adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PHIL AND HIS PROTECTOR To a certain extent Phil was his own master; that is, he was at liberty to wander where he liked, provided he did not neglect his business, and returned to the lodging-house at night with the required sum of money.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading In that case, he would be beaten, and sent to bed without his supper, while the padrone, according to the terms of his contract with the distant parent would withhold from the amount due the latter ten times the sum kept by the boy.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading In the middle of the day he was allowed to spend three cents for bread, which was the only dinner allowed him.
amountnounUS /əˈmaʊnt/
a quantity of money
From this reading In that case, he would be beaten, and sent to bed without his supper, while the padrone, according to the terms of his contract with the distant parent would withhold from the amount due the latter ten times the sum kept by the boy.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PHIL AND HIS PROTECTOR To a certain extent Phil was his own master; that is, he was at liberty to wander where he liked, provided he did not neglect his business, and returned to the lodging-house at night with the required sum of money.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But woe to him if he were caught holding back any of the money for his own use.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PHIL AND HIS PROTECTOR To a certain extent Phil was his own master; that is, he was at liberty to wander where he liked, provided he did not neglect his business, and returned to the lodging-house at night with the required sum of money.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But woe to him if he were caught holding back any of the money for his own use.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In that case, he would be beaten, and sent to bed without his supper, while the padrone, according to the terms of his contract with the distant parent would withhold from the amount due the latter ten times the sum kept by the boy.
beatenadjectiveUS /ˈbiːtən/
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading In that case, he would be beaten, and sent to bed without his supper, while the padrone, according to the terms of his contract with the distant parent would withhold from the amount due the latter ten times the sum kept by the boy.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading In that case, he would be beaten, and sent to bed without his supper, while the padrone, according to the terms of his contract with the distant parent would withhold from the amount due the latter ten times the sum kept by the boy.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading In that case, he would be beaten, and sent to bed without his supper, while the padrone, according to the terms of his contract with the distant parent would withhold from the amount due the latter ten times the sum kept by the boy.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Of course, the boys were tempted to regale themselves more luxuriously, but they incurred a great risk in doing so.
breadnounUS /bred/
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading In the middle of the day he was allowed to spend three cents for bread, which was the only dinner allowed him.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading PHIL AND HIS PROTECTOR To a certain extent Phil was his own master; that is, he was at liberty to wander where he liked, provided he did not neglect his business, and returned to the lodging-house at night with the required sum of money.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But woe to him if he were caught holding back any of the money for his own use.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In that case, he would be beaten, and sent to bed without his supper, while the padrone, according to the terms of his contract with the distant parent would withhold from the amount due the latter ten times the sum kept by the boy.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading In that case, he would be beaten, and sent to bed without his supper, while the padrone, according to the terms of his contract with the distant parent would withhold from the amount due the latter ten times the sum kept by the boy.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading But woe to him if he were caught holding back any of the money for his own use.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading In the middle of the day he was allowed to spend three cents for bread, which was the only dinner allowed him.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading PHIL AND HIS PROTECTOR To a certain extent Phil was his own master; that is, he was at liberty to wander where he liked, provided he did not neglect his business, and returned to the lodging-house at night with the required sum of money.
contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading In that case, he would be beaten, and sent to bed without his supper, while the padrone, according to the terms of his contract with the distant parent would withhold from the amount due the latter ten times the sum kept by the boy.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, the boys were tempted to regale themselves more luxuriously, but they incurred a great risk in doing so.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In the middle of the day he was allowed to spend three cents for bread, which was the only dinner allowed him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading PHIL AND HIS PROTECTOR To a certain extent Phil was his own master; that is, he was at liberty to wander where he liked, provided he did not neglect his business, and returned to the lodging-house at night with the required sum of money.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading In the middle of the day he was allowed to spend three cents for bread, which was the only dinner allowed him.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading In that case, he would be beaten, and sent to bed without his supper, while the padrone, according to the terms of his contract with the distant parent would withhold from the amount due the latter ten times the sum kept by the boy.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Of course, the boys were tempted to regale themselves more luxuriously, but they incurred a great risk in doing so.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading In that case, he would be beaten, and sent to bed without his supper, while the padrone, according to the terms of his contract with the distant parent would withhold from the amount due the latter ten times the sum kept by the boy.
extentnounUS /ɪkˈstent/
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading PHIL AND HIS PROTECTOR To a certain extent Phil was his own master; that is, he was at liberty to wander where he liked, provided he did not neglect his business, and returned to the lodging-house at night with the required sum of money.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But woe to him if he were caught holding back any of the money for his own use.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In that case, he would be beaten, and sent to bed without his supper, while the padrone, according to the terms of his contract with the distant parent would withhold from the amount due the latter ten times the sum kept by the boy.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Of course, the boys were tempted to regale themselves more luxuriously, but they incurred a great risk in doing so.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PHIL AND HIS PROTECTOR To a certain extent Phil was his own master; that is, he was at liberty to wander where he liked, provided he did not neglect his business, and returned to the lodging-house at night with the required sum of money.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But woe to him if he were caught holding back any of the money for his own use.
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PHIL AND HIS PROTECTOR To a certain extent Phil was his own master; that is, he was at liberty to wander where he liked, provided he did not neglect his business, and returned to the lodging-house at night with the required sum of money.
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of retaining something
From this reading But woe to him if he were caught holding back any of the money for his own use.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But woe to him if he were caught holding back any of the money for his own use.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In that case, he would be beaten, and sent to bed without his supper, while the padrone, according to the terms of his contract with the distant parent would withhold from the amount due the latter ten times the sum kept by the boy.
incurredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading Of course, the boys were tempted to regale themselves more luxuriously, but they incurred a great risk in doing so.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PHIL AND HIS PROTECTOR To a certain extent Phil was his own master; that is, he was at liberty to wander where he liked, provided he did not neglect his business, and returned to the lodging-house at night with the required sum of money.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading In that case, he would be beaten, and sent to bed without his supper, while the padrone, according to the terms of his contract with the distant parent would withhold from the amount due the latter ten times the sum kept by the boy.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading In that case, he would be beaten, and sent to bed without his supper, while the padrone, according to the terms of his contract with the distant parent would withhold from the amount due the latter ten times the sum kept by the boy.
libertynounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading PHIL AND HIS PROTECTOR To a certain extent Phil was his own master; that is, he was at liberty to wander where he liked, provided he did not neglect his business, and returned to the lodging-house at night with the required sum of money.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading PHIL AND HIS PROTECTOR To a certain extent Phil was his own master; that is, he was at liberty to wander where he liked, provided he did not neglect his business, and returned to the lodging-house at night with the required sum of money.
lodging-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PHIL AND HIS PROTECTOR To a certain extent Phil was his own master; that is, he was at liberty to wander where he liked, provided he did not neglect his business, and returned to the lodging-house at night with the required sum of money.
luxuriouslyadverb
in an indulgently luxurious manner
From this reading Of course, the boys were tempted to regale themselves more luxuriously, but they incurred a great risk in doing so.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading PHIL AND HIS PROTECTOR To a certain extent Phil was his own master; that is, he was at liberty to wander where he liked, provided he did not neglect his business, and returned to the lodging-house at night with the required sum of money.
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading In the middle of the day he was allowed to spend three cents for bread, which was the only dinner allowed him.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading PHIL AND HIS PROTECTOR To a certain extent Phil was his own master; that is, he was at liberty to wander where he liked, provided he did not neglect his business, and returned to the lodging-house at night with the required sum of money.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of course, the boys were tempted to regale themselves more luxuriously, but they incurred a great risk in doing so.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading PHIL AND HIS PROTECTOR To a certain extent Phil was his own master; that is, he was at liberty to wander where he liked, provided he did not neglect his business, and returned to the lodging-house at night with the required sum of money.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading PHIL AND HIS PROTECTOR To a certain extent Phil was his own master; that is, he was at liberty to wander where he liked, provided he did not neglect his business, and returned to the lodging-house at night with the required sum of money.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading PHIL AND HIS PROTECTOR To a certain extent Phil was his own master; that is, he was at liberty to wander where he liked, provided he did not neglect his business, and returned to the lodging-house at night with the required sum of money.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PHIL AND HIS PROTECTOR To a certain extent Phil was his own master; that is, he was at liberty to wander where he liked, provided he did not neglect his business, and returned to the lodging-house at night with the required sum of money.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading In the middle of the day he was allowed to spend three cents for bread, which was the only dinner allowed him.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading PHIL AND HIS PROTECTOR To a certain extent Phil was his own master; that is, he was at liberty to wander where he liked, provided he did not neglect his business, and returned to the lodging-house at night with the required sum of money.
padronenoun
an owner or proprietor of an inn in Italy
From this reading In that case, he would be beaten, and sent to bed without his supper, while the padrone, according to the terms of his contract with the distant parent would withhold from the amount due the latter ten times the sum kept by the boy.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading In that case, he would be beaten, and sent to bed without his supper, while the padrone, according to the terms of his contract with the distant parent would withhold from the amount due the latter ten times the sum kept by the boy.
PHIL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PHIL AND HIS PROTECTOR To a certain extent Phil was his own master; that is, he was at liberty to wander where he liked, provided he did not neglect his business, and returned to the lodging-house at night with the required sum of money.
PROTECTORnounUS /prəˈtektər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading PHIL AND HIS PROTECTOR To a certain extent Phil was his own master; that is, he was at liberty to wander where he liked, provided he did not neglect his business, and returned to the lodging-house at night with the required sum of money.
providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading PHIL AND HIS PROTECTOR To a certain extent Phil was his own master; that is, he was at liberty to wander where he liked, provided he did not neglect his business, and returned to the lodging-house at night with the required sum of money.
regaleverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪl/
provide with choice or abundant food or drink
From this reading Of course, the boys were tempted to regale themselves more luxuriously, but they incurred a great risk in doing so.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading PHIL AND HIS PROTECTOR To a certain extent Phil was his own master; that is, he was at liberty to wander where he liked, provided he did not neglect his business, and returned to the lodging-house at night with the required sum of money.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading PHIL AND HIS PROTECTOR To a certain extent Phil was his own master; that is, he was at liberty to wander where he liked, provided he did not neglect his business, and returned to the lodging-house at night with the required sum of money.
risknounUS /rɪsk/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Of course, the boys were tempted to regale themselves more luxuriously, but they incurred a great risk in doing so.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading In that case, he would be beaten, and sent to bed without his supper, while the padrone, according to the terms of his contract with the distant parent would withhold from the amount due the latter ten times the sum kept by the boy.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Of course, the boys were tempted to regale themselves more luxuriously, but they incurred a great risk in doing so.
spendverbUS /spend/
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading In the middle of the day he was allowed to spend three cents for bread, which was the only dinner allowed him.
sumnounUS /sʌm/
a quantity of money
From this reading PHIL AND HIS PROTECTOR To a certain extent Phil was his own master; that is, he was at liberty to wander where he liked, provided he did not neglect his business, and returned to the lodging-house at night with the required sum of money.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading In that case, he would be beaten, and sent to bed without his supper, while the padrone, according to the terms of his contract with the distant parent would withhold from the amount due the latter ten times the sum kept by the boy.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading Of course, the boys were tempted to regale themselves more luxuriously, but they incurred a great risk in doing so.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading In that case, he would be beaten, and sent to bed without his supper, while the padrone, according to the terms of his contract with the distant parent would withhold from the amount due the latter ten times the sum kept by the boy.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading In that case, he would be beaten, and sent to bed without his supper, while the padrone, according to the terms of his contract with the distant parent would withhold from the amount due the latter ten times the sum kept by the boy.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PHIL AND HIS PROTECTOR To a certain extent Phil was his own master; that is, he was at liberty to wander where he liked, provided he did not neglect his business, and returned to the lodging-house at night with the required sum of money.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PHIL AND HIS PROTECTOR To a certain extent Phil was his own master; that is, he was at liberty to wander where he liked, provided he did not neglect his business, and returned to the lodging-house at night with the required sum of money.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Of course, the boys were tempted to regale themselves more luxuriously, but they incurred a great risk in doing so.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course, the boys were tempted to regale themselves more luxuriously, but they incurred a great risk in doing so.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In the middle of the day he was allowed to spend three cents for bread, which was the only dinner allowed him.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading In that case, he would be beaten, and sent to bed without his supper, while the padrone, according to the terms of his contract with the distant parent would withhold from the amount due the latter ten times the sum kept by the boy.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PHIL AND HIS PROTECTOR To a certain extent Phil was his own master; that is, he was at liberty to wander where he liked, provided he did not neglect his business, and returned to the lodging-house at night with the required sum of money.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading But woe to him if he were caught holding back any of the money for his own use.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading PHIL AND HIS PROTECTOR To a certain extent Phil was his own master; that is, he was at liberty to wander where he liked, provided he did not neglect his business, and returned to the lodging-house at night with the required sum of money.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PHIL AND HIS PROTECTOR To a certain extent Phil was his own master; that is, he was at liberty to wander where he liked, provided he did not neglect his business, and returned to the lodging-house at night with the required sum of money.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But woe to him if he were caught holding back any of the money for his own use.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading PHIL AND HIS PROTECTOR To a certain extent Phil was his own master; that is, he was at liberty to wander where he liked, provided he did not neglect his business, and returned to the lodging-house at night with the required sum of money.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the middle of the day he was allowed to spend three cents for bread, which was the only dinner allowed him.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In that case, he would be beaten, and sent to bed without his supper, while the padrone, according to the terms of his contract with the distant parent would withhold from the amount due the latter ten times the sum kept by the boy.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading PHIL AND HIS PROTECTOR To a certain extent Phil was his own master; that is, he was at liberty to wander where he liked, provided he did not neglect his business, and returned to the lodging-house at night with the required sum of money.
withholdverbUS /wɪθˈhoʊld/
hold back; refuse to hand over or share
From this reading In that case, he would be beaten, and sent to bed without his supper, while the padrone, according to the terms of his contract with the distant parent would withhold from the amount due the latter ten times the sum kept by the boy.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In that case, he would be beaten, and sent to bed without his supper, while the padrone, according to the terms of his contract with the distant parent would withhold from the amount due the latter ten times the sum kept by the boy.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading But woe to him if he were caught holding back any of the money for his own use.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In that case, he would be beaten, and sent to bed without his supper, while the padrone, according to the terms of his contract with the distant parent would withhold from the amount due the latter ten times the sum kept by the boy.
