adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had still a considerable sum to obtain before he dared go home, if such a name can be given to the miserable tenement in Crosby Street where he herded with his companions.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But before going he wished to show his gratitude to Paul for his protection and the supper which he had so much and so unexpectedly enjoyed.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Shall I play for you?” he asked, taking his violin from the top of the bureau, where Paul had placed it.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had still a considerable sum to obtain before he dared go home, if such a name can be given to the miserable tenement in Crosby Street where he herded with his companions.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had still a considerable sum to obtain before he dared go home, if such a name can be given to the miserable tenement in Crosby Street where he herded with his companions.
bethought
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From this reading ON THE FERRY BOAT When supper was over, Phil bethought himself that his day’s work was not yet over.
BOATnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading ON THE FERRY BOAT When supper was over, Phil bethought himself that his day’s work was not yet over.
bureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading “Shall I play for you?” he asked, taking his violin from the top of the bureau, where Paul had placed it.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But before going he wished to show his gratitude to Paul for his protection and the supper which he had so much and so unexpectedly enjoyed.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He had still a considerable sum to obtain before he dared go home, if such a name can be given to the miserable tenement in Crosby Street where he herded with his companions.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He had still a considerable sum to obtain before he dared go home, if such a name can be given to the miserable tenement in Crosby Street where he herded with his companions.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had still a considerable sum to obtain before he dared go home, if such a name can be given to the miserable tenement in Crosby Street where he herded with his companions.
CrosbynounUS /ˈkrɔːzbi/
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From this reading He had still a considerable sum to obtain before he dared go home, if such a name can be given to the miserable tenement in Crosby Street where he herded with his companions.
daredverbUS /derd/
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading He had still a considerable sum to obtain before he dared go home, if such a name can be given to the miserable tenement in Crosby Street where he herded with his companions.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ON THE FERRY BOAT When supper was over, Phil bethought himself that his day’s work was not yet over.
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading But before going he wished to show his gratitude to Paul for his protection and the supper which he had so much and so unexpectedly enjoyed.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading “Will you?” asked Jimmy, his eyes lighting up with pleasure.
FERRYverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading ON THE FERRY BOAT When supper was over, Phil bethought himself that his day’s work was not yet over.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But before going he wished to show his gratitude to Paul for his protection and the supper which he had so much and so unexpectedly enjoyed.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Shall I play for you?” he asked, taking his violin from the top of the bureau, where Paul had placed it.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He had still a considerable sum to obtain before he dared go home, if such a name can be given to the miserable tenement in Crosby Street where he herded with his companions.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had still a considerable sum to obtain before he dared go home, if such a name can be given to the miserable tenement in Crosby Street where he herded with his companions.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading But before going he wished to show his gratitude to Paul for his protection and the supper which he had so much and so unexpectedly enjoyed.
gratitudenounUS /ˈɡrætətuːd/
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading But before going he wished to show his gratitude to Paul for his protection and the supper which he had so much and so unexpectedly enjoyed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had still a considerable sum to obtain before he dared go home, if such a name can be given to the miserable tenement in Crosby Street where he herded with his companions.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had still a considerable sum to obtain before he dared go home, if such a name can be given to the miserable tenement in Crosby Street where he herded with his companions.
herdedverbUS /ˈhɜːrdɪd/
past form of “herd” — cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading He had still a considerable sum to obtain before he dared go home, if such a name can be given to the miserable tenement in Crosby Street where he herded with his companions.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading ON THE FERRY BOAT When supper was over, Phil bethought himself that his day’s work was not yet over.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ON THE FERRY BOAT When supper was over, Phil bethought himself that his day’s work was not yet over.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He had still a considerable sum to obtain before he dared go home, if such a name can be given to the miserable tenement in Crosby Street where he herded with his companions.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Shall I play for you?” he asked, taking his violin from the top of the bureau, where Paul had placed it.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had still a considerable sum to obtain before he dared go home, if such a name can be given to the miserable tenement in Crosby Street where he herded with his companions.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had still a considerable sum to obtain before he dared go home, if such a name can be given to the miserable tenement in Crosby Street where he herded with his companions.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Shall I play for you?” he asked, taking his violin from the top of the bureau, where Paul had placed it.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading “Will you?” asked Jimmy, his eyes lighting up with pleasure.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading “Will you?” asked Jimmy, his eyes lighting up with pleasure.
miserableadjectiveUS /ˈmɪzərəbəl/
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading He had still a considerable sum to obtain before he dared go home, if such a name can be given to the miserable tenement in Crosby Street where he herded with his companions.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But before going he wished to show his gratitude to Paul for his protection and the supper which he had so much and so unexpectedly enjoyed.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had still a considerable sum to obtain before he dared go home, if such a name can be given to the miserable tenement in Crosby Street where he herded with his companions.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ON THE FERRY BOAT When supper was over, Phil bethought himself that his day’s work was not yet over.
obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/
come into possession of
From this reading He had still a considerable sum to obtain before he dared go home, if such a name can be given to the miserable tenement in Crosby Street where he herded with his companions.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Shall I play for you?” he asked, taking his violin from the top of the bureau, where Paul had placed it.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE FERRY BOAT When supper was over, Phil bethought himself that his day’s work was not yet over.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading ON THE FERRY BOAT When supper was over, Phil bethought himself that his day’s work was not yet over.
PaulnounUS /pɔːl/
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From this reading But before going he wished to show his gratitude to Paul for his protection and the supper which he had so much and so unexpectedly enjoyed.
Phil
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From this reading ON THE FERRY BOAT When supper was over, Phil bethought himself that his day’s work was not yet over.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading “Shall I play for you?” he asked, taking his violin from the top of the bureau, where Paul had placed it.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading “Shall I play for you?” he asked, taking his violin from the top of the bureau, where Paul had placed it.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading “Will you?” asked Jimmy, his eyes lighting up with pleasure.
protectionnounUS /prəˈtekʃən/
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading But before going he wished to show his gratitude to Paul for his protection and the supper which he had so much and so unexpectedly enjoyed.
Shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Shall I play for you?” he asked, taking his violin from the top of the bureau, where Paul had placed it.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But before going he wished to show his gratitude to Paul for his protection and the supper which he had so much and so unexpectedly enjoyed.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But before going he wished to show his gratitude to Paul for his protection and the supper which he had so much and so unexpectedly enjoyed.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading He had still a considerable sum to obtain before he dared go home, if such a name can be given to the miserable tenement in Crosby Street where he herded with his companions.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He had still a considerable sum to obtain before he dared go home, if such a name can be given to the miserable tenement in Crosby Street where he herded with his companions.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He had still a considerable sum to obtain before he dared go home, if such a name can be given to the miserable tenement in Crosby Street where he herded with his companions.
sumnounUS /sʌm/
a quantity of money
From this reading He had still a considerable sum to obtain before he dared go home, if such a name can be given to the miserable tenement in Crosby Street where he herded with his companions.
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 ON THE FERRY BOAT When supper was over, Phil bethought himself that his day’s work was not yet over.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading “Shall I play for you?” he asked, taking his violin from the top of the bureau, where Paul had placed it.
tenementnounUS /ˈtenəmənt/
a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards
From this reading He had still a considerable sum to obtain before he dared go home, if such a name can be given to the miserable tenement in Crosby Street where he herded with his companions.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON THE FERRY BOAT When supper was over, Phil bethought himself that his day’s work was not yet over.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE FERRY BOAT When supper was over, Phil bethought himself that his day’s work was not yet over.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had still a considerable sum to obtain before he dared go home, if such a name can be given to the miserable tenement in Crosby Street where he herded with his companions.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading “Shall I play for you?” he asked, taking his violin from the top of the bureau, where Paul had placed it.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading But before going he wished to show his gratitude to Paul for his protection and the supper which he had so much and so unexpectedly enjoyed.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Will you?” asked Jimmy, his eyes lighting up with pleasure.
violinnounUS /vaɪəˈlɪn/
bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
From this reading “Shall I play for you?” he asked, taking his violin from the top of the bureau, where Paul had placed it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON THE FERRY BOAT When supper was over, Phil bethought himself that his day’s work was not yet over.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading ON THE FERRY BOAT When supper was over, Phil bethought himself that his day’s work was not yet over.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading He had still a considerable sum to obtain before he dared go home, if such a name can be given to the miserable tenement in Crosby Street where he herded with his companions.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But before going he wished to show his gratitude to Paul for his protection and the supper which he had so much and so unexpectedly enjoyed.
Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Will you?” asked Jimmy, his eyes lighting up with pleasure.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading But before going he wished to show his gratitude to Paul for his protection and the supper which he had so much and so unexpectedly enjoyed.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had still a considerable sum to obtain before he dared go home, if such a name can be given to the miserable tenement in Crosby Street where he herded with his companions.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading ON THE FERRY BOAT When supper was over, Phil bethought himself that his day’s work was not yet over.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading ON THE FERRY BOAT When supper was over, Phil bethought himself that his day’s work was not yet over.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Shall I play for you?” he asked, taking his violin from the top of the bureau, where Paul had placed it.
