AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DICK SECURES A TUTOR The next morning Dick was unusually successful, having plenty to do, and receiving for one job twenty-five cents,—the gentleman refusing to take change.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Now Dick was scrupulously honest, and though the temptation to be otherwise had often been strong, he had always resisted it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DICK SECURES A TUTOR The next morning Dick was unusually successful, having plenty to do, and receiving for one job twenty-five cents,—the gentleman refusing to take change.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now Dick was scrupulously honest, and though the temptation to be otherwise had often been strong, he had always resisted it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Now Dick was scrupulously honest, and though the temptation to be otherwise had often been strong, he had always resisted it.
blackedverbUS /blækt/
past form of “black” — make or become black
From this reading Then flashed upon Dick’s mind the thought that he had not yet returned the change due to the gentleman whose boots he had blacked on the morning of his introduction to the reader.
bootsnounUS /buːts/
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Then flashed upon Dick’s mind the thought that he had not yet returned the change due to the gentleman whose boots he had blacked on the morning of his introduction to the reader.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading DICK SECURES A TUTOR The next morning Dick was unusually successful, having plenty to do, and receiving for one job twenty-five cents,—the gentleman refusing to take change.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading DICK SECURES A TUTOR The next morning Dick was unusually successful, having plenty to do, and receiving for one job twenty-five cents,—the gentleman refusing to take change.
DICKnounUS /dɪk/
someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK SECURES A TUTOR The next morning Dick was unusually successful, having plenty to do, and receiving for one job twenty-five cents,—the gentleman refusing to take change.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading Then flashed upon Dick’s mind the thought that he had not yet returned the change due to the gentleman whose boots he had blacked on the morning of his introduction to the reader.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading DICK SECURES A TUTOR The next morning Dick was unusually successful, having plenty to do, and receiving for one job twenty-five cents,—the gentleman refusing to take change.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Then flashed upon Dick’s mind the thought that he had not yet returned the change due to the gentleman whose boots he had blacked on the morning of his introduction to the reader.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “I hope he won’t think I’m mean enough to keep the money.”
flashedverbUS /flæʃt/
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Then flashed upon Dick’s mind the thought that he had not yet returned the change due to the gentleman whose boots he had blacked on the morning of his introduction to the reader.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DICK SECURES A TUTOR The next morning Dick was unusually successful, having plenty to do, and receiving for one job twenty-five cents,—the gentleman refusing to take change.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading DICK SECURES A TUTOR The next morning Dick was unusually successful, having plenty to do, and receiving for one job twenty-five cents,—the gentleman refusing to take change.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then flashed upon Dick’s mind the thought that he had not yet returned the change due to the gentleman whose boots he had blacked on the morning of his introduction to the reader.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading DICK SECURES A TUTOR The next morning Dick was unusually successful, having plenty to do, and receiving for one job twenty-five cents,—the gentleman refusing to take change.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then flashed upon Dick’s mind the thought that he had not yet returned the change due to the gentleman whose boots he had blacked on the morning of his introduction to the reader.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “What’ll he think of me?” said Dick to himself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then flashed upon Dick’s mind the thought that he had not yet returned the change due to the gentleman whose boots he had blacked on the morning of his introduction to the reader.
honestadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəst/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Now Dick was scrupulously honest, and though the temptation to be otherwise had often been strong, he had always resisted it.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “I hope he won’t think I’m mean enough to keep the money.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I hope he won’t think I’m mean enough to keep the money.”
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From this reading “I hope he won’t think I’m mean enough to keep the money.”
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading Then flashed upon Dick’s mind the thought that he had not yet returned the change due to the gentleman whose boots he had blacked on the morning of his introduction to the reader.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now Dick was scrupulously honest, and though the temptation to be otherwise had often been strong, he had always resisted it.
jobnounUS /dʒɑːb/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading DICK SECURES A TUTOR The next morning Dick was unusually successful, having plenty to do, and receiving for one job twenty-five cents,—the gentleman refusing to take change.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “I hope he won’t think I’m mean enough to keep the money.”
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “What’ll he think of me?” said Dick to himself.
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “I hope he won’t think I’m mean enough to keep the money.”
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Then flashed upon Dick’s mind the thought that he had not yet returned the change due to the gentleman whose boots he had blacked on the morning of his introduction to the reader.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading “I hope he won’t think I’m mean enough to keep the money.”
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading DICK SECURES A TUTOR The next morning Dick was unusually successful, having plenty to do, and receiving for one job twenty-five cents,—the gentleman refusing to take change.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading DICK SECURES A TUTOR The next morning Dick was unusually successful, having plenty to do, and receiving for one job twenty-five cents,—the gentleman refusing to take change.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then flashed upon Dick’s mind the thought that he had not yet returned the change due to the gentleman whose boots he had blacked on the morning of his introduction to the reader.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now Dick was scrupulously honest, and though the temptation to be otherwise had often been strong, he had always resisted it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then flashed upon Dick’s mind the thought that he had not yet returned the change due to the gentleman whose boots he had blacked on the morning of his introduction to the reader.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Now Dick was scrupulously honest, and though the temptation to be otherwise had often been strong, he had always resisted it.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then flashed upon Dick’s mind the thought that he had not yet returned the change due to the gentleman whose boots he had blacked on the morning of his introduction to the reader.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DICK SECURES A TUTOR The next morning Dick was unusually successful, having plenty to do, and receiving for one job twenty-five cents,—the gentleman refusing to take change.
otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/
in other respects or ways
From this reading Now Dick was scrupulously honest, and though the temptation to be otherwise had often been strong, he had always resisted it.
plentynounUS /ˈplenti/
a full supply
From this reading DICK SECURES A TUTOR The next morning Dick was unusually successful, having plenty to do, and receiving for one job twenty-five cents,—the gentleman refusing to take change.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Then flashed upon Dick’s mind the thought that he had not yet returned the change due to the gentleman whose boots he had blacked on the morning of his introduction to the reader.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading DICK SECURES A TUTOR The next morning Dick was unusually successful, having plenty to do, and receiving for one job twenty-five cents,—the gentleman refusing to take change.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading DICK SECURES A TUTOR The next morning Dick was unusually successful, having plenty to do, and receiving for one job twenty-five cents,—the gentleman refusing to take change.
resistedverbUS /rɪˈzɪstɪd/
past form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading Now Dick was scrupulously honest, and though the temptation to be otherwise had often been strong, he had always resisted it.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Then flashed upon Dick’s mind the thought that he had not yet returned the change due to the gentleman whose boots he had blacked on the morning of his introduction to the reader.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “What’ll he think of me?” said Dick to himself.
scrupulouslyadverbUS /ˈskruːpjələsli/
with extreme conscientiousness
From this reading Now Dick was scrupulously honest, and though the temptation to be otherwise had often been strong, he had always resisted it.
SECURESverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrz/
third-person singular of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading DICK SECURES A TUTOR The next morning Dick was unusually successful, having plenty to do, and receiving for one job twenty-five cents,—the gentleman refusing to take change.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Now Dick was scrupulously honest, and though the temptation to be otherwise had often been strong, he had always resisted it.
successfuladjectiveUS /səkˈsesfəl/
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading DICK SECURES A TUTOR The next morning Dick was unusually successful, having plenty to do, and receiving for one job twenty-five cents,—the gentleman refusing to take change.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading DICK SECURES A TUTOR The next morning Dick was unusually successful, having plenty to do, and receiving for one job twenty-five cents,—the gentleman refusing to take change.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading Now Dick was scrupulously honest, and though the temptation to be otherwise had often been strong, he had always resisted it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then flashed upon Dick’s mind the thought that he had not yet returned the change due to the gentleman whose boots he had blacked on the morning of his introduction to the reader.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DICK SECURES A TUTOR The next morning Dick was unusually successful, having plenty to do, and receiving for one job twenty-five cents,—the gentleman refusing to take change.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then flashed upon Dick’s mind the thought that he had not yet returned the change due to the gentleman whose boots he had blacked on the morning of his introduction to the reader.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “What’ll he think of me?” said Dick to himself.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Now Dick was scrupulously honest, and though the temptation to be otherwise had often been strong, he had always resisted it.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Then flashed upon Dick’s mind the thought that he had not yet returned the change due to the gentleman whose boots he had blacked on the morning of his introduction to the reader.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DICK SECURES A TUTOR The next morning Dick was unusually successful, having plenty to do, and receiving for one job twenty-five cents,—the gentleman refusing to take change.
TUTORverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading DICK SECURES A TUTOR The next morning Dick was unusually successful, having plenty to do, and receiving for one job twenty-five cents,—the gentleman refusing to take change.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading DICK SECURES A TUTOR The next morning Dick was unusually successful, having plenty to do, and receiving for one job twenty-five cents,—the gentleman refusing to take change.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading DICK SECURES A TUTOR The next morning Dick was unusually successful, having plenty to do, and receiving for one job twenty-five cents,—the gentleman refusing to take change.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Then flashed upon Dick’s mind the thought that he had not yet returned the change due to the gentleman whose boots he had blacked on the morning of his introduction to the reader.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DICK SECURES A TUTOR The next morning Dick was unusually successful, having plenty to do, and receiving for one job twenty-five cents,—the gentleman refusing to take change.
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From this reading “What’ll he think of me?” said Dick to himself.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Then flashed upon Dick’s mind the thought that he had not yet returned the change due to the gentleman whose boots he had blacked on the morning of his introduction to the reader.
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From this reading “I hope he won’t think I’m mean enough to keep the money.”
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Then flashed upon Dick’s mind the thought that he had not yet returned the change due to the gentleman whose boots he had blacked on the morning of his introduction to the reader.
