adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN EXCITING ADVENTURE Dick now began to look about for a position in a store or counting-room.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading AN EXCITING ADVENTURE Dick now began to look about for a position in a store or counting-room.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading It should be added that Dick’s peculiar way of speaking and use of slang terms had been somewhat modified by his education and his intimacy with Henry Fosdick.
ADVENTUREverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading AN EXCITING ADVENTURE Dick now began to look about for a position in a store or counting-room.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He found that he could earn enough in half a day to pay all his necessary expenses, including the entire rent of the room.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EXCITING ADVENTURE Dick now began to look about for a position in a store or counting-room.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It should be added that Dick’s peculiar way of speaking and use of slang terms had been somewhat modified by his education and his intimacy with Henry Fosdick.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fosdick desired to pay his half; but Dick steadily refused, insisting upon paying so much as compensation for his friend’s services as instructor.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It should be added that Dick’s peculiar way of speaking and use of slang terms had been somewhat modified by his education and his intimacy with Henry Fosdick.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It should be added that Dick’s peculiar way of speaking and use of slang terms had been somewhat modified by his education and his intimacy with Henry Fosdick.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading AN EXCITING ADVENTURE Dick now began to look about for a position in a store or counting-room.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Until he should obtain one he determined to devote half the day to blacking boots, not being willing to break in upon his small capital.
blackingnoun
a substance used to produce a shiny protective surface on footwear
From this reading Until he should obtain one he determined to devote half the day to blacking boots, not being willing to break in upon his small capital.
bootsnounUS /buːts/
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Until he should obtain one he determined to devote half the day to blacking boots, not being willing to break in upon his small capital.
breakverbUS /breɪk/
terminate
From this reading Until he should obtain one he determined to devote half the day to blacking boots, not being willing to break in upon his small capital.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fosdick desired to pay his half; but Dick steadily refused, insisting upon paying so much as compensation for his friend’s services as instructor.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It should be added that Dick’s peculiar way of speaking and use of slang terms had been somewhat modified by his education and his intimacy with Henry Fosdick.
capitalnounUS /ˈkæpətəl/
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Until he should obtain one he determined to devote half the day to blacking boots, not being willing to break in upon his small capital.
compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading Fosdick desired to pay his half; but Dick steadily refused, insisting upon paying so much as compensation for his friend’s services as instructor.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He found that he could earn enough in half a day to pay all his necessary expenses, including the entire rent of the room.
counting-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN EXCITING ADVENTURE Dick now began to look about for a position in a store or counting-room.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Until he should obtain one he determined to devote half the day to blacking boots, not being willing to break in upon his small capital.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading Fosdick desired to pay his half; but Dick steadily refused, insisting upon paying so much as compensation for his friend’s services as instructor.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading Until he should obtain one he determined to devote half the day to blacking boots, not being willing to break in upon his small capital.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading Until he should obtain one he determined to devote half the day to blacking boots, not being willing to break in upon his small capital.
DicknounUS /dɪk/
someone who is a detective
From this reading AN EXCITING ADVENTURE Dick now began to look about for a position in a store or counting-room.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading It should be added that Dick’s peculiar way of speaking and use of slang terms had been somewhat modified by his education and his intimacy with Henry Fosdick.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading He found that he could earn enough in half a day to pay all his necessary expenses, including the entire rent of the room.
educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading It should be added that Dick’s peculiar way of speaking and use of slang terms had been somewhat modified by his education and his intimacy with Henry Fosdick.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He found that he could earn enough in half a day to pay all his necessary expenses, including the entire rent of the room.
entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading He found that he could earn enough in half a day to pay all his necessary expenses, including the entire rent of the room.
EXCITINGadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading AN EXCITING ADVENTURE Dick now began to look about for a position in a store or counting-room.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading He found that he could earn enough in half a day to pay all his necessary expenses, including the entire rent of the room.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN EXCITING ADVENTURE Dick now began to look about for a position in a store or counting-room.
Fosdick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fosdick desired to pay his half; but Dick steadily refused, insisting upon paying so much as compensation for his friend’s services as instructor.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading He found that he could earn enough in half a day to pay all his necessary expenses, including the entire rent of the room.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Fosdick desired to pay his half; but Dick steadily refused, insisting upon paying so much as compensation for his friend’s services as instructor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It should be added that Dick’s peculiar way of speaking and use of slang terms had been somewhat modified by his education and his intimacy with Henry Fosdick.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Until he should obtain one he determined to devote half the day to blacking boots, not being willing to break in upon his small capital.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Until he should obtain one he determined to devote half the day to blacking boots, not being willing to break in upon his small capital.
HenrynounUS /ˈhenri/
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading It should be added that Dick’s peculiar way of speaking and use of slang terms had been somewhat modified by his education and his intimacy with Henry Fosdick.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Until he should obtain one he determined to devote half the day to blacking boots, not being willing to break in upon his small capital.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN EXCITING ADVENTURE Dick now began to look about for a position in a store or counting-room.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading He found that he could earn enough in half a day to pay all his necessary expenses, including the entire rent of the room.
insistingnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstɪŋ/
continual and persistent demands
From this reading Fosdick desired to pay his half; but Dick steadily refused, insisting upon paying so much as compensation for his friend’s services as instructor.
instructornounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Fosdick desired to pay his half; but Dick steadily refused, insisting upon paying so much as compensation for his friend’s services as instructor.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading It should be added that Dick’s peculiar way of speaking and use of slang terms had been somewhat modified by his education and his intimacy with Henry Fosdick.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It should be added that Dick’s peculiar way of speaking and use of slang terms had been somewhat modified by his education and his intimacy with Henry Fosdick.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading AN EXCITING ADVENTURE Dick now began to look about for a position in a store or counting-room.
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading It should be added that Dick’s peculiar way of speaking and use of slang terms had been somewhat modified by his education and his intimacy with Henry Fosdick.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Fosdick desired to pay his half; but Dick steadily refused, insisting upon paying so much as compensation for his friend’s services as instructor.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading He found that he could earn enough in half a day to pay all his necessary expenses, including the entire rent of the room.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Until he should obtain one he determined to devote half the day to blacking boots, not being willing to break in upon his small capital.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading AN EXCITING ADVENTURE Dick now began to look about for a position in a store or counting-room.
obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/
come into possession of
From this reading Until he should obtain one he determined to devote half the day to blacking boots, not being willing to break in upon his small capital.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He found that he could earn enough in half a day to pay all his necessary expenses, including the entire rent of the room.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Until he should obtain one he determined to devote half the day to blacking boots, not being willing to break in upon his small capital.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading AN EXCITING ADVENTURE Dick now began to look about for a position in a store or counting-room.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He found that he could earn enough in half a day to pay all his necessary expenses, including the entire rent of the room.
payingadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪɪŋ/
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Fosdick desired to pay his half; but Dick steadily refused, insisting upon paying so much as compensation for his friend’s services as instructor.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It should be added that Dick’s peculiar way of speaking and use of slang terms had been somewhat modified by his education and his intimacy with Henry Fosdick.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading AN EXCITING ADVENTURE Dick now began to look about for a position in a store or counting-room.
refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Fosdick desired to pay his half; but Dick steadily refused, insisting upon paying so much as compensation for his friend’s services as instructor.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading He found that he could earn enough in half a day to pay all his necessary expenses, including the entire rent of the room.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He found that he could earn enough in half a day to pay all his necessary expenses, including the entire rent of the room.
servicesnounUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəz/
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Fosdick desired to pay his half; but Dick steadily refused, insisting upon paying so much as compensation for his friend’s services as instructor.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Until he should obtain one he determined to devote half the day to blacking boots, not being willing to break in upon his small capital.
slangverbUS /slæŋ/
use slang or vulgar language
From this reading It should be added that Dick’s peculiar way of speaking and use of slang terms had been somewhat modified by his education and his intimacy with Henry Fosdick.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Until he should obtain one he determined to devote half the day to blacking boots, not being willing to break in upon his small capital.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Fosdick desired to pay his half; but Dick steadily refused, insisting upon paying so much as compensation for his friend’s services as instructor.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It should be added that Dick’s peculiar way of speaking and use of slang terms had been somewhat modified by his education and his intimacy with Henry Fosdick.
speakingnounUS /ˈspiːkɪŋ/
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading It should be added that Dick’s peculiar way of speaking and use of slang terms had been somewhat modified by his education and his intimacy with Henry Fosdick.
steadilyadverbUS /ˈstedəli/
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Fosdick desired to pay his half; but Dick steadily refused, insisting upon paying so much as compensation for his friend’s services as instructor.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading AN EXCITING ADVENTURE Dick now began to look about for a position in a store or counting-room.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading It should be added that Dick’s peculiar way of speaking and use of slang terms had been somewhat modified by his education and his intimacy with Henry Fosdick.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He found that he could earn enough in half a day to pay all his necessary expenses, including the entire rent of the room.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Until he should obtain one he determined to devote half the day to blacking boots, not being willing to break in upon his small capital.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN EXCITING ADVENTURE Dick now began to look about for a position in a store or counting-room.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Until he should obtain one he determined to devote half the day to blacking boots, not being willing to break in upon his small capital.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Until he should obtain one he determined to devote half the day to blacking boots, not being willing to break in upon his small capital.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading It should be added that Dick’s peculiar way of speaking and use of slang terms had been somewhat modified by his education and his intimacy with Henry Fosdick.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It should be added that Dick’s peculiar way of speaking and use of slang terms had been somewhat modified by his education and his intimacy with Henry Fosdick.
willingadjectiveUS /ˈwɪlɪŋ/
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Until he should obtain one he determined to devote half the day to blacking boots, not being willing to break in upon his small capital.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It should be added that Dick’s peculiar way of speaking and use of slang terms had been somewhat modified by his education and his intimacy with Henry Fosdick.
