adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading So when one of his neighbors employed him in his office at a salary of eight dollars a week, when other boys received only four for similar service, the lad, instead of feeling himself favored, assumed an obligation and made himself worth five times as much as the other boys, so that really his employer, and not he, belonged to the debtor class.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So when one of his neighbors employed him in his office at a salary of eight dollars a week, when other boys received only four for similar service, the lad, instead of feeling himself favored, assumed an obligation and made himself worth five times as much as the other boys, so that really his employer, and not he, belonged to the debtor class.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading There are so many ways, too, in which one may help a boy without impairing his self-reliance that on the whole it was not very difficult to assist Barkis.
assumedadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading So when one of his neighbors employed him in his office at a salary of eight dollars a week, when other boys received only four for similar service, the lad, instead of feeling himself favored, assumed an obligation and made himself worth five times as much as the other boys, so that really his employer, and not he, belonged to the debtor class.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So when one of his neighbors employed him in his office at a salary of eight dollars a week, when other boys received only four for similar service, the lad, instead of feeling himself favored, assumed an obligation and made himself worth five times as much as the other boys, so that really his employer, and not he, belonged to the debtor class.
Barkis
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From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
belongedverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋd/
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading So when one of his neighbors employed him in his office at a salary of eight dollars a week, when other boys received only four for similar service, the lad, instead of feeling himself favored, assumed an obligation and made himself worth five times as much as the other boys, so that really his employer, and not he, belonged to the debtor class.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading There are so many ways, too, in which one may help a boy without impairing his self-reliance that on the whole it was not very difficult to assist Barkis.
BoysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some said it was a pity that little Barkis wasted his talents in a real estate office, but they were the people who didn't know him.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He expended his nervous energy in the real estate office, but his mind he managed to keep free for the night school, and when it came to the ultimate it was found that little Barkis had wasted nothing.
caringnounUS /ˈkerɪŋ/
a loving feeling
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
chapnounUS /tʃæp/
a boy or man
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading So when one of his neighbors employed him in his office at a salary of eight dollars a week, when other boys received only four for similar service, the lad, instead of feeling himself favored, assumed an obligation and made himself worth five times as much as the other boys, so that really his employer, and not he, belonged to the debtor class.
creaturesnounUS /ˈkriːtʃərz/
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
debtornounUS /ˈdetər/
a person who owes a creditor; someone who has the obligation of paying a debt
From this reading So when one of his neighbors employed him in his office at a salary of eight dollars a week, when other boys received only four for similar service, the lad, instead of feeling himself favored, assumed an obligation and made himself worth five times as much as the other boys, so that really his employer, and not he, belonged to the debtor class.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
didn't
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From this reading Some said it was a pity that little Barkis wasted his talents in a real estate office, but they were the people who didn't know him.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading There are so many ways, too, in which one may help a boy without impairing his self-reliance that on the whole it was not very difficult to assist Barkis.
discoververbUS /dɪˈskʌvər/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
dollarsnounUS /ˈdɑːlərz/
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading So when one of his neighbors employed him in his office at a salary of eight dollars a week, when other boys received only four for similar service, the lad, instead of feeling himself favored, assumed an obligation and made himself worth five times as much as the other boys, so that really his employer, and not he, belonged to the debtor class.
edifyingadjectiveUS /ˈedəfaɪɪŋ/
enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage intellectual or moral improvement
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading So when one of his neighbors employed him in his office at a salary of eight dollars a week, when other boys received only four for similar service, the lad, instead of feeling himself favored, assumed an obligation and made himself worth five times as much as the other boys, so that really his employer, and not he, belonged to the debtor class.
employedadjectiveUS /emˈplɔɪd/
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading So when one of his neighbors employed him in his office at a salary of eight dollars a week, when other boys received only four for similar service, the lad, instead of feeling himself favored, assumed an obligation and made himself worth five times as much as the other boys, so that really his employer, and not he, belonged to the debtor class.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading So when one of his neighbors employed him in his office at a salary of eight dollars a week, when other boys received only four for similar service, the lad, instead of feeling himself favored, assumed an obligation and made himself worth five times as much as the other boys, so that really his employer, and not he, belonged to the debtor class.
energynounUS /ˈenərdʒi/
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading He expended his nervous energy in the real estate office, but his mind he managed to keep free for the night school, and when it came to the ultimate it was found that little Barkis had wasted nothing.
estatenounUS /ɪˈsteɪt/
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Some said it was a pity that little Barkis wasted his talents in a real estate office, but they were the people who didn't know him.
expendedverbUS /ɪkˈspendɪd/
past form of “expend” — use up, consume fully
From this reading He expended his nervous energy in the real estate office, but his mind he managed to keep free for the night school, and when it came to the ultimate it was found that little Barkis had wasted nothing.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading So when one of his neighbors employed him in his office at a salary of eight dollars a week, when other boys received only four for similar service, the lad, instead of feeling himself favored, assumed an obligation and made himself worth five times as much as the other boys, so that really his employer, and not he, belonged to the debtor class.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading So when one of his neighbors employed him in his office at a salary of eight dollars a week, when other boys received only four for similar service, the lad, instead of feeling himself favored, assumed an obligation and made himself worth five times as much as the other boys, so that really his employer, and not he, belonged to the debtor class.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading So when one of his neighbors employed him in his office at a salary of eight dollars a week, when other boys received only four for similar service, the lad, instead of feeling himself favored, assumed an obligation and made himself worth five times as much as the other boys, so that really his employer, and not he, belonged to the debtor class.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading He expended his nervous energy in the real estate office, but his mind he managed to keep free for the night school, and when it came to the ultimate it was found that little Barkis had wasted nothing.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading So when one of his neighbors employed him in his office at a salary of eight dollars a week, when other boys received only four for similar service, the lad, instead of feeling himself favored, assumed an obligation and made himself worth five times as much as the other boys, so that really his employer, and not he, belonged to the debtor class.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading He expended his nervous energy in the real estate office, but his mind he managed to keep free for the night school, and when it came to the ultimate it was found that little Barkis had wasted nothing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He expended his nervous energy in the real estate office, but his mind he managed to keep free for the night school, and when it came to the ultimate it was found that little Barkis had wasted nothing.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So when one of his neighbors employed him in his office at a salary of eight dollars a week, when other boys received only four for similar service, the lad, instead of feeling himself favored, assumed an obligation and made himself worth five times as much as the other boys, so that really his employer, and not he, belonged to the debtor class.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading There are so many ways, too, in which one may help a boy without impairing his self-reliance that on the whole it was not very difficult to assist Barkis.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So when one of his neighbors employed him in his office at a salary of eight dollars a week, when other boys received only four for similar service, the lad, instead of feeling himself favored, assumed an obligation and made himself worth five times as much as the other boys, so that really his employer, and not he, belonged to the debtor class.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading So when one of his neighbors employed him in his office at a salary of eight dollars a week, when other boys received only four for similar service, the lad, instead of feeling himself favored, assumed an obligation and made himself worth five times as much as the other boys, so that really his employer, and not he, belonged to the debtor class.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There are so many ways, too, in which one may help a boy without impairing his self-reliance that on the whole it was not very difficult to assist Barkis.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
impairingverbUS /ˌɪmˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “impair” — make worse or less effective
From this reading There are so many ways, too, in which one may help a boy without impairing his self-reliance that on the whole it was not very difficult to assist Barkis.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading So when one of his neighbors employed him in his office at a salary of eight dollars a week, when other boys received only four for similar service, the lad, instead of feeling himself favored, assumed an obligation and made himself worth five times as much as the other boys, so that really his employer, and not he, belonged to the debtor class.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He expended his nervous energy in the real estate office, but his mind he managed to keep free for the night school, and when it came to the ultimate it was found that little Barkis had wasted nothing.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Some said it was a pity that little Barkis wasted his talents in a real estate office, but they were the people who didn't know him.
ladnounUS /læd/
a boy or man
From this reading So when one of his neighbors employed him in his office at a salary of eight dollars a week, when other boys received only four for similar service, the lad, instead of feeling himself favored, assumed an obligation and made himself worth five times as much as the other boys, so that really his employer, and not he, belonged to the debtor class.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading So when one of his neighbors employed him in his office at a salary of eight dollars a week, when other boys received only four for similar service, the lad, instead of feeling himself favored, assumed an obligation and made himself worth five times as much as the other boys, so that really his employer, and not he, belonged to the debtor class.
managedverbUS /ˈmænədʒd/
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading He expended his nervous energy in the real estate office, but his mind he managed to keep free for the night school, and when it came to the ultimate it was found that little Barkis had wasted nothing.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There are so many ways, too, in which one may help a boy without impairing his self-reliance that on the whole it was not very difficult to assist Barkis.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He expended his nervous energy in the real estate office, but his mind he managed to keep free for the night school, and when it came to the ultimate it was found that little Barkis had wasted nothing.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading So when one of his neighbors employed him in his office at a salary of eight dollars a week, when other boys received only four for similar service, the lad, instead of feeling himself favored, assumed an obligation and made himself worth five times as much as the other boys, so that really his employer, and not he, belonged to the debtor class.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
nervousadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrvəs/
easily agitated
From this reading He expended his nervous energy in the real estate office, but his mind he managed to keep free for the night school, and when it came to the ultimate it was found that little Barkis had wasted nothing.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He expended his nervous energy in the real estate office, but his mind he managed to keep free for the night school, and when it came to the ultimate it was found that little Barkis had wasted nothing.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He expended his nervous energy in the real estate office, but his mind he managed to keep free for the night school, and when it came to the ultimate it was found that little Barkis had wasted nothing.
obligationnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃən/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading So when one of his neighbors employed him in his office at a salary of eight dollars a week, when other boys received only four for similar service, the lad, instead of feeling himself favored, assumed an obligation and made himself worth five times as much as the other boys, so that really his employer, and not he, belonged to the debtor class.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading So when one of his neighbors employed him in his office at a salary of eight dollars a week, when other boys received only four for similar service, the lad, instead of feeling himself favored, assumed an obligation and made himself worth five times as much as the other boys, so that really his employer, and not he, belonged to the debtor class.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There are so many ways, too, in which one may help a boy without impairing his self-reliance that on the whole it was not very difficult to assist Barkis.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There are so many ways, too, in which one may help a boy without impairing his self-reliance that on the whole it was not very difficult to assist Barkis.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading So when one of his neighbors employed him in his office at a salary of eight dollars a week, when other boys received only four for similar service, the lad, instead of feeling himself favored, assumed an obligation and made himself worth five times as much as the other boys, so that really his employer, and not he, belonged to the debtor class.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Some said it was a pity that little Barkis wasted his talents in a real estate office, but they were the people who didn't know him.
pitynounUS /ˈpɪti/
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Some said it was a pity that little Barkis wasted his talents in a real estate office, but they were the people who didn't know him.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
racenounUS /reɪs/
any competition
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
rareadjectiveUS /rer/
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Some said it was a pity that little Barkis wasted his talents in a real estate office, but they were the people who didn't know him.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading So when one of his neighbors employed him in his office at a salary of eight dollars a week, when other boys received only four for similar service, the lad, instead of feeling himself favored, assumed an obligation and made himself worth five times as much as the other boys, so that really his employer, and not he, belonged to the debtor class.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading So when one of his neighbors employed him in his office at a salary of eight dollars a week, when other boys received only four for similar service, the lad, instead of feeling himself favored, assumed an obligation and made himself worth five times as much as the other boys, so that really his employer, and not he, belonged to the debtor class.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Some said it was a pity that little Barkis wasted his talents in a real estate office, but they were the people who didn't know him.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading So when one of his neighbors employed him in his office at a salary of eight dollars a week, when other boys received only four for similar service, the lad, instead of feeling himself favored, assumed an obligation and made himself worth five times as much as the other boys, so that really his employer, and not he, belonged to the debtor class.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading He expended his nervous energy in the real estate office, but his mind he managed to keep free for the night school, and when it came to the ultimate it was found that little Barkis had wasted nothing.
self-reliancenoun
personal independence
From this reading There are so many ways, too, in which one may help a boy without impairing his self-reliance that on the whole it was not very difficult to assist Barkis.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading So when one of his neighbors employed him in his office at a salary of eight dollars a week, when other boys received only four for similar service, the lad, instead of feeling himself favored, assumed an obligation and made himself worth five times as much as the other boys, so that really his employer, and not he, belonged to the debtor class.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading So when one of his neighbors employed him in his office at a salary of eight dollars a week, when other boys received only four for similar service, the lad, instead of feeling himself favored, assumed an obligation and made himself worth five times as much as the other boys, so that really his employer, and not he, belonged to the debtor class.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some said it was a pity that little Barkis wasted his talents in a real estate office, but they were the people who didn't know him.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Some said it was a pity that little Barkis wasted his talents in a real estate office, but they were the people who didn't know him.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are so many ways, too, in which one may help a boy without impairing his self-reliance that on the whole it was not very difficult to assist Barkis.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some said it was a pity that little Barkis wasted his talents in a real estate office, but they were the people who didn't know him.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading So when one of his neighbors employed him in his office at a salary of eight dollars a week, when other boys received only four for similar service, the lad, instead of feeling himself favored, assumed an obligation and made himself worth five times as much as the other boys, so that really his employer, and not he, belonged to the debtor class.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There are so many ways, too, in which one may help a boy without impairing his self-reliance that on the whole it was not very difficult to assist Barkis.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading He expended his nervous energy in the real estate office, but his mind he managed to keep free for the night school, and when it came to the ultimate it was found that little Barkis had wasted nothing.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading There are so many ways, too, in which one may help a boy without impairing his self-reliance that on the whole it was not very difficult to assist Barkis.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading Some said it was a pity that little Barkis wasted his talents in a real estate office, but they were the people who didn't know him.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading There are so many ways, too, in which one may help a boy without impairing his self-reliance that on the whole it was not very difficult to assist Barkis.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading So when one of his neighbors employed him in his office at a salary of eight dollars a week, when other boys received only four for similar service, the lad, instead of feeling himself favored, assumed an obligation and made himself worth five times as much as the other boys, so that really his employer, and not he, belonged to the debtor class.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some said it was a pity that little Barkis wasted his talents in a real estate office, but they were the people who didn't know him.
whatsoeveradjectiveUS /ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading So when one of his neighbors employed him in his office at a salary of eight dollars a week, when other boys received only four for similar service, the lad, instead of feeling himself favored, assumed an obligation and made himself worth five times as much as the other boys, so that really his employer, and not he, belonged to the debtor class.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Some said it was a pity that little Barkis wasted his talents in a real estate office, but they were the people who didn't know him.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading There are so many ways, too, in which one may help a boy without impairing his self-reliance that on the whole it was not very difficult to assist Barkis.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading There are so many ways, too, in which one may help a boy without impairing his self-reliance that on the whole it was not very difficult to assist Barkis.
worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Boys of this kind--and in saying this I cast no reflections whatsoever upon that edifying race of living creatures whom I admire and respect more than any other--are so rare that it did not take the neighbors of the Barkis family many days to discover that the little chap was worth watching, and if need be caring for in a way which should prove substantial.
