adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I will be frank with you, Piers," said Daniel Otway, as he sat by the fireside in his shabby lodgings, his feet on the fender, a cigarette between his fingers.
affordverbUS /əˈfɔːrd/
be able to spare or give up
From this reading "If I could afford to be generous, I would be; I should enjoy it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He looked yellow and dried up; shivered now and then, and had a troublesome cough.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I will be frank with you, Piers," said Daniel Otway, as he sat by the fireside in his shabby lodgings, his feet on the fender, a cigarette between his fingers.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I will be frank with you, Piers," said Daniel Otway, as he sat by the fireside in his shabby lodgings, his feet on the fender, a cigarette between his fingers.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It's one of the worst evils of poverty, that a man can seldom obey the promptings of his better self.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "I will be frank with you, Piers," said Daniel Otway, as he sat by the fireside in his shabby lodgings, his feet on the fender, a cigarette between his fingers.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I will be frank with you, Piers," said Daniel Otway, as he sat by the fireside in his shabby lodgings, his feet on the fender, a cigarette between his fingers.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It's one of the worst evils of poverty, that a man can seldom obey the promptings of his better self.
can't
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From this reading I can't give you these letters; can't afford to do so.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading "I will be frank with you, Piers," said Daniel Otway, as he sat by the fireside in his shabby lodgings, his feet on the fender, a cigarette between his fingers.
coughverbUS /kɑːf/
exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion
From this reading He looked yellow and dried up; shivered now and then, and had a troublesome cough.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "If I could afford to be generous, I would be; I should enjoy it.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading "I will be frank with you, Piers," said Daniel Otway, as he sat by the fireside in his shabby lodgings, his feet on the fender, a cigarette between his fingers.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I can't give you these letters; can't afford to do so.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading He looked yellow and dried up; shivered now and then, and had a troublesome cough.
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "If I could afford to be generous, I would be; I should enjoy it.
evilsnounUS /ˈiːvəlz/
plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior
From this reading It's one of the worst evils of poverty, that a man can seldom obey the promptings of his better self.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "I will be frank with you, Piers," said Daniel Otway, as he sat by the fireside in his shabby lodgings, his feet on the fender, a cigarette between his fingers.
fendernounUS /ˈfendər/
a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud
From this reading "I will be frank with you, Piers," said Daniel Otway, as he sat by the fireside in his shabby lodgings, his feet on the fender, a cigarette between his fingers.
fingersnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərz/
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading "I will be frank with you, Piers," said Daniel Otway, as he sat by the fireside in his shabby lodgings, his feet on the fender, a cigarette between his fingers.
firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading "I will be frank with you, Piers," said Daniel Otway, as he sat by the fireside in his shabby lodgings, his feet on the fender, a cigarette between his fingers.
frankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "I will be frank with you, Piers," said Daniel Otway, as he sat by the fireside in his shabby lodgings, his feet on the fender, a cigarette between his fingers.
generousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəs/
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading "If I could afford to be generous, I would be; I should enjoy it.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I can't give you these letters; can't afford to do so.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He looked yellow and dried up; shivered now and then, and had a troublesome cough.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I will be frank with you, Piers," said Daniel Otway, as he sat by the fireside in his shabby lodgings, his feet on the fender, a cigarette between his fingers.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I will be frank with you, Piers," said Daniel Otway, as he sat by the fireside in his shabby lodgings, his feet on the fender, a cigarette between his fingers.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I will be frank with you, Piers," said Daniel Otway, as he sat by the fireside in his shabby lodgings, his feet on the fender, a cigarette between his fingers.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If I could afford to be generous, I would be; I should enjoy it.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I will be frank with you, Piers," said Daniel Otway, as he sat by the fireside in his shabby lodgings, his feet on the fender, a cigarette between his fingers.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If I could afford to be generous, I would be; I should enjoy it.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It's one of the worst evils of poverty, that a man can seldom obey the promptings of his better self.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading I can't give you these letters; can't afford to do so.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading "I will be frank with you, Piers," said Daniel Otway, as he sat by the fireside in his shabby lodgings, his feet on the fender, a cigarette between his fingers.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked yellow and dried up; shivered now and then, and had a troublesome cough.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It's one of the worst evils of poverty, that a man can seldom obey the promptings of his better self.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He looked yellow and dried up; shivered now and then, and had a troublesome cough.
obeyverbUS /oʊˈbeɪ/
be obedient to
From this reading It's one of the worst evils of poverty, that a man can seldom obey the promptings of his better self.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It's one of the worst evils of poverty, that a man can seldom obey the promptings of his better self.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I will be frank with you, Piers," said Daniel Otway, as he sat by the fireside in his shabby lodgings, his feet on the fender, a cigarette between his fingers.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It's one of the worst evils of poverty, that a man can seldom obey the promptings of his better self.
Otway
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I will be frank with you, Piers," said Daniel Otway, as he sat by the fireside in his shabby lodgings, his feet on the fender, a cigarette between his fingers.
PiersnounUS /pɪrz/
plural of “pier” — a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading "I will be frank with you, Piers," said Daniel Otway, as he sat by the fireside in his shabby lodgings, his feet on the fender, a cigarette between his fingers.
povertynounUS /ˈpɑːvərti/
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading It's one of the worst evils of poverty, that a man can seldom obey the promptings of his better self.
promptings
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From this reading It's one of the worst evils of poverty, that a man can seldom obey the promptings of his better self.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I will be frank with you, Piers," said Daniel Otway, as he sat by the fireside in his shabby lodgings, his feet on the fender, a cigarette between his fingers.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "I will be frank with you, Piers," said Daniel Otway, as he sat by the fireside in his shabby lodgings, his feet on the fender, a cigarette between his fingers.
seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/
not often
From this reading It's one of the worst evils of poverty, that a man can seldom obey the promptings of his better self.
selfnounUS /self/
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading It's one of the worst evils of poverty, that a man can seldom obey the promptings of his better self.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading "I will be frank with you, Piers," said Daniel Otway, as he sat by the fireside in his shabby lodgings, his feet on the fender, a cigarette between his fingers.
shiveredverbUS /ˈʃɪvərd/
past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading He looked yellow and dried up; shivered now and then, and had a troublesome cough.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "If I could afford to be generous, I would be; I should enjoy it.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I can't give you these letters; can't afford to do so.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It's one of the worst evils of poverty, that a man can seldom obey the promptings of his better self.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I will be frank with you, Piers," said Daniel Otway, as he sat by the fireside in his shabby lodgings, his feet on the fender, a cigarette between his fingers.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He looked yellow and dried up; shivered now and then, and had a troublesome cough.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I can't give you these letters; can't afford to do so.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "If I could afford to be generous, I would be; I should enjoy it.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading He looked yellow and dried up; shivered now and then, and had a troublesome cough.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He looked yellow and dried up; shivered now and then, and had a troublesome cough.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will be frank with you, Piers," said Daniel Otway, as he sat by the fireside in his shabby lodgings, his feet on the fender, a cigarette between his fingers.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I will be frank with you, Piers," said Daniel Otway, as he sat by the fireside in his shabby lodgings, his feet on the fender, a cigarette between his fingers.
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading It's one of the worst evils of poverty, that a man can seldom obey the promptings of his better self.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "If I could afford to be generous, I would be; I should enjoy it.
yellowadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊ/
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading He looked yellow and dried up; shivered now and then, and had a troublesome cough.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I will be frank with you, Piers," said Daniel Otway, as he sat by the fireside in his shabby lodgings, his feet on the fender, a cigarette between his fingers.
