adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His wife and the children were now settled in the little home for which he was paying, and his financial obligations to her were satisfied by Wingate, who paid her one hundred and twenty five dollars a month for him.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The final collapse of his old interests had come in March, when he had been legally declared a bankrupt, and all his properties forfeited to satisfy the claims against him.
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 The final collapse of his old interests had come in March, when he had been legally declared a bankrupt, and all his properties forfeited to satisfy the claims against him.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Once the understanding with Bonhag was reached, Cowperwood’s wife, mother and sister were allowed to appear on occasions.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Once the understanding with Bonhag was reached, Cowperwood’s wife, mother and sister were allowed to appear on occasions.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Once the understanding with Bonhag was reached, Cowperwood’s wife, mother and sister were allowed to appear on occasions.
bankruptverbUS /ˈbæŋkrəpt/
reduce to bankruptcy
From this reading The final collapse of his old interests had come in March, when he had been legally declared a bankrupt, and all his properties forfeited to satisfy the claims against him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The final collapse of his old interests had come in March, when he had been legally declared a bankrupt, and all his properties forfeited to satisfy the claims against him.
Bonhag
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From this reading Once the understanding with Bonhag was reached, Cowperwood’s wife, mother and sister were allowed to appear on occasions.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He realized that he owed her more, but he was sailing rather close to the wind financially, these days.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His wife and the children were now settled in the little home for which he was paying, and his financial obligations to her were satisfied by Wingate, who paid her one hundred and twenty five dollars a month for him.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading His wife and the children were now settled in the little home for which he was paying, and his financial obligations to her were satisfied by Wingate, who paid her one hundred and twenty five dollars a month for him.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading The final collapse of his old interests had come in March, when he had been legally declared a bankrupt, and all his properties forfeited to satisfy the claims against him.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He realized that he owed her more, but he was sailing rather close to the wind financially, these days.
collapsenounUS /kəˈlæps/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading The final collapse of his old interests had come in March, when he had been legally declared a bankrupt, and all his properties forfeited to satisfy the claims against him.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The final collapse of his old interests had come in March, when he had been legally declared a bankrupt, and all his properties forfeited to satisfy the claims against him.
Cowperwood's
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From this reading Once the understanding with Bonhag was reached, Cowperwood’s wife, mother and sister were allowed to appear on occasions.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The days passed.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The final collapse of his old interests had come in March, when he had been legally declared a bankrupt, and all his properties forfeited to satisfy the claims against him.
dollarsnounUS /ˈdɑːlərz/
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading His wife and the children were now settled in the little home for which he was paying, and his financial obligations to her were satisfied by Wingate, who paid her one hundred and twenty five dollars a month for him.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The final collapse of his old interests had come in March, when he had been legally declared a bankrupt, and all his properties forfeited to satisfy the claims against him.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading His wife and the children were now settled in the little home for which he was paying, and his financial obligations to her were satisfied by Wingate, who paid her one hundred and twenty five dollars a month for him.
financiallyadverbUS /fəˈnænʃəli/
from a financial point of view
From this reading He realized that he owed her more, but he was sailing rather close to the wind financially, these days.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading His wife and the children were now settled in the little home for which he was paying, and his financial obligations to her were satisfied by Wingate, who paid her one hundred and twenty five dollars a month for him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His wife and the children were now settled in the little home for which he was paying, and his financial obligations to her were satisfied by Wingate, who paid her one hundred and twenty five dollars a month for him.
forfeitedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrfɪtɪd/
surrendered as a penalty
From this reading The final collapse of his old interests had come in March, when he had been legally declared a bankrupt, and all his properties forfeited to satisfy the claims against him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The final collapse of his old interests had come in March, when he had been legally declared a bankrupt, and all his properties forfeited to satisfy the claims against him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His wife and the children were now settled in the little home for which he was paying, and his financial obligations to her were satisfied by Wingate, who paid her one hundred and twenty five dollars a month for him.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His wife and the children were now settled in the little home for which he was paying, and his financial obligations to her were satisfied by Wingate, who paid her one hundred and twenty five dollars a month for him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His wife and the children were now settled in the little home for which he was paying, and his financial obligations to her were satisfied by Wingate, who paid her one hundred and twenty five dollars a month for him.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His wife and the children were now settled in the little home for which he was paying, and his financial obligations to her were satisfied by Wingate, who paid her one hundred and twenty five dollars a month for him.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading His wife and the children were now settled in the little home for which he was paying, and his financial obligations to her were satisfied by Wingate, who paid her one hundred and twenty five dollars a month for him.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading His wife and the children were now settled in the little home for which he was paying, and his financial obligations to her were satisfied by Wingate, who paid her one hundred and twenty five dollars a month for him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His wife and the children were now settled in the little home for which he was paying, and his financial obligations to her were satisfied by Wingate, who paid her one hundred and twenty five dollars a month for him.
interestsnounUS /ˈɪntrəsts/
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The final collapse of his old interests had come in March, when he had been legally declared a bankrupt, and all his properties forfeited to satisfy the claims against him.
legallyadverbUS /ˈliːɡəli/
by law; conforming to the law
From this reading The final collapse of his old interests had come in March, when he had been legally declared a bankrupt, and all his properties forfeited to satisfy the claims against him.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His wife and the children were now settled in the little home for which he was paying, and his financial obligations to her were satisfied by Wingate, who paid her one hundred and twenty five dollars a month for him.
MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading The final collapse of his old interests had come in March, when he had been legally declared a bankrupt, and all his properties forfeited to satisfy the claims against him.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading His wife and the children were now settled in the little home for which he was paying, and his financial obligations to her were satisfied by Wingate, who paid her one hundred and twenty five dollars a month for him.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He realized that he owed her more, but he was sailing rather close to the wind financially, these days.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Once the understanding with Bonhag was reached, Cowperwood’s wife, mother and sister were allowed to appear on occasions.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His wife and the children were now settled in the little home for which he was paying, and his financial obligations to her were satisfied by Wingate, who paid her one hundred and twenty five dollars a month for him.
obligationsnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading His wife and the children were now settled in the little home for which he was paying, and his financial obligations to her were satisfied by Wingate, who paid her one hundred and twenty five dollars a month for him.
occasionsnounUS /əˈkeɪʒənz/
something you have to do
From this reading Once the understanding with Bonhag was reached, Cowperwood’s wife, mother and sister were allowed to appear on occasions.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The final collapse of his old interests had come in March, when he had been legally declared a bankrupt, and all his properties forfeited to satisfy the claims against him.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The final collapse of his old interests had come in March, when he had been legally declared a bankrupt, and all his properties forfeited to satisfy the claims against him.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Once the understanding with Bonhag was reached, Cowperwood’s wife, mother and sister were allowed to appear on occasions.
OnceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Once the understanding with Bonhag was reached, Cowperwood’s wife, mother and sister were allowed to appear on occasions.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His wife and the children were now settled in the little home for which he was paying, and his financial obligations to her were satisfied by Wingate, who paid her one hundred and twenty five dollars a month for him.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading He realized that he owed her more, but he was sailing rather close to the wind financially, these days.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading His wife and the children were now settled in the little home for which he was paying, and his financial obligations to her were satisfied by Wingate, who paid her one hundred and twenty five dollars a month for him.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The days passed.
payingadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪɪŋ/
yielding a fair profit
From this reading His wife and the children were now settled in the little home for which he was paying, and his financial obligations to her were satisfied by Wingate, who paid her one hundred and twenty five dollars a month for him.
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The final collapse of his old interests had come in March, when he had been legally declared a bankrupt, and all his properties forfeited to satisfy the claims against him.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading He realized that he owed her more, but he was sailing rather close to the wind financially, these days.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Once the understanding with Bonhag was reached, Cowperwood’s wife, mother and sister were allowed to appear on occasions.
realizedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He realized that he owed her more, but he was sailing rather close to the wind financially, these days.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading He realized that he owed her more, but he was sailing rather close to the wind financially, these days.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading His wife and the children were now settled in the little home for which he was paying, and his financial obligations to her were satisfied by Wingate, who paid her one hundred and twenty five dollars a month for him.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading The final collapse of his old interests had come in March, when he had been legally declared a bankrupt, and all his properties forfeited to satisfy the claims against him.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading His wife and the children were now settled in the little home for which he was paying, and his financial obligations to her were satisfied by Wingate, who paid her one hundred and twenty five dollars a month for him.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Once the understanding with Bonhag was reached, Cowperwood’s wife, mother and sister were allowed to appear on occasions.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He realized that he owed her more, but he was sailing rather close to the wind financially, these days.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The days passed.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He realized that he owed her more, but he was sailing rather close to the wind financially, these days.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Once the understanding with Bonhag was reached, Cowperwood’s wife, mother and sister were allowed to appear on occasions.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading His wife and the children were now settled in the little home for which he was paying, and his financial obligations to her were satisfied by Wingate, who paid her one hundred and twenty five dollars a month for him.
understandingnounUS /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Once the understanding with Bonhag was reached, Cowperwood’s wife, mother and sister were allowed to appear on occasions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once the understanding with Bonhag was reached, Cowperwood’s wife, mother and sister were allowed to appear on occasions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Once the understanding with Bonhag was reached, Cowperwood’s wife, mother and sister were allowed to appear on occasions.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The final collapse of his old interests had come in March, when he had been legally declared a bankrupt, and all his properties forfeited to satisfy the claims against him.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His wife and the children were now settled in the little home for which he was paying, and his financial obligations to her were satisfied by Wingate, who paid her one hundred and twenty five dollars a month for him.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading His wife and the children were now settled in the little home for which he was paying, and his financial obligations to her were satisfied by Wingate, who paid her one hundred and twenty five dollars a month for him.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Once the understanding with Bonhag was reached, Cowperwood’s wife, mother and sister were allowed to appear on occasions.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading He realized that he owed her more, but he was sailing rather close to the wind financially, these days.
Wingate
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From this reading His wife and the children were now settled in the little home for which he was paying, and his financial obligations to her were satisfied by Wingate, who paid her one hundred and twenty five dollars a month for him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Once the understanding with Bonhag was reached, Cowperwood’s wife, mother and sister were allowed to appear on occasions.
