AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHAT A LETTER FROM A TRAMP STEAMER DID.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The speaker, a roughly clad boy of about fifteen or over, caught hold of his companion's sleeve and looked sympathetically in his face.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The lad whom he called Maurice was better dressed, and he seemed to carry with him a certain air of refinement that was lacking in his friend, who was of a rougher nature.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The speaker, a roughly clad boy of about fifteen or over, caught hold of his companion's sleeve and looked sympathetically in his face.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Despite this difference he and Thad Tucker were the closest of chums, sharing each other's joys and disappointments, small though they might be.
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 The lad whom he called Maurice was better dressed, and he seemed to carry with him a certain air of refinement that was lacking in his friend, who was of a rougher nature.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading The speaker, a roughly clad boy of about fifteen or over, caught hold of his companion's sleeve and looked sympathetically in his face.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The lad whom he called Maurice was better dressed, and he seemed to carry with him a certain air of refinement that was lacking in his friend, who was of a rougher nature.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The lad whom he called Maurice was better dressed, and he seemed to carry with him a certain air of refinement that was lacking in his friend, who was of a rougher nature.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The speaker, a roughly clad boy of about fifteen or over, caught hold of his companion's sleeve and looked sympathetically in his face.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The lad whom he called Maurice was better dressed, and he seemed to carry with him a certain air of refinement that was lacking in his friend, who was of a rougher nature.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Despite this difference he and Thad Tucker were the closest of chums, sharing each other's joys and disappointments, small though they might be.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The speaker, a roughly clad boy of about fifteen or over, caught hold of his companion's sleeve and looked sympathetically in his face.
closestadverbUS /ˈkloʊsəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Despite this difference he and Thad Tucker were the closest of chums, sharing each other's joys and disappointments, small though they might be.
companion's
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From this reading The speaker, a roughly clad boy of about fifteen or over, caught hold of his companion's sleeve and looked sympathetically in his face.
DespiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite this difference he and Thad Tucker were the closest of chums, sharing each other's joys and disappointments, small though they might be.
DIDauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading WHAT A LETTER FROM A TRAMP STEAMER DID.
differencenounUS /ˈdɪfərəns/
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Despite this difference he and Thad Tucker were the closest of chums, sharing each other's joys and disappointments, small though they might be.
disappointmentsnounUS /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “disappointment” — a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Despite this difference he and Thad Tucker were the closest of chums, sharing each other's joys and disappointments, small though they might be.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The lad whom he called Maurice was better dressed, and he seemed to carry with him a certain air of refinement that was lacking in his friend, who was of a rougher nature.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Despite this difference he and Thad Tucker were the closest of chums, sharing each other's joys and disappointments, small though they might be.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The speaker, a roughly clad boy of about fifteen or over, caught hold of his companion's sleeve and looked sympathetically in his face.
fel
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From this reading "I say, what's gone wrong now, Maurice, old fel?"
fifteennounUS /fɪfˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading The speaker, a roughly clad boy of about fifteen or over, caught hold of his companion's sleeve and looked sympathetically in his face.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The lad whom he called Maurice was better dressed, and he seemed to carry with him a certain air of refinement that was lacking in his friend, who was of a rougher nature.
FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WHAT A LETTER FROM A TRAMP STEAMER DID.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading "I say, what's gone wrong now, Maurice, old fel?"
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The lad whom he called Maurice was better dressed, and he seemed to carry with him a certain air of refinement that was lacking in his friend, who was of a rougher nature.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The lad whom he called Maurice was better dressed, and he seemed to carry with him a certain air of refinement that was lacking in his friend, who was of a rougher nature.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The speaker, a roughly clad boy of about fifteen or over, caught hold of his companion's sleeve and looked sympathetically in his face.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The speaker, a roughly clad boy of about fifteen or over, caught hold of his companion's sleeve and looked sympathetically in his face.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I say, what's gone wrong now, Maurice, old fel?"
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The speaker, a roughly clad boy of about fifteen or over, caught hold of his companion's sleeve and looked sympathetically in his face.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Despite this difference he and Thad Tucker were the closest of chums, sharing each other's joys and disappointments, small though they might be.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading The lad whom he called Maurice was better dressed, and he seemed to carry with him a certain air of refinement that was lacking in his friend, who was of a rougher nature.
ladnounUS /læd/
a boy or man
From this reading The lad whom he called Maurice was better dressed, and he seemed to carry with him a certain air of refinement that was lacking in his friend, who was of a rougher nature.
LETTERnounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading WHAT A LETTER FROM A TRAMP STEAMER DID.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The speaker, a roughly clad boy of about fifteen or over, caught hold of his companion's sleeve and looked sympathetically in his face.
Maurice
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From this reading "I say, what's gone wrong now, Maurice, old fel?"
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Despite this difference he and Thad Tucker were the closest of chums, sharing each other's joys and disappointments, small though they might be.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The lad whom he called Maurice was better dressed, and he seemed to carry with him a certain air of refinement that was lacking in his friend, who was of a rougher nature.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I say, what's gone wrong now, Maurice, old fel?"
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The speaker, a roughly clad boy of about fifteen or over, caught hold of his companion's sleeve and looked sympathetically in his face.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I say, what's gone wrong now, Maurice, old fel?"
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The speaker, a roughly clad boy of about fifteen or over, caught hold of his companion's sleeve and looked sympathetically in his face.
other's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Despite this difference he and Thad Tucker were the closest of chums, sharing each other's joys and disappointments, small though they might be.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The speaker, a roughly clad boy of about fifteen or over, caught hold of his companion's sleeve and looked sympathetically in his face.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading The lad whom he called Maurice was better dressed, and he seemed to carry with him a certain air of refinement that was lacking in his friend, who was of a rougher nature.
rougheradjectiveUS /ˈrʌfər/
comparative of “rough” — having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The lad whom he called Maurice was better dressed, and he seemed to carry with him a certain air of refinement that was lacking in his friend, who was of a rougher nature.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading The speaker, a roughly clad boy of about fifteen or over, caught hold of his companion's sleeve and looked sympathetically in his face.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading "I say, what's gone wrong now, Maurice, old fel?"
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The lad whom he called Maurice was better dressed, and he seemed to carry with him a certain air of refinement that was lacking in his friend, who was of a rougher nature.
sharingnounUS /ˈʃerɪŋ/
using or enjoying something jointly with others
From this reading Despite this difference he and Thad Tucker were the closest of chums, sharing each other's joys and disappointments, small though they might be.
sleevenounUS /sliːv/
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading The speaker, a roughly clad boy of about fifteen or over, caught hold of his companion's sleeve and looked sympathetically in his face.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Despite this difference he and Thad Tucker were the closest of chums, sharing each other's joys and disappointments, small though they might be.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading The speaker, a roughly clad boy of about fifteen or over, caught hold of his companion's sleeve and looked sympathetically in his face.
STEAMERnounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading WHAT A LETTER FROM A TRAMP STEAMER DID.
sympatheticallyadverbUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪkəli/
with respect to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading The speaker, a roughly clad boy of about fifteen or over, caught hold of his companion's sleeve and looked sympathetically in his face.
Thad
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Despite this difference he and Thad Tucker were the closest of chums, sharing each other's joys and disappointments, small though they might be.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The lad whom he called Maurice was better dressed, and he seemed to carry with him a certain air of refinement that was lacking in his friend, who was of a rougher nature.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The speaker, a roughly clad boy of about fifteen or over, caught hold of his companion's sleeve and looked sympathetically in his face.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Despite this difference he and Thad Tucker were the closest of chums, sharing each other's joys and disappointments, small though they might be.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Despite this difference he and Thad Tucker were the closest of chums, sharing each other's joys and disappointments, small though they might be.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Despite this difference he and Thad Tucker were the closest of chums, sharing each other's joys and disappointments, small though they might be.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The lad whom he called Maurice was better dressed, and he seemed to carry with him a certain air of refinement that was lacking in his friend, who was of a rougher nature.
TRAMPnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading WHAT A LETTER FROM A TRAMP STEAMER DID.
TuckernounUS /ˈtʌkər/
United States anarchist influential before World War I (1854-1939)
From this reading Despite this difference he and Thad Tucker were the closest of chums, sharing each other's joys and disappointments, small though they might be.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The lad whom he called Maurice was better dressed, and he seemed to carry with him a certain air of refinement that was lacking in his friend, who was of a rougher nature.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Despite this difference he and Thad Tucker were the closest of chums, sharing each other's joys and disappointments, small though they might be.
WHATpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT A LETTER FROM A TRAMP STEAMER DID.
what's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I say, what's gone wrong now, Maurice, old fel?"
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The lad whom he called Maurice was better dressed, and he seemed to carry with him a certain air of refinement that was lacking in his friend, who was of a rougher nature.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The lad whom he called Maurice was better dressed, and he seemed to carry with him a certain air of refinement that was lacking in his friend, who was of a rougher nature.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The lad whom he called Maurice was better dressed, and he seemed to carry with him a certain air of refinement that was lacking in his friend, who was of a rougher nature.
wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "I say, what's gone wrong now, Maurice, old fel?"
