adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So, when his term of contract was up, Ah Chun invested his savings in a small importing store, going into partnership with one, Ah Yung.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading His career was assured, and he was a fool to abandon it, as Dantin, his employer, told him; but Ah Chun knew his own mind best, and for knowing it was called a triple-fool and given a present of fifty dollars over and above the wages due him.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading His career was assured, and he was a fool to abandon it, as Dantin, his employer, told him; but Ah Chun knew his own mind best, and for knowing it was called a triple-fool and given a present of fifty dollars over and above the wages due him.
Ah
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From this reading So, when his term of contract was up, Ah Chun invested his savings in a small importing store, going into partnership with one, Ah Yung.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The firm ultimately became the great one of "Ah Chun and Ah Yung," which handled anything from India silks and ginseng to guano islands and blackbird brigs.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading The firm ultimately became the great one of "Ah Chun and Ah Yung," which handled anything from India silks and ginseng to guano islands and blackbird brigs.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the meantime, Ah Chun hired out as cook.
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading His career was assured, and he was a fool to abandon it, as Dantin, his employer, told him; but Ah Chun knew his own mind best, and for knowing it was called a triple-fool and given a present of fifty dollars over and above the wages due him.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The firm ultimately became the great one of "Ah Chun and Ah Yung," which handled anything from India silks and ginseng to guano islands and blackbird brigs.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading His career was assured, and he was a fool to abandon it, as Dantin, his employer, told him; but Ah Chun knew his own mind best, and for knowing it was called a triple-fool and given a present of fifty dollars over and above the wages due him.
blackbirdnounUS /ˈblækbərd/
any bird of the family Icteridae whose male is black or predominantly black
From this reading The firm ultimately became the great one of "Ah Chun and Ah Yung," which handled anything from India silks and ginseng to guano islands and blackbird brigs.
brigs
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From this reading The firm ultimately became the great one of "Ah Chun and Ah Yung," which handled anything from India silks and ginseng to guano islands and blackbird brigs.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His career was assured, and he was a fool to abandon it, as Dantin, his employer, told him; but Ah Chun knew his own mind best, and for knowing it was called a triple-fool and given a present of fifty dollars over and above the wages due him.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His career was assured, and he was a fool to abandon it, as Dantin, his employer, told him; but Ah Chun knew his own mind best, and for knowing it was called a triple-fool and given a present of fifty dollars over and above the wages due him.
careernounUS /kərˈɪr/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading His career was assured, and he was a fool to abandon it, as Dantin, his employer, told him; but Ah Chun knew his own mind best, and for knowing it was called a triple-fool and given a present of fifty dollars over and above the wages due him.
chefnounUS /ʃef/
a professional cook
From this reading He was a good cook, and in three years he was the highest-paid chef in Honolulu.
Chun
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From this reading So, when his term of contract was up, Ah Chun invested his savings in a small importing store, going into partnership with one, Ah Yung.
contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading So, when his term of contract was up, Ah Chun invested his savings in a small importing store, going into partnership with one, Ah Yung.
cookverbUS /kʊk/
prepare a hot meal
From this reading In the meantime, Ah Chun hired out as cook.
Dantin
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From this reading His career was assured, and he was a fool to abandon it, as Dantin, his employer, told him; but Ah Chun knew his own mind best, and for knowing it was called a triple-fool and given a present of fifty dollars over and above the wages due him.
dollarsnounUS /ˈdɑːlərz/
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading His career was assured, and he was a fool to abandon it, as Dantin, his employer, told him; but Ah Chun knew his own mind best, and for knowing it was called a triple-fool and given a present of fifty dollars over and above the wages due him.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading His career was assured, and he was a fool to abandon it, as Dantin, his employer, told him; but Ah Chun knew his own mind best, and for knowing it was called a triple-fool and given a present of fifty dollars over and above the wages due him.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading His career was assured, and he was a fool to abandon it, as Dantin, his employer, told him; but Ah Chun knew his own mind best, and for knowing it was called a triple-fool and given a present of fifty dollars over and above the wages due him.
fiftynounUS /ˈfɪfti/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading His career was assured, and he was a fool to abandon it, as Dantin, his employer, told him; but Ah Chun knew his own mind best, and for knowing it was called a triple-fool and given a present of fifty dollars over and above the wages due him.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The firm ultimately became the great one of "Ah Chun and Ah Yung," which handled anything from India silks and ginseng to guano islands and blackbird brigs.
foolnounUS /fuːl/
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading His career was assured, and he was a fool to abandon it, as Dantin, his employer, told him; but Ah Chun knew his own mind best, and for knowing it was called a triple-fool and given a present of fifty dollars over and above the wages due him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His career was assured, and he was a fool to abandon it, as Dantin, his employer, told him; but Ah Chun knew his own mind best, and for knowing it was called a triple-fool and given a present of fifty dollars over and above the wages due him.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The firm ultimately became the great one of "Ah Chun and Ah Yung," which handled anything from India silks and ginseng to guano islands and blackbird brigs.
ginsengnounUS /ˈdʒɪnseŋ/
aromatic root of ginseng plants
From this reading The firm ultimately became the great one of "Ah Chun and Ah Yung," which handled anything from India silks and ginseng to guano islands and blackbird brigs.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading His career was assured, and he was a fool to abandon it, as Dantin, his employer, told him; but Ah Chun knew his own mind best, and for knowing it was called a triple-fool and given a present of fifty dollars over and above the wages due him.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading So, when his term of contract was up, Ah Chun invested his savings in a small importing store, going into partnership with one, Ah Yung.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was a good cook, and in three years he was the highest-paid chef in Honolulu.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The firm ultimately became the great one of "Ah Chun and Ah Yung," which handled anything from India silks and ginseng to guano islands and blackbird brigs.
guanonounUS /ˈɡwɑːnoʊ/
the excrement of sea birds; used as fertilizer
From this reading The firm ultimately became the great one of "Ah Chun and Ah Yung," which handled anything from India silks and ginseng to guano islands and blackbird brigs.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading The firm ultimately became the great one of "Ah Chun and Ah Yung," which handled anything from India silks and ginseng to guano islands and blackbird brigs.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a good cook, and in three years he was the highest-paid chef in Honolulu.
highest-paid
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From this reading He was a good cook, and in three years he was the highest-paid chef in Honolulu.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His career was assured, and he was a fool to abandon it, as Dantin, his employer, told him; but Ah Chun knew his own mind best, and for knowing it was called a triple-fool and given a present of fifty dollars over and above the wages due him.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading In the meantime, Ah Chun hired out as cook.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So, when his term of contract was up, Ah Chun invested his savings in a small importing store, going into partnership with one, Ah Yung.
HonolulunounUS /ˌhɑːnəˈluːluː/
the capital and largest city of Hawaii; located on a large bay on the island of Oahu
From this reading He was a good cook, and in three years he was the highest-paid chef in Honolulu.
importingnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
the commercial activity of buying and bringing in goods from a foreign country
From this reading So, when his term of contract was up, Ah Chun invested his savings in a small importing store, going into partnership with one, Ah Yung.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So, when his term of contract was up, Ah Chun invested his savings in a small importing store, going into partnership with one, Ah Yung.
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading The firm ultimately became the great one of "Ah Chun and Ah Yung," which handled anything from India silks and ginseng to guano islands and blackbird brigs.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So, when his term of contract was up, Ah Chun invested his savings in a small importing store, going into partnership with one, Ah Yung.
investedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəd/
past form of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading So, when his term of contract was up, Ah Chun invested his savings in a small importing store, going into partnership with one, Ah Yung.
islandsnounUS /ˈaɪləndz/
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The firm ultimately became the great one of "Ah Chun and Ah Yung," which handled anything from India silks and ginseng to guano islands and blackbird brigs.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His career was assured, and he was a fool to abandon it, as Dantin, his employer, told him; but Ah Chun knew his own mind best, and for knowing it was called a triple-fool and given a present of fifty dollars over and above the wages due him.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading His career was assured, and he was a fool to abandon it, as Dantin, his employer, told him; but Ah Chun knew his own mind best, and for knowing it was called a triple-fool and given a present of fifty dollars over and above the wages due him.
knowingadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊɪŋ/
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading His career was assured, and he was a fool to abandon it, as Dantin, his employer, told him; but Ah Chun knew his own mind best, and for knowing it was called a triple-fool and given a present of fifty dollars over and above the wages due him.
meantimenounUS /ˈmiːntaɪm/
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime, Ah Chun hired out as cook.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His career was assured, and he was a fool to abandon it, as Dantin, his employer, told him; but Ah Chun knew his own mind best, and for knowing it was called a triple-fool and given a present of fifty dollars over and above the wages due him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So, when his term of contract was up, Ah Chun invested his savings in a small importing store, going into partnership with one, Ah Yung.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So, when his term of contract was up, Ah Chun invested his savings in a small importing store, going into partnership with one, Ah Yung.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the meantime, Ah Chun hired out as cook.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His career was assured, and he was a fool to abandon it, as Dantin, his employer, told him; but Ah Chun knew his own mind best, and for knowing it was called a triple-fool and given a present of fifty dollars over and above the wages due him.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His career was assured, and he was a fool to abandon it, as Dantin, his employer, told him; but Ah Chun knew his own mind best, and for knowing it was called a triple-fool and given a present of fifty dollars over and above the wages due him.
partnershipnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərʃɪp/
the members of a business venture created by contract
From this reading So, when his term of contract was up, Ah Chun invested his savings in a small importing store, going into partnership with one, Ah Yung.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His career was assured, and he was a fool to abandon it, as Dantin, his employer, told him; but Ah Chun knew his own mind best, and for knowing it was called a triple-fool and given a present of fifty dollars over and above the wages due him.
savingsnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋz/
a fund of money put by as a reserve
From this reading So, when his term of contract was up, Ah Chun invested his savings in a small importing store, going into partnership with one, Ah Yung.
silksnounUS /sɪlks/
the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable
From this reading The firm ultimately became the great one of "Ah Chun and Ah Yung," which handled anything from India silks and ginseng to guano islands and blackbird brigs.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So, when his term of contract was up, Ah Chun invested his savings in a small importing store, going into partnership with one, Ah Yung.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, when his term of contract was up, Ah Chun invested his savings in a small importing store, going into partnership with one, Ah Yung.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading So, when his term of contract was up, Ah Chun invested his savings in a small importing store, going into partnership with one, Ah Yung.
termnounUS /tɜːrm/
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading So, when his term of contract was up, Ah Chun invested his savings in a small importing store, going into partnership with one, Ah Yung.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The firm ultimately became the great one of "Ah Chun and Ah Yung," which handled anything from India silks and ginseng to guano islands and blackbird brigs.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He was a good cook, and in three years he was the highest-paid chef in Honolulu.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The firm ultimately became the great one of "Ah Chun and Ah Yung," which handled anything from India silks and ginseng to guano islands and blackbird brigs.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading His career was assured, and he was a fool to abandon it, as Dantin, his employer, told him; but Ah Chun knew his own mind best, and for knowing it was called a triple-fool and given a present of fifty dollars over and above the wages due him.
triple-fool
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From this reading His career was assured, and he was a fool to abandon it, as Dantin, his employer, told him; but Ah Chun knew his own mind best, and for knowing it was called a triple-fool and given a present of fifty dollars over and above the wages due him.
ultimatelyadverbUS /ˈʌltəmətli/
as the end result of a succession or process
From this reading The firm ultimately became the great one of "Ah Chun and Ah Yung," which handled anything from India silks and ginseng to guano islands and blackbird brigs.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So, when his term of contract was up, Ah Chun invested his savings in a small importing store, going into partnership with one, Ah Yung.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading His career was assured, and he was a fool to abandon it, as Dantin, his employer, told him; but Ah Chun knew his own mind best, and for knowing it was called a triple-fool and given a present of fifty dollars over and above the wages due him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So, when his term of contract was up, Ah Chun invested his savings in a small importing store, going into partnership with one, Ah Yung.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading So, when his term of contract was up, Ah Chun invested his savings in a small importing store, going into partnership with one, Ah Yung.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The firm ultimately became the great one of "Ah Chun and Ah Yung," which handled anything from India silks and ginseng to guano islands and blackbird brigs.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading So, when his term of contract was up, Ah Chun invested his savings in a small importing store, going into partnership with one, Ah Yung.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading He was a good cook, and in three years he was the highest-paid chef in Honolulu.
Yung
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From this reading So, when his term of contract was up, Ah Chun invested his savings in a small importing store, going into partnership with one, Ah Yung.
