adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Poor Jurgis was now an outcast and a tramp once more.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He had been shorn, at one cut, of all those mysterious weapons whereby he had been able to make a living easily and to escape the consequences of his actions.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He had been shorn, at one cut, of all those mysterious weapons whereby he had been able to make a living easily and to escape the consequences of his actions.
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 He had been shorn, at one cut, of all those mysterious weapons whereby he had been able to make a living easily and to escape the consequences of his actions.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Poor Jurgis was now an outcast and a tramp once more.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Poor Jurgis was now an outcast and a tramp once more.
animalnounUS /ˈænəməl/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He was crippled—he was as literally crippled as any wild animal which has lost its claws, or been torn out of its shell.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was crippled—he was as literally crippled as any wild animal which has lost its claws, or been torn out of its shell.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was crippled—he was as literally crippled as any wild animal which has lost its claws, or been torn out of its shell.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had been shorn, at one cut, of all those mysterious weapons whereby he had been able to make a living easily and to escape the consequences of his actions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was crippled—he was as literally crippled as any wild animal which has lost its claws, or been torn out of its shell.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He could no longer command a job when he wanted it; he could no longer steal with impunity—he must take his chances with the common herd.
clawsnounUS /klɔːz/
plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
From this reading He was crippled—he was as literally crippled as any wild animal which has lost its claws, or been torn out of its shell.
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading He could no longer command a job when he wanted it; he could no longer steal with impunity—he must take his chances with the common herd.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading He could no longer command a job when he wanted it; he could no longer steal with impunity—he must take his chances with the common herd.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He had been shorn, at one cut, of all those mysterious weapons whereby he had been able to make a living easily and to escape the consequences of his actions.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could no longer command a job when he wanted it; he could no longer steal with impunity—he must take his chances with the common herd.
crippledadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪpəld/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading He was crippled—he was as literally crippled as any wild animal which has lost its claws, or been torn out of its shell.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading He had been shorn, at one cut, of all those mysterious weapons whereby he had been able to make a living easily and to escape the consequences of his actions.
daredverbUS /derd/
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Nay worse, he dared not mingle with the herd—he must hide himself, for he was one marked out for destruction.
destructionnounUS /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Nay worse, he dared not mingle with the herd—he must hide himself, for he was one marked out for destruction.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading He had been shorn, at one cut, of all those mysterious weapons whereby he had been able to make a living easily and to escape the consequences of his actions.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading He had been shorn, at one cut, of all those mysterious weapons whereby he had been able to make a living easily and to escape the consequences of his actions.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nay worse, he dared not mingle with the herd—he must hide himself, for he was one marked out for destruction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been shorn, at one cut, of all those mysterious weapons whereby he had been able to make a living easily and to escape the consequences of his actions.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was crippled—he was as literally crippled as any wild animal which has lost its claws, or been torn out of its shell.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was crippled—he was as literally crippled as any wild animal which has lost its claws, or been torn out of its shell.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading He could no longer command a job when he wanted it; he could no longer steal with impunity—he must take his chances with the common herd.
hideverbUS /haɪd/
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Nay worse, he dared not mingle with the herd—he must hide himself, for he was one marked out for destruction.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Nay worse, he dared not mingle with the herd—he must hide himself, for he was one marked out for destruction.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had been shorn, at one cut, of all those mysterious weapons whereby he had been able to make a living easily and to escape the consequences of his actions.
impunitynounUS /ˌɪmˈpjuːnɪti/
exemption from punishment or loss
From this reading He could no longer command a job when he wanted it; he could no longer steal with impunity—he must take his chances with the common herd.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He could no longer command a job when he wanted it; he could no longer steal with impunity—he must take his chances with the common herd.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He was crippled—he was as literally crippled as any wild animal which has lost its claws, or been torn out of its shell.
jobnounUS /dʒɑːb/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading He could no longer command a job when he wanted it; he could no longer steal with impunity—he must take his chances with the common herd.
Jurgis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Poor Jurgis was now an outcast and a tramp once more.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading He was crippled—he was as literally crippled as any wild animal which has lost its claws, or been torn out of its shell.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading He had been shorn, at one cut, of all those mysterious weapons whereby he had been able to make a living easily and to escape the consequences of his actions.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading He could no longer command a job when he wanted it; he could no longer steal with impunity—he must take his chances with the common herd.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He was crippled—he was as literally crippled as any wild animal which has lost its claws, or been torn out of its shell.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading He had been shorn, at one cut, of all those mysterious weapons whereby he had been able to make a living easily and to escape the consequences of his actions.
markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Nay worse, he dared not mingle with the herd—he must hide himself, for he was one marked out for destruction.
mingleverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəl/
to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Nay worse, he dared not mingle with the herd—he must hide himself, for he was one marked out for destruction.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Poor Jurgis was now an outcast and a tramp once more.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He could no longer command a job when he wanted it; he could no longer steal with impunity—he must take his chances with the common herd.
mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading He had been shorn, at one cut, of all those mysterious weapons whereby he had been able to make a living easily and to escape the consequences of his actions.
NayexclamationUS /neɪ/
an old word for “no”
From this reading Nay worse, he dared not mingle with the herd—he must hide himself, for he was one marked out for destruction.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He could no longer command a job when he wanted it; he could no longer steal with impunity—he must take his chances with the common herd.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nay worse, he dared not mingle with the herd—he must hide himself, for he was one marked out for destruction.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Poor Jurgis was now an outcast and a tramp once more.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was crippled—he was as literally crippled as any wild animal which has lost its claws, or been torn out of its shell.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Poor Jurgis was now an outcast and a tramp once more.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had been shorn, at one cut, of all those mysterious weapons whereby he had been able to make a living easily and to escape the consequences of his actions.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was crippled—he was as literally crippled as any wild animal which has lost its claws, or been torn out of its shell.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was crippled—he was as literally crippled as any wild animal which has lost its claws, or been torn out of its shell.
outcastnounUS /ˈaʊtkæst/
a person who is rejected (from society or home)
From this reading Poor Jurgis was now an outcast and a tramp once more.
PooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Jurgis was now an outcast and a tramp once more.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading He was crippled—he was as literally crippled as any wild animal which has lost its claws, or been torn out of its shell.
shornadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrn/
having the hair or wool cut or clipped off as if with shears or clippers
From this reading He had been shorn, at one cut, of all those mysterious weapons whereby he had been able to make a living easily and to escape the consequences of his actions.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading He could no longer command a job when he wanted it; he could no longer steal with impunity—he must take his chances with the common herd.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading He could no longer command a job when he wanted it; he could no longer steal with impunity—he must take his chances with the common herd.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had been shorn, at one cut, of all those mysterious weapons whereby he had been able to make a living easily and to escape the consequences of his actions.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He had been shorn, at one cut, of all those mysterious weapons whereby he had been able to make a living easily and to escape the consequences of his actions.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had been shorn, at one cut, of all those mysterious weapons whereby he had been able to make a living easily and to escape the consequences of his actions.
tornadjectiveUS /tɔːrn/
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading He was crippled—he was as literally crippled as any wild animal which has lost its claws, or been torn out of its shell.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading Poor Jurgis was now an outcast and a tramp once more.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He could no longer command a job when he wanted it; he could no longer steal with impunity—he must take his chances with the common herd.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Poor Jurgis was now an outcast and a tramp once more.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading He had been shorn, at one cut, of all those mysterious weapons whereby he had been able to make a living easily and to escape the consequences of his actions.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He could no longer command a job when he wanted it; he could no longer steal with impunity—he must take his chances with the common herd.
whereby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had been shorn, at one cut, of all those mysterious weapons whereby he had been able to make a living easily and to escape the consequences of his actions.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was crippled—he was as literally crippled as any wild animal which has lost its claws, or been torn out of its shell.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading He was crippled—he was as literally crippled as any wild animal which has lost its claws, or been torn out of its shell.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He could no longer command a job when he wanted it; he could no longer steal with impunity—he must take his chances with the common herd.
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Nay worse, he dared not mingle with the herd—he must hide himself, for he was one marked out for destruction.
