adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But it was during the ensuing time that the real problem came up—the problem of how far it was excusable to discuss the turpitude of parents with a child of twelve, of thirteen, of fourteen.
AbsolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Absolutely inexcusable and quite impossible it of course at first appeared; and indeed the question didn’t press for some time after Pemberton had received his three hundred francs.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Absolutely inexcusable and quite impossible it of course at first appeared; and indeed the question didn’t press for some time after Pemberton had received his three hundred francs.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He thought the Moreens looked at him as if he were almost too smart, as if they ought to take care not to spoil him.
amendedadjectiveUS /əˈmendɪd/
of legislation
From this reading The young man frugally amended his wardrobe and even had a few francs in his pocket.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Absolutely inexcusable and quite impossible it of course at first appeared; and indeed the question didn’t press for some time after Pemberton had received his three hundred francs.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Absolutely inexcusable and quite impossible it of course at first appeared; and indeed the question didn’t press for some time after Pemberton had received his three hundred francs.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He thought the Moreens looked at him as if he were almost too smart, as if they ought to take care not to spoil him.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Absolutely inexcusable and quite impossible it of course at first appeared; and indeed the question didn’t press for some time after Pemberton had received his three hundred francs.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was during the ensuing time that the real problem came up—the problem of how far it was excusable to discuss the turpitude of parents with a child of twelve, of thirteen, of fourteen.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But it was during the ensuing time that the real problem came up—the problem of how far it was excusable to discuss the turpitude of parents with a child of twelve, of thirteen, of fourteen.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He thought the Moreens looked at him as if he were almost too smart, as if they ought to take care not to spoil him.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading But it was during the ensuing time that the real problem came up—the problem of how far it was excusable to discuss the turpitude of parents with a child of twelve, of thirteen, of fourteen.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Absolutely inexcusable and quite impossible it of course at first appeared; and indeed the question didn’t press for some time after Pemberton had received his three hundred francs.
didn't
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From this reading Absolutely inexcusable and quite impossible it of course at first appeared; and indeed the question didn’t press for some time after Pemberton had received his three hundred francs.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading But it was during the ensuing time that the real problem came up—the problem of how far it was excusable to discuss the turpitude of parents with a child of twelve, of thirteen, of fourteen.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading But it was during the ensuing time that the real problem came up—the problem of how far it was excusable to discuss the turpitude of parents with a child of twelve, of thirteen, of fourteen.
ensuingadjectiveUS /ˈensuːɪŋ/
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading But it was during the ensuing time that the real problem came up—the problem of how far it was excusable to discuss the turpitude of parents with a child of twelve, of thirteen, of fourteen.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading The young man frugally amended his wardrobe and even had a few francs in his pocket.
excusableadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzəbəl/
capable of being overlooked
From this reading But it was during the ensuing time that the real problem came up—the problem of how far it was excusable to discuss the turpitude of parents with a child of twelve, of thirteen, of fourteen.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But it was during the ensuing time that the real problem came up—the problem of how far it was excusable to discuss the turpitude of parents with a child of twelve, of thirteen, of fourteen.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The young man frugally amended his wardrobe and even had a few francs in his pocket.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Absolutely inexcusable and quite impossible it of course at first appeared; and indeed the question didn’t press for some time after Pemberton had received his three hundred francs.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Absolutely inexcusable and quite impossible it of course at first appeared; and indeed the question didn’t press for some time after Pemberton had received his three hundred francs.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading But it was during the ensuing time that the real problem came up—the problem of how far it was excusable to discuss the turpitude of parents with a child of twelve, of thirteen, of fourteen.
francsnounUS /fræŋks/
plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes
From this reading Absolutely inexcusable and quite impossible it of course at first appeared; and indeed the question didn’t press for some time after Pemberton had received his three hundred francs.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They produced a temporary lull, a relief from the sharpest pressure.
frugallyadverbUS /ˈfruːɡəli/
in a frugal manner
From this reading The young man frugally amended his wardrobe and even had a few francs in his pocket.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Absolutely inexcusable and quite impossible it of course at first appeared; and indeed the question didn’t press for some time after Pemberton had received his three hundred francs.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thought the Moreens looked at him as if he were almost too smart, as if they ought to take care not to spoil him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He thought the Moreens looked at him as if he were almost too smart, as if they ought to take care not to spoil him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Absolutely inexcusable and quite impossible it of course at first appeared; and indeed the question didn’t press for some time after Pemberton had received his three hundred francs.
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From this reading But it was during the ensuing time that the real problem came up—the problem of how far it was excusable to discuss the turpitude of parents with a child of twelve, of thirteen, of fourteen.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading Absolutely inexcusable and quite impossible it of course at first appeared; and indeed the question didn’t press for some time after Pemberton had received his three hundred francs.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He thought the Moreens looked at him as if he were almost too smart, as if they ought to take care not to spoil him.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Absolutely inexcusable and quite impossible it of course at first appeared; and indeed the question didn’t press for some time after Pemberton had received his three hundred francs.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The young man frugally amended his wardrobe and even had a few francs in his pocket.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Absolutely inexcusable and quite impossible it of course at first appeared; and indeed the question didn’t press for some time after Pemberton had received his three hundred francs.
inexcusableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪksˈkjuːzəbəl/
without excuse or justification
From this reading Absolutely inexcusable and quite impossible it of course at first appeared; and indeed the question didn’t press for some time after Pemberton had received his three hundred francs.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was during the ensuing time that the real problem came up—the problem of how far it was excusable to discuss the turpitude of parents with a child of twelve, of thirteen, of fourteen.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He thought the Moreens looked at him as if he were almost too smart, as if they ought to take care not to spoil him.
lullverbUS /lʌl/
calm by deception
From this reading They produced a temporary lull, a relief from the sharpest pressure.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man frugally amended his wardrobe and even had a few francs in his pocket.
Moreens
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From this reading He thought the Moreens looked at him as if he were almost too smart, as if they ought to take care not to spoil him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He thought the Moreens looked at him as if he were almost too smart, as if they ought to take care not to spoil him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But it was during the ensuing time that the real problem came up—the problem of how far it was excusable to discuss the turpitude of parents with a child of twelve, of thirteen, of fourteen.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading He thought the Moreens looked at him as if he were almost too smart, as if they ought to take care not to spoil him.
parentsnounUS /ˈperənts/
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading But it was during the ensuing time that the real problem came up—the problem of how far it was excusable to discuss the turpitude of parents with a child of twelve, of thirteen, of fourteen.
Pemberton
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From this reading Absolutely inexcusable and quite impossible it of course at first appeared; and indeed the question didn’t press for some time after Pemberton had received his three hundred francs.
pocketnounUS /ˈpɑːkət/
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading The young man frugally amended his wardrobe and even had a few francs in his pocket.
pressverbUS /pres/
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Absolutely inexcusable and quite impossible it of course at first appeared; and indeed the question didn’t press for some time after Pemberton had received his three hundred francs.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading They produced a temporary lull, a relief from the sharpest pressure.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading But it was during the ensuing time that the real problem came up—the problem of how far it was excusable to discuss the turpitude of parents with a child of twelve, of thirteen, of fourteen.
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading They produced a temporary lull, a relief from the sharpest pressure.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Absolutely inexcusable and quite impossible it of course at first appeared; and indeed the question didn’t press for some time after Pemberton had received his three hundred francs.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Absolutely inexcusable and quite impossible it of course at first appeared; and indeed the question didn’t press for some time after Pemberton had received his three hundred francs.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But it was during the ensuing time that the real problem came up—the problem of how far it was excusable to discuss the turpitude of parents with a child of twelve, of thirteen, of fourteen.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Absolutely inexcusable and quite impossible it of course at first appeared; and indeed the question didn’t press for some time after Pemberton had received his three hundred francs.
reliefnounUS /rɪˈliːf/
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading They produced a temporary lull, a relief from the sharpest pressure.
sharpestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpəst/
superlative of “sharp” — (of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading They produced a temporary lull, a relief from the sharpest pressure.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading He thought the Moreens looked at him as if he were almost too smart, as if they ought to take care not to spoil him.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Absolutely inexcusable and quite impossible it of course at first appeared; and indeed the question didn’t press for some time after Pemberton had received his three hundred francs.
spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading He thought the Moreens looked at him as if he were almost too smart, as if they ought to take care not to spoil him.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading He thought the Moreens looked at him as if he were almost too smart, as if they ought to take care not to spoil him.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading They produced a temporary lull, a relief from the sharpest pressure.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it was during the ensuing time that the real problem came up—the problem of how far it was excusable to discuss the turpitude of parents with a child of twelve, of thirteen, of fourteen.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But it was during the ensuing time that the real problem came up—the problem of how far it was excusable to discuss the turpitude of parents with a child of twelve, of thirteen, of fourteen.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They produced a temporary lull, a relief from the sharpest pressure.
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading But it was during the ensuing time that the real problem came up—the problem of how far it was excusable to discuss the turpitude of parents with a child of twelve, of thirteen, of fourteen.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought the Moreens looked at him as if he were almost too smart, as if they ought to take care not to spoil him.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Absolutely inexcusable and quite impossible it of course at first appeared; and indeed the question didn’t press for some time after Pemberton had received his three hundred francs.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But it was during the ensuing time that the real problem came up—the problem of how far it was excusable to discuss the turpitude of parents with a child of twelve, of thirteen, of fourteen.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But it was during the ensuing time that the real problem came up—the problem of how far it was excusable to discuss the turpitude of parents with a child of twelve, of thirteen, of fourteen.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He thought the Moreens looked at him as if he were almost too smart, as if they ought to take care not to spoil him.
turpitudenounUS /ˈtɜːrpɪtuːd/
a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice
From this reading But it was during the ensuing time that the real problem came up—the problem of how far it was excusable to discuss the turpitude of parents with a child of twelve, of thirteen, of fourteen.
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading But it was during the ensuing time that the real problem came up—the problem of how far it was excusable to discuss the turpitude of parents with a child of twelve, of thirteen, of fourteen.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But it was during the ensuing time that the real problem came up—the problem of how far it was excusable to discuss the turpitude of parents with a child of twelve, of thirteen, of fourteen.
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading The young man frugally amended his wardrobe and even had a few francs in his pocket.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it was during the ensuing time that the real problem came up—the problem of how far it was excusable to discuss the turpitude of parents with a child of twelve, of thirteen, of fourteen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He thought the Moreens looked at him as if he were almost too smart, as if they ought to take care not to spoil him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But it was during the ensuing time that the real problem came up—the problem of how far it was excusable to discuss the turpitude of parents with a child of twelve, of thirteen, of fourteen.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man frugally amended his wardrobe and even had a few francs in his pocket.
