adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Wise men of the East At the end of the following week there was a terrible slaughter at Rushton’s.
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 Barrington and all the casual hands were sacked, including Newman, Easton and Harlow, and there was so little work that it looked as if everyone else would have to stand off also.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Barrington and all the casual hands were sacked, including Newman, Easton and Harlow, and there was so little work that it looked as if everyone else would have to stand off also.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Barrington and all the casual hands were sacked, including Newman, Easton and Harlow, and there was so little work that it looked as if everyone else would have to stand off also.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading There was only one other shop in the town that was doing anything at all to speak of, and that was the firm of Dauber and Botchit.
anywhereadverbUS /ˈeniwer/
at or in or to any place
From this reading The summer was practically over, so those who were stood off had but a poor chance of getting a start anywhere else, because most other firms were discharging hands as well.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Barrington and all the casual hands were sacked, including Newman, Easton and Harlow, and there was so little work that it looked as if everyone else would have to stand off also.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Wise men of the East At the end of the following week there was a terrible slaughter at Rushton’s.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading This firm had come very much to the front during the summer, and had captured several big jobs that Rushton & Co. had expected to get, besides taking away several of the latter’s old customers.
Barrington
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From this reading Barrington and all the casual hands were sacked, including Newman, Easton and Harlow, and there was so little work that it looked as if everyone else would have to stand off also.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading The summer was practically over, so those who were stood off had but a poor chance of getting a start anywhere else, because most other firms were discharging hands as well.
besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading This firm had come very much to the front during the summer, and had captured several big jobs that Rushton & Co. had expected to get, besides taking away several of the latter’s old customers.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This firm had come very much to the front during the summer, and had captured several big jobs that Rushton & Co. had expected to get, besides taking away several of the latter’s old customers.
Botchit
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From this reading There was only one other shop in the town that was doing anything at all to speak of, and that was the firm of Dauber and Botchit.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The summer was practically over, so those who were stood off had but a poor chance of getting a start anywhere else, because most other firms were discharging hands as well.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading This firm had come very much to the front during the summer, and had captured several big jobs that Rushton & Co. had expected to get, besides taking away several of the latter’s old customers.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading Barrington and all the casual hands were sacked, including Newman, Easton and Harlow, and there was so little work that it looked as if everyone else would have to stand off also.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The summer was practically over, so those who were stood off had but a poor chance of getting a start anywhere else, because most other firms were discharging hands as well.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading This firm had come very much to the front during the summer, and had captured several big jobs that Rushton & Co. had expected to get, besides taking away several of the latter’s old customers.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This firm had come very much to the front during the summer, and had captured several big jobs that Rushton & Co. had expected to get, besides taking away several of the latter’s old customers.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading This firm had come very much to the front during the summer, and had captured several big jobs that Rushton & Co. had expected to get, besides taking away several of the latter’s old customers.
DaubernounUS /ˈdaʊbər/
an unskilled painter
From this reading There was only one other shop in the town that was doing anything at all to speak of, and that was the firm of Dauber and Botchit.
dischargingverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “discharge” — complete or carry out
From this reading The summer was practically over, so those who were stood off had but a poor chance of getting a start anywhere else, because most other firms were discharging hands as well.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading There was only one other shop in the town that was doing anything at all to speak of, and that was the firm of Dauber and Botchit.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading This firm had come very much to the front during the summer, and had captured several big jobs that Rushton & Co. had expected to get, besides taking away several of the latter’s old customers.
EastnounUS /iːst/
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The Wise men of the East At the end of the following week there was a terrible slaughter at Rushton’s.
Easton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Barrington and all the casual hands were sacked, including Newman, Easton and Harlow, and there was so little work that it looked as if everyone else would have to stand off also.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Barrington and all the casual hands were sacked, including Newman, Easton and Harlow, and there was so little work that it looked as if everyone else would have to stand off also.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The Wise men of the East At the end of the following week there was a terrible slaughter at Rushton’s.
everyonepronounUS /ˈevriwʌn/
every person
From this reading Barrington and all the casual hands were sacked, including Newman, Easton and Harlow, and there was so little work that it looked as if everyone else would have to stand off also.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading This firm had come very much to the front during the summer, and had captured several big jobs that Rushton & Co. had expected to get, besides taking away several of the latter’s old customers.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading There was only one other shop in the town that was doing anything at all to speak of, and that was the firm of Dauber and Botchit.
firmsnounUS /fɜːrmz/
plural of “firm” — the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
From this reading The summer was practically over, so those who were stood off had but a poor chance of getting a start anywhere else, because most other firms were discharging hands as well.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The Wise men of the East At the end of the following week there was a terrible slaughter at Rushton’s.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading This firm had come very much to the front during the summer, and had captured several big jobs that Rushton & Co. had expected to get, besides taking away several of the latter’s old customers.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading This firm had come very much to the front during the summer, and had captured several big jobs that Rushton & Co. had expected to get, besides taking away several of the latter’s old customers.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The summer was practically over, so those who were stood off had but a poor chance of getting a start anywhere else, because most other firms were discharging hands as well.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The summer was practically over, so those who were stood off had but a poor chance of getting a start anywhere else, because most other firms were discharging hands as well.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Barrington and all the casual hands were sacked, including Newman, Easton and Harlow, and there was so little work that it looked as if everyone else would have to stand off also.
HarlownounUS /ˈhɑːrloʊ/
United States film actress who made several films with Clark Gable (1911-1937)
From this reading Barrington and all the casual hands were sacked, including Newman, Easton and Harlow, and there was so little work that it looked as if everyone else would have to stand off also.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Barrington and all the casual hands were sacked, including Newman, Easton and Harlow, and there was so little work that it looked as if everyone else would have to stand off also.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Barrington and all the casual hands were sacked, including Newman, Easton and Harlow, and there was so little work that it looked as if everyone else would have to stand off also.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was only one other shop in the town that was doing anything at all to speak of, and that was the firm of Dauber and Botchit.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Barrington and all the casual hands were sacked, including Newman, Easton and Harlow, and there was so little work that it looked as if everyone else would have to stand off also.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Barrington and all the casual hands were sacked, including Newman, Easton and Harlow, and there was so little work that it looked as if everyone else would have to stand off also.
jobsnounUS /dʒɑːbz/
plural of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading This firm had come very much to the front during the summer, and had captured several big jobs that Rushton & Co. had expected to get, besides taking away several of the latter’s old customers.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading This firm had come very much to the front during the summer, and had captured several big jobs that Rushton & Co. had expected to get, besides taking away several of the latter’s old customers.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Barrington and all the casual hands were sacked, including Newman, Easton and Harlow, and there was so little work that it looked as if everyone else would have to stand off also.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Barrington and all the casual hands were sacked, including Newman, Easton and Harlow, and there was so little work that it looked as if everyone else would have to stand off also.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading The Wise men of the East At the end of the following week there was a terrible slaughter at Rushton’s.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The summer was practically over, so those who were stood off had but a poor chance of getting a start anywhere else, because most other firms were discharging hands as well.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This firm had come very much to the front during the summer, and had captured several big jobs that Rushton & Co. had expected to get, besides taking away several of the latter’s old customers.
NewmannounUS /ˈnuːmən/
United States film actor (born in 1925)
From this reading Barrington and all the casual hands were sacked, including Newman, Easton and Harlow, and there was so little work that it looked as if everyone else would have to stand off also.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Wise men of the East At the end of the following week there was a terrible slaughter at Rushton’s.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Barrington and all the casual hands were sacked, including Newman, Easton and Harlow, and there was so little work that it looked as if everyone else would have to stand off also.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This firm had come very much to the front during the summer, and had captured several big jobs that Rushton & Co. had expected to get, besides taking away several of the latter’s old customers.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was only one other shop in the town that was doing anything at all to speak of, and that was the firm of Dauber and Botchit.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading There was only one other shop in the town that was doing anything at all to speak of, and that was the firm of Dauber and Botchit.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The summer was practically over, so those who were stood off had but a poor chance of getting a start anywhere else, because most other firms were discharging hands as well.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The summer was practically over, so those who were stood off had but a poor chance of getting a start anywhere else, because most other firms were discharging hands as well.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The summer was practically over, so those who were stood off had but a poor chance of getting a start anywhere else, because most other firms were discharging hands as well.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading The summer was practically over, so those who were stood off had but a poor chance of getting a start anywhere else, because most other firms were discharging hands as well.
Rushton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This firm had come very much to the front during the summer, and had captured several big jobs that Rushton & Co. had expected to get, besides taking away several of the latter’s old customers.
Rushton's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Wise men of the East At the end of the following week there was a terrible slaughter at Rushton’s.
sackedadjectiveUS /sækt/
having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence
From this reading Barrington and all the casual hands were sacked, including Newman, Easton and Harlow, and there was so little work that it looked as if everyone else would have to stand off also.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading This firm had come very much to the front during the summer, and had captured several big jobs that Rushton & Co. had expected to get, besides taking away several of the latter’s old customers.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading There was only one other shop in the town that was doing anything at all to speak of, and that was the firm of Dauber and Botchit.
slaughternounUS /ˈslɔːtər/
the killing of animals (as for food)
From this reading The Wise men of the East At the end of the following week there was a terrible slaughter at Rushton’s.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Barrington and all the casual hands were sacked, including Newman, Easton and Harlow, and there was so little work that it looked as if everyone else would have to stand off also.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading There was only one other shop in the town that was doing anything at all to speak of, and that was the firm of Dauber and Botchit.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading Barrington and all the casual hands were sacked, including Newman, Easton and Harlow, and there was so little work that it looked as if everyone else would have to stand off also.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The summer was practically over, so those who were stood off had but a poor chance of getting a start anywhere else, because most other firms were discharging hands as well.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The summer was practically over, so those who were stood off had but a poor chance of getting a start anywhere else, because most other firms were discharging hands as well.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The summer was practically over, so those who were stood off had but a poor chance of getting a start anywhere else, because most other firms were discharging hands as well.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading This firm had come very much to the front during the summer, and had captured several big jobs that Rushton & Co. had expected to get, besides taking away several of the latter’s old customers.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The Wise men of the East At the end of the following week there was a terrible slaughter at Rushton’s.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Barrington and all the casual hands were sacked, including Newman, Easton and Harlow, and there was so little work that it looked as if everyone else would have to stand off also.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Wise men of the East At the end of the following week there was a terrible slaughter at Rushton’s.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Wise men of the East At the end of the following week there was a terrible slaughter at Rushton’s.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This firm had come very much to the front during the summer, and had captured several big jobs that Rushton & Co. had expected to get, besides taking away several of the latter’s old customers.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The summer was practically over, so those who were stood off had but a poor chance of getting a start anywhere else, because most other firms were discharging hands as well.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Barrington and all the casual hands were sacked, including Newman, Easton and Harlow, and there was so little work that it looked as if everyone else would have to stand off also.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading There was only one other shop in the town that was doing anything at all to speak of, and that was the firm of Dauber and Botchit.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading This firm had come very much to the front during the summer, and had captured several big jobs that Rushton & Co. had expected to get, besides taking away several of the latter’s old customers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Wise men of the East At the end of the following week there was a terrible slaughter at Rushton’s.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The Wise men of the East At the end of the following week there was a terrible slaughter at Rushton’s.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The summer was practically over, so those who were stood off had but a poor chance of getting a start anywhere else, because most other firms were discharging hands as well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Barrington and all the casual hands were sacked, including Newman, Easton and Harlow, and there was so little work that it looked as if everyone else would have to stand off also.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The summer was practically over, so those who were stood off had but a poor chance of getting a start anywhere else, because most other firms were discharging hands as well.
WiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading The Wise men of the East At the end of the following week there was a terrible slaughter at Rushton’s.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Barrington and all the casual hands were sacked, including Newman, Easton and Harlow, and there was so little work that it looked as if everyone else would have to stand off also.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Barrington and all the casual hands were sacked, including Newman, Easton and Harlow, and there was so little work that it looked as if everyone else would have to stand off also.
