adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After he was graduated and became a reporter on the New York Republic, he wrote more stories, in each of which a reporter was the hero, and in which his failure or success in gathering news supplied the plot.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After he was graduated and became a reporter on the New York Republic, he wrote more stories, in each of which a reporter was the hero, and in which his failure or success in gathering news supplied the plot.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading They also were well received.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Philip Endicott was at Harvard, he wrote stories of undergraduate life suggested by things that had happened to himself and to men he knew.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading These appeared first in the magazines, and later in a book under the title of “Tales of the Streets.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Philip Endicott was at Harvard, he wrote stories of undergraduate life suggested by things that had happened to himself and to men he knew.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading After he was graduated and became a reporter on the New York Republic, he wrote more stories, in each of which a reporter was the hero, and in which his failure or success in gathering news supplied the plot.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Under the title of “Tales of the Yard” they were collected in book form, and sold surprisingly well.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Philip Endicott was at Harvard, he wrote stories of undergraduate life suggested by things that had happened to himself and to men he knew.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Under the title of “Tales of the Yard” they were collected in book form, and sold surprisingly well.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading After he was graduated and became a reporter on the New York Republic, he wrote more stories, in each of which a reporter was the hero, and in which his failure or success in gathering news supplied the plot.
EndicottnounUS /ˈendɪkɑːt/
born in England; in 1629 he became the founder of the Massachusetts Bay Colony (1588-1665)
From this reading When Philip Endicott was at Harvard, he wrote stories of undergraduate life suggested by things that had happened to himself and to men he knew.
failurenounUS /ˈfeɪljər/
an act that fails
From this reading After he was graduated and became a reporter on the New York Republic, he wrote more stories, in each of which a reporter was the hero, and in which his failure or success in gathering news supplied the plot.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading These appeared first in the magazines, and later in a book under the title of “Tales of the Streets.”
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Under the title of “Tales of the Yard” they were collected in book form, and sold surprisingly well.
gatheringnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading After he was graduated and became a reporter on the New York Republic, he wrote more stories, in each of which a reporter was the hero, and in which his failure or success in gathering news supplied the plot.
graduatedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːeɪtɪd/
marked with or divided into degrees
From this reading After he was graduated and became a reporter on the New York Republic, he wrote more stories, in each of which a reporter was the hero, and in which his failure or success in gathering news supplied the plot.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Philip Endicott was at Harvard, he wrote stories of undergraduate life suggested by things that had happened to himself and to men he knew.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading When Philip Endicott was at Harvard, he wrote stories of undergraduate life suggested by things that had happened to himself and to men he knew.
HarvardnounUS /ˈhɑːrvərd/
a university in Massachusetts
From this reading When Philip Endicott was at Harvard, he wrote stories of undergraduate life suggested by things that had happened to himself and to men he knew.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Philip Endicott was at Harvard, he wrote stories of undergraduate life suggested by things that had happened to himself and to men he knew.
heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading After he was graduated and became a reporter on the New York Republic, he wrote more stories, in each of which a reporter was the hero, and in which his failure or success in gathering news supplied the plot.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Philip Endicott was at Harvard, he wrote stories of undergraduate life suggested by things that had happened to himself and to men he knew.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After he was graduated and became a reporter on the New York Republic, he wrote more stories, in each of which a reporter was the hero, and in which his failure or success in gathering news supplied the plot.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Under the title of “Tales of the Yard” they were collected in book form, and sold surprisingly well.
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 When Philip Endicott was at Harvard, he wrote stories of undergraduate life suggested by things that had happened to himself and to men he knew.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading These appeared first in the magazines, and later in a book under the title of “Tales of the Streets.”
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading When Philip Endicott was at Harvard, he wrote stories of undergraduate life suggested by things that had happened to himself and to men he knew.
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading These appeared first in the magazines, and later in a book under the title of “Tales of the Streets.”
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading When Philip Endicott was at Harvard, he wrote stories of undergraduate life suggested by things that had happened to himself and to men he knew.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After he was graduated and became a reporter on the New York Republic, he wrote more stories, in each of which a reporter was the hero, and in which his failure or success in gathering news supplied the plot.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading After he was graduated and became a reporter on the New York Republic, he wrote more stories, in each of which a reporter was the hero, and in which his failure or success in gathering news supplied the plot.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading After he was graduated and became a reporter on the New York Republic, he wrote more stories, in each of which a reporter was the hero, and in which his failure or success in gathering news supplied the plot.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Philip Endicott was at Harvard, he wrote stories of undergraduate life suggested by things that had happened to himself and to men he knew.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After he was graduated and became a reporter on the New York Republic, he wrote more stories, in each of which a reporter was the hero, and in which his failure or success in gathering news supplied the plot.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After he was graduated and became a reporter on the New York Republic, he wrote more stories, in each of which a reporter was the hero, and in which his failure or success in gathering news supplied the plot.
PhilipnounUS /ˈfɪləp/
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading When Philip Endicott was at Harvard, he wrote stories of undergraduate life suggested by things that had happened to himself and to men he knew.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading After he was graduated and became a reporter on the New York Republic, he wrote more stories, in each of which a reporter was the hero, and in which his failure or success in gathering news supplied the plot.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading They also were well received.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading After he was graduated and became a reporter on the New York Republic, he wrote more stories, in each of which a reporter was the hero, and in which his failure or success in gathering news supplied the plot.
RepublicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading After he was graduated and became a reporter on the New York Republic, he wrote more stories, in each of which a reporter was the hero, and in which his failure or success in gathering news supplied the plot.
soldadjectiveUS /soʊld/
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading Under the title of “Tales of the Yard” they were collected in book form, and sold surprisingly well.
storiesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading When Philip Endicott was at Harvard, he wrote stories of undergraduate life suggested by things that had happened to himself and to men he knew.
StreetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading These appeared first in the magazines, and later in a book under the title of “Tales of the Streets.”
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading After he was graduated and became a reporter on the New York Republic, he wrote more stories, in each of which a reporter was the hero, and in which his failure or success in gathering news supplied the plot.
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading When Philip Endicott was at Harvard, he wrote stories of undergraduate life suggested by things that had happened to himself and to men he knew.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading After he was graduated and became a reporter on the New York Republic, he wrote more stories, in each of which a reporter was the hero, and in which his failure or success in gathering news supplied the plot.
surprisinglyadverbUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋli/
in a surprising manner
From this reading Under the title of “Tales of the Yard” they were collected in book form, and sold surprisingly well.
TalesnounUS /teɪlz/
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Under the title of “Tales of the Yard” they were collected in book form, and sold surprisingly well.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Philip Endicott was at Harvard, he wrote stories of undergraduate life suggested by things that had happened to himself and to men he knew.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Under the title of “Tales of the Yard” they were collected in book form, and sold surprisingly well.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These appeared first in the magazines, and later in a book under the title of “Tales of the Streets.”
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Under the title of “Tales of the Yard” they were collected in book form, and sold surprisingly well.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading When Philip Endicott was at Harvard, he wrote stories of undergraduate life suggested by things that had happened to himself and to men he knew.
titlenounUS /ˈtaɪtəl/
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Under the title of “Tales of the Yard” they were collected in book form, and sold surprisingly well.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Philip Endicott was at Harvard, he wrote stories of undergraduate life suggested by things that had happened to himself and to men he knew.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the title of “Tales of the Yard” they were collected in book form, and sold surprisingly well.
undergraduatenounUS /ˌʌndərˈɡrædʒəwət/
a university student who has not yet received a first degree
From this reading When Philip Endicott was at Harvard, he wrote stories of undergraduate life suggested by things that had happened to himself and to men he knew.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Philip Endicott was at Harvard, he wrote stories of undergraduate life suggested by things that had happened to himself and to men he knew.
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 Under the title of “Tales of the Yard” they were collected in book form, and sold surprisingly well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Under the title of “Tales of the Yard” they were collected in book form, and sold surprisingly well.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Philip Endicott was at Harvard, he wrote stories of undergraduate life suggested by things that had happened to himself and to men he knew.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After he was graduated and became a reporter on the New York Republic, he wrote more stories, in each of which a reporter was the hero, and in which his failure or success in gathering news supplied the plot.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading When Philip Endicott was at Harvard, he wrote stories of undergraduate life suggested by things that had happened to himself and to men he knew.
YardnounUS /jɑːrd/
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Under the title of “Tales of the Yard” they were collected in book form, and sold surprisingly well.
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading After he was graduated and became a reporter on the New York Republic, he wrote more stories, in each of which a reporter was the hero, and in which his failure or success in gathering news supplied the plot.
