AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A week later one of the New York evening papers printed an inspiring view of Merle Dalton Whipple in what was said to be the rough garb of the workingman.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He stanchly fronted the world in a corduroy suit and high-laced boots, a handkerchief knotted at his throat above a flannel shirt, and a somewhat proletarian cap set upon his well-posed head.
addressedadjectiveUS /əˈdrest/
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading A copy of this enterprising sheet, addressed in an unknown hand, arrived at the Whipple New Place, to further distress the bereft family.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A week later one of the New York evening papers printed an inspiring view of Merle Dalton Whipple in what was said to be the rough garb of the workingman.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He stanchly fronted the world in a corduroy suit and high-laced boots, a handkerchief knotted at his throat above a flannel shirt, and a somewhat proletarian cap set upon his well-posed head.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A copy of this enterprising sheet, addressed in an unknown hand, arrived at the Whipple New Place, to further distress the bereft family.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He stanchly fronted the world in a corduroy suit and high-laced boots, a handkerchief knotted at his throat above a flannel shirt, and a somewhat proletarian cap set upon his well-posed head.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A week later one of the New York evening papers printed an inspiring view of Merle Dalton Whipple in what was said to be the rough garb of the workingman.
bereftadjectiveUS /bərˈeft/
unhappy in love; suffering from unrequited love
From this reading A copy of this enterprising sheet, addressed in an unknown hand, arrived at the Whipple New Place, to further distress the bereft family.
bootsnounUS /buːts/
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading He stanchly fronted the world in a corduroy suit and high-laced boots, a handkerchief knotted at his throat above a flannel shirt, and a somewhat proletarian cap set upon his well-posed head.
capnounUS /kæp/
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading He stanchly fronted the world in a corduroy suit and high-laced boots, a handkerchief knotted at his throat above a flannel shirt, and a somewhat proletarian cap set upon his well-posed head.
captionnounUS /ˈkæpʃən/
taking exception; especially a quibble based on a captious argument
From this reading The caption ran: "Young Millionaire Socialist Leaves Life of Luxury to be Simple Toiler."
copynounUS /ˈkɑːpi/
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading A copy of this enterprising sheet, addressed in an unknown hand, arrived at the Whipple New Place, to further distress the bereft family.
corduroynounUS /ˈkɔːrdərɔɪ/
a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton
From this reading He stanchly fronted the world in a corduroy suit and high-laced boots, a handkerchief knotted at his throat above a flannel shirt, and a somewhat proletarian cap set upon his well-posed head.
DaltonnounUS /ˈdɔːltən/
English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844)
From this reading A week later one of the New York evening papers printed an inspiring view of Merle Dalton Whipple in what was said to be the rough garb of the workingman.
distressnounUS /dɪˈstres/
psychological suffering
From this reading A copy of this enterprising sheet, addressed in an unknown hand, arrived at the Whipple New Place, to further distress the bereft family.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading Only Sharon Whipple was not distressed.
enterprisingadjectiveUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/
marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
From this reading A copy of this enterprising sheet, addressed in an unknown hand, arrived at the Whipple New Place, to further distress the bereft family.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A week later one of the New York evening papers printed an inspiring view of Merle Dalton Whipple in what was said to be the rough garb of the workingman.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading A copy of this enterprising sheet, addressed in an unknown hand, arrived at the Whipple New Place, to further distress the bereft family.
flannelnounUS /ˈflænəl/
a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading He stanchly fronted the world in a corduroy suit and high-laced boots, a handkerchief knotted at his throat above a flannel shirt, and a somewhat proletarian cap set upon his well-posed head.
frontedverbUS /ˈfrʌntɪd/
past form of “front” — be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
From this reading He stanchly fronted the world in a corduroy suit and high-laced boots, a handkerchief knotted at his throat above a flannel shirt, and a somewhat proletarian cap set upon his well-posed head.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading A copy of this enterprising sheet, addressed in an unknown hand, arrived at the Whipple New Place, to further distress the bereft family.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading A week later one of the New York evening papers printed an inspiring view of Merle Dalton Whipple in what was said to be the rough garb of the workingman.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A copy of this enterprising sheet, addressed in an unknown hand, arrived at the Whipple New Place, to further distress the bereft family.
handkerchiefnounUS /ˈhæŋkərtʃɪf/
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading He stanchly fronted the world in a corduroy suit and high-laced boots, a handkerchief knotted at his throat above a flannel shirt, and a somewhat proletarian cap set upon his well-posed head.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stanchly fronted the world in a corduroy suit and high-laced boots, a handkerchief knotted at his throat above a flannel shirt, and a somewhat proletarian cap set upon his well-posed head.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He stanchly fronted the world in a corduroy suit and high-laced boots, a handkerchief knotted at his throat above a flannel shirt, and a somewhat proletarian cap set upon his well-posed head.
high-laced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He stanchly fronted the world in a corduroy suit and high-laced boots, a handkerchief knotted at his throat above a flannel shirt, and a somewhat proletarian cap set upon his well-posed head.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He stanchly fronted the world in a corduroy suit and high-laced boots, a handkerchief knotted at his throat above a flannel shirt, and a somewhat proletarian cap set upon his well-posed head.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A week later one of the New York evening papers printed an inspiring view of Merle Dalton Whipple in what was said to be the rough garb of the workingman.
inspiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/
stimulating or exalting to the spirit
From this reading A week later one of the New York evening papers printed an inspiring view of Merle Dalton Whipple in what was said to be the rough garb of the workingman.
knottedadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːtɪd/
tied with a knot
From this reading He stanchly fronted the world in a corduroy suit and high-laced boots, a handkerchief knotted at his throat above a flannel shirt, and a somewhat proletarian cap set upon his well-posed head.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A week later one of the New York evening papers printed an inspiring view of Merle Dalton Whipple in what was said to be the rough garb of the workingman.
LeavesnounUS /liːvz/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The caption ran: "Young Millionaire Socialist Leaves Life of Luxury to be Simple Toiler."
LifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The caption ran: "Young Millionaire Socialist Leaves Life of Luxury to be Simple Toiler."
LuxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading The caption ran: "Young Millionaire Socialist Leaves Life of Luxury to be Simple Toiler."
MerlenounUS /mɜːrl/
common black European thrush
From this reading A week later one of the New York evening papers printed an inspiring view of Merle Dalton Whipple in what was said to be the rough garb of the workingman.
MillionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading The caption ran: "Young Millionaire Socialist Leaves Life of Luxury to be Simple Toiler."
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A week later one of the New York evening papers printed an inspiring view of Merle Dalton Whipple in what was said to be the rough garb of the workingman.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Only Sharon Whipple was not distressed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A week later one of the New York evening papers printed an inspiring view of Merle Dalton Whipple in what was said to be the rough garb of the workingman.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A week later one of the New York evening papers printed an inspiring view of Merle Dalton Whipple in what was said to be the rough garb of the workingman.
OnlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Only Sharon Whipple was not distressed.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading A week later one of the New York evening papers printed an inspiring view of Merle Dalton Whipple in what was said to be the rough garb of the workingman.
PlacenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A copy of this enterprising sheet, addressed in an unknown hand, arrived at the Whipple New Place, to further distress the bereft family.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading A week later one of the New York evening papers printed an inspiring view of Merle Dalton Whipple in what was said to be the rough garb of the workingman.
proletariannounUS /ˌproʊləˈteriən/
a member of the working class (not necessarily employed)
From this reading He stanchly fronted the world in a corduroy suit and high-laced boots, a handkerchief knotted at his throat above a flannel shirt, and a somewhat proletarian cap set upon his well-posed head.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The caption ran: "Young Millionaire Socialist Leaves Life of Luxury to be Simple Toiler."
roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading A week later one of the New York evening papers printed an inspiring view of Merle Dalton Whipple in what was said to be the rough garb of the workingman.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A week later one of the New York evening papers printed an inspiring view of Merle Dalton Whipple in what was said to be the rough garb of the workingman.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He stanchly fronted the world in a corduroy suit and high-laced boots, a handkerchief knotted at his throat above a flannel shirt, and a somewhat proletarian cap set upon his well-posed head.
Sharon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Only Sharon Whipple was not distressed.
sheetnounUS /ʃiːt/
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading A copy of this enterprising sheet, addressed in an unknown hand, arrived at the Whipple New Place, to further distress the bereft family.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading He stanchly fronted the world in a corduroy suit and high-laced boots, a handkerchief knotted at his throat above a flannel shirt, and a somewhat proletarian cap set upon his well-posed head.
SimpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The caption ran: "Young Millionaire Socialist Leaves Life of Luxury to be Simple Toiler."
SocialistnounUS /ˈsoʊʃələst/
a political advocate of socialism
From this reading The caption ran: "Young Millionaire Socialist Leaves Life of Luxury to be Simple Toiler."
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He stanchly fronted the world in a corduroy suit and high-laced boots, a handkerchief knotted at his throat above a flannel shirt, and a somewhat proletarian cap set upon his well-posed head.
stanchlyadverb
in a staunch manner
From this reading He stanchly fronted the world in a corduroy suit and high-laced boots, a handkerchief knotted at his throat above a flannel shirt, and a somewhat proletarian cap set upon his well-posed head.
suitverbUS /suːt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading He stanchly fronted the world in a corduroy suit and high-laced boots, a handkerchief knotted at his throat above a flannel shirt, and a somewhat proletarian cap set upon his well-posed head.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A week later one of the New York evening papers printed an inspiring view of Merle Dalton Whipple in what was said to be the rough garb of the workingman.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A copy of this enterprising sheet, addressed in an unknown hand, arrived at the Whipple New Place, to further distress the bereft family.
throatnounUS /θroʊt/
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading He stanchly fronted the world in a corduroy suit and high-laced boots, a handkerchief knotted at his throat above a flannel shirt, and a somewhat proletarian cap set upon his well-posed head.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A week later one of the New York evening papers printed an inspiring view of Merle Dalton Whipple in what was said to be the rough garb of the workingman.
Toilernoun
one who works strenuously
From this reading The caption ran: "Young Millionaire Socialist Leaves Life of Luxury to be Simple Toiler."
unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading A copy of this enterprising sheet, addressed in an unknown hand, arrived at the Whipple New Place, to further distress the bereft family.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He stanchly fronted the world in a corduroy suit and high-laced boots, a handkerchief knotted at his throat above a flannel shirt, and a somewhat proletarian cap set upon his well-posed head.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A week later one of the New York evening papers printed an inspiring view of Merle Dalton Whipple in what was said to be the rough garb of the workingman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A week later one of the New York evening papers printed an inspiring view of Merle Dalton Whipple in what was said to be the rough garb of the workingman.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week later one of the New York evening papers printed an inspiring view of Merle Dalton Whipple in what was said to be the rough garb of the workingman.
well-posed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He stanchly fronted the world in a corduroy suit and high-laced boots, a handkerchief knotted at his throat above a flannel shirt, and a somewhat proletarian cap set upon his well-posed head.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A week later one of the New York evening papers printed an inspiring view of Merle Dalton Whipple in what was said to be the rough garb of the workingman.
Whipple
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A week later one of the New York evening papers printed an inspiring view of Merle Dalton Whipple in what was said to be the rough garb of the workingman.
workingmannoun
an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading A week later one of the New York evening papers printed an inspiring view of Merle Dalton Whipple in what was said to be the rough garb of the workingman.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He stanchly fronted the world in a corduroy suit and high-laced boots, a handkerchief knotted at his throat above a flannel shirt, and a somewhat proletarian cap set upon his well-posed head.
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 A week later one of the New York evening papers printed an inspiring view of Merle Dalton Whipple in what was said to be the rough garb of the workingman.
YoungadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The caption ran: "Young Millionaire Socialist Leaves Life of Luxury to be Simple Toiler."
