adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But I could fill a book with the experiences of my friends.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How many poor widows, in the hope of sustaining their families and educating their children, have tried the illusive, and, at best, doubtful experiment of taking boarders, to find themselves in a year or two, or three, hopelessly involved in debt, a life time of labor would fail to cancel.
articlesnounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəlz/
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Many, from pride, resort to this means of getting a living, because--why I never could comprehend--taking boarders is thought to be more genteel than needlework or keeping a small store for the sale of fancy articles.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading How many poor widows, in the hope of sustaining their families and educating their children, have tried the illusive, and, at best, doubtful experiment of taking boarders, to find themselves in a year or two, or three, hopelessly involved in debt, a life time of labor would fail to cancel.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Many, from pride, resort to this means of getting a living, because--why I never could comprehend--taking boarders is thought to be more genteel than needlework or keeping a small store for the sale of fancy articles.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Many, from pride, resort to this means of getting a living, because--why I never could comprehend--taking boarders is thought to be more genteel than needlework or keeping a small store for the sale of fancy articles.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading How many poor widows, in the hope of sustaining their families and educating their children, have tried the illusive, and, at best, doubtful experiment of taking boarders, to find themselves in a year or two, or three, hopelessly involved in debt, a life time of labor would fail to cancel.
BOARDERSnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house
From this reading EXPERIENCE IN TAKING BOARDERS.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading But I could fill a book with the experiences of my friends.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I could fill a book with the experiences of my friends.
cancelverbUS /ˈkænsəl/
postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled
From this reading How many poor widows, in the hope of sustaining their families and educating their children, have tried the illusive, and, at best, doubtful experiment of taking boarders, to find themselves in a year or two, or three, hopelessly involved in debt, a life time of labor would fail to cancel.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading How many poor widows, in the hope of sustaining their families and educating their children, have tried the illusive, and, at best, doubtful experiment of taking boarders, to find themselves in a year or two, or three, hopelessly involved in debt, a life time of labor would fail to cancel.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading Many, from pride, resort to this means of getting a living, because--why I never could comprehend--taking boarders is thought to be more genteel than needlework or keeping a small store for the sale of fancy articles.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But I could fill a book with the experiences of my friends.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading How many poor widows, in the hope of sustaining their families and educating their children, have tried the illusive, and, at best, doubtful experiment of taking boarders, to find themselves in a year or two, or three, hopelessly involved in debt, a life time of labor would fail to cancel.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading How many poor widows, in the hope of sustaining their families and educating their children, have tried the illusive, and, at best, doubtful experiment of taking boarders, to find themselves in a year or two, or three, hopelessly involved in debt, a life time of labor would fail to cancel.
educatingverbUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “educate” — give an education to
From this reading How many poor widows, in the hope of sustaining their families and educating their children, have tried the illusive, and, at best, doubtful experiment of taking boarders, to find themselves in a year or two, or three, hopelessly involved in debt, a life time of labor would fail to cancel.
EXPERIENCEverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading EXPERIENCE IN TAKING BOARDERS.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading I HAVE no experiences of my own to relate on this subject.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading How many poor widows, in the hope of sustaining their families and educating their children, have tried the illusive, and, at best, doubtful experiment of taking boarders, to find themselves in a year or two, or three, hopelessly involved in debt, a life time of labor would fail to cancel.
failverbUS /feɪl/
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading How many poor widows, in the hope of sustaining their families and educating their children, have tried the illusive, and, at best, doubtful experiment of taking boarders, to find themselves in a year or two, or three, hopelessly involved in debt, a life time of labor would fail to cancel.
familiesnounUS /ˈfæməliz/
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading How many poor widows, in the hope of sustaining their families and educating their children, have tried the illusive, and, at best, doubtful experiment of taking boarders, to find themselves in a year or two, or three, hopelessly involved in debt, a life time of labor would fail to cancel.
fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Many, from pride, resort to this means of getting a living, because--why I never could comprehend--taking boarders is thought to be more genteel than needlework or keeping a small store for the sale of fancy articles.
fillverbUS /fɪl/
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading But I could fill a book with the experiences of my friends.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading How many poor widows, in the hope of sustaining their families and educating their children, have tried the illusive, and, at best, doubtful experiment of taking boarders, to find themselves in a year or two, or three, hopelessly involved in debt, a life time of labor would fail to cancel.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Many, from pride, resort to this means of getting a living, because--why I never could comprehend--taking boarders is thought to be more genteel than needlework or keeping a small store for the sale of fancy articles.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But I could fill a book with the experiences of my friends.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Many, from pride, resort to this means of getting a living, because--why I never could comprehend--taking boarders is thought to be more genteel than needlework or keeping a small store for the sale of fancy articles.
genteeladjectiveUS /dʒenˈtiːl/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading Many, from pride, resort to this means of getting a living, because--why I never could comprehend--taking boarders is thought to be more genteel than needlework or keeping a small store for the sale of fancy articles.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Many, from pride, resort to this means of getting a living, because--why I never could comprehend--taking boarders is thought to be more genteel than needlework or keeping a small store for the sale of fancy articles.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I HAVE no experiences of my own to relate on this subject.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading How many poor widows, in the hope of sustaining their families and educating their children, have tried the illusive, and, at best, doubtful experiment of taking boarders, to find themselves in a year or two, or three, hopelessly involved in debt, a life time of labor would fail to cancel.
hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/
in a hopeless manner
From this reading How many poor widows, in the hope of sustaining their families and educating their children, have tried the illusive, and, at best, doubtful experiment of taking boarders, to find themselves in a year or two, or three, hopelessly involved in debt, a life time of labor would fail to cancel.
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From this reading How many poor widows, in the hope of sustaining their families and educating their children, have tried the illusive, and, at best, doubtful experiment of taking boarders, to find themselves in a year or two, or three, hopelessly involved in debt, a life time of labor would fail to cancel.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I HAVE no experiences of my own to relate on this subject.
illusiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːsɪv/
based on or having the nature of an illusion
From this reading How many poor widows, in the hope of sustaining their families and educating their children, have tried the illusive, and, at best, doubtful experiment of taking boarders, to find themselves in a year or two, or three, hopelessly involved in debt, a life time of labor would fail to cancel.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EXPERIENCE IN TAKING BOARDERS.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading How many poor widows, in the hope of sustaining their families and educating their children, have tried the illusive, and, at best, doubtful experiment of taking boarders, to find themselves in a year or two, or three, hopelessly involved in debt, a life time of labor would fail to cancel.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Many, from pride, resort to this means of getting a living, because--why I never could comprehend--taking boarders is thought to be more genteel than needlework or keeping a small store for the sale of fancy articles.
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading Many, from pride, resort to this means of getting a living, because--why I never could comprehend--taking boarders is thought to be more genteel than needlework or keeping a small store for the sale of fancy articles.
labornounUS /ˈleɪbər/
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading How many poor widows, in the hope of sustaining their families and educating their children, have tried the illusive, and, at best, doubtful experiment of taking boarders, to find themselves in a year or two, or three, hopelessly involved in debt, a life time of labor would fail to cancel.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading How many poor widows, in the hope of sustaining their families and educating their children, have tried the illusive, and, at best, doubtful experiment of taking boarders, to find themselves in a year or two, or three, hopelessly involved in debt, a life time of labor would fail to cancel.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Many, from pride, resort to this means of getting a living, because--why I never could comprehend--taking boarders is thought to be more genteel than needlework or keeping a small store for the sale of fancy articles.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading How many poor widows, in the hope of sustaining their families and educating their children, have tried the illusive, and, at best, doubtful experiment of taking boarders, to find themselves in a year or two, or three, hopelessly involved in debt, a life time of labor would fail to cancel.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Many, from pride, resort to this means of getting a living, because--why I never could comprehend--taking boarders is thought to be more genteel than needlework or keeping a small store for the sale of fancy articles.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Many, from pride, resort to this means of getting a living, because--why I never could comprehend--taking boarders is thought to be more genteel than needlework or keeping a small store for the sale of fancy articles.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I HAVE no experiences of my own to relate on this subject.
needleworknounUS /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/
a creation created or assembled by needle and thread
From this reading Many, from pride, resort to this means of getting a living, because--why I never could comprehend--taking boarders is thought to be more genteel than needlework or keeping a small store for the sale of fancy articles.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Many, from pride, resort to this means of getting a living, because--why I never could comprehend--taking boarders is thought to be more genteel than needlework or keeping a small store for the sale of fancy articles.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading I HAVE no experiences of my own to relate on this subject.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I HAVE no experiences of my own to relate on this subject.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I HAVE no experiences of my own to relate on this subject.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading How many poor widows, in the hope of sustaining their families and educating their children, have tried the illusive, and, at best, doubtful experiment of taking boarders, to find themselves in a year or two, or three, hopelessly involved in debt, a life time of labor would fail to cancel.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I HAVE no experiences of my own to relate on this subject.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading How many poor widows, in the hope of sustaining their families and educating their children, have tried the illusive, and, at best, doubtful experiment of taking boarders, to find themselves in a year or two, or three, hopelessly involved in debt, a life time of labor would fail to cancel.
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Many, from pride, resort to this means of getting a living, because--why I never could comprehend--taking boarders is thought to be more genteel than needlework or keeping a small store for the sale of fancy articles.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading I HAVE no experiences of my own to relate on this subject.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading Many, from pride, resort to this means of getting a living, because--why I never could comprehend--taking boarders is thought to be more genteel than needlework or keeping a small store for the sale of fancy articles.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading Many, from pride, resort to this means of getting a living, because--why I never could comprehend--taking boarders is thought to be more genteel than needlework or keeping a small store for the sale of fancy articles.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Many, from pride, resort to this means of getting a living, because--why I never could comprehend--taking boarders is thought to be more genteel than needlework or keeping a small store for the sale of fancy articles.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Many, from pride, resort to this means of getting a living, because--why I never could comprehend--taking boarders is thought to be more genteel than needlework or keeping a small store for the sale of fancy articles.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I HAVE no experiences of my own to relate on this subject.
sustainingverbUS /səˈsteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “sustain” — lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading How many poor widows, in the hope of sustaining their families and educating their children, have tried the illusive, and, at best, doubtful experiment of taking boarders, to find themselves in a year or two, or three, hopelessly involved in debt, a life time of labor would fail to cancel.
TAKINGnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading EXPERIENCE IN TAKING BOARDERS.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Many, from pride, resort to this means of getting a living, because--why I never could comprehend--taking boarders is thought to be more genteel than needlework or keeping a small store for the sale of fancy articles.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But I could fill a book with the experiences of my friends.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading How many poor widows, in the hope of sustaining their families and educating their children, have tried the illusive, and, at best, doubtful experiment of taking boarders, to find themselves in a year or two, or three, hopelessly involved in debt, a life time of labor would fail to cancel.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading How many poor widows, in the hope of sustaining their families and educating their children, have tried the illusive, and, at best, doubtful experiment of taking boarders, to find themselves in a year or two, or three, hopelessly involved in debt, a life time of labor would fail to cancel.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I HAVE no experiences of my own to relate on this subject.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Many, from pride, resort to this means of getting a living, because--why I never could comprehend--taking boarders is thought to be more genteel than needlework or keeping a small store for the sale of fancy articles.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading How many poor widows, in the hope of sustaining their families and educating their children, have tried the illusive, and, at best, doubtful experiment of taking boarders, to find themselves in a year or two, or three, hopelessly involved in debt, a life time of labor would fail to cancel.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading How many poor widows, in the hope of sustaining their families and educating their children, have tried the illusive, and, at best, doubtful experiment of taking boarders, to find themselves in a year or two, or three, hopelessly involved in debt, a life time of labor would fail to cancel.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I HAVE no experiences of my own to relate on this subject.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading How many poor widows, in the hope of sustaining their families and educating their children, have tried the illusive, and, at best, doubtful experiment of taking boarders, to find themselves in a year or two, or three, hopelessly involved in debt, a life time of labor would fail to cancel.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading How many poor widows, in the hope of sustaining their families and educating their children, have tried the illusive, and, at best, doubtful experiment of taking boarders, to find themselves in a year or two, or three, hopelessly involved in debt, a life time of labor would fail to cancel.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Many, from pride, resort to this means of getting a living, because--why I never could comprehend--taking boarders is thought to be more genteel than needlework or keeping a small store for the sale of fancy articles.
widowsnounUS /ˈwɪdoʊz/
plural of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading How many poor widows, in the hope of sustaining their families and educating their children, have tried the illusive, and, at best, doubtful experiment of taking boarders, to find themselves in a year or two, or three, hopelessly involved in debt, a life time of labor would fail to cancel.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But I could fill a book with the experiences of my friends.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading How many poor widows, in the hope of sustaining their families and educating their children, have tried the illusive, and, at best, doubtful experiment of taking boarders, to find themselves in a year or two, or three, hopelessly involved in debt, a life time of labor would fail to cancel.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading How many poor widows, in the hope of sustaining their families and educating their children, have tried the illusive, and, at best, doubtful experiment of taking boarders, to find themselves in a year or two, or three, hopelessly involved in debt, a life time of labor would fail to cancel.
