AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
AfterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “Afterwards, I will consider what to do.”
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading He ordered a substantial breakfast, which, even at the low prices of a dozen years ago, amounted to fifty cents, and did full justice to what was set before him.
amountedverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪd/
past form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading He ordered a substantial breakfast, which, even at the low prices of a dozen years ago, amounted to fifty cents, and did full justice to what was set before him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I will make a good breakfast, at any rate,” said Herbert, philosophically.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading Unfortunately, too, he was quite hungry, for his misfortune had not taken away his appetite.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Unfortunately, too, he was quite hungry, for his misfortune had not taken away his appetite.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He ordered a substantial breakfast, which, even at the low prices of a dozen years ago, amounted to fifty cents, and did full justice to what was set before him.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
BUSINESSnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
CALLverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading He ordered a substantial breakfast, which, even at the low prices of a dozen years ago, amounted to fifty cents, and did full justice to what was set before him.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading “Afterwards, I will consider what to do.”
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He ordered a substantial breakfast, which, even at the low prices of a dozen years ago, amounted to fifty cents, and did full justice to what was set before him.
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Afterwards, I will consider what to do.”
dollarsnounUS /ˈdɑːlərz/
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
dozennounUS /ˈdʌzən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading He ordered a substantial breakfast, which, even at the low prices of a dozen years ago, amounted to fifty cents, and did full justice to what was set before him.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading He ordered a substantial breakfast, which, even at the low prices of a dozen years ago, amounted to fifty cents, and did full justice to what was set before him.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
fiftynounUS /ˈfɪfti/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading He ordered a substantial breakfast, which, even at the low prices of a dozen years ago, amounted to fifty cents, and did full justice to what was set before him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He ordered a substantial breakfast, which, even at the low prices of a dozen years ago, amounted to fifty cents, and did full justice to what was set before him.
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 BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “I will make a good breakfast, at any rate,” said Herbert, philosophically.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He ordered a substantial breakfast, which, even at the low prices of a dozen years ago, amounted to fifty cents, and did full justice to what was set before him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Unfortunately, too, he was quite hungry, for his misfortune had not taken away his appetite.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
hungryadjectiveUS /ˈhʌŋɡri/
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading Unfortunately, too, he was quite hungry, for his misfortune had not taken away his appetite.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I will make a good breakfast, at any rate,” said Herbert, philosophically.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
justicenounUS /ˈdʒʌstəs/
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading He ordered a substantial breakfast, which, even at the low prices of a dozen years ago, amounted to fifty cents, and did full justice to what was set before him.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He ordered a substantial breakfast, which, even at the low prices of a dozen years ago, amounted to fifty cents, and did full justice to what was set before him.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Unfortunately, too, he was quite hungry, for his misfortune had not taken away his appetite.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Unfortunately, too, he was quite hungry, for his misfortune had not taken away his appetite.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading He ordered a substantial breakfast, which, even at the low prices of a dozen years ago, amounted to fifty cents, and did full justice to what was set before him.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
philosophicallyadverbUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəli/
in a philosophic manner
From this reading “I will make a good breakfast, at any rate,” said Herbert, philosophically.
pricesnounUS /ˈpraɪsəz/
plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading He ordered a substantial breakfast, which, even at the low prices of a dozen years ago, amounted to fifty cents, and did full justice to what was set before him.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Unfortunately, too, he was quite hungry, for his misfortune had not taken away his appetite.
ratenounUS /reɪt/
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading “I will make a good breakfast, at any rate,” said Herbert, philosophically.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I will make a good breakfast, at any rate,” said Herbert, philosophically.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He ordered a substantial breakfast, which, even at the low prices of a dozen years ago, amounted to fifty cents, and did full justice to what was set before him.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading He ordered a substantial breakfast, which, even at the low prices of a dozen years ago, amounted to fifty cents, and did full justice to what was set before him.
sumnounUS /sʌm/
a quantity of money
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Unfortunately, too, he was quite hungry, for his misfortune had not taken away his appetite.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Unfortunately, too, he was quite hungry, for his misfortune had not taken away his appetite.
UnfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Unfortunately, too, he was quite hungry, for his misfortune had not taken away his appetite.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A BUSINESS CALL It was certainly a startling discovery for Herbert to make, that out of sixty dollars he had only four left, now that he had paid for another day at the hotel, and this small sum must be further diminished by the expense of a breakfast.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Afterwards, I will consider what to do.”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He ordered a substantial breakfast, which, even at the low prices of a dozen years ago, amounted to fifty cents, and did full justice to what was set before him.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I will make a good breakfast, at any rate,” said Herbert, philosophically.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading He ordered a substantial breakfast, which, even at the low prices of a dozen years ago, amounted to fifty cents, and did full justice to what was set before him.
