AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GETTING A SITUATION The next morning Herbert reported himself at his new boarding place.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Our hero would have preferred a greater degree of neatness both in the table and in the guests, but he felt that he would be lucky, if he should find himself able to pay his expenses even here.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He found the fare very far from first-class, while his fellow-boarders appeared at the table mostly in shirt-sleeves, and were evidently workingmen.
annoyancesnounUS /əˈnɔɪənsɪz/
plural of “annoyance” — the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading He was not to be daunted by little annoyances, but looked for compensation in the future.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He found the fare very far from first-class, while his fellow-boarders appeared at the table mostly in shirt-sleeves, and were evidently workingmen.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GETTING A SITUATION The next morning Herbert reported himself at his new boarding place.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Our hero would have preferred a greater degree of neatness both in the table and in the guests, but he felt that he would be lucky, if he should find himself able to pay his expenses even here.
boardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading GETTING A SITUATION The next morning Herbert reported himself at his new boarding place.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Our hero would have preferred a greater degree of neatness both in the table and in the guests, but he felt that he would be lucky, if he should find himself able to pay his expenses even here.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Our hero would have preferred a greater degree of neatness both in the table and in the guests, but he felt that he would be lucky, if he should find himself able to pay his expenses even here.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was not to be daunted by little annoyances, but looked for compensation in the future.
compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading He was not to be daunted by little annoyances, but looked for compensation in the future.
dauntedadjectiveUS /ˈdɔːntɪd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading He was not to be daunted by little annoyances, but looked for compensation in the future.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He waited impatiently for the next day, when Mr. Godfrey would return.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Our hero would have preferred a greater degree of neatness both in the table and in the guests, but he felt that he would be lucky, if he should find himself able to pay his expenses even here.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Our hero would have preferred a greater degree of neatness both in the table and in the guests, but he felt that he would be lucky, if he should find himself able to pay his expenses even here.
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He found the fare very far from first-class, while his fellow-boarders appeared at the table mostly in shirt-sleeves, and were evidently workingmen.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading Our hero would have preferred a greater degree of neatness both in the table and in the guests, but he felt that he would be lucky, if he should find himself able to pay his expenses even here.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He found the fare very far from first-class, while his fellow-boarders appeared at the table mostly in shirt-sleeves, and were evidently workingmen.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading He found the fare very far from first-class, while his fellow-boarders appeared at the table mostly in shirt-sleeves, and were evidently workingmen.
fellow-boarders
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From this reading He found the fare very far from first-class, while his fellow-boarders appeared at the table mostly in shirt-sleeves, and were evidently workingmen.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Our hero would have preferred a greater degree of neatness both in the table and in the guests, but he felt that he would be lucky, if he should find himself able to pay his expenses even here.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Our hero would have preferred a greater degree of neatness both in the table and in the guests, but he felt that he would be lucky, if he should find himself able to pay his expenses even here.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading He found the fare very far from first-class, while his fellow-boarders appeared at the table mostly in shirt-sleeves, and were evidently workingmen.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was not to be daunted by little annoyances, but looked for compensation in the future.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading He found the fare very far from first-class, while his fellow-boarders appeared at the table mostly in shirt-sleeves, and were evidently workingmen.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He found the fare very far from first-class, while his fellow-boarders appeared at the table mostly in shirt-sleeves, and were evidently workingmen.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading He was not to be daunted by little annoyances, but looked for compensation in the future.
GETTINGnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading GETTING A SITUATION The next morning Herbert reported himself at his new boarding place.
Godfrey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He waited impatiently for the next day, when Mr. Godfrey would return.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Our hero would have preferred a greater degree of neatness both in the table and in the guests, but he felt that he would be lucky, if he should find himself able to pay his expenses even here.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Our hero would have preferred a greater degree of neatness both in the table and in the guests, but he felt that he would be lucky, if he should find himself able to pay his expenses even here.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Our hero would have preferred a greater degree of neatness both in the table and in the guests, but he felt that he would be lucky, if he should find himself able to pay his expenses even here.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found the fare very far from first-class, while his fellow-boarders appeared at the table mostly in shirt-sleeves, and were evidently workingmen.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading GETTING A SITUATION The next morning Herbert reported himself at his new boarding place.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Our hero would have preferred a greater degree of neatness both in the table and in the guests, but he felt that he would be lucky, if he should find himself able to pay his expenses even here.
heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Our hero would have preferred a greater degree of neatness both in the table and in the guests, but he felt that he would be lucky, if he should find himself able to pay his expenses even here.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading GETTING A SITUATION The next morning Herbert reported himself at his new boarding place.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GETTING A SITUATION The next morning Herbert reported himself at his new boarding place.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Our hero would have preferred a greater degree of neatness both in the table and in the guests, but he felt that he would be lucky, if he should find himself able to pay his expenses even here.
impatientlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading He waited impatiently for the next day, when Mr. Godfrey would return.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He found the fare very far from first-class, while his fellow-boarders appeared at the table mostly in shirt-sleeves, and were evidently workingmen.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was not to be daunted by little annoyances, but looked for compensation in the future.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was not to be daunted by little annoyances, but looked for compensation in the future.
luckyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌki/
occurring by chance
From this reading Our hero would have preferred a greater degree of neatness both in the table and in the guests, but he felt that he would be lucky, if he should find himself able to pay his expenses even here.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading GETTING A SITUATION The next morning Herbert reported himself at his new boarding place.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading He found the fare very far from first-class, while his fellow-boarders appeared at the table mostly in shirt-sleeves, and were evidently workingmen.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading He waited impatiently for the next day, when Mr. Godfrey would return.
neatnessnounUS /ˈniːtnəs/
the state of being neat and smart and trim
From this reading Our hero would have preferred a greater degree of neatness both in the table and in the guests, but he felt that he would be lucky, if he should find himself able to pay his expenses even here.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading GETTING A SITUATION The next morning Herbert reported himself at his new boarding place.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading GETTING A SITUATION The next morning Herbert reported himself at his new boarding place.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not to be daunted by little annoyances, but looked for compensation in the future.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our hero would have preferred a greater degree of neatness both in the table and in the guests, but he felt that he would be lucky, if he should find himself able to pay his expenses even here.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our hero would have preferred a greater degree of neatness both in the table and in the guests, but he felt that he would be lucky, if he should find himself able to pay his expenses even here.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Our hero would have preferred a greater degree of neatness both in the table and in the guests, but he felt that he would be lucky, if he should find himself able to pay his expenses even here.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading GETTING A SITUATION The next morning Herbert reported himself at his new boarding place.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading Our hero would have preferred a greater degree of neatness both in the table and in the guests, but he felt that he would be lucky, if he should find himself able to pay his expenses even here.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading GETTING A SITUATION The next morning Herbert reported himself at his new boarding place.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He waited impatiently for the next day, when Mr. Godfrey would return.
shirt-sleeves
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He found the fare very far from first-class, while his fellow-boarders appeared at the table mostly in shirt-sleeves, and were evidently workingmen.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Our hero would have preferred a greater degree of neatness both in the table and in the guests, but he felt that he would be lucky, if he should find himself able to pay his expenses even here.
SITUATIONnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading GETTING A SITUATION The next morning Herbert reported himself at his new boarding place.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He found the fare very far from first-class, while his fellow-boarders appeared at the table mostly in shirt-sleeves, and were evidently workingmen.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Our hero would have preferred a greater degree of neatness both in the table and in the guests, but he felt that he would be lucky, if he should find himself able to pay his expenses even here.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GETTING A SITUATION The next morning Herbert reported himself at his new boarding place.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our hero would have preferred a greater degree of neatness both in the table and in the guests, but he felt that he would be lucky, if he should find himself able to pay his expenses even here.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading He found the fare very far from first-class, while his fellow-boarders appeared at the table mostly in shirt-sleeves, and were evidently workingmen.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He waited impatiently for the next day, when Mr. Godfrey would return.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not to be daunted by little annoyances, but looked for compensation in the future.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He found the fare very far from first-class, while his fellow-boarders appeared at the table mostly in shirt-sleeves, and were evidently workingmen.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He waited impatiently for the next day, when Mr. Godfrey would return.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He found the fare very far from first-class, while his fellow-boarders appeared at the table mostly in shirt-sleeves, and were evidently workingmen.
workingmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He found the fare very far from first-class, while his fellow-boarders appeared at the table mostly in shirt-sleeves, and were evidently workingmen.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Our hero would have preferred a greater degree of neatness both in the table and in the guests, but he felt that he would be lucky, if he should find himself able to pay his expenses even here.
