adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Euclid Hotel was distant about half a mile from the college buildings.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Euclid Hotel was distant about half a mile from the college buildings.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading So, take it all in all, Euclid Hotel benefited largely by the presence of the college.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It would hardly have paid expenses but for the patronage it received from the parents and friends of the students, who, especially on public occasions, were drawn to visit Euclid, and naturally put up at the hotel.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No students, however, were permitted to board there, as it was thought by the college professors that the atmosphere of the hotel would be detrimental to college discipline and the steady habits they desired to inculcate in the young men under their care.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It would hardly have paid expenses but for the patronage it received from the parents and friends of the students, who, especially on public occasions, were drawn to visit Euclid, and naturally put up at the hotel.
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading No students, however, were permitted to board there, as it was thought by the college professors that the atmosphere of the hotel would be detrimental to college discipline and the steady habits they desired to inculcate in the young men under their care.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No students, however, were permitted to board there, as it was thought by the college professors that the atmosphere of the hotel would be detrimental to college discipline and the steady habits they desired to inculcate in the young men under their care.
benefitedverbUS /ˈbenəfɪtɪd/
past form of “benefit” — derive a benefit from
From this reading So, take it all in all, Euclid Hotel benefited largely by the presence of the college.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading No students, however, were permitted to board there, as it was thought by the college professors that the atmosphere of the hotel would be detrimental to college discipline and the steady habits they desired to inculcate in the young men under their care.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The Euclid Hotel was distant about half a mile from the college buildings.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It would hardly have paid expenses but for the patronage it received from the parents and friends of the students, who, especially on public occasions, were drawn to visit Euclid, and naturally put up at the hotel.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So, take it all in all, Euclid Hotel benefited largely by the presence of the college.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading No students, however, were permitted to board there, as it was thought by the college professors that the atmosphere of the hotel would be detrimental to college discipline and the steady habits they desired to inculcate in the young men under their care.
collegenounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading The Euclid Hotel was distant about half a mile from the college buildings.
commonsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənz/
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
From this reading Then the students, tired, perhaps, of the fare at the college commons, dropped in often and ordered a dinner.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading No students, however, were permitted to board there, as it was thought by the college professors that the atmosphere of the hotel would be detrimental to college discipline and the steady habits they desired to inculcate in the young men under their care.
detrimentaladjectiveUS /ˌdetrəˈmentəl/
(sometimes followed by “to”) causing harm or injury
From this reading No students, however, were permitted to board there, as it was thought by the college professors that the atmosphere of the hotel would be detrimental to college discipline and the steady habits they desired to inculcate in the young men under their care.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Then the students, tired, perhaps, of the fare at the college commons, dropped in often and ordered a dinner.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading No students, however, were permitted to board there, as it was thought by the college professors that the atmosphere of the hotel would be detrimental to college discipline and the steady habits they desired to inculcate in the young men under their care.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The Euclid Hotel was distant about half a mile from the college buildings.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading It would hardly have paid expenses but for the patronage it received from the parents and friends of the students, who, especially on public occasions, were drawn to visit Euclid, and naturally put up at the hotel.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Then the students, tired, perhaps, of the fare at the college commons, dropped in often and ordered a dinner.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It would hardly have paid expenses but for the patronage it received from the parents and friends of the students, who, especially on public occasions, were drawn to visit Euclid, and naturally put up at the hotel.
EuclidnounUS /ˈjuːklɪd/
Greek geometer (3rd century BC)
From this reading The Euclid Hotel was distant about half a mile from the college buildings.
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 It would hardly have paid expenses but for the patronage it received from the parents and friends of the students, who, especially on public occasions, were drawn to visit Euclid, and naturally put up at the hotel.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading Then the students, tired, perhaps, of the fare at the college commons, dropped in often and ordered a dinner.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It would hardly have paid expenses but for the patronage it received from the parents and friends of the students, who, especially on public occasions, were drawn to visit Euclid, and naturally put up at the hotel.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It would hardly have paid expenses but for the patronage it received from the parents and friends of the students, who, especially on public occasions, were drawn to visit Euclid, and naturally put up at the hotel.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Euclid Hotel was distant about half a mile from the college buildings.
habitsnounUS /ˈhæbəts/
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading No students, however, were permitted to board there, as it was thought by the college professors that the atmosphere of the hotel would be detrimental to college discipline and the steady habits they desired to inculcate in the young men under their care.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The Euclid Hotel was distant about half a mile from the college buildings.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading It would hardly have paid expenses but for the patronage it received from the parents and friends of the students, who, especially on public occasions, were drawn to visit Euclid, and naturally put up at the hotel.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It would hardly have paid expenses but for the patronage it received from the parents and friends of the students, who, especially on public occasions, were drawn to visit Euclid, and naturally put up at the hotel.
HotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The Euclid Hotel was distant about half a mile from the college buildings.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading No students, however, were permitted to board there, as it was thought by the college professors that the atmosphere of the hotel would be detrimental to college discipline and the steady habits they desired to inculcate in the young men under their care.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then the students, tired, perhaps, of the fare at the college commons, dropped in often and ordered a dinner.
inculcateverbUS /ˈɪŋkəlkeɪt/
teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
From this reading No students, however, were permitted to board there, as it was thought by the college professors that the atmosphere of the hotel would be detrimental to college discipline and the steady habits they desired to inculcate in the young men under their care.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would hardly have paid expenses but for the patronage it received from the parents and friends of the students, who, especially on public occasions, were drawn to visit Euclid, and naturally put up at the hotel.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading So, take it all in all, Euclid Hotel benefited largely by the presence of the college.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading No students, however, were permitted to board there, as it was thought by the college professors that the atmosphere of the hotel would be detrimental to college discipline and the steady habits they desired to inculcate in the young men under their care.
milenounUS /maɪl/
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The Euclid Hotel was distant about half a mile from the college buildings.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading It would hardly have paid expenses but for the patronage it received from the parents and friends of the students, who, especially on public occasions, were drawn to visit Euclid, and naturally put up at the hotel.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No students, however, were permitted to board there, as it was thought by the college professors that the atmosphere of the hotel would be detrimental to college discipline and the steady habits they desired to inculcate in the young men under their care.
occasionsnounUS /əˈkeɪʒənz/
something you have to do
From this reading It would hardly have paid expenses but for the patronage it received from the parents and friends of the students, who, especially on public occasions, were drawn to visit Euclid, and naturally put up at the hotel.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It would hardly have paid expenses but for the patronage it received from the parents and friends of the students, who, especially on public occasions, were drawn to visit Euclid, and naturally put up at the hotel.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Then the students, tired, perhaps, of the fare at the college commons, dropped in often and ordered a dinner.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It would hardly have paid expenses but for the patronage it received from the parents and friends of the students, who, especially on public occasions, were drawn to visit Euclid, and naturally put up at the hotel.
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Then the students, tired, perhaps, of the fare at the college commons, dropped in often and ordered a dinner.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading It would hardly have paid expenses but for the patronage it received from the parents and friends of the students, who, especially on public occasions, were drawn to visit Euclid, and naturally put up at the hotel.
parentsnounUS /ˈperənts/
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading It would hardly have paid expenses but for the patronage it received from the parents and friends of the students, who, especially on public occasions, were drawn to visit Euclid, and naturally put up at the hotel.
patronagenounUS /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading It would hardly have paid expenses but for the patronage it received from the parents and friends of the students, who, especially on public occasions, were drawn to visit Euclid, and naturally put up at the hotel.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Then the students, tired, perhaps, of the fare at the college commons, dropped in often and ordered a dinner.
permittedverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading No students, however, were permitted to board there, as it was thought by the college professors that the atmosphere of the hotel would be detrimental to college discipline and the steady habits they desired to inculcate in the young men under their care.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading So, take it all in all, Euclid Hotel benefited largely by the presence of the college.
professorsnounUS /prəˈfesərz/
plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading No students, however, were permitted to board there, as it was thought by the college professors that the atmosphere of the hotel would be detrimental to college discipline and the steady habits they desired to inculcate in the young men under their care.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It would hardly have paid expenses but for the patronage it received from the parents and friends of the students, who, especially on public occasions, were drawn to visit Euclid, and naturally put up at the hotel.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It would hardly have paid expenses but for the patronage it received from the parents and friends of the students, who, especially on public occasions, were drawn to visit Euclid, and naturally put up at the hotel.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It would hardly have paid expenses but for the patronage it received from the parents and friends of the students, who, especially on public occasions, were drawn to visit Euclid, and naturally put up at the hotel.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, take it all in all, Euclid Hotel benefited largely by the presence of the college.
steadyverbUS /ˈstedi/
make steady
From this reading No students, however, were permitted to board there, as it was thought by the college professors that the atmosphere of the hotel would be detrimental to college discipline and the steady habits they desired to inculcate in the young men under their care.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading It would hardly have paid expenses but for the patronage it received from the parents and friends of the students, who, especially on public occasions, were drawn to visit Euclid, and naturally put up at the hotel.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading So, take it all in all, Euclid Hotel benefited largely by the presence of the college.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No students, however, were permitted to board there, as it was thought by the college professors that the atmosphere of the hotel would be detrimental to college discipline and the steady habits they desired to inculcate in the young men under their care.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Euclid Hotel was distant about half a mile from the college buildings.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No students, however, were permitted to board there, as it was thought by the college professors that the atmosphere of the hotel would be detrimental to college discipline and the steady habits they desired to inculcate in the young men under their care.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the students, tired, perhaps, of the fare at the college commons, dropped in often and ordered a dinner.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading No students, however, were permitted to board there, as it was thought by the college professors that the atmosphere of the hotel would be detrimental to college discipline and the steady habits they desired to inculcate in the young men under their care.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No students, however, were permitted to board there, as it was thought by the college professors that the atmosphere of the hotel would be detrimental to college discipline and the steady habits they desired to inculcate in the young men under their care.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading No students, however, were permitted to board there, as it was thought by the college professors that the atmosphere of the hotel would be detrimental to college discipline and the steady habits they desired to inculcate in the young men under their care.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Then the students, tired, perhaps, of the fare at the college commons, dropped in often and ordered a dinner.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would hardly have paid expenses but for the patronage it received from the parents and friends of the students, who, especially on public occasions, were drawn to visit Euclid, and naturally put up at the hotel.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading No students, however, were permitted to board there, as it was thought by the college professors that the atmosphere of the hotel would be detrimental to college discipline and the steady habits they desired to inculcate in the young men under their care.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It would hardly have paid expenses but for the patronage it received from the parents and friends of the students, who, especially on public occasions, were drawn to visit Euclid, and naturally put up at the hotel.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It would hardly have paid expenses but for the patronage it received from the parents and friends of the students, who, especially on public occasions, were drawn to visit Euclid, and naturally put up at the hotel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Euclid Hotel was distant about half a mile from the college buildings.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It would hardly have paid expenses but for the patronage it received from the parents and friends of the students, who, especially on public occasions, were drawn to visit Euclid, and naturally put up at the hotel.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It would hardly have paid expenses but for the patronage it received from the parents and friends of the students, who, especially on public occasions, were drawn to visit Euclid, and naturally put up at the hotel.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would hardly have paid expenses but for the patronage it received from the parents and friends of the students, who, especially on public occasions, were drawn to visit Euclid, and naturally put up at the hotel.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading No students, however, were permitted to board there, as it was thought by the college professors that the atmosphere of the hotel would be detrimental to college discipline and the steady habits they desired to inculcate in the young men under their care.
