adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For the Fagot men find is resistant, And they anchor on the Rope's taut length; Even grasshoppers combined, Are a force, the farmers find-- In union there is strength.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading But there were five mouths at home; sweet affectionate feminine mouths no doubt, but requiring food.
alienadjectiveUS /ˈeɪliən/
not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
From this reading Ross Warden endured his grocery business; strove with it, toiled at it, concentrated his scientific mind on alien tasks of financial calculation and practical psychology, but he liked it no better.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading For the Fagot men find is resistant, And they anchor on the Rope's taut length; Even grasshoppers combined, Are a force, the farmers find-- In union there is strength.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “We are weak!” said the Sticks, and men broke them; “We are weak!” said the Threads, and were torn; Till new thoughts came and they spoke them; Till the Fagot and the Rope were born.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “We are weak!” said the Sticks, and men broke them; “We are weak!” said the Threads, and were torn; Till new thoughts came and they spoke them; Till the Fagot and the Rope were born.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ross Warden endured his grocery business; strove with it, toiled at it, concentrated his scientific mind on alien tasks of financial calculation and practical psychology, but he liked it no better.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Ross Warden endured his grocery business; strove with it, toiled at it, concentrated his scientific mind on alien tasks of financial calculation and practical psychology, but he liked it no better.
bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/
brought into existence
From this reading “We are weak!” said the Sticks, and men broke them; “We are weak!” said the Threads, and were torn; Till new thoughts came and they spoke them; Till the Fagot and the Rope were born.
brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/
lacking funds
From this reading “We are weak!” said the Sticks, and men broke them; “We are weak!” said the Threads, and were torn; Till new thoughts came and they spoke them; Till the Fagot and the Rope were born.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Ross Warden endured his grocery business; strove with it, toiled at it, concentrated his scientific mind on alien tasks of financial calculation and practical psychology, but he liked it no better.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ross Warden endured his grocery business; strove with it, toiled at it, concentrated his scientific mind on alien tasks of financial calculation and practical psychology, but he liked it no better.
calculationnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading Ross Warden endured his grocery business; strove with it, toiled at it, concentrated his scientific mind on alien tasks of financial calculation and practical psychology, but he liked it no better.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “We are weak!” said the Sticks, and men broke them; “We are weak!” said the Threads, and were torn; Till new thoughts came and they spoke them; Till the Fagot and the Rope were born.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading For the Fagot men find is resistant, And they anchor on the Rope's taut length; Even grasshoppers combined, Are a force, the farmers find-- In union there is strength.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading Ross Warden endured his grocery business; strove with it, toiled at it, concentrated his scientific mind on alien tasks of financial calculation and practical psychology, but he liked it no better.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He had no interest in business, no desire to make money, no skill in salesmanship.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading But there were five mouths at home; sweet affectionate feminine mouths no doubt, but requiring food.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Ross Warden endured his grocery business; strove with it, toiled at it, concentrated his scientific mind on alien tasks of financial calculation and practical psychology, but he liked it no better.
EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading For the Fagot men find is resistant, And they anchor on the Rope's taut length; Even grasshoppers combined, Are a force, the farmers find-- In union there is strength.
Fagotverb
ornament or join (fabric) by faggot stitch
From this reading “We are weak!” said the Sticks, and men broke them; “We are weak!” said the Threads, and were torn; Till new thoughts came and they spoke them; Till the Fagot and the Rope were born.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading For the Fagot men find is resistant, And they anchor on the Rope's taut length; Even grasshoppers combined, Are a force, the farmers find-- In union there is strength.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading But there were five mouths at home; sweet affectionate feminine mouths no doubt, but requiring food.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading Ross Warden endured his grocery business; strove with it, toiled at it, concentrated his scientific mind on alien tasks of financial calculation and practical psychology, but he liked it no better.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading For the Fagot men find is resistant, And they anchor on the Rope's taut length; Even grasshoppers combined, Are a force, the farmers find-- In union there is strength.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading But there were five mouths at home; sweet affectionate feminine mouths no doubt, but requiring food.
foodnounUS /fuːd/
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading But there were five mouths at home; sweet affectionate feminine mouths no doubt, but requiring food.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the Fagot men find is resistant, And they anchor on the Rope's taut length; Even grasshoppers combined, Are a force, the farmers find-- In union there is strength.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading For the Fagot men find is resistant, And they anchor on the Rope's taut length; Even grasshoppers combined, Are a force, the farmers find-- In union there is strength.
grasshoppersnounUS /ˈɡræshɑːpərz/
plural of “grasshopper” — terrestrial plant-eating insect with hind legs adapted for leaping
From this reading For the Fagot men find is resistant, And they anchor on the Rope's taut length; Even grasshoppers combined, Are a force, the farmers find-- In union there is strength.
grocerynounUS /ˈɡroʊsəri/
a marketplace where groceries are sold
From this reading Ross Warden endured his grocery business; strove with it, toiled at it, concentrated his scientific mind on alien tasks of financial calculation and practical psychology, but he liked it no better.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had no interest in business, no desire to make money, no skill in salesmanship.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ross Warden endured his grocery business; strove with it, toiled at it, concentrated his scientific mind on alien tasks of financial calculation and practical psychology, but he liked it no better.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ross Warden endured his grocery business; strove with it, toiled at it, concentrated his scientific mind on alien tasks of financial calculation and practical psychology, but he liked it no better.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But there were five mouths at home; sweet affectionate feminine mouths no doubt, but requiring food.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the Fagot men find is resistant, And they anchor on the Rope's taut length; Even grasshoppers combined, Are a force, the farmers find-- In union there is strength.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He had no interest in business, no desire to make money, no skill in salesmanship.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the Fagot men find is resistant, And they anchor on the Rope's taut length; Even grasshoppers combined, Are a force, the farmers find-- In union there is strength.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ross Warden endured his grocery business; strove with it, toiled at it, concentrated his scientific mind on alien tasks of financial calculation and practical psychology, but he liked it no better.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading For the Fagot men find is resistant, And they anchor on the Rope's taut length; Even grasshoppers combined, Are a force, the farmers find-- In union there is strength.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Ross Warden endured his grocery business; strove with it, toiled at it, concentrated his scientific mind on alien tasks of financial calculation and practical psychology, but he liked it no better.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading He had no interest in business, no desire to make money, no skill in salesmanship.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading “We are weak!” said the Sticks, and men broke them; “We are weak!” said the Threads, and were torn; Till new thoughts came and they spoke them; Till the Fagot and the Rope were born.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Ross Warden endured his grocery business; strove with it, toiled at it, concentrated his scientific mind on alien tasks of financial calculation and practical psychology, but he liked it no better.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He had no interest in business, no desire to make money, no skill in salesmanship.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading But there were five mouths at home; sweet affectionate feminine mouths no doubt, but requiring food.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “We are weak!” said the Sticks, and men broke them; “We are weak!” said the Threads, and were torn; Till new thoughts came and they spoke them; Till the Fagot and the Rope were born.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Ross Warden endured his grocery business; strove with it, toiled at it, concentrated his scientific mind on alien tasks of financial calculation and practical psychology, but he liked it no better.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ross Warden endured his grocery business; strove with it, toiled at it, concentrated his scientific mind on alien tasks of financial calculation and practical psychology, but he liked it no better.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For the Fagot men find is resistant, And they anchor on the Rope's taut length; Even grasshoppers combined, Are a force, the farmers find-- In union there is strength.
practicaladjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəl/
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Ross Warden endured his grocery business; strove with it, toiled at it, concentrated his scientific mind on alien tasks of financial calculation and practical psychology, but he liked it no better.
psychologynounUS /saɪˈkɑːlədʒi/
the science of mental life
From this reading Ross Warden endured his grocery business; strove with it, toiled at it, concentrated his scientific mind on alien tasks of financial calculation and practical psychology, but he liked it no better.
requiringverbUS /riˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading But there were five mouths at home; sweet affectionate feminine mouths no doubt, but requiring food.
resistantadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɪstənt/
relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection)
From this reading For the Fagot men find is resistant, And they anchor on the Rope's taut length; Even grasshoppers combined, Are a force, the farmers find-- In union there is strength.
RopenounUS /roʊp/
a strong line
From this reading “We are weak!” said the Sticks, and men broke them; “We are weak!” said the Threads, and were torn; Till new thoughts came and they spoke them; Till the Fagot and the Rope were born.
Rope's
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From this reading For the Fagot men find is resistant, And they anchor on the Rope's taut length; Even grasshoppers combined, Are a force, the farmers find-- In union there is strength.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading Ross Warden endured his grocery business; strove with it, toiled at it, concentrated his scientific mind on alien tasks of financial calculation and practical psychology, but he liked it no better.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We are weak!” said the Sticks, and men broke them; “We are weak!” said the Threads, and were torn; Till new thoughts came and they spoke them; Till the Fagot and the Rope were born.
salesmanshipnounUS /ˈseɪlzmənʃɪp/
skill in selling; skill in persuading people to buy
From this reading He had no interest in business, no desire to make money, no skill in salesmanship.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading Ross Warden endured his grocery business; strove with it, toiled at it, concentrated his scientific mind on alien tasks of financial calculation and practical psychology, but he liked it no better.
skillnounUS /skɪl/
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading He had no interest in business, no desire to make money, no skill in salesmanship.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading “We are weak!” said the Sticks, and men broke them; “We are weak!” said the Threads, and were torn; Till new thoughts came and they spoke them; Till the Fagot and the Rope were born.
SticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading “We are weak!” said the Sticks, and men broke them; “We are weak!” said the Threads, and were torn; Till new thoughts came and they spoke them; Till the Fagot and the Rope were born.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading For the Fagot men find is resistant, And they anchor on the Rope's taut length; Even grasshoppers combined, Are a force, the farmers find-- In union there is strength.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Ross Warden endured his grocery business; strove with it, toiled at it, concentrated his scientific mind on alien tasks of financial calculation and practical psychology, but he liked it no better.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading But there were five mouths at home; sweet affectionate feminine mouths no doubt, but requiring food.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Ross Warden endured his grocery business; strove with it, toiled at it, concentrated his scientific mind on alien tasks of financial calculation and practical psychology, but he liked it no better.
tautadjectiveUS /tɔːt/
pulled or drawn tight
From this reading For the Fagot men find is resistant, And they anchor on the Rope's taut length; Even grasshoppers combined, Are a force, the farmers find-- In union there is strength.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “We are weak!” said the Sticks, and men broke them; “We are weak!” said the Threads, and were torn; Till new thoughts came and they spoke them; Till the Fagot and the Rope were born.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “We are weak!” said the Sticks, and men broke them; “We are weak!” said the Threads, and were torn; Till new thoughts came and they spoke them; Till the Fagot and the Rope were born.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading For the Fagot men find is resistant, And they anchor on the Rope's taut length; Even grasshoppers combined, Are a force, the farmers find-- In union there is strength.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “We are weak!” said the Sticks, and men broke them; “We are weak!” said the Threads, and were torn; Till new thoughts came and they spoke them; Till the Fagot and the Rope were born.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “We are weak!” said the Sticks, and men broke them; “We are weak!” said the Threads, and were torn; Till new thoughts came and they spoke them; Till the Fagot and the Rope were born.
ThreadsnounUS /θredz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading “We are weak!” said the Sticks, and men broke them; “We are weak!” said the Threads, and were torn; Till new thoughts came and they spoke them; Till the Fagot and the Rope were born.
TillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading “We are weak!” said the Sticks, and men broke them; “We are weak!” said the Threads, and were torn; Till new thoughts came and they spoke them; Till the Fagot and the Rope were born.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had no interest in business, no desire to make money, no skill in salesmanship.
toiledverbUS /tɔɪld/
past form of “toil” — work hard
From this reading Ross Warden endured his grocery business; strove with it, toiled at it, concentrated his scientific mind on alien tasks of financial calculation and practical psychology, but he liked it no better.
tornadjectiveUS /tɔːrn/
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading “We are weak!” said the Sticks, and men broke them; “We are weak!” said the Threads, and were torn; Till new thoughts came and they spoke them; Till the Fagot and the Rope were born.
unionnounUS /ˈjuːnjən/
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading For the Fagot men find is resistant, And they anchor on the Rope's taut length; Even grasshoppers combined, Are a force, the farmers find-- In union there is strength.
WardennounUS /ˈwɔːr.dən/
The chief official or governor in charge of a prison institution.
From this reading Ross Warden endured his grocery business; strove with it, toiled at it, concentrated his scientific mind on alien tasks of financial calculation and practical psychology, but he liked it no better.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We are weak!” said the Sticks, and men broke them; “We are weak!” said the Threads, and were torn; Till new thoughts came and they spoke them; Till the Fagot and the Rope were born.
weakadjectiveUS /wiːk/
wanting in physical strength
From this reading “We are weak!” said the Sticks, and men broke them; “We are weak!” said the Threads, and were torn; Till new thoughts came and they spoke them; Till the Fagot and the Rope were born.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “We are weak!” said the Sticks, and men broke them; “We are weak!” said the Threads, and were torn; Till new thoughts came and they spoke them; Till the Fagot and the Rope were born.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ross Warden endured his grocery business; strove with it, toiled at it, concentrated his scientific mind on alien tasks of financial calculation and practical psychology, but he liked it no better.
