adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
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 By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
Allchin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But Allchin reported, with a twinkle of the eye, that all his capital had gone in the new start, and it was already clear that his business did not thrive.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "And what'll become of him then?" asked Will.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading "We shall starve him out!" cried the assistant, snapping his thumb and finger.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "And what'll become of him then?" asked Will.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Allchin reported, with a twinkle of the eye, that all his capital had gone in the new start, and it was already clear that his business did not thrive.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
capitalnounUS /ˈkæpətəl/
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading But Allchin reported, with a twinkle of the eye, that all his capital had gone in the new start, and it was already clear that his business did not thrive.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading But Allchin reported, with a twinkle of the eye, that all his capital had gone in the new start, and it was already clear that his business did not thrive.
competitornounUS /kəmˈpetətər/
the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "We shall starve him out!" cried the assistant, snapping his thumb and finger.
dealernounUS /ˈdiːlər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading A very respectable man, people said; kind husband, good father, honest dealer.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But Allchin reported, with a twinkle of the eye, that all his capital had gone in the new start, and it was already clear that his business did not thrive.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
drinkverbUS /drɪŋk/
take in liquids
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading But Allchin reported, with a twinkle of the eye, that all his capital had gone in the new start, and it was already clear that his business did not thrive.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A very respectable man, people said; kind husband, good father, honest dealer.
fingerverbUS /ˈfɪŋɡər/
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading "We shall starve him out!" cried the assistant, snapping his thumb and finger.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading But Allchin reported, with a twinkle of the eye, that all his capital had gone in the new start, and it was already clear that his business did not thrive.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A very respectable man, people said; kind husband, good father, honest dealer.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We shall starve him out!" cried the assistant, snapping his thumb and finger.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
honestadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəst/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading A very respectable man, people said; kind husband, good father, honest dealer.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading A very respectable man, people said; kind husband, good father, honest dealer.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But Allchin reported, with a twinkle of the eye, that all his capital had gone in the new start, and it was already clear that his business did not thrive.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A very respectable man, people said; kind husband, good father, honest dealer.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Allchin reported, with a twinkle of the eye, that all his capital had gone in the new start, and it was already clear that his business did not thrive.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "We shall starve him out!" cried the assistant, snapping his thumb and finger.
overcomeverbUS /ˈoʊvərkʌm/
win a victory over
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A very respectable man, people said; kind husband, good father, honest dealer.
removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading But Allchin reported, with a twinkle of the eye, that all his capital had gone in the new start, and it was already clear that his business did not thrive.
respectableadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektəbəl/
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading A very respectable man, people said; kind husband, good father, honest dealer.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A very respectable man, people said; kind husband, good father, honest dealer.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "We shall starve him out!" cried the assistant, snapping his thumb and finger.
snappingverbUS /ˈsnæpɪŋ/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading "We shall starve him out!" cried the assistant, snapping his thumb and finger.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But Allchin reported, with a twinkle of the eye, that all his capital had gone in the new start, and it was already clear that his business did not thrive.
starveverbUS /stɑːrv/
be hungry; go without food
From this reading "We shall starve him out!" cried the assistant, snapping his thumb and finger.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
suspectedadjectiveUS /səˈspektɪd/
believed likely
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "And what'll become of him then?" asked Will.
thriveverbUS /θraɪv/
grow vigorously
From this reading But Allchin reported, with a twinkle of the eye, that all his capital had gone in the new start, and it was already clear that his business did not thrive.
thumbnounUS /θʌm/
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading "We shall starve him out!" cried the assistant, snapping his thumb and finger.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
tradenounUS /treɪd/
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
twinkleverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading But Allchin reported, with a twinkle of the eye, that all his capital had gone in the new start, and it was already clear that his business did not thrive.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading A very respectable man, people said; kind husband, good father, honest dealer.
Warburton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We shall starve him out!" cried the assistant, snapping his thumb and finger.
what'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And what'll become of him then?" asked Will.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "And what'll become of him then?" asked Will.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading By way of Allchin, who knew all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Warburton learnt that his new competitor in trade was a man with five children and a wife given to drink; he had been in business in another part of London, and was suspected to have removed with the hope that new surroundings might help his wife to overcome her disastrous failing.
