aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Your hand----" Dick could see that there were some dark spots on the portions of the handkerchief that Mr. Long had managed to tie about his wrist and his knuckles.
acknowledgmentnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Dick took off his hat in acknowledgment of the compliment.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Heavens, Mr. Sheridan, it is to you I am indebted for my preservation from those rascals!" said Mr. Long.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Your hand----" Dick could see that there were some dark spots on the portions of the handkerchief that Mr. Long had managed to tie about his wrist and his knuckles.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "May I venture to hope that you have not received any severe injuries, sir?
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Dick took off his hat in acknowledgment of the compliment.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Your hand----" Dick could see that there were some dark spots on the portions of the handkerchief that Mr. Long had managed to tie about his wrist and his knuckles.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Your hand----" Dick could see that there were some dark spots on the portions of the handkerchief that Mr. Long had managed to tie about his wrist and his knuckles.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick took off his hat in acknowledgment of the compliment.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading "Only flesh wounds--scratches," said Mr. Long.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Heavens, Mr. Sheridan, it is to you I am indebted for my preservation from those rascals!" said Mr. Long.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Heavens, Mr. Sheridan, it is to you I am indebted for my preservation from those rascals!" said Mr. Long.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Your hand----" Dick could see that there were some dark spots on the portions of the handkerchief that Mr. Long had managed to tie about his wrist and his knuckles.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Your hand----" Dick could see that there were some dark spots on the portions of the handkerchief that Mr. Long had managed to tie about his wrist and his knuckles.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Your hand----" Dick could see that there were some dark spots on the portions of the handkerchief that Mr. Long had managed to tie about his wrist and his knuckles.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Dick took off his hat in acknowledgment of the compliment.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "May I venture to hope that you have not received any severe injuries, sir?
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading "Heavens, Mr. Sheridan, it is to you I am indebted for my preservation from those rascals!" said Mr. Long.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dick took off his hat in acknowledgment of the compliment.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "May I venture to hope that you have not received any severe injuries, sir?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Heavens, Mr. Sheridan, it is to you I am indebted for my preservation from those rascals!" said Mr. Long.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dick took off his hat in acknowledgment of the compliment.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading "Heavens, Mr. Sheridan, it is to you I am indebted for my preservation from those rascals!" said Mr. Long.
injuriesnounUS /ˈɪndʒəriz/
plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading "May I venture to hope that you have not received any severe injuries, sir?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Heavens, Mr. Sheridan, it is to you I am indebted for my preservation from those rascals!" said Mr. Long.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Heavens, Mr. Sheridan, it is to you I am indebted for my preservation from those rascals!" said Mr. Long.
knucklesnounUS /ˈnʌkəlz/
(used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand
From this reading Your hand----" Dick could see that there were some dark spots on the portions of the handkerchief that Mr. Long had managed to tie about his wrist and his knuckles.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Heavens, Mr. Sheridan, it is to you I am indebted for my preservation from those rascals!" said Mr. Long.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Your hand----" Dick could see that there were some dark spots on the portions of the handkerchief that Mr. Long had managed to tie about his wrist and his knuckles.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "May I venture to hope that you have not received any severe injuries, sir?
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Heavens, Mr. Sheridan, it is to you I am indebted for my preservation from those rascals!" said Mr. Long.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Heavens, Mr. Sheridan, it is to you I am indebted for my preservation from those rascals!" said Mr. Long.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "May I venture to hope that you have not received any severe injuries, sir?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dick took off his hat in acknowledgment of the compliment.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Dick took off his hat in acknowledgment of the compliment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Your hand----" Dick could see that there were some dark spots on the portions of the handkerchief that Mr. Long had managed to tie about his wrist and his knuckles.
and nothing more
From this reading "Only flesh wounds--scratches," said Mr. Long.
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Your hand----" Dick could see that there were some dark spots on the portions of the handkerchief that Mr. Long had managed to tie about his wrist and his knuckles.
preservationnounUS /ˌprezərˈveɪʃən/
the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
From this reading "Heavens, Mr. Sheridan, it is to you I am indebted for my preservation from those rascals!" said Mr. Long.
rascalsnounUS /ˈræskəlz/
plural of “rascal” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading "Heavens, Mr. Sheridan, it is to you I am indebted for my preservation from those rascals!" said Mr. Long.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading "May I venture to hope that you have not received any severe injuries, sir?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Heavens, Mr. Sheridan, it is to you I am indebted for my preservation from those rascals!" said Mr. Long.
scratchesnounUS /ˈskrætʃəz/
plural of “scratch” — an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
From this reading "Only flesh wounds--scratches," said Mr. Long.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Your hand----" Dick could see that there were some dark spots on the portions of the handkerchief that Mr. Long had managed to tie about his wrist and his knuckles.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading "May I venture to hope that you have not received any severe injuries, sir?
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading "Heavens, Mr. Sheridan, it is to you I am indebted for my preservation from those rascals!" said Mr. Long.
term of address for a man
From this reading "May I venture to hope that you have not received any severe injuries, sir?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Your hand----" Dick could see that there were some dark spots on the portions of the handkerchief that Mr. Long had managed to tie about his wrist and his knuckles.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading Your hand----" Dick could see that there were some dark spots on the portions of the handkerchief that Mr. Long had managed to tie about his wrist and his knuckles.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "May I venture to hope that you have not received any severe injuries, sir?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dick took off his hat in acknowledgment of the compliment.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Your hand----" Dick could see that there were some dark spots on the portions of the handkerchief that Mr. Long had managed to tie about his wrist and his knuckles.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Heavens, Mr. Sheridan, it is to you I am indebted for my preservation from those rascals!" said Mr. Long.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading Your hand----" Dick could see that there were some dark spots on the portions of the handkerchief that Mr. Long had managed to tie about his wrist and his knuckles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Heavens, Mr. Sheridan, it is to you I am indebted for my preservation from those rascals!" said Mr. Long.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Dick took off his hat in acknowledgment of the compliment.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading "May I venture to hope that you have not received any severe injuries, sir?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Your hand----" Dick could see that there were some dark spots on the portions of the handkerchief that Mr. Long had managed to tie about his wrist and his knuckles.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading "Only flesh wounds--scratches," said Mr. Long.
wristnounUS /rɪst/
a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading Your hand----" Dick could see that there were some dark spots on the portions of the handkerchief that Mr. Long had managed to tie about his wrist and his knuckles.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Heavens, Mr. Sheridan, it is to you I am indebted for my preservation from those rascals!" said Mr. Long.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your hand----" Dick could see that there were some dark spots on the portions of the handkerchief that Mr. Long had managed to tie about his wrist and his knuckles.
