adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From the platform down to the pier was only some fifty yards, and before them the travellers perceived an exceedingly smart steam-launch, and a stout middle-aged gentleman, in a blue serge suit and yachting cap, advancing from it to greet them.
accentnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading They had only time to observe that he had a sanguine complexion, iron-gray whiskers, and a wide-open eye, before he raised the cap and, in a decidedly North British accent, thus addressed them-- “My lord--ahem!--your lordship, I should say--I presume I've the pleasure of seeing Lord Tulliwuddle?”
addressedadjectiveUS /əˈdrest/
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading They had only time to observe that he had a sanguine complexion, iron-gray whiskers, and a wide-open eye, before he raised the cap and, in a decidedly North British accent, thus addressed them-- “My lord--ahem!--your lordship, I should say--I presume I've the pleasure of seeing Lord Tulliwuddle?”
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading From the platform down to the pier was only some fifty yards, and before them the travellers perceived an exceedingly smart steam-launch, and a stout middle-aged gentleman, in a blue serge suit and yachting cap, advancing from it to greet them.
ahemnoun
the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.
From this reading They had only time to observe that he had a sanguine complexion, iron-gray whiskers, and a wide-open eye, before he raised the cap and, in a decidedly North British accent, thus addressed them-- “My lord--ahem!--your lordship, I should say--I presume I've the pleasure of seeing Lord Tulliwuddle?”
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am ze Tollyvoddle--vary pleased--Mistair Gosh, I soppose?”
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From the platform down to the pier was only some fifty yards, and before them the travellers perceived an exceedingly smart steam-launch, and a stout middle-aged gentleman, in a blue serge suit and yachting cap, advancing from it to greet them.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the platform down to the pier was only some fifty yards, and before them the travellers perceived an exceedingly smart steam-launch, and a stout middle-aged gentleman, in a blue serge suit and yachting cap, advancing from it to greet them.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading From the platform down to the pier was only some fifty yards, and before them the travellers perceived an exceedingly smart steam-launch, and a stout middle-aged gentleman, in a blue serge suit and yachting cap, advancing from it to greet them.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading From the platform down to the pier was only some fifty yards, and before them the travellers perceived an exceedingly smart steam-launch, and a stout middle-aged gentleman, in a blue serge suit and yachting cap, advancing from it to greet them.
bowedadjectiveUS /baʊd/
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading With an embarrassment equal to their host's, his lordship bowed and gave his hand.
BritishnounUS /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/
the people of Great Britain
From this reading They had only time to observe that he had a sanguine complexion, iron-gray whiskers, and a wide-open eye, before he raised the cap and, in a decidedly North British accent, thus addressed them-- “My lord--ahem!--your lordship, I should say--I presume I've the pleasure of seeing Lord Tulliwuddle?”
capnounUS /kæp/
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading From the platform down to the pier was only some fifty yards, and before them the travellers perceived an exceedingly smart steam-launch, and a stout middle-aged gentleman, in a blue serge suit and yachting cap, advancing from it to greet them.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading They had only time to observe that he had a sanguine complexion, iron-gray whiskers, and a wide-open eye, before he raised the cap and, in a decidedly North British accent, thus addressed them-- “My lord--ahem!--your lordship, I should say--I presume I've the pleasure of seeing Lord Tulliwuddle?”
CountverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading The Count gently pushed his more distinguished friend in front.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading They had only time to observe that he had a sanguine complexion, iron-gray whiskers, and a wide-open eye, before he raised the cap and, in a decidedly North British accent, thus addressed them-- “My lord--ahem!--your lordship, I should say--I presume I've the pleasure of seeing Lord Tulliwuddle?”
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading The Count gently pushed his more distinguished friend in front.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading From the platform down to the pier was only some fifty yards, and before them the travellers perceived an exceedingly smart steam-launch, and a stout middle-aged gentleman, in a blue serge suit and yachting cap, advancing from it to greet them.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading With an embarrassment equal to their host's, his lordship bowed and gave his hand.
equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading With an embarrassment equal to their host's, his lordship bowed and gave his hand.
exceedinglyadverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/
to an extreme degree
From this reading From the platform down to the pier was only some fifty yards, and before them the travellers perceived an exceedingly smart steam-launch, and a stout middle-aged gentleman, in a blue serge suit and yachting cap, advancing from it to greet them.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading They had only time to observe that he had a sanguine complexion, iron-gray whiskers, and a wide-open eye, before he raised the cap and, in a decidedly North British accent, thus addressed them-- “My lord--ahem!--your lordship, I should say--I presume I've the pleasure of seeing Lord Tulliwuddle?”
fiftynounUS /ˈfɪfti/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading From the platform down to the pier was only some fifty yards, and before them the travellers perceived an exceedingly smart steam-launch, and a stout middle-aged gentleman, in a blue serge suit and yachting cap, advancing from it to greet them.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The Count gently pushed his more distinguished friend in front.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the platform down to the pier was only some fifty yards, and before them the travellers perceived an exceedingly smart steam-launch, and a stout middle-aged gentleman, in a blue serge suit and yachting cap, advancing from it to greet them.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The Count gently pushed his more distinguished friend in front.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading With an embarrassment equal to their host's, his lordship bowed and gave his hand.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading From the platform down to the pier was only some fifty yards, and before them the travellers perceived an exceedingly smart steam-launch, and a stout middle-aged gentleman, in a blue serge suit and yachting cap, advancing from it to greet them.
gentlyadverbUS /ˈdʒentli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading The Count gently pushed his more distinguished friend in front.
Gosh
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From this reading “I am ze Tollyvoddle--vary pleased--Mistair Gosh, I soppose?”
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading From the platform down to the pier was only some fifty yards, and before them the travellers perceived an exceedingly smart steam-launch, and a stout middle-aged gentleman, in a blue serge suit and yachting cap, advancing from it to greet them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had only time to observe that he had a sanguine complexion, iron-gray whiskers, and a wide-open eye, before he raised the cap and, in a decidedly North British accent, thus addressed them-- “My lord--ahem!--your lordship, I should say--I presume I've the pleasure of seeing Lord Tulliwuddle?”
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading With an embarrassment equal to their host's, his lordship bowed and gave his hand.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had only time to observe that he had a sanguine complexion, iron-gray whiskers, and a wide-open eye, before he raised the cap and, in a decidedly North British accent, thus addressed them-- “My lord--ahem!--your lordship, I should say--I presume I've the pleasure of seeing Lord Tulliwuddle?”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Count gently pushed his more distinguished friend in front.
host'snounUS /hoʊsts/
possessive form of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading With an embarrassment equal to their host's, his lordship bowed and gave his hand.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading They had only time to observe that he had a sanguine complexion, iron-gray whiskers, and a wide-open eye, before he raised the cap and, in a decidedly North British accent, thus addressed them-- “My lord--ahem!--your lordship, I should say--I presume I've the pleasure of seeing Lord Tulliwuddle?”
I've
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From this reading They had only time to observe that he had a sanguine complexion, iron-gray whiskers, and a wide-open eye, before he raised the cap and, in a decidedly North British accent, thus addressed them-- “My lord--ahem!--your lordship, I should say--I presume I've the pleasure of seeing Lord Tulliwuddle?”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the platform down to the pier was only some fifty yards, and before them the travellers perceived an exceedingly smart steam-launch, and a stout middle-aged gentleman, in a blue serge suit and yachting cap, advancing from it to greet them.
iron-graynoun
the color of freshly broken cast iron
From this reading They had only time to observe that he had a sanguine complexion, iron-gray whiskers, and a wide-open eye, before he raised the cap and, in a decidedly North British accent, thus addressed them-- “My lord--ahem!--your lordship, I should say--I presume I've the pleasure of seeing Lord Tulliwuddle?”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From the platform down to the pier was only some fifty yards, and before them the travellers perceived an exceedingly smart steam-launch, and a stout middle-aged gentleman, in a blue serge suit and yachting cap, advancing from it to greet them.
lordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading They had only time to observe that he had a sanguine complexion, iron-gray whiskers, and a wide-open eye, before he raised the cap and, in a decidedly North British accent, thus addressed them-- “My lord--ahem!--your lordship, I should say--I presume I've the pleasure of seeing Lord Tulliwuddle?”
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading They had only time to observe that he had a sanguine complexion, iron-gray whiskers, and a wide-open eye, before he raised the cap and, in a decidedly North British accent, thus addressed them-- “My lord--ahem!--your lordship, I should say--I presume I've the pleasure of seeing Lord Tulliwuddle?”
middle-agedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəleɪɡd/
being roughly between 45 and 65 years old
From this reading From the platform down to the pier was only some fifty yards, and before them the travellers perceived an exceedingly smart steam-launch, and a stout middle-aged gentleman, in a blue serge suit and yachting cap, advancing from it to greet them.
Mistair
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From this reading “I am ze Tollyvoddle--vary pleased--Mistair Gosh, I soppose?”
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Count gently pushed his more distinguished friend in front.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading They had only time to observe that he had a sanguine complexion, iron-gray whiskers, and a wide-open eye, before he raised the cap and, in a decidedly North British accent, thus addressed them-- “My lord--ahem!--your lordship, I should say--I presume I've the pleasure of seeing Lord Tulliwuddle?”
NorthnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading They had only time to observe that he had a sanguine complexion, iron-gray whiskers, and a wide-open eye, before he raised the cap and, in a decidedly North British accent, thus addressed them-- “My lord--ahem!--your lordship, I should say--I presume I've the pleasure of seeing Lord Tulliwuddle?”
observeverbUS /əbˈzɜːrv/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading They had only time to observe that he had a sanguine complexion, iron-gray whiskers, and a wide-open eye, before he raised the cap and, in a decidedly North British accent, thus addressed them-- “My lord--ahem!--your lordship, I should say--I presume I've the pleasure of seeing Lord Tulliwuddle?”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They had only time to observe that he had a sanguine complexion, iron-gray whiskers, and a wide-open eye, before he raised the cap and, in a decidedly North British accent, thus addressed them-- “My lord--ahem!--your lordship, I should say--I presume I've the pleasure of seeing Lord Tulliwuddle?”
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading From the platform down to the pier was only some fifty yards, and before them the travellers perceived an exceedingly smart steam-launch, and a stout middle-aged gentleman, in a blue serge suit and yachting cap, advancing from it to greet them.
perceivedadjectiveUS /pərˈsiːvd/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading From the platform down to the pier was only some fifty yards, and before them the travellers perceived an exceedingly smart steam-launch, and a stout middle-aged gentleman, in a blue serge suit and yachting cap, advancing from it to greet them.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading From the platform down to the pier was only some fifty yards, and before them the travellers perceived an exceedingly smart steam-launch, and a stout middle-aged gentleman, in a blue serge suit and yachting cap, advancing from it to greet them.
platformnounUS /ˈplætfɔːrm/
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading From the platform down to the pier was only some fifty yards, and before them the travellers perceived an exceedingly smart steam-launch, and a stout middle-aged gentleman, in a blue serge suit and yachting cap, advancing from it to greet them.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading “I am ze Tollyvoddle--vary pleased--Mistair Gosh, I soppose?”
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading They had only time to observe that he had a sanguine complexion, iron-gray whiskers, and a wide-open eye, before he raised the cap and, in a decidedly North British accent, thus addressed them-- “My lord--ahem!--your lordship, I should say--I presume I've the pleasure of seeing Lord Tulliwuddle?”
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading They had only time to observe that he had a sanguine complexion, iron-gray whiskers, and a wide-open eye, before he raised the cap and, in a decidedly North British accent, thus addressed them-- “My lord--ahem!--your lordship, I should say--I presume I've the pleasure of seeing Lord Tulliwuddle?”
pushedverbUS /pʊʃt/
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading The Count gently pushed his more distinguished friend in front.
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading They had only time to observe that he had a sanguine complexion, iron-gray whiskers, and a wide-open eye, before he raised the cap and, in a decidedly North British accent, thus addressed them-- “My lord--ahem!--your lordship, I should say--I presume I've the pleasure of seeing Lord Tulliwuddle?”
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading They had only time to observe that he had a sanguine complexion, iron-gray whiskers, and a wide-open eye, before he raised the cap and, in a decidedly North British accent, thus addressed them-- “My lord--ahem!--your lordship, I should say--I presume I've the pleasure of seeing Lord Tulliwuddle?”
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading They had only time to observe that he had a sanguine complexion, iron-gray whiskers, and a wide-open eye, before he raised the cap and, in a decidedly North British accent, thus addressed them-- “My lord--ahem!--your lordship, I should say--I presume I've the pleasure of seeing Lord Tulliwuddle?”
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading They had only time to observe that he had a sanguine complexion, iron-gray whiskers, and a wide-open eye, before he raised the cap and, in a decidedly North British accent, thus addressed them-- “My lord--ahem!--your lordship, I should say--I presume I've the pleasure of seeing Lord Tulliwuddle?”
sergenounUS /sɜːrdʒ/
a twilled woolen fabric
From this reading From the platform down to the pier was only some fifty yards, and before them the travellers perceived an exceedingly smart steam-launch, and a stout middle-aged gentleman, in a blue serge suit and yachting cap, advancing from it to greet them.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading They had only time to observe that he had a sanguine complexion, iron-gray whiskers, and a wide-open eye, before he raised the cap and, in a decidedly North British accent, thus addressed them-- “My lord--ahem!--your lordship, I should say--I presume I've the pleasure of seeing Lord Tulliwuddle?”
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading From the platform down to the pier was only some fifty yards, and before them the travellers perceived an exceedingly smart steam-launch, and a stout middle-aged gentleman, in a blue serge suit and yachting cap, advancing from it to greet them.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading From the platform down to the pier was only some fifty yards, and before them the travellers perceived an exceedingly smart steam-launch, and a stout middle-aged gentleman, in a blue serge suit and yachting cap, advancing from it to greet them.
soppose
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From this reading “I am ze Tollyvoddle--vary pleased--Mistair Gosh, I soppose?”
steam-launch
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From this reading From the platform down to the pier was only some fifty yards, and before them the travellers perceived an exceedingly smart steam-launch, and a stout middle-aged gentleman, in a blue serge suit and yachting cap, advancing from it to greet them.
stoutadjectiveUS /staʊt/
dependable
From this reading From the platform down to the pier was only some fifty yards, and before them the travellers perceived an exceedingly smart steam-launch, and a stout middle-aged gentleman, in a blue serge suit and yachting cap, advancing from it to greet them.
suitverbUS /suːt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading From the platform down to the pier was only some fifty yards, and before them the travellers perceived an exceedingly smart steam-launch, and a stout middle-aged gentleman, in a blue serge suit and yachting cap, advancing from it to greet them.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They had only time to observe that he had a sanguine complexion, iron-gray whiskers, and a wide-open eye, before he raised the cap and, in a decidedly North British accent, thus addressed them-- “My lord--ahem!--your lordship, I should say--I presume I've the pleasure of seeing Lord Tulliwuddle?”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the platform down to the pier was only some fifty yards, and before them the travellers perceived an exceedingly smart steam-launch, and a stout middle-aged gentleman, in a blue serge suit and yachting cap, advancing from it to greet them.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With an embarrassment equal to their host's, his lordship bowed and gave his hand.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading From the platform down to the pier was only some fifty yards, and before them the travellers perceived an exceedingly smart steam-launch, and a stout middle-aged gentleman, in a blue serge suit and yachting cap, advancing from it to greet them.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had only time to observe that he had a sanguine complexion, iron-gray whiskers, and a wide-open eye, before he raised the cap and, in a decidedly North British accent, thus addressed them-- “My lord--ahem!--your lordship, I should say--I presume I've the pleasure of seeing Lord Tulliwuddle?”
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading They had only time to observe that he had a sanguine complexion, iron-gray whiskers, and a wide-open eye, before he raised the cap and, in a decidedly North British accent, thus addressed them-- “My lord--ahem!--your lordship, I should say--I presume I've the pleasure of seeing Lord Tulliwuddle?”
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They had only time to observe that he had a sanguine complexion, iron-gray whiskers, and a wide-open eye, before he raised the cap and, in a decidedly North British accent, thus addressed them-- “My lord--ahem!--your lordship, I should say--I presume I've the pleasure of seeing Lord Tulliwuddle?”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the platform down to the pier was only some fifty yards, and before them the travellers perceived an exceedingly smart steam-launch, and a stout middle-aged gentleman, in a blue serge suit and yachting cap, advancing from it to greet them.
Tollyvoddle
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From this reading “I am ze Tollyvoddle--vary pleased--Mistair Gosh, I soppose?”
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading From the platform down to the pier was only some fifty yards, and before them the travellers perceived an exceedingly smart steam-launch, and a stout middle-aged gentleman, in a blue serge suit and yachting cap, advancing from it to greet them.
Tulliwuddle
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From this reading They had only time to observe that he had a sanguine complexion, iron-gray whiskers, and a wide-open eye, before he raised the cap and, in a decidedly North British accent, thus addressed them-- “My lord--ahem!--your lordship, I should say--I presume I've the pleasure of seeing Lord Tulliwuddle?”
varyverbUS /ˈveri/
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
From this reading “I am ze Tollyvoddle--vary pleased--Mistair Gosh, I soppose?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the platform down to the pier was only some fifty yards, and before them the travellers perceived an exceedingly smart steam-launch, and a stout middle-aged gentleman, in a blue serge suit and yachting cap, advancing from it to greet them.
whiskersnounUS /ˈwɪskərz/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading They had only time to observe that he had a sanguine complexion, iron-gray whiskers, and a wide-open eye, before he raised the cap and, in a decidedly North British accent, thus addressed them-- “My lord--ahem!--your lordship, I should say--I presume I've the pleasure of seeing Lord Tulliwuddle?”
wide-openadjective
open wide
From this reading They had only time to observe that he had a sanguine complexion, iron-gray whiskers, and a wide-open eye, before he raised the cap and, in a decidedly North British accent, thus addressed them-- “My lord--ahem!--your lordship, I should say--I presume I've the pleasure of seeing Lord Tulliwuddle?”
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With an embarrassment equal to their host's, his lordship bowed and gave his hand.
yachtingnounUS /ˈjɑːtɪŋ/
water travel for pleasure
From this reading From the platform down to the pier was only some fifty yards, and before them the travellers perceived an exceedingly smart steam-launch, and a stout middle-aged gentleman, in a blue serge suit and yachting cap, advancing from it to greet them.
yardsnounUS /jɑːrdz/
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading From the platform down to the pier was only some fifty yards, and before them the travellers perceived an exceedingly smart steam-launch, and a stout middle-aged gentleman, in a blue serge suit and yachting cap, advancing from it to greet them.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading They had only time to observe that he had a sanguine complexion, iron-gray whiskers, and a wide-open eye, before he raised the cap and, in a decidedly North British accent, thus addressed them-- “My lord--ahem!--your lordship, I should say--I presume I've the pleasure of seeing Lord Tulliwuddle?”
ze
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From this reading “I am ze Tollyvoddle--vary pleased--Mistair Gosh, I soppose?”
