adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Don't flatter yourself that you're a prize either.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
brokernounUS /ˈbroʊkər/
a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading “Come,” he said, gruffly, as he grasped the broker by the waistband, “quit that whining and grunting.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Come,” he said, gruffly, as he grasped the broker by the waistband, “quit that whining and grunting.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I was certain to have had you.
ComeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come,” he said, gruffly, as he grasped the broker by the waistband, “quit that whining and grunting.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
DevilnounUS /ˈdevəl/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
Don't
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From this reading Don't flatter yourself that you're a prize either.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Don't flatter yourself that you're a prize either.
evidentadjectiveUS /ˈevədənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
flatterverbUS /ˈflætər/
praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading Don't flatter yourself that you're a prize either.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
gaspingverbUS /ˈɡæspɪŋ/
-ing form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
gillsnounUS /ɡɪlz/
plural of “gill” — a British imperial capacity unit (liquid or dry) equal to 5 fluid ounces or 142.066 cubic centimeters
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
gracefuladjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪsfəl/
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading “Come,” he said, gruffly, as he grasped the broker by the waistband, “quit that whining and grunting.
grufflyadverbUS /ˈɡrʌfli/
in a gruff manner
From this reading “Come,” he said, gruffly, as he grasped the broker by the waistband, “quit that whining and grunting.
gruntingverbUS /ˈɡrʌntɪŋ/
-ing form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading “Come,” he said, gruffly, as he grasped the broker by the waistband, “quit that whining and grunting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was certain to have had you.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I was certain to have had you.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
hookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
hurrynounUS /ˈhɜːri/
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was certain to have had you.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
manipulationnounUS /məˌnɪpjəˈleɪʃən/
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading It was only a question of time.”
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Don't flatter yourself that you're a prize either.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It was only a question of time.”
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading “Come,” he said, gruffly, as he grasped the broker by the waistband, “quit that whining and grunting.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Come,” he said, gruffly, as he grasped the broker by the waistband, “quit that whining and grunting.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was only a question of time.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
victimnounUS /ˈvɪktəm/
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
waistbandnoun
a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
From this reading “Come,” he said, gruffly, as he grasped the broker by the waistband, “quit that whining and grunting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As the victim lay there gasping, it was evident that the Devil was in no hurry to remove the hook from his gills; nor did he exhibit in this delicate operation that courtesy of manner and graceful manipulation which usually distinguished him.
whiningverbUS /ˈwaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “whine” — move with a whining sound
From this reading “Come,” he said, gruffly, as he grasped the broker by the waistband, “quit that whining and grunting.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I was certain to have had you.
you're
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From this reading Don't flatter yourself that you're a prize either.
yourselfpronounUS /jərˈself/
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading Don't flatter yourself that you're a prize either.
