adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW MARTIN TURNED COWARD The sergeant left the room and presently returned, followed by the Professor, a tall hang-dog looking rogue, clad in rusty black, with broad, horny hands, and nails bitten down to the quick.
affairnounUS /əˈfer/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading You will begin upon the big one, and from time to time report progress, and be sure, if he becomes willing to reveal what I want to know—never mind what it is, that is my affair—come to summon me at once.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW MARTIN TURNED COWARD The sergeant left the room and presently returned, followed by the Professor, a tall hang-dog looking rogue, clad in rusty black, with broad, horny hands, and nails bitten down to the quick.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Here are two subjects for your gentle art.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading “Here are two subjects for your gentle art.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You will begin upon the big one, and from time to time report progress, and be sure, if he becomes willing to reveal what I want to know—never mind what it is, that is my affair—come to summon me at once.”
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You will begin upon the big one, and from time to time report progress, and be sure, if he becomes willing to reveal what I want to know—never mind what it is, that is my affair—come to summon me at once.”
becomesverbUS /bɪˈkʌmz/
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading You will begin upon the big one, and from time to time report progress, and be sure, if he becomes willing to reveal what I want to know—never mind what it is, that is my affair—come to summon me at once.”
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading You will begin upon the big one, and from time to time report progress, and be sure, if he becomes willing to reveal what I want to know—never mind what it is, that is my affair—come to summon me at once.”
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading You will begin upon the big one, and from time to time report progress, and be sure, if he becomes willing to reveal what I want to know—never mind what it is, that is my affair—come to summon me at once.”
bittenverbUS /ˈbɪtən/
inflected form of “bite” — to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading HOW MARTIN TURNED COWARD The sergeant left the room and presently returned, followed by the Professor, a tall hang-dog looking rogue, clad in rusty black, with broad, horny hands, and nails bitten down to the quick.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading HOW MARTIN TURNED COWARD The sergeant left the room and presently returned, followed by the Professor, a tall hang-dog looking rogue, clad in rusty black, with broad, horny hands, and nails bitten down to the quick.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading HOW MARTIN TURNED COWARD The sergeant left the room and presently returned, followed by the Professor, a tall hang-dog looking rogue, clad in rusty black, with broad, horny hands, and nails bitten down to the quick.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HOW MARTIN TURNED COWARD The sergeant left the room and presently returned, followed by the Professor, a tall hang-dog looking rogue, clad in rusty black, with broad, horny hands, and nails bitten down to the quick.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading HOW MARTIN TURNED COWARD The sergeant left the room and presently returned, followed by the Professor, a tall hang-dog looking rogue, clad in rusty black, with broad, horny hands, and nails bitten down to the quick.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading You will begin upon the big one, and from time to time report progress, and be sure, if he becomes willing to reveal what I want to know—never mind what it is, that is my affair—come to summon me at once.”
COWARDnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading HOW MARTIN TURNED COWARD The sergeant left the room and presently returned, followed by the Professor, a tall hang-dog looking rogue, clad in rusty black, with broad, horny hands, and nails bitten down to the quick.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What methods does your Excellency wish employed?”
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading HOW MARTIN TURNED COWARD The sergeant left the room and presently returned, followed by the Professor, a tall hang-dog looking rogue, clad in rusty black, with broad, horny hands, and nails bitten down to the quick.
employedadjectiveUS /emˈplɔɪd/
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading “What methods does your Excellency wish employed?”
ExcellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading “What methods does your Excellency wish employed?”
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading HOW MARTIN TURNED COWARD The sergeant left the room and presently returned, followed by the Professor, a tall hang-dog looking rogue, clad in rusty black, with broad, horny hands, and nails bitten down to the quick.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Here are two subjects for your gentle art.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading You will begin upon the big one, and from time to time report progress, and be sure, if he becomes willing to reveal what I want to know—never mind what it is, that is my affair—come to summon me at once.”
gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading “Here are two subjects for your gentle art.
GoodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Good morning to you, Professor,” said Ramiro.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading HOW MARTIN TURNED COWARD The sergeant left the room and presently returned, followed by the Professor, a tall hang-dog looking rogue, clad in rusty black, with broad, horny hands, and nails bitten down to the quick.
hang-dog
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From this reading HOW MARTIN TURNED COWARD The sergeant left the room and presently returned, followed by the Professor, a tall hang-dog looking rogue, clad in rusty black, with broad, horny hands, and nails bitten down to the quick.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You will begin upon the big one, and from time to time report progress, and be sure, if he becomes willing to reveal what I want to know—never mind what it is, that is my affair—come to summon me at once.”
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Here are two subjects for your gentle art.
hornyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrni/
feeling great sexual desire
From this reading HOW MARTIN TURNED COWARD The sergeant left the room and presently returned, followed by the Professor, a tall hang-dog looking rogue, clad in rusty black, with broad, horny hands, and nails bitten down to the quick.
HOW
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From this reading HOW MARTIN TURNED COWARD The sergeant left the room and presently returned, followed by the Professor, a tall hang-dog looking rogue, clad in rusty black, with broad, horny hands, and nails bitten down to the quick.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You will begin upon the big one, and from time to time report progress, and be sure, if he becomes willing to reveal what I want to know—never mind what it is, that is my affair—come to summon me at once.”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading You will begin upon the big one, and from time to time report progress, and be sure, if he becomes willing to reveal what I want to know—never mind what it is, that is my affair—come to summon me at once.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW MARTIN TURNED COWARD The sergeant left the room and presently returned, followed by the Professor, a tall hang-dog looking rogue, clad in rusty black, with broad, horny hands, and nails bitten down to the quick.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You will begin upon the big one, and from time to time report progress, and be sure, if he becomes willing to reveal what I want to know—never mind what it is, that is my affair—come to summon me at once.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You will begin upon the big one, and from time to time report progress, and be sure, if he becomes willing to reveal what I want to know—never mind what it is, that is my affair—come to summon me at once.”
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You will begin upon the big one, and from time to time report progress, and be sure, if he becomes willing to reveal what I want to know—never mind what it is, that is my affair—come to summon me at once.”
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading HOW MARTIN TURNED COWARD The sergeant left the room and presently returned, followed by the Professor, a tall hang-dog looking rogue, clad in rusty black, with broad, horny hands, and nails bitten down to the quick.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading HOW MARTIN TURNED COWARD The sergeant left the room and presently returned, followed by the Professor, a tall hang-dog looking rogue, clad in rusty black, with broad, horny hands, and nails bitten down to the quick.
MARTINnounUS /ˈmɑːrtən/
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading HOW MARTIN TURNED COWARD The sergeant left the room and presently returned, followed by the Professor, a tall hang-dog looking rogue, clad in rusty black, with broad, horny hands, and nails bitten down to the quick.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You will begin upon the big one, and from time to time report progress, and be sure, if he becomes willing to reveal what I want to know—never mind what it is, that is my affair—come to summon me at once.”
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading “What methods does your Excellency wish employed?”
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading You will begin upon the big one, and from time to time report progress, and be sure, if he becomes willing to reveal what I want to know—never mind what it is, that is my affair—come to summon me at once.”
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “Good morning to you, Professor,” said Ramiro.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You will begin upon the big one, and from time to time report progress, and be sure, if he becomes willing to reveal what I want to know—never mind what it is, that is my affair—come to summon me at once.”
nailsnounUS /neɪlz/
plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
From this reading HOW MARTIN TURNED COWARD The sergeant left the room and presently returned, followed by the Professor, a tall hang-dog looking rogue, clad in rusty black, with broad, horny hands, and nails bitten down to the quick.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading You will begin upon the big one, and from time to time report progress, and be sure, if he becomes willing to reveal what I want to know—never mind what it is, that is my affair—come to summon me at once.”
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading You will begin upon the big one, and from time to time report progress, and be sure, if he becomes willing to reveal what I want to know—never mind what it is, that is my affair—come to summon me at once.”
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You will begin upon the big one, and from time to time report progress, and be sure, if he becomes willing to reveal what I want to know—never mind what it is, that is my affair—come to summon me at once.”
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading HOW MARTIN TURNED COWARD The sergeant left the room and presently returned, followed by the Professor, a tall hang-dog looking rogue, clad in rusty black, with broad, horny hands, and nails bitten down to the quick.
ProfessornounUS /prəˈfesər/
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading HOW MARTIN TURNED COWARD The sergeant left the room and presently returned, followed by the Professor, a tall hang-dog looking rogue, clad in rusty black, with broad, horny hands, and nails bitten down to the quick.
progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading You will begin upon the big one, and from time to time report progress, and be sure, if he becomes willing to reveal what I want to know—never mind what it is, that is my affair—come to summon me at once.”
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading HOW MARTIN TURNED COWARD The sergeant left the room and presently returned, followed by the Professor, a tall hang-dog looking rogue, clad in rusty black, with broad, horny hands, and nails bitten down to the quick.
Ramiro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Good morning to you, Professor,” said Ramiro.
reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading You will begin upon the big one, and from time to time report progress, and be sure, if he becomes willing to reveal what I want to know—never mind what it is, that is my affair—come to summon me at once.”
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading HOW MARTIN TURNED COWARD The sergeant left the room and presently returned, followed by the Professor, a tall hang-dog looking rogue, clad in rusty black, with broad, horny hands, and nails bitten down to the quick.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading You will begin upon the big one, and from time to time report progress, and be sure, if he becomes willing to reveal what I want to know—never mind what it is, that is my affair—come to summon me at once.”
roguenounUS /roʊɡ/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading HOW MARTIN TURNED COWARD The sergeant left the room and presently returned, followed by the Professor, a tall hang-dog looking rogue, clad in rusty black, with broad, horny hands, and nails bitten down to the quick.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading HOW MARTIN TURNED COWARD The sergeant left the room and presently returned, followed by the Professor, a tall hang-dog looking rogue, clad in rusty black, with broad, horny hands, and nails bitten down to the quick.
rustyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌsti/
covered with or consisting of rust
From this reading HOW MARTIN TURNED COWARD The sergeant left the room and presently returned, followed by the Professor, a tall hang-dog looking rogue, clad in rusty black, with broad, horny hands, and nails bitten down to the quick.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Good morning to you, Professor,” said Ramiro.
sergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading HOW MARTIN TURNED COWARD The sergeant left the room and presently returned, followed by the Professor, a tall hang-dog looking rogue, clad in rusty black, with broad, horny hands, and nails bitten down to the quick.
subjectsnounUS /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading “Here are two subjects for your gentle art.
summonverbUS /ˈsʌmən/
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading You will begin upon the big one, and from time to time report progress, and be sure, if he becomes willing to reveal what I want to know—never mind what it is, that is my affair—come to summon me at once.”
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading You will begin upon the big one, and from time to time report progress, and be sure, if he becomes willing to reveal what I want to know—never mind what it is, that is my affair—come to summon me at once.”
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading HOW MARTIN TURNED COWARD The sergeant left the room and presently returned, followed by the Professor, a tall hang-dog looking rogue, clad in rusty black, with broad, horny hands, and nails bitten down to the quick.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You will begin upon the big one, and from time to time report progress, and be sure, if he becomes willing to reveal what I want to know—never mind what it is, that is my affair—come to summon me at once.”
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW MARTIN TURNED COWARD The sergeant left the room and presently returned, followed by the Professor, a tall hang-dog looking rogue, clad in rusty black, with broad, horny hands, and nails bitten down to the quick.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading You will begin upon the big one, and from time to time report progress, and be sure, if he becomes willing to reveal what I want to know—never mind what it is, that is my affair—come to summon me at once.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW MARTIN TURNED COWARD The sergeant left the room and presently returned, followed by the Professor, a tall hang-dog looking rogue, clad in rusty black, with broad, horny hands, and nails bitten down to the quick.
TURNEDadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading HOW MARTIN TURNED COWARD The sergeant left the room and presently returned, followed by the Professor, a tall hang-dog looking rogue, clad in rusty black, with broad, horny hands, and nails bitten down to the quick.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Here are two subjects for your gentle art.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading You will begin upon the big one, and from time to time report progress, and be sure, if he becomes willing to reveal what I want to know—never mind what it is, that is my affair—come to summon me at once.”
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading You will begin upon the big one, and from time to time report progress, and be sure, if he becomes willing to reveal what I want to know—never mind what it is, that is my affair—come to summon me at once.”
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading You will begin upon the big one, and from time to time report progress, and be sure, if he becomes willing to reveal what I want to know—never mind what it is, that is my affair—come to summon me at once.”
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will begin upon the big one, and from time to time report progress, and be sure, if he becomes willing to reveal what I want to know—never mind what it is, that is my affair—come to summon me at once.”
willingadjectiveUS /ˈwɪlɪŋ/
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading You will begin upon the big one, and from time to time report progress, and be sure, if he becomes willing to reveal what I want to know—never mind what it is, that is my affair—come to summon me at once.”
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “What methods does your Excellency wish employed?”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOW MARTIN TURNED COWARD The sergeant left the room and presently returned, followed by the Professor, a tall hang-dog looking rogue, clad in rusty black, with broad, horny hands, and nails bitten down to the quick.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Good morning to you, Professor,” said Ramiro.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Here are two subjects for your gentle art.
