adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Very few words,” said Inglewood, “are required to conclude our case in this matter.
ArthurnounUS /ˈɑːrθər/
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading The Two Curates; or, the Burglary Charge Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The letter from the Warden was as authentic as the letter from the Sub-Warden, however regrettably different in dignity and social tone.
authenticadjectiveUS /əˈθentɪk/
conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
From this reading The letter from the Warden was as authentic as the letter from the Sub-Warden, however regrettably different in dignity and social tone.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
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 Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
blasphemers
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From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
BothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
bumpings
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From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
BurglarynounUS /ˈbɜːrɡləri/
entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
From this reading The Two Curates; or, the Burglary Charge Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading “Very few words,” said Inglewood, “are required to conclude our case in this matter.
ChargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The Two Curates; or, the Burglary Charge Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
concludeverbUS /kənˈkluːd/
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading “Very few words,” said Inglewood, “are required to conclude our case in this matter.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
Curates
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From this reading The Two Curates; or, the Burglary Charge Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
denialnounUS /dɪˈnaɪəl/
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The letter from the Warden was as authentic as the letter from the Sub-Warden, however regrettably different in dignity and social tone.
dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading The letter from the Warden was as authentic as the letter from the Sub-Warden, however regrettably different in dignity and social tone.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The Two Curates; or, the Burglary Charge Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
examinedverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmənd/
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading The Two Curates; or, the Burglary Charge Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
excitableadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəbəl/
easily excited
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading “Very few words,” said Inglewood, “are required to conclude our case in this matter.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The letter from the Warden was as authentic as the letter from the Sub-Warden, however regrettably different in dignity and social tone.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Two Curates; or, the Burglary Charge Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
handedadjectiveUS /ˈhændəd/
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading The Two Curates; or, the Burglary Charge Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Two Curates; or, the Burglary Charge Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
headsnounUS /hedz/
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The Two Curates; or, the Burglary Charge Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The letter from the Warden was as authentic as the letter from the Sub-Warden, however regrettably different in dignity and social tone.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
Inglewood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Two Curates; or, the Burglary Charge Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
innocentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnəsənt/
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Two Curates; or, the Burglary Charge Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
JewnounUS /dʒuː/
a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
jumpings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading The Two Curates; or, the Burglary Charge Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading The Two Curates; or, the Burglary Charge Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The letter from the Warden was as authentic as the letter from the Sub-Warden, however regrettably different in dignity and social tone.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “Very few words,” said Inglewood, “are required to conclude our case in this matter.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Two Curates; or, the Burglary Charge Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Two Curates; or, the Burglary Charge Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Very few words,” said Inglewood, “are required to conclude our case in this matter.
pistolnounUS /ˈpɪstəl/
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
prosecutionnounUS /ˌprɑːsəˈkjuːʃən/
the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
From this reading The Two Curates; or, the Burglary Charge Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The Two Curates; or, the Burglary Charge Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
regrettablyadverbUS /rɪˈɡretəbli/
by bad luck
From this reading The letter from the Warden was as authentic as the letter from the Sub-Warden, however regrettably different in dignity and social tone.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading “Very few words,” said Inglewood, “are required to conclude our case in this matter.
revealedverbUS /rɪˈviːld/
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Very few words,” said Inglewood, “are required to conclude our case in this matter.
scareverbUS /sker/
cause fear in
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading The letter from the Warden was as authentic as the letter from the Sub-Warden, however regrettably different in dignity and social tone.
stocksnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
Sub-Warden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The letter from the Warden was as authentic as the letter from the Sub-Warden, however regrettably different in dignity and social tone.
SurelyadverbUS /ˈʃʊrli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Two Curates; or, the Burglary Charge Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Two Curates; or, the Burglary Charge Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Very few words,” said Inglewood, “are required to conclude our case in this matter.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Two Curates; or, the Burglary Charge Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The Two Curates; or, the Burglary Charge Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The letter from the Warden was as authentic as the letter from the Sub-Warden, however regrettably different in dignity and social tone.
TwonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Two Curates; or, the Burglary Charge Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
VeryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading “Very few words,” said Inglewood, “are required to conclude our case in this matter.
WardennounUS /ˈwɔːr.dən/
The chief official or governor in charge of a prison institution.
From this reading The letter from the Warden was as authentic as the letter from the Sub-Warden, however regrettably different in dignity and social tone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The letter from the Warden was as authentic as the letter from the Sub-Warden, however regrettably different in dignity and social tone.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The Two Curates; or, the Burglary Charge Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Surely it is now plain that our client carried his pistol about with the eccentric but innocent purpose of giving a wholesome scare to those whom he regarded as blasphemers.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Two Curates; or, the Burglary Charge Arthur Inglewood handed the document he had just read to the leaders of the prosecution, who examined it with their heads together.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading “Very few words,” said Inglewood, “are required to conclude our case in this matter.
yellowadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊ/
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Both the Jew and the American were of sensitive and excitable stocks, and they revealed by the jumpings and bumpings of the black head and the yellow that nothing could be done in the way of denial of the document.
