adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Being now come to old Jasper's cottage, which stands a little apart from the village in a by-lane, Lisbeth paused and held out her hand for the basket.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Being now come to old Jasper's cottage, which stands a little apart from the village in a by-lane, Lisbeth paused and held out her hand for the basket.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
basketnounUS /ˈbæskət/
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading Being now come to old Jasper's cottage, which stands a little apart from the village in a by-lane, Lisbeth paused and held out her hand for the basket.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Don't wait for me to-night," she said, "I ordered Peter to fetch me in the dog-cart; you see, I may be late."
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being now come to old Jasper's cottage, which stands a little apart from the village in a by-lane, Lisbeth paused and held out her hand for the basket.
breadnounUS /bred/
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
by-lane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Being now come to old Jasper's cottage, which stands a little apart from the village in a by-lane, Lisbeth paused and held out her hand for the basket.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
chapnounUS /tʃæp/
a boy or man
From this reading "Is the old chap so very ill?"
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Being now come to old Jasper's cottage, which stands a little apart from the village in a by-lane, Lisbeth paused and held out her hand for the basket.
cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading Being now come to old Jasper's cottage, which stands a little apart from the village in a by-lane, Lisbeth paused and held out her hand for the basket.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
DicknounUS /dɪk/
someone who is a detective
From this reading "Very, very ill, Dick."
divulgeverbUS /dɪˈvʌldʒ/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
dog-cart
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't wait for me to-night," she said, "I ordered Peter to fetch me in the dog-cart; you see, I may be late."
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
dryadjectiveUS /draɪ/
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
fetchverbUS /fetʃ/
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading "Don't wait for me to-night," she said, "I ordered Peter to fetch me in the dog-cart; you see, I may be late."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Being now come to old Jasper's cottage, which stands a little apart from the village in a by-lane, Lisbeth paused and held out her hand for the basket.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Being now come to old Jasper's cottage, which stands a little apart from the village in a by-lane, Lisbeth paused and held out her hand for the basket.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Being now come to old Jasper's cottage, which stands a little apart from the village in a by-lane, Lisbeth paused and held out her hand for the basket.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Being now come to old Jasper's cottage, which stands a little apart from the village in a by-lane, Lisbeth paused and held out her hand for the basket.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Being now come to old Jasper's cottage, which stands a little apart from the village in a by-lane, Lisbeth paused and held out her hand for the basket.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
illadjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "Is the old chap so very ill?"
ImpnounUS /ɪmp/
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
Jasper'snounUS /ˈdʒæspərz/
possessive form of “jasper” — an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading Being now come to old Jasper's cottage, which stands a little apart from the village in a by-lane, Lisbeth paused and held out her hand for the basket.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "Don't wait for me to-night," she said, "I ordered Peter to fetch me in the dog-cart; you see, I may be late."
Lisbeth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Being now come to old Jasper's cottage, which stands a little apart from the village in a by-lane, Lisbeth paused and held out her hand for the basket.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Don't wait for me to-night," she said, "I ordered Peter to fetch me in the dog-cart; you see, I may be late."
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Don't wait for me to-night," she said, "I ordered Peter to fetch me in the dog-cart; you see, I may be late."
mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Being now come to old Jasper's cottage, which stands a little apart from the village in a by-lane, Lisbeth paused and held out her hand for the basket.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Being now come to old Jasper's cottage, which stands a little apart from the village in a by-lane, Lisbeth paused and held out her hand for the basket.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading "Don't wait for me to-night," she said, "I ordered Peter to fetch me in the dog-cart; you see, I may be late."
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Being now come to old Jasper's cottage, which stands a little apart from the village in a by-lane, Lisbeth paused and held out her hand for the basket.
pausedverbUS /pɔːzd/
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Being now come to old Jasper's cottage, which stands a little apart from the village in a by-lane, Lisbeth paused and held out her hand for the basket.
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading "Don't wait for me to-night," she said, "I ordered Peter to fetch me in the dog-cart; you see, I may be late."
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Don't wait for me to-night," she said, "I ordered Peter to fetch me in the dog-cart; you see, I may be late."
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Don't wait for me to-night," she said, "I ordered Peter to fetch me in the dog-cart; you see, I may be late."
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Don't wait for me to-night," she said, "I ordered Peter to fetch me in the dog-cart; you see, I may be late."
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Is the old chap so very ill?"
soundsnounUS /saʊndz/
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
standsnounUS /stændz/
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Being now come to old Jasper's cottage, which stands a little apart from the village in a by-lane, Lisbeth paused and held out her hand for the basket.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
suggestsverbUS /səˈdʒests/
third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
theorynounUS /ˈθɪri/
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Being now come to old Jasper's cottage, which stands a little apart from the village in a by-lane, Lisbeth paused and held out her hand for the basket.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't wait for me to-night," she said, "I ordered Peter to fetch me in the dog-cart; you see, I may be late."
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading "Is the old chap so very ill?"
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Being now come to old Jasper's cottage, which stands a little apart from the village in a by-lane, Lisbeth paused and held out her hand for the basket.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "Don't wait for me to-night," she said, "I ordered Peter to fetch me in the dog-cart; you see, I may be late."
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
worryverbUS /ˈwɜːri/
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading "It certainly sounds mysterious," I answered, "especially as regards the dry bread; but that of itself suggests a theory, which, as the detective says in the story, 'I will not divulge just yet;' only don't worry, Lisbeth, the Imp is all right."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Don't wait for me to-night," she said, "I ordered Peter to fetch me in the dog-cart; you see, I may be late."
