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 STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Nev' min' who I am!" said Miss Trimble curtly.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Who are you?" he said.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I hope you won't be offended, Lord Wisbeach," said Mrs. Pett from the group by the door.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I hope you won't be offended, Lord Wisbeach," said Mrs. Pett from the group by the door.
curtlyadverbUS /ˈkɜːrtli/
in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
From this reading "Nev' min' who I am!" said Miss Trimble curtly.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "I hope you won't be offended, Lord Wisbeach," said Mrs. Pett from the group by the door.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I hope you won't be offended, Lord Wisbeach," said Mrs. Pett from the group by the door.
GentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
groupnounUS /ɡruːp/
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading "I hope you won't be offended, Lord Wisbeach," said Mrs. Pett from the group by the door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope you won't be offended, Lord Wisbeach," said Mrs. Pett from the group by the door.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Nev' min' who I am!" said Miss Trimble curtly.
insufferableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsʌfərəbəl/
unbearably arrogant or conceited
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "Siz Pett knows who I am."
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "I hope you won't be offended, Lord Wisbeach," said Mrs. Pett from the group by the door.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
minnounUS /mɪn/
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading "Nev' min' who I am!" said Miss Trimble curtly.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Nev' min' who I am!" said Miss Trimble curtly.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I hope you won't be offended, Lord Wisbeach," said Mrs. Pett from the group by the door.
Nev
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From this reading "Nev' min' who I am!" said Miss Trimble curtly.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading "I hope you won't be offended, Lord Wisbeach," said Mrs. Pett from the group by the door.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
Pett
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From this reading "Siz Pett knows who I am."
PETTS
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From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Who are you?" he said.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
Siz
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From this reading "Siz Pett knows who I am."
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
STIRRINGnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
thanksnounUS /θæŋks/
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
TIMESnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
Trimble
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From this reading "Nev' min' who I am!" said Miss Trimble curtly.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
Wisbeach
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From this reading "I hope you won't be offended, Lord Wisbeach," said Mrs. Pett from the group by the door.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR THE PETTS Gentleman Jack had lowered his revolver, and was standing waiting to explain all, with the insufferable look of the man who is just going to say that he has only done his duty and requires no thanks.
won't
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From this reading "I hope you won't be offended, Lord Wisbeach," said Mrs. Pett from the group by the door.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Who are you?" he said.
