adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE YACHT COMES BACK Chatfield, his arms filled with masses of dried bracken and coarse grass, turned sharply on hearing Vickers's call and stared hard and long in the direction which the young solicitor pointed out.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading THE YACHT COMES BACK Chatfield, his arms filled with masses of dried bracken and coarse grass, turned sharply on hearing Vickers's call and stared hard and long in the direction which the young solicitor pointed out.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
BACKadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE YACHT COMES BACK Chatfield, his arms filled with masses of dried bracken and coarse grass, turned sharply on hearing Vickers's call and stared hard and long in the direction which the young solicitor pointed out.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Didn't I know we should be rescued from this here imprisonment!" he cried with unctuous joy.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Thought they'd pinned me here for best part of a week, no doubt, while they could get theirselves quietly away--far away!
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
blasphemousadjectiveUS /ˈblæsfəməs/
grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
From this reading But it's my experience 'ut them as has served the Lord's never deserted, Mr. Vickers, and if you live as long as--" "Don't be blasphemous, Chatfield!" said Vickers, curtly.
brackennounUS /ˈbrækən/
fern of southeastern Asia; not hardy in cold temperate regions
From this reading THE YACHT COMES BACK Chatfield, his arms filled with masses of dried bracken and coarse grass, turned sharply on hearing Vickers's call and stared hard and long in the direction which the young solicitor pointed out.
burdensnounUS /ˈbɜːrdənz/
plural of “burden” — an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
burstverbUS /bɜːrst/
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it's my experience 'ut them as has served the Lord's never deserted, Mr. Vickers, and if you live as long as--" "Don't be blasphemous, Chatfield!" said Vickers, curtly.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE YACHT COMES BACK Chatfield, his arms filled with masses of dried bracken and coarse grass, turned sharply on hearing Vickers's call and stared hard and long in the direction which the young solicitor pointed out.
Chatfield
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From this reading THE YACHT COMES BACK Chatfield, his arms filled with masses of dried bracken and coarse grass, turned sharply on hearing Vickers's call and stared hard and long in the direction which the young solicitor pointed out.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading THE YACHT COMES BACK Chatfield, his arms filled with masses of dried bracken and coarse grass, turned sharply on hearing Vickers's call and stared hard and long in the direction which the young solicitor pointed out.
COMESnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading THE YACHT COMES BACK Chatfield, his arms filled with masses of dried bracken and coarse grass, turned sharply on hearing Vickers's call and stared hard and long in the direction which the young solicitor pointed out.
contractedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntræktəd/
reduced in size or pulled together
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Thought they'd pinned me here for best part of a week, no doubt, while they could get theirselves quietly away--far away!
craftyadjectiveUS /ˈkræfti/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Didn't I know we should be rescued from this here imprisonment!" he cried with unctuous joy.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
curtlyadverbUS /ˈkɜːrtli/
in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
From this reading But it's my experience 'ut them as has served the Lord's never deserted, Mr. Vickers, and if you live as long as--" "Don't be blasphemous, Chatfield!" said Vickers, curtly.
desertedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading But it's my experience 'ut them as has served the Lord's never deserted, Mr. Vickers, and if you live as long as--" "Don't be blasphemous, Chatfield!" said Vickers, curtly.
Didn't
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From this reading "Didn't I know we should be rescued from this here imprisonment!" he cried with unctuous joy.
dilatedverbUS /ˌdaɪˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “dilate” — become wider
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading THE YACHT COMES BACK Chatfield, his arms filled with masses of dried bracken and coarse grass, turned sharply on hearing Vickers's call and stared hard and long in the direction which the young solicitor pointed out.
Don't
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From this reading But it's my experience 'ut them as has served the Lord's never deserted, Mr. Vickers, and if you live as long as--" "Don't be blasphemous, Chatfield!" said Vickers, curtly.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "Thought they'd pinned me here for best part of a week, no doubt, while they could get theirselves quietly away--far away!
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading THE YACHT COMES BACK Chatfield, his arms filled with masses of dried bracken and coarse grass, turned sharply on hearing Vickers's call and stared hard and long in the direction which the young solicitor pointed out.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading But it's my experience 'ut them as has served the Lord's never deserted, Mr. Vickers, and if you live as long as--" "Don't be blasphemous, Chatfield!" said Vickers, curtly.
extentnounUS /ɪkˈstent/
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Thought they'd pinned me here for best part of a week, no doubt, while they could get theirselves quietly away--far away!
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading THE YACHT COMES BACK Chatfield, his arms filled with masses of dried bracken and coarse grass, turned sharply on hearing Vickers's call and stared hard and long in the direction which the young solicitor pointed out.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Thought they'd pinned me here for best part of a week, no doubt, while they could get theirselves quietly away--far away!
foreheadnounUS /ˈfɔːrhed/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Didn't I know we should be rescued from this here imprisonment!" he cried with unctuous joy.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Thought they'd pinned me here for best part of a week, no doubt, while they could get theirselves quietly away--far away!
grassverbUS /ɡræs/
shoot down, of birds
From this reading THE YACHT COMES BACK Chatfield, his arms filled with masses of dried bracken and coarse grass, turned sharply on hearing Vickers's call and stared hard and long in the direction which the young solicitor pointed out.
handkerchiefnounUS /ˈhæŋkərtʃɪf/
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE YACHT COMES BACK Chatfield, his arms filled with masses of dried bracken and coarse grass, turned sharply on hearing Vickers's call and stared hard and long in the direction which the young solicitor pointed out.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it's my experience 'ut them as has served the Lord's never deserted, Mr. Vickers, and if you live as long as--" "Don't be blasphemous, Chatfield!" said Vickers, curtly.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading THE YACHT COMES BACK Chatfield, his arms filled with masses of dried bracken and coarse grass, turned sharply on hearing Vickers's call and stared hard and long in the direction which the young solicitor pointed out.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Didn't I know we should be rescued from this here imprisonment!" he cried with unctuous joy.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE YACHT COMES BACK Chatfield, his arms filled with masses of dried bracken and coarse grass, turned sharply on hearing Vickers's call and stared hard and long in the direction which the young solicitor pointed out.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Didn't I know we should be rescued from this here imprisonment!" he cried with unctuous joy.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading "Didn't I know we should be rescued from this here imprisonment!" he cried with unctuous joy.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE YACHT COMES BACK Chatfield, his arms filled with masses of dried bracken and coarse grass, turned sharply on hearing Vickers's call and stared hard and long in the direction which the young solicitor pointed out.
intenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtens/
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
it's
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From this reading But it's my experience 'ut them as has served the Lord's never deserted, Mr. Vickers, and if you live as long as--" "Don't be blasphemous, Chatfield!" said Vickers, curtly.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading "Didn't I know we should be rescued from this here imprisonment!" he cried with unctuous joy.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Didn't I know we should be rescued from this here imprisonment!" he cried with unctuous joy.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading But it's my experience 'ut them as has served the Lord's never deserted, Mr. Vickers, and if you live as long as--" "Don't be blasphemous, Chatfield!" said Vickers, curtly.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE YACHT COMES BACK Chatfield, his arms filled with masses of dried bracken and coarse grass, turned sharply on hearing Vickers's call and stared hard and long in the direction which the young solicitor pointed out.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
Lord'snounUS /lɔːrdz/
possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading But it's my experience 'ut them as has served the Lord's never deserted, Mr. Vickers, and if you live as long as--" "Don't be blasphemous, Chatfield!" said Vickers, curtly.
many-coloured
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From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading THE YACHT COMES BACK Chatfield, his arms filled with masses of dried bracken and coarse grass, turned sharply on hearing Vickers's call and stared hard and long in the direction which the young solicitor pointed out.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Thought they'd pinned me here for best part of a week, no doubt, while they could get theirselves quietly away--far away!
mentaladjectiveUS /ˈmentəl/
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
moppedverbUS /mɑːpt/
inflected form of “mop” — to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading But it's my experience 'ut them as has served the Lord's never deserted, Mr. Vickers, and if you live as long as--" "Don't be blasphemous, Chatfield!" said Vickers, curtly.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But it's my experience 'ut them as has served the Lord's never deserted, Mr. Vickers, and if you live as long as--" "Don't be blasphemous, Chatfield!" said Vickers, curtly.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But it's my experience 'ut them as has served the Lord's never deserted, Mr. Vickers, and if you live as long as--" "Don't be blasphemous, Chatfield!" said Vickers, curtly.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "Thought they'd pinned me here for best part of a week, no doubt, while they could get theirselves quietly away--far away!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE YACHT COMES BACK Chatfield, his arms filled with masses of dried bracken and coarse grass, turned sharply on hearing Vickers's call and stared hard and long in the direction which the young solicitor pointed out.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE YACHT COMES BACK Chatfield, his arms filled with masses of dried bracken and coarse grass, turned sharply on hearing Vickers's call and stared hard and long in the direction which the young solicitor pointed out.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE YACHT COMES BACK Chatfield, his arms filled with masses of dried bracken and coarse grass, turned sharply on hearing Vickers's call and stared hard and long in the direction which the young solicitor pointed out.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Thought they'd pinned me here for best part of a week, no doubt, while they could get theirselves quietly away--far away!
perspirationnounUS /ˌpɜːrspərˈeɪʃən/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
pinnedverbUS /pɪnd/
inflected form of “pin” — to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading "Thought they'd pinned me here for best part of a week, no doubt, while they could get theirselves quietly away--far away!
pointedadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪntɪd/
having a point
From this reading THE YACHT COMES BACK Chatfield, his arms filled with masses of dried bracken and coarse grass, turned sharply on hearing Vickers's call and stared hard and long in the direction which the young solicitor pointed out.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading "Thought they'd pinned me here for best part of a week, no doubt, while they could get theirselves quietly away--far away!
reliefnounUS /rɪˈliːf/
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading "Didn't I know we should be rescued from this here imprisonment!" he cried with unctuous joy.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But it's my experience 'ut them as has served the Lord's never deserted, Mr. Vickers, and if you live as long as--" "Don't be blasphemous, Chatfield!" said Vickers, curtly.
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading But it's my experience 'ut them as has served the Lord's never deserted, Mr. Vickers, and if you live as long as--" "Don't be blasphemous, Chatfield!" said Vickers, curtly.
sharplyadverbUS /ˈʃɑːrpli/
in an aggressive manner
From this reading THE YACHT COMES BACK Chatfield, his arms filled with masses of dried bracken and coarse grass, turned sharply on hearing Vickers's call and stared hard and long in the direction which the young solicitor pointed out.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Didn't I know we should be rescued from this here imprisonment!" he cried with unctuous joy.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading THE YACHT COMES BACK Chatfield, his arms filled with masses of dried bracken and coarse grass, turned sharply on hearing Vickers's call and stared hard and long in the direction which the young solicitor pointed out.
staredverbUS /sterd/
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading THE YACHT COMES BACK Chatfield, his arms filled with masses of dried bracken and coarse grass, turned sharply on hearing Vickers's call and stared hard and long in the direction which the young solicitor pointed out.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE YACHT COMES BACK Chatfield, his arms filled with masses of dried bracken and coarse grass, turned sharply on hearing Vickers's call and stared hard and long in the direction which the young solicitor pointed out.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
theirselves
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From this reading "Thought they'd pinned me here for best part of a week, no doubt, while they could get theirselves quietly away--far away!
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But it's my experience 'ut them as has served the Lord's never deserted, Mr. Vickers, and if you live as long as--" "Don't be blasphemous, Chatfield!" said Vickers, curtly.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
they'd
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From this reading "Thought they'd pinned me here for best part of a week, no doubt, while they could get theirselves quietly away--far away!
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Didn't I know we should be rescued from this here imprisonment!" he cried with unctuous joy.
ThoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Thought they'd pinned me here for best part of a week, no doubt, while they could get theirselves quietly away--far away!
throwingverbUS /ˈθroʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading THE YACHT COMES BACK Chatfield, his arms filled with masses of dried bracken and coarse grass, turned sharply on hearing Vickers's call and stared hard and long in the direction which the young solicitor pointed out.
unctuousadjectiveUS /ˈʌŋtʃwəs/
unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
From this reading "Didn't I know we should be rescued from this here imprisonment!" he cried with unctuous joy.
utnoun
the local time at the 0 meridian passing through Greenwich, England; it is the same everywhere
From this reading But it's my experience 'ut them as has served the Lord's never deserted, Mr. Vickers, and if you live as long as--" "Don't be blasphemous, Chatfield!" said Vickers, curtly.
Vickers
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From this reading But it's my experience 'ut them as has served the Lord's never deserted, Mr. Vickers, and if you live as long as--" "Don't be blasphemous, Chatfield!" said Vickers, curtly.
Vickers's
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From this reading THE YACHT COMES BACK Chatfield, his arms filled with masses of dried bracken and coarse grass, turned sharply on hearing Vickers's call and stared hard and long in the direction which the young solicitor pointed out.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Didn't I know we should be rescued from this here imprisonment!" he cried with unctuous joy.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "Thought they'd pinned me here for best part of a week, no doubt, while they could get theirselves quietly away--far away!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His small, crafty eyes became dilated to their full extent--suddenly they contracted again with a look of cunning satisfaction, and throwing away his burdens he drew out a big many-coloured handkerchief and mopped his high forehead as if the perspiration which burst out were the result of intense mental relief.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE YACHT COMES BACK Chatfield, his arms filled with masses of dried bracken and coarse grass, turned sharply on hearing Vickers's call and stared hard and long in the direction which the young solicitor pointed out.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Thought they'd pinned me here for best part of a week, no doubt, while they could get theirselves quietly away--far away!
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE YACHT COMES BACK Chatfield, his arms filled with masses of dried bracken and coarse grass, turned sharply on hearing Vickers's call and stared hard and long in the direction which the young solicitor pointed out.
YACHTnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading THE YACHT COMES BACK Chatfield, his arms filled with masses of dried bracken and coarse grass, turned sharply on hearing Vickers's call and stared hard and long in the direction which the young solicitor pointed out.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But it's my experience 'ut them as has served the Lord's never deserted, Mr. Vickers, and if you live as long as--" "Don't be blasphemous, Chatfield!" said Vickers, curtly.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE YACHT COMES BACK Chatfield, his arms filled with masses of dried bracken and coarse grass, turned sharply on hearing Vickers's call and stared hard and long in the direction which the young solicitor pointed out.
