adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He fell back a few steps with an injured dignity that might have been a protest against physical violence.
accidentnounUS /ˈæksədənt/
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading In reply to such a challenge Peter could only hastily declare that he was guilty of no discourteous suspicion—he only wanted a limit named, a pledge of every precaution against accident.
accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading “Really, my dear young sir, your attitude is tantamount to an accusation of intended bad faith.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He fell back a few steps with an injured dignity that might have been a protest against physical violence.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He fell back a few steps with an injured dignity that might have been a protest against physical violence.
attitudenounUS /ˈætətuːd/
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading “Really, my dear young sir, your attitude is tantamount to an accusation of intended bad faith.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He fell back a few steps with an injured dignity that might have been a protest against physical violence.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading “Really, my dear young sir, your attitude is tantamount to an accusation of intended bad faith.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He fell back a few steps with an injured dignity that might have been a protest against physical violence.
brownounUS /braʊ/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The tension was quickly relieved however by the surprised flush which mantled on Mr. Locket’s brow.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The tension was quickly relieved however by the surprised flush which mantled on Mr. Locket’s brow.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading In reply to such a challenge Peter could only hastily declare that he was guilty of no discourteous suspicion—he only wanted a limit named, a pledge of every precaution against accident.
confoundedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaʊndɪd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Do you think I want to steal the confounded things?”
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In reply to such a challenge Peter could only hastily declare that he was guilty of no discourteous suspicion—he only wanted a limit named, a pledge of every precaution against accident.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading “Really, my dear young sir, your attitude is tantamount to an accusation of intended bad faith.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading In reply to such a challenge Peter could only hastily declare that he was guilty of no discourteous suspicion—he only wanted a limit named, a pledge of every precaution against accident.
dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading He fell back a few steps with an injured dignity that might have been a protest against physical violence.
discourteousadjective
showing no courtesy; rude
From this reading In reply to such a challenge Peter could only hastily declare that he was guilty of no discourteous suspicion—he only wanted a limit named, a pledge of every precaution against accident.
Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you think I want to steal the confounded things?”
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In reply to such a challenge Peter could only hastily declare that he was guilty of no discourteous suspicion—he only wanted a limit named, a pledge of every precaution against accident.
faithnounUS /feɪθ/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading “Really, my dear young sir, your attitude is tantamount to an accusation of intended bad faith.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading He fell back a few steps with an injured dignity that might have been a protest against physical violence.
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 He fell back a few steps with an injured dignity that might have been a protest against physical violence.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading The tension was quickly relieved however by the surprised flush which mantled on Mr. Locket’s brow.
guiltyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪlti/
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading In reply to such a challenge Peter could only hastily declare that he was guilty of no discourteous suspicion—he only wanted a limit named, a pledge of every precaution against accident.
hastilyadverbUS /ˈheɪstəli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading In reply to such a challenge Peter could only hastily declare that he was guilty of no discourteous suspicion—he only wanted a limit named, a pledge of every precaution against accident.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He fell back a few steps with an injured dignity that might have been a protest against physical violence.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He fell back a few steps with an injured dignity that might have been a protest against physical violence.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The tension was quickly relieved however by the surprised flush which mantled on Mr. Locket’s brow.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Do you think I want to steal the confounded things?”
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In reply to such a challenge Peter could only hastily declare that he was guilty of no discourteous suspicion—he only wanted a limit named, a pledge of every precaution against accident.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading He fell back a few steps with an injured dignity that might have been a protest against physical violence.
intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading “Really, my dear young sir, your attitude is tantamount to an accusation of intended bad faith.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Really, my dear young sir, your attitude is tantamount to an accusation of intended bad faith.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading In reply to such a challenge Peter could only hastily declare that he was guilty of no discourteous suspicion—he only wanted a limit named, a pledge of every precaution against accident.
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From this reading The tension was quickly relieved however by the surprised flush which mantled on Mr. Locket’s brow.
mantledadjective
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading The tension was quickly relieved however by the surprised flush which mantled on Mr. Locket’s brow.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He fell back a few steps with an injured dignity that might have been a protest against physical violence.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading The tension was quickly relieved however by the surprised flush which mantled on Mr. Locket’s brow.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Really, my dear young sir, your attitude is tantamount to an accusation of intended bad faith.
namedverbUS /neɪmd/
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In reply to such a challenge Peter could only hastily declare that he was guilty of no discourteous suspicion—he only wanted a limit named, a pledge of every precaution against accident.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading In reply to such a challenge Peter could only hastily declare that he was guilty of no discourteous suspicion—he only wanted a limit named, a pledge of every precaution against accident.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Really, my dear young sir, your attitude is tantamount to an accusation of intended bad faith.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The tension was quickly relieved however by the surprised flush which mantled on Mr. Locket’s brow.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading In reply to such a challenge Peter could only hastily declare that he was guilty of no discourteous suspicion—he only wanted a limit named, a pledge of every precaution against accident.
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 In reply to such a challenge Peter could only hastily declare that he was guilty of no discourteous suspicion—he only wanted a limit named, a pledge of every precaution against accident.
physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading He fell back a few steps with an injured dignity that might have been a protest against physical violence.
pledgeverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading In reply to such a challenge Peter could only hastily declare that he was guilty of no discourteous suspicion—he only wanted a limit named, a pledge of every precaution against accident.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading In reply to such a challenge Peter could only hastily declare that he was guilty of no discourteous suspicion—he only wanted a limit named, a pledge of every precaution against accident.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading He fell back a few steps with an injured dignity that might have been a protest against physical violence.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading The tension was quickly relieved however by the surprised flush which mantled on Mr. Locket’s brow.
ReallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “Really, my dear young sir, your attitude is tantamount to an accusation of intended bad faith.
relievedadjectiveUS /rɪˈliːvd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading The tension was quickly relieved however by the surprised flush which mantled on Mr. Locket’s brow.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading In reply to such a challenge Peter could only hastily declare that he was guilty of no discourteous suspicion—he only wanted a limit named, a pledge of every precaution against accident.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading “Really, my dear young sir, your attitude is tantamount to an accusation of intended bad faith.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading Do you think I want to steal the confounded things?”
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He fell back a few steps with an injured dignity that might have been a protest against physical violence.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In reply to such a challenge Peter could only hastily declare that he was guilty of no discourteous suspicion—he only wanted a limit named, a pledge of every precaution against accident.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The tension was quickly relieved however by the surprised flush which mantled on Mr. Locket’s brow.
suspicionnounUS /səˈspɪʃən/
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading In reply to such a challenge Peter could only hastily declare that he was guilty of no discourteous suspicion—he only wanted a limit named, a pledge of every precaution against accident.
tantamountadjectiveUS /ˈtæntəmaʊnt/
being essentially equal to something
From this reading “Really, my dear young sir, your attitude is tantamount to an accusation of intended bad faith.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading The tension was quickly relieved however by the surprised flush which mantled on Mr. Locket’s brow.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He fell back a few steps with an injured dignity that might have been a protest against physical violence.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The tension was quickly relieved however by the surprised flush which mantled on Mr. Locket’s brow.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Do you think I want to steal the confounded things?”
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Do you think I want to steal the confounded things?”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Really, my dear young sir, your attitude is tantamount to an accusation of intended bad faith.
violencenounUS /ˈvaɪələns/
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading He fell back a few steps with an injured dignity that might have been a protest against physical violence.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Do you think I want to steal the confounded things?”
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading In reply to such a challenge Peter could only hastily declare that he was guilty of no discourteous suspicion—he only wanted a limit named, a pledge of every precaution against accident.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tension was quickly relieved however by the surprised flush which mantled on Mr. Locket’s brow.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The tension was quickly relieved however by the surprised flush which mantled on Mr. Locket’s brow.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He fell back a few steps with an injured dignity that might have been a protest against physical violence.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Do you think I want to steal the confounded things?”
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Really, my dear young sir, your attitude is tantamount to an accusation of intended bad faith.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Really, my dear young sir, your attitude is tantamount to an accusation of intended bad faith.
