adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Except for the name of it, his imprisonment was not very irksome, for the Perkins family treated him as an honored guest, and Mrs. Perkins prepared a nicer supper than usual.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Except for the name of it, his imprisonment was not very irksome, for the Perkins family treated him as an honored guest, and Mrs. Perkins prepared a nicer supper than usual.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Except for the name of it, his imprisonment was not very irksome, for the Perkins family treated him as an honored guest, and Mrs. Perkins prepared a nicer supper than usual.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Except for the name of it, his imprisonment was not very irksome, for the Perkins family treated him as an honored guest, and Mrs. Perkins prepared a nicer supper than usual.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Don't let him run away."
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading When Mr. Perkins went out he said to his wife, with a quizzical smile: "I leave Luke in your charge.
ConstablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading IN THE COURT-ROOM It was decided that Luke should remain until his trial in the personal custody of Constable Perkins.
COURT-ROOM
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From this reading IN THE COURT-ROOM It was decided that Luke should remain until his trial in the personal custody of Constable Perkins.
custodynounUS /ˈkʌstədi/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading IN THE COURT-ROOM It was decided that Luke should remain until his trial in the personal custody of Constable Perkins.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading IN THE COURT-ROOM It was decided that Luke should remain until his trial in the personal custody of Constable Perkins.
Don't
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From this reading Don't let him run away."
ExceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading Except for the name of it, his imprisonment was not very irksome, for the Perkins family treated him as an honored guest, and Mrs. Perkins prepared a nicer supper than usual.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Except for the name of it, his imprisonment was not very irksome, for the Perkins family treated him as an honored guest, and Mrs. Perkins prepared a nicer supper than usual.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Except for the name of it, his imprisonment was not very irksome, for the Perkins family treated him as an honored guest, and Mrs. Perkins prepared a nicer supper than usual.
guestnounUS /ɡest/
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Except for the name of it, his imprisonment was not very irksome, for the Perkins family treated him as an honored guest, and Mrs. Perkins prepared a nicer supper than usual.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Mr. Perkins went out he said to his wife, with a quizzical smile: "I leave Luke in your charge.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Except for the name of it, his imprisonment was not very irksome, for the Perkins family treated him as an honored guest, and Mrs. Perkins prepared a nicer supper than usual.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE COURT-ROOM It was decided that Luke should remain until his trial in the personal custody of Constable Perkins.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading Except for the name of it, his imprisonment was not very irksome, for the Perkins family treated him as an honored guest, and Mrs. Perkins prepared a nicer supper than usual.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When Mr. Perkins went out he said to his wife, with a quizzical smile: "I leave Luke in your charge.
I'll
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From this reading "I'll look out for that," said Mrs. Perkins, smiling.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading Except for the name of it, his imprisonment was not very irksome, for the Perkins family treated him as an honored guest, and Mrs. Perkins prepared a nicer supper than usual.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE COURT-ROOM It was decided that Luke should remain until his trial in the personal custody of Constable Perkins.
irksomeadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrksəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Except for the name of it, his imprisonment was not very irksome, for the Perkins family treated him as an honored guest, and Mrs. Perkins prepared a nicer supper than usual.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN THE COURT-ROOM It was decided that Luke should remain until his trial in the personal custody of Constable Perkins.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading When Mr. Perkins went out he said to his wife, with a quizzical smile: "I leave Luke in your charge.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Don't let him run away."
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I'll look out for that," said Mrs. Perkins, smiling.
LukenounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading IN THE COURT-ROOM It was decided that Luke should remain until his trial in the personal custody of Constable Perkins.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Mr. Perkins went out he said to his wife, with a quizzical smile: "I leave Luke in your charge.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Except for the name of it, his imprisonment was not very irksome, for the Perkins family treated him as an honored guest, and Mrs. Perkins prepared a nicer supper than usual.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Except for the name of it, his imprisonment was not very irksome, for the Perkins family treated him as an honored guest, and Mrs. Perkins prepared a nicer supper than usual.
niceradjectiveUS /ˈnaɪsər/
comparative of “nice” — pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Except for the name of it, his imprisonment was not very irksome, for the Perkins family treated him as an honored guest, and Mrs. Perkins prepared a nicer supper than usual.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Except for the name of it, his imprisonment was not very irksome, for the Perkins family treated him as an honored guest, and Mrs. Perkins prepared a nicer supper than usual.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE COURT-ROOM It was decided that Luke should remain until his trial in the personal custody of Constable Perkins.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When Mr. Perkins went out he said to his wife, with a quizzical smile: "I leave Luke in your charge.
Perkins
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From this reading IN THE COURT-ROOM It was decided that Luke should remain until his trial in the personal custody of Constable Perkins.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading IN THE COURT-ROOM It was decided that Luke should remain until his trial in the personal custody of Constable Perkins.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Except for the name of it, his imprisonment was not very irksome, for the Perkins family treated him as an honored guest, and Mrs. Perkins prepared a nicer supper than usual.
quizzicaladjectiveUS /ˈkwɪzəkəl/
playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
From this reading When Mr. Perkins went out he said to his wife, with a quizzical smile: "I leave Luke in your charge.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading IN THE COURT-ROOM It was decided that Luke should remain until his trial in the personal custody of Constable Perkins.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Don't let him run away."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When Mr. Perkins went out he said to his wife, with a quizzical smile: "I leave Luke in your charge.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading IN THE COURT-ROOM It was decided that Luke should remain until his trial in the personal custody of Constable Perkins.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading When Mr. Perkins went out he said to his wife, with a quizzical smile: "I leave Luke in your charge.
smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "I'll look out for that," said Mrs. Perkins, smiling.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Except for the name of it, his imprisonment was not very irksome, for the Perkins family treated him as an honored guest, and Mrs. Perkins prepared a nicer supper than usual.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Except for the name of it, his imprisonment was not very irksome, for the Perkins family treated him as an honored guest, and Mrs. Perkins prepared a nicer supper than usual.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE COURT-ROOM It was decided that Luke should remain until his trial in the personal custody of Constable Perkins.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE COURT-ROOM It was decided that Luke should remain until his trial in the personal custody of Constable Perkins.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Mr. Perkins went out he said to his wife, with a quizzical smile: "I leave Luke in your charge.
treatedadjectiveUS /ˈtriːtɪd/
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Except for the name of it, his imprisonment was not very irksome, for the Perkins family treated him as an honored guest, and Mrs. Perkins prepared a nicer supper than usual.
trialnounUS /ˈtraɪəl/
the act of testing something
From this reading IN THE COURT-ROOM It was decided that Luke should remain until his trial in the personal custody of Constable Perkins.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading IN THE COURT-ROOM It was decided that Luke should remain until his trial in the personal custody of Constable Perkins.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Except for the name of it, his imprisonment was not very irksome, for the Perkins family treated him as an honored guest, and Mrs. Perkins prepared a nicer supper than usual.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Except for the name of it, his imprisonment was not very irksome, for the Perkins family treated him as an honored guest, and Mrs. Perkins prepared a nicer supper than usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE COURT-ROOM It was decided that Luke should remain until his trial in the personal custody of Constable Perkins.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Mr. Perkins went out he said to his wife, with a quizzical smile: "I leave Luke in your charge.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Mr. Perkins went out he said to his wife, with a quizzical smile: "I leave Luke in your charge.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading When Mr. Perkins went out he said to his wife, with a quizzical smile: "I leave Luke in your charge.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Mr. Perkins went out he said to his wife, with a quizzical smile: "I leave Luke in your charge.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When Mr. Perkins went out he said to his wife, with a quizzical smile: "I leave Luke in your charge.
