adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "H'm!" said Merrick, as he returned the cigar-case to his pocket after the attorney had helped himself; "I didn't think that you looked particularly anxious to be relieved of your company when I saw you.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading "H'm!" said Merrick, as he returned the cigar-case to his pocket after the attorney had helped himself; "I didn't think that you looked particularly anxious to be relieved of your company when I saw you.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Yes, for any length of time you please; it's a relief to get away from those egotists."
approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading He nodded pleasantly as the attorney approached.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He nodded pleasantly as the attorney approached.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Going to be at liberty for some time?" he inquired, at the same time extending his cigar-case.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading He nodded pleasantly as the attorney approached.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Yes, for any length of time you please; it's a relief to get away from those egotists."
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Going to be at liberty for some time?" he inquired, at the same time extending his cigar-case.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
Carleton
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From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
cigar-case
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From this reading "Going to be at liberty for some time?" he inquired, at the same time extending his cigar-case.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "H'm!" said Merrick, as he returned the cigar-case to his pocket after the attorney had helped himself; "I didn't think that you looked particularly anxious to be relieved of your company when I saw you.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
didn't
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From this reading "H'm!" said Merrick, as he returned the cigar-case to his pocket after the attorney had helped himself; "I didn't think that you looked particularly anxious to be relieved of your company when I saw you.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
egotists
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From this reading "Yes, for any length of time you please; it's a relief to get away from those egotists."
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading "Going to be at liberty for some time?" he inquired, at the same time extending his cigar-case.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Going to be at liberty for some time?" he inquired, at the same time extending his cigar-case.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Yes, for any length of time you please; it's a relief to get away from those egotists."
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Yes, for any length of time you please; it's a relief to get away from those egotists."
GoingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading "Going to be at liberty for some time?" he inquired, at the same time extending his cigar-case.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
H'm
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From this reading "H'm!" said Merrick, as he returned the cigar-case to his pocket after the attorney had helped himself; "I didn't think that you looked particularly anxious to be relieved of your company when I saw you.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "H'm!" said Merrick, as he returned the cigar-case to his pocket after the attorney had helped himself; "I didn't think that you looked particularly anxious to be relieved of your company when I saw you.
HalfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
hastenedverbUS /ˈheɪsənd/
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
helpedverbUS /helpt/
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "H'm!" said Merrick, as he returned the cigar-case to his pocket after the attorney had helped himself; "I didn't think that you looked particularly anxious to be relieved of your company when I saw you.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "H'm!" said Merrick, as he returned the cigar-case to his pocket after the attorney had helped himself; "I didn't think that you looked particularly anxious to be relieved of your company when I saw you.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Going to be at liberty for some time?" he inquired, at the same time extending his cigar-case.
it's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, for any length of time you please; it's a relief to get away from those egotists."
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading "Yes, for any length of time you please; it's a relief to get away from those egotists."
libertynounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading "Going to be at liberty for some time?" he inquired, at the same time extending his cigar-case.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "H'm!" said Merrick, as he returned the cigar-case to his pocket after the attorney had helped himself; "I didn't think that you looked particularly anxious to be relieved of your company when I saw you.
Merrick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "H'm!" said Merrick, as he returned the cigar-case to his pocket after the attorney had helped himself; "I didn't think that you looked particularly anxious to be relieved of your company when I saw you.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
noddedverbUS /ˈnɑːdəd/
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading He nodded pleasantly as the attorney approached.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
OTHERWISEadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/
in other respects or ways
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "H'm!" said Merrick, as he returned the cigar-case to his pocket after the attorney had helped himself; "I didn't think that you looked particularly anxious to be relieved of your company when I saw you.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading He nodded pleasantly as the attorney approached.
pleaseverbUS /pliːz/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Yes, for any length of time you please; it's a relief to get away from those egotists."
pocketnounUS /ˈpɑːkət/
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading "H'm!" said Merrick, as he returned the cigar-case to his pocket after the attorney had helped himself; "I didn't think that you looked particularly anxious to be relieved of your company when I saw you.
reflectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
reliefnounUS /rɪˈliːf/
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading "Yes, for any length of time you please; it's a relief to get away from those egotists."
relievedadjectiveUS /rɪˈliːvd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading "H'm!" said Merrick, as he returned the cigar-case to his pocket after the attorney had helped himself; "I didn't think that you looked particularly anxious to be relieved of your company when I saw you.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "H'm!" said Merrick, as he returned the cigar-case to his pocket after the attorney had helped himself; "I didn't think that you looked particularly anxious to be relieved of your company when I saw you.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "H'm!" said Merrick, as he returned the cigar-case to his pocket after the attorney had helped himself; "I didn't think that you looked particularly anxious to be relieved of your company when I saw you.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Going to be at liberty for some time?" he inquired, at the same time extending his cigar-case.
sauntering
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From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading "H'm!" said Merrick, as he returned the cigar-case to his pocket after the attorney had helped himself; "I didn't think that you looked particularly anxious to be relieved of your company when I saw you.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Going to be at liberty for some time?" he inquired, at the same time extending his cigar-case.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "H'm!" said Merrick, as he returned the cigar-case to his pocket after the attorney had helped himself; "I didn't think that you looked particularly anxious to be relieved of your company when I saw you.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
THEORIESnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — 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 THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "H'm!" said Merrick, as he returned the cigar-case to his pocket after the attorney had helped himself; "I didn't think that you looked particularly anxious to be relieved of your company when I saw you.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Yes, for any length of time you please; it's a relief to get away from those egotists."
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Going to be at liberty for some time?" he inquired, at the same time extending his cigar-case.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "H'm!" said Merrick, as he returned the cigar-case to his pocket after the attorney had helped himself; "I didn't think that you looked particularly anxious to be relieved of your company when I saw you.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
WhitneynounUS /ˈwɪtni/
United States inventor of the mechanical cotton gin (1765-1825)
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
WISEadjectiveUS /waɪz/
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading THEORIES, WISE AND OTHERWISE Half an hour later, having excused himself to Miss Carleton, Mr. Whitney hastened to the grove, where he found the detective sauntering up and down the winding walk, his hands behind him in a reflective mood, absorbed in thought and in the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, for any length of time you please; it's a relief to get away from those egotists."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yes, for any length of time you please; it's a relief to get away from those egotists."
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "H'm!" said Merrick, as he returned the cigar-case to his pocket after the attorney had helped himself; "I didn't think that you looked particularly anxious to be relieved of your company when I saw you.
