adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR SIR THOMAS For a man whose intentions toward the jewels and their owner were so innocent, and even benevolent, Jimmy was in a singularly compromising position.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading As things stood, it was even harder, for his lordship's last action before seeking cover had been to fling the necklace from him like a burning coal.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For the second time in ten minutes, it had fallen to the carpet, and it was just as Jimmy straightened himself after picking it up that Sir Thomas got a full view of him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR SIR THOMAS For a man whose intentions toward the jewels and their owner were so innocent, and even benevolent, Jimmy was in a singularly compromising position.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As things stood, it was even harder, for his lordship's last action before seeking cover had been to fling the necklace from him like a burning coal.
astonishmentnounUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The knight stood in the doorway, his face expressing the most lively astonishment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It would have been difficult even under more favorable conditions to have explained to Sir Thomas's satisfaction his presence in the dressing-room.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As things stood, it was even harder, for his lordship's last action before seeking cover had been to fling the necklace from him like a burning coal.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR SIR THOMAS For a man whose intentions toward the jewels and their owner were so innocent, and even benevolent, Jimmy was in a singularly compromising position.
burningnounUS /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of burning something
From this reading As things stood, it was even harder, for his lordship's last action before seeking cover had been to fling the necklace from him like a burning coal.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading For the second time in ten minutes, it had fallen to the carpet, and it was just as Jimmy straightened himself after picking it up that Sir Thomas got a full view of him.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading As things stood, it was even harder, for his lordship's last action before seeking cover had been to fling the necklace from him like a burning coal.
compromisingadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
making or willing to make concessions
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR SIR THOMAS For a man whose intentions toward the jewels and their owner were so innocent, and even benevolent, Jimmy was in a singularly compromising position.
conditionsnounUS /kənˈdɪʃənz/
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading It would have been difficult even under more favorable conditions to have explained to Sir Thomas's satisfaction his presence in the dressing-room.
coververbUS /ˈkʌvər/
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading As things stood, it was even harder, for his lordship's last action before seeking cover had been to fling the necklace from him like a burning coal.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It would have been difficult even under more favorable conditions to have explained to Sir Thomas's satisfaction his presence in the dressing-room.
doorwaynounUS /ˈdɔːrweɪ/
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading The knight stood in the doorway, his face expressing the most lively astonishment.
dressing-room
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From this reading It would have been difficult even under more favorable conditions to have explained to Sir Thomas's satisfaction his presence in the dressing-room.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR SIR THOMAS For a man whose intentions toward the jewels and their owner were so innocent, and even benevolent, Jimmy was in a singularly compromising position.
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It would have been difficult even under more favorable conditions to have explained to Sir Thomas's satisfaction his presence in the dressing-room.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading The knight stood in the doorway, his face expressing the most lively astonishment.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The knight stood in the doorway, his face expressing the most lively astonishment.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading For the second time in ten minutes, it had fallen to the carpet, and it was just as Jimmy straightened himself after picking it up that Sir Thomas got a full view of him.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading It would have been difficult even under more favorable conditions to have explained to Sir Thomas's satisfaction his presence in the dressing-room.
flingverbUS /flɪŋ/
throw with force or recklessness
From this reading As things stood, it was even harder, for his lordship's last action before seeking cover had been to fling the necklace from him like a burning coal.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR SIR THOMAS For a man whose intentions toward the jewels and their owner were so innocent, and even benevolent, Jimmy was in a singularly compromising position.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As things stood, it was even harder, for his lordship's last action before seeking cover had been to fling the necklace from him like a burning coal.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading For the second time in ten minutes, it had fallen to the carpet, and it was just as Jimmy straightened himself after picking it up that Sir Thomas got a full view of him.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading For the second time in ten minutes, it had fallen to the carpet, and it was just as Jimmy straightened himself after picking it up that Sir Thomas got a full view of him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As things stood, it was even harder, for his lordship's last action before seeking cover had been to fling the necklace from him like a burning coal.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading As things stood, it was even harder, for his lordship's last action before seeking cover had been to fling the necklace from him like a burning coal.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It would have been difficult even under more favorable conditions to have explained to Sir Thomas's satisfaction his presence in the dressing-room.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As things stood, it was even harder, for his lordship's last action before seeking cover had been to fling the necklace from him like a burning coal.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading For the second time in ten minutes, it had fallen to the carpet, and it was just as Jimmy straightened himself after picking it up that Sir Thomas got a full view of him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It would have been difficult even under more favorable conditions to have explained to Sir Thomas's satisfaction his presence in the dressing-room.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR SIR THOMAS For a man whose intentions toward the jewels and their owner were so innocent, and even benevolent, Jimmy was in a singularly compromising position.
innocentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnəsənt/
free from evil or guilt
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR SIR THOMAS For a man whose intentions toward the jewels and their owner were so innocent, and even benevolent, Jimmy was in a singularly compromising position.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR SIR THOMAS For a man whose intentions toward the jewels and their owner were so innocent, and even benevolent, Jimmy was in a singularly compromising position.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would have been difficult even under more favorable conditions to have explained to Sir Thomas's satisfaction his presence in the dressing-room.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR SIR THOMAS For a man whose intentions toward the jewels and their owner were so innocent, and even benevolent, Jimmy was in a singularly compromising position.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR SIR THOMAS For a man whose intentions toward the jewels and their owner were so innocent, and even benevolent, Jimmy was in a singularly compromising position.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading For the second time in ten minutes, it had fallen to the carpet, and it was just as Jimmy straightened himself after picking it up that Sir Thomas got a full view of him.
knightnounUS /naɪt/
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading The knight stood in the doorway, his face expressing the most lively astonishment.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading As things stood, it was even harder, for his lordship's last action before seeking cover had been to fling the necklace from him like a burning coal.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As things stood, it was even harder, for his lordship's last action before seeking cover had been to fling the necklace from him like a burning coal.
livelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvli/
full of life and energy
From this reading The knight stood in the doorway, his face expressing the most lively astonishment.
lordship's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As things stood, it was even harder, for his lordship's last action before seeking cover had been to fling the necklace from him like a burning coal.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR SIR THOMAS For a man whose intentions toward the jewels and their owner were so innocent, and even benevolent, Jimmy was in a singularly compromising position.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading For the second time in ten minutes, it had fallen to the carpet, and it was just as Jimmy straightened himself after picking it up that Sir Thomas got a full view of him.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It would have been difficult even under more favorable conditions to have explained to Sir Thomas's satisfaction his presence in the dressing-room.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The knight stood in the doorway, his face expressing the most lively astonishment.
necklacenounUS /ˈnekləs/
jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
From this reading As things stood, it was even harder, for his lordship's last action before seeking cover had been to fling the necklace from him like a burning coal.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the second time in ten minutes, it had fallen to the carpet, and it was just as Jimmy straightened himself after picking it up that Sir Thomas got a full view of him.
ownernounUS /ˈoʊnər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR SIR THOMAS For a man whose intentions toward the jewels and their owner were so innocent, and even benevolent, Jimmy was in a singularly compromising position.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading For the second time in ten minutes, it had fallen to the carpet, and it was just as Jimmy straightened himself after picking it up that Sir Thomas got a full view of him.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR SIR THOMAS For a man whose intentions toward the jewels and their owner were so innocent, and even benevolent, Jimmy was in a singularly compromising position.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It would have been difficult even under more favorable conditions to have explained to Sir Thomas's satisfaction his presence in the dressing-room.
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading It would have been difficult even under more favorable conditions to have explained to Sir Thomas's satisfaction his presence in the dressing-room.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading For the second time in ten minutes, it had fallen to the carpet, and it was just as Jimmy straightened himself after picking it up that Sir Thomas got a full view of him.
seekingnounUS /ˈsiːkɪŋ/
the act of searching for something
From this reading As things stood, it was even harder, for his lordship's last action before seeking cover had been to fling the necklace from him like a burning coal.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR SIR THOMAS For a man whose intentions toward the jewels and their owner were so innocent, and even benevolent, Jimmy was in a singularly compromising position.
SIRnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR SIR THOMAS For a man whose intentions toward the jewels and their owner were so innocent, and even benevolent, Jimmy was in a singularly compromising position.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR SIR THOMAS For a man whose intentions toward the jewels and their owner were so innocent, and even benevolent, Jimmy was in a singularly compromising position.
STIRRINGnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR SIR THOMAS For a man whose intentions toward the jewels and their owner were so innocent, and even benevolent, Jimmy was in a singularly compromising position.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As things stood, it was even harder, for his lordship's last action before seeking cover had been to fling the necklace from him like a burning coal.
straightenedverbUS /ˈstreɪtənd/
past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading For the second time in ten minutes, it had fallen to the carpet, and it was just as Jimmy straightened himself after picking it up that Sir Thomas got a full view of him.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading For the second time in ten minutes, it had fallen to the carpet, and it was just as Jimmy straightened himself after picking it up that Sir Thomas got a full view of him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For the second time in ten minutes, it had fallen to the carpet, and it was just as Jimmy straightened himself after picking it up that Sir Thomas got a full view of him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR SIR THOMAS For a man whose intentions toward the jewels and their owner were so innocent, and even benevolent, Jimmy was in a singularly compromising position.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR SIR THOMAS For a man whose intentions toward the jewels and their owner were so innocent, and even benevolent, Jimmy was in a singularly compromising position.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading As things stood, it was even harder, for his lordship's last action before seeking cover had been to fling the necklace from him like a burning coal.
THOMASnounUS /ˈtɑːməs/
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR SIR THOMAS For a man whose intentions toward the jewels and their owner were so innocent, and even benevolent, Jimmy was in a singularly compromising position.
Thomas'snounUS /ˈtɑːməsɪz/
possessive form of “thomas” — United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading It would have been difficult even under more favorable conditions to have explained to Sir Thomas's satisfaction his presence in the dressing-room.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the second time in ten minutes, it had fallen to the carpet, and it was just as Jimmy straightened himself after picking it up that Sir Thomas got a full view of him.
TIMESnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR SIR THOMAS For a man whose intentions toward the jewels and their owner were so innocent, and even benevolent, Jimmy was in a singularly compromising position.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would have been difficult even under more favorable conditions to have explained to Sir Thomas's satisfaction his presence in the dressing-room.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR SIR THOMAS For a man whose intentions toward the jewels and their owner were so innocent, and even benevolent, Jimmy was in a singularly compromising position.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It would have been difficult even under more favorable conditions to have explained to Sir Thomas's satisfaction his presence in the dressing-room.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For the second time in ten minutes, it had fallen to the carpet, and it was just as Jimmy straightened himself after picking it up that Sir Thomas got a full view of him.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading For the second time in ten minutes, it had fallen to the carpet, and it was just as Jimmy straightened himself after picking it up that Sir Thomas got a full view of him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR SIR THOMAS For a man whose intentions toward the jewels and their owner were so innocent, and even benevolent, Jimmy was in a singularly compromising position.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR SIR THOMAS For a man whose intentions toward the jewels and their owner were so innocent, and even benevolent, Jimmy was in a singularly compromising position.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading STIRRING TIMES FOR SIR THOMAS For a man whose intentions toward the jewels and their owner were so innocent, and even benevolent, Jimmy was in a singularly compromising position.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would have been difficult even under more favorable conditions to have explained to Sir Thomas's satisfaction his presence in the dressing-room.
