adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I hope I was not a little short with you just now," said the Duke.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About an hour afterwards they walked down to the Houses together, Mr. Monk having been kept at his office.
afterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading About an hour afterwards they walked down to the Houses together, Mr. Monk having been kept at his office.
altogetheradverbUS /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading About an hour afterwards they walked down to the Houses together, Mr. Monk having been kept at his office.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You read what was in the papers, and you may imagine that it is of a nature to irritate a man.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading About an hour afterwards they walked down to the Houses together, Mr. Monk having been kept at his office.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.
decipherverbUS /dɪˈsaɪfər/
convert code into ordinary language
From this reading The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I did not find it out," said Mr. Monk, smiling.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading About an hour afterwards they walked down to the Houses together, Mr. Monk having been kept at his office.
DukenounUS /duːk/
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading "I hope I was not a little short with you just now," said the Duke.
Duke'snounUS /duːks/
possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.
ExplanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "I did not find it out," said Mr. Monk, smiling.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading About an hour afterwards they walked down to the Houses together, Mr. Monk having been kept at his office.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading About an hour afterwards they walked down to the Houses together, Mr. Monk having been kept at his office.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope I was not a little short with you just now," said the Duke.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading About an hour afterwards they walked down to the Houses together, Mr. Monk having been kept at his office.
HousesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading About an hour afterwards they walked down to the Houses together, Mr. Monk having been kept at his office.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hope I was not a little short with you just now," said the Duke.
imagineverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒən/
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading "You read what was in the papers, and you may imagine that it is of a nature to irritate a man.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.
irritateverbUS /ˈɪrɪteɪt/
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading "You read what was in the papers, and you may imagine that it is of a nature to irritate a man.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You read what was in the papers, and you may imagine that it is of a nature to irritate a man.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I did not find it out," said Mr. Monk, smiling.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading "I hope I was not a little short with you just now," said the Duke.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading About an hour afterwards they walked down to the Houses together, Mr. Monk having been kept at his office.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I hope I was not a little short with you just now," said the Duke.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "You read what was in the papers, and you may imagine that it is of a nature to irritate a man.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "You read what was in the papers, and you may imagine that it is of a nature to irritate a man.
MonknounUS /mʌŋk/
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "You read what was in the papers, and you may imagine that it is of a nature to irritate a man.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I hope I was not a little short with you just now," said the Duke.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I hope I was not a little short with you just now," said the Duke.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You read what was in the papers, and you may imagine that it is of a nature to irritate a man.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading About an hour afterwards they walked down to the Houses together, Mr. Monk having been kept at his office.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I did not find it out," said Mr. Monk, smiling.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading "You read what was in the papers, and you may imagine that it is of a nature to irritate a man.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "You read what was in the papers, and you may imagine that it is of a nature to irritate a man.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I hope I was not a little short with you just now," said the Duke.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading "I hope I was not a little short with you just now," said the Duke.
smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "I did not find it out," said Mr. Monk, smiling.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You read what was in the papers, and you may imagine that it is of a nature to irritate a man.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading About an hour afterwards they walked down to the Houses together, Mr. Monk having been kept at his office.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading About an hour afterwards they walked down to the Houses together, Mr. Monk having been kept at his office.
unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading About an hour afterwards they walked down to the Houses together, Mr. Monk having been kept at his office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I hope I was not a little short with you just now," said the Duke.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "You read what was in the papers, and you may imagine that it is of a nature to irritate a man.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I hope I was not a little short with you just now," said the Duke.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I hope I was not a little short with you just now," said the Duke.
