adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
accostedverbUS /əˈkɑːstɪd/
past form of “accost” — speak to someone
From this reading Only one superior officer accosted me, asking if I had seen the culprit.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading My hall door and postern gate were both strongly guarded, and there were sundry armed people within, searching the closets; but all of them made way for me, and lifted their caps as I passed by them.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading I knew not what answer to make, but chanced to say, with great truth and propriety: "He is safe enough."
armedadjectiveUS /ɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading My hall door and postern gate were both strongly guarded, and there were sundry armed people within, searching the closets; but all of them made way for me, and lifted their caps as I passed by them.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
askingnounUS /ˈæskɪŋ/
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Only one superior officer accosted me, asking if I had seen the culprit.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The man beckoned with a smile, as much as to say: "Thank you, sir, that is quite sufficient," and I walked deliberately away.
beckonedverbUS /ˈbekənd/
past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading The man beckoned with a smile, as much as to say: "Thank you, sir, that is quite sufficient," and I walked deliberately away.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
bishop'snounUS /ˈbɪʃəps/
possessive form of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading My hall door and postern gate were both strongly guarded, and there were sundry armed people within, searching the closets; but all of them made way for me, and lifted their caps as I passed by them.
buffnounUS /bʌf/
an ardent follower and admirer
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My hall door and postern gate were both strongly guarded, and there were sundry armed people within, searching the closets; but all of them made way for me, and lifted their caps as I passed by them.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My hall door and postern gate were both strongly guarded, and there were sundry armed people within, searching the closets; but all of them made way for me, and lifted their caps as I passed by them.
capsnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading My hall door and postern gate were both strongly guarded, and there were sundry armed people within, searching the closets; but all of them made way for me, and lifted their caps as I passed by them.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading I knew not what answer to make, but chanced to say, with great truth and propriety: "He is safe enough."
closetsnounUS /ˈklɑːzəts/
plural of “closet” — a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading My hall door and postern gate were both strongly guarded, and there were sundry armed people within, searching the closets; but all of them made way for me, and lifted their caps as I passed by them.
coatnounUS /koʊt/
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
culpritnounUS /ˈkʌlprɪt/
someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
From this reading Only one superior officer accosted me, asking if I had seen the culprit.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading The man beckoned with a smile, as much as to say: "Thank you, sir, that is quite sufficient," and I walked deliberately away.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading My hall door and postern gate were both strongly guarded, and there were sundry armed people within, searching the closets; but all of them made way for me, and lifted their caps as I passed by them.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I knew not what answer to make, but chanced to say, with great truth and propriety: "He is safe enough."
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My hall door and postern gate were both strongly guarded, and there were sundry armed people within, searching the closets; but all of them made way for me, and lifted their caps as I passed by them.
frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading My hall door and postern gate were both strongly guarded, and there were sundry armed people within, searching the closets; but all of them made way for me, and lifted their caps as I passed by them.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I knew not what answer to make, but chanced to say, with great truth and propriety: "He is safe enough."
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading My hall door and postern gate were both strongly guarded, and there were sundry armed people within, searching the closets; but all of them made way for me, and lifted their caps as I passed by them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Only one superior officer accosted me, asking if I had seen the culprit.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading My hall door and postern gate were both strongly guarded, and there were sundry armed people within, searching the closets; but all of them made way for me, and lifted their caps as I passed by them.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Only one superior officer accosted me, asking if I had seen the culprit.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I knew not what answer to make, but chanced to say, with great truth and propriety: "He is safe enough."
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew not what answer to make, but chanced to say, with great truth and propriety: "He is safe enough."
liftedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪftəd/
held up in the air
From this reading My hall door and postern gate were both strongly guarded, and there were sundry armed people within, searching the closets; but all of them made way for me, and lifted their caps as I passed by them.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading My hall door and postern gate were both strongly guarded, and there were sundry armed people within, searching the closets; but all of them made way for me, and lifted their caps as I passed by them.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading I knew not what answer to make, but chanced to say, with great truth and propriety: "He is safe enough."
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man beckoned with a smile, as much as to say: "Thank you, sir, that is quite sufficient," and I walked deliberately away.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
mitrenounUS /ˈmɪtri/
joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The man beckoned with a smile, as much as to say: "Thank you, sir, that is quite sufficient," and I walked deliberately away.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I knew not what answer to make, but chanced to say, with great truth and propriety: "He is safe enough."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Only one superior officer accosted me, asking if I had seen the culprit.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Only one superior officer accosted me, asking if I had seen the culprit.
OnlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Only one superior officer accosted me, asking if I had seen the culprit.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading My hall door and postern gate were both strongly guarded, and there were sundry armed people within, searching the closets; but all of them made way for me, and lifted their caps as I passed by them.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading My hall door and postern gate were both strongly guarded, and there were sundry armed people within, searching the closets; but all of them made way for me, and lifted their caps as I passed by them.
posternnoun
a small gate in the rear of a fort or castle
From this reading My hall door and postern gate were both strongly guarded, and there were sundry armed people within, searching the closets; but all of them made way for me, and lifted their caps as I passed by them.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading I knew not what answer to make, but chanced to say, with great truth and propriety: "He is safe enough."
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The man beckoned with a smile, as much as to say: "Thank you, sir, that is quite sufficient," and I walked deliberately away.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading I knew not what answer to make, but chanced to say, with great truth and propriety: "He is safe enough."
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading I knew not what answer to make, but chanced to say, with great truth and propriety: "He is safe enough."
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading My hall door and postern gate were both strongly guarded, and there were sundry armed people within, searching the closets; but all of them made way for me, and lifted their caps as I passed by them.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Only one superior officer accosted me, asking if I had seen the culprit.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading The man beckoned with a smile, as much as to say: "Thank you, sir, that is quite sufficient," and I walked deliberately away.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The man beckoned with a smile, as much as to say: "Thank you, sir, that is quite sufficient," and I walked deliberately away.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
stronglyadverbUS /ˈstrɔːŋli/
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading My hall door and postern gate were both strongly guarded, and there were sundry armed people within, searching the closets; but all of them made way for me, and lifted their caps as I passed by them.
sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The man beckoned with a smile, as much as to say: "Thank you, sir, that is quite sufficient," and I walked deliberately away.
sundryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading My hall door and postern gate were both strongly guarded, and there were sundry armed people within, searching the closets; but all of them made way for me, and lifted their caps as I passed by them.
superioradjectiveUS /suːˈpɪriər/
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Only one superior officer accosted me, asking if I had seen the culprit.
ThankverbUS /θæŋk/
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading The man beckoned with a smile, as much as to say: "Thank you, sir, that is quite sufficient," and I walked deliberately away.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My hall door and postern gate were both strongly guarded, and there were sundry armed people within, searching the closets; but all of them made way for me, and lifted their caps as I passed by them.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading My hall door and postern gate were both strongly guarded, and there were sundry armed people within, searching the closets; but all of them made way for me, and lifted their caps as I passed by them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading My hall door and postern gate were both strongly guarded, and there were sundry armed people within, searching the closets; but all of them made way for me, and lifted their caps as I passed by them.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading My hall door and postern gate were both strongly guarded, and there were sundry armed people within, searching the closets; but all of them made way for me, and lifted their caps as I passed by them.
thriceadverbUS /θraɪs/
three times
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading I knew not what answer to make, but chanced to say, with great truth and propriety: "He is safe enough."
turbannounUS /ˈtɜːrbən/
a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The man beckoned with a smile, as much as to say: "Thank you, sir, that is quite sufficient," and I walked deliberately away.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading My hall door and postern gate were both strongly guarded, and there were sundry armed people within, searching the closets; but all of them made way for me, and lifted their caps as I passed by them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My hall door and postern gate were both strongly guarded, and there were sundry armed people within, searching the closets; but all of them made way for me, and lifted their caps as I passed by them.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I knew not what answer to make, but chanced to say, with great truth and propriety: "He is safe enough."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I knew not what answer to make, but chanced to say, with great truth and propriety: "He is safe enough."
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading My hall door and postern gate were both strongly guarded, and there were sundry armed people within, searching the closets; but all of them made way for me, and lifted their caps as I passed by them.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading I put on his green frock coat, buff belt, and a sort of a turban that he always wore on his head, somewhat resembling a bishop's mitre: he drew his hand thrice across my face, and I withdrew as he continued to urge me.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The man beckoned with a smile, as much as to say: "Thank you, sir, that is quite sufficient," and I walked deliberately away.
