adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Being far from familiar with the geography of the place, he took out a box of matches, and struck one to light him to the shelf above which the bell-push was concealed.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading No light guided him to the garage door, and he was forced to seek for the handle by groping along the wall.
ambushverbUS /ˈæmbʊʃ/
wait in hiding to attack
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
assumedadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Presently, his hand came in contact with it, he turned it--and the way was open before him.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being far from familiar with the geography of the place, he took out a box of matches, and struck one to light him to the shelf above which the bell-push was concealed.
bell-push
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Being far from familiar with the geography of the place, he took out a box of matches, and struck one to light him to the shelf above which the bell-push was concealed.
boxnounUS /bɑːks/
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Being far from familiar with the geography of the place, he took out a box of matches, and struck one to light him to the shelf above which the bell-push was concealed.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No light guided him to the garage door, and he was forced to seek for the handle by groping along the wall.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Presently, his hand came in contact with it, he turned it--and the way was open before him.
caredverbUS /kerd/
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading Whilst this was his case, freedom had no joys for him.
concealverbUS /kənˈsiːl/
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
concealedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːld/
not accessible to view
From this reading Being far from familiar with the geography of the place, he took out a box of matches, and struck one to light him to the shelf above which the bell-push was concealed.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading Presently, his hand came in contact with it, he turned it--and the way was open before him.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading No light guided him to the garage door, and he was forced to seek for the handle by groping along the wall.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Being far from familiar with the geography of the place, he took out a box of matches, and struck one to light him to the shelf above which the bell-push was concealed.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Being far from familiar with the geography of the place, he took out a box of matches, and struck one to light him to the shelf above which the bell-push was concealed.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whilst this was his case, freedom had no joys for him.
forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading No light guided him to the garage door, and he was forced to seek for the handle by groping along the wall.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
freedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Whilst this was his case, freedom had no joys for him.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Being far from familiar with the geography of the place, he took out a box of matches, and struck one to light him to the shelf above which the bell-push was concealed.
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
garagenounUS /ɡərˈɑːʒ/
an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles
From this reading No light guided him to the garage door, and he was forced to seek for the handle by groping along the wall.
geographynounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/
study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
From this reading Being far from familiar with the geography of the place, he took out a box of matches, and struck one to light him to the shelf above which the bell-push was concealed.
gropingadjectiveUS /ˈɡroʊpɪŋ/
acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence
From this reading No light guided him to the garage door, and he was forced to seek for the handle by groping along the wall.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading No light guided him to the garage door, and he was forced to seek for the handle by groping along the wall.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading No light guided him to the garage door, and he was forced to seek for the handle by groping along the wall.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whilst this was his case, freedom had no joys for him.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Whilst this was his case, freedom had no joys for him.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading No light guided him to the garage door, and he was forced to seek for the handle by groping along the wall.
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 He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading Being far from familiar with the geography of the place, he took out a box of matches, and struck one to light him to the shelf above which the bell-push was concealed.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Whilst this was his case, freedom had no joys for him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Being far from familiar with the geography of the place, he took out a box of matches, and struck one to light him to the shelf above which the bell-push was concealed.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Presently, his hand came in contact with it, he turned it--and the way was open before him.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Being far from familiar with the geography of the place, he took out a box of matches, and struck one to light him to the shelf above which the bell-push was concealed.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
pedestriannounUS /pəˈdestriən/
a person who travels by foot
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Being far from familiar with the geography of the place, he took out a box of matches, and struck one to light him to the shelf above which the bell-push was concealed.
PresentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading Presently, his hand came in contact with it, he turned it--and the way was open before him.
seekverbUS /siːk/
try to get or reach
From this reading No light guided him to the garage door, and he was forced to seek for the handle by groping along the wall.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
shelfnounUS /ʃelf/
A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.
From this reading Being far from familiar with the geography of the place, he took out a box of matches, and struck one to light him to the shelf above which the bell-push was concealed.
shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
Soames
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Being far from familiar with the geography of the place, he took out a box of matches, and struck one to light him to the shelf above which the bell-push was concealed.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Whilst this was his case, freedom had no joys for him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Being far from familiar with the geography of the place, he took out a box of matches, and struck one to light him to the shelf above which the bell-push was concealed.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Presently, his hand came in contact with it, he turned it--and the way was open before him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading No light guided him to the garage door, and he was forced to seek for the handle by groping along the wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whilst this was his case, freedom had no joys for him.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Presently, his hand came in contact with it, he turned it--and the way was open before him.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Being far from familiar with the geography of the place, he took out a box of matches, and struck one to light him to the shelf above which the bell-push was concealed.
whilstconjunctionUS /waɪlst/
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Presently, his hand came in contact with it, he turned it--and the way was open before him.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He had fully another hour of leave if he cared to avail himself of it, but, whilst every pedestrian assumed, in his eyes, the form of a detective, whilst every dark corner seemed to conceal an ambush, whilst every passing instant he anticipated feeling a heavy hand upon his shoulder, and almost heard the words:--“Luke Soames, I arrest you”...
