adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SECRET VICE REVEALED On the day preceding Christmas, late in the afternoon, Roger Atwood boarded a steamer which had just arrived from a Southern city.
actedverbUS /ˈæktɪd/
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The officer acted with such alacrity as to prove that he was very glad to get the sick man off his hands, and Roger noted the fact.
AdvancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading Advancing promptly to the speaker, Roger said, "I overheard your remark, sir, and think I know the gentleman to whom you refer.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE SECRET VICE REVEALED On the day preceding Christmas, late in the afternoon, Roger Atwood boarded a steamer which had just arrived from a Southern city.
alacritynounUS /əˈlækrəti/
liveliness and eagerness
From this reading The officer acted with such alacrity as to prove that he was very glad to get the sick man off his hands, and Roger noted the fact.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading If I am right, I will take him to his family immediately."
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE SECRET VICE REVEALED On the day preceding Christmas, late in the afternoon, Roger Atwood boarded a steamer which had just arrived from a Southern city.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
Atwood
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From this reading THE SECRET VICE REVEALED On the day preceding Christmas, late in the afternoon, Roger Atwood boarded a steamer which had just arrived from a Southern city.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading THE SECRET VICE REVEALED On the day preceding Christmas, late in the afternoon, Roger Atwood boarded a steamer which had just arrived from a Southern city.
ChristmasnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading THE SECRET VICE REVEALED On the day preceding Christmas, late in the afternoon, Roger Atwood boarded a steamer which had just arrived from a Southern city.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE SECRET VICE REVEALED On the day preceding Christmas, late in the afternoon, Roger Atwood boarded a steamer which had just arrived from a Southern city.
clerknounUS /klɜːrk/
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
consignmentnounUS /kənˈsaɪnmənt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE SECRET VICE REVEALED On the day preceding Christmas, late in the afternoon, Roger Atwood boarded a steamer which had just arrived from a Southern city.
expectingverbUS /ɪkˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The officer acted with such alacrity as to prove that he was very glad to get the sick man off his hands, and Roger noted the fact.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading If I am right, I will take him to his family immediately."
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SECRET VICE REVEALED On the day preceding Christmas, late in the afternoon, Roger Atwood boarded a steamer which had just arrived from a Southern city.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading Advancing promptly to the speaker, Roger said, "I overheard your remark, sir, and think I know the gentleman to whom you refer.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The officer acted with such alacrity as to prove that he was very glad to get the sick man off his hands, and Roger noted the fact.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The officer acted with such alacrity as to prove that he was very glad to get the sick man off his hands, and Roger noted the fact.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SECRET VICE REVEALED On the day preceding Christmas, late in the afternoon, Roger Atwood boarded a steamer which had just arrived from a Southern city.
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 The officer acted with such alacrity as to prove that he was very glad to get the sick man off his hands, and Roger noted the fact.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If I am right, I will take him to his family immediately."
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
hospitalnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəl/
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Advancing promptly to the speaker, Roger said, "I overheard your remark, sir, and think I know the gentleman to whom you refer.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I am right, I will take him to his family immediately."
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading If I am right, I will take him to his family immediately."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SECRET VICE REVEALED On the day preceding Christmas, late in the afternoon, Roger Atwood boarded a steamer which had just arrived from a Southern city.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
Jocelyn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading THE SECRET VICE REVEALED On the day preceding Christmas, late in the afternoon, Roger Atwood boarded a steamer which had just arrived from a Southern city.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Advancing promptly to the speaker, Roger said, "I overheard your remark, sir, and think I know the gentleman to whom you refer.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE SECRET VICE REVEALED On the day preceding Christmas, late in the afternoon, Roger Atwood boarded a steamer which had just arrived from a Southern city.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The officer acted with such alacrity as to prove that he was very glad to get the sick man off his hands, and Roger noted the fact.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The officer acted with such alacrity as to prove that he was very glad to get the sick man off his hands, and Roger noted the fact.
officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The officer acted with such alacrity as to prove that he was very glad to get the sick man off his hands, and Roger noted the fact.
officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SECRET VICE REVEALED On the day preceding Christmas, late in the afternoon, Roger Atwood boarded a steamer which had just arrived from a Southern city.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading THE SECRET VICE REVEALED On the day preceding Christmas, late in the afternoon, Roger Atwood boarded a steamer which had just arrived from a Southern city.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading Advancing promptly to the speaker, Roger said, "I overheard your remark, sir, and think I know the gentleman to whom you refer.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading The officer acted with such alacrity as to prove that he was very glad to get the sick man off his hands, and Roger noted the fact.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading Advancing promptly to the speaker, Roger said, "I overheard your remark, sir, and think I know the gentleman to whom you refer.
remarknounUS /rɪˈmɑːrk/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
REVEALEDverbUS /rɪˈviːld/
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading THE SECRET VICE REVEALED On the day preceding Christmas, late in the afternoon, Roger Atwood boarded a steamer which had just arrived from a Southern city.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading If I am right, I will take him to his family immediately."
Roger
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From this reading THE SECRET VICE REVEALED On the day preceding Christmas, late in the afternoon, Roger Atwood boarded a steamer which had just arrived from a Southern city.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Advancing promptly to the speaker, Roger said, "I overheard your remark, sir, and think I know the gentleman to whom you refer.
SECRETnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE SECRET VICE REVEALED On the day preceding Christmas, late in the afternoon, Roger Atwood boarded a steamer which had just arrived from a Southern city.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
sickadjectiveUS /sɪk/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The officer acted with such alacrity as to prove that he was very glad to get the sick man off his hands, and Roger noted the fact.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Advancing promptly to the speaker, Roger said, "I overheard your remark, sir, and think I know the gentleman to whom you refer.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
SouthernadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE SECRET VICE REVEALED On the day preceding Christmas, late in the afternoon, Roger Atwood boarded a steamer which had just arrived from a Southern city.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading Advancing promptly to the speaker, Roger said, "I overheard your remark, sir, and think I know the gentleman to whom you refer.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading THE SECRET VICE REVEALED On the day preceding Christmas, late in the afternoon, Roger Atwood boarded a steamer which had just arrived from a Southern city.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The officer acted with such alacrity as to prove that he was very glad to get the sick man off his hands, and Roger noted the fact.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading If I am right, I will take him to his family immediately."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The officer acted with such alacrity as to prove that he was very glad to get the sick man off his hands, and Roger noted the fact.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRET VICE REVEALED On the day preceding Christmas, late in the afternoon, Roger Atwood boarded a steamer which had just arrived from a Southern city.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Advancing promptly to the speaker, Roger said, "I overheard your remark, sir, and think I know the gentleman to whom you refer.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The officer acted with such alacrity as to prove that he was very glad to get the sick man off his hands, and Roger noted the fact.
vessel'snounUS /ˈvesəlz/
possessive form of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
VICEnounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading THE SECRET VICE REVEALED On the day preceding Christmas, late in the afternoon, Roger Atwood boarded a steamer which had just arrived from a Southern city.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SECRET VICE REVEALED On the day preceding Christmas, late in the afternoon, Roger Atwood boarded a steamer which had just arrived from a Southern city.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Advancing promptly to the speaker, Roger said, "I overheard your remark, sir, and think I know the gentleman to whom you refer.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If I am right, I will take him to his family immediately."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The officer acted with such alacrity as to prove that he was very glad to get the sick man off his hands, and Roger noted the fact.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Advancing promptly to the speaker, Roger said, "I overheard your remark, sir, and think I know the gentleman to whom you refer.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading His uncle, the commission merchant, was expecting a consignment of tropical fruits, and as the young man stood among others waiting to see the freight clerk, he overheard one of the vessel's officers remark, "His name is Jocelyn--so papers on his person indicate--and he must be sent to a hospital as soon as possible."
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Advancing promptly to the speaker, Roger said, "I overheard your remark, sir, and think I know the gentleman to whom you refer.
