Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
Abbey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
acquitted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of this commission the bare-armed Bob, leading the way with a flaming wisp of paper, so speedily acquitted himself, that Cosy seemed to leap out of a dark sleep and embrace them warmly, the moment they passed the lintels of its hospitable door.
Always
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Always well disposed to assist the constituted authorities, Miss Abbey bade Bob Gliddery attend the gentlemen to that retreat, and promptly enliven it with fire and gaslight.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ‘They burn sherry very well here,’ said Mr Inspector, as a piece of local intelligence.
assist
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Always well disposed to assist the constituted authorities, Miss Abbey bade Bob Gliddery attend the gentlemen to that retreat, and promptly enliven it with fire and gaslight.
attend
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Always well disposed to assist the constituted authorities, Miss Abbey bade Bob Gliddery attend the gentlemen to that retreat, and promptly enliven it with fire and gaslight.
authorities
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Always well disposed to assist the constituted authorities, Miss Abbey bade Bob Gliddery attend the gentlemen to that retreat, and promptly enliven it with fire and gaslight.
bade
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Always well disposed to assist the constituted authorities, Miss Abbey bade Bob Gliddery attend the gentlemen to that retreat, and promptly enliven it with fire and gaslight.
bar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
bare-armed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of this commission the bare-armed Bob, leading the way with a flaming wisp of paper, so speedily acquitted himself, that Cosy seemed to leap out of a dark sleep and embrace them warmly, the moment they passed the lintels of its hospitable door.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
BIRD
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
Bob
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Always well disposed to assist the constituted authorities, Miss Abbey bade Bob Gliddery attend the gentlemen to that retreat, and promptly enliven it with fire and gaslight.
bottle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Perhaps you gentlemen might like a bottle?’
burnverbUS /bɜːrn/
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading ‘They burn sherry very well here,’ said Mr Inspector, as a piece of local intelligence.
business
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
commission
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of this commission the bare-armed Bob, leading the way with a flaming wisp of paper, so speedily acquitted himself, that Cosy seemed to leap out of a dark sleep and embrace them warmly, the moment they passed the lintels of its hospitable door.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑnfəˈdɛnʃəl/
spoken privately and not for general knowledge
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
constituted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Always well disposed to assist the constituted authorities, Miss Abbey bade Bob Gliddery attend the gentlemen to that retreat, and promptly enliven it with fire and gaslight.
Cosy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
dark
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of this commission the bare-armed Bob, leading the way with a flaming wisp of paper, so speedily acquitted himself, that Cosy seemed to leap out of a dark sleep and embrace them warmly, the moment they passed the lintels of its hospitable door.
disposednounUS /ˈdisposed/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Always well disposed to assist the constituted authorities, Miss Abbey bade Bob Gliddery attend the gentlemen to that retreat, and promptly enliven it with fire and gaslight.
dominions
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
door
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of this commission the bare-armed Bob, leading the way with a flaming wisp of paper, so speedily acquitted himself, that Cosy seemed to leap out of a dark sleep and embrace them warmly, the moment they passed the lintels of its hospitable door.
embrace
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of this commission the bare-armed Bob, leading the way with a flaming wisp of paper, so speedily acquitted himself, that Cosy seemed to leap out of a dark sleep and embrace them warmly, the moment they passed the lintels of its hospitable door.
enliven
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Always well disposed to assist the constituted authorities, Miss Abbey bade Bob Gliddery attend the gentlemen to that retreat, and promptly enliven it with fire and gaslight.
entered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
escort
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
figurative
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
fire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
flaming
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of this commission the bare-armed Bob, leading the way with a flaming wisp of paper, so speedily acquitted himself, that Cosy seemed to leap out of a dark sleep and embrace them warmly, the moment they passed the lintels of its hospitable door.
gaslight
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Always well disposed to assist the constituted authorities, Miss Abbey bade Bob Gliddery attend the gentlemen to that retreat, and promptly enliven it with fire and gaslight.
gentlemennounUS /gentlemen/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Always well disposed to assist the constituted authorities, Miss Abbey bade Bob Gliddery attend the gentlemen to that retreat, and promptly enliven it with fire and gaslight.
Gliddery
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Always well disposed to assist the constituted authorities, Miss Abbey bade Bob Gliddery attend the gentlemen to that retreat, and promptly enliven it with fire and gaslight.
half-door
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
herenounUS /here/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ‘They burn sherry very well here,’ said Mr Inspector, as a piece of local intelligence.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Of this commission the bare-armed Bob, leading the way with a flaming wisp of paper, so speedily acquitted himself, that Cosy seemed to leap out of a dark sleep and embrace them warmly, the moment they passed the lintels of its hospitable door.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
hospitable
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of this commission the bare-armed Bob, leading the way with a flaming wisp of paper, so speedily acquitted himself, that Cosy seemed to leap out of a dark sleep and embrace them warmly, the moment they passed the lintels of its hospitable door.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
Inspector
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘They burn sherry very well here,’ said Mr Inspector, as a piece of local intelligence.
intelligence
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘They burn sherry very well here,’ said Mr Inspector, as a piece of local intelligence.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Always well disposed to assist the constituted authorities, Miss Abbey bade Bob Gliddery attend the gentlemen to that retreat, and promptly enliven it with fire and gaslight.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Of this commission the bare-armed Bob, leading the way with a flaming wisp of paper, so speedily acquitted himself, that Cosy seemed to leap out of a dark sleep and embrace them warmly, the moment they passed the lintels of its hospitable door.
leading
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of this commission the bare-armed Bob, leading the way with a flaming wisp of paper, so speedily acquitted himself, that Cosy seemed to leap out of a dark sleep and embrace them warmly, the moment they passed the lintels of its hospitable door.
leap
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of this commission the bare-armed Bob, leading the way with a flaming wisp of paper, so speedily acquitted himself, that Cosy seemed to leap out of a dark sleep and embrace them warmly, the moment they passed the lintels of its hospitable door.
lighted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Perhaps you gentlemen might like a bottle?’
lime
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
lintels
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of this commission the bare-armed Bob, leading the way with a flaming wisp of paper, so speedily acquitted himself, that Cosy seemed to leap out of a dark sleep and embrace them warmly, the moment they passed the lintels of its hospitable door.
local
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘They burn sherry very well here,’ said Mr Inspector, as a piece of local intelligence.
merchants
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
Miss
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
moment
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of this commission the bare-armed Bob, leading the way with a flaming wisp of paper, so speedily acquitted himself, that Cosy seemed to leap out of a dark sleep and embrace them warmly, the moment they passed the lintels of its hospitable door.
mouthfulnounUS /ˈmouthful/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
Mr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘They burn sherry very well here,’ said Mr Inspector, as a piece of local intelligence.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
out
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of this commission the bare-armed Bob, leading the way with a flaming wisp of paper, so speedily acquitted himself, that Cosy seemed to leap out of a dark sleep and embrace them warmly, the moment they passed the lintels of its hospitable door.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
paper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of this commission the bare-armed Bob, leading the way with a flaming wisp of paper, so speedily acquitted himself, that Cosy seemed to leap out of a dark sleep and embrace them warmly, the moment they passed the lintels of its hospitable door.
passednounUS /passed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Of this commission the bare-armed Bob, leading the way with a flaming wisp of paper, so speedily acquitted himself, that Cosy seemed to leap out of a dark sleep and embrace them warmly, the moment they passed the lintels of its hospitable door.
Perhaps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Perhaps you gentlemen might like a bottle?’
piece
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘They burn sherry very well here,’ said Mr Inspector, as a piece of local intelligence.
Potterson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
preferred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
presenting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
pretended
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
PREY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
promptly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Always well disposed to assist the constituted authorities, Miss Abbey bade Bob Gliddery attend the gentlemen to that retreat, and promptly enliven it with fire and gaslight.
request
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
retreat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Always well disposed to assist the constituted authorities, Miss Abbey bade Bob Gliddery attend the gentlemen to that retreat, and promptly enliven it with fire and gaslight.
said
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘They burn sherry very well here,’ said Mr Inspector, as a piece of local intelligence.
seemednounUS /seemed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Of this commission the bare-armed Bob, leading the way with a flaming wisp of paper, so speedily acquitted himself, that Cosy seemed to leap out of a dark sleep and embrace them warmly, the moment they passed the lintels of its hospitable door.
sherry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘They burn sherry very well here,’ said Mr Inspector, as a piece of local intelligence.
sleep
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of this commission the bare-armed Bob, leading the way with a flaming wisp of paper, so speedily acquitted himself, that Cosy seemed to leap out of a dark sleep and embrace them warmly, the moment they passed the lintels of its hospitable door.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Of this commission the bare-armed Bob, leading the way with a flaming wisp of paper, so speedily acquitted himself, that Cosy seemed to leap out of a dark sleep and embrace them warmly, the moment they passed the lintels of its hospitable door.
speedily
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of this commission the bare-armed Bob, leading the way with a flaming wisp of paper, so speedily acquitted himself, that Cosy seemed to leap out of a dark sleep and embrace them warmly, the moment they passed the lintels of its hospitable door.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of this commission the bare-armed Bob, leading the way with a flaming wisp of paper, so speedily acquitted himself, that Cosy seemed to leap out of a dark sleep and embrace them warmly, the moment they passed the lintels of its hospitable door.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of this commission the bare-armed Bob, leading the way with a flaming wisp of paper, so speedily acquitted himself, that Cosy seemed to leap out of a dark sleep and embrace them warmly, the moment they passed the lintels of its hospitable door.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
TRACKING
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
two
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
very
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘They burn sherry very well here,’ said Mr Inspector, as a piece of local intelligence.
warmly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of this commission the bare-armed Bob, leading the way with a flaming wisp of paper, so speedily acquitted himself, that Cosy seemed to leap out of a dark sleep and embrace them warmly, the moment they passed the lintels of its hospitable door.
way
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
well
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Always well disposed to assist the constituted authorities, Miss Abbey bade Bob Gliddery attend the gentlemen to that retreat, and promptly enliven it with fire and gaslight.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
wisp
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of this commission the bare-armed Bob, leading the way with a flaming wisp of paper, so speedily acquitted himself, that Cosy seemed to leap out of a dark sleep and embrace them warmly, the moment they passed the lintels of its hospitable door.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading TRACKING THE BIRD OF PREY The two lime merchants, with their escort, entered the dominions of Miss Abbey Potterson, to whom their escort (presenting them and their pretended business over the half-door of the bar, in a confidential way) preferred his figurative request that ‘a mouthful of fire’ might be lighted in Cosy.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘Perhaps you gentlemen might like a bottle?’
