The Hound of the Baskervilles
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Sherlock Holmes, who was usually
very late in the mornings, save upon
those not infrequent occasions when he
was up all night, was seated at the breakfast table.
hearth
I stood upon the hearth-rug and picked
up the stick which our visitor had left behind him
the night before
bulbous
It was a fine, thick piece of wood,
bulbous-headed, of the sort which is known as a
“Penang lawyer.”
dignified
” It was just
such a stick as the old-fashioned family practitioner
used to carry—dignified, solid, and reassuring.
dignified silence
After hearing the news, she chose to respond with a dignified silence rather than react impulsively.
undignified
The way he shouted during the meeting was quite undignified.
reassuring
The teacher gave a reassuring smile to the nervous students before the test.
construct
Intelligence is a complex psychological construct that can't be fully measured by a standardized test.
reconstruct
Let me hear you
reconstruct the man by an examination of it.”
knockabout
The kids had a knockabout game of soccer in the park.
slapstick
Many classic silent films are known for their slapstick comedy, where actors used physical actions to make the audience laugh.
knocked around
“Because this stick, though originally a very
handsome one has been so knocked about that I
can hardly imagine a town practitioner carrying it.
presentation
Presentation is important if you want people to buy your products.
presentation (n)
The presentation of prizes and certificates will take place in the main hall.
recess
The students are excited for recess after their math class.
recess (N)
Psychoanalysts aim to explore the deepest/innermost recesses of the mind.
jut out
He was a very tall, thin man, with
a long nose like a beak, which jutted out between two keen, gray eyes, set closely together
and sparkling brightly from behind a pair of goldrimmed glasses
frayed
He was clad in a professional but
rather slovenly fashion, for his frock-coat was dingy
and his trousers frayed
fall on
As he entered his eyes fell upon the
stick in Holmes’s hand, and he ran towards it with
an exclamation of joy.
run your fingers through
She ran her fingers through my hair and ever since, I'm hooked on her.
antenna
The radio antenna is broken.
asperity
The teacher spoke with asperity when the students were not paying attention.
asperities
"the asperities of a harsh and divided society"
resignation
ill read it to you.”
Holmes leaned back in his chair, placed his
finger-tips together, and closed his eyes, with an air
of resignation.
set forth
The teacher set forth the rules for the class at the beginning of the year.
I have set it down with all belief that it
occurred even as is here set forth
whereby
Learn then from
this story not to fear the fruits of the past,
but rather to be circumspect in the future,
that those foul passions whereby our family
has suffered so grievously may not again be loosed to our undoing.
loose
Learn then from
this story not to fear the fruits of the past,
but rather to be circumspect in the future,
that those foul passions whereby our family
has suffered so grievously may not again be
loosed to our undoing.
wanton (adj)
This, in
truth, his neighbours might have pardoned,
seeing that saints have never flourished in
those parts, but there was in him a certain wanton and cruel humour which made
his name a byword through the West.
byword
The phrase "time is money" has become a byword for efficiency in the workplace.
come to pass
So it came to
pass that one Michaelmas this Hugo, with
five or six of his idle and wicked companions, stole down upon the farm and carried
off the maiden, her father and brothers being from home, as he well known.
eave
The eaves were painted a bright color to match the house.
homeward bound
Feeling tired, she decided it was time to be homeward bound.
betwixt
she came down from under the eaves, and so homeward across the
moor, there being three leagues betwixt the
Hall and her father’s farm.
perchance
Perchance, we shall meet again under the stars.
reveller
As the music played, the revellers danced joyfully under the stars.
aghast
. And
while the revellers stood aghast at the fury
of the man, one more wicked or, it may
be, more drunken than the rest, cried out
that they should put the hounds upon her.
agape
“Now, for some space the revellers stood
agape, unable to understand all that had
been done in such haste.
anon
But anon their bemused wits awoke to the nature of the deed
which was like to be done upon the moorlands.
crazed
The crazed dog barked loudly, scaring everyone in the park.
moor
The hikers enjoyed the beautiful scenery of the moor, with its purple heather and wide-open skies.
moored
The fishermen moored their vessel before starting to unload the catch.
whimperhim
These, though known for their valour and their breed, were whimpering in a
cluster at the head of a deep dip or goyal,
as we call it, upon the moor, some slinking
away and some, with starting hackles and
staring eyes, gazing down the narrow valley be
whimper
These, though known for their valour and their breed, were whimpering in a
cluster at the head of a deep dip or goyal,
as we call it, upon the moor, some slinking
away and some, with starting hackles and
staring eyes, gazing down the valley below.
plague
“Such is the tale, my sons, of the coming
of the hound which is said to have plagued
the family so sorely ever since. If
hereby
I hereby declare the meeting open.
exalted
To that Providence, my sons, I
hereby commend you, and I counsel you by
way of caution to forbear from crossing the
moor in those dark hours when the powers
of evil are exalted.
“[This from Hugo B
elicit
The teacher tried to elicit responses from the students.
She was able to elicit a confession from the suspect.
His questions were designed to elicit more information about the project.
intent
When
at last we reached the door and peeped through
we found him crouching at the window, candle
in hand, his white, intent face pressed against the
pane, exactly as I had seen him two nights before.
spectral
The spectral figure appeared in the moonlight.
reign of terror
The reign of terror during the French Revolution led to thousands of executions.
executor
I speak not as a medical man but as a trustee
and executor of Sir Charles’s will.”
quench
I drank a glass of water to quench my thirst after playing outside.
"firemen hauled on hoses in a desperate bid to quench the flames"
scion
The gardener carefully selected a scion to graft onto the old tree.
As a scion of a famous family, she felt the pressure to succeed.
inquest
“The circumstances connected with the
death of Sir Charles cannot be said to have
been entirely cleared up by the inquest, but
at least enough has been done to dispose
of those rumours to which local superstition has given rise
coroner
The coroner arrived at the scene to examine the body.
tenant
The tenant signed a lease for one year.
baying
I had on my medical journeys at night ever
seen any strange creature or heard the baying of
a hound.
chimerical
“It was at my advice that Sir Charles was about
to go to London. His heart was, I knew, affected,
and the constant anxiety in which he lived, however
chimerical the cause of it might be
in an instant
We heard the steps of our visitors descend the
stair and the bang of the front door. In an instant
Holmes had chang-
for an instant
She paused for an instant before answering the question.
save
, I remarked the change in the shape of the
prints after that point, I noted that there were no
other footsteps save those of Barrymore on the soft
gravel, and finally I carefully examined the body
padlock
I used a padlock to keep my bike safe at the park.
masterful
The artist's masterful technique impressed everyone at the gallery.
submit (v)
Then I should be very glad
to compare impressions as to this most interesting problem which has been submitted to us this
morning.”
seclusion
I knew that seclusion and solitude were very
necessary for my friend in those hours of intense
mental concentration during which he weighed
every particle of evidence,
miry
A gentleman goes forth on a showery and miry day
in spirit
“Well, it is rather obvious.”
“The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes. Where do you
think that I have been?”
“A fixture also.”
“On the contrary, I have been to Devonshire.”
“In spirit?”
“Exactly"
hamlet
The quaint hamlet was surrounded by beautiful fields and forests.
baronet
The baronet attended the royal ceremony in full regalia.
ruddy
The child's ruddy cheeks showed that he had been playing outside in the cold.
bearing
She walked into the room with a confident bearing.
postmark
She collected letters with interesting postmarks from different countries.
negro
Many organizations now prefer to use "Black" or "African American" instead of "Negro.
leaded
The artist used leaded glass to create a beautiful window design.
snip
She used scissors to snip the paper into small pieces.
splutter
The engine started to splutter before it finally stopped working.
mutilate
He was afraid that the surgery would mutilate his appearance.
mislaid
I mislaid my favorite book and can't remember where I put it.
squire
In the village, the squire was known for his kindness and generosity.
dress the part
At the wedding, everyone was dressed beautifully; they really dressed the part.
boil up
As the argument continued, tensions began to boil up between the two friends.
ill-disposed
The teacher seemed ill-disposed towards the students who were late to class.
fiery
The debate became fiery as both sides expressed their opinions strongly.
at one sitting
She finished her homework at one sitting to enjoy the rest of the day.
flurried
She felt flurried as she tried to finish her homework before dinner.
au revoir
After the meeting, she said, "Au revoir, everyone! See you next week!
vexation
Her constant questions about the project caused him great vexation.
loiterer
Police often patrol areas known for loiterers to ensure safety.
avail yourself
We encourage you to avail yourself of this special offer before it ends.
indiscreet
He was indiscreet when he shared personal information about his friend without asking.
shilling
In the past, a shilling could buy you a loaf of bread.
make provision
She made provision for her children's education by saving money.
besmirch
The rumors about her were meant to besmirch her reputation in the community.
sully
His careless remarks could sully her good name in the community.
employ
She will employ her skills to help the team succeed.
send for
She decided to send for her friend to help with the party preparations.
cast around
I need to cast around for some new ideas for my project.
gent
He is such a gent, always holding the door open for others.
a foil
In the story, the brave knight served as a foil to the cowardly squire, highlighting the knight's courage.
supple (adj)
Yoga helps to keep your muscles supple and improves your overall flexibility.
prettily
The cake was decorated prettily for the party.
throw up the trap
He decided to throw up the trap by pretending to be friendly, while secretly planning to outsmart his opponent.
toff
He always wears designer clothes; he's such a toff.
foeman
The knight bravely faced his foeman on the battlefield.
worthy of your steel
She felt that her friend was worthy of your steel, always standing by her side in tough times.
injunctions
She filed for an injunction to prevent her neighbor from cutting down the trees.
shadow
The detective shadowed the suspect through the busy streets.
keep together
During the school trip, the teacher told the students to keep together at all times.
train platform
Please stand behind the yellow line on the platform.
forbidding
She had a forbidding expression on her face when she heard the news.
cobs
The farmer collected the cobs after harvesting the corn.
gabled
The charming cottage had a gabled roof that added to its character.
foliage
The foliage in the park is beautiful during autumn.
equestrian
She has always dreamed of becoming an equestrian champion.
craggy
We hiked through the craggy terrain, enjoying the breathtaking views.
fiendish
His fiendish laughter echoed through the dark room.
russet
The trees in autumn were covered in russet leaves, creating a beautiful landscape.
creeper
The ivy is a beautiful creeper that covers the old stone wall.
tracery
The cathedral's windows were filled with beautiful tracery that caught the sunlight.
in-between
He is in-between being a child and an adult.
crenelated
The ancient castle had a crenelated roof that provided a perfect lookout for the guards.
turret
The castle had a beautiful turret that offered a great view of the surrounding landscape.
mullion
The old church had beautiful stained glass windows with intricate mullions.
panelling
The living room looks beautiful with the new wood panelling on the walls.
stag
During the hunting season, many hunters look for a mature stag.
dais
The mayor stood on the dais to give his speech to the crowd.
daunted
She was daunted by the size of the project and didn't know where to start.
pallid
After being sick for a week, she looked pallid and tired.
scullery
The scullery was filled with the sound of running water as she washed the dishes.
grocer
My favorite grocer always has the best deals on fruits and snacks.
testy
After waiting for an hour, she became quite testy with the waiter.
homely
The cottage had a homely feel, with its warm colors and soft furniture.
diseased
Many plants in the garden were diseased and needed to be removed.
i fancy that
I fancy that she will win the competition.
expressly
The teacher expressly told the students to complete their homework by Friday.
downs
The hills and downs of the countryside are beautiful in spring.
yonder
The mountains yonder are covered in snow.
craning
She was craning over the fence to see what the neighbors were doing.
sedge
The sedge grew tall along the edge of the pond, providing shelter for small animals.
agonized
She had an agonized expression on her face after hearing the bad news.
rushes
In the spring, the rushes grow tall and green along the pond.
tor
We climbed to the top of the tor to enjoy the view.
wigwam
The children learned about the different types of homes, including the wigwam used by Native Americans.
bounding
The dog was bounding across the field, chasing after a butterfly.
footing
She lost her footing on the slippery floor and almost fell.
He has a strong footing in the community due to his volunteer work.
grazier
The grazier moved his cattle to a new pasture for better grass.
dwelling
The old dwelling was renovated to accommodate a larger family.
wizened
The wizened tree stood alone in the field, a testament to the passage of time.
manservant
The wealthy family hired a manservant to help with their daily chores.
exertions
The athlete's exertions during the marathon were impressive.
transcribe
The teacher asked the students to transcribe the lecture for better understanding.
fitting an arrow
Before the competition, he spent time fitting an arrow to ensure it would fly straight.
unfruitful
After many unfruitful attempts to fix the car, they decided to take it to a mechanic.
hold out
Even though it was tough, he managed to hold out until help arrived.
clipped
She spoke in a clipped tone, showing that she was in a hurry.
human agency
Education can enhance human agency by providing individuals with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions.
litigation
The company decided to pursue litigation against the former employee.
right of way
Always check for cars before you take your right of way at the intersection.
from time immemorial
The village has celebrated this festival from time immemorial.
escaped convict
The police are searching for an escaped convict who was last seen near the old warehouse.
next of kin
The hospital asked for my next of kin in case of an emergency.
puritanical
The puritanical rules of the school discouraged any form of self-expression among the students.
gnawing
She felt a gnawing sense of doubt about her decision.
budgeting
They are budgeting for their vacation to make sure they have enough money.
budget (adj)
This restaurant offers a budget menu for families.
commanding
The commanding view from the mountain top took our breath away.
love intrigue
The novel was filled with love intrigue, keeping readers guessing until the last page.
wanting (adj)
they weren't wanting in confidence
wanting (adj) (2)
"the kneecap is wanting in amphibians and reptiles
spoil sport
He was such a spoil sport at the party, refusing to dance or play any games.
strain away
She decided to strain away all the negative thoughts and focus on her goals.
peremptory
She issued a peremptory warning that the deadline was non-negotiable.
dejection
After losing the game, the team was filled with dejection.
distasteful
His distasteful comments about the event upset a lot of people.
advances
He made several advances to her, but she was not interested.
conjecture
Scientists often make conjectures based on their observations.
extricating
She spent hours extricating herself from the complicated situation at work.
The team worked together, extricating the car from the mud.
lattice
The garden was surrounded by a beautiful wooden lattice.
draw a blank []
During the quiz, I drew a blank on the last question.
vigil
They held a vigil for the victims of the accident.
bolt upright
When the teacher walked in, the students sat bolt upright in their chairs.
hiss
The snake began to hiss when it felt threatened.
As the kettle boiled, it started to hiss loudly.
The audience began to hiss when the actor forgot his lines.
transfix
The arrow transfixed the target, hitting it right in the center.
transfixed
He was transfixed by the news report, not believing what he was hearing.
confederate
The confederates planned their strategy carefully before the big event.
humoring
She was humoring her friend by listening to his long stories, even though she was tired.
scaffold
The teacher used a scaffold to help the students learn how to write essays.
shrubbery
The garden was filled with beautiful shrubbery that attracted many butterflies.
strident
The strident criticism from the audience made the speaker nervous.
guttering
As the rain fell, I could hear the guttering of water against the pavement.
bristling
He stood there, bristling with anger after hearing the news.
dash out
When the fire alarm rang, everyone dashed out of the building.
springing
The cat was springing from one rooftop to another with ease.
ebony
The artist chose an ebony background for her painting to make the colors pop.
hard lines
When I heard that she didn't get the job, I thought, "That's hard lines.
distrait
My first impulse was to tell Sir Henry all my
plans. My second and wisest one is to play my
own game and speak as little as possible to anyone. He is silent and distrait.
closeted
Barrymore asked leave to speak with Sir
Henry, and they were closeted in his study some
little time
collected
The butler was standing very pale but very collected before us.
initials
I would suggest, for example, that a presentation to a doctor is more likely to come from a
hospital than from a hunt, and that when the initials ‘C.C.’ are placed before that hospital the words
‘Charing Cross’ very naturally suggest themselves.
postscript
The greater part of it
was charred to pieces, but one little slip, the end of
a page, hung together, and the writing could still
be read, though it was gray on a black ground. It
seemed to us to be a postscript at the end of the
letter, and it said:.
ivy
For
half an hour I waited with every nerve on the alert,
but there came no other sound save the chiming
clock and the rustle of the ivy on the wall.
deluged
She felt deluged by emotions after watching the sad movie.
waterproofs
Make sure to pack your waterproofs for the camping trip this weekend.
imaginings
In the evening I put on my waterproof and I walked far upon the sodden moor, full
of dark imaginings, the rain beating upon my face
and the wind whistling about my ears.
upland
The hikers enjoyed the beautiful views from the upland trails.
morass
After the argument, their friendship felt like a morass of misunderstandings.
squalls
Rain squalls
drifted across their russet face, and the heavy, slatecoloured clouds hung low over the landscape, trailing in gray wreaths down the sides of the fantastic
hills.
slate (n)
Rain squalls
drifted across their russet face, and the heavy, slatecoloured clouds hung low over the landscape, trailing in gray wreaths down the sides of the fantastic
hills.
labouring
The workers are labouring in the fields from sunrise to sunset.
gentry
Many members of the gentry owned large estates and lived in grand houses.
sinner
The priest spoke about how every sinner can find forgiveness.
euthanize
After much consideration, the family decided to euthanize their beloved cat to prevent further pain.
serpent
The hero faced a fierce serpent in the dark cave.
goings-on
“It’s all these goings-on, sir,” he cried at last,
waving his hand towards the rain-lashed window
which faced the moor.
sundown
“Well, either that boot comes back before sundown or I’ll see the manager and tell him that I go
right straight out of this hotel.”
graven
The names of the heroes were graven on the monument for all to see.
afterthought
She added a few decorations as an afterthought to the party planning.
typewriter
A maid showed me in without ceremony, and as I entered the sitting-room a lady, who
was sitting before a Remington typewriter, sprang
up with a pleasant smile of welcome.
by stealth
“Yes, once or twice, when he came into Coombe
Tracey. He was a very retiring man, and he preferred to do good by stealth.”
almoner
As an almoner, she felt a deep responsibility to help those less fortunate.
torrent of
After the announcement, there was a torrent of questions from the audience.
messenger
The messenger arrived with an important letter for the king.
invoke
them in these parts that law is law, and that there
is a man here who does not fear to invoke it. I
magnate
The media magnate launched a new television network.
warren
I haven’t had such a day since I had Sir
John Morland for trespass, because he shot in his
own warren.”
verdict
“Look it up in the books, sir. It will repay
reading—Frankland v. Morland, Court of Queen’s
Bench. It cost me 200 pounds, but I got my verdict.”
constabulary
County Constabulary is in a scandalous state, sir,
and it has not afforded me the protection to which
I am entitled
scandalous
The scandalous behavior of the celebrity made headlines everywhere.
confidences
I had seen enough of the contrary nature of the old sinner to understand that any strong sign of interest would be the surest way to stop his confidences.
autocrat
In the story, the autocrat made all the laws and expected everyone to follow them without question.
thornbush
The path was blocked by a thick thornbush, making it hard to walk through.
clap/lay/set eyes on someone/something
Everyone keeps talking about Patrick, but I've never clapped eyes on the man.
urchin
There he was, sure enough, a small urchin with
a little bundle upon his shoulder, toiling slowly up
the hill.
uncouth
When he reached the crest I saw the ragged
uncouth figure outlined for an instant against the
cold blue sky
decanter
She used a decanter to enhance the flavor of the aged whiskey.
solicitation
But I resisted all his solicitations and succeeded
in dissuading him from his announced intention
of walking home with me
gull
Gulls often gather in large groups on the beach.
curlew
The curlew flew over the marsh, searching for food.
aloft
One
great gray bird, a gull or curlew, soared aloft in
the blue heaven. He and I seemed to be the only
living things between the huge arch of the sky and--
poised
She was poised to make a big decision.
habitation
As I approached the hut, walking as warily as
Stapleton would do when with poised net he drew
near the settled butterfly, I satisfied myself that
the place had indeed been used as a habitation.
prowl
The cat likes to prowl around the garden at night.
clink
We raised our glasses and made a clink to celebrate the occasion.
cocking
He was cocking his head to listen better.She is cocking the camera to get a better angle for the photo.The hunter was cocking his rifle before taking aim.
ironical
That cold, incisive, ironical voice could
belong to but one man in all the world.
“Holmes!” I cried—“Holmes!”
“Come out,” said he, “and please be careful
with the revolver.”
lintel
I stooped under the rude lintel, and there he
sat upon a stone outside, his gray eyes dancing
with amusement as they fell upon my astonished
features.
stub
I see the stub of a cigarette marked Bradley, Oxford Street, I know that my friend Watson is in the
neighbourhood.
well-thumbed
The library had a well-thumbed copy of the classic novel that everyone loved.
palimpsest
The ancient city was a palimpsest of different cultures, each leaving its mark on the architecture.
girt
The knight was girt with a shining sword at his side.
scholastic
Now, there is no one
more easy to trace than a schoolmaster. There are
scholastic agencies by which one may identify any
man who has been in the profession.
red streak
The sunset left a beautiful red streak across the sky.
peal out
The church bells began to peal out at noon, signaling the start of the service.
present-minded
She is very present-minded during her yoga practice, fully concentrating on her breathing.
blundering
The blundering waiter spilled water all over the table.
spread eagle
After a long day, she lay on the grass in a spread eagle position, enjoying the warm sun.
prostrate
The exhausted runner lay prostrate on the ground after finishing the race.
labours
Many people appreciate the labours of farmers who grow our food.
piteous
We stood with bitter hearts on either side of the
mangled body, overwhelmed by this sudden and
irrevocable disaster which had brought all our long
and weary labours to so piteous an end.
last offices
The family gathered to perform the last offices for their beloved grandmother.
feverish
With feverish haste we had turned the body
over, and that dripping beard was pointing up to
the cold, clear moon.
beetling
There could be no doubt
about the beetling forehead, the sunken animal
eyes. It was indeed the same face which had glared
upon me in the light of the candle from over the
rock—the face of Selden, the criminal.
abstracted
She seemed abstracted during the meeting, as if her mind was elsewhere.
wretch
The question now is, what shall we do
with this poor wretch’s body? We cannot leave it
here to the foxes and the ravens.”
dapper
The moon
shone upon him, and I could distinguish the dapper shape and jaunty walk of the naturalist.
rememberance
“Yes, indeed. I have no doubt that my friend’s
explanation will cover the facts. I will take an unpleasant remembrance back to London with me
to-morrow.”
close grip
For the close grip bench press, keep your hands about shoulder-width apart.
belated
Between
us we soon supplied his wants, and then over a belated supper we explained to the baronet as much
of our experience as it seemed desirable that he
should know.
repressing
She was repressing her anger during the meeting.
ruffianly
The ruffianly gang caused trouble in the quiet neighborhood.
plumed
The plumed hat of the soldier made him stand out in the crowd.
throwback
“Yes, it is an interesting instance of a throwback,
which appears to be both physical and spiritual.
A study of family portraits is enough to convert a
man to the doctrine of reincarnation. The fellow is
a Baskerville—that is evident.”
doctrine
The doctrine of democracy emphasizes the importance of individual rights.
betimes
She arrived betimes to ensure she had enough time to prepare for the meeting.
juncture
The country is at a critical juncture in its history.
terminate
The company decided to terminate the contract with the supplier.
indorse
My motive for withholding it from the coroner’s inquiry is that a man of science shrinks from placing
himself in the public position of seeming to indorse
a popular superstition
sensational
The concert was sensational, and everyone enjoyed it.
reasoner
The scientist is a great reasoner, always finding solutions to complex problems.
forthwith
The
wagonette was paid off and ordered to return to
Coombe Tracey forthwith, while we started to walk
to Merripit House
outhouse
Looking over, I saw the naturalist pause at the door
of an out-house in the corner of the orchard.
scuffling
The children were scuffling in the playground, laughing and pushing each other playfully.
spangled
Before us
lay the dark bulk of the house, its serrated roof and
bristling chimneys hard outlined against the silverspangled sky
dewlap
Fire burst from its
open mouth, its eyes glowed with a smouldering
glare, its muzzle and hackles and dewlap were outlined in flickering flame.
insensible
The patient was insensible after the accident and needed immediate medical attention.
brandy
After dinner, we enjoyed a glass of brandy by the fireplace.
swathed
To this post a figure was
tied, so swathed and muffled in the sheets which
had been used to secure it that one could not for
the moment tell whether it was that of a man or
a woman.
ill usage
“The brute!” cried Holmes. “Here, Lestrade,
your brandy-bottle! Put her in the chair! She has
fainted from ill-usage and exhaustion.”
merriment
She laughed and clapped her hands. Her eyes
and teeth gleamed with fierce merriment.
quagmire
From the end
of it a small wand planted here and there showed
where the path zigzagged from tuft to tuft of rushes
among those green-scummed pits and foul quagmires which barred the way to the stranger.
shaft
Many traces we found of him in the bog-girt
island where he had hid his savage ally. A huge
driving-wheel and a shaft half-filled with rubbish
showed the position of an abandoned mine.
hush
He could
hide his hound, but he could not hush its voice, and
hence came those cries which even in daylight were
not pleasant to hear
daubed
This paste in the tin is no doubt
the luminous mixture with which the creature was
daubed.
barrister
The barrister presented a strong case in court.
consumptive
His reason for
attempting this special line of business was that he
had struck up an acquaintance with a consumptive tutor upon the voyage home, and that he had
used this man’s ability to make the undertaking a
success.
schemer
The schemer tried to convince everyone that his plan was for their benefit.
instructive
The documentary was very instructive and helped me understand the topic better.
accessory
She wore a beautiful necklace as an accessory to her dress.
paying court
Stapleton himself seems to have been capable of
jealousy, and when he saw the baronet paying court
to the lady, even though it was part of his own plan.
sherlock holmes
He felt like Sherlock Holmes as he pieced together the clues from the crime scene.
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