ADVENTURE(An exciting or unusual experience. [ədˈvɛnʧər]) I(Roman numeral one, often used to indicate the first part or chapter. [aɪ]). A SCANDAL IN BOHEMIA(The title of the adventure, suggesting a scandalous event occurring in Bohemia. [ə ˈskændəl ɪn boʊˈhimiə])
I(Roman numeral one, often used to indicate the first part or chapter. [aɪ]).
To(preposition indicating direction, purpose, or relationship [tɪ]) Sherlock Holmes(the famous fictional detective [ˈʃərˌlɑk hoʊmz]) she(referring to a specific woman, Irene Adler [ʃi]) is(verb 'to be', linking the subject and predicate [ɪz]) always(at all times; forever [ˈɔlˌweɪz]) the woman(implying she is unique and significant to him [ðə ˈwʊmən]). I(the narrator of the story [aɪ]) have(auxiliary verb indicating present perfect tense [hæv]) seldom(rarely; not often [ˈsɛldəm]) heard(past participle of 'hear', meaning to perceive with the ear [hərd]) him(referring to Sherlock Holmes [ɪm]) mention(to speak about someone or something briefly [ˈmɛnʃən]) her(referring to the woman [hər]) under(preposition indicating a lower position or condition [ˈəndər]) any(one or some of a number of things [ˈɛni]) other(different from the one already mentioned [ˈəðər]) name(a word or term by which a person or thing is known [neɪm]). In(preposition indicating location or condition [ɪn]) his(belonging to him [hɪz]) eyes(organs of sight [aɪz]) she(referring to the woman [ʃi]) eclipses(surpasses or overshadows [ɪˈklɪpsɪz]) and(conjunction connecting words or phrases [ənd]) predominates(is the strongest or main element; has controlling power [prɪˈdɑməˌneɪts]) the whole of(all of [ðə hoʊl əv]) her(belonging to women in general [hər]) sex(gender; in this context, women [sɛks]). It(pronoun referring to a situation or fact [ɪt]) was(past tense of 'to be' [wɑz]) not(negation [nɑt]) that(conjunction introducing a subordinate clause [ðət]) he(referring to Sherlock Holmes [hi]) felt(past tense of 'feel', meaning to experience an emotion [fɛlt]) any(some; one or more [ˈɛni]) emotion(a strong feeling [ˈiˌmoʊʃən]) akin(related or similar [ˈeɪkɪn]) to(preposition indicating relationship or direction [tɪ]) love(a strong feeling of affection [ləv]) for(preposition indicating purpose or recipient [fər]) Irene Adler(the name of the woman [aɪˈrin ˈædlər]). All(every one of; the whole quantity of [ɔl]) emotions(strong feelings [ˈɪˌmoʊʃənz]), and(conjunction connecting words or phrases [ənd]) that one(referring to the emotion of love [ðət wən]) particularly(especially; in particular [ˌpɑrˈtɪkjələrli]), were(past tense plural of 'to be' [wər]) abhorrent(inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant [æˈbhɔrənt]) to(preposition indicating direction or relationship [tɪ]) his(belonging to him [hɪz]) cold(unemotional; lacking affection [koʊld]), precise(exact and accurate [prɪˈsaɪs]) but(conjunction introducing a contrast [bət]) admirably(in a way that inspires admiration [ˈædmərəbli]) balanced(stable and well-proportioned [ˈbælənst]) mind(the faculty of thinking, reasoning, and applying knowledge [maɪnd]). He(referring to Sherlock Holmes [hi]) was(past tense of 'to be' [wɑz]), I(the narrator [aɪ]) take(assume [teɪk]) it(referring to the situation [ɪt]), the most(to the greatest extent [ðə moʊst]) perfect(flawless; complete [ˈpərˌfɪkt]) reasoning(the process of thinking about something in a logical way [ˈrizənɪŋ]) and(conjunction connecting words or phrases [ənd]) observing(paying close attention to details [əbˈzərvɪŋ]) machine(something that works automatically [məˈʃin]) that(relative pronoun introducing a clause [ðət]) the world(the earth and all the people and things on it [ðə wərld]) has(auxiliary verb indicating present perfect tense [həz]) seen(past participle of 'see', meaning to perceive with the eyes [sin]), but(conjunction introducing a contrast [bət]) as(in the role of [ɛz]) a lover(someone who is in love [ə ˈləvər]) he(referring to Sherlock Holmes [hi]) would(auxiliary verb indicating a conditional statement [wʊd]) have(auxiliary verb indicating perfect tense [hæv]) placed(put in a particular position [pleɪst]) himself(reflexive pronoun referring to himself [hɪmˈsɛlf]) in(preposition indicating location or condition [ɪn]) a false(incorrect or misleading [ə fɔls]) position(situation or role [pəˈzɪʃən]). He(referring to Sherlock Holmes [hi]) never(at no time; not ever [ˈnɛvər]) spoke(past tense of 'speak', meaning to say something [spoʊk]) of(preposition indicating relationship or origin [əv]) the softer(more gentle and tender [ðə ˈsɔftər]) passions(strong emotions, especially love or desire [ˈpæʃənz]), save(except [seɪv]) with(preposition indicating accompaniment or means [wɪθ]) a gibe(an insulting or mocking remark [ə ʤaɪb]) and(conjunction connecting words or phrases [ənd]) a sneer(a contemptuous or mocking smile or remark [ə snɪr]). They(referring to the softer passions [ðeɪ]) were(past tense plural of 'to be' [wər]) admirable(inspiring approval or admiration [ˈædmərəbəl]) things(matters or subjects [θɪŋz]) for(preposition indicating purpose or recipient [fər]) the observer(someone who watches carefully [ðə əbˈzərvər])—excellent(extremely good; outstanding [ˈɛksələnt]) for(preposition indicating purpose [fər]) drawing(pulling or removing [drɔɪŋ]) the veil(something that conceals or obscures [ðə veɪl]) from(preposition indicating origin or separation [frəm]) men’s(belonging to men [mɛnz]) motives(reasons for doing something [ˈmoʊtɪvz]) and(conjunction connecting words or phrases [ənd]) actions(the process of doing something [ˈækʃənz]). But(conjunction introducing a contrast [bət]) for(preposition indicating purpose or recipient [fər]) the trained(skilled through practice [ðə treɪnd]) reasoner(someone who uses logic and reason [ˈrizənər]) to(preposition indicating purpose or direction [tɪ]) admit(to allow or acknowledge [ədˈmɪt]) such(of the kind previously mentioned [səʧ]) intrusions(the act of wrongfully entering upon, seizing, or taking possession of the property of another [ˌɪnˈtruʒənz]) into(preposition expressing movement or action with the result that something comes inside or penetrates something else [ˈɪntu]) his(belonging to him [hɪz]) own(belonging to oneself [oʊn]) delicate(fragile and easily damaged [ˈdɛləkət]) and(conjunction connecting words or phrases [ənd]) finely(in a refined or elegant manner [ˈfaɪnli]) adjusted(altered or moved slightly in order to achieve the desired fit, appearance, or result [əˈʤəstɪd]) temperament(a person's or animal's nature, especially as it permanently affects their behavior [ˈtɛmpərmənt]) was(past tense of 'to be' [wɑz]) to(preposition indicating purpose or direction [tɪ]) introduce(bring (something, especially a product, measure, or concept) into use or operation for the first time [ˌɪntrəˈdus]) a distracting(preventing concentration or diverting attention [ə dɪˈstræktɪŋ]) factor(a circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result or outcome [ˈfæktər]) which(relative pronoun introducing a clause [wɪʧ]) might(auxiliary verb expressing possibility or uncertainty [maɪt]) throw(cause to fall or collapse [θroʊ]) a doubt(a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction [ə daʊt]) upon(preposition meaning on [əˈpɑn]) all(the whole quantity or extent of [ɔl]) his(belonging to him [hɪz]) mental(relating to the mind [ˈmɛntəl]) results(a consequence, effect, or outcome of something [rɪˈzəlts]). Grit(small particles of dirt or sand [grɪt]) in(preposition expressing location or position within limits [ɪn]) a sensitive(quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences [ə ˈsɛnsɪtɪv]) instrument(a tool or device used for a particular task, especially for delicate or scientific work [ˈɪnstrəmənt]), or(conjunction introducing an alternative [ər]) a crack(a line on the surface of something along which it has split without breaking into separate parts [ə kræk]) in(preposition expressing location or position within limits [ɪn]) one(used to refer to a single person or thing [wən]) of(preposition expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) his(belonging to him [hɪz]) own(belonging to oneself [oʊn]) high-power(having a high degree of strength or effectiveness [high-power]) lenses(a piece of glass or other transparent substance with curved sides for concentrating or dispersing light rays [ˈlɛnzɪz]), would(auxiliary verb expressing a conditional statement [wʊd]) not(negation [nɑt]) be(verb 'to be' [bi]) more(a greater amount or degree of [mɔr]) disturbing(interrupting someone's peace of mind; worrying [dɪˈstərbɪŋ]) than(preposition introducing the second element in a comparison [ðən]) a strong(having great force or power [ə strɔŋ]) emotion(a strong feeling [ˈiˌmoʊʃən]) in(preposition expressing location or position within limits [ɪn]) a nature(the basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it [ə ˈneɪʧər]) such(of the type previously mentioned [səʧ]) as(used to indicate that something is being compared to something else [ɛz]) his(belonging to him [hɪz]). And(conjunction introducing a further point or idea [ənd]) yet(but at the same time; nevertheless [jɛt]) there(in or at that place or position [ðɛr]) was(past tense of 'to be' [wɑz]) but(conjunction introducing a contrast [bət]) one(a single person or thing [wən]) woman(an adult female human being [ˈwʊmən]) to(preposition expressing direction or purpose [tɪ]) him(referring to Sherlock Holmes [ɪm]), and(conjunction connecting words or phrases [ənd]) that(used to identify a specific thing observed or heard by the speaker [ðət]) woman(an adult female human being [ˈwʊmən]) was(past tense of 'to be' [wɑz]) the late(deceased [ðə leɪt]) Irene Adler(the name of the woman [aɪˈrin ˈædlər]), of(preposition expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) dubious(hesitating or doubting [ˈdubiəs]) and(conjunction connecting words or phrases [ənd]) questionable(open to doubt or suspicion [kˈwɛsʧənəbəl]) memory(the power of remembering things [ˈmɛməri]).
I(first-person singular pronoun, referring to the narrator [aɪ]) had seen(past perfect tense of 'see', indicating an action completed before another point in the past [hæd sin]) little(not much; a small amount [ˈlɪtəl]) of Holmes(referring to the person named Holmes [əv hoʊmz]) lately(recently; in the recent past [ˈleɪtli]). My(first-person possessive pronoun, indicating ownership by the narrator [maɪ]) marriage(the state of being married; the union of two people as partners [ˈmɛrɪʤ]) had drifted(past perfect tense of 'drift', meaning to move slowly away [hæd ˈdrɪftɪd]) us(first-person plural pronoun, referring to the narrator and Holmes [ˈjuˈɛs]) away(to a different place or direction [əˈweɪ]) from(indicating separation or distance [frəm]) each other(reciprocal pronoun, referring to two people [iʧ ˈəðər]). My(first-person possessive pronoun [maɪ]) own(emphasizing possession or belonging [oʊn]) complete(total; entire [kəmˈplit]) happiness(the state of being happy [ˈhæpinəs]), and(conjunction, connecting two or more words or clauses [ənd]) the home-centred(focused on the home and family [ðə home-centred]) interests(things that someone enjoys and wants to learn more about [ˈɪntərɪsts]) which(relative pronoun, referring to the interests [wɪʧ]) rise up(to emerge or appear [raɪz əp]) around(surrounding [əraʊnd]) the man(referring to a male person [ðə mæn]) who(relative pronoun, referring to the man [hu]) first(for the first time [fərst]) finds(to discover or experience [faɪndz]) himself(reflexive pronoun, referring back to the man [hɪmˈsɛlf]) master(having control or authority [ˈmæstər]) of(indicating possession or belonging [əv]) his(third-person possessive pronoun, referring to the man [hɪz]) own(emphasizing possession [oʊn]) establishment(a household or business [ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt]), were(past tense of 'be', linking the subject to the predicate [wər]) sufficient(enough; adequate [səˈfɪʃənt]) to absorb(to take up completely; to occupy fully [tɪ əbˈzɔrb]) all(the whole amount of [ɔl]) my(first-person possessive pronoun [maɪ]) attention(the act of paying attention [əˈtɛnʃən]), while(conjunction, introducing a subordinate clause [waɪl]) Holmes(referring to the person named Holmes [hoʊmz]), who(relative pronoun, referring to Holmes [hu]) loathed(to feel intense dislike or disgust for [loʊðd]) every(each one of a group [ˈɛvəri]) form(type or kind [fɔrm]) of(indicating belonging or association [əv]) society(people living together in an ordered community [soʊˈsaɪɪti]) with(indicating association or accompaniment [wɪθ]) his(third-person possessive pronoun, referring to Holmes [hɪz]) whole(entire; complete [hoʊl]) Bohemian(a person who lives an unconventional life, often in the arts [boʊˈhimiən]) soul(the spiritual or immaterial part of a person [soʊl]), remained(to stay in the same place or condition [rɪˈmeɪnd]) in(indicating location or position [ɪn]) our(first-person plural possessive pronoun, referring to the narrator and Holmes [ɑr]) lodgings(a room or set of rooms rented as a place to live [ˈlɑʤɪŋz]) in(indicating location [ɪn]) Baker Street(a street in London, known as the fictional home of Sherlock Holmes [ˈbeɪkər strit]), buried(covered or hidden [ˈbɛrid]) among(surrounded by [əˈməŋ]) his(third-person possessive pronoun, referring to Holmes [hɪz]) old(having existed for a long time [oʊld]) books(written or printed works consisting of pages glued or sewn together along one side and bound in covers [bʊks]), and(conjunction, connecting two or more words or clauses [ənd]) alternating(occurring in turn repeatedly [ˈɔltərˌneɪtɪŋ]) from(indicating a starting point [frəm]) week(a period of seven days [wik]) to(indicating direction or extent [tɪ]) week(a period of seven days [wik]) between(in the space separating two things [bɪtˈwin]) cocaine(a stimulant drug [koʊˈkeɪn]) and(conjunction [ənd]) ambition(a strong desire or determination to achieve something [æmˈbɪʃən]), the drowsiness(the state of being sleepy and lethargic [ðə ˈdraʊzinəs]) of(indicating origin or association [əv]) the drug(a medicine or other substance taken to treat or prevent illness [ðə drəg]), and(conjunction [ənd]) the fierce(having or displaying a violent intensity [ðə fɪrs]) energy(the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity [ˈɛnərʤi]) of(indicating origin or association [əv]) his(third-person possessive pronoun, referring to Holmes [hɪz]) own(emphasizing possession [oʊn]) keen(highly developed; sharp [kin]) nature(the basic or inherent features of something [ˈneɪʧər]). He(third-person singular pronoun, referring to Holmes [hi]) was(past tense of 'be', linking the subject to the predicate [wɑz]) still(continuing to be [stɪl]), as(used to indicate that something happens during the time when something else is happening [ɛz]) ever(at all times; always [ˈɛvər]), deeply(to a great depth; intensely [ˈdipli]) attracted(having a strong interest in or liking for something [əˈtræktəd]) by(indicating the agent performing an action [baɪ]) the study(the devotion of time and attention to acquiring knowledge on a subject [ðə ˈstədi]) of(indicating the subject of study [əv]) crime(an action or omission that constitutes an offense that may be prosecuted by the state and is punishable by law [kraɪm]), and(conjunction [ənd]) occupied(to fill or take up (a space or time [ˈɑkjəˌpaɪd]) his(third-person possessive pronoun, referring to Holmes [hɪz]) immense(extremely large or great [ˌɪˈmɛns]) faculties(an inherent mental or physical power [ˈfækəltiz]) and(conjunction [ənd]) extraordinary(very unusual or remarkable [ˌɛkstrəˈɔrdəˌnɛri]) powers(the ability to do something or act in a particular way [paʊərz]) of(indicating the object of a power [əv]) observation(the action or process of observing something or someone carefully or in order to gain information [ˌɑbzərˈveɪʃən]) in(expressing the situation of something surrounded or enclosed [ɪn]) following out(to pursue or investigate something to a conclusion [ˈfɑloʊɪŋ aʊt]) those(plural of 'that', referring to specific items [ðoʊz]) clues(a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime [kluz]), and(conjunction [ənd]) clearing up(to solve or resolve a problem or mystery [ˈklɪrɪŋ əp]) those(plural of 'that', referring to specific items [ðoʊz]) mysteries(something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain [ˈmɪstəriz]) which(relative pronoun, referring to the mysteries [wɪʧ]) had been abandoned(past perfect passive voice of 'abandon', meaning to have been left or deserted [hæd bɪn əˈbændənd]) as(used to indicate the function or character of someone or something [ɛz]) hopeless(without hope; despairing [ˈhoʊpləs]) by(indicating the agent performing an action [baɪ]) the official(authorized or approved by authority [ðə əˈfɪʃəl]) police(a body of people empowered to enforce the law, investigate crimes, and make arrests [pəˈlis]). From(indicating a starting point [frəm]) time(the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole [taɪm]) to(indicating direction or extent [tɪ]) time(the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole [taɪm]) I(first-person singular pronoun [aɪ]) heard(past tense of 'hear', to perceive with the ear [hərd]) some(an unspecified amount or number of [səm]) vague(of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning [veɪg]) account(a report or description of an event or experience [əˈkaʊnt]) of(indicating the subject of the account [əv]) his(third-person possessive pronoun, referring to Holmes [hɪz]) doings(actions or activities [duɪŋz]): of(indicating the subject of the doings [əv]) his(third-person possessive pronoun, referring to Holmes [hɪz]) summons(an order to appear before a judge or magistrate [ˈsəmənz]) to(indicating direction or purpose [tɪ]) Odessa(a city in Ukraine [oʊˈdɛsə]) in(indicating location [ɪn]) the case(a particular situation or example of something [ðə keɪs]) of(indicating the subject of the case [əv]) the Trepoff murder(referring to a specific murder case [ðə trepoff ˈmərdər]), of(indicating the subject of the account [əv]) his(third-person possessive pronoun, referring to Holmes [hɪz]) clearing up(to solve or resolve a problem or mystery [ˈklɪrɪŋ əp]) of(indicating the subject of the clearing up [əv]) the singular(strange or remarkable [ðə ˈsɪŋgjələr]) tragedy(an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress [ˈtræʤədi]) of(indicating the subject of the tragedy [əv]) the Atkinson brothers(referring to specific people [ðə ˈætkɪnsən ˈbrəðərz]) at(indicating location [æt]) Trincomalee(a city in Sri Lanka [trɪŋˈkoʊməli]), and(conjunction [ənd]) finally(after a long time; eventually [ˈfaɪnəli]) of(indicating the subject of the account [əv]) the mission(an important assignment, typically involving travel abroad [ðə ˈmɪʃən]) which(relative pronoun, referring to the mission [wɪʧ]) he(third-person singular pronoun, referring to Holmes [hi]) had accomplished(past perfect tense of 'accomplish', meaning to have achieved or completed successfully [hæd əˈkɑmplɪʃt]) so(to such a great extent [soʊ]) delicately(with great care and sensitivity [ˈdɛləkətli]) and(conjunction [ənd]) successfully(achieving the desired aim or result [səkˈsɛsfəli]) for(indicating the recipient or beneficiary [fər]) the reigning(currently ruling [ðə ˈreɪnɪŋ]) family(a group of people related by blood or marriage [ˈfæməli]) of(indicating the family's location [əv]) Holland(a region and former province on the western coast of the Netherlands [ˈhɑlənd]). Beyond(further than or past [bɪɔnd]) these(plural of 'this', referring to specific items [ðiz]) signs(an indication of a condition or quality [saɪnz]) of(indicating the subject of the signs [əv]) his(third-person possessive pronoun, referring to Holmes [hɪz]) activity(the condition in which things are happening or being done [ækˈtɪvɪti]), however(used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously [ˌhaʊˈɛvər]), which(relative pronoun, referring to the signs [wɪʧ]) I(first-person singular pronoun [aɪ]) merely(just; only [ˈmɪrli]) shared(to have or use something jointly with others [ʃɛrd]) with(indicating association or accompaniment [wɪθ]) all(the whole number or quantity of [ɔl]) the readers(people who read a particular newspaper, magazine, or book [ðə ˈridərz]) of(indicating the source of the readers [əv]) the daily(appearing or done each day [ðə ˈdeɪli]) press(newspapers and magazines collectively [prɛs]), I(first-person singular pronoun [aɪ]) knew(past tense of 'know', to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information [nu]) little(not much; a small amount [ˈlɪtəl]) of(concerning [əv]) my(first-person possessive pronoun [maɪ]) former(having previously filled a particular role or been a particular thing [ˈfɔrmər]) friend(a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection [frɛnd]) and(conjunction [ənd]) companion(a person with whom one spends a lot of time or with whom one travels [kəmˈpænjən]).