“Oh(an exclamation expressing surprise, understanding, or other emotions [oʊ]), the cause is excellent(the reason or aim is very good or of high quality [ðə kɔz ɪz ˈɛksələnt])!”
“Then I am your man(Indicates willingness to assist or participate in a task or endeavor [ðɛn aɪ æm jʊr mæn]).”
“I was sure(Indicates a feeling of certainty or confidence [aɪ wɑz ʃʊr]) that I might rely on you(that the person could be depended upon or trusted [ðət aɪ maɪt rɪˈlaɪ ɔn ju]).”
“But what is it(a question asking for clarification or information [bət wət ɪz ɪt]) you wish(what you desire or want [ju wɪʃ])?”
“When Mrs. Turner(Referring to a specific woman, Mrs. Turner [wɪn ˈmɪsɪz ˈtərnər]) has brought in the tray(has carried and placed the tray inside [həz brɔt ɪn ðə treɪ]) I will make it clear(I will explain it plainly [aɪ wɪl meɪk ɪt klɪr]) to you(to the person being spoken to [tɪ ju]). Now(at the present time [naʊ]),” he said(Indicates that the speaker is about to say something [ hi sɛd]) as he turned hungrily(Indicates that the speaker is turning with a strong desire for food [ɛz hi tərnd ˈhəŋgrəli]) on the simple fare(towards the plain and basic food [ɔn ðə ˈsɪmpəl fɛr]) that our landlady(that the woman who owns or manages the property we are renting [ðət ɑr ˈlænˌdleɪdi]) had provided(had supplied or made available [hæd prəˈvaɪdɪd]), “I must discuss it(I need to talk about it [aɪ məst dɪˈskəs ɪt]) while I eat(during the time that I am consuming food [waɪl aɪ it]), for I have not much time(because I do not have a lot of time available [fər aɪ hæv nɑt məʧ taɪm]). It is nearly five now(The time is almost 5 o'clock [ɪt ɪz ˈnɪrli faɪv naʊ]). In two hours(A period of 120 minutes from the current time [ɪn tu aʊərz]) we must be(we need to be [wi məst bi]) on the scene of action(at the place where something important or exciting is happening [ɔn ðə sin əv ˈækʃən]). Miss Irene(Referring to a specific woman, Miss Irene [mɪs aɪˈrin]), or Madame, rather(or more accurately, Madame [ər ˈmædəm ˈrəðər]), returns from her drive(comes back from her car ride [rɪˈtərnz frəm hər draɪv]) at seven(at 7 o'clock [æt ˈsɛvən]). We must be(we need to be [wi məst bi]) at Briony Lodge(at a specific location called Briony Lodge [æt ˈbraɪəˌni lɑʤ]) to meet her(in order to encounter or see her [tɪ mit hər]).”
“And(Conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses [ənd]) what(Used to ask for information about something [wət]) then(At that time; after that [ðɛn])?”
“You(Referring to the person being addressed [ju]) must(Expressing necessity or obligation [məst]) leave(To allow something to remain or to not take something [liv]) that(Referring to something previously mentioned [ðət]) to(Indicating the recipient or direction [tɪ]) me(The speaker; myself [mi]). I(The speaker [aɪ]) have(Auxiliary verb indicating present perfect tense [hæv]) already(Before now or before a specific time [ɔˈrɛdi]) arranged(Organized or planned [əreɪnʤd]) what(Referring to the thing that [wət]) is(Linking verb indicating existence or state of being [ɪz]) to(Indicating future action or intention [tɪ]) occur(To happen or take place [əˈkər]). There(Used to indicate existence or presence [ðɛr]) is(Linking verb [ɪz]) only(Solely; just [ˈoʊnli]) one(A single [wən]) point(A specific matter or issue [pɔɪnt]) on(Indicating a surface or topic [ɔn]) which(Relative pronoun referring to the point [wɪʧ]) I(The speaker [aɪ]) must(Expressing necessity [məst]) insist(To demand or assert firmly [ˌɪnˈsɪst]). You(The person being addressed [ju]) must(Expressing obligation [məst]) not(Negation [nɑt]) interfere(To get involved in a situation when your involvement is not wanted or is not helpful [ˌɪnərˈfɪr]), come(To arrive or happen [kəm]) what(Whatever [wət]) may(Expressing possibility [meɪ]). You(The person being addressed [ju]) understand(Do you comprehend? [ˌəndərˈstænd])?”
“I(The speaker [aɪ]) am(Linking verb [æm]) to(Indicating obligation or intention [tɪ]) be(To exist or remain [bi]) neutral(Not supporting either side in a conflict or disagreement [ˈnutrəl])?”
“To(Indicating direction or purpose [tɪ]) do(To perform an action [du]) nothing(Not anything [ˈnəθɪŋ]) whatever(At all; of any kind [ˌwəˈtɛvər]). There(Used to indicate existence [ðɛr]) will(Auxiliary verb indicating future tense [wɪl]) probably(Likely but not certainly [ˈprɑbəˌbli]) be(To exist [bi]) some(An unspecified amount or number of [səm]) small(Little in size or extent [smɔl]) unpleasantness(Something disagreeable or causing discomfort [ənˈplɛzəntnəs]). Do(Used to form imperatives [du]) not(Negation [nɑt]) join(To participate or become involved [ʤɔɪn]) in(Indicating involvement or participation [ɪn]) it(Referring to the unpleasantness [ɪt]). It(Referring to the situation [ɪt]) will(Auxiliary verb indicating future tense [wɪl]) end(To come to a conclusion or final point [ɛnd]) in(Indicating a result or consequence [ɪn]) my(Belonging to the speaker [maɪ]) being(The state of existence [biɪŋ]) conveyed(Transported or carried [kənˈveɪd]) into(To the inside of [ˈɪntu]) the(Definite article [ðə]) house(A building used as a dwelling [haʊs]). Four(The number 4 [fɔr]) or(Used to introduce an alternative [ər]) five(The number 5 [faɪv]) minutes(Units of time [ˈmɪnəts]) afterwards(At a later time [ˈæftərwərdz]) the(Definite article [ðə]) sitting-room(A room in a house where people sit and relax [sitting-room]) window(An opening in a wall or roof to let in light or air [ˈwɪndoʊ]) will(Auxiliary verb indicating future tense [wɪl]) open(To become or be made not closed [ˈoʊpən]). You(The person being addressed [ju]) are(Linking verb [ər]) to(Indicating obligation or intention [tɪ]) station(To assign to a post or place [ˈsteɪʃən]) yourself(Referring to the person being addressed [ˈjɔrsɛlf]) close(Near in space or time [kloʊz]) to(Indicating proximity [tɪ]) that(Referring to something specified [ðət]) open(Not closed or sealed [ˈoʊpən]) window(An opening in a wall or roof to let in light or air [ˈwɪndoʊ]).”
“Yes(Affirmative response [jɛs]).”
“You(The person being addressed [ju]) are(Linking verb [ər]) to(Indicating obligation or intention [tɪ]) watch(To look at attentively [wɔʧ]) me(The speaker [mi]), for(Because [fər]) I(The speaker [aɪ]) will(Auxiliary verb indicating future tense [wɪl]) be(To exist [bi]) visible(Able to be seen [ˈvɪzəbəl]) to(Indicating the recipient of the visibility [tɪ]) you(The person being addressed [ju]).”
“Yes(Affirmative response or agreement. [jɛs]).”
“And(Used to connect clauses or sentences. [ənd]) when(At the time or occasion that. [wɪn]) I(The speaker or writer referring to themselves. [aɪ]) raise(To lift or move to a higher position. [reɪz]) my(Belonging to or associated with the speaker. [maɪ]) hand(The part of the body at the end of the arm, used for holding and grasping. [hænd])—so(In this way; to this extent. [soʊ])—you(Referring to the person being addressed. [-ju]) will(Expressing the future tense. [wɪl]) throw(To propel something through the air with force. [θroʊ]) into(Expressing movement or direction toward the inside of something. [ˈɪntu]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific room. [ðə]) room(A space enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling. [rum]) what(Referring to the thing that. [wət]) I(The speaker. [aɪ]) give(To present something voluntarily. [gɪv]) you(The person being addressed. [ju]) to(Expressing purpose or direction. [tɪ]) throw(To propel something through the air. [θroʊ]), and(Connecting two clauses. [ənd]) will(Expressing future action. [wɪl]), at the same time(Simultaneously. [æt ðə seɪm taɪm]), raise(To lift or increase. [reɪz]) the(Definite article, referring to a specific cry. [ðə]) cry(A loud utterance, often expressing emotion. [kraɪ]) of(Expressing the relationship between the cry and its subject. [əv]) fire(A burning sensation or destructive burning. [faɪər]). You(The person being addressed. [ju]) quite(Completely or entirely. [kwaɪt]) follow(To understand. [ˈfɑloʊ]) me(The speaker, asking if they are understood. [mi])?”
“Entirely(Completely; fully. Indicates full understanding. [ɪnˈtaɪərli]).”
“It(Refers to something previously mentioned. [ɪt]) is(Present tense of the verb 'to be'. [ɪz]) nothing(Not anything; no single thing. [ˈnəθɪŋ]) very(To a great degree; extremely. [ˈvɛri]) formidable(Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable. [ˌfɔrˈmɪdəbəl]),” he(The person speaking. [hi]) said(Past tense of the verb 'to say'. [sɛd]), taking(To get hold of something. [ˈteɪkɪŋ]) a(Indefinite article. [ə]) long(Measuring a great distance from end to end. [lɔŋ]) cigar-shaped(Having the shape of a cigar. [cigar-shaped]) roll(An object that has been rolled into a cylindrical or rounded shape. [roʊl]) from(Indicating the place where something starts. [frəm]) his(Belonging to him. [hɪz]) pocket(A small bag sewn into or attached to a garment. [ˈpɑkət]). “It(Referring to the roll. [ɪt]) is(Present tense of 'to be'. [ɪz]) an(Indefinite article. [ən]) ordinary(Normal; common. [ˈɔrdəˌnɛri]) plumber’s(Belonging to a plumber. [plumbers]) smoke-rocket(A device that emits smoke and propels itself like a rocket. [smoke-rocket]), fitted(Equipped. [ˈfɪtɪd]) with(Accompanied by. [wɪθ]) a(Indefinite article. [ə]) cap(A covering for the end of something. [kæp]) at(Expressing location. [æt]) either(One or the other of two. [ˈiðər]) end(The terminal point of something. [ɛnd]) to(Expressing purpose. [tɪ]) make(To cause to be or become. [meɪk]) it(Referring to the smoke-rocket. [ɪt]) self-lighting(Able to light itself. [self-lighting]). Your(Belonging to the person being addressed. [jʊr]) task(A piece of work to be done. [tæsk]) is(Present tense of 'to be'. [ɪz]) confined(Restricted. [kənˈfaɪnd]) to(Expressing limitation. [tɪ]) that(Referring to the task of using the smoke-rocket. [ðət]). When(At the time that. [wɪn]) you(The person being addressed. [ju]) raise(To lift or increase. [reɪz]) your(Belonging to you. [jʊr]) cry(A loud utterance. [kraɪ]) of(Expressing the relationship between the cry and its subject. [əv]) fire(A burning sensation or destructive burning. [faɪər]), it(Referring to the cry of fire. [ɪt]) will(Expressing future action. [wɪl]) be taken up(To be adopted or repeated. [bi ˈteɪkən əp]) by(Indicating the agent. [baɪ]) quite(To a considerable extent. [kwaɪt]) a(Indefinite article. [ə]) number(An amount or quantity. [ˈnəmbər]) of(Expressing quantity. [əv]) people(Human beings in general. [ˈpipəl]). You(The person being addressed. [ju]) may(Expressing possibility. [meɪ]) then(At that time; or soon afterward. [ðɛn]) walk(To move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn. [wɔk]) to(Expressing direction. [tɪ]) the(Definite article. [ðə]) end(The terminal point. [ɛnd]) of(Expressing the relationship between the end and the street. [əv]) the(Definite article. [ðə]) street(A public road in a city or town. [strit]), and(Connecting two clauses. [ənd]) I(The speaker. [aɪ]) will(Expressing future action. [wɪl]) rejoin(To meet again. [riˈʤɔɪn]) you(The person being addressed. [ju]) in(Expressing time. [ɪn]) ten(The number 10. [tɛn]) minutes(A unit of time equal to 60 seconds. [ˈmɪnəts]). I(The speaker. [aɪ]) hope(A feeling of expectation and desire. [hoʊp]) that(Introducing a subordinate clause. [ðət]) I(The speaker. [aɪ]) have(Auxiliary verb. [hæv]) made(Past participle of 'make'. [meɪd]) myself(The speaker referring to themselves. [ˌmaɪˈsɛlf]) clear(Easy to understand. [klɪr])?”
“I(First-person singular pronoun [aɪ]) am(Present tense of the verb 'to be' [æm]) to remain(To stay in a particular state or condition [tɪ rɪˈmeɪn]) neutral(Not supporting or favoring either side in a conflict or dispute [ˈnutrəl]), (Punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)to get near(To approach or come close to [tɪ gɪt nɪr]) the window(An opening in a wall or roof to let in light or air [ðə ˈwɪndoʊ]), (Punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)to watch(To observe attentively over a period of time [tɪ wɔʧ]) you(Second-person singular pronoun [ju]), (Punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)and(Conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) at the signal(Upon receiving a prearranged cue or indication [æt ðə ˈsɪgnəl]) to throw in(To toss or hurl something into a specific location [tɪ θroʊ ɪn]) this object(A particular item or thing being referred to [ðɪs ˈɑbʤɛkt]), (Punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)then(At that time; subsequently [ðɛn]) to raise(To lift or elevate [tɪ reɪz]) the cry of fire(To shout or yell about a fire [ðə kraɪ əv faɪər]), (Punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)and(Conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) to wait(To remain in a place until a particular time or event [tɪ weɪt]) you(Second-person singular pronoun [ju]) at the corner(The point where two streets or lines meet [æt ðə ˈkɔrnər]) of the street(Referring to a specific street [əv ðə strit]).”
“Precisely(Exactly; used to express agreement or affirmation [prɪˈsaɪsli]).”
“Then(Subsequently; therefore [ðɛn]) you(Second-person singular pronoun [ju]) may(Expressing possibility or permission [meɪ]) entirely(Completely; fully [ɪnˈtaɪərli]) rely on(To depend on with full trust and confidence [rɪˈlaɪ ɔn]) me(First-person singular pronoun, object of the verb [mi)]).”
“That(Referring to something previously mentioned [ðət]) is(Present tense of the verb 'to be' [ɪz]) excellent(Extremely good; outstanding [ˈɛksələnt]). (End of the sentence)I(First-person singular pronoun [aɪ]) think(To have a particular belief or idea [θɪŋk]), (Punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)perhaps(Possibly; maybe [pərˈhæps]), (Punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)it is almost time(It is nearly the moment [ɪt ɪz ˈɔlˌmoʊst taɪm]) that(Used to introduce a subordinate clause [ðət]) I(First-person singular pronoun [aɪ]) prepare(To get ready for something [priˈpɛr]) for(Indicating the purpose or reason for something [fər]) the new role(A fresh or different part to play [ðə nu roʊl]) I(First-person singular pronoun [aɪ]) have to play(Something that needs to be done [hæv tɪ pleɪ)]).”
He(Third-person singular pronoun, referring to a male [hi]) disappeared(Ceased to be visible [ˌdɪsəˈpɪrd]) into(Expressing movement or direction toward the inside of a place [ˈɪntu]) his bedroom(A room used for sleeping [hɪz ˈbɛˌdrum]) and(Conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) returned(Came back to a place [rɪˈtərnd]) in(Expressing a period of time during which something happens [ɪn]) a few minutes(A short period of time [ə fju ˈmɪnəts]) in the character(Portraying the role or persona [ɪn ðə ˈkɛrɪktər]) of(Indicating belonging or association [əv]) an amiable(Friendly and pleasant [ən ˈeɪmiəbəl]) and(Conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) simple-minded(Naive or unsophisticated [simple-minded]) Nonconformist(A person who does not conform to established beliefs or practices [ˌnɑnkənˈfɔrmɪst]) clergyman(A male member of the clergy [ˈklərʤiˌmæn]). (End of the sentence)His(Possessive pronoun, belonging to him [hɪz]) broad(Wide in extent [brɔd]) black hat(A hat that is black in color [blæk hæt]), (Punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)his(Possessive pronoun, belonging to him [hɪz]) baggy trousers(Loose-fitting pants [ˈbægi ˈtraʊzərz]), (Punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)his(Possessive pronoun, belonging to him [hɪz]) white tie(A white necktie, typically worn with formal attire [waɪt taɪ]), (Punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)his(Possessive pronoun, belonging to him [hɪz]) sympathetic smile(A smile that expresses understanding and compassion [ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk smaɪl]), (Punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)and(Conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) general look(Overall appearance [ˈʤɛnərəl lʊk]) of(Indicating belonging or association [əv]) peering(Looking intently or with difficulty [ˈpirɪŋ]) and(Conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) benevolent(Well-meaning and kindly [bəˈnɛvələnt]) curiosity(A strong desire to know or learn something [ˌkjʊriˈɑsəti]) were(Past tense of the verb 'to be', plural form [wər]) such as(Of a kind similar to [səʧ ɛz]) Mr. John Hare(A proper noun, referring to a specific person [ˈmɪstər ʤɑn hɛr]) alone(Without anyone or anything else [əˈloʊn]) could have equalled(Would have been able to match or surpass [kʊd hæv equalled]). (End of the sentence)It(Third-person singular pronoun, referring to something previously mentioned [ɪt]) was(Past tense of the verb 'to be', singular form [wɑz]) not merely(Not only; not just [nɑt ˈmɪrli]) that(Used to introduce a subordinate clause [ðət]) Holmes(A proper noun, referring to a specific person [hoʊmz]) changed(Made or became different [ʧeɪnʤd]) his costume(The clothes worn by an actor or performer [hɪz ˈkɑstum]). (End of the sentence)His(Possessive pronoun, belonging to him [hɪz]) expression(A look on someone's face that conveys a particular emotion [ɪkˈsprɛʃən]), (Punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)his(Possessive pronoun, belonging to him [hɪz]) manner(A way of acting or behaving [ˈmænər]), (Punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)his(Possessive pronoun, belonging to him [hɪz]) very soul(The innermost essence of a person [ˈvɛri soʊl]) seemed(Appeared to be [simd]) to vary(To change or differ [tɪ ˈvɛri]) with(Accompanied by [wɪθ]) every fresh part(Each new role or character [ˈɛvəri frɛʃ pɑrt]) that(Used to introduce a relative clause [ðət]) he(Third-person singular pronoun, referring to a male [hi]) assumed(Took on or adopted [əˈsumd]). (End of the sentence)The stage(The theater or performing arts [ðə steɪʤ]) lost(Ceased to have [lɔst]) a fine actor(A skilled and talented performer [ə faɪn ˈæktər]), (Punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)even as(In the same way that [ˈivɪn ɛz]) science(The systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world [saɪəns]) lost(Ceased to have [lɔst]) an acute reasoner(Someone with a sharp and insightful mind [ən əˈkjut ˈrizənər]), (Punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence)when(At the time that [wɪn]) he(Third-person singular pronoun, referring to a male [hi]) became(Started to be [bɪˈkeɪm]) a specialist(An expert in a particular field [ə ˈspɛʃəlɪst]) in crime(Relating to illegal activities [ɪn kraɪm]).