“But(Conjunction indicating contrast or opposition [bət]) it(Pronoun referring to a previously mentioned subject, likely the item or place being discussed [ɪt]) has(Auxiliary verb indicating present perfect tense [həz]) twice(Adverb meaning two times [twaɪs]) been burgled(Verb in the past participle form, indicating that the subject has been broken into and robbed. The quotation marks indicate that this is dialogue [bɪn burgled-)])).”
“Pshaw(An exclamation of contempt or impatience [pshaw])! They(Pronoun referring to the burglars [ðeɪ]) did(Auxiliary verb used for emphasis or to form a question/negative statement [dɪd]) not(Adverb indicating negation [nɑt]) know(Verb meaning to have knowledge or understanding of something [noʊ]) how(Adverb indicating the manner or way in which something is done [haʊ]) to look(Verb meaning to search or examine something. The quotation marks indicate that this is dialogue [tɪ lʊk)]).”
“But(Conjunction indicating contrast or opposition [bət]) how(Adverb indicating the manner or way in which something is done [haʊ]) will(Auxiliary verb indicating future tense [wɪl]) you(Pronoun referring to the person being addressed [ju]) look(Verb meaning to search or examine something. The quotation marks indicate that this is dialogue [lʊk)])?”
“I(Pronoun referring to the speaker [aɪ]) will(Auxiliary verb indicating future tense [wɪl]) not(Adverb indicating negation [nɑt]) look(Verb meaning to search or examine something. The quotation marks indicate that this is dialogue [lʊk)]).”
“What(Interrogative pronoun used to ask about something [wət]) then(Adverb indicating what happens next or as a result. The quotation marks indicate that this is dialogue [ðɛn)])?”
“I(Pronoun referring to the speaker [aɪ]) will(Auxiliary verb indicating future tense [wɪl]) get(Verb meaning to obtain or acquire something [gɪt]) her(Pronoun referring to a female person [hər]) to show(Verb meaning to allow someone to see something [tɪ ʃoʊ]) me(Pronoun referring to the speaker. The quotation marks indicate that this is dialogue [mi)]).”
“But(Conjunction indicating contrast or opposition [bət]) she(Pronoun referring to a female person [ʃi]) will(Auxiliary verb indicating future tense [wɪl]) refuse(Verb meaning to decline to accept something. The quotation marks indicate that this is dialogue [ˈrɛfˌjuz)]).”
“She(Pronoun referring to a female person [ʃi]) will(Auxiliary verb indicating future tense [wɪl]) not(Adverb indicating negation [nɑt]) be able(Phrase meaning to have the capacity or ability to do something [bi ˈeɪbəl]) to(Preposition indicating purpose or direction [tɪ]). But(Conjunction indicating contrast or opposition [bət]) I(Pronoun referring to the speaker [aɪ]) hear(Verb meaning to perceive sound with the ears [hir]) the rumble(Noun referring to a low, heavy, continuous sound [ðə ˈrəmbəl]) of wheels(Noun referring to circular objects that rotate to allow movement [əv wilz]). It(Pronoun referring to a previously mentioned subject, likely the carriage [ɪt]) is(Verb 'to be' in the present tense [ɪz]) her(Pronoun referring to a female person [hər]) carriage(Noun referring to a wheeled vehicle, typically horse-drawn [ˈkɛrəʤ]). Now(Adverb indicating the present time [naʊ]) carry out(Phrasal verb meaning to perform or execute something [ˈkɛri aʊt]) my(Possessive pronoun referring to the speaker [maɪ]) orders(Noun referring to instructions or commands [ˈɔrdərz]) to the letter(Idiom meaning to follow instructions exactly [tɪ ðə ˈlɛtər)]).”
As(Conjunction indicating time or manner [ɛz]) he(Pronoun referring to a male person [hi]) spoke(Verb meaning to say something [spoʊk]) the gleam(Noun referring to a bright or shining light [ðə glim]) of the sidelights(Noun referring to lights on the side of a vehicle [əv ðə sidelights]) of a carriage(Noun referring to a wheeled vehicle, typically horse-drawn [əv ə ˈkɛrəʤ]) came(Verb meaning to move or arrive [keɪm]) round(Preposition indicating movement in a circular direction [raʊnd]) the curve(Noun referring to a bend or arch [ðə kərv]) of the avenue(Noun referring to a wide road or street, often lined with trees [əv ðə ˈævəˌnu]). It(Pronoun referring to a previously mentioned subject, likely the carriage [ɪt]) was(Verb 'to be' in the past tense [wɑz]) a smart(Adjective meaning stylish or elegant [ə smɑrt]) little(Adjective meaning small in size [ˈlɪtəl]) landau(Noun referring to a type of four-wheeled carriage with a convertible top [ˈlænˌdaʊ]) which(Pronoun referring to a previously mentioned subject, likely the landau [wɪʧ]) rattled up(Verb meaning to move quickly and noisily [ˈrætəld əp]) to the door(Noun referring to an entrance to a building [tɪ ðə dɔr]) of Briony Lodge(Proper noun referring to a specific place [əv ˈbraɪəˌni lɑʤ]). As(Conjunction indicating time or manner [ɛz]) it(Pronoun referring to a previously mentioned subject, likely the landau [ɪt]) pulled up(Phrasal verb meaning to stop a vehicle [pʊld əp]), one(Numeral referring to the number 1 [wən]) of the loafing(Adjective describing someone who is idle or lazy [əv ðə loafing]) men(Noun referring to adult males [mɛn]) at the corner(Noun referring to the intersection of two streets [æt ðə ˈkɔrnər]) dashed forward(Verb meaning to move quickly and suddenly in a particular direction [dæʃt ˈfɔrwərd]) to open(Verb meaning to allow access to something [tɪ ˈoʊpən]) the door(Noun referring to an entrance to a building [ðə dɔr]) in the hope(Phrase expressing a desire or expectation [ɪn ðə hoʊp]) of earning(Verb meaning to gain something through effort [əv ˈərnɪŋ]) a copper(Noun referring to a coin of low value [ə ˈkɑpər]), but(Conjunction indicating contrast or opposition [bət]) was elbowed away(Verb meaning to push someone aside with one's elbow [wɑz ˈɛlˌboʊd əˈweɪ]) by another(Adjective meaning one more or an additional one [baɪ əˈnəðər]) loafer(Noun referring to someone who is idle or lazy [ˈloʊfər]), who(Pronoun referring to a previously mentioned subject, likely the loafer [hu]) had rushed up(Verb meaning to move quickly and suddenly in a particular direction [hæd rəʃt əp]) with the same intention(Noun referring to a purpose or aim [wɪθ ðə seɪm ˌɪnˈtɛnʧən]). A fierce(Adjective meaning intense or aggressive [ə fɪrs]) quarrel(Noun referring to an angry argument or disagreement [kˈwɔrəl]) broke out(Phrasal verb meaning to start suddenly [broʊk aʊt]), which(Pronoun referring to a previously mentioned subject, likely the quarrel [wɪʧ]) was increased(Verb meaning to become greater in size, amount, or degree [wɑz ˌɪnˈkrist]) by the two guardsmen(Noun referring to soldiers who guard a particular place or person [baɪ ðə tu ˈgɑrdzmɪn]), who(Pronoun referring to a previously mentioned subject, likely the guardsmen [hu]) took sides(Idiom meaning to support one person or group against another [tʊk saɪdz]) with one(Numeral referring to the number 1 [wɪθ wən]) of the loungers(Noun referring to people who are relaxing or idling [əv ðə loungers]), and(Conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) by the scissors-grinder(Noun referring to someone who sharpens scissors [baɪ ðə scissors-grinder]), who(Pronoun referring to a previously mentioned subject, likely the scissors-grinder [hu]) was equally(Adverb meaning to the same degree or extent [wɑz ˈikwəli]) hot(Adjective meaning passionate or enthusiastic [hɑt]) upon(Preposition indicating position or direction [əˈpɑn]) the other side(Noun referring to a group or team in opposition to another [ðə ˈəðər saɪd]). A blow(Noun referring to a forceful strike [ə bloʊ]) was struck(Verb meaning to hit someone or something forcefully [wɑz strək]), and(Conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) in an instant(Phrase meaning immediately [ɪn ən ˈɪnstənt]) the lady(Noun referring to a woman of high social status [ðə ˈleɪdi]), who(Pronoun referring to a previously mentioned subject, likely the lady [hu]) had stepped(Verb meaning to move by lifting and setting down one's foot [hæd stɛpt]) from her carriage(Noun referring to a wheeled vehicle, typically horse-drawn [frəm hər ˈkɛrəʤ]), was(Verb 'to be' in the past tense [wɑz]) the centre(Noun referring to the middle point or part [ðə ˈsɛntər]) of a little(Adjective meaning small in size [əv ə ˈlɪtəl]) knot(Noun referring to a tightly packed group of people [nɑt]) of flushed(Adjective describing someone with a red face, typically due to excitement or exertion [əv fləʃt]) and struggling(Adjective describing someone who is making strenuous efforts to overcome an obstacle [ənd ˈstrəgəlɪŋ]) men(Noun referring to adult males [mɛn]), who(Pronoun referring to a previously mentioned subject, likely the men [hu]) struck savagely(Verb meaning to hit someone or something in a fierce or violent manner [strək ˈsævɪʤli]) at each other(Phrase meaning to or toward one another [æt iʧ ˈəðər]) with their fists(Noun referring to a closed hand [wɪθ ðɛr fɪsts]) and sticks(Noun referring to a long, thin piece of wood [ənd stɪks]). Holmes(Proper noun referring to a specific person [hoʊmz]) dashed(Verb meaning to move quickly and suddenly in a particular direction [dæʃt]) into the crowd(Noun referring to a large group of people gathered together [ˈɪntu ðə kraʊd]) to protect(Verb meaning to keep someone or something safe from harm [tɪ prəˈtɛkt]) the lady(Noun referring to a woman of high social status [ðə ˈleɪdi]); but(Conjunction indicating contrast or opposition [bət]), just as(Phrase meaning at the exact moment that [ʤɪst ɛz]) he(Pronoun referring to a male person [hi]) reached(Verb meaning to arrive at a destination [riʧt]) her(Pronoun referring to a female person [hər]), he(Pronoun referring to a male person [hi]) gave(Verb meaning to provide or offer something [geɪv]) a cry(Noun referring to a loud, emotional expression of pain or distress [ə kraɪ]) and(Conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) dropped(Verb meaning to fall or let something fall [drɑpt]) to the ground(Noun referring to the surface of the earth [tɪ ðə graʊnd]), with the blood(Noun referring to the red fluid that circulates in the body [wɪθ ðə bləd]) running freely(Adverb meaning without obstruction or restraint [ˈrənɪŋ ˈfrili]) down his face(Noun referring to the front part of the head [daʊn hɪz feɪs]). At his fall(Noun referring to the act of falling [æt hɪz fɔl]) the guardsmen(Noun referring to soldiers who guard a particular place or person [ðə ˈgɑrdzmɪn]) took to their heels(Idiom meaning to run away quickly [tʊk tɪ ðɛr hilz]) in one direction(Noun referring to a course or path [ɪn wən dɪˈrɛkʃɪn]) and(Conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) the loungers(Noun referring to people who are relaxing or idling [ðə loungers]) in the other(Adjective meaning the remaining one of two [ɪn ðə ˈəðər]), while(Conjunction indicating time or contrast [waɪl]) a number(Noun referring to a quantity or amount [ə ˈnəmbər]) of better dressed(Adjective describing someone who is wearing more formal or expensive clothing [əv ˈbɛtər drɛst]) people(Noun referring to human beings in general or considered collectively [ˈpipəl]), who(Pronoun referring to a previously mentioned subject, likely the people [hu]) had watched(Verb meaning to observe something [hæd wɔʧt]) the scuffle(Noun referring to a short, confused fight or struggle [ðə ˈskəfəl]) without taking part(Phrase meaning not participating in something [wɪˈθaʊt ˈteɪkɪŋ pɑrt]) in it(Pronoun referring to a previously mentioned subject, likely the scuffle [ɪn ɪt]), crowded in(Verb meaning to move close together in a dense group [ˈkraʊdɪd ɪn]) to help(Verb meaning to assist someone [tɪ hɛlp]) the lady(Noun referring to a woman of high social status [ðə ˈleɪdi]) and(Conjunction used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) to attend(Verb meaning to take care of someone [tɪ əˈtɛnd]) to the injured man(Adjective describing someone who has been hurt or harmed [tɪ ðə ˈɪnʤərd mæn]). Irene Adler(Proper noun referring to a specific person [aɪˈrin ˈædlər]), as(Conjunction indicating comparison or manner [ɛz]) I(Pronoun referring to the speaker [aɪ]) will(Auxiliary verb indicating future tense [wɪl]) still(Adverb meaning continuing to do something [stɪl]) call(Verb meaning to give someone or something a name [kɔl]) her(Pronoun referring to a female person [hər]), had hurried up(Verb meaning to move quickly and suddenly in a particular direction [hæd ˈhərid əp]) the steps(Noun referring to a series of levels used for going from one place to another [ðə stɛps]); but(Conjunction indicating contrast or opposition [bət]) she(Pronoun referring to a female person [ʃi]) stood(Verb meaning to be in an upright position [stʊd]) at the top(Noun referring to the highest point or part of something [æt ðə tɔp]) with her superb(Adjective meaning excellent or outstanding [wɪθ hər sʊˈpərb]) figure(Noun referring to the shape or form of a person's body [ˈfɪgjər]) outlined(Verb meaning to draw or define the outer edge of something [ˈaʊˌtlaɪnd]) against(Preposition indicating opposition or contrast [əˈgɛnst]) the lights(Noun referring to a source of illumination [ðə laɪts]) of the hall(Noun referring to a large room or space in a building [əv ðə hɔl]), looking back(Verb meaning to turn one's head to see something behind oneself [ˈlʊkɪŋ bæk]) into the street(Noun referring to a public road in a city or town [ˈɪntu ðə strit]).
“Is(Used to form a question; in this case, inquiring about the condition of the gentleman [ɪz]) the poor gentleman('poor' here implies pity or sympathy for the gentleman; 'gentleman' refers to a man, likely of respectable social standing [ðə pur ˈʤɛnəlmən]) much hurt('much hurt' means severely injured; the question mark indicates an inquiry; the quotation marks indicate direct speech [məʧ hərt])?” she asked.
“He is dead('He' refers to the gentleman in question; 'is dead' means no longer living; the quotation marks indicate direct speech [hi ɪz dɛd]),” cried(past tense of 'cry', indicating a loud expression of emotion or information [kraɪd]) several voices.
“No, no(Expressing disagreement or contradiction [noʊ noʊ]), there’s(contraction of 'there is', indicating existence [ðɛrz]) life in him('life' means being alive; 'in him' refers to the gentleman; the exclamation mark indicates strong emotion or emphasis [laɪf ɪn ɪm])!” shouted(past tense of 'shout', indicating a loud vocalization [ˈʃaʊtɪd]) another(Indicates that someone else is speaking [əˈnəðər]). “But(introducing a contrasting statement [bət]) he’ll(contraction of 'he will', indicating a future action [hil]) be gone(meaning he will die [bi gɔn]) before(earlier than [ˌbiˈfɔr]) you(referring to the people present [ju]) can(to be able to [kən]) get him(take him [gɪt ɪm]) to hospital(a place where sick or injured people are treated. [tɪ ˈhɑˌspɪtəl)]).”
“He’s(contraction of 'he is', referring to the injured gentleman [hiz]) a brave fellow('brave' means courageous; 'fellow' refers to a man [ə breɪv ˈfɛloʊ]),” said(past tense of 'say', indicating who is speaking [sɛd]) a woman(identifies the speaker as a female [ə ˈwʊmən]). “They(referring to the attackers [ðeɪ]) would have had(meaning they would have stolen [wʊd hæv hæd]) the lady’s purse(a small bag for carrying money and personal items, belonging to the lady [ðə ˈleɪdiz pərs]) and(in addition to [ənd]) watch(a timepiece worn on the wrist or carried in a pocket [wɔʧ]) if(introducing a condition [ɪf]) it hadn’t been(contraction of 'it had not been', referring to the gentleman's intervention [ɪt ˈhædənt bɪn]) for him(meaning because of him [fər ɪm]). They(referring to the attackers [ðeɪ]) were(past tense of 'are' [wər]) a gang(a group of criminals [ə gæŋ]), and(in addition to [ənd]) a rough one('rough' means violent or dangerous [ə rəf wən]), too(also [tu]). Ah(an exclamation of surprise or realization [ɑ]), he’s(contraction of 'he is', referring to the injured gentleman [hiz]) breathing now('breathing' means inhaling and exhaling; 'now' indicates that he is currently breathing. [ˈbriðɪŋ naʊ)]).”