A Scandal in Bohemia by Arthur Conan Doyle- page 18

“You did it very nicely, Doctor,” he remarked. “Nothing could have been better.

• You did it very nicely, Doctor: An expression of approval for the Doctor's actions, indicating they were performed well [ju dɪd ɪt ˈvɛri ˈnaɪsli ˈdɔktər]
• he remarked: He made a comment or observation [hi rɪˈmɑrkt]
• Nothing could have been better: An expression indicating the highest level of satisfaction; it could not have been improved [ˈnəθɪŋ kʊd hæv bɪn ˈbɛtər]

“You have the photograph?”

• You have the photograph: A question asking if the other person possesses the photograph [ju hæv ðə ˈfoʊtəˌgræf]

“I know where it is.”

• I know where it is: A statement indicating that the speaker is aware of the photograph's location [aɪ noʊ wɛr ɪt ɪz]

“And how did you find out?”

• And how did you find out: A question asking about the method or process used to discover something [ənd haʊ dɪd ju faɪnd aʊt]

“She showed me, as I told you she would.”

• She showed me, as I told you she would: A statement indicating that a female person revealed something to the speaker, as previously predicted [ʃi ʃoʊd mi ɛz aɪ toʊld ju ʃi wʊd]

“I am still in the dark.”

• I am still in the dark: An idiom meaning the speaker is still unaware or uninformed about something [aɪ æm stɪl ɪn ðə dɑrk]

“I do not wish to make a mystery,” said he, laughing. “The matter was perfectly simple.

• I do not wish to make a mystery: A statement indicating the speaker's intention to avoid creating unnecessary confusion or secrecy [aɪ du nɑt wɪʃ tɪ meɪk ə ˈmɪstəri]
• said he, laughing: He said while laughing [sɛd hi ˈlæfɪŋ]
• The matter was perfectly simple: The issue was very straightforward [ðə ˈmætər wɑz ˈpərfəktli ˈsɪmpəl]

You, of course, saw that everyone in the street was an accomplice.

• You, of course, saw that everyone in the street was an accomplice: The listener understood that everyone was helping [ju əv kɔrs sɔ ðət ˈɛvriˌwən ɪn ðə strit wɑz ən əˈkɑmpləs]

“I guessed as much.”

• I guessed as much: A statement indicating that the speaker suspected or assumed something to be true [aɪ gɛst ɛz məʧ]

“Then, when the row broke out, I had a little moist red paint in the palm of my hand.

• Then, when the row broke out: When a noisy argument or disturbance began [ðɛn wɪn ðə roʊ broʊk aʊt]
• I had a little moist red paint in the palm of my hand: The speaker was holding a small amount of wet red paint in their hand [aɪ hæd ə ˈlɪtəl mɔɪst rɛd peɪnt ɪn ðə pɑm əv maɪ hænd]

I rushed forward, fell down, clapped my hand to my face, and became a piteous spectacle.

• I rushed forward: The speaker moved quickly ahead [aɪ rəʃt ˈfɔrwərd]
• fell down: The speaker intentionally dropped to the ground [fɛl daʊn]
• clapped my hand to my face: The speaker pressed their hand against their face [klæpt maɪ hænd tɪ maɪ feɪs]
• and became a piteous spectacle: The speaker appeared to be in a state that evoked pity or compassion [ənd bɪˈkeɪm ə piteous ˈspɛktəkəl]

“That also I could fathom.”

• That: refers to something previously mentioned or understood [ðət]
• also: in addition; as well [ˈɔlsoʊ]
• I: the speaker or writer [aɪ]
• could: past tense of 'can', indicating ability or possibility in the past [kʊd]
• fathom: understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much thought [ˈfæðəm]

“Then they carried me in.

• Then: at that time; after that [ðɛn]
• they: refers to a group of people, likely those who carried the speaker [ðeɪ]
• carried: past tense of 'carry', meaning to support and move (someone or something) from one place to another [ˈkɛrid]
• me: the speaker; used as the object of the verb [mi]
• in: into a place or location [ɪn]

She was bound to have me in.

• She: refers to a specific woman [ʃi]
• was bound: certain or determined [wɑz baʊnd]
• to have: to cause to be in a specified condition [tɪ hæv]
• me: the speaker; used as the object of the verb [mi]
• in: to enter a place [ɪn]

What else could she do?

• What else: what other thing [wət ɛls]
• could: past tense of 'can', indicating possibility [kʊd]
• she: refers to the woman mentioned earlier [ʃi]
• do: perform an action [du]

And into her sitting-room, which was the very room which I suspected.

• And: used to connect words or clauses [ənd]
• into: expressing movement or action resulting in something coming within or inside [ˈɪntu]
• her: belonging to the woman [hər]
• sitting-room: a room in a house used for sitting and relaxing [sitting-room]
• which: referring to the sitting-room [wɪʧ]
• was: past tense of 'be' [wɑz]
• the very room: the specific room [ðə ˈvɛri rum]
• which: referring to the sitting-room [wɪʧ]
• I: the speaker [aɪ]
• suspected: have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof [səˈspɛktɪd]

It lay between that and her bedroom, and I was determined to see which.

• It: refers to the sitting-room [ɪt]
• lay: past tense of 'lie', meaning to be in or assume a horizontal or resting position [leɪ]
• between: in the space separating (two things [bɪtˈwin]
• that: referring to something previously mentioned [ðət]
• and: used to connect words or clauses [ənd]
• her: belonging to the woman [hər]
• bedroom: a room used for sleeping [ˈbɛˌdrum]
• and: used to connect words or clauses [ənd]
• I: the speaker [aɪ]
• was determined: firmly decided [wɑz dɪˈtərmənd]
• to see: to observe or find out [tɪ si]
• which: which room, either the sitting-room or bedroom [wɪʧ]

“How did that help you?”

• How: in what way or manner [haʊ]
• did: auxiliary verb used to form the past tense [dɪd]
• that: referring to a previous action or statement [ðət]
• help: to give assistance or support to someone or something [hɛlp]
• you: the person being addressed [ju]

“It was all-important.

• It: refers to something previously mentioned [ɪt]
• was: past tense of 'be' [wɑz]
• all-important: of the highest importance; crucial [all-important]

When a woman thinks that her house is on fire, her instinct is at once to rush to the thing which she values most.

• When: at or during the time that [wɪn]
• a woman: an adult female human being [ə ˈwʊmən]
• thinks: have a particular belief or idea [θɪŋks]
• that: introducing a subordinate clause [ðət]
• her: belonging to the woman [hər]
• house: a building for human habitation [haʊs]
• is: present tense of 'be' [ɪz]
• on fire: burning; in a state of combustion [ɔn faɪər]
• her: belonging to the woman [hər]
• instinct: an innate, typically fixed pattern of behavior in animals in response to certain stimuli [ˈɪnstɪŋkt]
• is: present tense of 'be' [ɪz]
• at once: immediately; without delay [æt wəns]
• to rush: to move with urgent haste [tɪ rəʃ]
• to: expressing motion in the direction of (a particular location [tɪ]
• the thing: an object or entity [ðə θɪŋ]
• which: referring to the thing [wɪʧ]
• she: the woman [ʃi]
• values: consider (something) to be important or beneficial; have a high opinion of [ˈvæljuz]
• most: to the greatest extent or degree [moʊst]

It is a perfectly overpowering impulse, and I have more than once taken advantage of it.

• It: refers to the instinct [ɪt]
• is: present tense of 'be' [ɪz]
• a perfectly: completely; absolutely [ə ˈpərfəktli]
• overpowering: too strong to be resisted; overwhelming [ˈoʊvərˈpaʊrɪŋ]
• impulse: a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act [ˌɪmˈpəls]
• and: used to connect words or clauses [ənd]
• I: the speaker [aɪ]
• have: possess [hæv]
• more than once: on several occasions [mɔr ðən wəns]
• taken advantage: make good use of the opportunities offered by (something [ˈteɪkən ædˈvæntɪʤ]
• of it: referring to the impulse [əv ɪt]

In the case of the Darlington Substitution Scandal it was of use to me, and also in the Arnsworth Castle business.

• In: expressing the situation of something surrounded or enclosed [ɪn]
• the case: an instance of something occurring; a situation [ðə keɪs]
• of: expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]
• the Darlington: referring to a place name [ðə ˈdɑrlɪŋtən]
• Substitution: the action of replacing someone or something with another person or thing [ˌsəbstɪˈtuʃən]
• Scandal: an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage [ˈskændəl]
• it: refers to the case [ɪt]
• was: past tense of 'be' [wɑz]
• of use: helpful or beneficial [əv juz]
• to me: to the speaker [tɪ mi]
• and: used to connect words or clauses [ənd]
• also: in addition; as well [ˈɔlsoʊ]
• in: expressing the situation of something surrounded or enclosed [ɪn]
• the Arnsworth: referring to a place name [ðə arnsworth]
• Castle: a large fortified building or set of buildings [ˈkæsəl]
• business: a person's concern or responsibility [ˈbɪznɪs]

A married woman grabs at her baby; an unmarried one reaches for her jewel-box.

• A married woman: a woman who is legally married [ə ˈmɛrid ˈwʊmən]
• grabs: seize (someone or something) quickly and firmly [græbz]
• at: expressing direction or position [æt]
• her: belonging to the married woman [hər]
• baby: a very young child [ˈbeɪbi]
• an unmarried one: a woman who is not married [ən ənˈmɛrid wən]
• reaches: stretch out an arm in a specified direction in order to touch or grasp something [ˈriʧɪz]
• for: in order to get or achieve (something [fər]
• her: belonging to the unmarried woman [hər]
• jewel-box: a box for keeping jewels in [jewel-box]

Now it was clear to me that our lady of to-day had nothing in the house more precious to her than what we are in quest of.

• Now: at the present time; now that the situation is such [naʊ]
• it: refers to the situation [ɪt]
• was clear: easy to see, hear, or understand [wɑz klɪr]
• to me: to the speaker [tɪ mi]
• that: introducing a subordinate clause [ðət]
• our lady: the woman being discussed [ɑr ˈleɪdi]
• of to-day: of the present day [əv to-day]
• had: past tense of 'have' [hæd]
• nothing: not anything; no single thing [ˈnəθɪŋ]
• in the house: inside the building [ɪn ðə haʊs]
• more precious: of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly [mɔr ˈprɛʃəs]
• to her: to the woman [tɪ hər]
• than: used to introduce the second element in a comparison [ðən]
• what: the thing or things that [wət]
• we: the speaker and one or more other people [wi]
• are: present tense of 'be' [ər]
• in quest of: searching or seeking for something [ɪn kwɛst əv]

She would rush to secure it.

• She: the woman [ʃi]
• would rush: move with urgent haste [wʊd rəʃ]
• to secure: protect (something) from being stolen or damaged [tɪ sɪˈkjʊr]
• it: referring to the precious thing [ɪt]

The alarm of fire was admirably done.

• The alarm: an anxiety caused by the realization of danger [ðə əˈlɑrm]
• of fire: a state, process, or instance of combustion in which fuel or other material is ignited and combined with oxygen, giving off heat, light, and flame [əv faɪər]
• was: past tense of 'be' [wɑz]
• admirably: in a way that inspires admiration; excellently [ˈædmərəbli]
• done: past participle of 'do', meaning performed or executed [dən]

The smoke and shouting were enough to shake nerves of steel.

• The smoke: a visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance [ðə smoʊk]
• and: used to connect words or clauses [ənd]
• shouting: the action of speaking or calling out loudly [ˈʃaʊtɪŋ]
• were enough: sufficient to achieve a purpose or to fulfill a need [wər ɪˈnəf]
• to shake: move or dislodge (someone or something) with a series of quick, forceful movements [tɪ ʃeɪk]
• nerves of steel: exceptional courage or firmness; indomitable spirit [nərvz əv stil]

She responded beautifully.

• She: the woman [ʃi]
• responded: say something in reply [rɪˈspɑndɪd]
• beautifully: in a very pleasing or attractive manner [ˈbjutəfli]

The photograph is in a recess behind a sliding panel just above the right bell-pull.

• The photograph: a picture taken using a camera [ðə ˈfoʊtəˌgræf]
• is: present tense of 'be' [ɪz]
• in: expressing the situation of something surrounded or enclosed [ɪn]
• a recess: a space set back in a wall or other structure [ə ˈrisɛs]
• behind: at the back of [bɪˈhaɪnd]
• a sliding panel: a panel that can be moved horizontally in a groove [ə sˈlaɪdɪŋ ˈpænəl]
• just above: directly over [ʤɪst əˈbəv]
• the right: morally good, justified, or acceptable [ðə raɪt]
• bell-pull: a handle or cord by which a bell is rung [bell-pull]

She was there in an instant, and I caught a glimpse of it as she half drew it out.

• She: the woman [ʃi]
• was: past tense of 'be' [wɑz]
• there: in or at that place or position [ðɛr]
• in an instant: immediately [ɪn ən ˈɪnstənt]
• and: used to connect words or clauses [ənd]
• I: the speaker [aɪ]
• caught: past tense of 'catch', meaning to intercept and hold (something which has been thrown, propelled, or dropped [kɔt]
• a glimpse: a momentary or partial view [ə glɪmps]
• of it: referring to the photograph [əv ɪt]
• as: during the time that [ɛz]
• she: the woman [ʃi]
• half: one of two equal or virtually equal parts into which something is or may be divided [hæf]
• drew: past tense of 'draw', meaning to pull (something) out of or along something else [dru]
• it: referring to the photograph [ɪt]
• out: away from the inside or center [aʊt]

When I cried out that it was a false alarm, she replaced it, glanced at the rocket, rushed from the room, and I have not seen her since.

• When: at or during the time that [wɪn]
• I: the speaker [aɪ]
• cried out: shout something loudly [kraɪd aʊt]
• that: introducing a subordinate clause [ðət]
• it: refers to the alarm [ɪt]
• was: past tense of 'be' [wɑz]
• a false alarm: an alarm given when there is no danger [ə fɔls əˈlɑrm]
• she: the woman [ʃi]
• replaced: put (something) back in a previous place or position [ˌriˈpleɪst]
• it: referring to the photograph [ɪt]
• glanced: take a brief or hurried look [glænst]
• at: expressing direction or position [æt]
• the rocket: a firework that sends a tube of burning material into the air [ðə ˈrɑkət]
• rushed: move with urgent haste [rəʃt]
• from: indicating a starting point [frəm]
• the room: a space within a building, typically enclosed by walls, a floor, and a ceiling [ðə rum]
• and: used to connect words or clauses [ənd]
• I: the speaker [aɪ]
• have not: have not [hæv nɑt]
• seen: past participle of 'see', meaning perceive with the eyes; discern visually [sin]
• her: the woman [hər]
• since: in the intervening period between (the time mentioned) and the time under consideration [sɪns]

I rose, and, making my excuses, escaped from the house.

• I: the speaker [aɪ]
• rose: past tense of 'rise', meaning to get up from a sitting or lying position [roʊz]
• and: used to connect words or clauses [ənd]
• making: form (something) by putting parts together or combining substances; create [ˈmeɪkɪŋ]
• my: belonging to the speaker [maɪ]
• excuses: a reason or explanation given to justify an action or omission [ɪkˈskjuzɪz]
• escaped: get away from a place or situation of confinement or danger [ɪˈskeɪpt]
• from: indicating a starting point [frəm]
• the house: a building for human habitation [ðə haʊs]

I hesitated whether to attempt to secure the photograph at once; but the coachman had come in, and as he was watching me narrowly, it seemed safer to wait.

• I: the speaker [aɪ]
• hesitated: pause before saying or doing something, especially through uncertainty or reluctance [ˈhɛzɪˌteɪtɪd]
• whether: expressing a doubt or choice between alternatives [ˈwɛðər]
• to attempt: try to do (something difficult [tɪ əˈtɛmpt]
• to secure: protect (something) from being stolen or damaged [tɪ sɪˈkjʊr]
• the photograph: a picture taken using a camera [ðə ˈfoʊtəˌgræf]
• at once: immediately; without delay [æt wəns]
• but: used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something already said [bət]
• the coachman: a man whose job it is to drive a coach [ðə ˈkoʊʧmən]
• had come in: had entered the place [hæd kəm ɪn]
• and: used to connect words or clauses [ənd]
• as: used to indicate that two things happen at the same time [ɛz]
• he: the coachman [hi]
• was watching: look at attentively and continuously over a period of time [wɑz ˈwɑʧɪŋ]
• me: the speaker; used as the object of the verb [mi]
• narrowly: in a restricted or limited way [ˈnɛroʊli]
• it seemed: it appeared to be [ɪt simd]
• safer: protected from or not exposed to danger or risk; not likely to be harmed or lost [ˈseɪfər]
• to wait: remain in a place or situation in which one is expected to act or depart [tɪ weɪt]