“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]). It is all right(An assurance that everything is satisfactory or acceptable [ɪt ɪz ɔl raɪt]).”
“You have the photograph(A question asking if the other person possesses the photograph [ju hæv ðə ˈfoʊtəˌgræf])?”
“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(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(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(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(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(The listener understood that everyone was helping [ju əv kɔrs sɔ ðət ˈɛvriˌwən ɪn ðə strit wɑz ən əˈkɑmpləs]). They were all engaged for the evening(They were hired for the evening [ðeɪ wər ɔl ɪnˈgeɪʤd fər ðə ˈivnɪŋ]).”
“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(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(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]). It is an old trick(It is a common deception [ɪt ɪz ən oʊld trɪk]).”
“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(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(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(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(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(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]). They(refers to the people who carried the speaker [ðeɪ]) laid(past tense of 'lay', meaning to put down gently or carefully [leɪd]) me(the speaker; used as the object of the verb [mi]) on(supported by [ɔn]) a couch(a long upholstered piece of furniture for sitting or reclining [ə kaʊʧ]), I(the speaker [aɪ]) motioned(directed or signaled with a gesture [ˈmoʊʃənd]) for air(indicating a need for fresh air [fər ɛr]), they(refers to the people who carried the speaker [ðeɪ]) were compelled(forced or obliged [wər kəmˈpɛld]) to open(to allow access to [tɪ ˈoʊpən]) the window(an opening in a wall or roof to admit light or air [ðə ˈwɪndoʊ]), and(used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) you(the person being addressed [ju]) had(past tense of 'have' [hæd]) your(belonging to the person being addressed [jʊr]) chance(an opportunity to do something [ʧæns]).”
“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(refers to something previously mentioned [ɪt]) was(past tense of 'be' [wɑz]) all-important(of the highest importance; crucial [all-important]). 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(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(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(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(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(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(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(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(the woman [ʃi]) responded(say something in reply [rɪˈspɑndɪd]) beautifully(in a very pleasing or attractive manner [ˈbjutəfli]). 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(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(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(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(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]). A little(a small amount of [ə ˈlɪtəl]) over-precipitance(excessive haste or recklessness [over-precipitance]) may(expressing possibility [meɪ]) ruin(the state or process of being destroyed or severely damaged [ruɪn]) all(the whole of [ɔl]).”