used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CRAFT The surprise of the lads at this declaration of their visitor was profound.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Supporting himself against the rail, he gave vent to peals of merriment at the expense of the five young lads.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They stared at the stranger who bore such a striking resemblance to Mackinder and who had just declared that he was not that person.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Speechless at the apparent untruth, they could only stare.
from appearances alone
From this reading Seeing their looks of astonishment at his declaration, the man laughed loudly, apparently enjoying hugely the joke that the boys could not see.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Seeing their looks of astonishment at his declaration, the man laughed loudly, apparently enjoying hugely the joke that the boys could not see.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CRAFT The surprise of the lads at this declaration of their visitor was profound.
cause to be bored
From this reading They stared at the stranger who bore such a striking resemblance to Mackinder and who had just declared that he was not that person.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Seeing their looks of astonishment at his declaration, the man laughed loudly, apparently enjoying hugely the joke that the boys could not see.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Speechless at the apparent untruth, they could only stare.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CRAFT The surprise of the lads at this declaration of their visitor was profound.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CRAFT The surprise of the lads at this declaration of their visitor was profound.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading They stared at the stranger who bore such a striking resemblance to Mackinder and who had just declared that he was not that person.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Seeing their looks of astonishment at his declaration, the man laughed loudly, apparently enjoying hugely the joke that the boys could not see.
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading Supporting himself against the rail, he gave vent to peals of merriment at the expense of the five young lads.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Supporting himself against the rail, he gave vent to peals of merriment at the expense of the five young lads.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Supporting himself against the rail, he gave vent to peals of merriment at the expense of the five young lads.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They stared at the stranger who bore such a striking resemblance to Mackinder and who had just declared that he was not that person.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They stared at the stranger who bore such a striking resemblance to Mackinder and who had just declared that he was not that person.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Supporting himself against the rail, he gave vent to peals of merriment at the expense of the five young lads.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Seeing their looks of astonishment at his declaration, the man laughed loudly, apparently enjoying hugely the joke that the boys could not see.
hugelyadverbUS /ˈhjuːdʒli/
extremely
From this reading Seeing their looks of astonishment at his declaration, the man laughed loudly, apparently enjoying hugely the joke that the boys could not see.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Seeing their looks of astonishment at his declaration, the man laughed loudly, apparently enjoying hugely the joke that the boys could not see.
and nothing more
From this reading They stared at the stranger who bore such a striking resemblance to Mackinder and who had just declared that he was not that person.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CRAFT The surprise of the lads at this declaration of their visitor was profound.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Seeing their looks of astonishment at his declaration, the man laughed loudly, apparently enjoying hugely the joke that the boys could not see.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Seeing their looks of astonishment at his declaration, the man laughed loudly, apparently enjoying hugely the joke that the boys could not see.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading Seeing their looks of astonishment at his declaration, the man laughed loudly, apparently enjoying hugely the joke that the boys could not see.
Mackinder
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From this reading They stared at the stranger who bore such a striking resemblance to Mackinder and who had just declared that he was not that person.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Seeing their looks of astonishment at his declaration, the man laughed loudly, apparently enjoying hugely the joke that the boys could not see.
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading Supporting himself against the rail, he gave vent to peals of merriment at the expense of the five young lads.
of an obscure nature
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CRAFT The surprise of the lads at this declaration of their visitor was profound.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They stared at the stranger who bore such a striking resemblance to Mackinder and who had just declared that he was not that person.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CRAFT The surprise of the lads at this declaration of their visitor was profound.
and nothing more
From this reading Speechless at the apparent untruth, they could only stare.
peals
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From this reading Supporting himself against the rail, he gave vent to peals of merriment at the expense of the five young lads.
a human being
From this reading They stared at the stranger who bore such a striking resemblance to Mackinder and who had just declared that he was not that person.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CRAFT The surprise of the lads at this declaration of their visitor was profound.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading Supporting himself against the rail, he gave vent to peals of merriment at the expense of the five young lads.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading They stared at the stranger who bore such a striking resemblance to Mackinder and who had just declared that he was not that person.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Seeing their looks of astonishment at his declaration, the man laughed loudly, apparently enjoying hugely the joke that the boys could not see.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing their looks of astonishment at his declaration, the man laughed loudly, apparently enjoying hugely the joke that the boys could not see.
SpeechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading Speechless at the apparent untruth, they could only stare.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Speechless at the apparent untruth, they could only stare.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading They stared at the stranger who bore such a striking resemblance to Mackinder and who had just declared that he was not that person.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading They stared at the stranger who bore such a striking resemblance to Mackinder and who had just declared that he was not that person.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading They stared at the stranger who bore such a striking resemblance to Mackinder and who had just declared that he was not that person.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They stared at the stranger who bore such a striking resemblance to Mackinder and who had just declared that he was not that person.
SupportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading Supporting himself against the rail, he gave vent to peals of merriment at the expense of the five young lads.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CRAFT The surprise of the lads at this declaration of their visitor was profound.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They stared at the stranger who bore such a striking resemblance to Mackinder and who had just declared that he was not that person.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CRAFT The surprise of the lads at this declaration of their visitor was profound.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CRAFT The surprise of the lads at this declaration of their visitor was profound.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They stared at the stranger who bore such a striking resemblance to Mackinder and who had just declared that he was not that person.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CRAFT The surprise of the lads at this declaration of their visitor was profound.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They stared at the stranger who bore such a striking resemblance to Mackinder and who had just declared that he was not that person.
untruthnounUS /ənˈtruːθ/
a false statement
From this reading Speechless at the apparent untruth, they could only stare.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading Supporting himself against the rail, he gave vent to peals of merriment at the expense of the five young lads.
someone who visits
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CRAFT The surprise of the lads at this declaration of their visitor was profound.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CRAFT The surprise of the lads at this declaration of their visitor was profound.
which person or people
From this reading They stared at the stranger who bore such a striking resemblance to Mackinder and who had just declared that he was not that person.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Supporting himself against the rail, he gave vent to peals of merriment at the expense of the five young lads.
