used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "They're not there for any good," returned Bob, a look of anger, and at the same time anxiety, on his face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "They're not there for any good," returned Bob, a look of anger, and at the same time anxiety, on his face.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading "They're not there for any good," returned Bob, a look of anger, and at the same time anxiety, on his face.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading "They're not there for any good," returned Bob, a look of anger, and at the same time anxiety, on his face.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "They're not there for any good," returned Bob, a look of anger, and at the same time anxiety, on his face.
ArabsnounUS /ˈærəbz/
plural of “arab” — a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading Scoundrels at Work "What do you suppose they want?" asked Joe, as the youths followed the movements of the Arabs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Scoundrels at Work "What do you suppose they want?" asked Joe, as the youths followed the movements of the Arabs.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Scoundrels at Work "What do you suppose they want?" asked Joe, as the youths followed the movements of the Arabs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Scoundrels at Work "What do you suppose they want?" asked Joe, as the youths followed the movements of the Arabs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Oh, of course it could be a coincidence that they picked the same hotel that we did, but it isn't likely."
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "They're not there for any good," returned Bob, a look of anger, and at the same time anxiety, on his face.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys watched the suspicious characters until they disappeared into the hotel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Oh, of course it could be a coincidence that they picked the same hotel that we did, but it isn't likely."
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The boys watched the suspicious characters until they disappeared into the hotel.
coincidencenounUS /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
From this reading Oh, of course it could be a coincidence that they picked the same hotel that we did, but it isn't likely."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Oh, of course it could be a coincidence that they picked the same hotel that we did, but it isn't likely."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Oh, of course it could be a coincidence that they picked the same hotel that we did, but it isn't likely."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Oh, of course it could be a coincidence that they picked the same hotel that we did, but it isn't likely."
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The boys watched the suspicious characters until they disappeared into the hotel.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Scoundrels at Work "What do you suppose they want?" asked Joe, as the youths followed the movements of the Arabs.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "They're not there for any good," returned Bob, a look of anger, and at the same time anxiety, on his face.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Probably want to find that map that tells of the hidden treasure.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Scoundrels at Work "What do you suppose they want?" asked Joe, as the youths followed the movements of the Arabs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "They're not there for any good," returned Bob, a look of anger, and at the same time anxiety, on his face.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "They're not there for any good," returned Bob, a look of anger, and at the same time anxiety, on his face.
not accessible to view
From this reading "Probably want to find that map that tells of the hidden treasure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "They're not there for any good," returned Bob, a look of anger, and at the same time anxiety, on his face.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Oh, of course it could be a coincidence that they picked the same hotel that we did, but it isn't likely."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The boys watched the suspicious characters until they disappeared into the hotel.
isn't
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From this reading Oh, of course it could be a coincidence that they picked the same hotel that we did, but it isn't likely."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Oh, of course it could be a coincidence that they picked the same hotel that we did, but it isn't likely."
Joe
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From this reading Scoundrels at Work "What do you suppose they want?" asked Joe, as the youths followed the movements of the Arabs.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Oh, of course it could be a coincidence that they picked the same hotel that we did, but it isn't likely."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "They're not there for any good," returned Bob, a look of anger, and at the same time anxiety, on his face.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading "Probably want to find that map that tells of the hidden treasure.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Scoundrels at Work "What do you suppose they want?" asked Joe, as the youths followed the movements of the Arabs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "They're not there for any good," returned Bob, a look of anger, and at the same time anxiety, on his face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Scoundrels at Work "What do you suppose they want?" asked Joe, as the youths followed the movements of the Arabs.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, of course it could be a coincidence that they picked the same hotel that we did, but it isn't likely."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "They're not there for any good," returned Bob, a look of anger, and at the same time anxiety, on his face.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Oh, of course it could be a coincidence that they picked the same hotel that we did, but it isn't likely."
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "Probably want to find that map that tells of the hidden treasure.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "They're not there for any good," returned Bob, a look of anger, and at the same time anxiety, on his face.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "They're not there for any good," returned Bob, a look of anger, and at the same time anxiety, on his face.
ScoundrelsnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəlz/
plural of “scoundrel” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading Scoundrels at Work "What do you suppose they want?" asked Joe, as the youths followed the movements of the Arabs.
express a supposition
From this reading Scoundrels at Work "What do you suppose they want?" asked Joe, as the youths followed the movements of the Arabs.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading The boys watched the suspicious characters until they disappeared into the hotel.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading "Probably want to find that map that tells of the hidden treasure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Probably want to find that map that tells of the hidden treasure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Scoundrels at Work "What do you suppose they want?" asked Joe, as the youths followed the movements of the Arabs.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "They're not there for any good," returned Bob, a look of anger, and at the same time anxiety, on his face.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Scoundrels at Work "What do you suppose they want?" asked Joe, as the youths followed the movements of the Arabs.
They're
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From this reading "They're not there for any good," returned Bob, a look of anger, and at the same time anxiety, on his face.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "They're not there for any good," returned Bob, a look of anger, and at the same time anxiety, on his face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Probably want to find that map that tells of the hidden treasure.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading "Probably want to find that map that tells of the hidden treasure.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The boys watched the suspicious characters until they disappeared into the hotel.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Scoundrels at Work "What do you suppose they want?" asked Joe, as the youths followed the movements of the Arabs.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The boys watched the suspicious characters until they disappeared into the hotel.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Oh, of course it could be a coincidence that they picked the same hotel that we did, but it isn't likely."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Scoundrels at Work "What do you suppose they want?" asked Joe, as the youths followed the movements of the Arabs.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Scoundrels at Work "What do you suppose they want?" asked Joe, as the youths followed the movements of the Arabs.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Scoundrels at Work "What do you suppose they want?" asked Joe, as the youths followed the movements of the Arabs.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Scoundrels at Work "What do you suppose they want?" asked Joe, as the youths followed the movements of the Arabs.
