used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Why, it's nothing but a rock!" exclaimed the new-comer, with an oath.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading An expression of surprise and dismay, almost ludicrous, appeared on the faces of the two adventurers as the contents of the handkerchief were revealed.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "What does all this mean?" asked the new-comer sternly.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading An expression of surprise and dismay, almost ludicrous, appeared on the faces of the two adventurers as the contents of the handkerchief were revealed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An expression of surprise and dismay, almost ludicrous, appeared on the faces of the two adventurers as the contents of the handkerchief were revealed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An expression of surprise and dismay, almost ludicrous, appeared on the faces of the two adventurers as the contents of the handkerchief were revealed.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading An expression of surprise and dismay, almost ludicrous, appeared on the faces of the two adventurers as the contents of the handkerchief were revealed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An expression of surprise and dismay, almost ludicrous, appeared on the faces of the two adventurers as the contents of the handkerchief were revealed.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What does all this mean?" asked the new-comer sternly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The thief stared at him in helpless consternation, and was unable to utter a word.
BAFFLEDnounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading BAFFLED CUPIDITY.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Why, it's nothing but a rock!" exclaimed the new-comer, with an oath.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading The thief stared at him in helpless consternation, and was unable to utter a word.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading An expression of surprise and dismay, almost ludicrous, appeared on the faces of the two adventurers as the contents of the handkerchief were revealed.
CUPIDITYnounUS /kjuːˈpɪdɪti/
extreme greed for material wealth
From this reading BAFFLED CUPIDITY.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading An expression of surprise and dismay, almost ludicrous, appeared on the faces of the two adventurers as the contents of the handkerchief were revealed.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What does all this mean?" asked the new-comer sternly.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Why, it's nothing but a rock!" exclaimed the new-comer, with an oath.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading An expression of surprise and dismay, almost ludicrous, appeared on the faces of the two adventurers as the contents of the handkerchief were revealed.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading An expression of surprise and dismay, almost ludicrous, appeared on the faces of the two adventurers as the contents of the handkerchief were revealed.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading An expression of surprise and dismay, almost ludicrous, appeared on the faces of the two adventurers as the contents of the handkerchief were revealed.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading The thief stared at him in helpless consternation, and was unable to utter a word.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The thief stared at him in helpless consternation, and was unable to utter a word.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The thief stared at him in helpless consternation, and was unable to utter a word.
it's
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From this reading "Why, it's nothing but a rock!" exclaimed the new-comer, with an oath.
ludicrousadjectiveUS /ˈluːdəkrəs/
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
From this reading An expression of surprise and dismay, almost ludicrous, appeared on the faces of the two adventurers as the contents of the handkerchief were revealed.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What does all this mean?" asked the new-comer sternly.
new-comer
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From this reading "Why, it's nothing but a rock!" exclaimed the new-comer, with an oath.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Why, it's nothing but a rock!" exclaimed the new-comer, with an oath.
oathnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading "Why, it's nothing but a rock!" exclaimed the new-comer, with an oath.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An expression of surprise and dismay, almost ludicrous, appeared on the faces of the two adventurers as the contents of the handkerchief were revealed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An expression of surprise and dismay, almost ludicrous, appeared on the faces of the two adventurers as the contents of the handkerchief were revealed.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading An expression of surprise and dismay, almost ludicrous, appeared on the faces of the two adventurers as the contents of the handkerchief were revealed.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading "Why, it's nothing but a rock!" exclaimed the new-comer, with an oath.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The thief stared at him in helpless consternation, and was unable to utter a word.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading "What does all this mean?" asked the new-comer sternly.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading An expression of surprise and dismay, almost ludicrous, appeared on the faces of the two adventurers as the contents of the handkerchief were revealed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An expression of surprise and dismay, almost ludicrous, appeared on the faces of the two adventurers as the contents of the handkerchief were revealed.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading The thief stared at him in helpless consternation, and was unable to utter a word.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What does all this mean?" asked the new-comer sternly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The thief stared at him in helpless consternation, and was unable to utter a word.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading An expression of surprise and dismay, almost ludicrous, appeared on the faces of the two adventurers as the contents of the handkerchief were revealed.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The thief stared at him in helpless consternation, and was unable to utter a word.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading The thief stared at him in helpless consternation, and was unable to utter a word.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The thief stared at him in helpless consternation, and was unable to utter a word.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading An expression of surprise and dismay, almost ludicrous, appeared on the faces of the two adventurers as the contents of the handkerchief were revealed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What does all this mean?" asked the new-comer sternly.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, it's nothing but a rock!" exclaimed the new-comer, with an oath.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Why, it's nothing but a rock!" exclaimed the new-comer, with an oath.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The thief stared at him in helpless consternation, and was unable to utter a word.
