(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Naturally, they were anxious to know where I had come from, and how I had arrived; but, unfortunately, they already had their own theories on the subject, and nothing that I could say was able to change their views.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Their attitude was about what our own would be if some stranger should assert that he came from the depths of the sea.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Naturally, they were anxious to know where I had come from, and how I had arrived; but, unfortunately, they already had their own theories on the subject, and nothing that I could say was able to change their views.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fresh Surprises While I was questioning Professor Tan Trum and his family in regard to the underworld, they were equally eager in making inquiries as to my own land.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Naturally, they were anxious to know where I had come from, and how I had arrived; but, unfortunately, they already had their own theories on the subject, and nothing that I could say was able to change their views.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Naturally, they were anxious to know where I had come from, and how I had arrived; but, unfortunately, they already had their own theories on the subject, and nothing that I could say was able to change their views.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fresh Surprises While I was questioning Professor Tan Trum and his family in regard to the underworld, they were equally eager in making inquiries as to my own land.
assertverbUS /əˈsɜːrt/
state categorically
From this reading Their attitude was about what our own would be if some stranger should assert that he came from the depths of the sea.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Their attitude was about what our own would be if some stranger should assert that he came from the depths of the sea.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Their attitude was about what our own would be if some stranger should assert that he came from the depths of the sea.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Since they had decided that I had escaped from some cavern far below them, my story that I had come from the so-called "Overworld" met with incredulous smiles.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Naturally, they were anxious to know where I had come from, and how I had arrived; but, unfortunately, they already had their own theories on the subject, and nothing that I could say was able to change their views.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Their attitude was about what our own would be if some stranger should assert that he came from the depths of the sea.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading Since they had decided that I had escaped from some cavern far below them, my story that I had come from the so-called "Overworld" met with incredulous smiles.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Naturally, they were anxious to know where I had come from, and how I had arrived; but, unfortunately, they already had their own theories on the subject, and nothing that I could say was able to change their views.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Naturally, they were anxious to know where I had come from, and how I had arrived; but, unfortunately, they already had their own theories on the subject, and nothing that I could say was able to change their views.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Naturally, they were anxious to know where I had come from, and how I had arrived; but, unfortunately, they already had their own theories on the subject, and nothing that I could say was able to change their views.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "No use trying to deceive us!" they cried reprovingly.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading "No use trying to deceive us!" they cried reprovingly.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Since they had decided that I had escaped from some cavern far below them, my story that I had come from the so-called "Overworld" met with incredulous smiles.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Their attitude was about what our own would be if some stranger should assert that he came from the depths of the sea.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Fresh Surprises While I was questioning Professor Tan Trum and his family in regard to the underworld, they were equally eager in making inquiries as to my own land.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Fresh Surprises While I was questioning Professor Tan Trum and his family in regard to the underworld, they were equally eager in making inquiries as to my own land.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Since they had decided that I had escaped from some cavern far below them, my story that I had come from the so-called "Overworld" met with incredulous smiles.
a social unit living together
From this reading Fresh Surprises While I was questioning Professor Tan Trum and his family in regard to the underworld, they were equally eager in making inquiries as to my own land.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Since they had decided that I had escaped from some cavern far below them, my story that I had come from the so-called "Overworld" met with incredulous smiles.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Fresh Surprises While I was questioning Professor Tan Trum and his family in regard to the underworld, they were equally eager in making inquiries as to my own land.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Naturally, they were anxious to know where I had come from, and how I had arrived; but, unfortunately, they already had their own theories on the subject, and nothing that I could say was able to change their views.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Naturally, they were anxious to know where I had come from, and how I had arrived; but, unfortunately, they already had their own theories on the subject, and nothing that I could say was able to change their views.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their attitude was about what our own would be if some stranger should assert that he came from the depths of the sea.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fresh Surprises While I was questioning Professor Tan Trum and his family in regard to the underworld, they were equally eager in making inquiries as to my own land.
how
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From this reading Naturally, they were anxious to know where I had come from, and how I had arrived; but, unfortunately, they already had their own theories on the subject, and nothing that I could say was able to change their views.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Fresh Surprises While I was questioning Professor Tan Trum and his family in regard to the underworld, they were equally eager in making inquiries as to my own land.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Their attitude was about what our own would be if some stranger should assert that he came from the depths of the sea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fresh Surprises While I was questioning Professor Tan Trum and his family in regard to the underworld, they were equally eager in making inquiries as to my own land.
incredulousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredʒələs/
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
From this reading Since they had decided that I had escaped from some cavern far below them, my story that I had come from the so-called "Overworld" met with incredulous smiles.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Fresh Surprises While I was questioning Professor Tan Trum and his family in regard to the underworld, they were equally eager in making inquiries as to my own land.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Naturally, they were anxious to know where I had come from, and how I had arrived; but, unfortunately, they already had their own theories on the subject, and nothing that I could say was able to change their views.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Fresh Surprises While I was questioning Professor Tan Trum and his family in regard to the underworld, they were equally eager in making inquiries as to my own land.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Fresh Surprises While I was questioning Professor Tan Trum and his family in regard to the underworld, they were equally eager in making inquiries as to my own land.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Since they had decided that I had escaped from some cavern far below them, my story that I had come from the so-called "Overworld" met with incredulous smiles.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Fresh Surprises While I was questioning Professor Tan Trum and his family in regard to the underworld, they were equally eager in making inquiries as to my own land.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally, they were anxious to know where I had come from, and how I had arrived; but, unfortunately, they already had their own theories on the subject, and nothing that I could say was able to change their views.
not any; not one
From this reading "No use trying to deceive us!" they cried reprovingly.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Naturally, they were anxious to know where I had come from, and how I had arrived; but, unfortunately, they already had their own theories on the subject, and nothing that I could say was able to change their views.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Their attitude was about what our own would be if some stranger should assert that he came from the depths of the sea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Naturally, they were anxious to know where I had come from, and how I had arrived; but, unfortunately, they already had their own theories on the subject, and nothing that I could say was able to change their views.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Their attitude was about what our own would be if some stranger should assert that he came from the depths of the sea.
Overworld
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From this reading Since they had decided that I had escaped from some cavern far below them, my story that I had come from the so-called "Overworld" met with incredulous smiles.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Fresh Surprises While I was questioning Professor Tan Trum and his family in regard to the underworld, they were equally eager in making inquiries as to my own land.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Fresh Surprises While I was questioning Professor Tan Trum and his family in regard to the underworld, they were equally eager in making inquiries as to my own land.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading Fresh Surprises While I was questioning Professor Tan Trum and his family in regard to the underworld, they were equally eager in making inquiries as to my own land.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Fresh Surprises While I was questioning Professor Tan Trum and his family in regard to the underworld, they were equally eager in making inquiries as to my own land.
reprovinglyadverb
in a reproving or reproachful manner
From this reading "No use trying to deceive us!" they cried reprovingly.
express in words
From this reading Naturally, they were anxious to know where I had come from, and how I had arrived; but, unfortunately, they already had their own theories on the subject, and nothing that I could say was able to change their views.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Their attitude was about what our own would be if some stranger should assert that he came from the depths of the sea.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Their attitude was about what our own would be if some stranger should assert that he came from the depths of the sea.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since they had decided that I had escaped from some cavern far below them, my story that I had come from the so-called "Overworld" met with incredulous smiles.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Since they had decided that I had escaped from some cavern far below them, my story that I had come from the so-called "Overworld" met with incredulous smiles.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading Since they had decided that I had escaped from some cavern far below them, my story that I had come from the so-called "Overworld" met with incredulous smiles.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Since they had decided that I had escaped from some cavern far below them, my story that I had come from the so-called "Overworld" met with incredulous smiles.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Since they had decided that I had escaped from some cavern far below them, my story that I had come from the so-called "Overworld" met with incredulous smiles.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Their attitude was about what our own would be if some stranger should assert that he came from the depths of the sea.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Naturally, they were anxious to know where I had come from, and how I had arrived; but, unfortunately, they already had their own theories on the subject, and nothing that I could say was able to change their views.
SurprisesnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Fresh Surprises While I was questioning Professor Tan Trum and his family in regard to the underworld, they were equally eager in making inquiries as to my own land.
TannounUS /tæn/
a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
From this reading Fresh Surprises While I was questioning Professor Tan Trum and his family in regard to the underworld, they were equally eager in making inquiries as to my own land.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Naturally, they were anxious to know where I had come from, and how I had arrived; but, unfortunately, they already had their own theories on the subject, and nothing that I could say was able to change their views.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fresh Surprises While I was questioning Professor Tan Trum and his family in regard to the underworld, they were equally eager in making inquiries as to my own land.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Naturally, they were anxious to know where I had come from, and how I had arrived; but, unfortunately, they already had their own theories on the subject, and nothing that I could say was able to change their views.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Since they had decided that I had escaped from some cavern far below them, my story that I had come from the so-called "Overworld" met with incredulous smiles.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Naturally, they were anxious to know where I had come from, and how I had arrived; but, unfortunately, they already had their own theories on the subject, and nothing that I could say was able to change their views.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fresh Surprises While I was questioning Professor Tan Trum and his family in regard to the underworld, they were equally eager in making inquiries as to my own land.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fresh Surprises While I was questioning Professor Tan Trum and his family in regard to the underworld, they were equally eager in making inquiries as to my own land.
Trum
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From this reading Fresh Surprises While I was questioning Professor Tan Trum and his family in regard to the underworld, they were equally eager in making inquiries as to my own land.
hard to endure
From this reading "No use trying to deceive us!" they cried reprovingly.
underworldnounUS /ˈʌndərwɜːrld/
the criminal class
From this reading Fresh Surprises While I was questioning Professor Tan Trum and his family in regard to the underworld, they were equally eager in making inquiries as to my own land.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Naturally, they were anxious to know where I had come from, and how I had arrived; but, unfortunately, they already had their own theories on the subject, and nothing that I could say was able to change their views.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "No use trying to deceive us!" they cried reprovingly.
the act of using
From this reading "No use trying to deceive us!" they cried reprovingly.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Naturally, they were anxious to know where I had come from, and how I had arrived; but, unfortunately, they already had their own theories on the subject, and nothing that I could say was able to change their views.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fresh Surprises While I was questioning Professor Tan Trum and his family in regard to the underworld, they were equally eager in making inquiries as to my own land.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fresh Surprises While I was questioning Professor Tan Trum and his family in regard to the underworld, they were equally eager in making inquiries as to my own land.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Their attitude was about what our own would be if some stranger should assert that he came from the depths of the sea.
in or at the place that
From this reading Naturally, they were anxious to know where I had come from, and how I had arrived; but, unfortunately, they already had their own theories on the subject, and nothing that I could say was able to change their views.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Fresh Surprises While I was questioning Professor Tan Trum and his family in regard to the underworld, they were equally eager in making inquiries as to my own land.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Since they had decided that I had escaped from some cavern far below them, my story that I had come from the so-called "Overworld" met with incredulous smiles.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Their attitude was about what our own would be if some stranger should assert that he came from the depths of the sea.
