used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Loveland spluttered a few colourful words, but was still too bewildered by the catastrophe to become volcanic.
the state of being absent
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Loveland spluttered a few colourful words, but was still too bewildered by the catastrophe to become volcanic.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Loveland spluttered a few colourful words, but was still too bewildered by the catastrophe to become volcanic.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Loveland spluttered a few colourful words, but was still too bewildered by the catastrophe to become volcanic.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading "Do with them?" repeated Loveland, exasperated by the creature's calmness.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Loveland spluttered a few colourful words, but was still too bewildered by the catastrophe to become volcanic.
colourfuladjective
striking in variety and interest
From this reading Loveland spluttered a few colourful words, but was still too bewildered by the catastrophe to become volcanic.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
creature's
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From this reading "Do with them?" repeated Loveland, exasperated by the creature's calmness.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
eruptionnounUS /ˌiːˈrʌpʃən/
the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
From this reading The eruption would follow later.
exasperatedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪd/
greatly annoyed; out of patience
From this reading "Do with them?" repeated Loveland, exasperated by the creature's calmness.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Loveland spluttered a few colourful words, but was still too bewildered by the catastrophe to become volcanic.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The eruption would follow later.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
helplesslyadverbUS /ˈhelpləsli/
in a helpless manner
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What shall I do with the things, sir?" the valet wanted to know.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "What shall I do with the things, sir?" the valet wanted to know.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The eruption would follow later.
Loveland
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From this reading Loveland spluttered a few colourful words, but was still too bewildered by the catastrophe to become volcanic.
Loveland's
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From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
a particular point in time
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
official'snounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
possessive form of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
and nothing more
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
recurring again and again
From this reading "Do with them?" repeated Loveland, exasperated by the creature's calmness.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "What shall I do with the things, sir?" the valet wanted to know.
term of address for a man
From this reading "What shall I do with the things, sir?" the valet wanted to know.
spluttered
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From this reading Loveland spluttered a few colourful words, but was still too bewildered by the catastrophe to become volcanic.
not in physical motion
From this reading Loveland spluttered a few colourful words, but was still too bewildered by the catastrophe to become volcanic.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Do with them?" repeated Loveland, exasperated by the creature's calmness.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "What shall I do with the things, sir?" the valet wanted to know.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Loveland spluttered a few colourful words, but was still too bewildered by the catastrophe to become volcanic.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading "What shall I do with the things, sir?" the valet wanted to know.
volcanicadjectiveUS /vɑːlˈkænɪk/
relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes
From this reading Loveland spluttered a few colourful words, but was still too bewildered by the catastrophe to become volcanic.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "What shall I do with the things, sir?" the valet wanted to know.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Only the Custom House official's good nature and haste, and Loveland's complete absence of mind on the dock had delayed discovery until this moment, but now that the secret was out, there seemed nothing to do, if not to rage helplessly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What shall I do with the things, sir?" the valet wanted to know.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What shall I do with the things, sir?" the valet wanted to know.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Loveland spluttered a few colourful words, but was still too bewildered by the catastrophe to become volcanic.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The eruption would follow later.
