used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before he could say anything further, a tall, dark man appeared at the front of the coach.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading "Quick!" exclaimed Mr. Wallace, taking advantage of an opportunity.
(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 Roughly he shouted something in the native tongue, at the same time flashing a shining pistol in full view of all.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Chubby the Eater "Robbed?" cried Bob, almost unbelievingly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Quick!" exclaimed Mr. Wallace, taking advantage of an opportunity.
any thing at all
From this reading Before he could say anything further, a tall, dark man appeared at the front of the coach.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Before he could say anything further, a tall, dark man appeared at the front of the coach.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Before he could say anything further, a tall, dark man appeared at the front of the coach.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before he could say anything further, a tall, dark man appeared at the front of the coach.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Chubby the Eater "Robbed?" cried Bob, almost unbelievingly.
ChubbyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃʌbi/
sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure
From this reading Chubby the Eater "Robbed?" cried Bob, almost unbelievingly.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading Before he could say anything further, a tall, dark man appeared at the front of the coach.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before he could say anything further, a tall, dark man appeared at the front of the coach.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Chubby the Eater "Robbed?" cried Bob, almost unbelievingly.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Before he could say anything further, a tall, dark man appeared at the front of the coach.
EaternounUS /ˈiːtər/
someone who consumes food for nourishment
From this reading Chubby the Eater "Robbed?" cried Bob, almost unbelievingly.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Quick!" exclaimed Mr. Wallace, taking advantage of an opportunity.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading Roughly he shouted something in the native tongue, at the same time flashing a shining pistol in full view of all.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Before he could say anything further, a tall, dark man appeared at the front of the coach.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Roughly he shouted something in the native tongue, at the same time flashing a shining pistol in full view of all.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Before he could say anything further, a tall, dark man appeared at the front of the coach.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before he could say anything further, a tall, dark man appeared at the front of the coach.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading "Hide our money--under the seat there next to you."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Roughly he shouted something in the native tongue, at the same time flashing a shining pistol in full view of all.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Before he could say anything further, a tall, dark man appeared at the front of the coach.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "Hide our money--under the seat there next to you."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Quick!" exclaimed Mr. Wallace, taking advantage of an opportunity.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Roughly he shouted something in the native tongue, at the same time flashing a shining pistol in full view of all.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Hide our money--under the seat there next to you."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before he could say anything further, a tall, dark man appeared at the front of the coach.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "Quick!" exclaimed Mr. Wallace, taking advantage of an opportunity.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Hide our money--under the seat there next to you."
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Roughly he shouted something in the native tongue, at the same time flashing a shining pistol in full view of all.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "Quick!" exclaimed Mr. Wallace, taking advantage of an opportunity.
RobbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Chubby the Eater "Robbed?" cried Bob, almost unbelievingly.
RoughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading Roughly he shouted something in the native tongue, at the same time flashing a shining pistol in full view of all.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Roughly he shouted something in the native tongue, at the same time flashing a shining pistol in full view of all.
express in words
From this reading Before he could say anything further, a tall, dark man appeared at the front of the coach.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading "Hide our money--under the seat there next to you."
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Roughly he shouted something in the native tongue, at the same time flashing a shining pistol in full view of all.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Roughly he shouted something in the native tongue, at the same time flashing a shining pistol in full view of all.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Roughly he shouted something in the native tongue, at the same time flashing a shining pistol in full view of all.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "Quick!" exclaimed Mr. Wallace, taking advantage of an opportunity.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Before he could say anything further, a tall, dark man appeared at the front of the coach.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Chubby the Eater "Robbed?" cried Bob, almost unbelievingly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Hide our money--under the seat there next to you."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Roughly he shouted something in the native tongue, at the same time flashing a shining pistol in full view of all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Hide our money--under the seat there next to you."
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Roughly he shouted something in the native tongue, at the same time flashing a shining pistol in full view of all.
unbelievinglyadverb
in an incredulous manner
From this reading Chubby the Eater "Robbed?" cried Bob, almost unbelievingly.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Hide our money--under the seat there next to you."
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Roughly he shouted something in the native tongue, at the same time flashing a shining pistol in full view of all.
WallacenounUS /ˈwɔːləs/
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading "Quick!" exclaimed Mr. Wallace, taking advantage of an opportunity.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Hide our money--under the seat there next to you."
