adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TWO UNEXPECTED CHAMPIONS It may well be imagined that there was a commotion among the passengers when this stern summons was heard.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading There seems to be something in a mask which inspires added terror, though it makes the wearers neither stronger nor more effective.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading TWO UNEXPECTED CHAMPIONS It may well be imagined that there was a commotion among the passengers when this stern summons was heard.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One by one the passengers descended from the stage, and stood trembling and panic-stricken in the presence of the masked robbers.
armedadjectiveUS /ɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading The highwaymen were but two in number, but each was armed with a revolver, ready for instant use.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading TWO UNEXPECTED CHAMPIONS It may well be imagined that there was a commotion among the passengers when this stern summons was heard.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The highwaymen were but two in number, but each was armed with a revolver, ready for instant use.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One by one the passengers descended from the stage, and stood trembling and panic-stricken in the presence of the masked robbers.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Luke certainly felt startled and uncomfortable, for he felt that he must surrender the money he had with him, and this would be inconvenient, though the loss would not be his, but his employer's.
CHAMPIONSnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiənz/
plural of “champion” — someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading TWO UNEXPECTED CHAMPIONS It may well be imagined that there was a commotion among the passengers when this stern summons was heard.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading TWO UNEXPECTED CHAMPIONS It may well be imagined that there was a commotion among the passengers when this stern summons was heard.
descendedverbUS /dɪˈsendəd/
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading One by one the passengers descended from the stage, and stood trembling and panic-stricken in the presence of the masked robbers.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The highwaymen were but two in number, but each was armed with a revolver, ready for instant use.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading There seems to be something in a mask which inspires added terror, though it makes the wearers neither stronger nor more effective.
employer'snounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
possessive form of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading Luke certainly felt startled and uncomfortable, for he felt that he must surrender the money he had with him, and this would be inconvenient, though the loss would not be his, but his employer's.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Luke certainly felt startled and uncomfortable, for he felt that he must surrender the money he had with him, and this would be inconvenient, though the loss would not be his, but his employer's.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The highwaymen were but two in number, but each was armed with a revolver, ready for instant use.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One by one the passengers descended from the stage, and stood trembling and panic-stricken in the presence of the masked robbers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Luke certainly felt startled and uncomfortable, for he felt that he must surrender the money he had with him, and this would be inconvenient, though the loss would not be his, but his employer's.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Luke certainly felt startled and uncomfortable, for he felt that he must surrender the money he had with him, and this would be inconvenient, though the loss would not be his, but his employer's.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading TWO UNEXPECTED CHAMPIONS It may well be imagined that there was a commotion among the passengers when this stern summons was heard.
highwaymen
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From this reading The highwaymen were but two in number, but each was armed with a revolver, ready for instant use.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Luke certainly felt startled and uncomfortable, for he felt that he must surrender the money he had with him, and this would be inconvenient, though the loss would not be his, but his employer's.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Luke certainly felt startled and uncomfortable, for he felt that he must surrender the money he had with him, and this would be inconvenient, though the loss would not be his, but his employer's.
imaginedverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənd/
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading TWO UNEXPECTED CHAMPIONS It may well be imagined that there was a commotion among the passengers when this stern summons was heard.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The highwaymen were but two in number, but each was armed with a revolver, ready for instant use.
inconvenientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənt/
not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs
From this reading Luke certainly felt startled and uncomfortable, for he felt that he must surrender the money he had with him, and this would be inconvenient, though the loss would not be his, but his employer's.
inspiresverbUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrz/
third-person singular of “inspire” — heighten or intensify
From this reading There seems to be something in a mask which inspires added terror, though it makes the wearers neither stronger nor more effective.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The highwaymen were but two in number, but each was armed with a revolver, ready for instant use.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TWO UNEXPECTED CHAMPIONS It may well be imagined that there was a commotion among the passengers when this stern summons was heard.
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading Luke certainly felt startled and uncomfortable, for he felt that he must surrender the money he had with him, and this would be inconvenient, though the loss would not be his, but his employer's.
LukenounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading Luke certainly felt startled and uncomfortable, for he felt that he must surrender the money he had with him, and this would be inconvenient, though the loss would not be his, but his employer's.
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading There seems to be something in a mask which inspires added terror, though it makes the wearers neither stronger nor more effective.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading There seems to be something in a mask which inspires added terror, though it makes the wearers neither stronger nor more effective.
maskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading One by one the passengers descended from the stage, and stood trembling and panic-stricken in the presence of the masked robbers.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading TWO UNEXPECTED CHAMPIONS It may well be imagined that there was a commotion among the passengers when this stern summons was heard.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Luke certainly felt startled and uncomfortable, for he felt that he must surrender the money he had with him, and this would be inconvenient, though the loss would not be his, but his employer's.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There seems to be something in a mask which inspires added terror, though it makes the wearers neither stronger nor more effective.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Luke certainly felt startled and uncomfortable, for he felt that he must surrender the money he had with him, and this would be inconvenient, though the loss would not be his, but his employer's.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading There seems to be something in a mask which inspires added terror, though it makes the wearers neither stronger nor more effective.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading There seems to be something in a mask which inspires added terror, though it makes the wearers neither stronger nor more effective.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Luke certainly felt startled and uncomfortable, for he felt that he must surrender the money he had with him, and this would be inconvenient, though the loss would not be his, but his employer's.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The highwaymen were but two in number, but each was armed with a revolver, ready for instant use.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One by one the passengers descended from the stage, and stood trembling and panic-stricken in the presence of the masked robbers.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One by one the passengers descended from the stage, and stood trembling and panic-stricken in the presence of the masked robbers.
panic-strickenadjective
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading One by one the passengers descended from the stage, and stood trembling and panic-stricken in the presence of the masked robbers.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading TWO UNEXPECTED CHAMPIONS It may well be imagined that there was a commotion among the passengers when this stern summons was heard.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading One by one the passengers descended from the stage, and stood trembling and panic-stricken in the presence of the masked robbers.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The highwaymen were but two in number, but each was armed with a revolver, ready for instant use.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading The highwaymen were but two in number, but each was armed with a revolver, ready for instant use.
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading One by one the passengers descended from the stage, and stood trembling and panic-stricken in the presence of the masked robbers.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There seems to be something in a mask which inspires added terror, though it makes the wearers neither stronger nor more effective.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There seems to be something in a mask which inspires added terror, though it makes the wearers neither stronger nor more effective.
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading One by one the passengers descended from the stage, and stood trembling and panic-stricken in the presence of the masked robbers.
startledadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtəld/
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Luke certainly felt startled and uncomfortable, for he felt that he must surrender the money he had with him, and this would be inconvenient, though the loss would not be his, but his employer's.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading TWO UNEXPECTED CHAMPIONS It may well be imagined that there was a commotion among the passengers when this stern summons was heard.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading One by one the passengers descended from the stage, and stood trembling and panic-stricken in the presence of the masked robbers.
strongeradjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋər/
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading There seems to be something in a mask which inspires added terror, though it makes the wearers neither stronger nor more effective.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading TWO UNEXPECTED CHAMPIONS It may well be imagined that there was a commotion among the passengers when this stern summons was heard.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading Luke certainly felt startled and uncomfortable, for he felt that he must surrender the money he had with him, and this would be inconvenient, though the loss would not be his, but his employer's.
terrornounUS /ˈterər/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading There seems to be something in a mask which inspires added terror, though it makes the wearers neither stronger nor more effective.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TWO UNEXPECTED CHAMPIONS It may well be imagined that there was a commotion among the passengers when this stern summons was heard.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO UNEXPECTED CHAMPIONS It may well be imagined that there was a commotion among the passengers when this stern summons was heard.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading TWO UNEXPECTED CHAMPIONS It may well be imagined that there was a commotion among the passengers when this stern summons was heard.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading TWO UNEXPECTED CHAMPIONS It may well be imagined that there was a commotion among the passengers when this stern summons was heard.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There seems to be something in a mask which inspires added terror, though it makes the wearers neither stronger nor more effective.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There seems to be something in a mask which inspires added terror, though it makes the wearers neither stronger nor more effective.
tremblingnounUS /ˈtrembəlɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading One by one the passengers descended from the stage, and stood trembling and panic-stricken in the presence of the masked robbers.
TWOnounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO UNEXPECTED CHAMPIONS It may well be imagined that there was a commotion among the passengers when this stern summons was heard.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading Luke certainly felt startled and uncomfortable, for he felt that he must surrender the money he had with him, and this would be inconvenient, though the loss would not be his, but his employer's.
UNEXPECTEDadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading TWO UNEXPECTED CHAMPIONS It may well be imagined that there was a commotion among the passengers when this stern summons was heard.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading The highwaymen were but two in number, but each was armed with a revolver, ready for instant use.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TWO UNEXPECTED CHAMPIONS It may well be imagined that there was a commotion among the passengers when this stern summons was heard.
wearersnounUS /ˈwerərz/
plural of “wearer” — a person who wears or carries or displays something as a body covering or accessory
From this reading There seems to be something in a mask which inspires added terror, though it makes the wearers neither stronger nor more effective.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading TWO UNEXPECTED CHAMPIONS It may well be imagined that there was a commotion among the passengers when this stern summons was heard.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The highwaymen were but two in number, but each was armed with a revolver, ready for instant use.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading TWO UNEXPECTED CHAMPIONS It may well be imagined that there was a commotion among the passengers when this stern summons was heard.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There seems to be something in a mask which inspires added terror, though it makes the wearers neither stronger nor more effective.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The highwaymen were but two in number, but each was armed with a revolver, ready for instant use.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Luke certainly felt startled and uncomfortable, for he felt that he must surrender the money he had with him, and this would be inconvenient, though the loss would not be his, but his employer's.
