amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Both men were so amazed at the terrible news fitting in so neatly, not only with the subject of conversation, but with Mrs. Basket's prophetic remark when the bell rang, that they looked at one another dumbfounded.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Both men were so amazed at the terrible news fitting in so neatly, not only with the subject of conversation, but with Mrs. Basket's prophetic remark when the bell rang, that they looked at one another dumbfounded.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The long arm of coincidence was startlingly apparent in this instance.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you not coming?" she demanded vehemently, seizing the hand of Ellis.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading The long arm of coincidence was startlingly apparent in this instance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Both men were so amazed at the terrible news fitting in so neatly, not only with the subject of conversation, but with Mrs. Basket's prophetic remark when the bell rang, that they looked at one another dumbfounded.
Basket's
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From this reading Both men were so amazed at the terrible news fitting in so neatly, not only with the subject of conversation, but with Mrs. Basket's prophetic remark when the bell rang, that they looked at one another dumbfounded.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Both men were so amazed at the terrible news fitting in so neatly, not only with the subject of conversation, but with Mrs. Basket's prophetic remark when the bell rang, that they looked at one another dumbfounded.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both men were so amazed at the terrible news fitting in so neatly, not only with the subject of conversation, but with Mrs. Basket's prophetic remark when the bell rang, that they looked at one another dumbfounded.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Both men were so amazed at the terrible news fitting in so neatly, not only with the subject of conversation, but with Mrs. Basket's prophetic remark when the bell rang, that they looked at one another dumbfounded.
coincidencenounUS /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
From this reading The long arm of coincidence was startlingly apparent in this instance.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "Are you not coming?" she demanded vehemently, seizing the hand of Ellis.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Both men were so amazed at the terrible news fitting in so neatly, not only with the subject of conversation, but with Mrs. Basket's prophetic remark when the bell rang, that they looked at one another dumbfounded.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading "Don't I tell you my husband is dead!"
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Are you not coming?" she demanded vehemently, seizing the hand of Ellis.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't I tell you my husband is dead!"
dumbfoundedadjectiveUS /ˈdʌmfaʊndɪd/
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading Both men were so amazed at the terrible news fitting in so neatly, not only with the subject of conversation, but with Mrs. Basket's prophetic remark when the bell rang, that they looked at one another dumbfounded.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading "Are you not coming?" she demanded vehemently, seizing the hand of Ellis.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Mrs. Moxton stared at their motionless figures with indignant eyes.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Mrs. Moxton stared at their motionless figures with indignant eyes.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading Both men were so amazed at the terrible news fitting in so neatly, not only with the subject of conversation, but with Mrs. Basket's prophetic remark when the bell rang, that they looked at one another dumbfounded.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Are you not coming?" she demanded vehemently, seizing the hand of Ellis.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "Don't I tell you my husband is dead!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Don't I tell you my husband is dead!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The long arm of coincidence was startlingly apparent in this instance.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading Mrs. Moxton stared at their motionless figures with indignant eyes.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The long arm of coincidence was startlingly apparent in this instance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Don't I tell you my husband is dead!"
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The long arm of coincidence was startlingly apparent in this instance.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Both men were so amazed at the terrible news fitting in so neatly, not only with the subject of conversation, but with Mrs. Basket's prophetic remark when the bell rang, that they looked at one another dumbfounded.
the force of workers available
From this reading Both men were so amazed at the terrible news fitting in so neatly, not only with the subject of conversation, but with Mrs. Basket's prophetic remark when the bell rang, that they looked at one another dumbfounded.
not in physical motion
From this reading Mrs. Moxton stared at their motionless figures with indignant eyes.
Moxton
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From this reading Mrs. Moxton stared at their motionless figures with indignant eyes.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Both men were so amazed at the terrible news fitting in so neatly, not only with the subject of conversation, but with Mrs. Basket's prophetic remark when the bell rang, that they looked at one another dumbfounded.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Don't I tell you my husband is dead!"
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading Both men were so amazed at the terrible news fitting in so neatly, not only with the subject of conversation, but with Mrs. Basket's prophetic remark when the bell rang, that they looked at one another dumbfounded.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Both men were so amazed at the terrible news fitting in so neatly, not only with the subject of conversation, but with Mrs. Basket's prophetic remark when the bell rang, that they looked at one another dumbfounded.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Both men were so amazed at the terrible news fitting in so neatly, not only with the subject of conversation, but with Mrs. Basket's prophetic remark when the bell rang, that they looked at one another dumbfounded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The long arm of coincidence was startlingly apparent in this instance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Both men were so amazed at the terrible news fitting in so neatly, not only with the subject of conversation, but with Mrs. Basket's prophetic remark when the bell rang, that they looked at one another dumbfounded.
and nothing more
From this reading Both men were so amazed at the terrible news fitting in so neatly, not only with the subject of conversation, but with Mrs. Basket's prophetic remark when the bell rang, that they looked at one another dumbfounded.
propheticadjectiveUS /prəˈfetɪk/
foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention
From this reading Both men were so amazed at the terrible news fitting in so neatly, not only with the subject of conversation, but with Mrs. Basket's prophetic remark when the bell rang, that they looked at one another dumbfounded.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Both men were so amazed at the terrible news fitting in so neatly, not only with the subject of conversation, but with Mrs. Basket's prophetic remark when the bell rang, that they looked at one another dumbfounded.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Both men were so amazed at the terrible news fitting in so neatly, not only with the subject of conversation, but with Mrs. Basket's prophetic remark when the bell rang, that they looked at one another dumbfounded.
seizingnounUS /ˈsiːzɪŋ/
small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
From this reading "Are you not coming?" she demanded vehemently, seizing the hand of Ellis.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Are you not coming?" she demanded vehemently, seizing the hand of Ellis.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Both men were so amazed at the terrible news fitting in so neatly, not only with the subject of conversation, but with Mrs. Basket's prophetic remark when the bell rang, that they looked at one another dumbfounded.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Mrs. Moxton stared at their motionless figures with indignant eyes.
startlinglyadverbUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋliː/
in a startling manner
From this reading The long arm of coincidence was startlingly apparent in this instance.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Both men were so amazed at the terrible news fitting in so neatly, not only with the subject of conversation, but with Mrs. Basket's prophetic remark when the bell rang, that they looked at one another dumbfounded.
express in words
From this reading "Don't I tell you my husband is dead!"
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Both men were so amazed at the terrible news fitting in so neatly, not only with the subject of conversation, but with Mrs. Basket's prophetic remark when the bell rang, that they looked at one another dumbfounded.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Both men were so amazed at the terrible news fitting in so neatly, not only with the subject of conversation, but with Mrs. Basket's prophetic remark when the bell rang, that they looked at one another dumbfounded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The long arm of coincidence was startlingly apparent in this instance.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Moxton stared at their motionless figures with indignant eyes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both men were so amazed at the terrible news fitting in so neatly, not only with the subject of conversation, but with Mrs. Basket's prophetic remark when the bell rang, that they looked at one another dumbfounded.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The long arm of coincidence was startlingly apparent in this instance.
vehementlyadverbUS /ˈviːəməntli/
in a vehement manner
From this reading "Are you not coming?" she demanded vehemently, seizing the hand of Ellis.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The long arm of coincidence was startlingly apparent in this instance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both men were so amazed at the terrible news fitting in so neatly, not only with the subject of conversation, but with Mrs. Basket's prophetic remark when the bell rang, that they looked at one another dumbfounded.
at the time that
From this reading Both men were so amazed at the terrible news fitting in so neatly, not only with the subject of conversation, but with Mrs. Basket's prophetic remark when the bell rang, that they looked at one another dumbfounded.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Both men were so amazed at the terrible news fitting in so neatly, not only with the subject of conversation, but with Mrs. Basket's prophetic remark when the bell rang, that they looked at one another dumbfounded.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you not coming?" she demanded vehemently, seizing the hand of Ellis.
