quickly and without warning
From this reading TWO THIEVES IN THE NIGHT The question was speedily answered when, to the dismay of his companions, John said abruptly, "That must be something like the man whose body we found to-day."
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading Zeke was doing his utmost by absurd motions to impress upon the mind of John the fact that he must say nothing more.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading TWO THIEVES IN THE NIGHT The question was speedily answered when, to the dismay of his companions, John said abruptly, "That must be something like the man whose body we found to-day."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Instantly both strangers were staring at the boy who had spoken.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading TWO THIEVES IN THE NIGHT The question was speedily answered when, to the dismay of his companions, John said abruptly, "That must be something like the man whose body we found to-day."
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading TWO THIEVES IN THE NIGHT The question was speedily answered when, to the dismay of his companions, John said abruptly, "That must be something like the man whose body we found to-day."
the two together, not just one
From this reading Instantly both strangers were staring at the boy who had spoken.
a youthful male person
From this reading Instantly both strangers were staring at the boy who had spoken.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Zeke was doing his utmost by absurd motions to impress upon the mind of John the fact that he must say nothing more.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The two visitors at the camp, however, were too deeply interested to lose the opportunity.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading TWO THIEVES IN THE NIGHT The question was speedily answered when, to the dismay of his companions, John said abruptly, "That must be something like the man whose body we found to-day."
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The two visitors at the camp, however, were too deeply interested to lose the opportunity.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Even in the dim light their intense interest was plainly manifest.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading TWO THIEVES IN THE NIGHT The question was speedily answered when, to the dismay of his companions, John said abruptly, "That must be something like the man whose body we found to-day."
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Zeke was doing his utmost by absurd motions to impress upon the mind of John the fact that he must say nothing more.
divisible by two
From this reading Even in the dim light their intense interest was plainly manifest.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Zeke was doing his utmost by absurd motions to impress upon the mind of John the fact that he must say nothing more.
set up or found
From this reading TWO THIEVES IN THE NIGHT The question was speedily answered when, to the dismay of his companions, John said abruptly, "That must be something like the man whose body we found to-day."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Instantly both strangers were staring at the boy who had spoken.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Zeke was doing his utmost by absurd motions to impress upon the mind of John the fact that he must say nothing more.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TWO THIEVES IN THE NIGHT The question was speedily answered when, to the dismay of his companions, John said abruptly, "That must be something like the man whose body we found to-day."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The two visitors at the camp, however, were too deeply interested to lose the opportunity.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading Zeke was doing his utmost by absurd motions to impress upon the mind of John the fact that he must say nothing more.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TWO THIEVES IN THE NIGHT The question was speedily answered when, to the dismay of his companions, John said abruptly, "That must be something like the man whose body we found to-day."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Instantly both strangers were staring at the boy who had spoken.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Even in the dim light their intense interest was plainly manifest.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Even in the dim light their intense interest was plainly manifest.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The two visitors at the camp, however, were too deeply interested to lose the opportunity.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading TWO THIEVES IN THE NIGHT The question was speedily answered when, to the dismay of his companions, John said abruptly, "That must be something like the man whose body we found to-day."
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Even in the dim light their intense interest was plainly manifest.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading TWO THIEVES IN THE NIGHT The question was speedily answered when, to the dismay of his companions, John said abruptly, "That must be something like the man whose body we found to-day."
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading The two visitors at the camp, however, were too deeply interested to lose the opportunity.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading TWO THIEVES IN THE NIGHT The question was speedily answered when, to the dismay of his companions, John said abruptly, "That must be something like the man whose body we found to-day."
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Even in the dim light their intense interest was plainly manifest.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Zeke was doing his utmost by absurd motions to impress upon the mind of John the fact that he must say nothing more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Zeke was doing his utmost by absurd motions to impress upon the mind of John the fact that he must say nothing more.
motionsnounUS /ˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Zeke was doing his utmost by absurd motions to impress upon the mind of John the fact that he must say nothing more.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading TWO THIEVES IN THE NIGHT The question was speedily answered when, to the dismay of his companions, John said abruptly, "That must be something like the man whose body we found to-day."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading TWO THIEVES IN THE NIGHT The question was speedily answered when, to the dismay of his companions, John said abruptly, "That must be something like the man whose body we found to-day."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Zeke was doing his utmost by absurd motions to impress upon the mind of John the fact that he must say nothing more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO THIEVES IN THE NIGHT The question was speedily answered when, to the dismay of his companions, John said abruptly, "That must be something like the man whose body we found to-day."
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The two visitors at the camp, however, were too deeply interested to lose the opportunity.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Even in the dim light their intense interest was plainly manifest.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading TWO THIEVES IN THE NIGHT The question was speedily answered when, to the dismay of his companions, John said abruptly, "That must be something like the man whose body we found to-day."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading TWO THIEVES IN THE NIGHT The question was speedily answered when, to the dismay of his companions, John said abruptly, "That must be something like the man whose body we found to-day."
express in words
From this reading Zeke was doing his utmost by absurd motions to impress upon the mind of John the fact that he must say nothing more.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading TWO THIEVES IN THE NIGHT The question was speedily answered when, to the dismay of his companions, John said abruptly, "That must be something like the man whose body we found to-day."
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading TWO THIEVES IN THE NIGHT The question was speedily answered when, to the dismay of his companions, John said abruptly, "That must be something like the man whose body we found to-day."
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Instantly both strangers were staring at the boy who had spoken.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Instantly both strangers were staring at the boy who had spoken.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Instantly both strangers were staring at the boy who had spoken.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TWO THIEVES IN THE NIGHT The question was speedily answered when, to the dismay of his companions, John said abruptly, "That must be something like the man whose body we found to-day."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO THIEVES IN THE NIGHT The question was speedily answered when, to the dismay of his companions, John said abruptly, "That must be something like the man whose body we found to-day."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Even in the dim light their intense interest was plainly manifest.
THIEVESnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading TWO THIEVES IN THE NIGHT The question was speedily answered when, to the dismay of his companions, John said abruptly, "That must be something like the man whose body we found to-day."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWO THIEVES IN THE NIGHT The question was speedily answered when, to the dismay of his companions, John said abruptly, "That must be something like the man whose body we found to-day."
to-day
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From this reading TWO THIEVES IN THE NIGHT The question was speedily answered when, to the dismay of his companions, John said abruptly, "That must be something like the man whose body we found to-day."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The two visitors at the camp, however, were too deeply interested to lose the opportunity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO THIEVES IN THE NIGHT The question was speedily answered when, to the dismay of his companions, John said abruptly, "That must be something like the man whose body we found to-day."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Zeke was doing his utmost by absurd motions to impress upon the mind of John the fact that he must say nothing more.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Zeke was doing his utmost by absurd motions to impress upon the mind of John the fact that he must say nothing more.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading The two visitors at the camp, however, were too deeply interested to lose the opportunity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TWO THIEVES IN THE NIGHT The question was speedily answered when, to the dismay of his companions, John said abruptly, "That must be something like the man whose body we found to-day."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading TWO THIEVES IN THE NIGHT The question was speedily answered when, to the dismay of his companions, John said abruptly, "That must be something like the man whose body we found to-day."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Instantly both strangers were staring at the boy who had spoken.
at the time that
From this reading TWO THIEVES IN THE NIGHT The question was speedily answered when, to the dismay of his companions, John said abruptly, "That must be something like the man whose body we found to-day."
which person or people
From this reading Instantly both strangers were staring at the boy who had spoken.
belonging to which person
From this reading TWO THIEVES IN THE NIGHT The question was speedily answered when, to the dismay of his companions, John said abruptly, "That must be something like the man whose body we found to-day."
Zeke
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From this reading Zeke was doing his utmost by absurd motions to impress upon the mind of John the fact that he must say nothing more.
