AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SURPRISING PASSENGER "We haven't got your bond," said Fred quickly.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Fred glanced anxiously about the dock to ascertain if help was near in case it should be required.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
anxiouslyadverbUS /ˈæŋkʃəsli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Fred glanced anxiously about the dock to ascertain if help was near in case it should be required.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading Fred glanced anxiously about the dock to ascertain if help was near in case it should be required.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fred glanced anxiously about the dock to ascertain if help was near in case it should be required.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "We found it on the boat."
bondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading A SURPRISING PASSENGER "We haven't got your bond," said Fred quickly.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading Fred glanced anxiously about the dock to ascertain if help was near in case it should be required.
defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
demandedverbUS /dɪˈmændəd/
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Where is it?" demanded the stranger.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading Fred glanced anxiously about the dock to ascertain if help was near in case it should be required.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading "We found it on the boat."
Fred
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From this reading A SURPRISING PASSENGER "We haven't got your bond," said Fred quickly.
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A SURPRISING PASSENGER "We haven't got your bond," said Fred quickly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
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From this reading A SURPRISING PASSENGER "We haven't got your bond," said Fred quickly.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Fred glanced anxiously about the dock to ascertain if help was near in case it should be required.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Where is it?" demanded the stranger.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Fred glanced anxiously about the dock to ascertain if help was near in case it should be required.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "We found it on the boat."
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
PASSENGERnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
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 A SURPRISING PASSENGER "We haven't got your bond," said Fred quickly.
possessionnounUS /pəˈzeʃən/
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading A SURPRISING PASSENGER "We haven't got your bond," said Fred quickly.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Fred glanced anxiously about the dock to ascertain if help was near in case it should be required.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A SURPRISING PASSENGER "We haven't got your bond," said Fred quickly.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Fred glanced anxiously about the dock to ascertain if help was near in case it should be required.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
strangernounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading "Where is it?" demanded the stranger.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
SURPRISINGadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading A SURPRISING PASSENGER "We haven't got your bond," said Fred quickly.
suspicionnounUS /səˈspɪʃən/
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A SURPRISING PASSENGER "We haven't got your bond," said Fred quickly.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
WhereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where is it?" demanded the stranger.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was somewhat uneasy as he was aware when he glanced keenly at the man that he was unusually strong and if he really had obtained possession of the security in a way that was open to suspicion it was quite probable that he would not hesitate to defend what he had taken.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A SURPRISING PASSENGER "We haven't got your bond," said Fred quickly.
