abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading FRED'S LETTER So abrupt was their companion's departure, that Sandow and Buttons gazed after him in amazement.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading FRED'S LETTER So abrupt was their companion's departure, that Sandow and Buttons gazed after him in amazement.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading FRED'S LETTER So abrupt was their companion's departure, that Sandow and Buttons gazed after him in amazement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRED'S LETTER So abrupt was their companion's departure, that Sandow and Buttons gazed after him in amazement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Wonder what's buzzing in his head, that he wants us to remember to-night?" exclaimed the Second Former, as, having seen Fred enter the house, they resumed their way.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading "He isn't," asserted Sandow.
ButtonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading FRED'S LETTER So abrupt was their companion's departure, that Sandow and Buttons gazed after him in amazement.
buzzingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌzɪŋ/
noisy like the sound of a bee
From this reading "Wonder what's buzzing in his head, that he wants us to remember to-night?" exclaimed the Second Former, as, having seen Fred enter the house, they resumed their way.
a boy or man
From this reading "Somehow, he doesn't seem like the same chap."
companion's
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From this reading FRED'S LETTER So abrupt was their companion's departure, that Sandow and Buttons gazed after him in amazement.
the act of departing
From this reading FRED'S LETTER So abrupt was their companion's departure, that Sandow and Buttons gazed after him in amazement.
doesn't
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From this reading "Somehow, he doesn't seem like the same chap."
Don't
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From this reading "Don't know, I'm sure."
to come or go into
From this reading "Wonder what's buzzing in his head, that he wants us to remember to-night?" exclaimed the Second Former, as, having seen Fred enter the house, they resumed their way.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Wonder what's buzzing in his head, that he wants us to remember to-night?" exclaimed the Second Former, as, having seen Fred enter the house, they resumed their way.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading "Wonder what's buzzing in his head, that he wants us to remember to-night?" exclaimed the Second Former, as, having seen Fred enter the house, they resumed their way.
Fred
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From this reading "Wonder what's buzzing in his head, that he wants us to remember to-night?" exclaimed the Second Former, as, having seen Fred enter the house, they resumed their way.
FRED'S
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From this reading FRED'S LETTER So abrupt was their companion's departure, that Sandow and Buttons gazed after him in amazement.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading FRED'S LETTER So abrupt was their companion's departure, that Sandow and Buttons gazed after him in amazement.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Wonder what's buzzing in his head, that he wants us to remember to-night?" exclaimed the Second Former, as, having seen Fred enter the house, they resumed their way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Wonder what's buzzing in his head, that he wants us to remember to-night?" exclaimed the Second Former, as, having seen Fred enter the house, they resumed their way.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Wonder what's buzzing in his head, that he wants us to remember to-night?" exclaimed the Second Former, as, having seen Fred enter the house, they resumed their way.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FRED'S LETTER So abrupt was their companion's departure, that Sandow and Buttons gazed after him in amazement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Wonder what's buzzing in his head, that he wants us to remember to-night?" exclaimed the Second Former, as, having seen Fred enter the house, they resumed their way.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Wonder what's buzzing in his head, that he wants us to remember to-night?" exclaimed the Second Former, as, having seen Fred enter the house, they resumed their way.
I'm
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From this reading "Don't know, I'm sure."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRED'S LETTER So abrupt was their companion's departure, that Sandow and Buttons gazed after him in amazement.
isn't
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From this reading "He isn't," asserted Sandow.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Don't know, I'm sure."
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading FRED'S LETTER So abrupt was their companion's departure, that Sandow and Buttons gazed after him in amazement.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Somehow, he doesn't seem like the same chap."
To recall to mind.
From this reading "Wonder what's buzzing in his head, that he wants us to remember to-night?" exclaimed the Second Former, as, having seen Fred enter the house, they resumed their way.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading "Wonder what's buzzing in his head, that he wants us to remember to-night?" exclaimed the Second Former, as, having seen Fred enter the house, they resumed their way.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Somehow, he doesn't seem like the same chap."
Sandow
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From this reading FRED'S LETTER So abrupt was their companion's departure, that Sandow and Buttons gazed after him in amazement.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "Wonder what's buzzing in his head, that he wants us to remember to-night?" exclaimed the Second Former, as, having seen Fred enter the house, they resumed their way.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Somehow, he doesn't seem like the same chap."
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Wonder what's buzzing in his head, that he wants us to remember to-night?" exclaimed the Second Former, as, having seen Fred enter the house, they resumed their way.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading FRED'S LETTER So abrupt was their companion's departure, that Sandow and Buttons gazed after him in amazement.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading "Somehow, he doesn't seem like the same chap."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Don't know, I'm sure."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FRED'S LETTER So abrupt was their companion's departure, that Sandow and Buttons gazed after him in amazement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Wonder what's buzzing in his head, that he wants us to remember to-night?" exclaimed the Second Former, as, having seen Fred enter the house, they resumed their way.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading FRED'S LETTER So abrupt was their companion's departure, that Sandow and Buttons gazed after him in amazement.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Wonder what's buzzing in his head, that he wants us to remember to-night?" exclaimed the Second Former, as, having seen Fred enter the house, they resumed their way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Wonder what's buzzing in his head, that he wants us to remember to-night?" exclaimed the Second Former, as, having seen Fred enter the house, they resumed their way.
to-night
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From this reading "Wonder what's buzzing in his head, that he wants us to remember to-night?" exclaimed the Second Former, as, having seen Fred enter the house, they resumed their way.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Wonder what's buzzing in his head, that he wants us to remember to-night?" exclaimed the Second Former, as, having seen Fred enter the house, they resumed their way.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading "Wonder what's buzzing in his head, that he wants us to remember to-night?" exclaimed the Second Former, as, having seen Fred enter the house, they resumed their way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FRED'S LETTER So abrupt was their companion's departure, that Sandow and Buttons gazed after him in amazement.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Wonder what's buzzing in his head, that he wants us to remember to-night?" exclaimed the Second Former, as, having seen Fred enter the house, they resumed their way.
what's
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From this reading "Wonder what's buzzing in his head, that he wants us to remember to-night?" exclaimed the Second Former, as, having seen Fred enter the house, they resumed their way.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "Wonder what's buzzing in his head, that he wants us to remember to-night?" exclaimed the Second Former, as, having seen Fred enter the house, they resumed their way.
