used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE WOOD The others received the astonishing pronouncement of Billy Walker with varying emotions, of which the chief was a candid incredulity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then, swiftly, an expression of relief showed on his heavy face, and he spoke glibly enough:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then, swiftly, an expression of relief showed on his heavy face, and he spoke glibly enough:
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading IN THE WOOD The others received the astonishing pronouncement of Billy Walker with varying emotions, of which the chief was a candid incredulity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Roy demanded, breaking the silence of surprise, which had at first held the three.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading IN THE WOOD The others received the astonishing pronouncement of Billy Walker with varying emotions, of which the chief was a candid incredulity.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Roy demanded, breaking the silence of surprise, which had at first held the three.
candidadjectiveUS /ˈkændəd/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading IN THE WOOD The others received the astonishing pronouncement of Billy Walker with varying emotions, of which the chief was a candid incredulity.
a person who is in charge
From this reading IN THE WOOD The others received the astonishing pronouncement of Billy Walker with varying emotions, of which the chief was a candid incredulity.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Roy demanded, breaking the silence of surprise, which had at first held the three.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “How in the world do you justify that remarkable statement?”
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading For a moment, Billy showed traces of embarrassment.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading IN THE WOOD The others received the astonishing pronouncement of Billy Walker with varying emotions, of which the chief was a candid incredulity.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Then, swiftly, an expression of relief showed on his heavy face, and he spoke glibly enough:
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Then, swiftly, an expression of relief showed on his heavy face, and he spoke glibly enough:
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Then, swiftly, an expression of relief showed on his heavy face, and he spoke glibly enough:
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Roy demanded, breaking the silence of surprise, which had at first held the three.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment, Billy showed traces of embarrassment.
gliblyadverbUS /ˈɡlɪbli/
with superficial plausibility
From this reading Then, swiftly, an expression of relief showed on his heavy face, and he spoke glibly enough:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Roy demanded, breaking the silence of surprise, which had at first held the three.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, swiftly, an expression of relief showed on his heavy face, and he spoke glibly enough:
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Then, swiftly, an expression of relief showed on his heavy face, and he spoke glibly enough:
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Roy demanded, breaking the silence of surprise, which had at first held the three.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, swiftly, an expression of relief showed on his heavy face, and he spoke glibly enough:
How
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From this reading “How in the world do you justify that remarkable statement?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE WOOD The others received the astonishing pronouncement of Billy Walker with varying emotions, of which the chief was a candid incredulity.
incredulitynounUS /ˌɪnkrəˈduːlɪti/
doubt about the truth of something
From this reading IN THE WOOD The others received the astonishing pronouncement of Billy Walker with varying emotions, of which the chief was a candid incredulity.
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading “How in the world do you justify that remarkable statement?”
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment, Billy showed traces of embarrassment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE WOOD The others received the astonishing pronouncement of Billy Walker with varying emotions, of which the chief was a candid incredulity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then, swiftly, an expression of relief showed on his heavy face, and he spoke glibly enough:
others
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From this reading IN THE WOOD The others received the astonishing pronouncement of Billy Walker with varying emotions, of which the chief was a candid incredulity.
pronouncementnounUS /prəˈnaʊnsmənt/
an authoritative declaration
From this reading IN THE WOOD The others received the astonishing pronouncement of Billy Walker with varying emotions, of which the chief was a candid incredulity.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading IN THE WOOD The others received the astonishing pronouncement of Billy Walker with varying emotions, of which the chief was a candid incredulity.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Then, swiftly, an expression of relief showed on his heavy face, and he spoke glibly enough:
unusual or striking
From this reading “How in the world do you justify that remarkable statement?”
Roy
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From this reading Roy demanded, breaking the silence of surprise, which had at first held the three.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading For a moment, Billy showed traces of embarrassment.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Roy demanded, breaking the silence of surprise, which had at first held the three.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Then, swiftly, an expression of relief showed on his heavy face, and he spoke glibly enough:
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading “How in the world do you justify that remarkable statement?”
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Roy demanded, breaking the silence of surprise, which had at first held the three.
in a swift manner
From this reading Then, swiftly, an expression of relief showed on his heavy face, and he spoke glibly enough:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “How in the world do you justify that remarkable statement?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE WOOD The others received the astonishing pronouncement of Billy Walker with varying emotions, of which the chief was a candid incredulity.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, swiftly, an expression of relief showed on his heavy face, and he spoke glibly enough:
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Roy demanded, breaking the silence of surprise, which had at first held the three.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading For a moment, Billy showed traces of embarrassment.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading IN THE WOOD The others received the astonishing pronouncement of Billy Walker with varying emotions, of which the chief was a candid incredulity.
WalkernounUS /ˈwɔːkər/
New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)
From this reading IN THE WOOD The others received the astonishing pronouncement of Billy Walker with varying emotions, of which the chief was a candid incredulity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE WOOD The others received the astonishing pronouncement of Billy Walker with varying emotions, of which the chief was a candid incredulity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN THE WOOD The others received the astonishing pronouncement of Billy Walker with varying emotions, of which the chief was a candid incredulity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN THE WOOD The others received the astonishing pronouncement of Billy Walker with varying emotions, of which the chief was a candid incredulity.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading IN THE WOOD The others received the astonishing pronouncement of Billy Walker with varying emotions, of which the chief was a candid incredulity.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “How in the world do you justify that remarkable statement?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “How in the world do you justify that remarkable statement?”
