experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading Both of them looked alarmed, but Elmer noted with more or less satisfaction that the very one who might have been expected to be anxious showed the least sign of consternation.
in addition
From this reading His fat companion was also hastily scrambling out of his comfortable lodgings.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Both of them looked alarmed, but Elmer noted with more or less satisfaction that the very one who might have been expected to be anxious showed the least sign of consternation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The tall, thin tramp had jumped up from the bunk as he cried out in this fashion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Both of them looked alarmed, but Elmer noted with more or less satisfaction that the very one who might have been expected to be anxious showed the least sign of consternation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Both of them looked alarmed, but Elmer noted with more or less satisfaction that the very one who might have been expected to be anxious showed the least sign of consternation.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both of them looked alarmed, but Elmer noted with more or less satisfaction that the very one who might have been expected to be anxious showed the least sign of consternation.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading The tall, thin tramp had jumped up from the bunk as he cried out in this fashion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Both of them looked alarmed, but Elmer noted with more or less satisfaction that the very one who might have been expected to be anxious showed the least sign of consternation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TAKEN BY SURPRISE.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading His fat companion was also hastily scrambling out of his comfortable lodgings.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading His fat companion was also hastily scrambling out of his comfortable lodgings.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Both of them looked alarmed, but Elmer noted with more or less satisfaction that the very one who might have been expected to be anxious showed the least sign of consternation.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The tall, thin tramp had jumped up from the bunk as he cried out in this fashion.
Elmer
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From this reading Both of them looked alarmed, but Elmer noted with more or less satisfaction that the very one who might have been expected to be anxious showed the least sign of consternation.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Both of them looked alarmed, but Elmer noted with more or less satisfaction that the very one who might have been expected to be anxious showed the least sign of consternation.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The tall, thin tramp had jumped up from the bunk as he cried out in this fashion.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading His fat companion was also hastily scrambling out of his comfortable lodgings.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The tall, thin tramp had jumped up from the bunk as he cried out in this fashion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The tall, thin tramp had jumped up from the bunk as he cried out in this fashion.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading His fat companion was also hastily scrambling out of his comfortable lodgings.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Both of them looked alarmed, but Elmer noted with more or less satisfaction that the very one who might have been expected to be anxious showed the least sign of consternation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The tall, thin tramp had jumped up from the bunk as he cried out in this fashion.
HEY
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From this reading "HEY! what's that?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His fat companion was also hastily scrambling out of his comfortable lodgings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The tall, thin tramp had jumped up from the bunk as he cried out in this fashion.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The tall, thin tramp had jumped up from the bunk as he cried out in this fashion.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Both of them looked alarmed, but Elmer noted with more or less satisfaction that the very one who might have been expected to be anxious showed the least sign of consternation.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Both of them looked alarmed, but Elmer noted with more or less satisfaction that the very one who might have been expected to be anxious showed the least sign of consternation.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading His fat companion was also hastily scrambling out of his comfortable lodgings.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Both of them looked alarmed, but Elmer noted with more or less satisfaction that the very one who might have been expected to be anxious showed the least sign of consternation.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Both of them looked alarmed, but Elmer noted with more or less satisfaction that the very one who might have been expected to be anxious showed the least sign of consternation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Both of them looked alarmed, but Elmer noted with more or less satisfaction that the very one who might have been expected to be anxious showed the least sign of consternation.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Both of them looked alarmed, but Elmer noted with more or less satisfaction that the very one who might have been expected to be anxious showed the least sign of consternation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His fat companion was also hastily scrambling out of his comfortable lodgings.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Both of them looked alarmed, but Elmer noted with more or less satisfaction that the very one who might have been expected to be anxious showed the least sign of consternation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Both of them looked alarmed, but Elmer noted with more or less satisfaction that the very one who might have been expected to be anxious showed the least sign of consternation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The tall, thin tramp had jumped up from the bunk as he cried out in this fashion.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Both of them looked alarmed, but Elmer noted with more or less satisfaction that the very one who might have been expected to be anxious showed the least sign of consternation.
scramblingverbUS /ˈskræmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “scramble” — to move hurriedly
From this reading His fat companion was also hastily scrambling out of his comfortable lodgings.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Both of them looked alarmed, but Elmer noted with more or less satisfaction that the very one who might have been expected to be anxious showed the least sign of consternation.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Both of them looked alarmed, but Elmer noted with more or less satisfaction that the very one who might have been expected to be anxious showed the least sign of consternation.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading TAKEN BY SURPRISE.
TAKENadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading TAKEN BY SURPRISE.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The tall, thin tramp had jumped up from the bunk as he cried out in this fashion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "HEY! what's that?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The tall, thin tramp had jumped up from the bunk as he cried out in this fashion.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Both of them looked alarmed, but Elmer noted with more or less satisfaction that the very one who might have been expected to be anxious showed the least sign of consternation.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading The tall, thin tramp had jumped up from the bunk as he cried out in this fashion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The tall, thin tramp had jumped up from the bunk as he cried out in this fashion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Both of them looked alarmed, but Elmer noted with more or less satisfaction that the very one who might have been expected to be anxious showed the least sign of consternation.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading The tall, thin tramp had jumped up from the bunk as he cried out in this fashion.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The tall, thin tramp had jumped up from the bunk as he cried out in this fashion.
precisely as stated
From this reading Both of them looked alarmed, but Elmer noted with more or less satisfaction that the very one who might have been expected to be anxious showed the least sign of consternation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His fat companion was also hastily scrambling out of his comfortable lodgings.
what's
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From this reading "HEY! what's that?"
which person or people
From this reading Both of them looked alarmed, but Elmer noted with more or less satisfaction that the very one who might have been expected to be anxious showed the least sign of consternation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Both of them looked alarmed, but Elmer noted with more or less satisfaction that the very one who might have been expected to be anxious showed the least sign of consternation.
