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From this reading He then requested anyone who wished to step up so as to see that the numbers in the box ran from 1 to 100.
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From this reading He then requested anyone who wished to step up so as to see that the numbers in the box ran from 1 to 100.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The crowd drew closer to the high box which served as a platform, as the man stepped upon it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "We're just in time," announced Mary, "and here comes the man who sold us the tickets."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "We're just in time," announced Mary, "and here comes the man who sold us the tickets."
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "We're just in time," announced Mary, "and here comes the man who sold us the tickets."
any person at all
From this reading He then requested anyone who wished to step up so as to see that the numbers in the box ran from 1 to 100.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading The first thing he did was to open a shoe box, which he had been carrying under his arm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The crowd drew closer to the high box which served as a platform, as the man stepped upon it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The first thing he did was to open a shoe box, which he had been carrying under his arm.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading The crowd drew closer to the high box which served as a platform, as the man stepped upon it.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The first thing he did was to open a shoe box, which he had been carrying under his arm.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The crowd drew closer to the high box which served as a platform, as the man stepped upon it.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "We're just in time," announced Mary, "and here comes the man who sold us the tickets."
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The crowd drew closer to the high box which served as a platform, as the man stepped upon it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The first thing he did was to open a shoe box, which he had been carrying under his arm.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The crowd drew closer to the high box which served as a platform, as the man stepped upon it.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Several people examined the slips in the box and seemed satisfied that what he had told them was true.
EXCITINGadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "We're just in time," announced Mary, "and here comes the man who sold us the tickets."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first thing he did was to open a shoe box, which he had been carrying under his arm.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He then requested anyone who wished to step up so as to see that the numbers in the box ran from 1 to 100.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The first thing he did was to open a shoe box, which he had been carrying under his arm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first thing he did was to open a shoe box, which he had been carrying under his arm.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "We're just in time," announced Mary, "and here comes the man who sold us the tickets."
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The crowd drew closer to the high box which served as a platform, as the man stepped upon it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The first thing he did was to open a shoe box, which he had been carrying under his arm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "We're just in time," announced Mary, "and here comes the man who sold us the tickets."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The crowd drew closer to the high box which served as a platform, as the man stepped upon it.
and nothing more
From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "We're just in time," announced Mary, "and here comes the man who sold us the tickets."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "We're just in time," announced Mary, "and here comes the man who sold us the tickets."
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "We're just in time," announced Mary, "and here comes the man who sold us the tickets."
a particular point in time
From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "We're just in time," announced Mary, "and here comes the man who sold us the tickets."
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading He then requested anyone who wished to step up so as to see that the numbers in the box ran from 1 to 100.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The first thing he did was to open a shoe box, which he had been carrying under his arm.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Several people examined the slips in the box and seemed satisfied that what he had told them was true.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading The crowd drew closer to the high box which served as a platform, as the man stepped upon it.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He then requested anyone who wished to step up so as to see that the numbers in the box ran from 1 to 100.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading He then requested anyone who wished to step up so as to see that the numbers in the box ran from 1 to 100.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Several people examined the slips in the box and seemed satisfied that what he had told them was true.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He then requested anyone who wished to step up so as to see that the numbers in the box ran from 1 to 100.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Several people examined the slips in the box and seemed satisfied that what he had told them was true.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The crowd drew closer to the high box which served as a platform, as the man stepped upon it.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several people examined the slips in the box and seemed satisfied that what he had told them was true.
shoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading The first thing he did was to open a shoe box, which he had been carrying under his arm.
slipsnounUS /slɪps/
plural of “slip” — a socially awkward or tactless act
From this reading Several people examined the slips in the box and seemed satisfied that what he had told them was true.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He then requested anyone who wished to step up so as to see that the numbers in the box ran from 1 to 100.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "We're just in time," announced Mary, "and here comes the man who sold us the tickets."
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He then requested anyone who wished to step up so as to see that the numbers in the box ran from 1 to 100.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading The crowd drew closer to the high box which served as a platform, as the man stepped upon it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He then requested anyone who wished to step up so as to see that the numbers in the box ran from 1 to 100.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "We're just in time," announced Mary, "and here comes the man who sold us the tickets."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Several people examined the slips in the box and seemed satisfied that what he had told them was true.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then requested anyone who wished to step up so as to see that the numbers in the box ran from 1 to 100.
a special situation
From this reading The first thing he did was to open a shoe box, which he had been carrying under his arm.
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "We're just in time," announced Mary, "and here comes the man who sold us the tickets."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "We're just in time," announced Mary, "and here comes the man who sold us the tickets."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The crowd drew closer to the high box which served as a platform, as the man stepped upon it.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Several people examined the slips in the box and seemed satisfied that what he had told them was true.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Several people examined the slips in the box and seemed satisfied that what he had told them was true.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The first thing he did was to open a shoe box, which he had been carrying under his arm.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He then requested anyone who wished to step up so as to see that the numbers in the box ran from 1 to 100.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The crowd drew closer to the high box which served as a platform, as the man stepped upon it.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "We're just in time," announced Mary, "and here comes the man who sold us the tickets."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first thing he did was to open a shoe box, which he had been carrying under his arm.
We're
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From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "We're just in time," announced Mary, "and here comes the man who sold us the tickets."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Several people examined the slips in the box and seemed satisfied that what he had told them was true.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The crowd drew closer to the high box which served as a platform, as the man stepped upon it.
which person or people
From this reading AN EXCITING MOMENT "We're just in time," announced Mary, "and here comes the man who sold us the tickets."
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He then requested anyone who wished to step up so as to see that the numbers in the box ran from 1 to 100.
