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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.
act
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From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
advice
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From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.
all
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From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
approach
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From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.
ask
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From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
away
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From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
bank
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From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
believed
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From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.
best
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From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
boy
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From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.
busily
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From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
business
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From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
cashier
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From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
closing
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From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.
comenounUS /come/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.
coming
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From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.
coursenounUS /course/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.
day
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From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜrmɪnd/
having firmly decided to do something
From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.
Dick
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From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.
donenounUS /done/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
door
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From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
dragged
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From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.
duties
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From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
easy
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From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
effect
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From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
engaged
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From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
enough
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From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
family
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From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
felt
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From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
find
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From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
force
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From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
FREES
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From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.
Gibbs
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From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
Goodwyn
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From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
got
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From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
Graylock
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From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
harboring
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From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
hearing
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From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.
held
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From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.
horse
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From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
hours
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From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.
imaginenounUS /ˈimagine/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
imagined
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From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.
interruptednounUS /ˈinterrupted/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
with sharp attention or strong interest
From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
knew
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From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
leastnounUS /least/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
less
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From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.
like
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From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.
lookednounUS /looked/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
lost
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From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
luncheon
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From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
MINDnounUS /mind/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.
more
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From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
Mr
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From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
nevernounUS /never/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.
new
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From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
now
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From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
opinion
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From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.
other
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From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
people
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From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
perhaps
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From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
period
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From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
piece
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From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
prevented
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From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
put
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From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
quarter
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From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.
RECEIVING
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From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.
remain
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From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
robbery
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From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
rule
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From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
said
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From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.
second
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From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
see
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From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.
seemednounUS /seemed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.
serious
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From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
several
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From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
shut
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From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
solemn
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From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
some
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From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.
somewhere
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From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.
speak
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From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.
stable
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From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
stolen
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From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
surenounUS /sure/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.
suspicion
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From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.
sympathy
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From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.
talks
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From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
TELLER
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From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.
teller's
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From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.
tellers
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From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.
thoughtnounUS /thought/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.
up
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From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As the other got away some time before his duties were done he thought it best to approach him after the luncheon period--and a new rule had been put in force now to the effect that one of the tellers must remain in the bank all the time, so that business might not be interrupted--it is easy to shut the stable door after the horse is stolen; but at least by such an act a second robbery may be prevented.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.
window
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From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.
Winslow
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From this reading The boy had determined that he would speak to Mr. Winslow about the suspicion he was harboring, for he believed he was sure to find more or less sympathy in that quarter, after hearing what the teller had thought of Mr. Graylock.
wire
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From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He knew that Mr. Gibbs was busily engaged, and that he held several talks with some one over the wire; the cashier looked solemn enough to make people imagine he had lost some of his family, for this was a serious piece of business with Mr. Goodwyn, and he felt it keenly, perhaps more than Dick imagined.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE RECEIVING TELLER FREES HIS MIND The day dragged its course along, but it seemed as though closing time would never come to Dick.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I would like to ask your opinion and advice about something, Mr. Winslow, if I could see you somewhere after closing hours," Dick said, coming up to the teller's window.
