Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading As the young reporter entered the institution, he saw an excited crowd of men, and some women, in line at the paying teller’s window.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As the young reporter entered the institution, he saw an excited crowd of men, and some women, in line at the paying teller’s window.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading Inside the brass gratings clerks, cashiers and other employees were very busy.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Inside the brass gratings clerks, cashiers and other employees were very busy.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

plural of “cashier” — an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money

From this reading Inside the brass gratings clerks, cashiers and other employees were very busy.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading “It _is_ a run, young man!” exclaimed a nervous tradesman, who had a check in one hand, and a copy of Larry’s paper in the other.

plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading Inside the brass gratings clerks, cashiers and other employees were very busy.

joined together into a whole

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading “It _is_ a run, young man!” exclaimed a nervous tradesman, who had a check in one hand, and a copy of Larry’s paper in the other.

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading “It looks like a run,” remarked Larry, half to himself, as he stood in the corridor, and watched the crowd of evidently frightened depositors.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading As the young reporter entered the institution, he saw an excited crowd of men, and some women, in line at the paying teller’s window.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

plural of “depositor” — a person who has deposited money in a bank or similar institution

From this reading “It looks like a run,” remarked Larry, half to himself, as he stood in the corridor, and watched the crowd of evidently frightened depositors.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

plural of “employee” — a worker who is hired to perform a job

From this reading Inside the brass gratings clerks, cashiers and other employees were very busy.

past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading As the young reporter entered the institution, he saw an excited crowd of men, and some women, in line at the paying teller’s window.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading “It looks like a run,” remarked Larry, half to himself, as he stood in the corridor, and watched the crowd of evidently frightened depositors.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading As the young reporter entered the institution, he saw an excited crowd of men, and some women, in line at the paying teller’s window.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “It _is_ a run, young man!” exclaimed a nervous tradesman, who had a check in one hand, and a copy of Larry’s paper in the other.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

made afraid

From this reading “It looks like a run,” remarked Larry, half to himself, as he stood in the corridor, and watched the crowd of evidently frightened depositors.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Inside the brass gratings clerks, cashiers and other employees were very busy.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading “It _is_ a run, young man!” exclaimed a nervous tradesman, who had a check in one hand, and a copy of Larry’s paper in the other.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading “It looks like a run,” remarked Larry, half to himself, as he stood in the corridor, and watched the crowd of evidently frightened depositors.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading “It _is_ a run, young man!” exclaimed a nervous tradesman, who had a check in one hand, and a copy of Larry’s paper in the other.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As the young reporter entered the institution, he saw an excited crowd of men, and some women, in line at the paying teller’s window.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading “It looks like a run,” remarked Larry, half to himself, as he stood in the corridor, and watched the crowd of evidently frightened depositors.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Inside the brass gratings clerks, cashiers and other employees were very busy.

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading As the young reporter entered the institution, he saw an excited crowd of men, and some women, in line at the paying teller’s window.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “It _is_ a run, young man!” exclaimed a nervous tradesman, who had a check in one hand, and a copy of Larry’s paper in the other.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “It looks like a run,” remarked Larry, half to himself, as he stood in the corridor, and watched the crowd of evidently frightened depositors.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “It _is_ a run, young man!” exclaimed a nervous tradesman, who had a check in one hand, and a copy of Larry’s paper in the other.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “It looks like a run,” remarked Larry, half to himself, as he stood in the corridor, and watched the crowd of evidently frightened depositors.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading As the young reporter entered the institution, he saw an excited crowd of men, and some women, in line at the paying teller’s window.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading “It looks like a run,” remarked Larry, half to himself, as he stood in the corridor, and watched the crowd of evidently frightened depositors.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “It _is_ a run, young man!” exclaimed a nervous tradesman, who had a check in one hand, and a copy of Larry’s paper in the other.

the force of workers available

From this reading As the young reporter entered the institution, he saw an excited crowd of men, and some women, in line at the paying teller’s window.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

easily agitated

From this reading “It _is_ a run, young man!” exclaimed a nervous tradesman, who had a check in one hand, and a copy of Larry’s paper in the other.

according to the clock

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “It _is_ a run, young man!” exclaimed a nervous tradesman, who had a check in one hand, and a copy of Larry’s paper in the other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Inside the brass gratings clerks, cashiers and other employees were very busy.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading “It _is_ a run, young man!” exclaimed a nervous tradesman, who had a check in one hand, and a copy of Larry’s paper in the other.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading As the young reporter entered the institution, he saw an excited crowd of men, and some women, in line at the paying teller’s window.

established beyond doubt

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading “It looks like a run,” remarked Larry, half to himself, as he stood in the corridor, and watched the crowd of evidently frightened depositors.

a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading As the young reporter entered the institution, he saw an excited crowd of men, and some women, in line at the paying teller’s window.

larceny by threat of violence

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading “It looks like a run,” remarked Larry, half to himself, as he stood in the corridor, and watched the crowd of evidently frightened depositors.

cut with a saw

From this reading As the young reporter entered the institution, he saw an excited crowd of men, and some women, in line at the paying teller’s window.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading As the young reporter entered the institution, he saw an excited crowd of men, and some women, in line at the paying teller’s window.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading “It looks like a run,” remarked Larry, half to himself, as he stood in the corridor, and watched the crowd of evidently frightened depositors.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

possessive form of “teller” — United States physicist (born in Hungary) who worked on the first atom bomb and the first hydrogen bomb (1908-2003)

From this reading As the young reporter entered the institution, he saw an excited crowd of men, and some women, in line at the paying teller’s window.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

in or at that place or location

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading “It looks like a run,” remarked Larry, half to himself, as he stood in the corridor, and watched the crowd of evidently frightened depositors.

a merchant who owns or manages a shop

From this reading “It _is_ a run, young man!” exclaimed a nervous tradesman, who had a check in one hand, and a copy of Larry’s paper in the other.

precisely as stated

From this reading Inside the brass gratings clerks, cashiers and other employees were very busy.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading “It looks like a run,” remarked Larry, half to himself, as he stood in the corridor, and watched the crowd of evidently frightened depositors.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Inside the brass gratings clerks, cashiers and other employees were very busy.

at the time that

From this reading LARRY AT THE BANK There was quite a different scene being enacted in the Consolidated National Bank when Larry arrived there, about three o’clock on the afternoon of the day his story of the robbery came out, and proved such a sensational “beat,” than there was on his first visit.

which person or people

From this reading “It _is_ a run, young man!” exclaimed a nervous tradesman, who had a check in one hand, and a copy of Larry’s paper in the other.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading As the young reporter entered the institution, he saw an excited crowd of men, and some women, in line at the paying teller’s window.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading As the young reporter entered the institution, he saw an excited crowd of men, and some women, in line at the paying teller’s window.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading As the young reporter entered the institution, he saw an excited crowd of men, and some women, in line at the paying teller’s window.