Chapter XXII

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

From this reading A QUEER FIND Dan and Mr. Harrison found quite a crowd gathered about Hank’s store.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A QUEER FIND Dan and Mr. Harrison found quite a crowd gathered about Hank’s store.

anew

From this reading Hank was kept so busy answering questions, and telling over again, for perhaps the twentieth time, the story of how he had discovered the robbery, that he could not wait on customers.

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

From this reading A QUEER FIND Dan and Mr. Harrison found quite a crowd gathered about Hank’s store.

replying

From this reading Hank was kept so busy answering questions, and telling over again, for perhaps the twentieth time, the story of how he had discovered the robbery, that he could not wait on customers.

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

From this reading “Soon’s as I see them cigars gone, I knowed I’d been robbed,” said Hank.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Some were inside, where they gazed in open-mouthed wonder at the broken window, and looked at the cigar case, stripped of most of its contents.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “Soon’s as I see them cigars gone, I knowed I’d been robbed,” said Hank.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Some were inside, where they gazed in open-mouthed wonder at the broken window, and looked at the cigar case, stripped of most of its contents.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Hank was kept so busy answering questions, and telling over again, for perhaps the twentieth time, the story of how he had discovered the robbery, that he could not wait on customers.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Some were inside, where they gazed in open-mouthed wonder at the broken window, and looked at the cigar case, stripped of most of its contents.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading Some were inside, where they gazed in open-mouthed wonder at the broken window, and looked at the cigar case, stripped of most of its contents.

plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading “Soon’s as I see them cigars gone, I knowed I’d been robbed,” said Hank.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Some were inside, where they gazed in open-mouthed wonder at the broken window, and looked at the cigar case, stripped of most of its contents.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Hank was kept so busy answering questions, and telling over again, for perhaps the twentieth time, the story of how he had discovered the robbery, that he could not wait on customers.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading A QUEER FIND Dan and Mr. Harrison found quite a crowd gathered about Hank’s store.

plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading Hank was kept so busy answering questions, and telling over again, for perhaps the twentieth time, the story of how he had discovered the robbery, that he could not wait on customers.

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From this reading A QUEER FIND Dan and Mr. Harrison found quite a crowd gathered about Hank’s store.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Hank was kept so busy answering questions, and telling over again, for perhaps the twentieth time, the story of how he had discovered the robbery, that he could not wait on customers.

a movement into or inward

From this reading “May I have a few words with you?” inquired Mr. Harrison, entering with Dan, and interrupting the storekeeper’s recital.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading “May I have a few words with you?” inquired Mr. Harrison, entering with Dan, and interrupting the storekeeper’s recital.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading A QUEER FIND Dan and Mr. Harrison found quite a crowd gathered about Hank’s store.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Hank was kept so busy answering questions, and telling over again, for perhaps the twentieth time, the story of how he had discovered the robbery, that he could not wait on customers.

set up or found

From this reading A QUEER FIND Dan and Mr. Harrison found quite a crowd gathered about Hank’s store.

brought together in one place

From this reading A QUEER FIND Dan and Mr. Harrison found quite a crowd gathered about Hank’s store.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Some were inside, where they gazed in open-mouthed wonder at the broken window, and looked at the cigar case, stripped of most of its contents.

destroyed or killed

From this reading “Soon’s as I see them cigars gone, I knowed I’d been robbed,” said Hank.

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

From this reading Hank was kept so busy answering questions, and telling over again, for perhaps the twentieth time, the story of how he had discovered the robbery, that he could not wait on customers.

a coil of rope or wool or yarn

From this reading Hank was kept so busy answering questions, and telling over again, for perhaps the twentieth time, the story of how he had discovered the robbery, that he could not wait on customers.

possessive form of “hank” — a coil of rope or wool or yarn

From this reading A QUEER FIND Dan and Mr. Harrison found quite a crowd gathered about Hank’s store.

English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)

From this reading A QUEER FIND Dan and Mr. Harrison found quite a crowd gathered about Hank’s store.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “May I have a few words with you?” inquired Mr. Harrison, entering with Dan, and interrupting the storekeeper’s recital.

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

From this reading Hank was kept so busy answering questions, and telling over again, for perhaps the twentieth time, the story of how he had discovered the robbery, that he could not wait on customers.

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From this reading Hank was kept so busy answering questions, and telling over again, for perhaps the twentieth time, the story of how he had discovered the robbery, that he could not wait on customers.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Soon’s as I see them cigars gone, I knowed I’d been robbed,” said Hank.

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From this reading “Soon’s as I see them cigars gone, I knowed I’d been robbed,” said Hank.

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

From this reading Some were inside, where they gazed in open-mouthed wonder at the broken window, and looked at the cigar case, stripped of most of its contents.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading “May I have a few words with you?” inquired Mr. Harrison, entering with Dan, and interrupting the storekeeper’s recital.

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

From this reading Some were inside, where they gazed in open-mouthed wonder at the broken window, and looked at the cigar case, stripped of most of its contents.

-ing form of “interrupt” — make a break in

From this reading “May I have a few words with you?” inquired Mr. Harrison, entering with Dan, and interrupting the storekeeper’s recital.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Some were inside, where they gazed in open-mouthed wonder at the broken window, and looked at the cigar case, stripped of most of its contents.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Hank was kept so busy answering questions, and telling over again, for perhaps the twentieth time, the story of how he had discovered the robbery, that he could not wait on customers.

past form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “Soon’s as I see them cigars gone, I knowed I’d been robbed,” said Hank.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Some were inside, where they gazed in open-mouthed wonder at the broken window, and looked at the cigar case, stripped of most of its contents.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “May I have a few words with you?” inquired Mr. Harrison, entering with Dan, and interrupting the storekeeper’s recital.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Some were inside, where they gazed in open-mouthed wonder at the broken window, and looked at the cigar case, stripped of most of its contents.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A QUEER FIND Dan and Mr. Harrison found quite a crowd gathered about Hank’s store.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Hank was kept so busy answering questions, and telling over again, for perhaps the twentieth time, the story of how he had discovered the robbery, that he could not wait on customers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Some were inside, where they gazed in open-mouthed wonder at the broken window, and looked at the cigar case, stripped of most of its contents.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Hank was kept so busy answering questions, and telling over again, for perhaps the twentieth time, the story of how he had discovered the robbery, that he could not wait on customers.

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

From this reading Some were inside, where they gazed in open-mouthed wonder at the broken window, and looked at the cigar case, stripped of most of its contents.

above and across; more than

From this reading Hank was kept so busy answering questions, and telling over again, for perhaps the twentieth time, the story of how he had discovered the robbery, that he could not wait on customers.

by chance

From this reading Hank was kept so busy answering questions, and telling over again, for perhaps the twentieth time, the story of how he had discovered the robbery, that he could not wait on customers.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading A QUEER FIND Dan and Mr. Harrison found quite a crowd gathered about Hank’s store.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Hank was kept so busy answering questions, and telling over again, for perhaps the twentieth time, the story of how he had discovered the robbery, that he could not wait on customers.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading A QUEER FIND Dan and Mr. Harrison found quite a crowd gathered about Hank’s store.

the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading “May I have a few words with you?” inquired Mr. Harrison, entering with Dan, and interrupting the storekeeper’s recital.

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading “Soon’s as I see them cigars gone, I knowed I’d been robbed,” said Hank.

larceny by threat of violence

From this reading Hank was kept so busy answering questions, and telling over again, for perhaps the twentieth time, the story of how he had discovered the robbery, that he could not wait on customers.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Soon’s as I see them cigars gone, I knowed I’d been robbed,” said Hank.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Soon’s as I see them cigars gone, I knowed I’d been robbed,” said Hank.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Hank was kept so busy answering questions, and telling over again, for perhaps the twentieth time, the story of how he had discovered the robbery, that he could not wait on customers.

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

From this reading Some were inside, where they gazed in open-mouthed wonder at the broken window, and looked at the cigar case, stripped of most of its contents.

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

From this reading “Soon’s as I see them cigars gone, I knowed I’d been robbed,” said Hank.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading A QUEER FIND Dan and Mr. Harrison found quite a crowd gathered about Hank’s store.

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

From this reading “May I have a few words with you?” inquired Mr. Harrison, entering with Dan, and interrupting the storekeeper’s recital.

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 Hank was kept so busy answering questions, and telling over again, for perhaps the twentieth time, the story of how he had discovered the robbery, that he could not wait on customers.

having only essential or minimal features

From this reading Some were inside, where they gazed in open-mouthed wonder at the broken window, and looked at the cigar case, stripped of most of its contents.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Hank was kept so busy answering questions, and telling over again, for perhaps the twentieth time, the story of how he had discovered the robbery, that he could not wait on customers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Hank was kept so busy answering questions, and telling over again, for perhaps the twentieth time, the story of how he had discovered the robbery, that he could not wait on customers.

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

From this reading Some were inside, where they gazed in open-mouthed wonder at the broken window, and looked at the cigar case, stripped of most of its contents.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “Soon’s as I see them cigars gone, I knowed I’d been robbed,” said Hank.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Some were inside, where they gazed in open-mouthed wonder at the broken window, and looked at the cigar case, stripped of most of its contents.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Hank was kept so busy answering questions, and telling over again, for perhaps the twentieth time, the story of how he had discovered the robbery, that he could not wait on customers.

position 20 in a countable series of things

From this reading Hank was kept so busy answering questions, and telling over again, for perhaps the twentieth time, the story of how he had discovered the robbery, that he could not wait on customers.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Hank was kept so busy answering questions, and telling over again, for perhaps the twentieth time, the story of how he had discovered the robbery, that he could not wait on customers.

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

From this reading Hank was kept so busy answering questions, and telling over again, for perhaps the twentieth time, the story of how he had discovered the robbery, that he could not wait on customers.

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

From this reading Some were inside, where they gazed in open-mouthed wonder at the broken window, and looked at the cigar case, stripped of most of its contents.

in or at the place that

From this reading Some were inside, where they gazed in open-mouthed wonder at the broken window, and looked at the cigar case, stripped of most of its contents.

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 Some were inside, where they gazed in open-mouthed wonder at the broken window, and looked at the cigar case, stripped of most of its contents.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “May I have a few words with you?” inquired Mr. Harrison, entering with Dan, and interrupting the storekeeper’s recital.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Some were inside, where they gazed in open-mouthed wonder at the broken window, and looked at the cigar case, stripped of most of its contents.

the words that are spoken

From this reading “May I have a few words with you?” inquired Mr. Harrison, entering with Dan, and interrupting the storekeeper’s recital.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “May I have a few words with you?” inquired Mr. Harrison, entering with Dan, and interrupting the storekeeper’s recital.