used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It looks like a big tack lifter,” remarked one man.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “Th’ robbers used it fer a winder lifter,” added another.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
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one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “Th’ robbers used it fer a winder lifter,” added another.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
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past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
in or near a particular place or position
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beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “It looks like a big tack lifter,” remarked one man.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
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burglarsnounUS /ˈbɜːrɡlərz/
plural of “burglar” — a thief who enters a building with intent to steal
From this reading “Here, Hank,” he called, “come and see how the burglars got in your store.”
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Here, Hank,” he called, “come and see how the burglars got in your store.”
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Here, Hank,” he called, “come and see how the burglars got in your store.”
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
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cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
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Dan
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(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
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fer
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From this reading “Th’ robbers used it fer a winder lifter,” added another.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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brought together in one place
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come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Here, Hank,” he called, “come and see how the burglars got in your store.”
HanknounUS /hæŋk/
a coil of rope or wool or yarn
From this reading “Here, Hank,” he called, “come and see how the burglars got in your store.”
HarrisonnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Here, Hank,” he called, “come and see how the burglars got in your store.”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Here, Hank,” he called, “come and see how the burglars got in your store.”
how
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From this reading “Here, Hank,” he called, “come and see how the burglars got in your store.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Here, Hank,” he called, “come and see how the burglars got in your store.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It looks like a big tack lifter,” remarked one man.
lifternounUS /ˈlɪftər/
an athlete who lifts barbells
From this reading “It looks like a big tack lifter,” remarked one man.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “It looks like a big tack lifter,” remarked one man.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
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plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “It looks like a big tack lifter,” remarked one man.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “It looks like a big tack lifter,” remarked one man.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
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the force of workers available
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a form of address for a man
From this reading “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “It looks like a big tack lifter,” remarked one man.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
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plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “It looks like a big tack lifter,” remarked one man.
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading “Th’ robbers used it fer a winder lifter,” added another.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Here, Hank,” he called, “come and see how the burglars got in your store.”
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading “Here, Hank,” he called, “come and see how the burglars got in your store.”
tackverbUS /tæk/
fasten with tacks
From this reading “It looks like a big tack lifter,” remarked one man.
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading “Th’ robbers used it fer a winder lifter,” added another.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
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toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
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the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading “Th’ robbers used it fer a winder lifter,” added another.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
look attentively
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windernounUS /ˈwɪndər/
a worker who winds (e.g., a winch or clock or other mechanism)
From this reading “Th’ robbers used it fer a winder lifter,” added another.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Here, Hank,” he called, “come and see how the burglars got in your store.”
