1917
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From this reading A police sergeant, detecting you in the crowd, approaches you, lays his hand on your collar, and informs you that you are under arrest for killing a trolley conductor in Altoona, Pa., in 1917.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You are, say, a peaceable citizen on your way home from your place of employment.
accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading Amazed by the accusation, you decide hastily that the officer has lost his wits, and take to your heels.
AltoonanounUS /ˌælˈtuːnə/
a town in central Pennsylvania
From this reading A police sergeant, detecting you in the crowd, approaches you, lays his hand on your collar, and informs you that you are under arrest for killing a trolley conductor in Altoona, Pa., in 1917.
AmazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Amazed by the accusation, you decide hastily that the officer has lost his wits, and take to your heels.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Let us imagine an example.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A police sergeant, detecting you in the crowd, approaches you, lays his hand on your collar, and informs you that you are under arrest for killing a trolley conductor in Altoona, Pa., in 1917.
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading A police sergeant, detecting you in the crowd, approaches you, lays his hand on your collar, and informs you that you are under arrest for killing a trolley conductor in Altoona, Pa., in 1917.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are, say, a peaceable citizen on your way home from your place of employment.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading A police sergeant, detecting you in the crowd, approaches you, lays his hand on your collar, and informs you that you are under arrest for killing a trolley conductor in Altoona, Pa., in 1917.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Amazed by the accusation, you decide hastily that the officer has lost his wits, and take to your heels.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading You are, say, a peaceable citizen on your way home from your place of employment.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading A police sergeant, detecting you in the crowd, approaches you, lays his hand on your collar, and informs you that you are under arrest for killing a trolley conductor in Altoona, Pa., in 1917.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading A police sergeant, detecting you in the crowd, approaches you, lays his hand on your collar, and informs you that you are under arrest for killing a trolley conductor in Altoona, Pa., in 1917.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading A police sergeant, detecting you in the crowd, approaches you, lays his hand on your collar, and informs you that you are under arrest for killing a trolley conductor in Altoona, Pa., in 1917.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading Amazed by the accusation, you decide hastily that the officer has lost his wits, and take to your heels.
detectingnounUS /dɪˈtektɪŋ/
a police investigation to determine the perpetrator
From this reading A police sergeant, detecting you in the crowd, approaches you, lays his hand on your collar, and informs you that you are under arrest for killing a trolley conductor in Altoona, Pa., in 1917.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading You are, say, a peaceable citizen on your way home from your place of employment.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Let us imagine an example.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A police sergeant, detecting you in the crowd, approaches you, lays his hand on your collar, and informs you that you are under arrest for killing a trolley conductor in Altoona, Pa., in 1917.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading You are, say, a peaceable citizen on your way home from your place of employment.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A police sergeant, detecting you in the crowd, approaches you, lays his hand on your collar, and informs you that you are under arrest for killing a trolley conductor in Altoona, Pa., in 1917.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Amazed by the accusation, you decide hastily that the officer has lost his wits, and take to your heels.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Amazed by the accusation, you decide hastily that the officer has lost his wits, and take to your heels.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He pursues you.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Amazed by the accusation, you decide hastily that the officer has lost his wits, and take to your heels.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A police sergeant, detecting you in the crowd, approaches you, lays his hand on your collar, and informs you that you are under arrest for killing a trolley conductor in Altoona, Pa., in 1917.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading You are, say, a peaceable citizen on your way home from your place of employment.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Let us imagine an example.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A police sergeant, detecting you in the crowd, approaches you, lays his hand on your collar, and informs you that you are under arrest for killing a trolley conductor in Altoona, Pa., in 1917.
informsverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmz/
third-person singular of “inform” — impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading A police sergeant, detecting you in the crowd, approaches you, lays his hand on your collar, and informs you that you are under arrest for killing a trolley conductor in Altoona, Pa., in 1917.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading A police sergeant, detecting you in the crowd, approaches you, lays his hand on your collar, and informs you that you are under arrest for killing a trolley conductor in Altoona, Pa., in 1917.
laysnounUS /leɪz/
plural of “lay” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading A police sergeant, detecting you in the crowd, approaches you, lays his hand on your collar, and informs you that you are under arrest for killing a trolley conductor in Altoona, Pa., in 1917.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us imagine an example.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Amazed by the accusation, you decide hastily that the officer has lost his wits, and take to your heels.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You are, say, a peaceable citizen on your way home from your place of employment.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Amazed by the accusation, you decide hastily that the officer has lost his wits, and take to your heels.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You are, say, a peaceable citizen on your way home from your place of employment.
PanounUS /pɑː/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading A police sergeant, detecting you in the crowd, approaches you, lays his hand on your collar, and informs you that you are under arrest for killing a trolley conductor in Altoona, Pa., in 1917.
peaceableadjectiveUS /ˈpiːsəbəl/
inclined or disposed to peace
From this reading You are, say, a peaceable citizen on your way home from your place of employment.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading You are, say, a peaceable citizen on your way home from your place of employment.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading A police sergeant, detecting you in the crowd, approaches you, lays his hand on your collar, and informs you that you are under arrest for killing a trolley conductor in Altoona, Pa., in 1917.
pursuesverbUS /pərˈsuːz/
third-person singular of “pursue” — carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading He pursues you.
express in words
From this reading You are, say, a peaceable citizen on your way home from your place of employment.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading A police sergeant, detecting you in the crowd, approaches you, lays his hand on your collar, and informs you that you are under arrest for killing a trolley conductor in Altoona, Pa., in 1917.
carry out
From this reading Amazed by the accusation, you decide hastily that the officer has lost his wits, and take to your heels.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A police sergeant, detecting you in the crowd, approaches you, lays his hand on your collar, and informs you that you are under arrest for killing a trolley conductor in Altoona, Pa., in 1917.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A police sergeant, detecting you in the crowd, approaches you, lays his hand on your collar, and informs you that you are under arrest for killing a trolley conductor in Altoona, Pa., in 1917.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Amazed by the accusation, you decide hastily that the officer has lost his wits, and take to your heels.
trolleynounUS /ˈtrɑːli/
a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity
From this reading A police sergeant, detecting you in the crowd, approaches you, lays his hand on your collar, and informs you that you are under arrest for killing a trolley conductor in Altoona, Pa., in 1917.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A police sergeant, detecting you in the crowd, approaches you, lays his hand on your collar, and informs you that you are under arrest for killing a trolley conductor in Altoona, Pa., in 1917.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us imagine an example.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading You are, say, a peaceable citizen on your way home from your place of employment.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading Amazed by the accusation, you decide hastily that the officer has lost his wits, and take to your heels.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You are, say, a peaceable citizen on your way home from your place of employment.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You are, say, a peaceable citizen on your way home from your place of employment.
