used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “You see it is pay day for the mills with their thousands of operatives, and the money for the payrolls was being made up, so that the money was out of the vaults and within full sight and reach of the robber.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Are you sure, Mr. Eldridge?”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “You see it is pay day for the mills with their thousands of operatives, and the money for the payrolls was being made up, so that the money was out of the vaults and within full sight and reach of the robber.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Wonders of Radio “What?” cried Phil in dismay.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “You see it is pay day for the mills with their thousands of operatives, and the money for the payrolls was being made up, so that the money was out of the vaults and within full sight and reach of the robber.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading Wonders of Radio “What?” cried Phil in dismay.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading “Fifty thousand dollars?
Eldridge
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From this reading Are you sure, Mr. Eldridge?”
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading “Fifty thousand dollars?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “You see it is pay day for the mills with their thousands of operatives, and the money for the payrolls was being made up, so that the money was out of the vaults and within full sight and reach of the robber.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading “You see it is pay day for the mills with their thousands of operatives, and the money for the payrolls was being made up, so that the money was out of the vaults and within full sight and reach of the robber.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wonders of Radio “What?” cried Phil in dismay.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You see it is pay day for the mills with their thousands of operatives, and the money for the payrolls was being made up, so that the money was out of the vaults and within full sight and reach of the robber.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “You see it is pay day for the mills with their thousands of operatives, and the money for the payrolls was being made up, so that the money was out of the vaults and within full sight and reach of the robber.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading “Only too sure,” the latter replied.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “You see it is pay day for the mills with their thousands of operatives, and the money for the payrolls was being made up, so that the money was out of the vaults and within full sight and reach of the robber.
millsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading “You see it is pay day for the mills with their thousands of operatives, and the money for the payrolls was being made up, so that the money was out of the vaults and within full sight and reach of the robber.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading “You see it is pay day for the mills with their thousands of operatives, and the money for the payrolls was being made up, so that the money was out of the vaults and within full sight and reach of the robber.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Are you sure, Mr. Eldridge?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wonders of Radio “What?” cried Phil in dismay.
and nothing more
From this reading “Only too sure,” the latter replied.
operativesnounUS /ˈɑːpərətɪvz/
plural of “operative” — a person secretly employed in espionage for a government
From this reading “You see it is pay day for the mills with their thousands of operatives, and the money for the payrolls was being made up, so that the money was out of the vaults and within full sight and reach of the robber.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “You see it is pay day for the mills with their thousands of operatives, and the money for the payrolls was being made up, so that the money was out of the vaults and within full sight and reach of the robber.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading “You see it is pay day for the mills with their thousands of operatives, and the money for the payrolls was being made up, so that the money was out of the vaults and within full sight and reach of the robber.
payrollsnounUS /ˈpeɪroʊlz/
plural of “payroll” — a list of employees and their salaries
From this reading “You see it is pay day for the mills with their thousands of operatives, and the money for the payrolls was being made up, so that the money was out of the vaults and within full sight and reach of the robber.
Phil
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From this reading Wonders of Radio “What?” cried Phil in dismay.
RadionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading Wonders of Radio “What?” cried Phil in dismay.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading “You see it is pay day for the mills with their thousands of operatives, and the money for the payrolls was being made up, so that the money was out of the vaults and within full sight and reach of the robber.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Only too sure,” the latter replied.
robbernounUS /ˈrɑːbər/
a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence
From this reading “You see it is pay day for the mills with their thousands of operatives, and the money for the payrolls was being made up, so that the money was out of the vaults and within full sight and reach of the robber.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “You see it is pay day for the mills with their thousands of operatives, and the money for the payrolls was being made up, so that the money was out of the vaults and within full sight and reach of the robber.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading “You see it is pay day for the mills with their thousands of operatives, and the money for the payrolls was being made up, so that the money was out of the vaults and within full sight and reach of the robber.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “You see it is pay day for the mills with their thousands of operatives, and the money for the payrolls was being made up, so that the money was out of the vaults and within full sight and reach of the robber.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Are you sure, Mr. Eldridge?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You see it is pay day for the mills with their thousands of operatives, and the money for the payrolls was being made up, so that the money was out of the vaults and within full sight and reach of the robber.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Only too sure,” the latter replied.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “You see it is pay day for the mills with their thousands of operatives, and the money for the payrolls was being made up, so that the money was out of the vaults and within full sight and reach of the robber.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading “Fifty thousand dollars?
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading “You see it is pay day for the mills with their thousands of operatives, and the money for the payrolls was being made up, so that the money was out of the vaults and within full sight and reach of the robber.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Only too sure,” the latter replied.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “You see it is pay day for the mills with their thousands of operatives, and the money for the payrolls was being made up, so that the money was out of the vaults and within full sight and reach of the robber.
vaultsnounUS /vɔːlts/
plural of “vault” — a burial chamber (usually underground)
From this reading “You see it is pay day for the mills with their thousands of operatives, and the money for the payrolls was being made up, so that the money was out of the vaults and within full sight and reach of the robber.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You see it is pay day for the mills with their thousands of operatives, and the money for the payrolls was being made up, so that the money was out of the vaults and within full sight and reach of the robber.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Wonders of Radio “What?” cried Phil in dismay.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “You see it is pay day for the mills with their thousands of operatives, and the money for the payrolls was being made up, so that the money was out of the vaults and within full sight and reach of the robber.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “You see it is pay day for the mills with their thousands of operatives, and the money for the payrolls was being made up, so that the money was out of the vaults and within full sight and reach of the robber.
WondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Wonders of Radio “What?” cried Phil in dismay.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Are you sure, Mr. Eldridge?”
