used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had watched his fellow prisoners closely, finally discovering that the papers were carried by Slump in a secret inner coat pocket.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "You had best know just how things stand," remarked Van Sherwin, as he proceeded to tell an interesting story.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The very night that Slump and Bemis escaped, Van with a window pole reached into the cell, got the garment in question, and left his own coat in its place.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You had best know just how things stand," remarked Van Sherwin, as he proceeded to tell an interesting story.
Bemis
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From this reading Van had learned from Ralph’s note sent to him to the town jail that Ike Slump or Mort Bemis had the documents stolen from Mrs. Davis’ little tin box.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "You had best know just how things stand," remarked Van Sherwin, as he proceeded to tell an interesting story.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Van had learned from Ralph’s note sent to him to the town jail that Ike Slump or Mort Bemis had the documents stolen from Mrs. Davis’ little tin box.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had watched his fellow prisoners closely, finally discovering that the papers were carried by Slump in a secret inner coat pocket.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He had watched his fellow prisoners closely, finally discovering that the papers were carried by Slump in a secret inner coat pocket.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading The very night that Slump and Bemis escaped, Van with a window pole reached into the cell, got the garment in question, and left his own coat in its place.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading He had watched his fellow prisoners closely, finally discovering that the papers were carried by Slump in a secret inner coat pocket.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He had watched his fellow prisoners closely, finally discovering that the papers were carried by Slump in a secret inner coat pocket.
DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading Van had learned from Ralph’s note sent to him to the town jail that Ike Slump or Mort Bemis had the documents stolen from Mrs. Davis’ little tin box.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He had watched his fellow prisoners closely, finally discovering that the papers were carried by Slump in a secret inner coat pocket.
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Van had learned from Ralph’s note sent to him to the town jail that Ike Slump or Mort Bemis had the documents stolen from Mrs. Davis’ little tin box.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading The very night that Slump and Bemis escaped, Van with a window pole reached into the cell, got the garment in question, and left his own coat in its place.
a boy or man
From this reading He had watched his fellow prisoners closely, finally discovering that the papers were carried by Slump in a secret inner coat pocket.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading He had watched his fellow prisoners closely, finally discovering that the papers were carried by Slump in a secret inner coat pocket.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Van had learned from Ralph’s note sent to him to the town jail that Ike Slump or Mort Bemis had the documents stolen from Mrs. Davis’ little tin box.
garmentnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənt/
an article of clothing
From this reading The very night that Slump and Bemis escaped, Van with a window pole reached into the cell, got the garment in question, and left his own coat in its place.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The very night that Slump and Bemis escaped, Van with a window pole reached into the cell, got the garment in question, and left his own coat in its place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "You had best know just how things stand," remarked Van Sherwin, as he proceeded to tell an interesting story.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You had best know just how things stand," remarked Van Sherwin, as he proceeded to tell an interesting story.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Van had learned from Ralph’s note sent to him to the town jail that Ike Slump or Mort Bemis had the documents stolen from Mrs. Davis’ little tin box.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had watched his fellow prisoners closely, finally discovering that the papers were carried by Slump in a secret inner coat pocket.
how
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From this reading "You had best know just how things stand," remarked Van Sherwin, as he proceeded to tell an interesting story.
IkenounUS /aɪk/
United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)
From this reading Van had learned from Ralph’s note sent to him to the town jail that Ike Slump or Mort Bemis had the documents stolen from Mrs. Davis’ little tin box.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had watched his fellow prisoners closely, finally discovering that the papers were carried by Slump in a secret inner coat pocket.
located inward
From this reading He had watched his fellow prisoners closely, finally discovering that the papers were carried by Slump in a secret inner coat pocket.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading "You had best know just how things stand," remarked Van Sherwin, as he proceeded to tell an interesting story.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The very night that Slump and Bemis escaped, Van with a window pole reached into the cell, got the garment in question, and left his own coat in its place.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The very night that Slump and Bemis escaped, Van with a window pole reached into the cell, got the garment in question, and left his own coat in its place.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading Van had learned from Ralph’s note sent to him to the town jail that Ike Slump or Mort Bemis had the documents stolen from Mrs. Davis’ little tin box.
and nothing more
From this reading "You had best know just how things stand," remarked Van Sherwin, as he proceeded to tell an interesting story.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You had best know just how things stand," remarked Van Sherwin, as he proceeded to tell an interesting story.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Van had learned from Ralph’s note sent to him to the town jail that Ike Slump or Mort Bemis had the documents stolen from Mrs. Davis’ little tin box.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The very night that Slump and Bemis escaped, Van with a window pole reached into the cell, got the garment in question, and left his own coat in its place.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Van had learned from Ralph’s note sent to him to the town jail that Ike Slump or Mort Bemis had the documents stolen from Mrs. Davis’ little tin box.
Mort
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From this reading Van had learned from Ralph’s note sent to him to the town jail that Ike Slump or Mort Bemis had the documents stolen from Mrs. Davis’ little tin box.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Van had learned from Ralph’s note sent to him to the town jail that Ike Slump or Mort Bemis had the documents stolen from Mrs. Davis’ little tin box.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The very night that Slump and Bemis escaped, Van with a window pole reached into the cell, got the garment in question, and left his own coat in its place.
a brief written record
From this reading Van had learned from Ralph’s note sent to him to the town jail that Ike Slump or Mort Bemis had the documents stolen from Mrs. Davis’ little tin box.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Van had learned from Ralph’s note sent to him to the town jail that Ike Slump or Mort Bemis had the documents stolen from Mrs. Davis’ little tin box.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The very night that Slump and Bemis escaped, Van with a window pole reached into the cell, got the garment in question, and left his own coat in its place.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He had watched his fellow prisoners closely, finally discovering that the papers were carried by Slump in a secret inner coat pocket.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The very night that Slump and Bemis escaped, Van with a window pole reached into the cell, got the garment in question, and left his own coat in its place.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He had watched his fellow prisoners closely, finally discovering that the papers were carried by Slump in a secret inner coat pocket.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading The very night that Slump and Bemis escaped, Van with a window pole reached into the cell, got the garment in question, and left his own coat in its place.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading He had watched his fellow prisoners closely, finally discovering that the papers were carried by Slump in a secret inner coat pocket.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading "You had best know just how things stand," remarked Van Sherwin, as he proceeded to tell an interesting story.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The very night that Slump and Bemis escaped, Van with a window pole reached into the cell, got the garment in question, and left his own coat in its place.
Ralph's
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From this reading Van had learned from Ralph’s note sent to him to the town jail that Ike Slump or Mort Bemis had the documents stolen from Mrs. Davis’ little tin box.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The very night that Slump and Bemis escaped, Van with a window pole reached into the cell, got the garment in question, and left his own coat in its place.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "You had best know just how things stand," remarked Van Sherwin, as he proceeded to tell an interesting story.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading He had watched his fellow prisoners closely, finally discovering that the papers were carried by Slump in a secret inner coat pocket.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading He secured the stolen documents.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Van had learned from Ralph’s note sent to him to the town jail that Ike Slump or Mort Bemis had the documents stolen from Mrs. Davis’ little tin box.
Sherwin
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From this reading "You had best know just how things stand," remarked Van Sherwin, as he proceeded to tell an interesting story.
SlumpverbUS /slʌmp/
assume a drooping posture or carriage
From this reading Van had learned from Ralph’s note sent to him to the town jail that Ike Slump or Mort Bemis had the documents stolen from Mrs. Davis’ little tin box.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "You had best know just how things stand," remarked Van Sherwin, as he proceeded to tell an interesting story.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading Van had learned from Ralph’s note sent to him to the town jail that Ike Slump or Mort Bemis had the documents stolen from Mrs. Davis’ little tin box.
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 "You had best know just how things stand," remarked Van Sherwin, as he proceeded to tell an interesting story.
express in words
From this reading "You had best know just how things stand," remarked Van Sherwin, as he proceeded to tell an interesting story.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Van had learned from Ralph’s note sent to him to the town jail that Ike Slump or Mort Bemis had the documents stolen from Mrs. Davis’ little tin box.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Van had learned from Ralph’s note sent to him to the town jail that Ike Slump or Mort Bemis had the documents stolen from Mrs. Davis’ little tin box.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "You had best know just how things stand," remarked Van Sherwin, as he proceeded to tell an interesting story.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading Van had learned from Ralph’s note sent to him to the town jail that Ike Slump or Mort Bemis had the documents stolen from Mrs. Davis’ little tin box.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You had best know just how things stand," remarked Van Sherwin, as he proceeded to tell an interesting story.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Van had learned from Ralph’s note sent to him to the town jail that Ike Slump or Mort Bemis had the documents stolen from Mrs. Davis’ little tin box.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading "You had best know just how things stand," remarked Van Sherwin, as he proceeded to tell an interesting story.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very night that Slump and Bemis escaped, Van with a window pole reached into the cell, got the garment in question, and left his own coat in its place.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading He had watched his fellow prisoners closely, finally discovering that the papers were carried by Slump in a secret inner coat pocket.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had watched his fellow prisoners closely, finally discovering that the papers were carried by Slump in a secret inner coat pocket.
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 The very night that Slump and Bemis escaped, Van with a window pole reached into the cell, got the garment in question, and left his own coat in its place.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The very night that Slump and Bemis escaped, Van with a window pole reached into the cell, got the garment in question, and left his own coat in its place.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You had best know just how things stand," remarked Van Sherwin, as he proceeded to tell an interesting story.
