used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading “What is this--a part of your amateur theater?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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ANGELSnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
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one more of the same kind, or a different one
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Hello!” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in with a black eye, leading a hungry looking dog that was walking on three legs, and had one leg tied up with a red silk handkerchief.
having undesirable or negative qualities
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being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
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a youthful male person
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terminate
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BREAKSnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
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BURGLARnounUS /ˈbɝː.ɡlɚ/
A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.
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inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Hello!” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in with a black eye, leading a hungry looking dog that was walking on three legs, and had one leg tied up with a red silk handkerchief.
CRUELadjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
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DELIVERYnounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
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DIDauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
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plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
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DON'T
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the organ of sight
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EYE-WHERE
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come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Now you get out of here with that dog, mighty quick.
GROCERYnounUS /ˈɡroʊsəri/
a marketplace where groceries are sold
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading “Hello!” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in with a black eye, leading a hungry looking dog that was walking on three legs, and had one leg tied up with a red silk handkerchief.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
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in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
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feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading “Hello!” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in with a black eye, leading a hungry looking dog that was walking on three legs, and had one leg tied up with a red silk handkerchief.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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indicating the most important performer or role
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a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading “Hello!” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in with a black eye, leading a hungry looking dog that was walking on three legs, and had one leg tied up with a red silk handkerchief.
staying power
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the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “Hello!” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in with a black eye, leading a hungry looking dog that was walking on three legs, and had one leg tied up with a red silk handkerchief.
LUCKLESSadjectiveUS /ˈlʌkləs/
having or bringing misfortune
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Now you get out of here with that dog, mighty quick.
not any; not one
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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
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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 “Hello!” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in with a black eye, leading a hungry looking dog that was walking on three legs, and had one leg tied up with a red silk handkerchief.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
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something determined in relation to something that includes it
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disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
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accomplished rapidly and without delay
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red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Hello!” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in with a black eye, leading a hungry looking dog that was walking on three legs, and had one leg tied up with a red silk handkerchief.
SCAREverbUS /sker/
cause fear in
From this reading PETER--ANOTHER BURGLAR SCARE--THE GROCERY DELIVERY MAN SCARED.
SCAREDadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading PETER--ANOTHER BURGLAR SCARE--THE GROCERY DELIVERY MAN SCARED.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
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a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
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ST
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STEALverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
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bound or secured closely
From this reading “Hello!” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in with a black eye, leading a hungry looking dog that was walking on three legs, and had one leg tied up with a red silk handkerchief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Hello!” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in with a black eye, leading a hungry looking dog that was walking on three legs, and had one leg tied up with a red silk handkerchief.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Hello!” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in with a black eye, leading a hungry looking dog that was walking on three legs, and had one leg tied up with a red silk handkerchief.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading “Hello!” said the grocery man to the bad boy, as he came in with a black eye, leading a hungry looking dog that was walking on three legs, and had one leg tied up with a red silk handkerchief.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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used to ask for information about something
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which person or people
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in the company of; together with
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an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
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the person or people being spoken to
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belonging to the person or people being spoken to
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