used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Plight of the Innocent If the information that had come over the wire from an unknown was correct there was not a moment to be lost in telephoning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Plight of the Innocent If the information that had come over the wire from an unknown was correct there was not a moment to be lost in telephoning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a masculine voice that had sounded in the 'phone and the message was to the effect that the sender of the message had just observed two men forcing the rear entrance of Kahn's drygoods store.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They'll probably get away in quick order."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Plight of the Innocent If the information that had come over the wire from an unknown was correct there was not a moment to be lost in telephoning.
BladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading "And hearing that 'The Blade' is trying to catch the burglars I thought I'd just let you know," the voice had continued.
burglarsnounUS /ˈbɜːrɡlərz/
plural of “burglar” — a thief who enters a building with intent to steal
From this reading "And hearing that 'The Blade' is trying to catch the burglars I thought I'd just let you know," the voice had continued.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I guess you'll have to be quick if you want a sight of the burglars.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "And hearing that 'The Blade' is trying to catch the burglars I thought I'd just let you know," the voice had continued.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Plight of the Innocent If the information that had come over the wire from an unknown was correct there was not a moment to be lost in telephoning.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "And hearing that 'The Blade' is trying to catch the burglars I thought I'd just let you know," the voice had continued.
make right or correct
From this reading The Plight of the Innocent If the information that had come over the wire from an unknown was correct there was not a moment to be lost in telephoning.
drygoodsnoun
textiles or clothing and related merchandise
From this reading It was a masculine voice that had sounded in the 'phone and the message was to the effect that the sender of the message had just observed two men forcing the rear entrance of Kahn's drygoods store.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was a masculine voice that had sounded in the 'phone and the message was to the effect that the sender of the message had just observed two men forcing the rear entrance of Kahn's drygoods store.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading It was a masculine voice that had sounded in the 'phone and the message was to the effect that the sender of the message had just observed two men forcing the rear entrance of Kahn's drygoods store.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading It was a masculine voice that had sounded in the 'phone and the message was to the effect that the sender of the message had just observed two men forcing the rear entrance of Kahn's drygoods store.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Plight of the Innocent If the information that had come over the wire from an unknown was correct there was not a moment to be lost in telephoning.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading They'll probably get away in quick order."
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "But I guess you'll have to be quick if you want a sight of the burglars.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Plight of the Innocent If the information that had come over the wire from an unknown was correct there was not a moment to be lost in telephoning.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "But I guess you'll have to be quick if you want a sight of the burglars.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading "And hearing that 'The Blade' is trying to catch the burglars I thought I'd just let you know," the voice had continued.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And hearing that 'The Blade' is trying to catch the burglars I thought I'd just let you know," the voice had continued.
I'd
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From this reading "And hearing that 'The Blade' is trying to catch the burglars I thought I'd just let you know," the voice had continued.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The Plight of the Innocent If the information that had come over the wire from an unknown was correct there was not a moment to be lost in telephoning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Plight of the Innocent If the information that had come over the wire from an unknown was correct there was not a moment to be lost in telephoning.
a message received and understood
From this reading The Plight of the Innocent If the information that had come over the wire from an unknown was correct there was not a moment to be lost in telephoning.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading The Plight of the Innocent If the information that had come over the wire from an unknown was correct there was not a moment to be lost in telephoning.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And hearing that 'The Blade' is trying to catch the burglars I thought I'd just let you know," the voice had continued.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a masculine voice that had sounded in the 'phone and the message was to the effect that the sender of the message had just observed two men forcing the rear entrance of Kahn's drygoods store.
and nothing more
From this reading It was a masculine voice that had sounded in the 'phone and the message was to the effect that the sender of the message had just observed two men forcing the rear entrance of Kahn's drygoods store.
Kahn'snounUS /kɑːnz/
possessive form of “kahn” — United States architect (born in Estonia) (1901-1974)
From this reading It was a masculine voice that had sounded in the 'phone and the message was to the effect that the sender of the message had just observed two men forcing the rear entrance of Kahn's drygoods store.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "And hearing that 'The Blade' is trying to catch the burglars I thought I'd just let you know," the voice had continued.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "And hearing that 'The Blade' is trying to catch the burglars I thought I'd just let you know," the voice had continued.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The Plight of the Innocent If the information that had come over the wire from an unknown was correct there was not a moment to be lost in telephoning.
masculineadjectiveUS /ˈmæskjələn/
of grammatical gender
From this reading It was a masculine voice that had sounded in the 'phone and the message was to the effect that the sender of the message had just observed two men forcing the rear entrance of Kahn's drygoods store.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was a masculine voice that had sounded in the 'phone and the message was to the effect that the sender of the message had just observed two men forcing the rear entrance of Kahn's drygoods store.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading It was a masculine voice that had sounded in the 'phone and the message was to the effect that the sender of the message had just observed two men forcing the rear entrance of Kahn's drygoods store.
a particular point in time
From this reading The Plight of the Innocent If the information that had come over the wire from an unknown was correct there was not a moment to be lost in telephoning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Plight of the Innocent If the information that had come over the wire from an unknown was correct there was not a moment to be lost in telephoning.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It was a masculine voice that had sounded in the 'phone and the message was to the effect that the sender of the message had just observed two men forcing the rear entrance of Kahn's drygoods store.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Plight of the Innocent If the information that had come over the wire from an unknown was correct there was not a moment to be lost in telephoning.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading They'll probably get away in quick order."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Plight of the Innocent If the information that had come over the wire from an unknown was correct there was not a moment to be lost in telephoning.
phonenounUS /foʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading It was a masculine voice that had sounded in the 'phone and the message was to the effect that the sender of the message had just observed two men forcing the rear entrance of Kahn's drygoods store.
PlightnounUS /plaɪt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading The Plight of the Innocent If the information that had come over the wire from an unknown was correct there was not a moment to be lost in telephoning.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading They'll probably get away in quick order."
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "But I guess you'll have to be quick if you want a sight of the burglars.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading It was a masculine voice that had sounded in the 'phone and the message was to the effect that the sender of the message had just observed two men forcing the rear entrance of Kahn's drygoods store.
sendernounUS /ˈsendər/
someone who transmits a message
From this reading It was a masculine voice that had sounded in the 'phone and the message was to the effect that the sender of the message had just observed two men forcing the rear entrance of Kahn's drygoods store.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "But I guess you'll have to be quick if you want a sight of the burglars.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading It was a masculine voice that had sounded in the 'phone and the message was to the effect that the sender of the message had just observed two men forcing the rear entrance of Kahn's drygoods store.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading It was a masculine voice that had sounded in the 'phone and the message was to the effect that the sender of the message had just observed two men forcing the rear entrance of Kahn's drygoods store.
telephoningverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading The Plight of the Innocent If the information that had come over the wire from an unknown was correct there was not a moment to be lost in telephoning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Plight of the Innocent If the information that had come over the wire from an unknown was correct there was not a moment to be lost in telephoning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Plight of the Innocent If the information that had come over the wire from an unknown was correct there was not a moment to be lost in telephoning.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Plight of the Innocent If the information that had come over the wire from an unknown was correct there was not a moment to be lost in telephoning.
They'll
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From this reading They'll probably get away in quick order."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "And hearing that 'The Blade' is trying to catch the burglars I thought I'd just let you know," the voice had continued.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Plight of the Innocent If the information that had come over the wire from an unknown was correct there was not a moment to be lost in telephoning.
hard to endure
From this reading "And hearing that 'The Blade' is trying to catch the burglars I thought I'd just let you know," the voice had continued.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was a masculine voice that had sounded in the 'phone and the message was to the effect that the sender of the message had just observed two men forcing the rear entrance of Kahn's drygoods store.
not known
From this reading The Plight of the Innocent If the information that had come over the wire from an unknown was correct there was not a moment to be lost in telephoning.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading It was a masculine voice that had sounded in the 'phone and the message was to the effect that the sender of the message had just observed two men forcing the rear entrance of Kahn's drygoods store.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "But I guess you'll have to be quick if you want a sight of the burglars.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Plight of the Innocent If the information that had come over the wire from an unknown was correct there was not a moment to be lost in telephoning.
wirenounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading The Plight of the Innocent If the information that had come over the wire from an unknown was correct there was not a moment to be lost in telephoning.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And hearing that 'The Blade' is trying to catch the burglars I thought I'd just let you know," the voice had continued.
you'll
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From this reading "But I guess you'll have to be quick if you want a sight of the burglars.
