used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Amateur Burglary Next morning, which was Thursday, at breakfast, Larry smashed a cup and saucer, burned his hand and almost established a reputation for nerves.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Amateur Burglary Next morning, which was Thursday, at breakfast, Larry smashed a cup and saucer, burned his hand and almost established a reputation for nerves.
AmateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading Amateur Burglary Next morning, which was Thursday, at breakfast, Larry smashed a cup and saucer, burned his hand and almost established a reputation for nerves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Amateur Burglary Next morning, which was Thursday, at breakfast, Larry smashed a cup and saucer, burned his hand and almost established a reputation for nerves.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Larry,” I asked him, “where could I buy a kit of burglar’s tools?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Amateur Burglary Next morning, which was Thursday, at breakfast, Larry smashed a cup and saucer, burned his hand and almost established a reputation for nerves.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Amateur Burglary Next morning, which was Thursday, at breakfast, Larry smashed a cup and saucer, burned his hand and almost established a reputation for nerves.
burglar's
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From this reading “Larry,” I asked him, “where could I buy a kit of burglar’s tools?”
BurglarynounUS /ˈbɜːrɡləri/
entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
From this reading Amateur Burglary Next morning, which was Thursday, at breakfast, Larry smashed a cup and saucer, burned his hand and almost established a reputation for nerves.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading Amateur Burglary Next morning, which was Thursday, at breakfast, Larry smashed a cup and saucer, burned his hand and almost established a reputation for nerves.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading “Larry,” I asked him, “where could I buy a kit of burglar’s tools?”
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading He was giving me my breakfast at the time and had a cup of hot coffee in his hand.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Larry,” I asked him, “where could I buy a kit of burglar’s tools?”
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Amateur Burglary Next morning, which was Thursday, at breakfast, Larry smashed a cup and saucer, burned his hand and almost established a reputation for nerves.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading My question was mild enough, too.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Amateur Burglary Next morning, which was Thursday, at breakfast, Larry smashed a cup and saucer, burned his hand and almost established a reputation for nerves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Amateur Burglary Next morning, which was Thursday, at breakfast, Larry smashed a cup and saucer, burned his hand and almost established a reputation for nerves.
the act of giving
From this reading He was giving me my breakfast at the time and had a cup of hot coffee in his hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was giving me my breakfast at the time and had a cup of hot coffee in his hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Amateur Burglary Next morning, which was Thursday, at breakfast, Larry smashed a cup and saucer, burned his hand and almost established a reputation for nerves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was giving me my breakfast at the time and had a cup of hot coffee in his hand.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Larry,” I asked him, “where could I buy a kit of burglar’s tools?”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Amateur Burglary Next morning, which was Thursday, at breakfast, Larry smashed a cup and saucer, burned his hand and almost established a reputation for nerves.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading He was giving me my breakfast at the time and had a cup of hot coffee in his hand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Larry,” I asked him, “where could I buy a kit of burglar’s tools?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was giving me my breakfast at the time and had a cup of hot coffee in his hand.
kitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading “Larry,” I asked him, “where could I buy a kit of burglar’s tools?”
Larry
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From this reading Amateur Burglary Next morning, which was Thursday, at breakfast, Larry smashed a cup and saucer, burned his hand and almost established a reputation for nerves.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was giving me my breakfast at the time and had a cup of hot coffee in his hand.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading My question was mild enough, too.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Amateur Burglary Next morning, which was Thursday, at breakfast, Larry smashed a cup and saucer, burned his hand and almost established a reputation for nerves.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He was giving me my breakfast at the time and had a cup of hot coffee in his hand.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading Amateur Burglary Next morning, which was Thursday, at breakfast, Larry smashed a cup and saucer, burned his hand and almost established a reputation for nerves.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Amateur Burglary Next morning, which was Thursday, at breakfast, Larry smashed a cup and saucer, burned his hand and almost established a reputation for nerves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was giving me my breakfast at the time and had a cup of hot coffee in his hand.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading My question was mild enough, too.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Amateur Burglary Next morning, which was Thursday, at breakfast, Larry smashed a cup and saucer, burned his hand and almost established a reputation for nerves.
saucernounUS /ˈsɔːsər/
something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
From this reading Amateur Burglary Next morning, which was Thursday, at breakfast, Larry smashed a cup and saucer, burned his hand and almost established a reputation for nerves.
smashedadjectiveUS /smæʃt/
very drunk
From this reading Amateur Burglary Next morning, which was Thursday, at breakfast, Larry smashed a cup and saucer, burned his hand and almost established a reputation for nerves.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Larry stared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was giving me my breakfast at the time and had a cup of hot coffee in his hand.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading Amateur Burglary Next morning, which was Thursday, at breakfast, Larry smashed a cup and saucer, burned his hand and almost established a reputation for nerves.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was giving me my breakfast at the time and had a cup of hot coffee in his hand.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading My question was mild enough, too.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading “Larry,” I asked him, “where could I buy a kit of burglar’s tools?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Amateur Burglary Next morning, which was Thursday, at breakfast, Larry smashed a cup and saucer, burned his hand and almost established a reputation for nerves.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Larry,” I asked him, “where could I buy a kit of burglar’s tools?”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Amateur Burglary Next morning, which was Thursday, at breakfast, Larry smashed a cup and saucer, burned his hand and almost established a reputation for nerves.
