used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It has been shown that the full-grown man with a big mustache acted as a lookout at the front, which is perhaps the safest post for a criminal in such circumstances, since he has a good chance to get away on the first approach of danger.
having companions or an escort
From this reading HOW IT WAS DONE The attempt to rob the safe in the Beartown post office was accompanied by more than one unique incident.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading It has been shown that the full-grown man with a big mustache acted as a lookout at the front, which is perhaps the safest post for a criminal in such circumstances, since he has a good chance to get away on the first approach of danger.
adultnounUS /əˈdʌlt/
a fully developed person from maturity onward
From this reading After-developments showed that the trio was headed by Kit Woodford, the adult member, who had led a life of crime since boyhood and had served a term in prison.
After-developments
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From this reading After-developments showed that the trio was headed by Kit Woodford, the adult member, who had led a life of crime since boyhood and had served a term in prison.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Chief among these was the cowardice exhibited by two of the three members who composed the little band of lawbreakers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After-developments showed that the trio was headed by Kit Woodford, the adult member, who had led a life of crime since boyhood and had served a term in prison.
move towards
From this reading It has been shown that the full-grown man with a big mustache acted as a lookout at the front, which is perhaps the safest post for a criminal in such circumstances, since he has a good chance to get away on the first approach of danger.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It has been shown that the full-grown man with a big mustache acted as a lookout at the front, which is perhaps the safest post for a criminal in such circumstances, since he has a good chance to get away on the first approach of danger.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It has been shown that the full-grown man with a big mustache acted as a lookout at the front, which is perhaps the safest post for a criminal in such circumstances, since he has a good chance to get away on the first approach of danger.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading HOW IT WAS DONE The attempt to rob the safe in the Beartown post office was accompanied by more than one unique incident.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It has been shown that the full-grown man with a big mustache acted as a lookout at the front, which is perhaps the safest post for a criminal in such circumstances, since he has a good chance to get away on the first approach of danger.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Chief among these was the cowardice exhibited by two of the three members who composed the little band of lawbreakers.
Beartown
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From this reading HOW IT WAS DONE The attempt to rob the safe in the Beartown post office was accompanied by more than one unique incident.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been shown that the full-grown man with a big mustache acted as a lookout at the front, which is perhaps the safest post for a criminal in such circumstances, since he has a good chance to get away on the first approach of danger.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It has been shown that the full-grown man with a big mustache acted as a lookout at the front, which is perhaps the safest post for a criminal in such circumstances, since he has a good chance to get away on the first approach of danger.
boyhoodnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading After-developments showed that the trio was headed by Kit Woodford, the adult member, who had led a life of crime since boyhood and had served a term in prison.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HOW IT WAS DONE The attempt to rob the safe in the Beartown post office was accompanied by more than one unique incident.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It has been shown that the full-grown man with a big mustache acted as a lookout at the front, which is perhaps the safest post for a criminal in such circumstances, since he has a good chance to get away on the first approach of danger.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Chief among these was the cowardice exhibited by two of the three members who composed the little band of lawbreakers.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It has been shown that the full-grown man with a big mustache acted as a lookout at the front, which is perhaps the safest post for a criminal in such circumstances, since he has a good chance to get away on the first approach of danger.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Chief among these was the cowardice exhibited by two of the three members who composed the little band of lawbreakers.
cowardicenounUS /ˈkaʊərdəs/
the trait of lacking courage
From this reading Chief among these was the cowardice exhibited by two of the three members who composed the little band of lawbreakers.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading After-developments showed that the trio was headed by Kit Woodford, the adult member, who had led a life of crime since boyhood and had served a term in prison.
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading It has been shown that the full-grown man with a big mustache acted as a lookout at the front, which is perhaps the safest post for a criminal in such circumstances, since he has a good chance to get away on the first approach of danger.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading It has been shown that the full-grown man with a big mustache acted as a lookout at the front, which is perhaps the safest post for a criminal in such circumstances, since he has a good chance to get away on the first approach of danger.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading HOW IT WAS DONE The attempt to rob the safe in the Beartown post office was accompanied by more than one unique incident.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Chief among these was the cowardice exhibited by two of the three members who composed the little band of lawbreakers.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It has been shown that the full-grown man with a big mustache acted as a lookout at the front, which is perhaps the safest post for a criminal in such circumstances, since he has a good chance to get away on the first approach of danger.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It has been shown that the full-grown man with a big mustache acted as a lookout at the front, which is perhaps the safest post for a criminal in such circumstances, since he has a good chance to get away on the first approach of danger.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It has been shown that the full-grown man with a big mustache acted as a lookout at the front, which is perhaps the safest post for a criminal in such circumstances, since he has a good chance to get away on the first approach of danger.
full-grownadjective
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading It has been shown that the full-grown man with a big mustache acted as a lookout at the front, which is perhaps the safest post for a criminal in such circumstances, since he has a good chance to get away on the first approach of danger.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It has been shown that the full-grown man with a big mustache acted as a lookout at the front, which is perhaps the safest post for a criminal in such circumstances, since he has a good chance to get away on the first approach of danger.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It has been shown that the full-grown man with a big mustache acted as a lookout at the front, which is perhaps the safest post for a criminal in such circumstances, since he has a good chance to get away on the first approach of danger.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After-developments showed that the trio was headed by Kit Woodford, the adult member, who had led a life of crime since boyhood and had served a term in prison.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been shown that the full-grown man with a big mustache acted as a lookout at the front, which is perhaps the safest post for a criminal in such circumstances, since he has a good chance to get away on the first approach of danger.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It has been shown that the full-grown man with a big mustache acted as a lookout at the front, which is perhaps the safest post for a criminal in such circumstances, since he has a good chance to get away on the first approach of danger.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading After-developments showed that the trio was headed by Kit Woodford, the adult member, who had led a life of crime since boyhood and had served a term in prison.
HOW
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From this reading HOW IT WAS DONE The attempt to rob the safe in the Beartown post office was accompanied by more than one unique incident.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW IT WAS DONE The attempt to rob the safe in the Beartown post office was accompanied by more than one unique incident.
a single distinct event
From this reading HOW IT WAS DONE The attempt to rob the safe in the Beartown post office was accompanied by more than one unique incident.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been shown that the full-grown man with a big mustache acted as a lookout at the front, which is perhaps the safest post for a criminal in such circumstances, since he has a good chance to get away on the first approach of danger.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOW IT WAS DONE The attempt to rob the safe in the Beartown post office was accompanied by more than one unique incident.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading After-developments showed that the trio was headed by Kit Woodford, the adult member, who had led a life of crime since boyhood and had served a term in prison.
lawbreakersnounUS /ˈlɔːbreɪkərz/
plural of “lawbreaker” — someone who violates the law
From this reading Chief among these was the cowardice exhibited by two of the three members who composed the little band of lawbreakers.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading After-developments showed that the trio was headed by Kit Woodford, the adult member, who had led a life of crime since boyhood and had served a term in prison.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading After-developments showed that the trio was headed by Kit Woodford, the adult member, who had led a life of crime since boyhood and had served a term in prison.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Chief among these was the cowardice exhibited by two of the three members who composed the little band of lawbreakers.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading It has been shown that the full-grown man with a big mustache acted as a lookout at the front, which is perhaps the safest post for a criminal in such circumstances, since he has a good chance to get away on the first approach of danger.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It has been shown that the full-grown man with a big mustache acted as a lookout at the front, which is perhaps the safest post for a criminal in such circumstances, since he has a good chance to get away on the first approach of danger.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading After-developments showed that the trio was headed by Kit Woodford, the adult member, who had led a life of crime since boyhood and had served a term in prison.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Chief among these was the cowardice exhibited by two of the three members who composed the little band of lawbreakers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading HOW IT WAS DONE The attempt to rob the safe in the Beartown post office was accompanied by more than one unique incident.
mustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading It has been shown that the full-grown man with a big mustache acted as a lookout at the front, which is perhaps the safest post for a criminal in such circumstances, since he has a good chance to get away on the first approach of danger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Chief among these was the cowardice exhibited by two of the three members who composed the little band of lawbreakers.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading HOW IT WAS DONE The attempt to rob the safe in the Beartown post office was accompanied by more than one unique incident.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It has been shown that the full-grown man with a big mustache acted as a lookout at the front, which is perhaps the safest post for a criminal in such circumstances, since he has a good chance to get away on the first approach of danger.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading HOW IT WAS DONE The attempt to rob the safe in the Beartown post office was accompanied by more than one unique incident.
by chance
From this reading It has been shown that the full-grown man with a big mustache acted as a lookout at the front, which is perhaps the safest post for a criminal in such circumstances, since he has a good chance to get away on the first approach of danger.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading A second lookout was placed at the rear.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading HOW IT WAS DONE The attempt to rob the safe in the Beartown post office was accompanied by more than one unique incident.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading After-developments showed that the trio was headed by Kit Woodford, the adult member, who had led a life of crime since boyhood and had served a term in prison.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading A second lookout was placed at the rear.
robverbUS /rɑːb/
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading HOW IT WAS DONE The attempt to rob the safe in the Beartown post office was accompanied by more than one unique incident.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading HOW IT WAS DONE The attempt to rob the safe in the Beartown post office was accompanied by more than one unique incident.
safestadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfəst/
superlative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading It has been shown that the full-grown man with a big mustache acted as a lookout at the front, which is perhaps the safest post for a criminal in such circumstances, since he has a good chance to get away on the first approach of danger.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A second lookout was placed at the rear.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading After-developments showed that the trio was headed by Kit Woodford, the adult member, who had led a life of crime since boyhood and had served a term in prison.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading After-developments showed that the trio was headed by Kit Woodford, the adult member, who had led a life of crime since boyhood and had served a term in prison.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It has been shown that the full-grown man with a big mustache acted as a lookout at the front, which is perhaps the safest post for a criminal in such circumstances, since he has a good chance to get away on the first approach of danger.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It has been shown that the full-grown man with a big mustache acted as a lookout at the front, which is perhaps the safest post for a criminal in such circumstances, since he has a good chance to get away on the first approach of danger.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It has been shown that the full-grown man with a big mustache acted as a lookout at the front, which is perhaps the safest post for a criminal in such circumstances, since he has a good chance to get away on the first approach of danger.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading After-developments showed that the trio was headed by Kit Woodford, the adult member, who had led a life of crime since boyhood and had served a term in prison.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading HOW IT WAS DONE The attempt to rob the safe in the Beartown post office was accompanied by more than one unique incident.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has been shown that the full-grown man with a big mustache acted as a lookout at the front, which is perhaps the safest post for a criminal in such circumstances, since he has a good chance to get away on the first approach of danger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW IT WAS DONE The attempt to rob the safe in the Beartown post office was accompanied by more than one unique incident.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Chief among these was the cowardice exhibited by two of the three members who composed the little band of lawbreakers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Chief among these was the cowardice exhibited by two of the three members who composed the little band of lawbreakers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW IT WAS DONE The attempt to rob the safe in the Beartown post office was accompanied by more than one unique incident.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading After-developments showed that the trio was headed by Kit Woodford, the adult member, who had led a life of crime since boyhood and had served a term in prison.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Chief among these was the cowardice exhibited by two of the three members who composed the little band of lawbreakers.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading HOW IT WAS DONE The attempt to rob the safe in the Beartown post office was accompanied by more than one unique incident.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW IT WAS DONE The attempt to rob the safe in the Beartown post office was accompanied by more than one unique incident.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It has been shown that the full-grown man with a big mustache acted as a lookout at the front, which is perhaps the safest post for a criminal in such circumstances, since he has a good chance to get away on the first approach of danger.
which person or people
From this reading Chief among these was the cowardice exhibited by two of the three members who composed the little band of lawbreakers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It has been shown that the full-grown man with a big mustache acted as a lookout at the front, which is perhaps the safest post for a criminal in such circumstances, since he has a good chance to get away on the first approach of danger.
Woodford
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From this reading After-developments showed that the trio was headed by Kit Woodford, the adult member, who had led a life of crime since boyhood and had served a term in prison.
