used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
in the past
From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Not all the guilty parties were captured, but we know of two, or rather three, who were caught in the toils.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There they are sure to stay for an indefinite time to come, provided they are not soon released on parole, or pardoned on the ground of poor health.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There they are sure to stay for an indefinite time to come, provided they are not soon released on parole, or pardoned on the ground of poor health.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Two of them, Kit Woodford and Graff Miller, were convicted in the United States Court at Portland, for, to use a common expression, they were caught with the goods on them, and sentenced to long terms in the Atlanta penitentiary.
AtlantanounUS /ætˈlæntə/
state capital and largest city of Georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern United States; was plundered and burned by Sherman's army during the American Civil War
From this reading Two of them, Kit Woodford and Graff Miller, were convicted in the United States Court at Portland, for, to use a common expression, they were caught with the goods on them, and sentenced to long terms in the Atlanta penitentiary.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Let us hope for better things.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not all the guilty parties were captured, but we know of two, or rather three, who were caught in the toils.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Not all the guilty parties were captured, but we know of two, or rather three, who were caught in the toils.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Not all the guilty parties were captured, but we know of two, or rather three, who were caught in the toils.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There they are sure to stay for an indefinite time to come, provided they are not soon released on parole, or pardoned on the ground of poor health.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Two of them, Kit Woodford and Graff Miller, were convicted in the United States Court at Portland, for, to use a common expression, they were caught with the goods on them, and sentenced to long terms in the Atlanta penitentiary.
convictedverbUS /kənˈvɪktəd/
past form of “convict” — find or declare guilty
From this reading Two of them, Kit Woodford and Graff Miller, were convicted in the United States Court at Portland, for, to use a common expression, they were caught with the goods on them, and sentenced to long terms in the Atlanta penitentiary.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Two of them, Kit Woodford and Graff Miller, were convicted in the United States Court at Portland, for, to use a common expression, they were caught with the goods on them, and sentenced to long terms in the Atlanta penitentiary.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Two of them, Kit Woodford and Graff Miller, were convicted in the United States Court at Portland, for, to use a common expression, they were caught with the goods on them, and sentenced to long terms in the Atlanta penitentiary.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Two of them, Kit Woodford and Graff Miller, were convicted in the United States Court at Portland, for, to use a common expression, they were caught with the goods on them, and sentenced to long terms in the Atlanta penitentiary.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading Two of them, Kit Woodford and Graff Miller, were convicted in the United States Court at Portland, for, to use a common expression, they were caught with the goods on them, and sentenced to long terms in the Atlanta penitentiary.
Graff
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From this reading Two of them, Kit Woodford and Graff Miller, were convicted in the United States Court at Portland, for, to use a common expression, they were caught with the goods on them, and sentenced to long terms in the Atlanta penitentiary.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading There they are sure to stay for an indefinite time to come, provided they are not soon released on parole, or pardoned on the ground of poor health.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading Not all the guilty parties were captured, but we know of two, or rather three, who were caught in the toils.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading There they are sure to stay for an indefinite time to come, provided they are not soon released on parole, or pardoned on the ground of poor health.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Let us hope for better things.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
indefiniteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdefənət/
vague or not clearly defined or stated
From this reading There they are sure to stay for an indefinite time to come, provided they are not soon released on parole, or pardoned on the ground of poor health.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading Two of them, Kit Woodford and Graff Miller, were convicted in the United States Court at Portland, for, to use a common expression, they were caught with the goods on them, and sentenced to long terms in the Atlanta penitentiary.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Not all the guilty parties were captured, but we know of two, or rather three, who were caught in the toils.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us hope for better things.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading Two of them, Kit Woodford and Graff Miller, were convicted in the United States Court at Portland, for, to use a common expression, they were caught with the goods on them, and sentenced to long terms in the Atlanta penitentiary.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Two of them, Kit Woodford and Graff Miller, were convicted in the United States Court at Portland, for, to use a common expression, they were caught with the goods on them, and sentenced to long terms in the Atlanta penitentiary.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not all the guilty parties were captured, but we know of two, or rather three, who were caught in the toils.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
pardonedverbUS /ˈpɑːrdənd/
past form of “pardon” — accept an excuse for
From this reading There they are sure to stay for an indefinite time to come, provided they are not soon released on parole, or pardoned on the ground of poor health.
parolenounUS /pərˈoʊl/
a promise
From this reading There they are sure to stay for an indefinite time to come, provided they are not soon released on parole, or pardoned on the ground of poor health.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Not all the guilty parties were captured, but we know of two, or rather three, who were caught in the toils.
penitentiaryadjectiveUS /ˌpenɪˈtentʃəri/
used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers
From this reading Two of them, Kit Woodford and Graff Miller, were convicted in the United States Court at Portland, for, to use a common expression, they were caught with the goods on them, and sentenced to long terms in the Atlanta penitentiary.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading There they are sure to stay for an indefinite time to come, provided they are not soon released on parole, or pardoned on the ground of poor health.
PortlandnounUS /ˈpɔːrtlənd/
freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains
From this reading Two of them, Kit Woodford and Graff Miller, were convicted in the United States Court at Portland, for, to use a common expression, they were caught with the goods on them, and sentenced to long terms in the Atlanta penitentiary.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading There they are sure to stay for an indefinite time to come, provided they are not soon released on parole, or pardoned on the ground of poor health.
on the contrary
From this reading Not all the guilty parties were captured, but we know of two, or rather three, who were caught in the toils.
RAVELLED
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From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading There they are sure to stay for an indefinite time to come, provided they are not soon released on parole, or pardoned on the ground of poor health.
robberiesnounUS /ˈrɑːbəriz/
plural of “robbery” — larceny by threat of violence
From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
sentencedverbUS /ˈsentənst/
past form of “sentence” — pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
From this reading Two of them, Kit Woodford and Graff Miller, were convicted in the United States Court at Portland, for, to use a common expression, they were caught with the goods on them, and sentenced to long terms in the Atlanta penitentiary.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
in the near future
From this reading There they are sure to stay for an indefinite time to come, provided they are not soon released on parole, or pardoned on the ground of poor health.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Two of them, Kit Woodford and Graff Miller, were convicted in the United States Court at Portland, for, to use a common expression, they were caught with the goods on them, and sentenced to long terms in the Atlanta penitentiary.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading There they are sure to stay for an indefinite time to come, provided they are not soon released on parole, or pardoned on the ground of poor health.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading There they are sure to stay for an indefinite time to come, provided they are not soon released on parole, or pardoned on the ground of poor health.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Two of them, Kit Woodford and Graff Miller, were convicted in the United States Court at Portland, for, to use a common expression, they were caught with the goods on them, and sentenced to long terms in the Atlanta penitentiary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Two of them, Kit Woodford and Graff Miller, were convicted in the United States Court at Portland, for, to use a common expression, they were caught with the goods on them, and sentenced to long terms in the Atlanta penitentiary.
in or at that place or location
From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Two of them, Kit Woodford and Graff Miller, were convicted in the United States Court at Portland, for, to use a common expression, they were caught with the goods on them, and sentenced to long terms in the Atlanta penitentiary.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Let us hope for better things.
THREADSnounUS /θredz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Not all the guilty parties were captured, but we know of two, or rather three, who were caught in the toils.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There they are sure to stay for an indefinite time to come, provided they are not soon released on parole, or pardoned on the ground of poor health.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
toilsnounUS /tɔɪlz/
plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
From this reading Not all the guilty parties were captured, but we know of two, or rather three, who were caught in the toils.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Not all the guilty parties were captured, but we know of two, or rather three, who were caught in the toils.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Two of them, Kit Woodford and Graff Miller, were convicted in the United States Court at Portland, for, to use a common expression, they were caught with the goods on them, and sentenced to long terms in the Atlanta penitentiary.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us hope for better things.
the act of using
From this reading Two of them, Kit Woodford and Graff Miller, were convicted in the United States Court at Portland, for, to use a common expression, they were caught with the goods on them, and sentenced to long terms in the Atlanta penitentiary.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Not all the guilty parties were captured, but we know of two, or rather three, who were caught in the toils.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading GATHERING UP THE RAVELLED THREADS The records show that not long ago there were a number of post office robberies among the towns and villages in that section of Maine to which some attention has been given in the preceding pages.
which person or people
From this reading Not all the guilty parties were captured, but we know of two, or rather three, who were caught in the toils.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two of them, Kit Woodford and Graff Miller, were convicted in the United States Court at Portland, for, to use a common expression, they were caught with the goods on them, and sentenced to long terms in the Atlanta penitentiary.
Woodford
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From this reading Two of them, Kit Woodford and Graff Miller, were convicted in the United States Court at Portland, for, to use a common expression, they were caught with the goods on them, and sentenced to long terms in the Atlanta penitentiary.
