used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SPEEDERS’ ACCIDENT THE shrill sound of a policeman’s whistle cut the air three times, but the dollsmobile sped on faster than ever.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading THE SPEEDERS’ ACCIDENT THE shrill sound of a policeman’s whistle cut the air three times, but the dollsmobile sped on faster than ever.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE SPEEDERS’ ACCIDENT THE shrill sound of a policeman’s whistle cut the air three times, but the dollsmobile sped on faster than ever.
(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 “I couldn’t catch them at all, at all,” reported the little thin sub-officer, McStoppem, at headquarters.
Arrestem
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From this reading “Bring my motorcycle, McStoppem,” ordered Chief Arrestem.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I couldn’t catch them at all, at all,” reported the little thin sub-officer, McStoppem, at headquarters.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “Bring my motorcycle, McStoppem,” ordered Chief Arrestem.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading “All right, sir,” nodded Officer McStoppem, bringing out the wonderful little toy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE SPEEDERS’ ACCIDENT THE shrill sound of a policeman’s whistle cut the air three times, but the dollsmobile sped on faster than ever.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading “I couldn’t catch them at all, at all,” reported the little thin sub-officer, McStoppem, at headquarters.
a person who is in charge
From this reading “Bring my motorcycle, McStoppem,” ordered Chief Arrestem.
couldn't
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From this reading “I couldn’t catch them at all, at all,” reported the little thin sub-officer, McStoppem, at headquarters.
cross-cut
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From this reading “If you take the cross-cut road toward Sandpile Village, you’ll catch them.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading THE SPEEDERS’ ACCIDENT THE shrill sound of a policeman’s whistle cut the air three times, but the dollsmobile sped on faster than ever.
dollsmobile
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From this reading THE SPEEDERS’ ACCIDENT THE shrill sound of a policeman’s whistle cut the air three times, but the dollsmobile sped on faster than ever.
at any time
From this reading THE SPEEDERS’ ACCIDENT THE shrill sound of a policeman’s whistle cut the air three times, but the dollsmobile sped on faster than ever.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading THE SPEEDERS’ ACCIDENT THE shrill sound of a policeman’s whistle cut the air three times, but the dollsmobile sped on faster than ever.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading “I couldn’t catch them at all, at all,” reported the little thin sub-officer, McStoppem, at headquarters.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I couldn’t catch them at all, at all,” reported the little thin sub-officer, McStoppem, at headquarters.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If you take the cross-cut road toward Sandpile Village, you’ll catch them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “I couldn’t catch them at all, at all,” reported the little thin sub-officer, McStoppem, at headquarters.
McStoppem
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From this reading “I couldn’t catch them at all, at all,” reported the little thin sub-officer, McStoppem, at headquarters.
motorcyclenounUS /ˈmoʊtərsaɪkəl/
a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame
From this reading “Bring my motorcycle, McStoppem,” ordered Chief Arrestem.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Bring my motorcycle, McStoppem,” ordered Chief Arrestem.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading “All right, sir,” nodded Officer McStoppem, bringing out the wonderful little toy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SPEEDERS’ ACCIDENT THE shrill sound of a policeman’s whistle cut the air three times, but the dollsmobile sped on faster than ever.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading “All right, sir,” nodded Officer McStoppem, bringing out the wonderful little toy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SPEEDERS’ ACCIDENT THE shrill sound of a policeman’s whistle cut the air three times, but the dollsmobile sped on faster than ever.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading “Bring my motorcycle, McStoppem,” ordered Chief Arrestem.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “All right, sir,” nodded Officer McStoppem, bringing out the wonderful little toy.
policeman'snounUS /pəˈliːsmənz/
possessive form of “policeman” — a member of a police force
From this reading THE SPEEDERS’ ACCIDENT THE shrill sound of a policeman’s whistle cut the air three times, but the dollsmobile sped on faster than ever.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading “I couldn’t catch them at all, at all,” reported the little thin sub-officer, McStoppem, at headquarters.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “All right, sir,” nodded Officer McStoppem, bringing out the wonderful little toy.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading “If you take the cross-cut road toward Sandpile Village, you’ll catch them.
Sandpilenoun
a plaything consisting of a pile of sand or a box filled with sand for children to play in
From this reading “If you take the cross-cut road toward Sandpile Village, you’ll catch them.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading THE SPEEDERS’ ACCIDENT THE shrill sound of a policeman’s whistle cut the air three times, but the dollsmobile sped on faster than ever.
term of address for a man
From this reading “All right, sir,” nodded Officer McStoppem, bringing out the wonderful little toy.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading THE SPEEDERS’ ACCIDENT THE shrill sound of a policeman’s whistle cut the air three times, but the dollsmobile sped on faster than ever.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading THE SPEEDERS’ ACCIDENT THE shrill sound of a policeman’s whistle cut the air three times, but the dollsmobile sped on faster than ever.
SPEEDERSnounUS /ˈspiːdərz/
plural of “speeder” — a driver who exceeds the safe speed limit
From this reading THE SPEEDERS’ ACCIDENT THE shrill sound of a policeman’s whistle cut the air three times, but the dollsmobile sped on faster than ever.
sub-officer
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From this reading “I couldn’t catch them at all, at all,” reported the little thin sub-officer, McStoppem, at headquarters.
carry out
From this reading “If you take the cross-cut road toward Sandpile Village, you’ll catch them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE SPEEDERS’ ACCIDENT THE shrill sound of a policeman’s whistle cut the air three times, but the dollsmobile sped on faster than ever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SPEEDERS’ ACCIDENT THE shrill sound of a policeman’s whistle cut the air three times, but the dollsmobile sped on faster than ever.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “I couldn’t catch them at all, at all,” reported the little thin sub-officer, McStoppem, at headquarters.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading “I couldn’t catch them at all, at all,” reported the little thin sub-officer, McStoppem, at headquarters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE SPEEDERS’ ACCIDENT THE shrill sound of a policeman’s whistle cut the air three times, but the dollsmobile sped on faster than ever.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading THE SPEEDERS’ ACCIDENT THE shrill sound of a policeman’s whistle cut the air three times, but the dollsmobile sped on faster than ever.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading “If you take the cross-cut road toward Sandpile Village, you’ll catch them.
toynounUS /tɔɪ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading “All right, sir,” nodded Officer McStoppem, bringing out the wonderful little toy.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading “If you take the cross-cut road toward Sandpile Village, you’ll catch them.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading THE SPEEDERS’ ACCIDENT THE shrill sound of a policeman’s whistle cut the air three times, but the dollsmobile sped on faster than ever.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading “All right, sir,” nodded Officer McStoppem, bringing out the wonderful little toy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “If you take the cross-cut road toward Sandpile Village, you’ll catch them.
you'll
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From this reading “If you take the cross-cut road toward Sandpile Village, you’ll catch them.
