used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The boy, with a scowl, threw the package down alongside the camera.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading MORE SIGNS OF TROUBLE Pet Peters looked thoroughly frightened when he saw that he had been caught in the very act of opening another's property.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading The boy, with a scowl, threw the package down alongside the camera.
another's
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From this reading MORE SIGNS OF TROUBLE Pet Peters looked thoroughly frightened when he saw that he had been caught in the very act of opening another's property.
react verbally
From this reading "Don't you dare cut that string," said Frank, sternly; "or I won't answer for the consequences, Pet Peters."
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The truth of the matter was, he had been warned of late by the town authorities that on the very next occasion when caught taking things that did not belong to him, they would send him to the reform school.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading MORE SIGNS OF TROUBLE Pet Peters looked thoroughly frightened when he saw that he had been caught in the very act of opening another's property.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The truth of the matter was, he had been warned of late by the town authorities that on the very next occasion when caught taking things that did not belong to him, they would send him to the reform school.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy, with a scowl, threw the package down alongside the camera.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The truth of the matter was, he had been warned of late by the town authorities that on the very next occasion when caught taking things that did not belong to him, they would send him to the reform school.
cameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading The boy, with a scowl, threw the package down alongside the camera.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading MORE SIGNS OF TROUBLE Pet Peters looked thoroughly frightened when he saw that he had been caught in the very act of opening another's property.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "Don't you dare cut that string," said Frank, sternly; "or I won't answer for the consequences, Pet Peters."
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading "Don't you dare cut that string," said Frank, sternly; "or I won't answer for the consequences, Pet Peters."
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "Don't you dare cut that string," said Frank, sternly; "or I won't answer for the consequences, Pet Peters."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The truth of the matter was, he had been warned of late by the town authorities that on the very next occasion when caught taking things that did not belong to him, they would send him to the reform school.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't you dare cut that string," said Frank, sternly; "or I won't answer for the consequences, Pet Peters."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The boy, with a scowl, threw the package down alongside the camera.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Don't you dare cut that string," said Frank, sternly; "or I won't answer for the consequences, Pet Peters."
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Don't you dare cut that string," said Frank, sternly; "or I won't answer for the consequences, Pet Peters."
made afraid
From this reading MORE SIGNS OF TROUBLE Pet Peters looked thoroughly frightened when he saw that he had been caught in the very act of opening another's property.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MORE SIGNS OF TROUBLE Pet Peters looked thoroughly frightened when he saw that he had been caught in the very act of opening another's property.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MORE SIGNS OF TROUBLE Pet Peters looked thoroughly frightened when he saw that he had been caught in the very act of opening another's property.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The truth of the matter was, he had been warned of late by the town authorities that on the very next occasion when caught taking things that did not belong to him, they would send him to the reform school.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Don't you dare cut that string," said Frank, sternly; "or I won't answer for the consequences, Pet Peters."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MORE SIGNS OF TROUBLE Pet Peters looked thoroughly frightened when he saw that he had been caught in the very act of opening another's property.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The truth of the matter was, he had been warned of late by the town authorities that on the very next occasion when caught taking things that did not belong to him, they would send him to the reform school.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading MORE SIGNS OF TROUBLE Pet Peters looked thoroughly frightened when he saw that he had been caught in the very act of opening another's property.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The truth of the matter was, he had been warned of late by the town authorities that on the very next occasion when caught taking things that did not belong to him, they would send him to the reform school.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MORE SIGNS OF TROUBLE Pet Peters looked thoroughly frightened when he saw that he had been caught in the very act of opening another's property.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The truth of the matter was, he had been warned of late by the town authorities that on the very next occasion when caught taking things that did not belong to him, they would send him to the reform school.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The truth of the matter was, he had been warned of late by the town authorities that on the very next occasion when caught taking things that did not belong to him, they would send him to the reform school.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The truth of the matter was, he had been warned of late by the town authorities that on the very next occasion when caught taking things that did not belong to him, they would send him to the reform school.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MORE SIGNS OF TROUBLE Pet Peters looked thoroughly frightened when he saw that he had been caught in the very act of opening another's property.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "There's yer old shebang.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The truth of the matter was, he had been warned of late by the town authorities that on the very next occasion when caught taking things that did not belong to him, they would send him to the reform school.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading MORE SIGNS OF TROUBLE Pet Peters looked thoroughly frightened when he saw that he had been caught in the very act of opening another's property.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Don't you dare cut that string," said Frank, sternly; "or I won't answer for the consequences, Pet Peters."
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading The boy, with a scowl, threw the package down alongside the camera.
PetnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading MORE SIGNS OF TROUBLE Pet Peters looked thoroughly frightened when he saw that he had been caught in the very act of opening another's property.
PetersnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading MORE SIGNS OF TROUBLE Pet Peters looked thoroughly frightened when he saw that he had been caught in the very act of opening another's property.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading MORE SIGNS OF TROUBLE Pet Peters looked thoroughly frightened when he saw that he had been caught in the very act of opening another's property.
reformnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading The truth of the matter was, he had been warned of late by the town authorities that on the very next occasion when caught taking things that did not belong to him, they would send him to the reform school.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Don't you dare cut that string," said Frank, sternly; "or I won't answer for the consequences, Pet Peters."
cut with a saw
From this reading MORE SIGNS OF TROUBLE Pet Peters looked thoroughly frightened when he saw that he had been caught in the very act of opening another's property.
an educational institution
From this reading The truth of the matter was, he had been warned of late by the town authorities that on the very next occasion when caught taking things that did not belong to him, they would send him to the reform school.
scowlnounUS /skaʊl/
a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
From this reading The boy, with a scowl, threw the package down alongside the camera.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading The truth of the matter was, he had been warned of late by the town authorities that on the very next occasion when caught taking things that did not belong to him, they would send him to the reform school.
shebangnoun
an entire system; used in the phrase “the whole shebang”
From this reading "There's yer old shebang.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading MORE SIGNS OF TROUBLE Pet Peters looked thoroughly frightened when he saw that he had been caught in the very act of opening another's property.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading "Don't you dare cut that string," said Frank, sternly; "or I won't answer for the consequences, Pet Peters."
stringnounUS /strɪŋ/
a lightweight cord
From this reading "Don't you dare cut that string," said Frank, sternly; "or I won't answer for the consequences, Pet Peters."
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The truth of the matter was, he had been warned of late by the town authorities that on the very next occasion when caught taking things that did not belong to him, they would send him to the reform school.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MORE SIGNS OF TROUBLE Pet Peters looked thoroughly frightened when he saw that he had been caught in the very act of opening another's property.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MORE SIGNS OF TROUBLE Pet Peters looked thoroughly frightened when he saw that he had been caught in the very act of opening another's property.
There's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There's yer old shebang.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The truth of the matter was, he had been warned of late by the town authorities that on the very next occasion when caught taking things that did not belong to him, they would send him to the reform school.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The truth of the matter was, he had been warned of late by the town authorities that on the very next occasion when caught taking things that did not belong to him, they would send him to the reform school.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading MORE SIGNS OF TROUBLE Pet Peters looked thoroughly frightened when he saw that he had been caught in the very act of opening another's property.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The boy, with a scowl, threw the package down alongside the camera.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The truth of the matter was, he had been warned of late by the town authorities that on the very next occasion when caught taking things that did not belong to him, they would send him to the reform school.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The truth of the matter was, he had been warned of late by the town authorities that on the very next occasion when caught taking things that did not belong to him, they would send him to the reform school.
a source of difficulty
From this reading MORE SIGNS OF TROUBLE Pet Peters looked thoroughly frightened when he saw that he had been caught in the very act of opening another's property.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The truth of the matter was, he had been warned of late by the town authorities that on the very next occasion when caught taking things that did not belong to him, they would send him to the reform school.
precisely as stated
From this reading MORE SIGNS OF TROUBLE Pet Peters looked thoroughly frightened when he saw that he had been caught in the very act of opening another's property.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading The truth of the matter was, he had been warned of late by the town authorities that on the very next occasion when caught taking things that did not belong to him, they would send him to the reform school.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The truth of the matter was, he had been warned of late by the town authorities that on the very next occasion when caught taking things that did not belong to him, they would send him to the reform school.
at the time that
From this reading MORE SIGNS OF TROUBLE Pet Peters looked thoroughly frightened when he saw that he had been caught in the very act of opening another's property.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boy, with a scowl, threw the package down alongside the camera.
won't
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From this reading "Don't you dare cut that string," said Frank, sternly; "or I won't answer for the consequences, Pet Peters."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The truth of the matter was, he had been warned of late by the town authorities that on the very next occasion when caught taking things that did not belong to him, they would send him to the reform school.
yer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There's yer old shebang.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Don't you dare cut that string," said Frank, sternly; "or I won't answer for the consequences, Pet Peters."
