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Chapter XVIII
“OLD HANDS.” The bank robbery took place during the night of Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer. “What can I do for you, sir?” inquired the assistant superintendent, who was in charge at that early hour. “Albert Gardner, the watchman who was shot during the bank robbery, was brought here, was he not?”
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““Albert Gardner, the watchman who was shot during the bank robbery, was brought here, was he not?””
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “The bank robbery took place during the night of Monday and Tuesday.”
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading ““OLD HANDS.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Albert Gardner, the watchman who was shot during the bank robbery, was brought here, was he not?””
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““What can I do for you, sir?” inquired the assistant superintendent, who was in charge at that early hour.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The bank robbery took place during the night of Monday and Tuesday.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
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From this reading “Albert Gardner, the watchman who was shot during the bank robbery, was brought here, was he not?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The bank robbery took place during the night of Monday and Tuesday.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
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From this reading “What can I do for you, sir?” inquired the assistant superintendent, who was in charge at that early hour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
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From this reading The bank robbery took place during the night of Monday and Tuesday.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Albert Gardner, the watchman who was shot during the bank robbery, was brought here, was he not?”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “What can I do for you, sir?” inquired the assistant superintendent, who was in charge at that early hour.
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From this reading “What can I do for you, sir?” inquired the assistant superintendent, who was in charge at that early hour.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What can I do for you, sir?” inquired the assistant superintendent, who was in charge at that early hour.
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From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The bank robbery took place during the night of Monday and Tuesday.
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From this reading “What can I do for you, sir?” inquired the assistant superintendent, who was in charge at that early hour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “What can I do for you, sir?” inquired the assistant superintendent, who was in charge at that early hour.
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From this reading “Albert Gardner, the watchman who was shot during the bank robbery, was brought here, was he not?”
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading “OLD HANDS.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Albert Gardner, the watchman who was shot during the bank robbery, was brought here, was he not?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Albert Gardner, the watchman who was shot during the bank robbery, was brought here, was he not?”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
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From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What can I do for you, sir?” inquired the assistant superintendent, who was in charge at that early hour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “What can I do for you, sir?” inquired the assistant superintendent, who was in charge at that early hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “What can I do for you, sir?” inquired the assistant superintendent, who was in charge at that early hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bank robbery took place during the night of Monday and Tuesday.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bank robbery took place during the night of Monday and Tuesday.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Albert Gardner, the watchman who was shot during the bank robbery, was brought here, was he not?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The bank robbery took place during the night of Monday and Tuesday.
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From this reading “OLD HANDS.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bank robbery took place during the night of Monday and Tuesday.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bank robbery took place during the night of Monday and Tuesday.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Albert Gardner, the watchman who was shot during the bank robbery, was brought here, was he not?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What can I do for you, sir?” inquired the assistant superintendent, who was in charge at that early hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What can I do for you, sir?” inquired the assistant superintendent, who was in charge at that early hour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “What can I do for you, sir?” inquired the assistant superintendent, who was in charge at that early hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The bank robbery took place during the night of Monday and Tuesday.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The bank robbery took place during the night of Monday and Tuesday.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bank robbery took place during the night of Monday and Tuesday.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What can I do for you, sir?” inquired the assistant superintendent, who was in charge at that early hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Albert Gardner, the watchman who was shot during the bank robbery, was brought here, was he not?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What can I do for you, sir?” inquired the assistant superintendent, who was in charge at that early hour.
which person or people
From this reading “What can I do for you, sir?” inquired the assistant superintendent, who was in charge at that early hour.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What can I do for you, sir?” inquired the assistant superintendent, who was in charge at that early hour.
