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The telephone rang and the lieutenant of police Timothy McDowell grunted. He put down his magazine, and hastily covered the partially-clad damsel on the front cover before he answered the ringing phone. "McDowell," he grunted. "McDowell," came the voice in his ear. "I think ye'd better come overe here."
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He put down his magazine, and hastily covered the partially-clad damsel on the front cover before he answered the ringing phone.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “He put down his magazine, and hastily covered the partially-clad damsel on the front cover before he answered the ringing phone.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I think ye'd better come overe here."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I think ye'd better come overe here."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I think ye'd better come overe here."”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The telephone rang and the lieutenant of police Timothy McDowell grunted.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He put down his magazine, and hastily covered the partially-clad damsel on the front cover before he answered the ringing phone.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He put down his magazine, and hastily covered the partially-clad damsel on the front cover before he answered the ringing phone.
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From this reading "I think ye'd better come overe here."
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From this reading "McDowell," came the voice in his ear.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I think ye'd better come overe here."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He put down his magazine, and hastily covered the partially-clad damsel on the front cover before he answered the ringing phone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He put down his magazine, and hastily covered the partially-clad damsel on the front cover before he answered the ringing phone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He put down his magazine, and hastily covered the partially-clad damsel on the front cover before he answered the ringing phone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He put down his magazine, and hastily covered the partially-clad damsel on the front cover before he answered the ringing phone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "McDowell," came the voice in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He put down his magazine, and hastily covered the partially-clad damsel on the front cover before he answered the ringing phone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The telephone rang and the lieutenant of police Timothy McDowell grunted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He put down his magazine, and hastily covered the partially-clad damsel on the front cover before he answered the ringing phone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He put down his magazine, and hastily covered the partially-clad damsel on the front cover before he answered the ringing phone.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I think ye'd better come overe here."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He put down his magazine, and hastily covered the partially-clad damsel on the front cover before he answered the ringing phone.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think ye'd better come overe here."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "McDowell," came the voice in his ear.
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From this reading The telephone rang and the lieutenant of police Timothy McDowell grunted.
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From this reading He put down his magazine, and hastily covered the partially-clad damsel on the front cover before he answered the ringing phone.
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From this reading The telephone rang and the lieutenant of police Timothy McDowell grunted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The telephone rang and the lieutenant of police Timothy McDowell grunted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He put down his magazine, and hastily covered the partially-clad damsel on the front cover before he answered the ringing phone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think ye'd better come overe here."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He put down his magazine, and hastily covered the partially-clad damsel on the front cover before he answered the ringing phone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He put down his magazine, and hastily covered the partially-clad damsel on the front cover before he answered the ringing phone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The telephone rang and the lieutenant of police Timothy McDowell grunted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He put down his magazine, and hastily covered the partially-clad damsel on the front cover before he answered the ringing phone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The telephone rang and the lieutenant of police Timothy McDowell grunted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He put down his magazine, and hastily covered the partially-clad damsel on the front cover before he answered the ringing phone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The telephone rang and the lieutenant of police Timothy McDowell grunted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The telephone rang and the lieutenant of police Timothy McDowell grunted.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I think ye'd better come overe here."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The telephone rang and the lieutenant of police Timothy McDowell grunted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "McDowell," came the voice in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think ye'd better come overe here."
