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Chapter XXIII
ON THE WATCH The announcement of the constable excited the crowd, and the men and boys gathered around to look at the queer tool. “It looks like a big tack lifter,” remarked one man. “Th’ robbers used it fer a winder lifter,” added another. “Here, Hank,” he called, “come and see how the burglars got in your store.” “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Th’ robbers used it fer a winder lifter,” added another.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““Th’ robbers used it fer a winder lifter,” added another.”
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “ON THE WATCH The announcement of the constable excited the crowd, and the men and boys gathered around to look at the queer tool.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.”
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading ““Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Here, Hank,” he called, “come and see how the burglars got in your store.””
very enthusiastic or eager
From this reading “ON THE WATCH The announcement of the constable excited the crowd, and the men and boys gathered around to look at the queer tool.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Here, Hank,” he called, “come and see how the burglars got in your store.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “ON THE WATCH The announcement of the constable excited the crowd, and the men and boys gathered around to look at the queer tool.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ““It looks like a big tack lifter,” remarked one man.”
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading ““Th’ robbers used it fer a winder lifter,” added another.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading ““Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.”
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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 “It looks like a big tack lifter,” remarked one man.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Th’ robbers used it fer a winder lifter,” added another.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE WATCH The announcement of the constable excited the crowd, and the men and boys gathered around to look at the queer tool.
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From this reading ON THE WATCH The announcement of the constable excited the crowd, and the men and boys gathered around to look at the queer tool.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Th’ robbers used it fer a winder lifter,” added another.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading ON THE WATCH The announcement of the constable excited the crowd, and the men and boys gathered around to look at the queer tool.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ON THE WATCH The announcement of the constable excited the crowd, and the men and boys gathered around to look at the queer tool.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It looks like a big tack lifter,” remarked one man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON THE WATCH The announcement of the constable excited the crowd, and the men and boys gathered around to look at the queer tool.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Here, Hank,” he called, “come and see how the burglars got in your store.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Here, Hank,” he called, “come and see how the burglars got in your store.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Here, Hank,” he called, “come and see how the burglars got in your store.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON THE WATCH The announcement of the constable excited the crowd, and the men and boys gathered around to look at the queer tool.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON THE WATCH The announcement of the constable excited the crowd, and the men and boys gathered around to look at the queer tool.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
very enthusiastic or eager
From this reading ON THE WATCH The announcement of the constable excited the crowd, and the men and boys gathered around to look at the queer tool.
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From this reading “Th’ robbers used it fer a winder lifter,” added another.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
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From this reading ON THE WATCH The announcement of the constable excited the crowd, and the men and boys gathered around to look at the queer tool.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Here, Hank,” he called, “come and see how the burglars got in your store.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Here, Hank,” he called, “come and see how the burglars got in your store.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Here, Hank,” he called, “come and see how the burglars got in your store.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Here, Hank,” he called, “come and see how the burglars got in your store.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Here, Hank,” he called, “come and see how the burglars got in your store.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Here, Hank,” he called, “come and see how the burglars got in your store.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It looks like a big tack lifter,” remarked one man.
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From this reading “It looks like a big tack lifter,” remarked one man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It looks like a big tack lifter,” remarked one man.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ON THE WATCH The announcement of the constable excited the crowd, and the men and boys gathered around to look at the queer tool.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It looks like a big tack lifter,” remarked one man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It looks like a big tack lifter,” remarked one man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON THE WATCH The announcement of the constable excited the crowd, and the men and boys gathered around to look at the queer tool.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE WATCH The announcement of the constable excited the crowd, and the men and boys gathered around to look at the queer tool.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE WATCH The announcement of the constable excited the crowd, and the men and boys gathered around to look at the queer tool.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “It looks like a big tack lifter,” remarked one man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON THE WATCH The announcement of the constable excited the crowd, and the men and boys gathered around to look at the queer tool.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It looks like a big tack lifter,” remarked one man.
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading “Th’ robbers used it fer a winder lifter,” added another.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Here, Hank,” he called, “come and see how the burglars got in your store.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Here, Hank,” he called, “come and see how the burglars got in your store.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It looks like a big tack lifter,” remarked one man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Th’ robbers used it fer a winder lifter,” added another.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE WATCH The announcement of the constable excited the crowd, and the men and boys gathered around to look at the queer tool.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE WATCH The announcement of the constable excited the crowd, and the men and boys gathered around to look at the queer tool.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON THE WATCH The announcement of the constable excited the crowd, and the men and boys gathered around to look at the queer tool.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Th’ robbers used it fer a winder lifter,” added another.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON THE WATCH The announcement of the constable excited the crowd, and the men and boys gathered around to look at the queer tool.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Th’ robbers used it fer a winder lifter,” added another.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “Now is a good chance for us to get out, without being asked too many questions,” said Mr. Harrison to Dan, in a low voice.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Here, Hank,” he called, “come and see how the burglars got in your store.”
