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Night of the Living Dead

We Have a Gun and Bullets

(Lesson 4)

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account

a record or narrative description of past events
A video clip called These eyewitness accounts variously describe the murderers as ordinary looking people,

These eyewitness accounts variously describe the murderers as ordinary looking people,
advice

a proposal for an appropriate course of action
A video clip called The only advice our reporters have been able to get from official sources

The only advice our reporters have been able to get from official sources
ambulance

a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
A video clip called Police, sheriffs' deputies, and emergency ambulances are literally deluged with calls for help

Police, sheriffs' deputies, and emergency ambulances are literally deluged with calls for help
animal

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
A video clip called And things that look like people but act like animals.

And things that look like people but act like animals.
announcement

a formal public statement
A video clip called says there will be an official announcement as soon as possible following that meeting.

says there will be an official announcement as soon as possible following that meeting.
assassin

a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
A video clip called There is an epidemic of mass murder being committed by a virtual army of unidentified assassins.

There is an epidemic of mass murder being committed by a virtual army of unidentified assassins.
attempt

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
A video clip called not to make any attempt to get to their homes.

not to make any attempt to get to their homes.
bewilderment

confusion resulting from failure to understand
A video clip called Reaction of law enforcement officials is one of complete bewilderment at this hour.

Reaction of law enforcement officials is one of complete bewilderment at this hour.
building

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
A video clip called in urging you to seek shelter in a building.

in urging you to seek shelter in a building.
bullet

a projectile that is fired from a gun
A video clip called I found a gun and some bullets out there.

I found a gun and some bullets out there.
cabinet

persons appointed by a head of state to head executive departments of government and act as official advisers
A video clip called Ladies and gentlemen, we've just received word that the president has called a meeting of his cabinet

Ladies and gentlemen, we've just received word that the president has called a meeting of his cabinet
call

a telephone connection
A video clip called Police, sheriffs' deputies, and emergency ambulances are literally deluged with calls for help

Police, sheriffs' deputies, and emergency ambulances are literally deluged with calls for help
camden

a city in southwestern New Jersey on the Delaware River near Philadelphia
A video clip called Chief T.K. Dunmore of Camden, North Carolina, is quoted as saying, quote,

Chief T.K. Dunmore of Camden, North Carolina, is quoted as saying, quote,
character

a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
A video clip called We don't know what kind of murder-happy characters we have here. End quote.

We don't know what kind of murder-happy characters we have here. End quote.
citizen

a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
A video clip called Radio: Because of the obvious threat to untold numbers of citizens...

Radio: Because of the obvious threat to untold numbers of citizens...
city

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
A video clip called Our newsmen, who have been on the telephone talking with officials of other cities...

Our newsmen, who have been on the telephone talking with officials of other cities...
clue

a slight indication
A video clip called So far the only descriptions, the only clues, anyone has of the killers come from frightened witnesses.

So far the only descriptions, the only clues, anyone has of the killers come from frightened witnesses.
conference

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
A video clip called now tells us that the emergency presidential conference which we've just mentioned

now tells us that the emergency presidential conference which we've just mentioned
country

a politically organized body of people under a single government
A video clip called throughout this part of the country...

throughout this part of the country...
course of action

a mode of action
A video clip called and until we can advise what course of action to take.

and until we can advise what course of action to take.
day

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
A video clip called this radio station will remain on the air, day and night.

this radio station will remain on the air, day and night.
deputy

someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
A video clip called Police, sheriffs' deputies, and emergency ambulances are literally deluged with calls for help

Police, sheriffs' deputies, and emergency ambulances are literally deluged with calls for help
description

a statement that represents something in words
A video clip called We have some descriptions of the assassins.

We have some descriptions of the assassins.
detail

a small part that can be considered separately from the whole
A video clip called and further details of this continuing story.

and further details of this continuing story.
development

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
A video clip called ... are pooling their resources through an emergency network hookup to keep you informed of all developments.

... are pooling their resources through an emergency network hookup to keep you informed of all developments.
dispatch

an official report (usually sent in haste)
A video clip called This is the latest dispatch just received in our newsroom.

This is the latest dispatch just received in our newsroom.
effort

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
A video clip called An effort to keep track of the murder reports by the placing of markers on a map

An effort to keep track of the murder reports by the placing of markers on a map
employment

the state of being employed or having a job
A video clip called Thousands of office and factory workers are being urged to stay at their places of employment,

Thousands of office and factory workers are being urged to stay at their places of employment,
epidemic

a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time
A video clip called There is an epidemic of mass murder being committed by a virtual army of unidentified assassins.

There is an epidemic of mass murder being committed by a virtual army of unidentified assassins.
explosion

a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
A video clip called It seems to be a sudden, general explosion of mass homicide.

It seems to be a sudden, general explosion of mass homicide.
eyewitness

a spectator who can describe what happened
A video clip called Eyewitnesses say they are ordinary looking people.

Eyewitnesses say they are ordinary looking people.
facility

a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
A video clip called have joined their facilities in an emergency network

have joined their facilities in an emergency network
fact

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
A video clip called At this hour, we repeat, these are the facts as we know them.

At this hour, we repeat, these are the facts as we know them.
factory worker

a workman in a mill or factory
A video clip called Thousands of office and factory workers are being urged to stay at their places of employment,

Thousands of office and factory workers are being urged to stay at their places of employment,
family

a social unit living together
A video clip called with the report of the slaying of a family of seven in their rural home area...

with the report of the slaying of a family of seven in their rural home area...
fbi

a federal law enforcement agency that is the principal investigative arm of the Department of Justice
A video clip called Members of the presidential cabinet will be joined by officials of the FBI and the joint chiefs behind closed doors.

Members of the presidential cabinet will be joined by officials of the FBI and the joint chiefs behind closed doors.
galveston

a town in southeast Texas on Galveston Island
A video clip called Similar killings have been reported around the Houston and Galveston areas but nothing like the...

Similar killings have been reported around the Houston and Galveston areas but nothing like the...
god

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
A video clip called Tell the people, for God's sake, to get off the streets.

Tell the people, for God's sake, to get off the streets.
governor

the head of a state government
A video clip called Along with the governors of several eastern and midwestern states

Along with the governors of several eastern and midwestern states
highway

a major road for any form of motor transport
A video clip called Streets and highways are packed with frantic people trying to reach their families, or apparently to flee just anywhere.

Streets and highways are packed with frantic people trying to reach their families, or apparently to flee just anywhere.
homicide

the killing of a human being by another human being
A video clip called It seems to be a sudden, general explosion of mass homicide.

It seems to be a sudden, general explosion of mass homicide.
hookup

a device providing a connection between a power source and a user
A video clip called ... are pooling their resources through an emergency network hookup to keep you informed of all developments.

... are pooling their resources through an emergency network hookup to keep you informed of all developments.
hopscotch

a game in which a child tosses a stone into an area drawn on the ground and then hops through it and back to regain the stone
A video clip called which has hopscotched in an erratic, disconnected way...

which has hopscotched in an erratic, disconnected way...
houston

the largest city in Texas; located in southeastern Texas near the Gulf of Mexico; site of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
A video clip called Similar killings have been reported around the Houston and Galveston areas but nothing like the...

Similar killings have been reported around the Houston and Galveston areas but nothing like the...
hundred

ten 10s
A video clip called This station and hundreds of other radio and TV stations

This station and hundreds of other radio and TV stations
indoors

within a building
A video clip called and to stay indoors at all costs.

and to stay indoors at all costs.
instruction

a message describing how something is to be done
A video clip called Keep listening to radio and TV for any special instructions as this crisis develops further.

Keep listening to radio and TV for any special instructions as this crisis develops further.
investigation

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
A video clip called So far we have been unable to determine if any kind of organized investigation is yet underway...

So far we have been unable to determine if any kind of organized investigation is yet underway...
joint chiefs

the executive agency that advises the President on military questions; composed of the chiefs of the United States Army and the United States Navy and the United States Air Force and the commandant of the United States Marine Corps
A video clip called Members of the presidential cabinet will be joined by officials of the FBI and the joint chiefs behind closed doors.

Members of the presidential cabinet will be joined by officials of the FBI and the joint chiefs behind closed doors.
kill

the act of terminating a life
A video clip called Since then, reports of some senseless killings began snowballing in a reign of terror

Since then, reports of some senseless killings began snowballing in a reign of terror
law enforcement

ensuring obedience to the laws
A video clip called Reaction of law enforcement officials is one of complete bewilderment at this hour.

Reaction of law enforcement officials is one of complete bewilderment at this hour.
lock

a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
A video clip called Lock the doors and windows securely.

Lock the doors and windows securely.
map

a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
A video clip called An effort to keep track of the murder reports by the placing of markers on a map

An effort to keep track of the murder reports by the placing of markers on a map
marker

some conspicuous object used to distinguish or mark something
A video clip called An effort to keep track of the murder reports by the placing of markers on a map

An effort to keep track of the murder reports by the placing of markers on a map
mass

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
A video clip called It seems to be a sudden, general explosion of mass homicide.

It seems to be a sudden, general explosion of mass homicide.
mayhem

violent and needless disturbance
A video clip called The scene can best be described as mayhem.

The scene can best be described as mayhem.
mayor

the head of a city government
A video clip called Mayors of Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Miami,

Mayors of Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Miami,
meeting

a formally arranged gathering
A video clip called Ladies and gentlemen, we've just received word that the president has called a meeting of his cabinet

Ladies and gentlemen, we've just received word that the president has called a meeting of his cabinet
member

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
A video clip called Members of the presidential cabinet will be joined by officials of the FBI and the joint chiefs behind closed doors.

Members of the presidential cabinet will be joined by officials of the FBI and the joint chiefs behind closed doors.
miami

a city and resort in southeastern Florida on Biscayne Bay; the best known city in Florida; a haven for retirees and a refuge for Cubans fleeing Castro
A video clip called Mayors of Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Miami,

Mayors of Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Miami,
misshapen

so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
A video clip called Misshapen monsters.

Misshapen monsters.
mississippi river

a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico
A video clip called have determined that none of this kind of mass murder has yet been reported west of the Mississippi river,

have determined that none of this kind of mass murder has yet been reported west of the Mississippi river,
moment

a particular point in time
A video clip called have indicated the national guard may be mobilized at any moment,

have indicated the national guard may be mobilized at any moment,
monster

an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
A video clip called Misshapen monsters.

Misshapen monsters.
nasa

an independent agency of the United States government responsible for aviation and spaceflight
A video clip called Will include high-ranking scientists from NASA.

Will include high-ranking scientists from NASA.
nation

a politically organized body of people under a single government
A video clip called which apparently is engulfing much of the nation.

which apparently is engulfing much of the nation.
nature

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
A video clip called Do not venture outside, for any reason, until the nature of this crisis has been determined

Do not venture outside, for any reason, until the nature of this crisis has been determined
network

an interconnected system of things or people
A video clip called ... are pooling their resources through an emergency network hookup to keep you informed of all developments.

... are pooling their resources through an emergency network hookup to keep you informed of all developments.
newsroom

the staff of a newspaper or the news department of a periodical
A video clip called This is the latest dispatch just received in our newsroom.

This is the latest dispatch just received in our newsroom.
north carolina

a state in southeastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies
A video clip called That's chief Dunmore of Camden, North Carolina.

That's chief Dunmore of Camden, North Carolina.
number

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
A video clip called Radio: Because of the obvious threat to untold numbers of citizens...

Radio: Because of the obvious threat to untold numbers of citizens...
pattern

a perceptual structure
A video clip called The murders are taking place in villages, cities, rural homes and suburbs with no apparent pattern or reason for the slayings.

The murders are taking place in villages, cities, rural homes and suburbs with no apparent pattern or reason for the slayings.
philadelphia

the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
A video clip called Mayors of Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Miami,

Mayors of Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Miami,
point

a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
A video clip called So, at this point there is no really authentic way for us to say who or what to look for...

So, at this point there is no really authentic way for us to say who or what to look for...
police

the force of policemen and officers
A video clip called Police, sheriffs' deputies, and emergency ambulances are literally deluged with calls for help

Police, sheriffs' deputies, and emergency ambulances are literally deluged with calls for help
president

the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government
A video clip called Ladies and gentlemen, we've just received word that the president has called a meeting of his cabinet

Ladies and gentlemen, we've just received word that the president has called a meeting of his cabinet
press

the state of demanding notice or attention
A video clip called Latest word also from national press services in Washington, D.C.,

Latest word also from national press services in Washington, D.C.,
private citizen

a citizen who does not hold any official or public position
A video clip called is for private citizens to stay in their homes behind locked doors.

is for private citizens to stay in their homes behind locked doors.
protection

the activity of protecting someone or something
A video clip called Demanding shelter and protection from the wholesale murder...

Demanding shelter and protection from the wholesale murder...
radio station

station for the production and transmission of AM or FM radio broadcasts
A video clip called This station and hundreds of other radio and TV stations

This station and hundreds of other radio and TV stations
reaction

a response that reveals a person's feelings or attitude
A video clip called Reaction of law enforcement officials is one of complete bewilderment at this hour.

Reaction of law enforcement officials is one of complete bewilderment at this hour.
reason

a rational motive for a belief or action
A video clip called about the reasons for this wave of murder...

about the reasons for this wave of murder...
refuge

a safe place
A video clip called tell of frightened people seeking refuge in churches, schools and government buildings.

tell of frightened people seeking refuge in churches, schools and government buildings.
reign

a period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful
A video clip called Since then, reports of some senseless killings began snowballing in a reign of terror

Since then, reports of some senseless killings began snowballing in a reign of terror
resource

a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed
A video clip called ... are pooling their resources through an emergency network hookup to keep you informed of all developments.

... are pooling their resources through an emergency network hookup to keep you informed of all developments.
sake

a reason for wanting something done
A video clip called Tell the people, for God's sake, to get off the streets.

Tell the people, for God's sake, to get off the streets.
say

the chance to speak
A video clip called Some say they appear to be in a kind of trance.

Some say they appear to be in a kind of trance.
school

an educational institution
A video clip called tell of frightened people seeking refuge in churches, schools and government buildings.

tell of frightened people seeking refuge in churches, schools and government buildings.
scientist

a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
A video clip called Will include high-ranking scientists from NASA.

Will include high-ranking scientists from NASA.
senseless

not marked by the use of reason
A video clip called Since then, reports of some senseless killings began snowballing in a reign of terror

Since then, reports of some senseless killings began snowballing in a reign of terror
services

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
A video clip called Latest word also from national press services in Washington, D.C.,

Latest word also from national press services in Washington, D.C.,
shape

the visual appearance of something or someone
A video clip called ... and guard yourself against... this shape of monsters....

... and guard yourself against... this shape of monsters....
shelter

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
A video clip called Demanding shelter and protection from the wholesale murder...

Demanding shelter and protection from the wholesale murder...
source

the place where something begins, where it springs into being
A video clip called The only advice our reporters have been able to get from official sources

The only advice our reporters have been able to get from official sources
state

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
A video clip called Along with the governors of several eastern and midwestern states

Along with the governors of several eastern and midwestern states
story

a record or narrative description of past events
A video clip called This whole ghastly story began developing two days ago

This whole ghastly story began developing two days ago
stranger

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
A video clip called Be cautious of any suspicious strangers,

Be cautious of any suspicious strangers,
suburb

a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
A video clip called The murders are taking place in villages, cities, rural homes and suburbs with no apparent pattern or reason for the slayings.

The murders are taking place in villages, cities, rural homes and suburbs with no apparent pattern or reason for the slayings.
terror

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
A video clip called Since then, reports of some senseless killings began snowballing in a reign of terror

Since then, reports of some senseless killings began snowballing in a reign of terror
texas

the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
A video clip called except in the extreme southeastern portion of Texas.

except in the extreme southeastern portion of Texas.
theorize

to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
A video clip called even at this hour, even to theorize

even at this hour, even to theorize
thousand

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
A video clip called Thousands of office and factory workers are being urged to stay at their places of employment,

Thousands of office and factory workers are being urged to stay at their places of employment,
threat

something that is a source of danger
A video clip called Radio: Because of the obvious threat to untold numbers of citizens...

Radio: Because of the obvious threat to untold numbers of citizens...
tune

the adjustment of a radio receiver or other circuit to a required frequency
A video clip called We urge you to stay tuned to radio and TV

We urge you to stay tuned to radio and TV
tv station

station for the production and transmission of television broadcasts
A video clip called This station and hundreds of other radio and TV stations

This station and hundreds of other radio and TV stations
underway

currently in progress
A video clip called So far we have been unable to determine if any kind of organized investigation is yet underway...

So far we have been unable to determine if any kind of organized investigation is yet underway...
village

a community of people smaller than a town
A video clip called The murders are taking place in villages, cities, rural homes and suburbs with no apparent pattern or reason for the slayings.

The murders are taking place in villages, cities, rural homes and suburbs with no apparent pattern or reason for the slayings.
warning

a message informing of danger
A video clip called However, in spite of this urging and warning...

However, in spite of this urging and warning...
washington d.c.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
A video clip called Latest word also from national press services in Washington, D.C.,

Latest word also from national press services in Washington, D.C.,
west

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
A video clip called seem to indicate a general spreading from the extreme southeastern and states north and west.

seem to indicate a general spreading from the extreme southeastern and states north and west.
west

the direction corresponding to the westward cardinal compass point
A video clip called have determined that none of this kind of mass murder has yet been reported west of the Mississippi river,

have determined that none of this kind of mass murder has yet been reported west of the Mississippi river,
white house

the chief executive department of the United States government
A video clip called A White House spokesman, in announcing this conference...

A White House spokesman, in announcing this conference...
word

a brief statement
A video clip called Ladies and gentlemen, we've just received word that the president has called a meeting of his cabinet

Ladies and gentlemen, we've just received word that the president has called a meeting of his cabinet
worker

a person who works at a specific occupation
A video clip called Thousands of office and factory workers are being urged to stay at their places of employment,

Thousands of office and factory workers are being urged to stay at their places of employment,
advise

give advice to
A video clip called and until we can advise what course of action to take.

and until we can advise what course of action to take.
announce

make known; make an announcement
A video clip called A White House spokesman, in announcing this conference...

A White House spokesman, in announcing this conference...
break in

enter someone's (virtual or real) property in an unauthorized manner, usually with the intent to steal or commit a violent act
A video clip called If anything should try to break in here, I can hear it from up there... I'll be down to take care of it.

If anything should try to break in here, I can hear it from up there... I'll be down to take care of it.
call

call a meeting; invite or command to meet
A video clip called Ladies and gentlemen, we've just received word that the president has called a meeting of his cabinet

Ladies and gentlemen, we've just received word that the president has called a meeting of his cabinet
come

to be the product or result
A video clip called So far the only descriptions, the only clues, anyone has of the killers come from frightened witnesses.

So far the only descriptions, the only clues, anyone has of the killers come from frightened witnesses.
convene

meet formally
A video clip called The meeting is scheduled to convene within the hour.

The meeting is scheduled to convene within the hour.
deal

take action with respect to (someone or something)
A video clip called to deal with the sudden epidemic of murder which has seized the eastern third of this nation.

to deal with the sudden epidemic of murder which has seized the eastern third of this nation.
deluge

fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid
A video clip called Police, sheriffs' deputies, and emergency ambulances are literally deluged with calls for help

Police, sheriffs' deputies, and emergency ambulances are literally deluged with calls for help
demand

request urgently and forcefully
A video clip called Demanding shelter and protection from the wholesale murder...

Demanding shelter and protection from the wholesale murder...
describe

give a description of
A video clip called These eyewitness accounts variously describe the murderers as ordinary looking people,

These eyewitness accounts variously describe the murderers as ordinary looking people,
described

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
A video clip called The scene can best be described as mayhem.

The scene can best be described as mayhem.
determine

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
A video clip called So far we have been unable to determine if any kind of organized investigation is yet underway...

So far we have been unable to determine if any kind of organized investigation is yet underway...
develop

come into existence; take on form or shape
A video clip called Keep listening to radio and TV for any special instructions as this crisis develops further.

Keep listening to radio and TV for any special instructions as this crisis develops further.
engulf

flow over or cover completely
A video clip called which apparently is engulfing much of the nation.

which apparently is engulfing much of the nation.
go home

return home
A video clip called Tell 'em to go home and lock their doors and windows up tight.

Tell 'em to go home and lock their doors and windows up tight.
guard

watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
A video clip called ... and guard yourself against... this shape of monsters....

... and guard yourself against... this shape of monsters....
include

have as a part, be made up out of
A video clip called Will include high-ranking scientists from NASA.

Will include high-ranking scientists from NASA.
indicate

be a signal for or a symptom of
A video clip called have indicated the national guard may be mobilized at any moment,

have indicated the national guard may be mobilized at any moment,
join

become part of; become a member of a group or organization
A video clip called So again, we join with law enforcement agencies

So again, we join with law enforcement agencies
keep track

keep informed of fully aware
A video clip called An effort to keep track of the murder reports by the placing of markers on a map

An effort to keep track of the murder reports by the placing of markers on a map
mention

make reference to
A video clip called now tells us that the emergency presidential conference which we've just mentioned

now tells us that the emergency presidential conference which we've just mentioned
mobilize

make ready for action or use
A video clip called have indicated the national guard may be mobilized at any moment,

have indicated the national guard may be mobilized at any moment,
packed

filled to capacity
A video clip called Streets and highways are packed with frantic people trying to reach their families, or apparently to flee just anywhere.

Streets and highways are packed with frantic people trying to reach their families, or apparently to flee just anywhere.
pool

combine into a common fund
A video clip called ... are pooling their resources through an emergency network hookup to keep you informed of all developments.

... are pooling their resources through an emergency network hookup to keep you informed of all developments.
reach

reach a destination, either real or abstract
A video clip called Streets and highways are packed with frantic people trying to reach their families, or apparently to flee just anywhere.

Streets and highways are packed with frantic people trying to reach their families, or apparently to flee just anywhere.
reinforce

make stronger
A video clip called Everything is all right for now. I'll be back to reinforce the windows and doors later.

Everything is all right for now. I'll be back to reinforce the windows and doors later.
repeat

to say, state, or perform again
A video clip called At this hour, we repeat, these are the facts as we know them.

At this hour, we repeat, these are the facts as we know them.
seize

take hold of; grab
A video clip called to deal with the sudden epidemic of murder which has seized the eastern third of this nation.

to deal with the sudden epidemic of murder which has seized the eastern third of this nation.
snowball

increase or accumulate at a rapidly accelerating rate
A video clip called Since then, reports of some senseless killings began snowballing in a reign of terror

Since then, reports of some senseless killings began snowballing in a reign of terror
spread

distribute or disperse widely
A video clip called seem to indicate a general spreading from the extreme southeastern and states north and west.

seem to indicate a general spreading from the extreme southeastern and states north and west.
take care

take charge of or deal with
A video clip called If anything should try to break in here, I can hear it from up there... I'll be down to take care of it.

If anything should try to break in here, I can hear it from up there... I'll be down to take care of it.
tear

separate or cause to separate abruptly
A video clip called Some eyewitnesses tell of seeing victims who look as though they had been torn apart.

Some eyewitnesses tell of seeing victims who look as though they had been torn apart.
urge

force or impel in an indicated direction
A video clip called in urging you to seek shelter in a building.

in urging you to seek shelter in a building.
urging

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
A video clip called However, in spite of this urging and warning...

However, in spite of this urging and warning...
venture

proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
A video clip called Do not venture outside, for any reason, until the nature of this crisis has been determined

Do not venture outside, for any reason, until the nature of this crisis has been determined
apparent

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
A video clip called The murders are taking place in villages, cities, rural homes and suburbs with no apparent pattern or reason for the slayings.

The murders are taking place in villages, cities, rural homes and suburbs with no apparent pattern or reason for the slayings.
at a loss

filled with bewilderment
A video clip called Law enforcement officials are at a loss to explain or...

Law enforcement officials are at a loss to explain or...
authentic

conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
A video clip called So, at this point there is no really authentic way for us to say who or what to look for...

So, at this point there is no really authentic way for us to say who or what to look for...
bound

(usually followed by `to') governed by fate
A video clip called Sooner or later, someone's bound to come and get us out.

Sooner or later, someone's bound to come and get us out.
cautious

showing careful forethought
A video clip called Be cautious of any suspicious strangers,

Be cautious of any suspicious strangers,
closed

not open or affording passage or access
A video clip called Members of the presidential cabinet will be joined by officials of the FBI and the joint chiefs behind closed doors.

Members of the presidential cabinet will be joined by officials of the FBI and the joint chiefs behind closed doors.
commit

perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
A video clip called There is an epidemic of mass murder being committed by a virtual army of unidentified assassins.

There is an epidemic of mass murder being committed by a virtual army of unidentified assassins.
complete

having every necessary or normal part or component or step
A video clip called Reaction of law enforcement officials is one of complete bewilderment at this hour.

Reaction of law enforcement officials is one of complete bewilderment at this hour.
continuing

remaining in force or being carried on without letup
A video clip called and further details of this continuing story.

and further details of this continuing story.
disconnected

having been divided; having the unity destroyed
A video clip called which has hopscotched in an erratic, disconnected way...

which has hopscotched in an erratic, disconnected way...
eastern

lying toward or situated in the east
A video clip called Along with the governors of several eastern and midwestern states

Along with the governors of several eastern and midwestern states
erratic

liable to sudden unpredictable change
A video clip called which has hopscotched in an erratic, disconnected way...

which has hopscotched in an erratic, disconnected way...
extreme

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
A video clip called seem to indicate a general spreading from the extreme southeastern and states north and west.

seem to indicate a general spreading from the extreme southeastern and states north and west.
frantic

excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
A video clip called Streets and highways are packed with frantic people trying to reach their families, or apparently to flee just anywhere.

Streets and highways are packed with frantic people trying to reach their families, or apparently to flee just anywhere.
general

applying to all or most members of a category or group
A video clip called It seems to be a sudden, general explosion of mass homicide.

It seems to be a sudden, general explosion of mass homicide.
happy

eagerly disposed to act or to be of service
A video clip called We don't know what kind of murder-happy characters we have here. End quote.

We don't know what kind of murder-happy characters we have here. End quote.
high-ranking

at an elevated level in rank or importance
A video clip called Will include high-ranking scientists from NASA.

Will include high-ranking scientists from NASA.
informed

having much knowledge or education
A video clip called ... are pooling their resources through an emergency network hookup to keep you informed of all developments.

... are pooling their resources through an emergency network hookup to keep you informed of all developments.
midwestern

of a region of the United States generally including Ohio; Indiana; Illinois; Iowa; Missouri; Kansas; Nebraska; and sometimes Michigan; Wisconsin; Minnesota
A video clip called Along with the governors of several eastern and midwestern states

Along with the governors of several eastern and midwestern states
national

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
A video clip called Latest word also from national press services in Washington, D.C.,

Latest word also from national press services in Washington, D.C.,
none

not any
A video clip called have determined that none of this kind of mass murder has yet been reported west of the Mississippi river,

have determined that none of this kind of mass murder has yet been reported west of the Mississippi river,
obvious

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
A video clip called Radio: Because of the obvious threat to untold numbers of citizens...

Radio: Because of the obvious threat to untold numbers of citizens...
official

having official authority or sanction
A video clip called says there will be an official announcement as soon as possible following that meeting.

says there will be an official announcement as soon as possible following that meeting.
only

being the only one; single and isolated from others
A video clip called So far the only descriptions, the only clues, anyone has of the killers come from frightened witnesses.

So far the only descriptions, the only clues, anyone has of the killers come from frightened witnesses.
ordinary

not exceptional in any way especially in quality or ability or size or degree
A video clip called Eyewitnesses say they are ordinary looking people.

Eyewitnesses say they are ordinary looking people.
organized

formed into a structured or coherent whole
A video clip called So far we have been unable to determine if any kind of organized investigation is yet underway...

So far we have been unable to determine if any kind of organized investigation is yet underway...
presidential

relating to a president or presidency
A video clip called Members of the presidential cabinet will be joined by officials of the FBI and the joint chiefs behind closed doors.

Members of the presidential cabinet will be joined by officials of the FBI and the joint chiefs behind closed doors.
rural

living in or characteristic of farming or country life
A video clip called The murders are taking place in villages, cities, rural homes and suburbs with no apparent pattern or reason for the slayings.

The murders are taking place in villages, cities, rural homes and suburbs with no apparent pattern or reason for the slayings.
scheduled

planned or scheduled for some certain time or times
A video clip called The meeting is scheduled to convene within the hour.

The meeting is scheduled to convene within the hour.
several

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
A video clip called Along with the governors of several eastern and midwestern states

Along with the governors of several eastern and midwestern states
similar

marked by correspondence or resemblance
A video clip called Similar killings have been reported around the Houston and Galveston areas but nothing like the...

Similar killings have been reported around the Houston and Galveston areas but nothing like the...
solid

characterized by good substantial quality
A video clip called This place is boarded up pretty solid now.

This place is boarded up pretty solid now.
southeastern

situated in or oriented toward the southeast
A video clip called seem to indicate a general spreading from the extreme southeastern and states north and west.

seem to indicate a general spreading from the extreme southeastern and states north and west.
special

unique or specific to a person or thing or category
A video clip called Keep listening to radio and TV for any special instructions as this crisis develops further.

Keep listening to radio and TV for any special instructions as this crisis develops further.
sudden

happening without warning or in a short space of time
A video clip called It seems to be a sudden, general explosion of mass homicide.

It seems to be a sudden, general explosion of mass homicide.
suspicious

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
A video clip called Be cautious of any suspicious strangers,

Be cautious of any suspicious strangers,
third

coming next after the second and just before the fourth in position
A video clip called to deal with the sudden epidemic of murder which has seized the eastern third of this nation.

to deal with the sudden epidemic of murder which has seized the eastern third of this nation.
tight

closely constrained or constricted or constricting
A video clip called Tell 'em to go home and lock their doors and windows up tight.

Tell 'em to go home and lock their doors and windows up tight.
two

being one more than one
A video clip called This whole ghastly story began developing two days ago

This whole ghastly story began developing two days ago
unable

(usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
A video clip called So far we have been unable to determine if any kind of organized investigation is yet underway...

So far we have been unable to determine if any kind of organized investigation is yet underway...
unidentified

not yet identified
A video clip called There is an epidemic of mass murder being committed by a virtual army of unidentified assassins.

There is an epidemic of mass murder being committed by a virtual army of unidentified assassins.
untold

of an incalculable amount
A video clip called Radio: Because of the obvious threat to untold numbers of citizens...

Radio: Because of the obvious threat to untold numbers of citizens...
virtual

being actually such in almost every respect
A video clip called There is an epidemic of mass murder being committed by a virtual army of unidentified assassins.

There is an epidemic of mass murder being committed by a virtual army of unidentified assassins.
anywhere

at or in or to any place
A video clip called Streets and highways are packed with frantic people trying to reach their families, or apparently to flee just anywhere.

Streets and highways are packed with frantic people trying to reach their families, or apparently to flee just anywhere.
apparently

from appearances alone
A video clip called which apparently is engulfing much of the nation.

which apparently is engulfing much of the nation.
as yet

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
A video clip called but that has not happened as yet.

but that has not happened as yet.
at all costs

regardless of the cost involved
A video clip called and to stay indoors at all costs.

and to stay indoors at all costs.
best

it would be sensible
A video clip called The scene can best be described as mayhem.

The scene can best be described as mayhem.
for a while

for a short time
A video clip called We ought to be all right here for a while.

We ought to be all right here for a while.
further

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense)
A video clip called Keep listening to radio and TV for any special instructions as this crisis develops further.

Keep listening to radio and TV for any special instructions as this crisis develops further.
further

in addition or furthermore
A video clip called and further details of this continuing story.

and further details of this continuing story.
late

later than usual or than expected
A video clip called Late reports reaching this newsroom

Late reports reaching this newsroom
later

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
A video clip called Sooner or later, someone's bound to come and get us out.

Sooner or later, someone's bound to come and get us out.
literally

in a literal sense
A video clip called Police, sheriffs' deputies, and emergency ambulances are literally deluged with calls for help

Police, sheriffs' deputies, and emergency ambulances are literally deluged with calls for help
north

in a northern direction
A video clip called seem to indicate a general spreading from the extreme southeastern and states north and west.

seem to indicate a general spreading from the extreme southeastern and states north and west.
securely

in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
A video clip called Lock the doors and windows securely.

Lock the doors and windows securely.
so far

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
A video clip called So far the only descriptions, the only clues, anyone has of the killers come from frightened witnesses.

So far the only descriptions, the only clues, anyone has of the killers come from frightened witnesses.
sooner

comparatives of `soon' or `early'
A video clip called Sooner or later, someone's bound to come and get us out.

Sooner or later, someone's bound to come and get us out.
variously

in diverse ways
A video clip called These eyewitness accounts variously describe the murderers as ordinary looking people,

These eyewitness accounts variously describe the murderers as ordinary looking people,
wholesale

on a large scale without careful discrimination
A video clip called Demanding shelter and protection from the wholesale murder...

Demanding shelter and protection from the wholesale murder...
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