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Madhulk Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary
Maintenance crew's already been through there...
John goest to the archive room but Lois says:
Maintenance crew (the janitors?)'s already been through there. Is she implying it's locked somehow?
Don't forget your keys.
Maintenance crew (the janitors?)'s already been through there. Is she implying it's locked somehow?
Don't forget your keys.
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It could be janitors, or it could be slang for regular officers. Not enough context. She thinks it's locked if she reminds him of the keys.
- It could be janitors, or it could be slang for regular officers.
- Not enough context.
- She thinks it's locked if she reminds him of the keys.
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It could be janitors, or it could be slang for regular officers. Not enough context. She thinks it's locked if she reminds him of the keys.
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"Maintenance" could mean the janitors, but I think it's more likely to mean the people who are responsible for repairing things and keeping the building's equipment running smoothly (air conditioning, plumbing, etc.).
I'm not sure what the connection might be between "maintenance" and "keys." Presumably they would have locked the room after they left it, but would it not ordinarily be l
I'm not sure what the connection might be between "maintenance" and "keys." Presumably they would have locked the room after they left it, but would it not ordinarily be l
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