I lied as the big one ripped the watch from my wrist. (Para. 16)
Meaning: I told a lie when the big young man tore the watch from my wrist.
rip: vt. remove something with speed and violence, using one's hands, tear
She ripped the paper in half and threw it away. 她把纸撕成两半，扔了。
I ripped my dress when I was getting out of the car. Do you have a needle and thread? 我下车时把衣服撕了，你有针线吗？