used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pop was much older than Joe, but so far he had shown a strong liking for the younger man, and had, half-humorously, done his bidding.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He realized that all his efforts toward getting the old ball player back on the right road might go for naught if Pop went off with these loose companions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And yet would he relish being interfered with by the young pitcher?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed Pop was under a deep debt not only of gratitude to Joe, but there had been a financial one as well, though most of that was now paid.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He realized that all his efforts toward getting the old ball player back on the right road might go for naught if Pop went off with these loose companions.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading He realized that all his efforts toward getting the old ball player back on the right road might go for naught if Pop went off with these loose companions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Indeed Pop was under a deep debt not only of gratitude to Joe, but there had been a financial one as well, though most of that was now paid.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading And yet would he relish being interfered with by the young pitcher?
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Pop was much older than Joe, but so far he had shown a strong liking for the younger man, and had, half-humorously, done his bidding.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Pop was much older than Joe, but so far he had shown a strong liking for the younger man, and had, half-humorously, done his bidding.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And yet would he relish being interfered with by the young pitcher?
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He realized that all his efforts toward getting the old ball player back on the right road might go for naught if Pop went off with these loose companions.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading Indeed Pop was under a deep debt not only of gratitude to Joe, but there had been a financial one as well, though most of that was now paid.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Indeed Pop was under a deep debt not only of gratitude to Joe, but there had been a financial one as well, though most of that was now paid.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading VICTORY Joe hardly knew what to do.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Pop was much older than Joe, but so far he had shown a strong liking for the younger man, and had, half-humorously, done his bidding.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He realized that all his efforts toward getting the old ball player back on the right road might go for naught if Pop went off with these loose companions.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Pop was much older than Joe, but so far he had shown a strong liking for the younger man, and had, half-humorously, done his bidding.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading Indeed Pop was under a deep debt not only of gratitude to Joe, but there had been a financial one as well, though most of that was now paid.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He realized that all his efforts toward getting the old ball player back on the right road might go for naught if Pop went off with these loose companions.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading He realized that all his efforts toward getting the old ball player back on the right road might go for naught if Pop went off with these loose companions.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He realized that all his efforts toward getting the old ball player back on the right road might go for naught if Pop went off with these loose companions.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading Indeed Pop was under a deep debt not only of gratitude to Joe, but there had been a financial one as well, though most of that was now paid.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pop was much older than Joe, but so far he had shown a strong liking for the younger man, and had, half-humorously, done his bidding.
half-humorously
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From this reading Pop was much older than Joe, but so far he had shown a strong liking for the younger man, and had, half-humorously, done his bidding.
only a very short time before
From this reading VICTORY Joe hardly knew what to do.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He realized that all his efforts toward getting the old ball player back on the right road might go for naught if Pop went off with these loose companions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He realized that all his efforts toward getting the old ball player back on the right road might go for naught if Pop went off with these loose companions.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He realized that all his efforts toward getting the old ball player back on the right road might go for naught if Pop went off with these loose companions.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed Pop was under a deep debt not only of gratitude to Joe, but there had been a financial one as well, though most of that was now paid.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading And yet would he relish being interfered with by the young pitcher?
Joe
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From this reading VICTORY Joe hardly knew what to do.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading VICTORY Joe hardly knew what to do.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading Pop was much older than Joe, but so far he had shown a strong liking for the younger man, and had, half-humorously, done his bidding.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading He realized that all his efforts toward getting the old ball player back on the right road might go for naught if Pop went off with these loose companions.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Pop was much older than Joe, but so far he had shown a strong liking for the younger man, and had, half-humorously, done his bidding.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He realized that all his efforts toward getting the old ball player back on the right road might go for naught if Pop went off with these loose companions.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Indeed Pop was under a deep debt not only of gratitude to Joe, but there had been a financial one as well, though most of that was now paid.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Pop was much older than Joe, but so far he had shown a strong liking for the younger man, and had, half-humorously, done his bidding.
naughtnounUS /nɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading He realized that all his efforts toward getting the old ball player back on the right road might go for naught if Pop went off with these loose companions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Indeed Pop was under a deep debt not only of gratitude to Joe, but there had been a financial one as well, though most of that was now paid.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Indeed Pop was under a deep debt not only of gratitude to Joe, but there had been a financial one as well, though most of that was now paid.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Indeed Pop was under a deep debt not only of gratitude to Joe, but there had been a financial one as well, though most of that was now paid.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He realized that all his efforts toward getting the old ball player back on the right road might go for naught if Pop went off with these loose companions.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He realized that all his efforts toward getting the old ball player back on the right road might go for naught if Pop went off with these loose companions.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Pop was much older than Joe, but so far he had shown a strong liking for the younger man, and had, half-humorously, done his bidding.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He realized that all his efforts toward getting the old ball player back on the right road might go for naught if Pop went off with these loose companions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Indeed Pop was under a deep debt not only of gratitude to Joe, but there had been a financial one as well, though most of that was now paid.
and nothing more
From this reading Indeed Pop was under a deep debt not only of gratitude to Joe, but there had been a financial one as well, though most of that was now paid.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Indeed Pop was under a deep debt not only of gratitude to Joe, but there had been a financial one as well, though most of that was now paid.
pitchernounUS /ˈpɪtʃər/
(baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading And yet would he relish being interfered with by the young pitcher?
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading He realized that all his efforts toward getting the old ball player back on the right road might go for naught if Pop went off with these loose companions.
PopverbUS /pɑːp/
bulge outward
From this reading He realized that all his efforts toward getting the old ball player back on the right road might go for naught if Pop went off with these loose companions.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He realized that all his efforts toward getting the old ball player back on the right road might go for naught if Pop went off with these loose companions.
relishnounUS /ˈrelɪʃ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading And yet would he relish being interfered with by the young pitcher?
precisely, exactly
From this reading He realized that all his efforts toward getting the old ball player back on the right road might go for naught if Pop went off with these loose companions.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading He realized that all his efforts toward getting the old ball player back on the right road might go for naught if Pop went off with these loose companions.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Pop was much older than Joe, but so far he had shown a strong liking for the younger man, and had, half-humorously, done his bidding.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Pop was much older than Joe, but so far he had shown a strong liking for the younger man, and had, half-humorously, done his bidding.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Pop was much older than Joe, but so far he had shown a strong liking for the younger man, and had, half-humorously, done his bidding.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Pop was much older than Joe, but so far he had shown a strong liking for the younger man, and had, half-humorously, done his bidding.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He realized that all his efforts toward getting the old ball player back on the right road might go for naught if Pop went off with these loose companions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He realized that all his efforts toward getting the old ball player back on the right road might go for naught if Pop went off with these loose companions.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Indeed Pop was under a deep debt not only of gratitude to Joe, but there had been a financial one as well, though most of that was now paid.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He realized that all his efforts toward getting the old ball player back on the right road might go for naught if Pop went off with these loose companions.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Indeed Pop was under a deep debt not only of gratitude to Joe, but there had been a financial one as well, though most of that was now paid.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VICTORY Joe hardly knew what to do.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He realized that all his efforts toward getting the old ball player back on the right road might go for naught if Pop went off with these loose companions.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Indeed Pop was under a deep debt not only of gratitude to Joe, but there had been a financial one as well, though most of that was now paid.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading VICTORY Joe hardly knew what to do.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pop was much older than Joe, but so far he had shown a strong liking for the younger man, and had, half-humorously, done his bidding.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Indeed Pop was under a deep debt not only of gratitude to Joe, but there had been a financial one as well, though most of that was now paid.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He realized that all his efforts toward getting the old ball player back on the right road might go for naught if Pop went off with these loose companions.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading VICTORY Joe hardly knew what to do.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He realized that all his efforts toward getting the old ball player back on the right road might go for naught if Pop went off with these loose companions.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And yet would he relish being interfered with by the young pitcher?
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet would he relish being interfered with by the young pitcher?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading And yet would he relish being interfered with by the young pitcher?
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Pop was much older than Joe, but so far he had shown a strong liking for the younger man, and had, half-humorously, done his bidding.
