Chapter XXV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading New York is a tremendously big city, and Joe had not the faintest clue on which to work.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading New York is a tremendously big city, and Joe had not the faintest clue on which to work.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading Joe decided that the first step would be to go to his hotel, get a bath and put on some respectable clothes before starting the hunt for Jim.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading McCarney would be likely to know something about it, Joe thought, but if he did there was little hope of getting the information out of him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Joe decided that the first step would be to go to his hotel, get a bath and put on some respectable clothes before starting the hunt for Jim.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading New York is a tremendously big city, and Joe had not the faintest clue on which to work.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading How was he to find out where Jim was held captive?

the state of being imprisoned

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading New York is a tremendously big city, and Joe had not the faintest clue on which to work.

clothing in general

From this reading Joe decided that the first step would be to go to his hotel, get a bath and put on some respectable clothes before starting the hunt for Jim.

a slight indication

From this reading New York is a tremendously big city, and Joe had not the faintest clue on which to work.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Joe decided that the first step would be to go to his hotel, get a bath and put on some respectable clothes before starting the hunt for Jim.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading New York is a tremendously big city, and Joe had not the faintest clue on which to work.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading How was he to find out where Jim was held captive?

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Joe decided that the first step would be to go to his hotel, get a bath and put on some respectable clothes before starting the hunt for Jim.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Joe decided that the first step would be to go to his hotel, get a bath and put on some respectable clothes before starting the hunt for Jim.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading McCarney would be likely to know something about it, Joe thought, but if he did there was little hope of getting the information out of him.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Joe decided that the first step would be to go to his hotel, get a bath and put on some respectable clothes before starting the hunt for Jim.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading How was he to find out where Jim was held captive?

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading McCarney would be likely to know something about it, Joe thought, but if he did there was little hope of getting the information out of him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading McCarney would be likely to know something about it, Joe thought, but if he did there was little hope of getting the information out of him.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Joe decided that the first step would be to go to his hotel, get a bath and put on some respectable clothes before starting the hunt for Jim.

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From this reading How was he to find out where Jim was held captive?

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading Joe decided that the first step would be to go to his hotel, get a bath and put on some respectable clothes before starting the hunt for Jim.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading McCarney would be likely to know something about it, Joe thought, but if he did there was little hope of getting the information out of him.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

a message received and understood

From this reading McCarney would be likely to know something about it, Joe thought, but if he did there was little hope of getting the information out of him.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading New York is a tremendously big city, and Joe had not the faintest clue on which to work.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading How was he to find out where Jim was held captive?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

and nothing more

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading McCarney would be likely to know something about it, Joe thought, but if he did there was little hope of getting the information out of him.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading McCarney would be likely to know something about it, Joe thought, but if he did there was little hope of getting the information out of him.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading McCarney would be likely to know something about it, Joe thought, but if he did there was little hope of getting the information out of him.

held dear

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

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From this reading McCarney would be likely to know something about it, Joe thought, but if he did there was little hope of getting the information out of him.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading New York is a tremendously big city, and Joe had not the faintest clue on which to work.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading New York is a tremendously big city, and Joe had not the faintest clue on which to work.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading How was he to find out where Jim was held captive?

by chance

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Joe decided that the first step would be to go to his hotel, get a bath and put on some respectable clothes before starting the hunt for Jim.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading Joe decided that the first step would be to go to his hotel, get a bath and put on some respectable clothes before starting the hunt for Jim.

a strong line

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Joe decided that the first step would be to go to his hotel, get a bath and put on some respectable clothes before starting the hunt for Jim.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading McCarney would be likely to know something about it, Joe thought, but if he did there was little hope of getting the information out of him.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading Joe decided that the first step would be to go to his hotel, get a bath and put on some respectable clothes before starting the hunt for Jim.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Joe decided that the first step would be to go to his hotel, get a bath and put on some respectable clothes before starting the hunt for Jim.

carry out

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

in or at that place or location

From this reading McCarney would be likely to know something about it, Joe thought, but if he did there was little hope of getting the information out of him.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

extremely

From this reading New York is a tremendously big city, and Joe had not the faintest clue on which to work.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

(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 DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

in or at the place that

From this reading How was he to find out where Jim was held captive?

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading DOWN THE ROPE It was not easy for Joe to “forget about baseball,” but the thought of his chum in captivity, perhaps as bad as that from which he himself had just escaped, did much to take his mind from the game that he loved so well.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading New York is a tremendously big city, and Joe had not the faintest clue on which to work.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading McCarney would be likely to know something about it, Joe thought, but if he did there was little hope of getting the information out of him.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading New York is a tremendously big city, and Joe had not the faintest clue on which to work.