Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I don't believe that boy knows anything more about those 'con' men, and probably not as much, as you do.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading It's a shame to lock him up, and I am going to give you the hottest roast for doing so that the paper will stand for."

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

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

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

any thing at all

From this reading I don't believe that boy knows anything more about those 'con' men, and probably not as much, as you do.

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

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I don't believe that boy knows anything more about those 'con' men, and probably not as much, as you do.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

a youthful male person

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

muscular and heavily built

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading "You do, and you'll never set foot inside this station while I'm in charge," retorted the officer.

neat and smart in appearance

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

an argument opposed to a proposal

From this reading I don't believe that boy knows anything more about those 'con' men, and probably not as much, as you do.

a man from your own country

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Sergeant, that's the rawest thing I ever saw you do.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading It's a shame to lock him up, and I am going to give you the hottest roast for doing so that the paper will stand for."

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From this reading I don't believe that boy knows anything more about those 'con' men, and probably not as much, as you do.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

at any time

From this reading "Sergeant, that's the rawest thing I ever saw you do.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

a boy or man

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading "You do, and you'll never set foot inside this station while I'm in charge," retorted the officer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It's a shame to lock him up, and I am going to give you the hottest roast for doing so that the paper will stand for."

the act of departing

From this reading It's a shame to lock him up, and I am going to give you the hottest roast for doing so that the paper will stand for."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

possessive form of “grocer” — a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

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

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

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

From this reading It's a shame to lock him up, and I am going to give you the hottest roast for doing so that the paper will stand for."

superlative of “hot” — used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading It's a shame to lock him up, and I am going to give you the hottest roast for doing so that the paper will stand for."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Sergeant, that's the rawest thing I ever saw you do.

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

From this reading "You do, and you'll never set foot inside this station while I'm in charge," retorted the officer.

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

From this reading "You do, and you'll never set foot inside this station while I'm in charge," retorted the officer.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading "You do, and you'll never set foot inside this station while I'm in charge," retorted the officer.

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

From this reading It's a shame to lock him up, and I am going to give you the hottest roast for doing so that the paper will stand for."

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading I don't believe that boy knows anything more about those 'con' men, and probably not as much, as you do.

fasten with a lock

From this reading It's a shame to lock him up, and I am going to give you the hottest roast for doing so that the paper will stand for."

the force of workers available

From this reading I don't believe that boy knows anything more about those 'con' men, and probably not as much, as you do.

relating to or characteristic of a metropolis

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading I don't believe that boy knows anything more about those 'con' men, and probably not as much, as you do.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I don't believe that boy knows anything more about those 'con' men, and probably not as much, as you do.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "You do, and you'll never set foot inside this station while I'm in charge," retorted the officer.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I don't believe that boy knows anything more about those 'con' men, and probably not as much, as you do.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading "You do, and you'll never set foot inside this station while I'm in charge," retorted the officer.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading It's a shame to lock him up, and I am going to give you the hottest roast for doing so that the paper will stand for."

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

a member of a police force

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading I don't believe that boy knows anything more about those 'con' men, and probably not as much, as you do.

superlative of “raw” — (used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading "Sergeant, that's the rawest thing I ever saw you do.

plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

past form of “retort” — answer back

From this reading "You do, and you'll never set foot inside this station while I'm in charge," retorted the officer.

cook with dry heat, usually in an oven

From this reading It's a shame to lock him up, and I am going to give you the hottest roast for doing so that the paper will stand for."

cut with a saw

From this reading "Sergeant, that's the rawest thing I ever saw you do.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading "Sergeant, that's the rawest thing I ever saw you do.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "You do, and you'll never set foot inside this station while I'm in charge," retorted the officer.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading It's a shame to lock him up, and I am going to give you the hottest roast for doing so that the paper will stand for."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It's a shame to lock him up, and I am going to give you the hottest roast for doing so that the paper will stand for."

be standing; be upright

From this reading It's a shame to lock him up, and I am going to give you the hottest roast for doing so that the paper will stand for."

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading "You do, and you'll never set foot inside this station while I'm in charge," retorted the officer.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

-ing form of “swindle” — deprive of by deceit

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I don't believe that boy knows anything more about those 'con' men, and probably not as much, as you do.

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

From this reading "Sergeant, that's the rawest thing I ever saw you do.

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

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

a special situation

From this reading "Sergeant, that's the rawest thing I ever saw you do.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "You do, and you'll never set foot inside this station while I'm in charge," retorted the officer.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

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

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

not expected or anticipated

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It's a shame to lock him up, and I am going to give you the hottest roast for doing so that the paper will stand for."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

during the time that

From this reading "You do, and you'll never set foot inside this station while I'm in charge," retorted the officer.

which person or people

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

fully awake

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed:

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It's a shame to lock him up, and I am going to give you the hottest roast for doing so that the paper will stand for."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Sergeant, that's the rawest thing I ever saw you do.

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

From this reading "You do, and you'll never set foot inside this station while I'm in charge," retorted the officer.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading BOB FINDS AN UNEXPECTED CHAMPION Among those who had heard the story of the swindling of the countryman were several reporters for the great metropolitan afternoon papers, and as the burly policeman dragged the pathetic figure of the grocer's boy to the cell, one of these, a particularly clean-cut, wide-awake young fellow, exclaimed: