used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PERPLEXED The brazen, barefaced manner in which Lefty Locke denied his identity and professed that he had never even seen a game of baseball was simply staggering.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PERPLEXED The brazen, barefaced manner in which Lefty Locke denied his identity and professed that he had never even seen a game of baseball was simply staggering.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For old Jack still refused to believe the man could be any one save Locke himself.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That he was trying to “put over” a puerile joke did not appear possible, and certainly there was no twinkle of mirth in his steady eyes, no smile upon his sober face.
barefacedadjective
with no effort to conceal
From this reading PERPLEXED The brazen, barefaced manner in which Lefty Locke denied his identity and professed that he had never even seen a game of baseball was simply staggering.
baseballnounUS /ˈbeɪsˈbɔːl/
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 PERPLEXED The brazen, barefaced manner in which Lefty Locke denied his identity and professed that he had never even seen a game of baseball was simply staggering.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For old Jack still refused to believe the man could be any one save Locke himself.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading For old Jack still refused to believe the man could be any one save Locke himself.
brazenadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪzən/
unrestrained by convention or propriety
From this reading PERPLEXED The brazen, barefaced manner in which Lefty Locke denied his identity and professed that he had never even seen a game of baseball was simply staggering.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Surely he ought to know that he could not fool his old manager by such a silly subterfuge and barefaced falsehood.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading That he was trying to “put over” a puerile joke did not appear possible, and certainly there was no twinkle of mirth in his steady eyes, no smile upon his sober face.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For old Jack still refused to believe the man could be any one save Locke himself.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading PERPLEXED The brazen, barefaced manner in which Lefty Locke denied his identity and professed that he had never even seen a game of baseball was simply staggering.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading That he was trying to “put over” a puerile joke did not appear possible, and certainly there was no twinkle of mirth in his steady eyes, no smile upon his sober face.
divisible by two
From this reading PERPLEXED The brazen, barefaced manner in which Lefty Locke denied his identity and professed that he had never even seen a game of baseball was simply staggering.
opinion or judgment
From this reading That he was trying to “put over” a puerile joke did not appear possible, and certainly there was no twinkle of mirth in his steady eyes, no smile upon his sober face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading That he was trying to “put over” a puerile joke did not appear possible, and certainly there was no twinkle of mirth in his steady eyes, no smile upon his sober face.
falsehoodnounUS /ˈfælshʊd/
a false statement
From this reading Surely he ought to know that he could not fool his old manager by such a silly subterfuge and barefaced falsehood.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Surely he ought to know that he could not fool his old manager by such a silly subterfuge and barefaced falsehood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For old Jack still refused to believe the man could be any one save Locke himself.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading PERPLEXED The brazen, barefaced manner in which Lefty Locke denied his identity and professed that he had never even seen a game of baseball was simply staggering.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PERPLEXED The brazen, barefaced manner in which Lefty Locke denied his identity and professed that he had never even seen a game of baseball was simply staggering.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PERPLEXED The brazen, barefaced manner in which Lefty Locke denied his identity and professed that he had never even seen a game of baseball was simply staggering.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading For old Jack still refused to believe the man could be any one save Locke himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PERPLEXED The brazen, barefaced manner in which Lefty Locke denied his identity and professed that he had never even seen a game of baseball was simply staggering.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading PERPLEXED The brazen, barefaced manner in which Lefty Locke denied his identity and professed that he had never even seen a game of baseball was simply staggering.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PERPLEXED The brazen, barefaced manner in which Lefty Locke denied his identity and professed that he had never even seen a game of baseball was simply staggering.
a small worthless amount
From this reading For old Jack still refused to believe the man could be any one save Locke himself.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading That he was trying to “put over” a puerile joke did not appear possible, and certainly there was no twinkle of mirth in his steady eyes, no smile upon his sober face.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Surely he ought to know that he could not fool his old manager by such a silly subterfuge and barefaced falsehood.
LeftynounUS /ˈlefti/
a person who uses the left hand with greater skill than the right
From this reading PERPLEXED The brazen, barefaced manner in which Lefty Locke denied his identity and professed that he had never even seen a game of baseball was simply staggering.
Lefty's
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From this reading What was Lefty’s object?
LockenounUS /lɑːk/
English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632-1704)
From this reading PERPLEXED The brazen, barefaced manner in which Lefty Locke denied his identity and professed that he had never even seen a game of baseball was simply staggering.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For old Jack still refused to believe the man could be any one save Locke himself.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Surely he ought to know that he could not fool his old manager by such a silly subterfuge and barefaced falsehood.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading PERPLEXED The brazen, barefaced manner in which Lefty Locke denied his identity and professed that he had never even seen a game of baseball was simply staggering.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading That he was trying to “put over” a puerile joke did not appear possible, and certainly there was no twinkle of mirth in his steady eyes, no smile upon his sober face.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading PERPLEXED The brazen, barefaced manner in which Lefty Locke denied his identity and professed that he had never even seen a game of baseball was simply staggering.
not any; not one
From this reading That he was trying to “put over” a puerile joke did not appear possible, and certainly there was no twinkle of mirth in his steady eyes, no smile upon his sober face.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Surely he ought to know that he could not fool his old manager by such a silly subterfuge and barefaced falsehood.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading What was Lefty’s object?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PERPLEXED The brazen, barefaced manner in which Lefty Locke denied his identity and professed that he had never even seen a game of baseball was simply staggering.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading For old Jack still refused to believe the man could be any one save Locke himself.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For old Jack still refused to believe the man could be any one save Locke himself.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Surely he ought to know that he could not fool his old manager by such a silly subterfuge and barefaced falsehood.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading That he was trying to “put over” a puerile joke did not appear possible, and certainly there was no twinkle of mirth in his steady eyes, no smile upon his sober face.
PERPLEXEDadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading PERPLEXED The brazen, barefaced manner in which Lefty Locke denied his identity and professed that he had never even seen a game of baseball was simply staggering.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading That he was trying to “put over” a puerile joke did not appear possible, and certainly there was no twinkle of mirth in his steady eyes, no smile upon his sober face.
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading PERPLEXED The brazen, barefaced manner in which Lefty Locke denied his identity and professed that he had never even seen a game of baseball was simply staggering.
puerileadjectiveUS /pjuːˈriːl/
of or characteristic of a child
From this reading That he was trying to “put over” a puerile joke did not appear possible, and certainly there was no twinkle of mirth in his steady eyes, no smile upon his sober face.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading That he was trying to “put over” a puerile joke did not appear possible, and certainly there was no twinkle of mirth in his steady eyes, no smile upon his sober face.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading For old Jack still refused to believe the man could be any one save Locke himself.
except for; apart from
From this reading For old Jack still refused to believe the man could be any one save Locke himself.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading PERPLEXED The brazen, barefaced manner in which Lefty Locke denied his identity and professed that he had never even seen a game of baseball was simply staggering.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading Surely he ought to know that he could not fool his old manager by such a silly subterfuge and barefaced falsehood.
and nothing more
From this reading PERPLEXED The brazen, barefaced manner in which Lefty Locke denied his identity and professed that he had never even seen a game of baseball was simply staggering.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading That he was trying to “put over” a puerile joke did not appear possible, and certainly there was no twinkle of mirth in his steady eyes, no smile upon his sober face.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading That he was trying to “put over” a puerile joke did not appear possible, and certainly there was no twinkle of mirth in his steady eyes, no smile upon his sober face.
staggeringadjectiveUS /ˈstæɡərɪŋ/
so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm
From this reading PERPLEXED The brazen, barefaced manner in which Lefty Locke denied his identity and professed that he had never even seen a game of baseball was simply staggering.
make steady
From this reading That he was trying to “put over” a puerile joke did not appear possible, and certainly there was no twinkle of mirth in his steady eyes, no smile upon his sober face.
not in physical motion
From this reading For old Jack still refused to believe the man could be any one save Locke himself.
subterfugenounUS /ˈsʌbtərfjuːdʒ/
something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity
From this reading Surely he ought to know that he could not fool his old manager by such a silly subterfuge and barefaced falsehood.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Surely he ought to know that he could not fool his old manager by such a silly subterfuge and barefaced falsehood.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely he ought to know that he could not fool his old manager by such a silly subterfuge and barefaced falsehood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PERPLEXED The brazen, barefaced manner in which Lefty Locke denied his identity and professed that he had never even seen a game of baseball was simply staggering.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PERPLEXED The brazen, barefaced manner in which Lefty Locke denied his identity and professed that he had never even seen a game of baseball was simply staggering.
in or at that place or location
From this reading That he was trying to “put over” a puerile joke did not appear possible, and certainly there was no twinkle of mirth in his steady eyes, no smile upon his sober face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For old Jack still refused to believe the man could be any one save Locke himself.
hard to endure
From this reading That he was trying to “put over” a puerile joke did not appear possible, and certainly there was no twinkle of mirth in his steady eyes, no smile upon his sober face.
twinkleverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading That he was trying to “put over” a puerile joke did not appear possible, and certainly there was no twinkle of mirth in his steady eyes, no smile upon his sober face.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading That he was trying to “put over” a puerile joke did not appear possible, and certainly there was no twinkle of mirth in his steady eyes, no smile upon his sober face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PERPLEXED The brazen, barefaced manner in which Lefty Locke denied his identity and professed that he had never even seen a game of baseball was simply staggering.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was Lefty’s object?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PERPLEXED The brazen, barefaced manner in which Lefty Locke denied his identity and professed that he had never even seen a game of baseball was simply staggering.
