used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Undoubtedly he was hugging the one hope to his heart that as long as his companion remained foot-free there might be a chance for his release.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading That idea of self-interest was undoubtedly the only thing that would account for his desire to remain mute.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The tramp tried to look at him as if in surprise.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Where's your partner?" asked Thad, turning suddenly on the prisoner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The tramp tried to look at him as if in surprise.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Undoubtedly he was hugging the one hope to his heart that as long as his companion remained foot-free there might be a chance for his release.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Undoubtedly he was hugging the one hope to his heart that as long as his companion remained foot-free there might be a chance for his release.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Undoubtedly he was hugging the one hope to his heart that as long as his companion remained foot-free there might be a chance for his release.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading That idea of self-interest was undoubtedly the only thing that would account for his desire to remain mute.
foot-free
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From this reading Undoubtedly he was hugging the one hope to his heart that as long as his companion remained foot-free there might be a chance for his release.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Undoubtedly he was hugging the one hope to his heart that as long as his companion remained foot-free there might be a chance for his release.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Undoubtedly he was hugging the one hope to his heart that as long as his companion remained foot-free there might be a chance for his release.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Undoubtedly he was hugging the one hope to his heart that as long as his companion remained foot-free there might be a chance for his release.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The tramp tried to look at him as if in surprise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Undoubtedly he was hugging the one hope to his heart that as long as his companion remained foot-free there might be a chance for his release.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Undoubtedly he was hugging the one hope to his heart that as long as his companion remained foot-free there might be a chance for his release.
huggingnounUS /ˈhʌɡɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading Undoubtedly he was hugging the one hope to his heart that as long as his companion remained foot-free there might be a chance for his release.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading That idea of self-interest was undoubtedly the only thing that would account for his desire to remain mute.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The tramp tried to look at him as if in surprise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The tramp tried to look at him as if in surprise.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Undoubtedly he was hugging the one hope to his heart that as long as his companion remained foot-free there might be a chance for his release.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The tramp tried to look at him as if in surprise.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "My partner?" he went on to say, as though not understanding what was meant.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Undoubtedly he was hugging the one hope to his heart that as long as his companion remained foot-free there might be a chance for his release.
muteadjectiveUS /mjuːt/
expressed without speech
From this reading That idea of self-interest was undoubtedly the only thing that would account for his desire to remain mute.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My partner?" he went on to say, as though not understanding what was meant.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "My partner?" he went on to say, as though not understanding what was meant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That idea of self-interest was undoubtedly the only thing that would account for his desire to remain mute.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Where's your partner?" asked Thad, turning suddenly on the prisoner.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Undoubtedly he was hugging the one hope to his heart that as long as his companion remained foot-free there might be a chance for his release.
and nothing more
From this reading That idea of self-interest was undoubtedly the only thing that would account for his desire to remain mute.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading "Where's your partner?" asked Thad, turning suddenly on the prisoner.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading "Where's your partner?" asked Thad, turning suddenly on the prisoner.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading Undoubtedly he was hugging the one hope to his heart that as long as his companion remained foot-free there might be a chance for his release.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading That idea of self-interest was undoubtedly the only thing that would account for his desire to remain mute.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Undoubtedly he was hugging the one hope to his heart that as long as his companion remained foot-free there might be a chance for his release.
express in words
From this reading "My partner?" he went on to say, as though not understanding what was meant.
self-interestnounUS /ˈselˈfɪntrəst/
taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
From this reading That idea of self-interest was undoubtedly the only thing that would account for his desire to remain mute.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "Where's your partner?" asked Thad, turning suddenly on the prisoner.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The tramp tried to look at him as if in surprise.
Thad
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From this reading "Where's your partner?" asked Thad, turning suddenly on the prisoner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Undoubtedly he was hugging the one hope to his heart that as long as his companion remained foot-free there might be a chance for his release.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Where's your partner?" asked Thad, turning suddenly on the prisoner.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Undoubtedly he was hugging the one hope to his heart that as long as his companion remained foot-free there might be a chance for his release.
a special situation
From this reading That idea of self-interest was undoubtedly the only thing that would account for his desire to remain mute.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "My partner?" he went on to say, as though not understanding what was meant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The tramp tried to look at him as if in surprise.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading The tramp tried to look at him as if in surprise.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The tramp tried to look at him as if in surprise.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "Where's your partner?" asked Thad, turning suddenly on the prisoner.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading "My partner?" he went on to say, as though not understanding what was meant.
UndoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Undoubtedly he was hugging the one hope to his heart that as long as his companion remained foot-free there might be a chance for his release.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Undoubtedly he was hugging the one hope to his heart that as long as his companion remained foot-free there might be a chance for his release.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "My partner?" he went on to say, as though not understanding what was meant.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "My partner?" he went on to say, as though not understanding what was meant.
Where's
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From this reading "Where's your partner?" asked Thad, turning suddenly on the prisoner.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That idea of self-interest was undoubtedly the only thing that would account for his desire to remain mute.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Where's your partner?" asked Thad, turning suddenly on the prisoner.
