Chapter XVII

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

further or added

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading They were at once admitted to the managing editor’s office.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading “Well, Jimmy, you seem to have had another interesting adventure,” said Mr. Johnson, as he welcomed his subordinate.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Finally the bootlegger, whose name was LaRoche, agreed, and early that afternoon the two met again at the _Morning Press_ building.

anew

From this reading Finally the bootlegger, whose name was LaRoche, agreed, and early that afternoon the two met again at the _Morning Press_ building.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading Finally the bootlegger, whose name was LaRoche, agreed, and early that afternoon the two met again at the _Morning Press_ building.

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

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading “Well, Jimmy, you seem to have had another interesting adventure,” said Mr. Johnson, as he welcomed his subordinate.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

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

From this reading “Well, Jimmy, you seem to have had another interesting adventure,” said Mr. Johnson, as he welcomed his subordinate.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

someone who makes or sells illegal liquor

From this reading Finally the bootlegger, whose name was LaRoche, agreed, and early that afternoon the two met again at the _Morning Press_ building.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Finally the bootlegger, whose name was LaRoche, agreed, and early that afternoon the two met again at the _Morning Press_ building.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

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

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

permission to do something

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Finally the bootlegger, whose name was LaRoche, agreed, and early that afternoon the two met again at the _Morning Press_ building.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading He insisted that they go see the managing editor.

possessive form of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading They were at once admitted to the managing editor’s office.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Finally the bootlegger, whose name was LaRoche, agreed, and early that afternoon the two met again at the _Morning Press_ building.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

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

From this reading He insisted that they go see the managing editor.

a farewell remark

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

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

From this reading “Well, Jimmy, you seem to have had another interesting adventure,” said Mr. Johnson, as he welcomed his subordinate.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Well, Jimmy, you seem to have had another interesting adventure,” said Mr. Johnson, as he welcomed his subordinate.

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

From this reading He insisted that they go see the managing editor.

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

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

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

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading He insisted that they go see the managing editor.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading “Well, Jimmy, you seem to have had another interesting adventure,” said Mr. Johnson, as he welcomed his subordinate.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading “Well, Jimmy, you seem to have had another interesting adventure,” said Mr. Johnson, as he welcomed his subordinate.

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

From this reading Finally the bootlegger, whose name was LaRoche, agreed, and early that afternoon the two met again at the _Morning Press_ building.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

without law or control

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading He insisted that they go see the managing editor.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Finally the bootlegger, whose name was LaRoche, agreed, and early that afternoon the two met again at the _Morning Press_ building.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “Well, Jimmy, you seem to have had another interesting adventure,” said Mr. Johnson, as he welcomed his subordinate.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Finally the bootlegger, whose name was LaRoche, agreed, and early that afternoon the two met again at the _Morning Press_ building.

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

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading They were at once admitted to the managing editor’s office.

on one occasion

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

above and across; more than

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading Finally the bootlegger, whose name was LaRoche, agreed, and early that afternoon the two met again at the _Morning Press_ building.

the basic unit of money in South Africa; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

liquor distilled from fermented molasses

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Well, Jimmy, you seem to have had another interesting adventure,” said Mr. Johnson, as he welcomed his subordinate.

express in words

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He insisted that they go see the managing editor.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “Well, Jimmy, you seem to have had another interesting adventure,” said Mr. Johnson, as he welcomed his subordinate.

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

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

lower in rank or importance

From this reading “Well, Jimmy, you seem to have had another interesting adventure,” said Mr. Johnson, as he welcomed his subordinate.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

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

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He insisted that they go see the managing editor.

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

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

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

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Finally the bootlegger, whose name was LaRoche, agreed, and early that afternoon the two met again at the _Morning Press_ building.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

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

From this reading Finally the bootlegger, whose name was LaRoche, agreed, and early that afternoon the two met again at the _Morning Press_ building.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading “Well, Jimmy, you seem to have had another interesting adventure,” said Mr. Johnson, as he welcomed his subordinate.

(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 “Well, Jimmy, you seem to have had another interesting adventure,” said Mr. Johnson, as he welcomed his subordinate.

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

From this reading They were at once admitted to the managing editor’s office.

at the time that

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

belonging to which person

From this reading Finally the bootlegger, whose name was LaRoche, agreed, and early that afternoon the two met again at the _Morning Press_ building.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

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

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

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 Jimmy Triumphs Over Rand When Jimmy and his lawless friend from the border reached New York late the next morning with the first photographs of the wreck to arrive in that city and with some additional facts about the wreck, the rum runner wanted to say good-bye at once, but Jimmy would not consent to this.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Well, Jimmy, you seem to have had another interesting adventure,” said Mr. Johnson, as he welcomed his subordinate.