used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CONFESSION Without a struggle Bob gave up.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To struggle for escape if the hand on his collar belonged to Mr. Parsons, would be foolish and might make it harder for his chum and his brother to explain their situation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In his mind’s eye Bob recalled how the office had looked as he left it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Griff had kicked at the safe door, believing the money had gone in; but it had not!
Barney
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From this reading In the dark he did not know who his captor might be; but he reasoned that if it turned out to be Barney resistance would be less sensible than explanation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the dark he did not know who his captor might be; but he reasoned that if it turned out to be Barney resistance would be less sensible than explanation.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading Griff had kicked at the safe door, believing the money had gone in; but it had not!
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading To struggle for escape if the hand on his collar belonged to Mr. Parsons, would be foolish and might make it harder for his chum and his brother to explain their situation.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading A CONFESSION Without a struggle Bob gave up.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading To struggle for escape if the hand on his collar belonged to Mr. Parsons, would be foolish and might make it harder for his chum and his brother to explain their situation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the dark he did not know who his captor might be; but he reasoned that if it turned out to be Barney resistance would be less sensible than explanation.
captornounUS /ˈkæptər/
a person who captures and holds people or animals
From this reading In the dark he did not know who his captor might be; but he reasoned that if it turned out to be Barney resistance would be less sensible than explanation.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading To struggle for escape if the hand on his collar belonged to Mr. Parsons, would be foolish and might make it harder for his chum and his brother to explain their situation.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading To struggle for escape if the hand on his collar belonged to Mr. Parsons, would be foolish and might make it harder for his chum and his brother to explain their situation.
CONFESSIONnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading A CONFESSION Without a struggle Bob gave up.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading In the dark he did not know who his captor might be; but he reasoned that if it turned out to be Barney resistance would be less sensible than explanation.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In the dark he did not know who his captor might be; but he reasoned that if it turned out to be Barney resistance would be less sensible than explanation.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Griff had kicked at the safe door, believing the money had gone in; but it had not!
the act of escaping physically
From this reading To struggle for escape if the hand on his collar belonged to Mr. Parsons, would be foolish and might make it harder for his chum and his brother to explain their situation.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading To struggle for escape if the hand on his collar belonged to Mr. Parsons, would be foolish and might make it harder for his chum and his brother to explain their situation.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading In the dark he did not know who his captor might be; but he reasoned that if it turned out to be Barney resistance would be less sensible than explanation.
the organ of sight
From this reading In his mind’s eye Bob recalled how the office had looked as he left it.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading To struggle for escape if the hand on his collar belonged to Mr. Parsons, would be foolish and might make it harder for his chum and his brother to explain their situation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To struggle for escape if the hand on his collar belonged to Mr. Parsons, would be foolish and might make it harder for his chum and his brother to explain their situation.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A CONFESSION Without a struggle Bob gave up.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Griff had kicked at the safe door, believing the money had gone in; but it had not!
Griff
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From this reading Griff had kicked at the safe door, believing the money had gone in; but it had not!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In his mind’s eye Bob recalled how the office had looked as he left it.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading To struggle for escape if the hand on his collar belonged to Mr. Parsons, would be foolish and might make it harder for his chum and his brother to explain their situation.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading To struggle for escape if the hand on his collar belonged to Mr. Parsons, would be foolish and might make it harder for his chum and his brother to explain their situation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the dark he did not know who his captor might be; but he reasoned that if it turned out to be Barney resistance would be less sensible than explanation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the dark he did not know who his captor might be; but he reasoned that if it turned out to be Barney resistance would be less sensible than explanation.
how
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From this reading In his mind’s eye Bob recalled how the office had looked as he left it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In the dark he did not know who his captor might be; but he reasoned that if it turned out to be Barney resistance would be less sensible than explanation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the dark he did not know who his captor might be; but he reasoned that if it turned out to be Barney resistance would be less sensible than explanation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the dark he did not know who his captor might be; but he reasoned that if it turned out to be Barney resistance would be less sensible than explanation.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading Griff had kicked at the safe door, believing the money had gone in; but it had not!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In the dark he did not know who his captor might be; but he reasoned that if it turned out to be Barney resistance would be less sensible than explanation.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading In his mind’s eye Bob recalled how the office had looked as he left it.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In the dark he did not know who his captor might be; but he reasoned that if it turned out to be Barney resistance would be less sensible than explanation.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In his mind’s eye Bob recalled how the office had looked as he left it.
engage in
From this reading To struggle for escape if the hand on his collar belonged to Mr. Parsons, would be foolish and might make it harder for his chum and his brother to explain their situation.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In the dark he did not know who his captor might be; but he reasoned that if it turned out to be Barney resistance would be less sensible than explanation.
mind'snounUS /maɪndz/
possessive form of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading In his mind’s eye Bob recalled how the office had looked as he left it.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Griff had kicked at the safe door, believing the money had gone in; but it had not!
a form of address for a man
From this reading To struggle for escape if the hand on his collar belonged to Mr. Parsons, would be foolish and might make it harder for his chum and his brother to explain their situation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the dark he did not know who his captor might be; but he reasoned that if it turned out to be Barney resistance would be less sensible than explanation.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading In his mind’s eye Bob recalled how the office had looked as he left it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To struggle for escape if the hand on his collar belonged to Mr. Parsons, would be foolish and might make it harder for his chum and his brother to explain their situation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the dark he did not know who his captor might be; but he reasoned that if it turned out to be Barney resistance would be less sensible than explanation.
ParsonsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsənz/
United States sociologist (1902-1979)
From this reading To struggle for escape if the hand on his collar belonged to Mr. Parsons, would be foolish and might make it harder for his chum and his brother to explain their situation.
reasonedadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənd/
logically valid
From this reading In the dark he did not know who his captor might be; but he reasoned that if it turned out to be Barney resistance would be less sensible than explanation.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading In his mind’s eye Bob recalled how the office had looked as he left it.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading In the dark he did not know who his captor might be; but he reasoned that if it turned out to be Barney resistance would be less sensible than explanation.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Griff had kicked at the safe door, believing the money had gone in; but it had not!
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading In the dark he did not know who his captor might be; but he reasoned that if it turned out to be Barney resistance would be less sensible than explanation.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading To struggle for escape if the hand on his collar belonged to Mr. Parsons, would be foolish and might make it harder for his chum and his brother to explain their situation.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading A CONFESSION Without a struggle Bob gave up.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In the dark he did not know who his captor might be; but he reasoned that if it turned out to be Barney resistance would be less sensible than explanation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the dark he did not know who his captor might be; but he reasoned that if it turned out to be Barney resistance would be less sensible than explanation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the dark he did not know who his captor might be; but he reasoned that if it turned out to be Barney resistance would be less sensible than explanation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To struggle for escape if the hand on his collar belonged to Mr. Parsons, would be foolish and might make it harder for his chum and his brother to explain their situation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the dark he did not know who his captor might be; but he reasoned that if it turned out to be Barney resistance would be less sensible than explanation.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading In the dark he did not know who his captor might be; but he reasoned that if it turned out to be Barney resistance would be less sensible than explanation.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A CONFESSION Without a struggle Bob gave up.
which person or people
From this reading In the dark he did not know who his captor might be; but he reasoned that if it turned out to be Barney resistance would be less sensible than explanation.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A CONFESSION Without a struggle Bob gave up.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In the dark he did not know who his captor might be; but he reasoned that if it turned out to be Barney resistance would be less sensible than explanation.
