Chapter II

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From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

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

From this reading I was pretty mad when Comiskey give me my release, because I didn't think I had been given a fair show by Callahan.

a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

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

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading THE BUSHER COMES BACK.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

for the reason that

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

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From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I was pretty mad when Comiskey give me my release, because I didn't think I had been given a fair show by Callahan.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading I don't think so yet Al and I never will but Bill Sullivan the old White Sox catcher talked to me and told me not to pull no boner by refuseing to go where they sent me.

an embarrassing mistake

From this reading I don't think so yet Al and I never will but Bill Sullivan the old White Sox catcher talked to me and told me not to pull no boner by refuseing to go where they sent me.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

comparative of “bush” — not of the highest quality or sophistication

From this reading THE BUSHER COMES BACK.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I don't think so yet Al and I never will but Bill Sullivan the old White Sox catcher talked to me and told me not to pull no boner by refuseing to go where they sent me.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

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From this reading I was pretty mad when Comiskey give me my release, because I didn't think I had been given a fair show by Callahan.

(baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher

From this reading I don't think so yet Al and I never will but Bill Sullivan the old White Sox catcher talked to me and told me not to pull no boner by refuseing to go where they sent me.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading THE BUSHER COMES BACK.

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From this reading I was pretty mad when Comiskey give me my release, because I didn't think I had been given a fair show by Callahan.

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From this reading I was pretty mad when Comiskey give me my release, because I didn't think I had been given a fair show by Callahan.

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From this reading I don't think so yet Al and I never will but Bill Sullivan the old White Sox catcher talked to me and told me not to pull no boner by refuseing to go where they sent me.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading I was pretty mad when Comiskey give me my release, because I didn't think I had been given a fair show by Callahan.

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From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading I was pretty mad when Comiskey give me my release, because I didn't think I had been given a fair show by Callahan.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading I was pretty mad when Comiskey give me my release, because I didn't think I had been given a fair show by Callahan.

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

From this reading I don't think so yet Al and I never will but Bill Sullivan the old White Sox catcher talked to me and told me not to pull no boner by refuseing to go where they sent me.

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

From this reading I was pretty mad when Comiskey give me my release, because I didn't think I had been given a fair show by Callahan.

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

From this reading He says You're only hurting yourself.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading He says You're only hurting yourself.

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

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

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

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

roused to anger

From this reading I was pretty mad when Comiskey give me my release, because I didn't think I had been given a fair show by Callahan.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I was pretty mad when Comiskey give me my release, because I didn't think I had been given a fair show by Callahan.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I was pretty mad when Comiskey give me my release, because I didn't think I had been given a fair show by Callahan.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I don't think so yet Al and I never will but Bill Sullivan the old White Sox catcher talked to me and told me not to pull no boner by refuseing to go where they sent me.

not any; not one

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading I don't think so yet Al and I never will but Bill Sullivan the old White Sox catcher talked to me and told me not to pull no boner by refuseing to go where they sent me.

and nothing more

From this reading He says You're only hurting yourself.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading I was pretty mad when Comiskey give me my release, because I didn't think I had been given a fair show by Callahan.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading I don't think so yet Al and I never will but Bill Sullivan the old White Sox catcher talked to me and told me not to pull no boner by refuseing to go where they sent me.

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From this reading I don't think so yet Al and I never will but Bill Sullivan the old White Sox catcher talked to me and told me not to pull no boner by refuseing to go where they sent me.

release, as from one's grip

From this reading I was pretty mad when Comiskey give me my release, because I didn't think I had been given a fair show by Callahan.

To recall to mind.

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

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From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading He says You're only hurting yourself.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading I don't think so yet Al and I never will but Bill Sullivan the old White Sox catcher talked to me and told me not to pull no boner by refuseing to go where they sent me.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I was pretty mad when Comiskey give me my release, because I didn't think I had been given a fair show by Callahan.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I don't think so yet Al and I never will but Bill Sullivan the old White Sox catcher talked to me and told me not to pull no boner by refuseing to go where they sent me.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

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From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

United States architect known for his steel framed skyscrapers and for coining the phrase “form follows function” (1856-1924)

From this reading I don't think so yet Al and I never will but Bill Sullivan the old White Sox catcher talked to me and told me not to pull no boner by refuseing to go where they sent me.

express a supposition

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

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

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading I don't think so yet Al and I never will but Bill Sullivan the old White Sox catcher talked to me and told me not to pull no boner by refuseing to go where they sent me.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

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

From this reading THE BUSHER COMES BACK.

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

From this reading I don't think so yet Al and I never will but Bill Sullivan the old White Sox catcher talked to me and told me not to pull no boner by refuseing to go where they sent me.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I was pretty mad when Comiskey give me my release, because I didn't think I had been given a fair show by Callahan.

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

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading I don't think so yet Al and I never will but Bill Sullivan the old White Sox catcher talked to me and told me not to pull no boner by refuseing to go where they sent me.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

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

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

at the time that

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

in or at the place that

From this reading I don't think so yet Al and I never will but Bill Sullivan the old White Sox catcher talked to me and told me not to pull no boner by refuseing to go where they sent me.

a Caucasian

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

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

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

but in spite of that

From this reading I don't think so yet Al and I never will but Bill Sullivan the old White Sox catcher talked to me and told me not to pull no boner by refuseing to go where they sent me.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _San Francisco, California, May 13._ FRIEND AL: I suppose you and the rest of the boys in Bedford will be supprised to learn that I am out here, because I remember telling you when I was sold to San Francisco by the White Sox that not under no circumstances would I report here.

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From this reading He says You're only hurting yourself.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading He says You're only hurting yourself.