A con game played with a chain, belt or string that is laid down to form two open loops. The mark places a finger or stick in one of the loops to try to secure the chain when it gets lifted, but the con artist is able to prevent this no matter which loop was chosen.
to hit (the ball) completely cleanly and accurately
One who, or that which, is pure.
to a great extent or degree; extremely; exceedingly.
Of a single, simple sound or tone; said of some vowels and the unaspirated consonants.
Free of foreign material or pollutants.
Free of flaws or imperfections; unsullied.
Done for its own sake instead of serving another branch of science.
Mere; that and that only.
Without harmonics or overtones; not harsh or discordant.
A lot of.
Free of immoral behavior or qualities; clean.