Chapter XV

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

From this reading Sid, from the effects of the strong liquid which Gerhart had substituted for the liniment, still had to carry his hand in a sling, but the fingers were slowly losing their stiffness.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Where you fellows made a mistake," Sid was saying, as he moved about on the creaking old sofa to get into a more comfortable position, "where you fellows made a mistake was in not doing more kicking early in the game."

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading "Oh, I suppose you could have run things better than Phil did?" suggested Tom, not altogether pleasantly.

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

From this reading PHIL SAVES WALLOPS They were talking the game over in their room--Phil, Sid and Tom.

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

From this reading "Where you fellows made a mistake," Sid was saying, as he moved about on the creaking old sofa to get into a more comfortable position, "where you fellows made a mistake was in not doing more kicking early in the game."

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Oh, I suppose you could have run things better than Phil did?" suggested Tom, not altogether pleasantly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Sid, from the effects of the strong liquid which Gerhart had substituted for the liniment, still had to carry his hand in a sling, but the fingers were slowly losing their stiffness.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Sid, from the effects of the strong liquid which Gerhart had substituted for the liniment, still had to carry his hand in a sling, but the fingers were slowly losing their stiffness.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading "Where you fellows made a mistake," Sid was saying, as he moved about on the creaking old sofa to get into a more comfortable position, "where you fellows made a mistake was in not doing more kicking early in the game."

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "Oh, I suppose you could have run things better than Phil did?" suggested Tom, not altogether pleasantly.

a squeaking sound

From this reading "Where you fellows made a mistake," Sid was saying, as he moved about on the creaking old sofa to get into a more comfortable position, "where you fellows made a mistake was in not doing more kicking early in the game."

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "Oh, I suppose you could have run things better than Phil did?" suggested Tom, not altogether pleasantly.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading "Not better, but different.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading "Where you fellows made a mistake," Sid was saying, as he moved about on the creaking old sofa to get into a more comfortable position, "where you fellows made a mistake was in not doing more kicking early in the game."

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

From this reading "Where you fellows made a mistake," Sid was saying, as he moved about on the creaking old sofa to get into a more comfortable position, "where you fellows made a mistake was in not doing more kicking early in the game."

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading Sid, from the effects of the strong liquid which Gerhart had substituted for the liniment, still had to carry his hand in a sling, but the fingers were slowly losing their stiffness.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading "Where you fellows made a mistake," Sid was saying, as he moved about on the creaking old sofa to get into a more comfortable position, "where you fellows made a mistake was in not doing more kicking early in the game."

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Sid, from the effects of the strong liquid which Gerhart had substituted for the liniment, still had to carry his hand in a sling, but the fingers were slowly losing their stiffness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sid, from the effects of the strong liquid which Gerhart had substituted for the liniment, still had to carry his hand in a sling, but the fingers were slowly losing their stiffness.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Sid, from the effects of the strong liquid which Gerhart had substituted for the liniment, still had to carry his hand in a sling, but the fingers were slowly losing their stiffness.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading PHIL SAVES WALLOPS They were talking the game over in their room--Phil, Sid and Tom.

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

From this reading Sid, from the effects of the strong liquid which Gerhart had substituted for the liniment, still had to carry his hand in a sling, but the fingers were slowly losing their stiffness.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Where you fellows made a mistake," Sid was saying, as he moved about on the creaking old sofa to get into a more comfortable position, "where you fellows made a mistake was in not doing more kicking early in the game."

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

From this reading Sid, from the effects of the strong liquid which Gerhart had substituted for the liniment, still had to carry his hand in a sling, but the fingers were slowly losing their stiffness.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Sid, from the effects of the strong liquid which Gerhart had substituted for the liniment, still had to carry his hand in a sling, but the fingers were slowly losing their stiffness.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Oh, I suppose you could have run things better than Phil did?" suggested Tom, not altogether pleasantly.

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

From this reading "Where you fellows made a mistake," Sid was saying, as he moved about on the creaking old sofa to get into a more comfortable position, "where you fellows made a mistake was in not doing more kicking early in the game."

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

From this reading Sid, from the effects of the strong liquid which Gerhart had substituted for the liniment, still had to carry his hand in a sling, but the fingers were slowly losing their stiffness.

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

From this reading "Oh, I suppose you could have run things better than Phil did?" suggested Tom, not altogether pleasantly.

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

From this reading PHIL SAVES WALLOPS They were talking the game over in their room--Phil, Sid and Tom.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Where you fellows made a mistake," Sid was saying, as he moved about on the creaking old sofa to get into a more comfortable position, "where you fellows made a mistake was in not doing more kicking early in the game."

a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics

From this reading "Where you fellows made a mistake," Sid was saying, as he moved about on the creaking old sofa to get into a more comfortable position, "where you fellows made a mistake was in not doing more kicking early in the game."

a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain

From this reading Sid, from the effects of the strong liquid which Gerhart had substituted for the liniment, still had to carry his hand in a sling, but the fingers were slowly losing their stiffness.

existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow

From this reading Sid, from the effects of the strong liquid which Gerhart had substituted for the liniment, still had to carry his hand in a sling, but the fingers were slowly losing their stiffness.

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Sid, from the effects of the strong liquid which Gerhart had substituted for the liniment, still had to carry his hand in a sling, but the fingers were slowly losing their stiffness.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "Where you fellows made a mistake," Sid was saying, as he moved about on the creaking old sofa to get into a more comfortable position, "where you fellows made a mistake was in not doing more kicking early in the game."

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading "Where you fellows made a mistake," Sid was saying, as he moved about on the creaking old sofa to get into a more comfortable position, "where you fellows made a mistake was in not doing more kicking early in the game."

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Where you fellows made a mistake," Sid was saying, as he moved about on the creaking old sofa to get into a more comfortable position, "where you fellows made a mistake was in not doing more kicking early in the game."

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading "Where you fellows made a mistake," Sid was saying, as he moved about on the creaking old sofa to get into a more comfortable position, "where you fellows made a mistake was in not doing more kicking early in the game."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Where you fellows made a mistake," Sid was saying, as he moved about on the creaking old sofa to get into a more comfortable position, "where you fellows made a mistake was in not doing more kicking early in the game."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sid, from the effects of the strong liquid which Gerhart had substituted for the liniment, still had to carry his hand in a sling, but the fingers were slowly losing their stiffness.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, I suppose you could have run things better than Phil did?" suggested Tom, not altogether pleasantly.

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

From this reading "Where you fellows made a mistake," Sid was saying, as he moved about on the creaking old sofa to get into a more comfortable position, "where you fellows made a mistake was in not doing more kicking early in the game."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Where you fellows made a mistake," Sid was saying, as he moved about on the creaking old sofa to get into a more comfortable position, "where you fellows made a mistake was in not doing more kicking early in the game."

above and across; more than

From this reading PHIL SAVES WALLOPS They were talking the game over in their room--Phil, Sid and Tom.

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

From this reading PHIL SAVES WALLOPS They were talking the game over in their room--Phil, Sid and Tom.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading "Oh, I suppose you could have run things better than Phil did?" suggested Tom, not altogether pleasantly.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading "Where you fellows made a mistake," Sid was saying, as he moved about on the creaking old sofa to get into a more comfortable position, "where you fellows made a mistake was in not doing more kicking early in the game."

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading PHIL SAVES WALLOPS They were talking the game over in their room--Phil, Sid and Tom.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "Oh, I suppose you could have run things better than Phil did?" suggested Tom, not altogether pleasantly.

plural of “save” — (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring

From this reading PHIL SAVES WALLOPS They were talking the game over in their room--Phil, Sid and Tom.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading "Where you fellows made a mistake," Sid was saying, as he moved about on the creaking old sofa to get into a more comfortable position, "where you fellows made a mistake was in not doing more kicking early in the game."

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

From this reading PHIL SAVES WALLOPS They were talking the game over in their room--Phil, Sid and Tom.

hurl as if with a sling

From this reading Sid, from the effects of the strong liquid which Gerhart had substituted for the liniment, still had to carry his hand in a sling, but the fingers were slowly losing their stiffness.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Sid, from the effects of the strong liquid which Gerhart had substituted for the liniment, still had to carry his hand in a sling, but the fingers were slowly losing their stiffness.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading "Where you fellows made a mistake," Sid was saying, as he moved about on the creaking old sofa to get into a more comfortable position, "where you fellows made a mistake was in not doing more kicking early in the game."

the physical property of being inflexible and hard to bend

From this reading Sid, from the effects of the strong liquid which Gerhart had substituted for the liniment, still had to carry his hand in a sling, but the fingers were slowly losing their stiffness.

not in physical motion

From this reading Sid, from the effects of the strong liquid which Gerhart had substituted for the liniment, still had to carry his hand in a sling, but the fingers were slowly losing their stiffness.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Sid, from the effects of the strong liquid which Gerhart had substituted for the liniment, still had to carry his hand in a sling, but the fingers were slowly losing their stiffness.

past form of “substitute” — put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

From this reading Sid, from the effects of the strong liquid which Gerhart had substituted for the liniment, still had to carry his hand in a sling, but the fingers were slowly losing their stiffness.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading "Oh, I suppose you could have run things better than Phil did?" suggested Tom, not altogether pleasantly.

express a supposition

From this reading "Oh, I suppose you could have run things better than Phil did?" suggested Tom, not altogether pleasantly.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading PHIL SAVES WALLOPS They were talking the game over in their room--Phil, Sid and Tom.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "Oh, I suppose you could have run things better than Phil did?" suggested Tom, not altogether pleasantly.

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

From this reading PHIL SAVES WALLOPS They were talking the game over in their room--Phil, Sid and Tom.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading PHIL SAVES WALLOPS They were talking the game over in their room--Phil, Sid and Tom.

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

From this reading PHIL SAVES WALLOPS They were talking the game over in their room--Phil, Sid and Tom.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "Oh, I suppose you could have run things better than Phil did?" suggested Tom, not altogether pleasantly.

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

From this reading Sid, from the effects of the strong liquid which Gerhart had substituted for the liniment, still had to carry his hand in a sling, but the fingers were slowly losing their stiffness.

male cat

From this reading PHIL SAVES WALLOPS They were talking the game over in their room--Phil, Sid and Tom.

plural of “wallop” — a forceful consequence; a strong effect

From this reading PHIL SAVES WALLOPS They were talking the game over in their room--Phil, Sid and Tom.

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

From this reading "Where you fellows made a mistake," Sid was saying, as he moved about on the creaking old sofa to get into a more comfortable position, "where you fellows made a mistake was in not doing more kicking early in the game."

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

From this reading PHIL SAVES WALLOPS They were talking the game over in their room--Phil, Sid and Tom.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Where you fellows made a mistake," Sid was saying, as he moved about on the creaking old sofa to get into a more comfortable position, "where you fellows made a mistake was in not doing more kicking early in the game."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Sid, from the effects of the strong liquid which Gerhart had substituted for the liniment, still had to carry his hand in a sling, but the fingers were slowly losing their stiffness.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Where you fellows made a mistake," Sid was saying, as he moved about on the creaking old sofa to get into a more comfortable position, "where you fellows made a mistake was in not doing more kicking early in the game."