advisersnounUS /ædˈvaɪzərz/
plural of “adviser” — an expert who gives advice
From this reading Nevertheless, he grimly held his tongue while those candid advisers, whose speciality is winning football matches with their mouths, put in their interfering oars.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "Yes," agreed another expert.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "If they'd crowded on all sail like that earlier on, they could have walked the ball through."
aloofadjectiveUS /əˈluːf/
remote in manner
From this reading "What killed St. Cuthbert's pig was the way their backs held aloof till the last few minutes," said one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Captain and "The Octopus" There was more talk than Forge liked in the cramped little dressing-room during the interval.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Yes," agreed another expert.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading "What killed St. Cuthbert's pig was the way their backs held aloof till the last few minutes," said one.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading "If they'd crowded on all sail like that earlier on, they could have walked the ball through."
candidadjectiveUS /ˈkændəd/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Nevertheless, he grimly held his tongue while those candid advisers, whose speciality is winning football matches with their mouths, put in their interfering oars.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The Captain and "The Octopus" There was more talk than Forge liked in the cramped little dressing-room during the interval.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "If they'd crowded on all sail like that earlier on, they could have walked the ball through."
crampedadjectiveUS /kræmpt/
constricted in size
From this reading The Captain and "The Octopus" There was more talk than Forge liked in the cramped little dressing-room during the interval.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading "If they'd crowded on all sail like that earlier on, they could have walked the ball through."
Cuthbert's
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From this reading "What killed St. Cuthbert's pig was the way their backs held aloof till the last few minutes," said one.
dressing-room
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From this reading The Captain and "The Octopus" There was more talk than Forge liked in the cramped little dressing-room during the interval.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The Captain and "The Octopus" There was more talk than Forge liked in the cramped little dressing-room during the interval.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading "If they'd crowded on all sail like that earlier on, they could have walked the ball through."
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading "Yes," agreed another expert.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "What killed St. Cuthbert's pig was the way their backs held aloof till the last few minutes," said one.
footballnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading Nevertheless, he grimly held his tongue while those candid advisers, whose speciality is winning football matches with their mouths, put in their interfering oars.
ForgeverbUS /fɔːrdʒ/
create by hammering
From this reading The Captain and "The Octopus" There was more talk than Forge liked in the cramped little dressing-room during the interval.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading Nevertheless, he grimly held his tongue while those candid advisers, whose speciality is winning football matches with their mouths, put in their interfering oars.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "If they'd crowded on all sail like that earlier on, they could have walked the ball through."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nevertheless, he grimly held his tongue while those candid advisers, whose speciality is winning football matches with their mouths, put in their interfering oars.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Nevertheless, he grimly held his tongue while those candid advisers, whose speciality is winning football matches with their mouths, put in their interfering oars.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, he grimly held his tongue while those candid advisers, whose speciality is winning football matches with their mouths, put in their interfering oars.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If they'd crowded on all sail like that earlier on, they could have walked the ball through."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Captain and "The Octopus" There was more talk than Forge liked in the cramped little dressing-room during the interval.
interferingadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrɪŋ/
intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
From this reading Nevertheless, he grimly held his tongue while those candid advisers, whose speciality is winning football matches with their mouths, put in their interfering oars.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading The Captain and "The Octopus" There was more talk than Forge liked in the cramped little dressing-room during the interval.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nevertheless, he grimly held his tongue while those candid advisers, whose speciality is winning football matches with their mouths, put in their interfering oars.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "What killed St. Cuthbert's pig was the way their backs held aloof till the last few minutes," said one.
immediately past
From this reading "What killed St. Cuthbert's pig was the way their backs held aloof till the last few minutes," said one.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "If they'd crowded on all sail like that earlier on, they could have walked the ball through."
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading The Captain and "The Octopus" There was more talk than Forge liked in the cramped little dressing-room during the interval.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Captain and "The Octopus" There was more talk than Forge liked in the cramped little dressing-room during the interval.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading Nevertheless, he grimly held his tongue while those candid advisers, whose speciality is winning football matches with their mouths, put in their interfering oars.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "What killed St. Cuthbert's pig was the way their backs held aloof till the last few minutes," said one.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Captain and "The Octopus" There was more talk than Forge liked in the cramped little dressing-room during the interval.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Nevertheless, he grimly held his tongue while those candid advisers, whose speciality is winning football matches with their mouths, put in their interfering oars.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, he grimly held his tongue while those candid advisers, whose speciality is winning football matches with their mouths, put in their interfering oars.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Nevertheless, he grimly held his tongue while those candid advisers, whose speciality is winning football matches with their mouths, put in their interfering oars.
OctopusnounUS /ˈɑːktəpʊs/
tentacles of octopus prepared as food
From this reading The Captain and "The Octopus" There was more talk than Forge liked in the cramped little dressing-room during the interval.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "If they'd crowded on all sail like that earlier on, they could have walked the ball through."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "What killed St. Cuthbert's pig was the way their backs held aloof till the last few minutes," said one.
pignounUS /pɪɡ/
domestic swine
From this reading "What killed St. Cuthbert's pig was the way their backs held aloof till the last few minutes," said one.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Nevertheless, he grimly held his tongue while those candid advisers, whose speciality is winning football matches with their mouths, put in their interfering oars.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What killed St. Cuthbert's pig was the way their backs held aloof till the last few minutes," said one.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading "If they'd crowded on all sail like that earlier on, they could have walked the ball through."
specialitynounUS /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/
an asset of special worth or utility
From this reading Nevertheless, he grimly held his tongue while those candid advisers, whose speciality is winning football matches with their mouths, put in their interfering oars.
St
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From this reading "What killed St. Cuthbert's pig was the way their backs held aloof till the last few minutes," said one.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The Captain and "The Octopus" There was more talk than Forge liked in the cramped little dressing-room during the interval.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Captain and "The Octopus" There was more talk than Forge liked in the cramped little dressing-room during the interval.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "If they'd crowded on all sail like that earlier on, they could have walked the ball through."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Captain and "The Octopus" There was more talk than Forge liked in the cramped little dressing-room during the interval.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, he grimly held his tongue while those candid advisers, whose speciality is winning football matches with their mouths, put in their interfering oars.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Captain and "The Octopus" There was more talk than Forge liked in the cramped little dressing-room during the interval.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If they'd crowded on all sail like that earlier on, they could have walked the ball through."
they'd
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From this reading "If they'd crowded on all sail like that earlier on, they could have walked the ball through."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Nevertheless, he grimly held his tongue while those candid advisers, whose speciality is winning football matches with their mouths, put in their interfering oars.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "If they'd crowded on all sail like that earlier on, they could have walked the ball through."
up to a particular time
From this reading "What killed St. Cuthbert's pig was the way their backs held aloof till the last few minutes," said one.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Nevertheless, he grimly held his tongue while those candid advisers, whose speciality is winning football matches with their mouths, put in their interfering oars.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading "If they'd crowded on all sail like that earlier on, they could have walked the ball through."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Captain and "The Octopus" There was more talk than Forge liked in the cramped little dressing-room during the interval.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "What killed St. Cuthbert's pig was the way their backs held aloof till the last few minutes," said one.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What killed St. Cuthbert's pig was the way their backs held aloof till the last few minutes," said one.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Nevertheless, he grimly held his tongue while those candid advisers, whose speciality is winning football matches with their mouths, put in their interfering oars.
belonging to which person
From this reading Nevertheless, he grimly held his tongue while those candid advisers, whose speciality is winning football matches with their mouths, put in their interfering oars.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading Nevertheless, he grimly held his tongue while those candid advisers, whose speciality is winning football matches with their mouths, put in their interfering oars.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nevertheless, he grimly held his tongue while those candid advisers, whose speciality is winning football matches with their mouths, put in their interfering oars.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," agreed another expert.
