Chapter XII

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading _General Directions._ Most of the preceding stews will serve also fairly as soups, by adding more water.

in addition

From this reading _General Directions._ Most of the preceding stews will serve also fairly as soups, by adding more water.

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

From this reading Rub salt into meat for soups, but not for stews, as the salt extracts the juices; and in stews the meat is to be eaten, while in soups properly so called it is only the liquor that is served.

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

From this reading _General Directions._ Most of the preceding stews will serve also fairly as soups, by adding more water.

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

From this reading Rub salt into meat for soups, but not for stews, as the salt extracts the juices; and in stews the meat is to be eaten, while in soups properly so called it is only the liquor that is served.

cooked in hot water

From this reading For this same reason, meat that is boiled for eating should be put into boiling water to keep the juices in it.

the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas

From this reading For this same reason, meat that is boiled for eating should be put into boiling water to keep the juices in it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Rub salt into meat for soups, but not for stews, as the salt extracts the juices; and in stews the meat is to be eaten, while in soups properly so called it is only the liquor that is served.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _General Directions._ Most of the preceding stews will serve also fairly as soups, by adding more water.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Rub salt into meat for soups, but not for stews, as the salt extracts the juices; and in stews the meat is to be eaten, while in soups properly so called it is only the liquor that is served.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Put meat into cold water for soups, as _slowly_ heating also extracts the juices.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading _General Directions._ Most of the preceding stews will serve also fairly as soups, by adding more water.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading Rub salt into meat for soups, but not for stews, as the salt extracts the juices; and in stews the meat is to be eaten, while in soups properly so called it is only the liquor that is served.

the act of consuming food

From this reading For this same reason, meat that is boiled for eating should be put into boiling water to keep the juices in it.

plural of “extract” — a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)

From this reading Rub salt into meat for soups, but not for stews, as the salt extracts the juices; and in stews the meat is to be eaten, while in soups properly so called it is only the liquor that is served.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading _General Directions._ Most of the preceding stews will serve also fairly as soups, by adding more water.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Rub salt into meat for soups, but not for stews, as the salt extracts the juices; and in stews the meat is to be eaten, while in soups properly so called it is only the liquor that is served.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading _General Directions._ Most of the preceding stews will serve also fairly as soups, by adding more water.

the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature

From this reading Put meat into cold water for soups, as _slowly_ heating also extracts the juices.

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

From this reading Rub salt into meat for soups, but not for stews, as the salt extracts the juices; and in stews the meat is to be eaten, while in soups properly so called it is only the liquor that is served.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Rub salt into meat for soups, but not for stews, as the salt extracts the juices; and in stews the meat is to be eaten, while in soups properly so called it is only the liquor that is served.

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

From this reading Rub salt into meat for soups, but not for stews, as the salt extracts the juices; and in stews the meat is to be eaten, while in soups properly so called it is only the liquor that is served.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Rub salt into meat for soups, but not for stews, as the salt extracts the juices; and in stews the meat is to be eaten, while in soups properly so called it is only the liquor that is served.

plural of “juice” — the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue by squeezing or cooking

From this reading Rub salt into meat for soups, but not for stews, as the salt extracts the juices; and in stews the meat is to be eaten, while in soups properly so called it is only the liquor that is served.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading For this same reason, meat that is boiled for eating should be put into boiling water to keep the juices in it.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Rub salt into meat for soups, but not for stews, as the salt extracts the juices; and in stews the meat is to be eaten, while in soups properly so called it is only the liquor that is served.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading Rub salt into meat for soups, but not for stews, as the salt extracts the juices; and in stews the meat is to be eaten, while in soups properly so called it is only the liquor that is served.

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

From this reading _General Directions._ Most of the preceding stews will serve also fairly as soups, by adding more water.

used to form the superlative

From this reading _General Directions._ Most of the preceding stews will serve also fairly as soups, by adding more water.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Rub salt into meat for soups, but not for stews, as the salt extracts the juices; and in stews the meat is to be eaten, while in soups properly so called it is only the liquor that is served.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _General Directions._ Most of the preceding stews will serve also fairly as soups, by adding more water.

and nothing more

From this reading Rub salt into meat for soups, but not for stews, as the salt extracts the juices; and in stews the meat is to be eaten, while in soups properly so called it is only the liquor that is served.

existing or coming before

From this reading _General Directions._ Most of the preceding stews will serve also fairly as soups, by adding more water.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading Rub salt into meat for soups, but not for stews, as the salt extracts the juices; and in stews the meat is to be eaten, while in soups properly so called it is only the liquor that is served.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Put meat into cold water for soups, as _slowly_ heating also extracts the juices.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading For this same reason, meat that is boiled for eating should be put into boiling water to keep the juices in it.

move over something with pressure

From this reading Rub salt into meat for soups, but not for stews, as the salt extracts the juices; and in stews the meat is to be eaten, while in soups properly so called it is only the liquor that is served.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading Rub salt into meat for soups, but not for stews, as the salt extracts the juices; and in stews the meat is to be eaten, while in soups properly so called it is only the liquor that is served.

Identical; not different.

From this reading For this same reason, meat that is boiled for eating should be put into boiling water to keep the juices in it.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading _General Directions._ Most of the preceding stews will serve also fairly as soups, by adding more water.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Rub salt into meat for soups, but not for stews, as the salt extracts the juices; and in stews the meat is to be eaten, while in soups properly so called it is only the liquor that is served.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading For this same reason, meat that is boiled for eating should be put into boiling water to keep the juices in it.

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

From this reading Put meat into cold water for soups, as _slowly_ heating also extracts the juices.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Rub salt into meat for soups, but not for stews, as the salt extracts the juices; and in stews the meat is to be eaten, while in soups properly so called it is only the liquor that is served.

plural of “soup” — liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food

From this reading SOUPS.

plural of “stew” — agitation resulting from active worry

From this reading _General Directions._ Most of the preceding stews will serve also fairly as soups, by adding more water.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Rub salt into meat for soups, but not for stews, as the salt extracts the juices; and in stews the meat is to be eaten, while in soups properly so called it is only the liquor that is served.

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

From this reading _General Directions._ Most of the preceding stews will serve also fairly as soups, by adding more water.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading For this same reason, meat that is boiled for eating should be put into boiling water to keep the juices in it.

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

From this reading Rub salt into meat for soups, but not for stews, as the salt extracts the juices; and in stews the meat is to be eaten, while in soups properly so called it is only the liquor that is served.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading _General Directions._ Most of the preceding stews will serve also fairly as soups, by adding more water.

during the time that

From this reading Rub salt into meat for soups, but not for stews, as the salt extracts the juices; and in stews the meat is to be eaten, while in soups properly so called it is only the liquor that is served.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading _General Directions._ Most of the preceding stews will serve also fairly as soups, by adding more water.