Chapter XXI

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

From this reading “The question is whether we’d better try to force their hand now, or wait a while,” the one spoken to remarked.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading “Huh! such as they are, yes,” the skipper of the speed-boat admitted.

(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 “First of all, there’s some sort of chance that Herb may be along pretty soon, with his Comfort, and that would give us three more fellows,” Jack observed.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading “First of all, there’s some sort of chance that Herb may be along pretty soon, with his Comfort, and that would give us three more fellows,” Jack observed.

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

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

any thing at all

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

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

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

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

From this reading “Huh! such as they are, yes,” the skipper of the speed-boat admitted.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

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

From this reading “First of all, there’s some sort of chance that Herb may be along pretty soon, with his Comfort, and that would give us three more fellows,” Jack observed.

(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 “The question is whether we’d better try to force their hand now, or wait a while,” the one spoken to remarked.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading “First of all, there’s some sort of chance that Herb may be along pretty soon, with his Comfort, and that would give us three more fellows,” Jack observed.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading “First of all, there’s some sort of chance that Herb may be along pretty soon, with his Comfort, and that would give us three more fellows,” Jack observed.

characterized by great determination

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading “First of all, there’s some sort of chance that Herb may be along pretty soon, with his Comfort, and that would give us three more fellows,” Jack observed.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading “First of all, there’s some sort of chance that Herb may be along pretty soon, with his Comfort, and that would give us three more fellows,” Jack observed.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading “The question is whether we’d better try to force their hand now, or wait a while,” the one spoken to remarked.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “First of all, there’s some sort of chance that Herb may be along pretty soon, with his Comfort, and that would give us three more fellows,” Jack observed.

the act of departing

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading “The question is whether we’d better try to force their hand now, or wait a while,” the one spoken to remarked.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

From this reading “First of all, there’s some sort of chance that Herb may be along pretty soon, with his Comfort, and that would give us three more fellows,” Jack observed.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

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

From this reading “First of all, there’s some sort of chance that Herb may be along pretty soon, with his Comfort, and that would give us three more fellows,” Jack observed.

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

From this reading “Huh! such as they are, yes,” the skipper of the speed-boat admitted.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

with impatience; in an impatient manner

From this reading “Why should we wait?” queried George, impatiently.

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

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

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

From this reading “The question is whether we’d better try to force their hand now, or wait a while,” the one spoken to remarked.

a small worthless amount

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

be silly or tease one another

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

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

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “First of all, there’s some sort of chance that Herb may be along pretty soon, with his Comfort, and that would give us three more fellows,” Jack observed.

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

From this reading “First of all, there’s some sort of chance that Herb may be along pretty soon, with his Comfort, and that would give us three more fellows,” Jack observed.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “The question is whether we’d better try to force their hand now, or wait a while,” the one spoken to remarked.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading “First of all, there’s some sort of chance that Herb may be along pretty soon, with his Comfort, and that would give us three more fellows,” Jack observed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “First of all, there’s some sort of chance that Herb may be along pretty soon, with his Comfort, and that would give us three more fellows,” Jack observed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “The question is whether we’d better try to force their hand now, or wait a while,” the one spoken to remarked.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “The question is whether we’d better try to force their hand now, or wait a while,” the one spoken to remarked.

the act of giving a false appearance

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading “First of all, there’s some sort of chance that Herb may be along pretty soon, with his Comfort, and that would give us three more fellows,” Jack observed.

inflected form of “query” — pose a question

From this reading “Why should we wait?” queried George, impatiently.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading “The question is whether we’d better try to force their hand now, or wait a while,” the one spoken to remarked.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading “The question is whether we’d better try to force their hand now, or wait a while,” the one spoken to remarked.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “Why should we wait?” queried George, impatiently.

a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading “Huh! such as they are, yes,” the skipper of the speed-boat admitted.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “First of all, there’s some sort of chance that Herb may be along pretty soon, with his Comfort, and that would give us three more fellows,” Jack observed.

in the near future

From this reading “First of all, there’s some sort of chance that Herb may be along pretty soon, with his Comfort, and that would give us three more fellows,” Jack observed.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading “First of all, there’s some sort of chance that Herb may be along pretty soon, with his Comfort, and that would give us three more fellows,” Jack observed.

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

From this reading “Huh! such as they are, yes,” the skipper of the speed-boat admitted.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading “Huh! such as they are, yes,” the skipper of the speed-boat admitted.

travel through water

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “First of all, there’s some sort of chance that Herb may be along pretty soon, with his Comfort, and that would give us three more fellows,” Jack observed.

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

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “The question is whether we’d better try to force their hand now, or wait a while,” the one spoken to remarked.

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

From this reading “First of all, there’s some sort of chance that Herb may be along pretty soon, with his Comfort, and that would give us three more fellows,” Jack observed.

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

From this reading “Huh! such as they are, yes,” the skipper of the speed-boat admitted.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading “First of all, there’s some sort of chance that Herb may be along pretty soon, with his Comfort, and that would give us three more fellows,” Jack observed.

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

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading “The question is whether we’d better try to force their hand now, or wait a while,” the one spoken to remarked.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “First of all, there’s some sort of chance that Herb may be along pretty soon, with his Comfort, and that would give us three more fellows,” Jack observed.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading “The question is whether we’d better try to force their hand now, or wait a while,” the one spoken to remarked.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

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

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

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

From this reading “The question is whether we’d better try to force their hand now, or wait a while,” the one spoken to remarked.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading “The question is whether we’d better try to force their hand now, or wait a while,” the one spoken to remarked.

during the time that

From this reading “The question is whether we’d better try to force their hand now, or wait a while,” the one spoken to remarked.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “Why should we wait?” queried George, impatiently.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “First of all, there’s some sort of chance that Herb may be along pretty soon, with his Comfort, and that would give us three more fellows,” Jack observed.

the words that are spoken

From this reading MAKING THINGS WARM “Well, what are we going to do next, Jack?” asked Josh, pretending not to hear those irritating words spoken by George; and evidently determined to keep himself “in the swim” if anything was going on.

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

From this reading “First of all, there’s some sort of chance that Herb may be along pretty soon, with his Comfort, and that would give us three more fellows,” Jack observed.

an affirmative

From this reading “Huh! such as they are, yes,” the skipper of the speed-boat admitted.