Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading I've only gained half an inch."

model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

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

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

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From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

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

From this reading "How did you do it?

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "How did you do it?

put on clothes

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading "Gee Whilikins, Skippy, you're enormous," said Snorky, measuring him with his eye.

the organ of sight

From this reading "Gee Whilikins, Skippy, you're enormous," said Snorky, measuring him with his eye.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading I've only gained half an inch."

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated

From this reading "Gee Whilikins, Skippy, you're enormous," said Snorky, measuring him with his eye.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading I've only gained half an inch."

comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading "I'm twelve pounds heavier," said Skippy proudly.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Gee Whilikins, Skippy, you're enormous," said Snorky, measuring him with his eye.

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

From this reading "Gee Whilikins, Skippy, you're enormous," said Snorky, measuring him with his eye.

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From this reading "How did you do it?

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

From this reading "I'm twelve pounds heavier," said Skippy proudly.

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From this reading I've only gained half an inch."

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

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading I've only gained half an inch."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "How did you do it?

the state of being a man; manly qualities

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule

From this reading "Gee Whilikins, Skippy, you're enormous," said Snorky, measuring him with his eye.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

a form of address for a man

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

and nothing more

From this reading I've only gained half an inch."

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading "I'm twelve pounds heavier," said Skippy proudly.

with pride; in a proud manner

From this reading "I'm twelve pounds heavier," said Skippy proudly.

radiating or as if radiating light

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Gee Whilikins, Skippy, you're enormous," said Snorky, measuring him with his eye.

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

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

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

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

the quality of being superior

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

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

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

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

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading "I'm twelve pounds heavier," said Skippy proudly.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

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

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

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 DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

at the time that

From this reading DEAD GAME SPORTS AT the end of August, Mr. Skippy Bedelle met Mr. Snorky Green on the Fall River Boat, each being in complete agreement as to the economic superiority of the water route to the great metropolis, when the end in view was the acquisition of that radiant apotheosis of perfect manhood, the first dress suit.

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From this reading "Gee Whilikins, Skippy, you're enormous," said Snorky, measuring him with his eye.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Gee Whilikins, Skippy, you're enormous," said Snorky, measuring him with his eye.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "How did you do it?

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From this reading "Gee Whilikins, Skippy, you're enormous," said Snorky, measuring him with his eye.