Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

(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 "Hooray!" shouted all three together, so loudly that the sound reached Jimmy, still lying on the grass, and roused him from his blissful slumber.

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

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

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

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

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

From this reading "What's the matter here?" he asked a few moments later, coming sleepily down the stairs.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "No, but we've got the whole set together at last, and we thought we were entitled to a yell or two," explained Bob.

in a beautiful manner

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

completely happy and contented

From this reading "Hooray!" shouted all three together, so loudly that the sound reached Jimmy, still lying on the grass, and roused him from his blissful slumber.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading "No, but we've got the whole set together at last, and we thought we were entitled to a yell or two," explained Bob.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "What's the matter here?" he asked a few moments later, coming sleepily down the stairs.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "What's the matter here?" he asked a few moments later, coming sleepily down the stairs.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading "No, but we've got the whole set together at last, and we thought we were entitled to a yell or two," explained Bob.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading "No, but we've got the whole set together at last, and we thought we were entitled to a yell or two," explained Bob.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading "What's the matter here?" he asked a few moments later, coming sleepily down the stairs.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

start firing a weapon

From this reading "Is the place on fire, or what?"

set up or found

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Hooray!" shouted all three together, so loudly that the sound reached Jimmy, still lying on the grass, and roused him from his blissful slumber.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "No, but we've got the whole set together at last, and we thought we were entitled to a yell or two," explained Bob.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading "Hooray!" shouted all three together, so loudly that the sound reached Jimmy, still lying on the grass, and roused him from his blissful slumber.

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

From this reading "What's the matter here?" he asked a few moments later, coming sleepily down the stairs.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "What's the matter here?" he asked a few moments later, coming sleepily down the stairs.

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

From this reading "Hooray!" shouted all three together, so loudly that the sound reached Jimmy, still lying on the grass, and roused him from his blissful slumber.

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

From this reading "Hooray!" shouted all three together, so loudly that the sound reached Jimmy, still lying on the grass, and roused him from his blissful slumber.

(used informally especially for emphasis) real or genuine

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

a victory cheer

From this reading "Hooray!" shouted all three together, so loudly that the sound reached Jimmy, still lying on the grass, and roused him from his blissful slumber.

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

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

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

From this reading "Is the place on fire, or what?"

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading "Hooray!" shouted all three together, so loudly that the sound reached Jimmy, still lying on the grass, and roused him from his blissful slumber.

immediately past

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading "What's the matter here?" he asked a few moments later, coming sleepily down the stairs.

with relatively high volume

From this reading "Hooray!" shouted all three together, so loudly that the sound reached Jimmy, still lying on the grass, and roused him from his blissful slumber.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading "Hooray!" shouted all three together, so loudly that the sound reached Jimmy, still lying on the grass, and roused him from his blissful slumber.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "What's the matter here?" he asked a few moments later, coming sleepily down the stairs.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading "What's the matter here?" he asked a few moments later, coming sleepily down the stairs.

not any; not one

From this reading "No, but we've got the whole set together at last, and we thought we were entitled to a yell or two," explained Bob.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Hooray!" shouted all three together, so loudly that the sound reached Jimmy, still lying on the grass, and roused him from his blissful slumber.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Is the place on fire, or what?"

any cohesive unit such as a military company

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

by chance

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "Is the place on fire, or what?"

perfected or made shiny and smooth

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

medium for communication

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading "Hooray!" shouted all three together, so loudly that the sound reached Jimmy, still lying on the grass, and roused him from his blissful slumber.

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

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading "Hooray!" shouted all three together, so loudly that the sound reached Jimmy, still lying on the grass, and roused him from his blissful slumber.

ready for service or able to give long service

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading "Hooray!" shouted all three together, so loudly that the sound reached Jimmy, still lying on the grass, and roused him from his blissful slumber.

in a sleepy manner

From this reading "What's the matter here?" he asked a few moments later, coming sleepily down the stairs.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading "Hooray!" shouted all three together, so loudly that the sound reached Jimmy, still lying on the grass, and roused him from his blissful slumber.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

fastening firmly together

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading "Hooray!" shouted all three together, so loudly that the sound reached Jimmy, still lying on the grass, and roused him from his blissful slumber.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading "What's the matter here?" he asked a few moments later, coming sleepily down the stairs.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

the removal of covering

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Hooray!" shouted all three together, so loudly that the sound reached Jimmy, still lying on the grass, and roused him from his blissful slumber.

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

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

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

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "No, but we've got the whole set together at last, and we thought we were entitled to a yell or two," explained Bob.

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

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

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

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading "Hooray!" shouted all three together, so loudly that the sound reached Jimmy, still lying on the grass, and roused him from his blissful slumber.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "No, but we've got the whole set together at last, and we thought we were entitled to a yell or two," explained Bob.

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

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "No, but we've got the whole set together at last, and we thought we were entitled to a yell or two," explained Bob.

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

From this reading "No, but we've got the whole set together at last, and we thought we were entitled to a yell or two," explained Bob.

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

From this reading "No, but we've got the whole set together at last, and we thought we were entitled to a yell or two," explained Bob.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Is the place on fire, or what?"

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

From this reading "What's the matter here?" he asked a few moments later, coming sleepily down the stairs.

during the time that

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading "No, but we've got the whole set together at last, and we thought we were entitled to a yell or two," explained Bob.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.

a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading "No, but we've got the whole set together at last, and we thought we were entitled to a yell or two," explained Bob.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THE FINISHING TOUCH The three chums set to work with a will, cutting, stripping, and soldering wires, and while the afternoon was still young they made their last connection and found themselves possessed of a real honest-to-goodness radio receiving outfit, not quite so beautifully finished and polished off as a set bought readymade in a store, perhaps, but still serviceable and practical.