Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading I'm half crazy about the team, so's Tommy Watson, and the other half of him's bughouse about Flo Dearmore, so he's a rare subject.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I'm half crazy about the team, so's Tommy Watson, and the other half of him's bughouse about Flo Dearmore, so he's a rare subject.

later than; following

From this reading It was scarred by blots and erasures; in some places William had obviously "stuck" on words, and, after writing them as he thought they should be spelled, had consulted the dictionary to make sure, and had re-written them.

anew

From this reading This is what Sally read:-- "DEAR SALLY,--The Toronto baseball team is on the top of the heap again, and all the rest of the bunch is laying around like old tin cans waiting for the garbage man to collect them.

(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 Sally read that letter, sitting in the porch in her wheeled chair; first to herself, and later aloud to all the members of the family.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading Sally read that letter, sitting in the porch in her wheeled chair; first to herself, and later aloud to all the members of the family.

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

From this reading Sally read that letter, sitting in the porch in her wheeled chair; first to herself, and later aloud to all the members of the family.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading This is what Sally read:-- "DEAR SALLY,--The Toronto baseball team is on the top of the heap again, and all the rest of the bunch is laying around like old tin cans waiting for the garbage man to collect them.

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

From this reading It was scarred by blots and erasures; in some places William had obviously "stuck" on words, and, after writing them as he thought they should be spelled, had consulted the dictionary to make sure, and had re-written them.

a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs

From this reading This is what Sally read:-- "DEAR SALLY,--The Toronto baseball team is on the top of the heap again, and all the rest of the bunch is laying around like old tin cans waiting for the garbage man to collect them.

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

From this reading It was scarred by blots and erasures; in some places William had obviously "stuck" on words, and, after writing them as he thought they should be spelled, had consulted the dictionary to make sure, and had re-written them.

plural of “blot” — a blemish made by dirt

From this reading It was scarred by blots and erasures; in some places William had obviously "stuck" on words, and, after writing them as he thought they should be spelled, had consulted the dictionary to make sure, and had re-written them.

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

From this reading I'm half crazy about the team, so's Tommy Watson, and the other half of him's bughouse about Flo Dearmore, so he's a rare subject.

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading This is what Sally read:-- "DEAR SALLY,--The Toronto baseball team is on the top of the heap again, and all the rest of the bunch is laying around like old tin cans waiting for the garbage man to collect them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was scarred by blots and erasures; in some places William had obviously "stuck" on words, and, after writing them as he thought they should be spelled, had consulted the dictionary to make sure, and had re-written them.

plural of “can” — airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.

From this reading This is what Sally read:-- "DEAR SALLY,--The Toronto baseball team is on the top of the heap again, and all the rest of the bunch is laying around like old tin cans waiting for the garbage man to collect them.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Sally read that letter, sitting in the porch in her wheeled chair; first to herself, and later aloud to all the members of the family.

get or gather together

From this reading This is what Sally read:-- "DEAR SALLY,--The Toronto baseball team is on the top of the heap again, and all the rest of the bunch is laying around like old tin cans waiting for the garbage man to collect them.

past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading It was scarred by blots and erasures; in some places William had obviously "stuck" on words, and, after writing them as he thought they should be spelled, had consulted the dictionary to make sure, and had re-written them.

affected with madness or insanity

From this reading I'm half crazy about the team, so's Tommy Watson, and the other half of him's bughouse about Flo Dearmore, so he's a rare subject.

dearly loved

From this reading This is what Sally read:-- "DEAR SALLY,--The Toronto baseball team is on the top of the heap again, and all the rest of the bunch is laying around like old tin cans waiting for the garbage man to collect them.

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

From this reading I'm half crazy about the team, so's Tommy Watson, and the other half of him's bughouse about Flo Dearmore, so he's a rare subject.

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

From this reading It was scarred by blots and erasures; in some places William had obviously "stuck" on words, and, after writing them as he thought they should be spelled, had consulted the dictionary to make sure, and had re-written them.

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

From this reading It was scarred by blots and erasures; in some places William had obviously "stuck" on words, and, after writing them as he thought they should be spelled, had consulted the dictionary to make sure, and had re-written them.

a social unit living together

From this reading Sally read that letter, sitting in the porch in her wheeled chair; first to herself, and later aloud to all the members of the family.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Sally read that letter, sitting in the porch in her wheeled chair; first to herself, and later aloud to all the members of the family.

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

From this reading I'm half crazy about the team, so's Tommy Watson, and the other half of him's bughouse about Flo Dearmore, so he's a rare subject.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This is what Sally read:-- "DEAR SALLY,--The Toronto baseball team is on the top of the heap again, and all the rest of the bunch is laying around like old tin cans waiting for the garbage man to collect them.

food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

From this reading This is what Sally read:-- "DEAR SALLY,--The Toronto baseball team is on the top of the heap again, and all the rest of the bunch is laying around like old tin cans waiting for the garbage man to collect them.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was scarred by blots and erasures; in some places William had obviously "stuck" on words, and, after writing them as he thought they should be spelled, had consulted the dictionary to make sure, and had re-written them.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading I'm half crazy about the team, so's Tommy Watson, and the other half of him's bughouse about Flo Dearmore, so he's a rare subject.

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

From this reading It was scarred by blots and erasures; in some places William had obviously "stuck" on words, and, after writing them as he thought they should be spelled, had consulted the dictionary to make sure, and had re-written them.

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

From this reading I'm half crazy about the team, so's Tommy Watson, and the other half of him's bughouse about Flo Dearmore, so he's a rare subject.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading This is what Sally read:-- "DEAR SALLY,--The Toronto baseball team is on the top of the heap again, and all the rest of the bunch is laying around like old tin cans waiting for the garbage man to collect them.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Sally read that letter, sitting in the porch in her wheeled chair; first to herself, and later aloud to all the members of the family.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Sally read that letter, sitting in the porch in her wheeled chair; first to herself, and later aloud to all the members of the family.

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

From this reading I'm half crazy about the team, so's Tommy Watson, and the other half of him's bughouse about Flo Dearmore, so he's a rare subject.

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

From this reading I'm half crazy about the team, so's Tommy Watson, and the other half of him's bughouse about Flo Dearmore, so he's a rare subject.

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

From this reading Sally read that letter, sitting in the porch in her wheeled chair; first to herself, and later aloud to all the members of the family.

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

From this reading This is what Sally read:-- "DEAR SALLY,--The Toronto baseball team is on the top of the heap again, and all the rest of the bunch is laying around like old tin cans waiting for the garbage man to collect them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was scarred by blots and erasures; in some places William had obviously "stuck" on words, and, after writing them as he thought they should be spelled, had consulted the dictionary to make sure, and had re-written them.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Sally read that letter, sitting in the porch in her wheeled chair; first to herself, and later aloud to all the members of the family.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading This is what Sally read:-- "DEAR SALLY,--The Toronto baseball team is on the top of the heap again, and all the rest of the bunch is laying around like old tin cans waiting for the garbage man to collect them.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Sally read that letter, sitting in the porch in her wheeled chair; first to herself, and later aloud to all the members of the family.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading This is what Sally read:-- "DEAR SALLY,--The Toronto baseball team is on the top of the heap again, and all the rest of the bunch is laying around like old tin cans waiting for the garbage man to collect them.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Looks like the pennant for us.

engage in

From this reading It was scarred by blots and erasures; in some places William had obviously "stuck" on words, and, after writing them as he thought they should be spelled, had consulted the dictionary to make sure, and had re-written them.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading This is what Sally read:-- "DEAR SALLY,--The Toronto baseball team is on the top of the heap again, and all the rest of the bunch is laying around like old tin cans waiting for the garbage man to collect them.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Sally read that letter, sitting in the porch in her wheeled chair; first to herself, and later aloud to all the members of the family.

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

From this reading It was scarred by blots and erasures; in some places William had obviously "stuck" on words, and, after writing them as he thought they should be spelled, had consulted the dictionary to make sure, and had re-written them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sally read that letter, sitting in the porch in her wheeled chair; first to herself, and later aloud to all the members of the family.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading This is what Sally read:-- "DEAR SALLY,--The Toronto baseball team is on the top of the heap again, and all the rest of the bunch is laying around like old tin cans waiting for the garbage man to collect them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was scarred by blots and erasures; in some places William had obviously "stuck" on words, and, after writing them as he thought they should be spelled, had consulted the dictionary to make sure, and had re-written them.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I'm half crazy about the team, so's Tommy Watson, and the other half of him's bughouse about Flo Dearmore, so he's a rare subject.

the award given to the champion

From this reading Looks like the pennant for us.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was scarred by blots and erasures; in some places William had obviously "stuck" on words, and, after writing them as he thought they should be spelled, had consulted the dictionary to make sure, and had re-written them.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading Sally read that letter, sitting in the porch in her wheeled chair; first to herself, and later aloud to all the members of the family.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading I'm half crazy about the team, so's Tommy Watson, and the other half of him's bughouse about Flo Dearmore, so he's a rare subject.

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

From this reading It was scarred by blots and erasures; in some places William had obviously "stuck" on words, and, after writing them as he thought they should be spelled, had consulted the dictionary to make sure, and had re-written them.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Sally read that letter, sitting in the porch in her wheeled chair; first to herself, and later aloud to all the members of the family.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading This is what Sally read:-- "DEAR SALLY,--The Toronto baseball team is on the top of the heap again, and all the rest of the bunch is laying around like old tin cans waiting for the garbage man to collect them.

witty remark

From this reading Sally read that letter, sitting in the porch in her wheeled chair; first to herself, and later aloud to all the members of the family.

deeply affected or marked by mental or physical pain or injury

From this reading It was scarred by blots and erasures; in some places William had obviously "stuck" on words, and, after writing them as he thought they should be spelled, had consulted the dictionary to make sure, and had re-written them.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was scarred by blots and erasures; in some places William had obviously "stuck" on words, and, after writing them as he thought they should be spelled, had consulted the dictionary to make sure, and had re-written them.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Sally read that letter, sitting in the porch in her wheeled chair; first to herself, and later aloud to all the members of the family.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I'm half crazy about the team, so's Tommy Watson, and the other half of him's bughouse about Flo Dearmore, so he's a rare subject.

possessive form of “so” — the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization

From this reading I'm half crazy about the team, so's Tommy Watson, and the other half of him's bughouse about Flo Dearmore, so he's a rare subject.

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

From this reading It was scarred by blots and erasures; in some places William had obviously "stuck" on words, and, after writing them as he thought they should be spelled, had consulted the dictionary to make sure, and had re-written them.

past form of “spell” — orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading It was scarred by blots and erasures; in some places William had obviously "stuck" on words, and, after writing them as he thought they should be spelled, had consulted the dictionary to make sure, and had re-written them.

caught or fixed

From this reading It was scarred by blots and erasures; in some places William had obviously "stuck" on words, and, after writing them as he thought they should be spelled, had consulted the dictionary to make sure, and had re-written them.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading I'm half crazy about the team, so's Tommy Watson, and the other half of him's bughouse about Flo Dearmore, so he's a rare subject.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading It was scarred by blots and erasures; in some places William had obviously "stuck" on words, and, after writing them as he thought they should be spelled, had consulted the dictionary to make sure, and had re-written them.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading This is what Sally read:-- "DEAR SALLY,--The Toronto baseball team is on the top of the heap again, and all the rest of the bunch is laying around like old tin cans waiting for the garbage man to collect them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sally read that letter, sitting in the porch in her wheeled chair; first to herself, and later aloud to all the members of the family.

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

From this reading Sally read that letter, sitting in the porch in her wheeled chair; first to herself, and later aloud to all the members of the family.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was scarred by blots and erasures; in some places William had obviously "stuck" on words, and, after writing them as he thought they should be spelled, had consulted the dictionary to make sure, and had re-written them.

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

From this reading It was scarred by blots and erasures; in some places William had obviously "stuck" on words, and, after writing them as he thought they should be spelled, had consulted the dictionary to make sure, and had re-written them.

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

From this reading This is what Sally read:-- "DEAR SALLY,--The Toronto baseball team is on the top of the heap again, and all the rest of the bunch is laying around like old tin cans waiting for the garbage man to collect them.

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

From this reading It was scarred by blots and erasures; in some places William had obviously "stuck" on words, and, after writing them as he thought they should be spelled, had consulted the dictionary to make sure, and had re-written them.

a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide

From this reading This is what Sally read:-- "DEAR SALLY,--The Toronto baseball team is on the top of the heap again, and all the rest of the bunch is laying around like old tin cans waiting for the garbage man to collect them.

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

From this reading Sally read that letter, sitting in the porch in her wheeled chair; first to herself, and later aloud to all the members of the family.

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

From this reading I'm half crazy about the team, so's Tommy Watson, and the other half of him's bughouse about Flo Dearmore, so he's a rare subject.

the upper part of anything

From this reading This is what Sally read:-- "DEAR SALLY,--The Toronto baseball team is on the top of the heap again, and all the rest of the bunch is laying around like old tin cans waiting for the garbage man to collect them.

the provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and the largest city in Canada)

From this reading This is what Sally read:-- "DEAR SALLY,--The Toronto baseball team is on the top of the heap again, and all the rest of the bunch is laying around like old tin cans waiting for the garbage man to collect them.

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

From this reading Looks like the pennant for us.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading This is what Sally read:-- "DEAR SALLY,--The Toronto baseball team is on the top of the heap again, and all the rest of the bunch is laying around like old tin cans waiting for the garbage man to collect them.

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

From this reading It was scarred by blots and erasures; in some places William had obviously "stuck" on words, and, after writing them as he thought they should be spelled, had consulted the dictionary to make sure, and had re-written them.

United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)

From this reading I'm half crazy about the team, so's Tommy Watson, and the other half of him's bughouse about Flo Dearmore, so he's a rare subject.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading This is what Sally read:-- "DEAR SALLY,--The Toronto baseball team is on the top of the heap again, and all the rest of the bunch is laying around like old tin cans waiting for the garbage man to collect them.

having wheels; often used in combination

From this reading Sally read that letter, sitting in the porch in her wheeled chair; first to herself, and later aloud to all the members of the family.

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

From this reading It was scarred by blots and erasures; in some places William had obviously "stuck" on words, and, after writing them as he thought they should be spelled, had consulted the dictionary to make sure, and had re-written them.

the words that are spoken

From this reading It was scarred by blots and erasures; in some places William had obviously "stuck" on words, and, after writing them as he thought they should be spelled, had consulted the dictionary to make sure, and had re-written them.

the act of creating written works

From this reading It was scarred by blots and erasures; in some places William had obviously "stuck" on words, and, after writing them as he thought they should be spelled, had consulted the dictionary to make sure, and had re-written them.