(usually of animals) Living and roaming freely in nature; not domesticated. / (figuratively) At large. / (figuratively) In written or spoken language use, especially by native speakers.

(idiomatic, sports) Competing in a game, with a chance of winning. / (idiomatic) Focused; engaged; serious. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: in the game.

plural of cousin-in-law

plural of cousin-in-law

To deliver a message by telephone when etiquette demands the effort and respect conveyed by communication in person.

present participle of dive in

simple past tense and past participle of dive in

simple past tense of speak in tongues

(intransitive) To write a letter to, e.g. a publication. / (transitive) To fill in something required, by writing. / (transitive) To vote for a candidate not on the ballot by writing his or her name.

(transitive) To prevent hunting hounds from straying from the pack by whipping them. / (transitive, figuratively, politics) To keep a party member in line.