A con game played with a chain, belt or string that is laid down to form two open loops. The mark places a finger or stick in one of the loops to try to secure the chain when it gets lifted, but the con artist is able to prevent this no matter which loop was chosen.
Slackly.
To slacken.
To lose cohesion or solidity by a chemical combination with water; to slake.
Unconditional listening attention given by client to patient.
A temporary speed restriction where track maintenance or engineering work is being carried out at a particular place.
A tidal marsh or shallow that periodically fills and drains.
The part of anything that hangs loose, having no strain upon it.
Small coal; coal dust.
A valley, or small, shallow dell.
Moderately warm.
Vulgar; sexually explicit, especially in dancehall music.
Not active or busy, successful, or violent.
Excess; surplus to requirements.
Lax; not tense; not firmly extended.
Lacking diligence or care; not earnest or eager.
Lax.
Moderate in speed.
Weak; not holding fast.