used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have been dressed this half hour, for I rested so well and have so great a mind either to take or to see a trout taken in your fine river that I could no longer lie a-bed.
a-bed
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From this reading I have been dressed this half hour, for I rested so well and have so great a mind either to take or to see a trout taken in your fine river that I could no longer lie a-bed.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "_Piscator._ I am glad to see you so brisk this morning and so eager of sport, though I must tell you, this day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success to the angler; but however, we will try, and one way or the other, we shall sure do something."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What, up and dressed so early!
anglernounUS /ˈæŋɡlər/
a scheming person; someone who schemes to gain an advantage
From this reading "_Piscator._ I am glad to see you so brisk this morning and so eager of sport, though I must tell you, this day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success to the angler; but however, we will try, and one way or the other, we shall sure do something."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "_Piscator._ I am glad to see you so brisk this morning and so eager of sport, though I must tell you, this day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success to the angler; but however, we will try, and one way or the other, we shall sure do something."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have been dressed this half hour, for I rested so well and have so great a mind either to take or to see a trout taken in your fine river that I could no longer lie a-bed.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading "_Piscator._ I am glad to see you so brisk this morning and so eager of sport, though I must tell you, this day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success to the angler; but however, we will try, and one way or the other, we shall sure do something."
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading "_Piscator._ I am glad to see you so brisk this morning and so eager of sport, though I must tell you, this day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success to the angler; but however, we will try, and one way or the other, we shall sure do something."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "_Piscator._ I am glad to see you so brisk this morning and so eager of sport, though I must tell you, this day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success to the angler; but however, we will try, and one way or the other, we shall sure do something."
make calm or still
From this reading "_Piscator._ I am glad to see you so brisk this morning and so eager of sport, though I must tell you, this day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success to the angler; but however, we will try, and one way or the other, we shall sure do something."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I have been dressed this half hour, for I rested so well and have so great a mind either to take or to see a trout taken in your fine river that I could no longer lie a-bed.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "_Piscator._ I am glad to see you so brisk this morning and so eager of sport, though I must tell you, this day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success to the angler; but however, we will try, and one way or the other, we shall sure do something."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "_Piscator._ I am glad to see you so brisk this morning and so eager of sport, though I must tell you, this day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success to the angler; but however, we will try, and one way or the other, we shall sure do something."
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading What, up and dressed so early!
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading "_Piscator._ I am glad to see you so brisk this morning and so eager of sport, though I must tell you, this day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success to the angler; but however, we will try, and one way or the other, we shall sure do something."
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading What, up and dressed so early!
one or the other of two
From this reading I have been dressed this half hour, for I rested so well and have so great a mind either to take or to see a trout taken in your fine river that I could no longer lie a-bed.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading I have been dressed this half hour, for I rested so well and have so great a mind either to take or to see a trout taken in your fine river that I could no longer lie a-bed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have been dressed this half hour, for I rested so well and have so great a mind either to take or to see a trout taken in your fine river that I could no longer lie a-bed.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "_Piscator._ I am glad to see you so brisk this morning and so eager of sport, though I must tell you, this day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success to the angler; but however, we will try, and one way or the other, we shall sure do something."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "_Piscator._ Good morrow, sir!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I have been dressed this half hour, for I rested so well and have so great a mind either to take or to see a trout taken in your fine river that I could no longer lie a-bed.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I have been dressed this half hour, for I rested so well and have so great a mind either to take or to see a trout taken in your fine river that I could no longer lie a-bed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have been dressed this half hour, for I rested so well and have so great a mind either to take or to see a trout taken in your fine river that I could no longer lie a-bed.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I have been dressed this half hour, for I rested so well and have so great a mind either to take or to see a trout taken in your fine river that I could no longer lie a-bed.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading "_Piscator._ I am glad to see you so brisk this morning and so eager of sport, though I must tell you, this day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success to the angler; but however, we will try, and one way or the other, we shall sure do something."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have been dressed this half hour, for I rested so well and have so great a mind either to take or to see a trout taken in your fine river that I could no longer lie a-bed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have been dressed this half hour, for I rested so well and have so great a mind either to take or to see a trout taken in your fine river that I could no longer lie a-bed.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading I have been dressed this half hour, for I rested so well and have so great a mind either to take or to see a trout taken in your fine river that I could no longer lie a-bed.
for more time
From this reading I have been dressed this half hour, for I rested so well and have so great a mind either to take or to see a trout taken in your fine river that I could no longer lie a-bed.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I have been dressed this half hour, for I rested so well and have so great a mind either to take or to see a trout taken in your fine river that I could no longer lie a-bed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "_Piscator._ I am glad to see you so brisk this morning and so eager of sport, though I must tell you, this day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success to the angler; but however, we will try, and one way or the other, we shall sure do something."
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading "_Piscator._ Good morrow, sir!
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "_Piscator._ I am glad to see you so brisk this morning and so eager of sport, though I must tell you, this day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success to the angler; but however, we will try, and one way or the other, we shall sure do something."
not any; not one
From this reading I have been dressed this half hour, for I rested so well and have so great a mind either to take or to see a trout taken in your fine river that I could no longer lie a-bed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "_Piscator._ I am glad to see you so brisk this morning and so eager of sport, though I must tell you, this day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success to the angler; but however, we will try, and one way or the other, we shall sure do something."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "_Piscator._ I am glad to see you so brisk this morning and so eager of sport, though I must tell you, this day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success to the angler; but however, we will try, and one way or the other, we shall sure do something."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I have been dressed this half hour, for I rested so well and have so great a mind either to take or to see a trout taken in your fine river that I could no longer lie a-bed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "_Piscator._ I am glad to see you so brisk this morning and so eager of sport, though I must tell you, this day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success to the angler; but however, we will try, and one way or the other, we shall sure do something."
Piscator
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Piscator._ Good morrow, sir!
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading "_Piscator._ I am glad to see you so brisk this morning and so eager of sport, though I must tell you, this day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success to the angler; but however, we will try, and one way or the other, we shall sure do something."
provesverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading "_Piscator._ I am glad to see you so brisk this morning and so eager of sport, though I must tell you, this day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success to the angler; but however, we will try, and one way or the other, we shall sure do something."
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading I have been dressed this half hour, for I rested so well and have so great a mind either to take or to see a trout taken in your fine river that I could no longer lie a-bed.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading "_Piscator._ I am glad to see you so brisk this morning and so eager of sport, though I must tell you, this day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success to the angler; but however, we will try, and one way or the other, we shall sure do something."
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading I have been dressed this half hour, for I rested so well and have so great a mind either to take or to see a trout taken in your fine river that I could no longer lie a-bed.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I have been dressed this half hour, for I rested so well and have so great a mind either to take or to see a trout taken in your fine river that I could no longer lie a-bed.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "_Piscator._ I am glad to see you so brisk this morning and so eager of sport, though I must tell you, this day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success to the angler; but however, we will try, and one way or the other, we shall sure do something."
term of address for a man
From this reading "_Piscator._ Good morrow, sir!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading What, up and dressed so early!
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "_Piscator._ I am glad to see you so brisk this morning and so eager of sport, though I must tell you, this day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success to the angler; but however, we will try, and one way or the other, we shall sure do something."
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading "_Piscator._ I am glad to see you so brisk this morning and so eager of sport, though I must tell you, this day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success to the angler; but however, we will try, and one way or the other, we shall sure do something."
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading "_Piscator._ I am glad to see you so brisk this morning and so eager of sport, though I must tell you, this day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success to the angler; but however, we will try, and one way or the other, we shall sure do something."
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading "_Piscator._ I am glad to see you so brisk this morning and so eager of sport, though I must tell you, this day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success to the angler; but however, we will try, and one way or the other, we shall sure do something."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "_Piscator._ I am glad to see you so brisk this morning and so eager of sport, though I must tell you, this day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success to the angler; but however, we will try, and one way or the other, we shall sure do something."
carry out
From this reading I have been dressed this half hour, for I rested so well and have so great a mind either to take or to see a trout taken in your fine river that I could no longer lie a-bed.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading I have been dressed this half hour, for I rested so well and have so great a mind either to take or to see a trout taken in your fine river that I could no longer lie a-bed.
express in words
From this reading "_Piscator._ I am glad to see you so brisk this morning and so eager of sport, though I must tell you, this day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success to the angler; but however, we will try, and one way or the other, we shall sure do something."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have been dressed this half hour, for I rested so well and have so great a mind either to take or to see a trout taken in your fine river that I could no longer lie a-bed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_Piscator._ I am glad to see you so brisk this morning and so eager of sport, though I must tell you, this day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success to the angler; but however, we will try, and one way or the other, we shall sure do something."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I have been dressed this half hour, for I rested so well and have so great a mind either to take or to see a trout taken in your fine river that I could no longer lie a-bed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "_Piscator._ I am glad to see you so brisk this morning and so eager of sport, though I must tell you, this day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success to the angler; but however, we will try, and one way or the other, we shall sure do something."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have been dressed this half hour, for I rested so well and have so great a mind either to take or to see a trout taken in your fine river that I could no longer lie a-bed.
troutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading I have been dressed this half hour, for I rested so well and have so great a mind either to take or to see a trout taken in your fine river that I could no longer lie a-bed.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "_Piscator._ I am glad to see you so brisk this morning and so eager of sport, though I must tell you, this day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success to the angler; but however, we will try, and one way or the other, we shall sure do something."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading What, up and dressed so early!
Viator
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Viator._ Yes, sir.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "_Piscator._ I am glad to see you so brisk this morning and so eager of sport, though I must tell you, this day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success to the angler; but however, we will try, and one way or the other, we shall sure do something."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "_Piscator._ I am glad to see you so brisk this morning and so eager of sport, though I must tell you, this day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success to the angler; but however, we will try, and one way or the other, we shall sure do something."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I have been dressed this half hour, for I rested so well and have so great a mind either to take or to see a trout taken in your fine river that I could no longer lie a-bed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What, up and dressed so early!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "_Piscator._ I am glad to see you so brisk this morning and so eager of sport, though I must tell you, this day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success to the angler; but however, we will try, and one way or the other, we shall sure do something."
an affirmative
From this reading "_Viator._ Yes, sir.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "_Piscator._ I am glad to see you so brisk this morning and so eager of sport, though I must tell you, this day proves so calm, and the sun rises so bright, as promises no great success to the angler; but however, we will try, and one way or the other, we shall sure do something."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have been dressed this half hour, for I rested so well and have so great a mind either to take or to see a trout taken in your fine river that I could no longer lie a-bed.
