used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FISHERMAN'S LUCK A fisherman was whipping the stream of the Rio Chama.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading In his creel were a dozen trout, for the speckled beauties had been rising to the fly that skipped across the top of the riffles as naturally as life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He wore waders, gray flannel shirt, and khaki coat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In his creel were a dozen trout, for the speckled beauties had been rising to the fly that skipped across the top of the riffles as naturally as life.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading In his creel were a dozen trout, for the speckled beauties had been rising to the fly that skipped across the top of the riffles as naturally as life.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In his creel were a dozen trout, for the speckled beauties had been rising to the fly that skipped across the top of the riffles as naturally as life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But just now the fish were no longer striking.
Chama
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From this reading FISHERMAN'S LUCK A fisherman was whipping the stream of the Rio Chama.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He wore waders, gray flannel shirt, and khaki coat.
creelnounUS /kriːl/
a wicker basket used by anglers to hold fish
From this reading In his creel were a dozen trout, for the speckled beauties had been rising to the fly that skipped across the top of the riffles as naturally as life.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading In his creel were a dozen trout, for the speckled beauties had been rising to the fly that skipped across the top of the riffles as naturally as life.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading But just now the fish were no longer striking.
fishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading FISHERMAN'S LUCK A fisherman was whipping the stream of the Rio Chama.
FISHERMAN'SnounUS /ˈfɪʃərmənz/
possessive form of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading FISHERMAN'S LUCK A fisherman was whipping the stream of the Rio Chama.
flannelnounUS /ˈflænəl/
a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading He wore waders, gray flannel shirt, and khaki coat.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading In his creel were a dozen trout, for the speckled beauties had been rising to the fly that skipped across the top of the riffles as naturally as life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In his creel were a dozen trout, for the speckled beauties had been rising to the fly that skipped across the top of the riffles as naturally as life.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading He wore waders, gray flannel shirt, and khaki coat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In his creel were a dozen trout, for the speckled beauties had been rising to the fly that skipped across the top of the riffles as naturally as life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wore waders, gray flannel shirt, and khaki coat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his creel were a dozen trout, for the speckled beauties had been rising to the fly that skipped across the top of the riffles as naturally as life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his creel were a dozen trout, for the speckled beauties had been rising to the fly that skipped across the top of the riffles as naturally as life.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As he worked up the stream he was oftener in its swirling waters than on the shore.
and nothing more
From this reading But just now the fish were no longer striking.
khakiadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːki/
of a yellowish brown color
From this reading He wore waders, gray flannel shirt, and khaki coat.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In his creel were a dozen trout, for the speckled beauties had been rising to the fly that skipped across the top of the riffles as naturally as life.
for more time
From this reading But just now the fish were no longer striking.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading FISHERMAN'S LUCK A fisherman was whipping the stream of the Rio Chama.
as might be expected
From this reading In his creel were a dozen trout, for the speckled beauties had been rising to the fly that skipped across the top of the riffles as naturally as life.
not any; not one
From this reading But just now the fish were no longer striking.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But just now the fish were no longer striking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FISHERMAN'S LUCK A fisherman was whipping the stream of the Rio Chama.
ofteneradverbUS /ˈɔːfənər/
more often or more frequently
From this reading As he worked up the stream he was oftener in its swirling waters than on the shore.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As he worked up the stream he was oftener in its swirling waters than on the shore.
riffles
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From this reading In his creel were a dozen trout, for the speckled beauties had been rising to the fly that skipped across the top of the riffles as naturally as life.
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading FISHERMAN'S LUCK A fisherman was whipping the stream of the Rio Chama.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading In his creel were a dozen trout, for the speckled beauties had been rising to the fly that skipped across the top of the riffles as naturally as life.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading He wore waders, gray flannel shirt, and khaki coat.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading As he worked up the stream he was oftener in its swirling waters than on the shore.
skippedverbUS /skɪpt/
inflected form of “skip” — bypass
From this reading In his creel were a dozen trout, for the speckled beauties had been rising to the fly that skipped across the top of the riffles as naturally as life.
speckledadjectiveUS /ˈspekəld/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading In his creel were a dozen trout, for the speckled beauties had been rising to the fly that skipped across the top of the riffles as naturally as life.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading FISHERMAN'S LUCK A fisherman was whipping the stream of the Rio Chama.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading But just now the fish were no longer striking.
swirlingverbUS /ˈswɜːrlɪŋ/
-ing form of “swirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading As he worked up the stream he was oftener in its swirling waters than on the shore.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As he worked up the stream he was oftener in its swirling waters than on the shore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In his creel were a dozen trout, for the speckled beauties had been rising to the fly that skipped across the top of the riffles as naturally as life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FISHERMAN'S LUCK A fisherman was whipping the stream of the Rio Chama.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In his creel were a dozen trout, for the speckled beauties had been rising to the fly that skipped across the top of the riffles as naturally as life.
the upper part of anything
From this reading In his creel were a dozen trout, for the speckled beauties had been rising to the fly that skipped across the top of the riffles as naturally as life.
troutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading In his creel were a dozen trout, for the speckled beauties had been rising to the fly that skipped across the top of the riffles as naturally as life.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As he worked up the stream he was oftener in its swirling waters than on the shore.
wadersnounUS /ˈweɪdərz/
waterproof hip boots (sometimes extending to the chest) worn by anglers
From this reading He wore waders, gray flannel shirt, and khaki coat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FISHERMAN'S LUCK A fisherman was whipping the stream of the Rio Chama.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading As he worked up the stream he was oftener in its swirling waters than on the shore.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In his creel were a dozen trout, for the speckled beauties had been rising to the fly that skipped across the top of the riffles as naturally as life.
whippingnounUS /ˈwɪpɪŋ/
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
From this reading FISHERMAN'S LUCK A fisherman was whipping the stream of the Rio Chama.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He wore waders, gray flannel shirt, and khaki coat.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading As he worked up the stream he was oftener in its swirling waters than on the shore.
