used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It took longer but it seemed a less likely way of being seen than if he had taken the train to Kennebago.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading It had been his intention before Kaufmann had come across his horizon to make the call upon Mr. Westward his first action.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading It had been his intention before Kaufmann had come across his horizon to make the call upon Mr. Westward his first action.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As he stood at the window of the big dining room he could see the genial angler, and John his guide, rowing over to the edge of a favorite pool.
anglernounUS /ˈæŋɡlər/
a scheming person; someone who schemes to gain an advantage
From this reading As he stood at the window of the big dining room he could see the genial angler, and John his guide, rowing over to the edge of a favorite pool.
ANTHONYnounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading THE GERMAN SPY MERCHANT ANTHONY TRENT rode into Kennebago by the corduroy road from Rangely.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he stood at the window of the big dining room he could see the genial angler, and John his guide, rowing over to the edge of a favorite pool.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As he stood at the window of the big dining room he could see the genial angler, and John his guide, rowing over to the edge of a favorite pool.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been his intention before Kaufmann had come across his horizon to make the call upon Mr. Westward his first action.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It had been his intention before Kaufmann had come across his horizon to make the call upon Mr. Westward his first action.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It took longer but it seemed a less likely way of being seen than if he had taken the train to Kennebago.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As he stood at the window of the big dining room he could see the genial angler, and John his guide, rowing over to the edge of a favorite pool.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It took longer but it seemed a less likely way of being seen than if he had taken the train to Kennebago.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE GERMAN SPY MERCHANT ANTHONY TRENT rode into Kennebago by the corduroy road from Rangely.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It had been his intention before Kaufmann had come across his horizon to make the call upon Mr. Westward his first action.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading There he sat in the stern, rod in hand, no doubt thinking of the chapter he was writing on the “Psychology of Trout.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It had been his intention before Kaufmann had come across his horizon to make the call upon Mr. Westward his first action.
corduroynounUS /ˈkɔːrdərɔɪ/
a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton
From this reading THE GERMAN SPY MERCHANT ANTHONY TRENT rode into Kennebago by the corduroy road from Rangely.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As he stood at the window of the big dining room he could see the genial angler, and John his guide, rowing over to the edge of a favorite pool.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading As he stood at the window of the big dining room he could see the genial angler, and John his guide, rowing over to the edge of a favorite pool.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There he sat in the stern, rod in hand, no doubt thinking of the chapter he was writing on the “Psychology of Trout.”
the boundary of a surface
From this reading As he stood at the window of the big dining room he could see the genial angler, and John his guide, rowing over to the edge of a favorite pool.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading As he stood at the window of the big dining room he could see the genial angler, and John his guide, rowing over to the edge of a favorite pool.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It had been his intention before Kaufmann had come across his horizon to make the call upon Mr. Westward his first action.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE GERMAN SPY MERCHANT ANTHONY TRENT rode into Kennebago by the corduroy road from Rangely.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading As he stood at the window of the big dining room he could see the genial angler, and John his guide, rowing over to the edge of a favorite pool.
a person of German nationality
From this reading THE GERMAN SPY MERCHANT ANTHONY TRENT rode into Kennebago by the corduroy road from Rangely.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading As he stood at the window of the big dining room he could see the genial angler, and John his guide, rowing over to the edge of a favorite pool.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It took longer but it seemed a less likely way of being seen than if he had taken the train to Kennebago.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading There he sat in the stern, rod in hand, no doubt thinking of the chapter he was writing on the “Psychology of Trout.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It took longer but it seemed a less likely way of being seen than if he had taken the train to Kennebago.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It had been his intention before Kaufmann had come across his horizon to make the call upon Mr. Westward his first action.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading It had been his intention before Kaufmann had come across his horizon to make the call upon Mr. Westward his first action.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It took longer but it seemed a less likely way of being seen than if he had taken the train to Kennebago.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There he sat in the stern, rod in hand, no doubt thinking of the chapter he was writing on the “Psychology of Trout.”
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It had been his intention before Kaufmann had come across his horizon to make the call upon Mr. Westward his first action.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE GERMAN SPY MERCHANT ANTHONY TRENT rode into Kennebago by the corduroy road from Rangely.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It took longer but it seemed a less likely way of being seen than if he had taken the train to Kennebago.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading As he stood at the window of the big dining room he could see the genial angler, and John his guide, rowing over to the edge of a favorite pool.
Kaufmann
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From this reading It had been his intention before Kaufmann had come across his horizon to make the call upon Mr. Westward his first action.
Kennebago
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From this reading THE GERMAN SPY MERCHANT ANTHONY TRENT rode into Kennebago by the corduroy road from Rangely.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It took longer but it seemed a less likely way of being seen than if he had taken the train to Kennebago.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading It took longer but it seemed a less likely way of being seen than if he had taken the train to Kennebago.
for more time
From this reading It took longer but it seemed a less likely way of being seen than if he had taken the train to Kennebago.
engage in
From this reading It had been his intention before Kaufmann had come across his horizon to make the call upon Mr. Westward his first action.
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading THE GERMAN SPY MERCHANT ANTHONY TRENT rode into Kennebago by the corduroy road from Rangely.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It had been his intention before Kaufmann had come across his horizon to make the call upon Mr. Westward his first action.
not any; not one
From this reading There he sat in the stern, rod in hand, no doubt thinking of the chapter he was writing on the “Psychology of Trout.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It took longer but it seemed a less likely way of being seen than if he had taken the train to Kennebago.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There he sat in the stern, rod in hand, no doubt thinking of the chapter he was writing on the “Psychology of Trout.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As he stood at the window of the big dining room he could see the genial angler, and John his guide, rowing over to the edge of a favorite pool.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading As he stood at the window of the big dining room he could see the genial angler, and John his guide, rowing over to the edge of a favorite pool.
PsychologynounUS /saɪˈkɑːlədʒi/
the science of mental life
From this reading There he sat in the stern, rod in hand, no doubt thinking of the chapter he was writing on the “Psychology of Trout.”
Rangely
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From this reading THE GERMAN SPY MERCHANT ANTHONY TRENT rode into Kennebago by the corduroy road from Rangely.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE GERMAN SPY MERCHANT ANTHONY TRENT rode into Kennebago by the corduroy road from Rangely.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading There he sat in the stern, rod in hand, no doubt thinking of the chapter he was writing on the “Psychology of Trout.”
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE GERMAN SPY MERCHANT ANTHONY TRENT rode into Kennebago by the corduroy road from Rangely.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As he stood at the window of the big dining room he could see the genial angler, and John his guide, rowing over to the edge of a favorite pool.
rowingnounUS /ˈroʊɪŋ/
the act of rowing as a sport
From this reading As he stood at the window of the big dining room he could see the genial angler, and John his guide, rowing over to the edge of a favorite pool.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading There he sat in the stern, rod in hand, no doubt thinking of the chapter he was writing on the “Psychology of Trout.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As he stood at the window of the big dining room he could see the genial angler, and John his guide, rowing over to the edge of a favorite pool.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It took longer but it seemed a less likely way of being seen than if he had taken the train to Kennebago.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It took longer but it seemed a less likely way of being seen than if he had taken the train to Kennebago.
SPYverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading THE GERMAN SPY MERCHANT ANTHONY TRENT rode into Kennebago by the corduroy road from Rangely.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading There he sat in the stern, rod in hand, no doubt thinking of the chapter he was writing on the “Psychology of Trout.”
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As he stood at the window of the big dining room he could see the genial angler, and John his guide, rowing over to the edge of a favorite pool.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It took longer but it seemed a less likely way of being seen than if he had taken the train to Kennebago.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It took longer but it seemed a less likely way of being seen than if he had taken the train to Kennebago.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GERMAN SPY MERCHANT ANTHONY TRENT rode into Kennebago by the corduroy road from Rangely.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There he sat in the stern, rod in hand, no doubt thinking of the chapter he was writing on the “Psychology of Trout.”
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading There he sat in the stern, rod in hand, no doubt thinking of the chapter he was writing on the “Psychology of Trout.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It took longer but it seemed a less likely way of being seen than if he had taken the train to Kennebago.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It took longer but it seemed a less likely way of being seen than if he had taken the train to Kennebago.
create by training and teaching
From this reading It took longer but it seemed a less likely way of being seen than if he had taken the train to Kennebago.
TRENTnounUS /trent/
a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber
From this reading THE GERMAN SPY MERCHANT ANTHONY TRENT rode into Kennebago by the corduroy road from Rangely.
TroutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading There he sat in the stern, rod in hand, no doubt thinking of the chapter he was writing on the “Psychology of Trout.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It had been his intention before Kaufmann had come across his horizon to make the call upon Mr. Westward his first action.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There he sat in the stern, rod in hand, no doubt thinking of the chapter he was writing on the “Psychology of Trout.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It took longer but it seemed a less likely way of being seen than if he had taken the train to Kennebago.
WestwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading It had been his intention before Kaufmann had come across his horizon to make the call upon Mr. Westward his first action.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading As he stood at the window of the big dining room he could see the genial angler, and John his guide, rowing over to the edge of a favorite pool.
the act of creating written works
From this reading There he sat in the stern, rod in hand, no doubt thinking of the chapter he was writing on the “Psychology of Trout.”
