used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Forest Terror "A dandy day for fishing," remarked Bert as he was dressing a few mornings later.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Or troll for pickerel in the lake Mr. Melton was telling us about," amended Bert.
acquiescedverbUS /ˌækwiˈest/
past form of “acquiesce” — to agree or express agreement
From this reading "Just right for the speckled beauties to bite," acquiesced Dick as he looked out of the window and saw the clouds that obscured the sun.
amendedadjectiveUS /əˈmendɪd/
of legislation
From this reading "Or troll for pickerel in the lake Mr. Melton was telling us about," amended Bert.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "What do you say to trying it?" suggested Tom, who was an enthusiast on the subject.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Just right for the speckled beauties to bite," acquiesced Dick as he looked out of the window and saw the clouds that obscured the sun.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A Forest Terror "A dandy day for fishing," remarked Bert as he was dressing a few mornings later.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading "Just right for the speckled beauties to bite," acquiesced Dick as he looked out of the window and saw the clouds that obscured the sun.
Bert
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From this reading A Forest Terror "A dandy day for fishing," remarked Bert as he was dressing a few mornings later.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "I'd like nothing better than to whip some of these mountain streams for trout."
biteverbUS /baɪt/
to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading "Just right for the speckled beauties to bite," acquiesced Dick as he looked out of the window and saw the clouds that obscured the sun.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading "Just right for the speckled beauties to bite," acquiesced Dick as he looked out of the window and saw the clouds that obscured the sun.
dandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading A Forest Terror "A dandy day for fishing," remarked Bert as he was dressing a few mornings later.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A Forest Terror "A dandy day for fishing," remarked Bert as he was dressing a few mornings later.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "Just right for the speckled beauties to bite," acquiesced Dick as he looked out of the window and saw the clouds that obscured the sun.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you say to trying it?" suggested Tom, who was an enthusiast on the subject.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading A Forest Terror "A dandy day for fishing," remarked Bert as he was dressing a few mornings later.
enthusiastnounUS /enˈθuːziæst/
an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
From this reading "What do you say to trying it?" suggested Tom, who was an enthusiast on the subject.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A Forest Terror "A dandy day for fishing," remarked Bert as he was dressing a few mornings later.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading A Forest Terror "A dandy day for fishing," remarked Bert as he was dressing a few mornings later.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A Forest Terror "A dandy day for fishing," remarked Bert as he was dressing a few mornings later.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A Forest Terror "A dandy day for fishing," remarked Bert as he was dressing a few mornings later.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A Forest Terror "A dandy day for fishing," remarked Bert as he was dressing a few mornings later.
I'd
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From this reading "I'd like nothing better than to whip some of these mountain streams for trout."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Or troll for pickerel in the lake Mr. Melton was telling us about," amended Bert.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What do you say to trying it?" suggested Tom, who was an enthusiast on the subject.
and nothing more
From this reading "Just right for the speckled beauties to bite," acquiesced Dick as he looked out of the window and saw the clouds that obscured the sun.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading "Or troll for pickerel in the lake Mr. Melton was telling us about," amended Bert.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A Forest Terror "A dandy day for fishing," remarked Bert as he was dressing a few mornings later.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I'd like nothing better than to whip some of these mountain streams for trout."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Just right for the speckled beauties to bite," acquiesced Dick as he looked out of the window and saw the clouds that obscured the sun.
Melton
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From this reading "Or troll for pickerel in the lake Mr. Melton was telling us about," amended Bert.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A Forest Terror "A dandy day for fishing," remarked Bert as he was dressing a few mornings later.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading "I'd like nothing better than to whip some of these mountain streams for trout."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Or troll for pickerel in the lake Mr. Melton was telling us about," amended Bert.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "I'd like nothing better than to whip some of these mountain streams for trout."
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading "Just right for the speckled beauties to bite," acquiesced Dick as he looked out of the window and saw the clouds that obscured the sun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Just right for the speckled beauties to bite," acquiesced Dick as he looked out of the window and saw the clouds that obscured the sun.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "What do you say to trying it?" suggested Tom, who was an enthusiast on the subject.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Or troll for pickerel in the lake Mr. Melton was telling us about," amended Bert.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Just right for the speckled beauties to bite," acquiesced Dick as he looked out of the window and saw the clouds that obscured the sun.
pickerelnounUS /ˈpɪkərəl/
flesh of young or small pike
From this reading "Or troll for pickerel in the lake Mr. Melton was telling us about," amended Bert.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading A Forest Terror "A dandy day for fishing," remarked Bert as he was dressing a few mornings later.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Just right for the speckled beauties to bite," acquiesced Dick as he looked out of the window and saw the clouds that obscured the sun.
cut with a saw
From this reading "Just right for the speckled beauties to bite," acquiesced Dick as he looked out of the window and saw the clouds that obscured the sun.
express in words
From this reading "What do you say to trying it?" suggested Tom, who was an enthusiast on the subject.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I'd like nothing better than to whip some of these mountain streams for trout."
speckledadjectiveUS /ˈspekəld/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading "Just right for the speckled beauties to bite," acquiesced Dick as he looked out of the window and saw the clouds that obscured the sun.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading "I'd like nothing better than to whip some of these mountain streams for trout."
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "What do you say to trying it?" suggested Tom, who was an enthusiast on the subject.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "What do you say to trying it?" suggested Tom, who was an enthusiast on the subject.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading "Just right for the speckled beauties to bite," acquiesced Dick as he looked out of the window and saw the clouds that obscured the sun.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "Or troll for pickerel in the lake Mr. Melton was telling us about," amended Bert.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading A Forest Terror "A dandy day for fishing," remarked Bert as he was dressing a few mornings later.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I'd like nothing better than to whip some of these mountain streams for trout."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Just right for the speckled beauties to bite," acquiesced Dick as he looked out of the window and saw the clouds that obscured the sun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Just right for the speckled beauties to bite," acquiesced Dick as he looked out of the window and saw the clouds that obscured the sun.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "I'd like nothing better than to whip some of these mountain streams for trout."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Just right for the speckled beauties to bite," acquiesced Dick as he looked out of the window and saw the clouds that obscured the sun.
male cat
From this reading "What do you say to trying it?" suggested Tom, who was an enthusiast on the subject.
trollnounUS /troʊl/
(Scandanavian folklore) a supernatural creature (either a dwarf or a giant) that is supposed to live in caves or in the mountains
From this reading "Or troll for pickerel in the lake Mr. Melton was telling us about," amended Bert.
troutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading "I'd like nothing better than to whip some of these mountain streams for trout."
hard to endure
From this reading "What do you say to trying it?" suggested Tom, who was an enthusiast on the subject.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Or troll for pickerel in the lake Mr. Melton was telling us about," amended Bert.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Forest Terror "A dandy day for fishing," remarked Bert as he was dressing a few mornings later.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you say to trying it?" suggested Tom, who was an enthusiast on the subject.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading "I'd like nothing better than to whip some of these mountain streams for trout."
which person or people
From this reading "What do you say to trying it?" suggested Tom, who was an enthusiast on the subject.
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 "Just right for the speckled beauties to bite," acquiesced Dick as he looked out of the window and saw the clouds that obscured the sun.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you say to trying it?" suggested Tom, who was an enthusiast on the subject.
