used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP Casting his flies across the eddying mouth of one of those cold streams which feed the crystal bosom of Silverwater, Uncle Andy had landed a magnificent pink-bellied trout--five pounds, if an ounce!
from one side of something to the other
From this reading ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP Casting his flies across the eddying mouth of one of those cold streams which feed the crystal bosom of Silverwater, Uncle Andy had landed a magnificent pink-bellied trout--five pounds, if an ounce!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP Casting his flies across the eddying mouth of one of those cold streams which feed the crystal bosom of Silverwater, Uncle Andy had landed a magnificent pink-bellied trout--five pounds, if an ounce!
Andy
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From this reading ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP Casting his flies across the eddying mouth of one of those cold streams which feed the crystal bosom of Silverwater, Uncle Andy had landed a magnificent pink-bellied trout--five pounds, if an ounce!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No full-fledged fisherman as yet, he did not see what it could have to do with a trout.
BabenounUS /beɪb/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "Hi, but isn't he a whopper?" he cried exultantly, holding up his prize for the inspection of the Babe, who had been watching the struggle breathlessly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Hi, but isn't he a whopper?" he cried exultantly, holding up his prize for the inspection of the Babe, who had been watching the struggle breathlessly.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP Casting his flies across the eddying mouth of one of those cold streams which feed the crystal bosom of Silverwater, Uncle Andy had landed a magnificent pink-bellied trout--five pounds, if an ounce!
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading His idea of a whopper was something that objectionable little boys have been known to tell in order to get themselves out of a scrape.
breathlesslyadverbUS /ˈbreθləsli/
in a breathless manner
From this reading "Hi, but isn't he a whopper?" he cried exultantly, holding up his prize for the inspection of the Babe, who had been watching the struggle breathlessly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Hi, but isn't he a whopper?" he cried exultantly, holding up his prize for the inspection of the Babe, who had been watching the struggle breathlessly.
CastingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP Casting his flies across the eddying mouth of one of those cold streams which feed the crystal bosom of Silverwater, Uncle Andy had landed a magnificent pink-bellied trout--five pounds, if an ounce!
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP Casting his flies across the eddying mouth of one of those cold streams which feed the crystal bosom of Silverwater, Uncle Andy had landed a magnificent pink-bellied trout--five pounds, if an ounce!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No full-fledged fisherman as yet, he did not see what it could have to do with a trout.
CRADLEnounUS /ˈkreɪdəl/
a baby bed with sides and rockers
From this reading ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP Casting his flies across the eddying mouth of one of those cold streams which feed the crystal bosom of Silverwater, Uncle Andy had landed a magnificent pink-bellied trout--five pounds, if an ounce!
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Hi, but isn't he a whopper?" he cried exultantly, holding up his prize for the inspection of the Babe, who had been watching the struggle breathlessly.
crystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP Casting his flies across the eddying mouth of one of those cold streams which feed the crystal bosom of Silverwater, Uncle Andy had landed a magnificent pink-bellied trout--five pounds, if an ounce!
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP Casting his flies across the eddying mouth of one of those cold streams which feed the crystal bosom of Silverwater, Uncle Andy had landed a magnificent pink-bellied trout--five pounds, if an ounce!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading No full-fledged fisherman as yet, he did not see what it could have to do with a trout.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading No full-fledged fisherman as yet, he did not see what it could have to do with a trout.
doubtfullyadverb
in a doubtful manner
From this reading "A--whopper?" repeated the Babe doubtfully.
eddying
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From this reading ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP Casting his flies across the eddying mouth of one of those cold streams which feed the crystal bosom of Silverwater, Uncle Andy had landed a magnificent pink-bellied trout--five pounds, if an ounce!
exultantlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzʌltəntli/
in an exultant manner
From this reading "Hi, but isn't he a whopper?" he cried exultantly, holding up his prize for the inspection of the Babe, who had been watching the struggle breathlessly.
provide as food
From this reading ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP Casting his flies across the eddying mouth of one of those cold streams which feed the crystal bosom of Silverwater, Uncle Andy had landed a magnificent pink-bellied trout--five pounds, if an ounce!
fishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading No full-fledged fisherman as yet, he did not see what it could have to do with a trout.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP Casting his flies across the eddying mouth of one of those cold streams which feed the crystal bosom of Silverwater, Uncle Andy had landed a magnificent pink-bellied trout--five pounds, if an ounce!
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP Casting his flies across the eddying mouth of one of those cold streams which feed the crystal bosom of Silverwater, Uncle Andy had landed a magnificent pink-bellied trout--five pounds, if an ounce!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Hi, but isn't he a whopper?" he cried exultantly, holding up his prize for the inspection of the Babe, who had been watching the struggle breathlessly.
full-fledgedadjective
(of a bird) having reached full development with fully grown adult plumage; ready to fly
From this reading No full-fledged fisherman as yet, he did not see what it could have to do with a trout.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading His idea of a whopper was something that objectionable little boys have been known to tell in order to get themselves out of a scrape.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP Casting his flies across the eddying mouth of one of those cold streams which feed the crystal bosom of Silverwater, Uncle Andy had landed a magnificent pink-bellied trout--five pounds, if an ounce!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His idea of a whopper was something that objectionable little boys have been known to tell in order to get themselves out of a scrape.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Hi, but isn't he a whopper?" he cried exultantly, holding up his prize for the inspection of the Babe, who had been watching the struggle breathlessly.
HinounUS /haɪ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hi, but isn't he a whopper?" he cried exultantly, holding up his prize for the inspection of the Babe, who had been watching the struggle breathlessly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP Casting his flies across the eddying mouth of one of those cold streams which feed the crystal bosom of Silverwater, Uncle Andy had landed a magnificent pink-bellied trout--five pounds, if an ounce!
the act of retaining something
From this reading "Hi, but isn't he a whopper?" he cried exultantly, holding up his prize for the inspection of the Babe, who had been watching the struggle breathlessly.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His idea of a whopper was something that objectionable little boys have been known to tell in order to get themselves out of a scrape.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP Casting his flies across the eddying mouth of one of those cold streams which feed the crystal bosom of Silverwater, Uncle Andy had landed a magnificent pink-bellied trout--five pounds, if an ounce!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP Casting his flies across the eddying mouth of one of those cold streams which feed the crystal bosom of Silverwater, Uncle Andy had landed a magnificent pink-bellied trout--five pounds, if an ounce!
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading "Hi, but isn't he a whopper?" he cried exultantly, holding up his prize for the inspection of the Babe, who had been watching the struggle breathlessly.
isn't
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From this reading "Hi, but isn't he a whopper?" he cried exultantly, holding up his prize for the inspection of the Babe, who had been watching the struggle breathlessly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No full-fledged fisherman as yet, he did not see what it could have to do with a trout.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading His idea of a whopper was something that objectionable little boys have been known to tell in order to get themselves out of a scrape.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP Casting his flies across the eddying mouth of one of those cold streams which feed the crystal bosom of Silverwater, Uncle Andy had landed a magnificent pink-bellied trout--five pounds, if an ounce!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His idea of a whopper was something that objectionable little boys have been known to tell in order to get themselves out of a scrape.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP Casting his flies across the eddying mouth of one of those cold streams which feed the crystal bosom of Silverwater, Uncle Andy had landed a magnificent pink-bellied trout--five pounds, if an ounce!
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP Casting his flies across the eddying mouth of one of those cold streams which feed the crystal bosom of Silverwater, Uncle Andy had landed a magnificent pink-bellied trout--five pounds, if an ounce!
not any; not one
From this reading No full-fledged fisherman as yet, he did not see what it could have to do with a trout.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No full-fledged fisherman as yet, he did not see what it could have to do with a trout.
objectionableadjectiveUS /əbˈdʒekʃənəbəl/
causing disapproval or protest
From this reading His idea of a whopper was something that objectionable little boys have been known to tell in order to get themselves out of a scrape.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP Casting his flies across the eddying mouth of one of those cold streams which feed the crystal bosom of Silverwater, Uncle Andy had landed a magnificent pink-bellied trout--five pounds, if an ounce!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP Casting his flies across the eddying mouth of one of those cold streams which feed the crystal bosom of Silverwater, Uncle Andy had landed a magnificent pink-bellied trout--five pounds, if an ounce!
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading His idea of a whopper was something that objectionable little boys have been known to tell in order to get themselves out of a scrape.
ouncenounUS /aʊns/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a troy pound
From this reading ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP Casting his flies across the eddying mouth of one of those cold streams which feed the crystal bosom of Silverwater, Uncle Andy had landed a magnificent pink-bellied trout--five pounds, if an ounce!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His idea of a whopper was something that objectionable little boys have been known to tell in order to get themselves out of a scrape.
pink-bellied
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From this reading ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP Casting his flies across the eddying mouth of one of those cold streams which feed the crystal bosom of Silverwater, Uncle Andy had landed a magnificent pink-bellied trout--five pounds, if an ounce!
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP Casting his flies across the eddying mouth of one of those cold streams which feed the crystal bosom of Silverwater, Uncle Andy had landed a magnificent pink-bellied trout--five pounds, if an ounce!
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading "Hi, but isn't he a whopper?" he cried exultantly, holding up his prize for the inspection of the Babe, who had been watching the struggle breathlessly.
recurring again and again
From this reading "A--whopper?" repeated the Babe doubtfully.
ROCKEDverbUS /rɑːkt/
past form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP Casting his flies across the eddying mouth of one of those cold streams which feed the crystal bosom of Silverwater, Uncle Andy had landed a magnificent pink-bellied trout--five pounds, if an ounce!
scrapeverbUS /skreɪp/
scratch repeatedly
From this reading His idea of a whopper was something that objectionable little boys have been known to tell in order to get themselves out of a scrape.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading No full-fledged fisherman as yet, he did not see what it could have to do with a trout.
Silverwater
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From this reading ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP Casting his flies across the eddying mouth of one of those cold streams which feed the crystal bosom of Silverwater, Uncle Andy had landed a magnificent pink-bellied trout--five pounds, if an ounce!
a thing, without saying which
From this reading His idea of a whopper was something that objectionable little boys have been known to tell in order to get themselves out of a scrape.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP Casting his flies across the eddying mouth of one of those cold streams which feed the crystal bosom of Silverwater, Uncle Andy had landed a magnificent pink-bellied trout--five pounds, if an ounce!
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading "Hi, but isn't he a whopper?" he cried exultantly, holding up his prize for the inspection of the Babe, who had been watching the struggle breathlessly.
express in words
From this reading His idea of a whopper was something that objectionable little boys have been known to tell in order to get themselves out of a scrape.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His idea of a whopper was something that objectionable little boys have been known to tell in order to get themselves out of a scrape.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP Casting his flies across the eddying mouth of one of those cold streams which feed the crystal bosom of Silverwater, Uncle Andy had landed a magnificent pink-bellied trout--five pounds, if an ounce!
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading His idea of a whopper was something that objectionable little boys have been known to tell in order to get themselves out of a scrape.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP Casting his flies across the eddying mouth of one of those cold streams which feed the crystal bosom of Silverwater, Uncle Andy had landed a magnificent pink-bellied trout--five pounds, if an ounce!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His idea of a whopper was something that objectionable little boys have been known to tell in order to get themselves out of a scrape.
troutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP Casting his flies across the eddying mouth of one of those cold streams which feed the crystal bosom of Silverwater, Uncle Andy had landed a magnificent pink-bellied trout--five pounds, if an ounce!
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP Casting his flies across the eddying mouth of one of those cold streams which feed the crystal bosom of Silverwater, Uncle Andy had landed a magnificent pink-bellied trout--five pounds, if an ounce!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Hi, but isn't he a whopper?" he cried exultantly, holding up his prize for the inspection of the Babe, who had been watching the struggle breathlessly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His idea of a whopper was something that objectionable little boys have been known to tell in order to get themselves out of a scrape.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading "Hi, but isn't he a whopper?" he cried exultantly, holding up his prize for the inspection of the Babe, who had been watching the struggle breathlessly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading No full-fledged fisherman as yet, he did not see what it could have to do with a trout.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ROCKED IN THE CRADLE OF THE DEEP Casting his flies across the eddying mouth of one of those cold streams which feed the crystal bosom of Silverwater, Uncle Andy had landed a magnificent pink-bellied trout--five pounds, if an ounce!
which person or people
From this reading "Hi, but isn't he a whopper?" he cried exultantly, holding up his prize for the inspection of the Babe, who had been watching the struggle breathlessly.
whoppernounUS /ˈwɑːpər/
a gross untruth; a blatant lie
From this reading "Hi, but isn't he a whopper?" he cried exultantly, holding up his prize for the inspection of the Babe, who had been watching the struggle breathlessly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No full-fledged fisherman as yet, he did not see what it could have to do with a trout.
but in spite of that
From this reading No full-fledged fisherman as yet, he did not see what it could have to do with a trout.
