used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In fact, my first fishing comes to me now, not as a distant recollection, but only as a vague impression of a far-off world where a little boy once lived and roamed.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I faintly recall my protests that a real fish-line and hook bought at the store would catch more fish than this homemade tackle that my kind mother twisted out of thread to save the trifling expense; but all my protests went for naught.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am quite sure that I first dropped my line into the little muddy pool just behind our garden fence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was very small when I began to fish,—so small and young that I cannot remember when it was.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In fact, my first fishing comes to me now, not as a distant recollection, but only as a vague impression of a far-off world where a little boy once lived and roamed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I faintly recall my protests that a real fish-line and hook bought at the store would catch more fish than this homemade tackle that my kind mother twisted out of thread to save the trifling expense; but all my protests went for naught.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I was very small when I began to fish,—so small and young that I cannot remember when it was.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading I am quite sure that I first dropped my line into the little muddy pool just behind our garden fence.
bendedadjectiveUS /ˈbendɪd/
used of the back and knees; stooped
From this reading I am sure, too, that this line was twisted by my mother’s hands from spools of thread, and the hook was nothing but a bended pin.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading I faintly recall my protests that a real fish-line and hook bought at the store would catch more fish than this homemade tackle that my kind mother twisted out of thread to save the trifling expense; but all my protests went for naught.
a youthful male person
From this reading In fact, my first fishing comes to me now, not as a distant recollection, but only as a vague impression of a far-off world where a little boy once lived and roamed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In fact, my first fishing comes to me now, not as a distant recollection, but only as a vague impression of a far-off world where a little boy once lived and roamed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I am sure, too, that this line was twisted by my mother’s hands from spools of thread, and the hook was nothing but a bended pin.
cannot
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From this reading I was very small when I began to fish,—so small and young that I cannot remember when it was.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading I faintly recall my protests that a real fish-line and hook bought at the store would catch more fish than this homemade tackle that my kind mother twisted out of thread to save the trifling expense; but all my protests went for naught.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading In fact, my first fishing comes to me now, not as a distant recollection, but only as a vague impression of a far-off world where a little boy once lived and roamed.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading In fact, my first fishing comes to me now, not as a distant recollection, but only as a vague impression of a far-off world where a little boy once lived and roamed.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading I am quite sure that I first dropped my line into the little muddy pool just behind our garden fence.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading I faintly recall my protests that a real fish-line and hook bought at the store would catch more fish than this homemade tackle that my kind mother twisted out of thread to save the trifling expense; but all my protests went for naught.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, my first fishing comes to me now, not as a distant recollection, but only as a vague impression of a far-off world where a little boy once lived and roamed.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading I faintly recall my protests that a real fish-line and hook bought at the store would catch more fish than this homemade tackle that my kind mother twisted out of thread to save the trifling expense; but all my protests went for naught.
far-offadjective
very far away in space or time
From this reading In fact, my first fishing comes to me now, not as a distant recollection, but only as a vague impression of a far-off world where a little boy once lived and roamed.
enclose with a fence
From this reading I am quite sure that I first dropped my line into the little muddy pool just behind our garden fence.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In fact, my first fishing comes to me now, not as a distant recollection, but only as a vague impression of a far-off world where a little boy once lived and roamed.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading I was very small when I began to fish,—so small and young that I cannot remember when it was.
fish-line
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I faintly recall my protests that a real fish-line and hook bought at the store would catch more fish than this homemade tackle that my kind mother twisted out of thread to save the trifling expense; but all my protests went for naught.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading In fact, my first fishing comes to me now, not as a distant recollection, but only as a vague impression of a far-off world where a little boy once lived and roamed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I faintly recall my protests that a real fish-line and hook bought at the store would catch more fish than this homemade tackle that my kind mother twisted out of thread to save the trifling expense; but all my protests went for naught.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I am sure, too, that this line was twisted by my mother’s hands from spools of thread, and the hook was nothing but a bended pin.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading I am quite sure that I first dropped my line into the little muddy pool just behind our garden fence.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading I am sure, too, that this line was twisted by my mother’s hands from spools of thread, and the hook was nothing but a bended pin.
homemadeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmˈmeɪd/
made or produced in the home or by yourself
From this reading I faintly recall my protests that a real fish-line and hook bought at the store would catch more fish than this homemade tackle that my kind mother twisted out of thread to save the trifling expense; but all my protests went for naught.
hookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading I am sure, too, that this line was twisted by my mother’s hands from spools of thread, and the hook was nothing but a bended pin.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was very small when I began to fish,—so small and young that I cannot remember when it was.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading In fact, my first fishing comes to me now, not as a distant recollection, but only as a vague impression of a far-off world where a little boy once lived and roamed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, my first fishing comes to me now, not as a distant recollection, but only as a vague impression of a far-off world where a little boy once lived and roamed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I am quite sure that I first dropped my line into the little muddy pool just behind our garden fence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was very small when I began to fish,—so small and young that I cannot remember when it was.
and nothing more
From this reading I am quite sure that I first dropped my line into the little muddy pool just behind our garden fence.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I faintly recall my protests that a real fish-line and hook bought at the store would catch more fish than this homemade tackle that my kind mother twisted out of thread to save the trifling expense; but all my protests went for naught.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading I am quite sure that I first dropped my line into the little muddy pool just behind our garden fence.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In fact, my first fishing comes to me now, not as a distant recollection, but only as a vague impression of a far-off world where a little boy once lived and roamed.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading In fact, my first fishing comes to me now, not as a distant recollection, but only as a vague impression of a far-off world where a little boy once lived and roamed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In fact, my first fishing comes to me now, not as a distant recollection, but only as a vague impression of a far-off world where a little boy once lived and roamed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I faintly recall my protests that a real fish-line and hook bought at the store would catch more fish than this homemade tackle that my kind mother twisted out of thread to save the trifling expense; but all my protests went for naught.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I faintly recall my protests that a real fish-line and hook bought at the store would catch more fish than this homemade tackle that my kind mother twisted out of thread to save the trifling expense; but all my protests went for naught.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I am sure, too, that this line was twisted by my mother’s hands from spools of thread, and the hook was nothing but a bended pin.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading I am quite sure that I first dropped my line into the little muddy pool just behind our garden fence.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In fact, my first fishing comes to me now, not as a distant recollection, but only as a vague impression of a far-off world where a little boy once lived and roamed.
naughtnounUS /nɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading I faintly recall my protests that a real fish-line and hook bought at the store would catch more fish than this homemade tackle that my kind mother twisted out of thread to save the trifling expense; but all my protests went for naught.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In fact, my first fishing comes to me now, not as a distant recollection, but only as a vague impression of a far-off world where a little boy once lived and roamed.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I am sure, too, that this line was twisted by my mother’s hands from spools of thread, and the hook was nothing but a bended pin.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In fact, my first fishing comes to me now, not as a distant recollection, but only as a vague impression of a far-off world where a little boy once lived and roamed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In fact, my first fishing comes to me now, not as a distant recollection, but only as a vague impression of a far-off world where a little boy once lived and roamed.
on one occasion
From this reading In fact, my first fishing comes to me now, not as a distant recollection, but only as a vague impression of a far-off world where a little boy once lived and roamed.
and nothing more
From this reading In fact, my first fishing comes to me now, not as a distant recollection, but only as a vague impression of a far-off world where a little boy once lived and roamed.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I am quite sure that I first dropped my line into the little muddy pool just behind our garden fence.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I faintly recall my protests that a real fish-line and hook bought at the store would catch more fish than this homemade tackle that my kind mother twisted out of thread to save the trifling expense; but all my protests went for naught.
pinverbUS /pɪn/
to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading I am sure, too, that this line was twisted by my mother’s hands from spools of thread, and the hook was nothing but a bended pin.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading I am quite sure that I first dropped my line into the little muddy pool just behind our garden fence.
protestsnounUS /ˈproʊtests/
plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading I faintly recall my protests that a real fish-line and hook bought at the store would catch more fish than this homemade tackle that my kind mother twisted out of thread to save the trifling expense; but all my protests went for naught.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I am quite sure that I first dropped my line into the little muddy pool just behind our garden fence.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading I faintly recall my protests that a real fish-line and hook bought at the store would catch more fish than this homemade tackle that my kind mother twisted out of thread to save the trifling expense; but all my protests went for naught.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading I faintly recall my protests that a real fish-line and hook bought at the store would catch more fish than this homemade tackle that my kind mother twisted out of thread to save the trifling expense; but all my protests went for naught.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading In fact, my first fishing comes to me now, not as a distant recollection, but only as a vague impression of a far-off world where a little boy once lived and roamed.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I was very small when I began to fish,—so small and young that I cannot remember when it was.
roamedverbUS /roʊmd/
past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading In fact, my first fishing comes to me now, not as a distant recollection, but only as a vague impression of a far-off world where a little boy once lived and roamed.
except for; apart from
From this reading I faintly recall my protests that a real fish-line and hook bought at the store would catch more fish than this homemade tackle that my kind mother twisted out of thread to save the trifling expense; but all my protests went for naught.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I was very small when I began to fish,—so small and young that I cannot remember when it was.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was very small when I began to fish,—so small and young that I cannot remember when it was.
spools
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am sure, too, that this line was twisted by my mother’s hands from spools of thread, and the hook was nothing but a bended pin.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading I faintly recall my protests that a real fish-line and hook bought at the store would catch more fish than this homemade tackle that my kind mother twisted out of thread to save the trifling expense; but all my protests went for naught.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am quite sure that I first dropped my line into the little muddy pool just behind our garden fence.
tacklenounUS /ˈtækəl/
the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading I faintly recall my protests that a real fish-line and hook bought at the store would catch more fish than this homemade tackle that my kind mother twisted out of thread to save the trifling expense; but all my protests went for naught.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I faintly recall my protests that a real fish-line and hook bought at the store would catch more fish than this homemade tackle that my kind mother twisted out of thread to save the trifling expense; but all my protests went for naught.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was very small when I began to fish,—so small and young that I cannot remember when it was.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am quite sure that I first dropped my line into the little muddy pool just behind our garden fence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am sure, too, that this line was twisted by my mother’s hands from spools of thread, and the hook was nothing but a bended pin.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading I am sure, too, that this line was twisted by my mother’s hands from spools of thread, and the hook was nothing but a bended pin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was very small when I began to fish,—so small and young that I cannot remember when it was.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I am sure, too, that this line was twisted by my mother’s hands from spools of thread, and the hook was nothing but a bended pin.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading I faintly recall my protests that a real fish-line and hook bought at the store would catch more fish than this homemade tackle that my kind mother twisted out of thread to save the trifling expense; but all my protests went for naught.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading I am sure, too, that this line was twisted by my mother’s hands from spools of thread, and the hook was nothing but a bended pin.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading In fact, my first fishing comes to me now, not as a distant recollection, but only as a vague impression of a far-off world where a little boy once lived and roamed.
precisely as stated
From this reading I was very small when I began to fish,—so small and young that I cannot remember when it was.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was very small when I began to fish,—so small and young that I cannot remember when it was.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I faintly recall my protests that a real fish-line and hook bought at the store would catch more fish than this homemade tackle that my kind mother twisted out of thread to save the trifling expense; but all my protests went for naught.
at the time that
From this reading I was very small when I began to fish,—so small and young that I cannot remember when it was.
in or at the place that
From this reading In fact, my first fishing comes to me now, not as a distant recollection, but only as a vague impression of a far-off world where a little boy once lived and roamed.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In fact, my first fishing comes to me now, not as a distant recollection, but only as a vague impression of a far-off world where a little boy once lived and roamed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I faintly recall my protests that a real fish-line and hook bought at the store would catch more fish than this homemade tackle that my kind mother twisted out of thread to save the trifling expense; but all my protests went for naught.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I was very small when I began to fish,—so small and young that I cannot remember when it was.
