used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Fishing Excursion.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Precisely at the time agreed upon, Frank might have been seen sitting on the wharf in front of Mr. Butler's house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In his hand he carried a stout, jointed fish-pole, neatly stowed away in a strong bag of drilling, and under his left arm hung his fish-basket, suspended by a broad belt, which crossed his breast.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading In his hand he carried a stout, jointed fish-pole, neatly stowed away in a strong bag of drilling, and under his left arm hung his fish-basket, suspended by a broad belt, which crossed his breast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Precisely at the time agreed upon, Frank might have been seen sitting on the wharf in front of Mr. Butler's house.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In his hand he carried a stout, jointed fish-pole, neatly stowed away in a strong bag of drilling, and under his left arm hung his fish-basket, suspended by a broad belt, which crossed his breast.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading In his hand he carried a stout, jointed fish-pole, neatly stowed away in a strong bag of drilling, and under his left arm hung his fish-basket, suspended by a broad belt, which crossed his breast.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Precisely at the time agreed upon, Frank might have been seen sitting on the wharf in front of Mr. Butler's house.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading In his hand he carried a stout, jointed fish-pole, neatly stowed away in a strong bag of drilling, and under his left arm hung his fish-basket, suspended by a broad belt, which crossed his breast.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Brave stood quietly by his side, patiently waiting for the word to start.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading In his hand he carried a stout, jointed fish-pole, neatly stowed away in a strong bag of drilling, and under his left arm hung his fish-basket, suspended by a broad belt, which crossed his breast.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading In his hand he carried a stout, jointed fish-pole, neatly stowed away in a strong bag of drilling, and under his left arm hung his fish-basket, suspended by a broad belt, which crossed his breast.
Butler'snounUS /ˈbʌtlərz/
possessive form of “butler” — a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading Precisely at the time agreed upon, Frank might have been seen sitting on the wharf in front of Mr. Butler's house.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In his hand he carried a stout, jointed fish-pole, neatly stowed away in a strong bag of drilling, and under his left arm hung his fish-basket, suspended by a broad belt, which crossed his breast.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In his hand he carried a stout, jointed fish-pole, neatly stowed away in a strong bag of drilling, and under his left arm hung his fish-basket, suspended by a broad belt, which crossed his breast.
placed crosswise
From this reading In his hand he carried a stout, jointed fish-pole, neatly stowed away in a strong bag of drilling, and under his left arm hung his fish-basket, suspended by a broad belt, which crossed his breast.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading In this he carried his hooks, reels, trolling-lines, dinner, and other things necessary for the trip.
drillingnounUS /ˈdrɪlɪŋ/
the act of drilling
From this reading In his hand he carried a stout, jointed fish-pole, neatly stowed away in a strong bag of drilling, and under his left arm hung his fish-basket, suspended by a broad belt, which crossed his breast.
ExcursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading A Fishing Excursion.
fish-basket
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From this reading In his hand he carried a stout, jointed fish-pole, neatly stowed away in a strong bag of drilling, and under his left arm hung his fish-basket, suspended by a broad belt, which crossed his breast.
fish-pole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In his hand he carried a stout, jointed fish-pole, neatly stowed away in a strong bag of drilling, and under his left arm hung his fish-basket, suspended by a broad belt, which crossed his breast.
FishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading A Fishing Excursion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In this he carried his hooks, reels, trolling-lines, dinner, and other things necessary for the trip.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Precisely at the time agreed upon, Frank might have been seen sitting on the wharf in front of Mr. Butler's house.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Precisely at the time agreed upon, Frank might have been seen sitting on the wharf in front of Mr. Butler's house.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In his hand he carried a stout, jointed fish-pole, neatly stowed away in a strong bag of drilling, and under his left arm hung his fish-basket, suspended by a broad belt, which crossed his breast.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Precisely at the time agreed upon, Frank might have been seen sitting on the wharf in front of Mr. Butler's house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his hand he carried a stout, jointed fish-pole, neatly stowed away in a strong bag of drilling, and under his left arm hung his fish-basket, suspended by a broad belt, which crossed his breast.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his hand he carried a stout, jointed fish-pole, neatly stowed away in a strong bag of drilling, and under his left arm hung his fish-basket, suspended by a broad belt, which crossed his breast.
hooksnounUS /hʊks/
large strong hand (as of a fighter)
From this reading In this he carried his hooks, reels, trolling-lines, dinner, and other things necessary for the trip.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Precisely at the time agreed upon, Frank might have been seen sitting on the wharf in front of Mr. Butler's house.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading In his hand he carried a stout, jointed fish-pole, neatly stowed away in a strong bag of drilling, and under his left arm hung his fish-basket, suspended by a broad belt, which crossed his breast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Precisely at the time agreed upon, Frank might have been seen sitting on the wharf in front of Mr. Butler's house.
jointedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪntəd/
having joints or jointed segments
From this reading In his hand he carried a stout, jointed fish-pole, neatly stowed away in a strong bag of drilling, and under his left arm hung his fish-basket, suspended by a broad belt, which crossed his breast.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading In his hand he carried a stout, jointed fish-pole, neatly stowed away in a strong bag of drilling, and under his left arm hung his fish-basket, suspended by a broad belt, which crossed his breast.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Precisely at the time agreed upon, Frank might have been seen sitting on the wharf in front of Mr. Butler's house.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Precisely at the time agreed upon, Frank might have been seen sitting on the wharf in front of Mr. Butler's house.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading In his hand he carried a stout, jointed fish-pole, neatly stowed away in a strong bag of drilling, and under his left arm hung his fish-basket, suspended by a broad belt, which crossed his breast.
absolutely essential
From this reading In this he carried his hooks, reels, trolling-lines, dinner, and other things necessary for the trip.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Precisely at the time agreed upon, Frank might have been seen sitting on the wharf in front of Mr. Butler's house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Precisely at the time agreed upon, Frank might have been seen sitting on the wharf in front of Mr. Butler's house.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In this he carried his hooks, reels, trolling-lines, dinner, and other things necessary for the trip.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading Brave stood quietly by his side, patiently waiting for the word to start.
PreciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Precisely at the time agreed upon, Frank might have been seen sitting on the wharf in front of Mr. Butler's house.
with low volume
From this reading Brave stood quietly by his side, patiently waiting for the word to start.
reelsnounUS /riːlz/
plural of “reel” — a roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projector
From this reading In this he carried his hooks, reels, trolling-lines, dinner, and other things necessary for the trip.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Precisely at the time agreed upon, Frank might have been seen sitting on the wharf in front of Mr. Butler's house.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Brave stood quietly by his side, patiently waiting for the word to start.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Precisely at the time agreed upon, Frank might have been seen sitting on the wharf in front of Mr. Butler's house.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Brave stood quietly by his side, patiently waiting for the word to start.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Brave stood quietly by his side, patiently waiting for the word to start.
dependable
From this reading In his hand he carried a stout, jointed fish-pole, neatly stowed away in a strong bag of drilling, and under his left arm hung his fish-basket, suspended by a broad belt, which crossed his breast.
stowedverbUS /stoʊd/
past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly
From this reading In his hand he carried a stout, jointed fish-pole, neatly stowed away in a strong bag of drilling, and under his left arm hung his fish-basket, suspended by a broad belt, which crossed his breast.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading In his hand he carried a stout, jointed fish-pole, neatly stowed away in a strong bag of drilling, and under his left arm hung his fish-basket, suspended by a broad belt, which crossed his breast.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading In his hand he carried a stout, jointed fish-pole, neatly stowed away in a strong bag of drilling, and under his left arm hung his fish-basket, suspended by a broad belt, which crossed his breast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Precisely at the time agreed upon, Frank might have been seen sitting on the wharf in front of Mr. Butler's house.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In this he carried his hooks, reels, trolling-lines, dinner, and other things necessary for the trip.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this he carried his hooks, reels, trolling-lines, dinner, and other things necessary for the trip.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Precisely at the time agreed upon, Frank might have been seen sitting on the wharf in front of Mr. Butler's house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Brave stood quietly by his side, patiently waiting for the word to start.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading In this he carried his hooks, reels, trolling-lines, dinner, and other things necessary for the trip.
trolling-lines
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In this he carried his hooks, reels, trolling-lines, dinner, and other things necessary for the trip.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In his hand he carried a stout, jointed fish-pole, neatly stowed away in a strong bag of drilling, and under his left arm hung his fish-basket, suspended by a broad belt, which crossed his breast.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Precisely at the time agreed upon, Frank might have been seen sitting on the wharf in front of Mr. Butler's house.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Brave stood quietly by his side, patiently waiting for the word to start.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading Precisely at the time agreed upon, Frank might have been seen sitting on the wharf in front of Mr. Butler's house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In his hand he carried a stout, jointed fish-pole, neatly stowed away in a strong bag of drilling, and under his left arm hung his fish-basket, suspended by a broad belt, which crossed his breast.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Brave stood quietly by his side, patiently waiting for the word to start.
