used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Standing on the bank beside one of the deeper pools of the Klukshu River, which here was little more than a brook, he would poke about the bottom with the gaff until it struck against a salmon, when by a quick and dexterous jerk the fish would be hooked and drawn up out of the water.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Standing on the bank beside one of the deeper pools of the Klukshu River, which here was little more than a brook, he would poke about the bottom with the gaff until it struck against a salmon, when by a quick and dexterous jerk the fish would be hooked and drawn up out of the water.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading Under the teaching of Reitz he soon acquired the knack of using the long gaff, tipped with an iron hook, with which the fish were caught.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Standing on the bank beside one of the deeper pools of the Klukshu River, which here was little more than a brook, he would poke about the bottom with the gaff until it struck against a salmon, when by a quick and dexterous jerk the fish would be hooked and drawn up out of the water.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Under the teaching of Reitz he soon acquired the knack of using the long gaff, tipped with an iron hook, with which the fish were caught.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND The condition of David's foot obliged him to remain two days at the fishing-camp with Reitz and Humphrey, who feasted him royally on fresh-caught salmon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND The condition of David's foot obliged him to remain two days at the fishing-camp with Reitz and Humphrey, who feasted him royally on fresh-caught salmon.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Standing on the bank beside one of the deeper pools of the Klukshu River, which here was little more than a brook, he would poke about the bottom with the gaff until it struck against a salmon, when by a quick and dexterous jerk the fish would be hooked and drawn up out of the water.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Standing on the bank beside one of the deeper pools of the Klukshu River, which here was little more than a brook, he would poke about the bottom with the gaff until it struck against a salmon, when by a quick and dexterous jerk the fish would be hooked and drawn up out of the water.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Standing on the bank beside one of the deeper pools of the Klukshu River, which here was little more than a brook, he would poke about the bottom with the gaff until it struck against a salmon, when by a quick and dexterous jerk the fish would be hooked and drawn up out of the water.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Standing on the bank beside one of the deeper pools of the Klukshu River, which here was little more than a brook, he would poke about the bottom with the gaff until it struck against a salmon, when by a quick and dexterous jerk the fish would be hooked and drawn up out of the water.
confined by bonds
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND The condition of David's foot obliged him to remain two days at the fishing-camp with Reitz and Humphrey, who feasted him royally on fresh-caught salmon.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Often the salmon were so heavy that they had to be dragged out rather than lifted, for fear of breaking the pole.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Standing on the bank beside one of the deeper pools of the Klukshu River, which here was little more than a brook, he would poke about the bottom with the gaff until it struck against a salmon, when by a quick and dexterous jerk the fish would be hooked and drawn up out of the water.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Standing on the bank beside one of the deeper pools of the Klukshu River, which here was little more than a brook, he would poke about the bottom with the gaff until it struck against a salmon, when by a quick and dexterous jerk the fish would be hooked and drawn up out of the water.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Under the teaching of Reitz he soon acquired the knack of using the long gaff, tipped with an iron hook, with which the fish were caught.
a state at a particular time
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND The condition of David's foot obliged him to remain two days at the fishing-camp with Reitz and Humphrey, who feasted him royally on fresh-caught salmon.
David'snounUS /ˈdeɪvɪdz/
possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND The condition of David's foot obliged him to remain two days at the fishing-camp with Reitz and Humphrey, who feasted him royally on fresh-caught salmon.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND The condition of David's foot obliged him to remain two days at the fishing-camp with Reitz and Humphrey, who feasted him royally on fresh-caught salmon.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The finest variety was the king salmon, very large and with flesh of a deep pink tint.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Standing on the bank beside one of the deeper pools of the Klukshu River, which here was little more than a brook, he would poke about the bottom with the gaff until it struck against a salmon, when by a quick and dexterous jerk the fish would be hooked and drawn up out of the water.
dexterousadjective
skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
From this reading Standing on the bank beside one of the deeper pools of the Klukshu River, which here was little more than a brook, he would poke about the bottom with the gaff until it struck against a salmon, when by a quick and dexterous jerk the fish would be hooked and drawn up out of the water.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Often the salmon were so heavy that they had to be dragged out rather than lifted, for fear of breaking the pole.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Standing on the bank beside one of the deeper pools of the Klukshu River, which here was little more than a brook, he would poke about the bottom with the gaff until it struck against a salmon, when by a quick and dexterous jerk the fish would be hooked and drawn up out of the water.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Often the salmon were so heavy that they had to be dragged out rather than lifted, for fear of breaking the pole.
feastedverbUS /ˈfiːstɪd/
past form of “feast” — partake in a feast or banquet
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND The condition of David's foot obliged him to remain two days at the fishing-camp with Reitz and Humphrey, who feasted him royally on fresh-caught salmon.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The finest variety was the king salmon, very large and with flesh of a deep pink tint.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Under the teaching of Reitz he soon acquired the knack of using the long gaff, tipped with an iron hook, with which the fish were caught.
fishing-camp
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From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND The condition of David's foot obliged him to remain two days at the fishing-camp with Reitz and Humphrey, who feasted him royally on fresh-caught salmon.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading The finest variety was the king salmon, very large and with flesh of a deep pink tint.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND The condition of David's foot obliged him to remain two days at the fishing-camp with Reitz and Humphrey, who feasted him royally on fresh-caught salmon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Often the salmon were so heavy that they had to be dragged out rather than lifted, for fear of breaking the pole.
fresh-caught
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From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND The condition of David's foot obliged him to remain two days at the fishing-camp with Reitz and Humphrey, who feasted him royally on fresh-caught salmon.
gaffnounUS /ɡæf/
a sharp metal spike or spur that is fastened to the leg of a gamecock
From this reading Under the teaching of Reitz he soon acquired the knack of using the long gaff, tipped with an iron hook, with which the fish were caught.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Often the salmon were so heavy that they had to be dragged out rather than lifted, for fear of breaking the pole.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Under the teaching of Reitz he soon acquired the knack of using the long gaff, tipped with an iron hook, with which the fish were caught.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Often the salmon were so heavy that they had to be dragged out rather than lifted, for fear of breaking the pole.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Standing on the bank beside one of the deeper pools of the Klukshu River, which here was little more than a brook, he would poke about the bottom with the gaff until it struck against a salmon, when by a quick and dexterous jerk the fish would be hooked and drawn up out of the water.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND The condition of David's foot obliged him to remain two days at the fishing-camp with Reitz and Humphrey, who feasted him royally on fresh-caught salmon.
HOMEWARDadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND The condition of David's foot obliged him to remain two days at the fishing-camp with Reitz and Humphrey, who feasted him royally on fresh-caught salmon.
hookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading Under the teaching of Reitz he soon acquired the knack of using the long gaff, tipped with an iron hook, with which the fish were caught.
hookedadjectiveUS /hʊkt/
curved down like an eagle's beak
From this reading Standing on the bank beside one of the deeper pools of the Klukshu River, which here was little more than a brook, he would poke about the bottom with the gaff until it struck against a salmon, when by a quick and dexterous jerk the fish would be hooked and drawn up out of the water.
Humphrey
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From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND The condition of David's foot obliged him to remain two days at the fishing-camp with Reitz and Humphrey, who feasted him royally on fresh-caught salmon.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Under the teaching of Reitz he soon acquired the knack of using the long gaff, tipped with an iron hook, with which the fish were caught.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Standing on the bank beside one of the deeper pools of the Klukshu River, which here was little more than a brook, he would poke about the bottom with the gaff until it struck against a salmon, when by a quick and dexterous jerk the fish would be hooked and drawn up out of the water.
jerkverbUS /dʒɜːrk/
pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading Standing on the bank beside one of the deeper pools of the Klukshu River, which here was little more than a brook, he would poke about the bottom with the gaff until it struck against a salmon, when by a quick and dexterous jerk the fish would be hooked and drawn up out of the water.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The finest variety was the king salmon, very large and with flesh of a deep pink tint.
Klukshu
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From this reading Standing on the bank beside one of the deeper pools of the Klukshu River, which here was little more than a brook, he would poke about the bottom with the gaff until it struck against a salmon, when by a quick and dexterous jerk the fish would be hooked and drawn up out of the water.
knacknounUS /næk/
a special way of doing something
From this reading Under the teaching of Reitz he soon acquired the knack of using the long gaff, tipped with an iron hook, with which the fish were caught.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The finest variety was the king salmon, very large and with flesh of a deep pink tint.
held up in the air
From this reading Often the salmon were so heavy that they had to be dragged out rather than lifted, for fear of breaking the pole.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Standing on the bank beside one of the deeper pools of the Klukshu River, which here was little more than a brook, he would poke about the bottom with the gaff until it struck against a salmon, when by a quick and dexterous jerk the fish would be hooked and drawn up out of the water.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Under the teaching of Reitz he soon acquired the knack of using the long gaff, tipped with an iron hook, with which the fish were caught.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Standing on the bank beside one of the deeper pools of the Klukshu River, which here was little more than a brook, he would poke about the bottom with the gaff until it struck against a salmon, when by a quick and dexterous jerk the fish would be hooked and drawn up out of the water.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND The condition of David's foot obliged him to remain two days at the fishing-camp with Reitz and Humphrey, who feasted him royally on fresh-caught salmon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND The condition of David's foot obliged him to remain two days at the fishing-camp with Reitz and Humphrey, who feasted him royally on fresh-caught salmon.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Often the salmon were so heavy that they had to be dragged out rather than lifted, for fear of breaking the pole.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND The condition of David's foot obliged him to remain two days at the fishing-camp with Reitz and Humphrey, who feasted him royally on fresh-caught salmon.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Standing on the bank beside one of the deeper pools of the Klukshu River, which here was little more than a brook, he would poke about the bottom with the gaff until it struck against a salmon, when by a quick and dexterous jerk the fish would be hooked and drawn up out of the water.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Standing on the bank beside one of the deeper pools of the Klukshu River, which here was little more than a brook, he would poke about the bottom with the gaff until it struck against a salmon, when by a quick and dexterous jerk the fish would be hooked and drawn up out of the water.
a light shade of red
From this reading The finest variety was the king salmon, very large and with flesh of a deep pink tint.
pokeverbUS /poʊk/
poke or thrust abruptly
From this reading Standing on the bank beside one of the deeper pools of the Klukshu River, which here was little more than a brook, he would poke about the bottom with the gaff until it struck against a salmon, when by a quick and dexterous jerk the fish would be hooked and drawn up out of the water.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading Often the salmon were so heavy that they had to be dragged out rather than lifted, for fear of breaking the pole.
poolsnounUS /puːlz/
plural of “pool” — an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading Standing on the bank beside one of the deeper pools of the Klukshu River, which here was little more than a brook, he would poke about the bottom with the gaff until it struck against a salmon, when by a quick and dexterous jerk the fish would be hooked and drawn up out of the water.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Standing on the bank beside one of the deeper pools of the Klukshu River, which here was little more than a brook, he would poke about the bottom with the gaff until it struck against a salmon, when by a quick and dexterous jerk the fish would be hooked and drawn up out of the water.
on the contrary
From this reading Often the salmon were so heavy that they had to be dragged out rather than lifted, for fear of breaking the pole.
Reitz
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From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND The condition of David's foot obliged him to remain two days at the fishing-camp with Reitz and Humphrey, who feasted him royally on fresh-caught salmon.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND The condition of David's foot obliged him to remain two days at the fishing-camp with Reitz and Humphrey, who feasted him royally on fresh-caught salmon.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Standing on the bank beside one of the deeper pools of the Klukshu River, which here was little more than a brook, he would poke about the bottom with the gaff until it struck against a salmon, when by a quick and dexterous jerk the fish would be hooked and drawn up out of the water.
royallyadverbUS /ˈrɔɪəli/
in a royal manner
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND The condition of David's foot obliged him to remain two days at the fishing-camp with Reitz and Humphrey, who feasted him royally on fresh-caught salmon.
salmonnounUS /ˈsæmən/
any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND The condition of David's foot obliged him to remain two days at the fishing-camp with Reitz and Humphrey, who feasted him royally on fresh-caught salmon.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Often the salmon were so heavy that they had to be dragged out rather than lifted, for fear of breaking the pole.
in the near future
From this reading Under the teaching of Reitz he soon acquired the knack of using the long gaff, tipped with an iron hook, with which the fish were caught.
having a supporting base
From this reading Standing on the bank beside one of the deeper pools of the Klukshu River, which here was little more than a brook, he would poke about the bottom with the gaff until it struck against a salmon, when by a quick and dexterous jerk the fish would be hooked and drawn up out of the water.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Standing on the bank beside one of the deeper pools of the Klukshu River, which here was little more than a brook, he would poke about the bottom with the gaff until it struck against a salmon, when by a quick and dexterous jerk the fish would be hooked and drawn up out of the water.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading Under the teaching of Reitz he soon acquired the knack of using the long gaff, tipped with an iron hook, with which the fish were caught.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Standing on the bank beside one of the deeper pools of the Klukshu River, which here was little more than a brook, he would poke about the bottom with the gaff until it struck against a salmon, when by a quick and dexterous jerk the fish would be hooked and drawn up out of the water.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Often the salmon were so heavy that they had to be dragged out rather than lifted, for fear of breaking the pole.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND The condition of David's foot obliged him to remain two days at the fishing-camp with Reitz and Humphrey, who feasted him royally on fresh-caught salmon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Often the salmon were so heavy that they had to be dragged out rather than lifted, for fear of breaking the pole.
tintnounUS /tɪnt/
a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading The finest variety was the king salmon, very large and with flesh of a deep pink tint.
tippedadjectiveUS /tɪpt/
having a tip; or having a tip as specified (used in combination)
From this reading Under the teaching of Reitz he soon acquired the knack of using the long gaff, tipped with an iron hook, with which the fish were caught.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND The condition of David's foot obliged him to remain two days at the fishing-camp with Reitz and Humphrey, who feasted him royally on fresh-caught salmon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND The condition of David's foot obliged him to remain two days at the fishing-camp with Reitz and Humphrey, who feasted him royally on fresh-caught salmon.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the teaching of Reitz he soon acquired the knack of using the long gaff, tipped with an iron hook, with which the fish were caught.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Standing on the bank beside one of the deeper pools of the Klukshu River, which here was little more than a brook, he would poke about the bottom with the gaff until it struck against a salmon, when by a quick and dexterous jerk the fish would be hooked and drawn up out of the water.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Standing on the bank beside one of the deeper pools of the Klukshu River, which here was little more than a brook, he would poke about the bottom with the gaff until it struck against a salmon, when by a quick and dexterous jerk the fish would be hooked and drawn up out of the water.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Under the teaching of Reitz he soon acquired the knack of using the long gaff, tipped with an iron hook, with which the fish were caught.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading The finest variety was the king salmon, very large and with flesh of a deep pink tint.
precisely as stated
From this reading The finest variety was the king salmon, very large and with flesh of a deep pink tint.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Standing on the bank beside one of the deeper pools of the Klukshu River, which here was little more than a brook, he would poke about the bottom with the gaff until it struck against a salmon, when by a quick and dexterous jerk the fish would be hooked and drawn up out of the water.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Standing on the bank beside one of the deeper pools of the Klukshu River, which here was little more than a brook, he would poke about the bottom with the gaff until it struck against a salmon, when by a quick and dexterous jerk the fish would be hooked and drawn up out of the water.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Under the teaching of Reitz he soon acquired the knack of using the long gaff, tipped with an iron hook, with which the fish were caught.
at the time that
From this reading Standing on the bank beside one of the deeper pools of the Klukshu River, which here was little more than a brook, he would poke about the bottom with the gaff until it struck against a salmon, when by a quick and dexterous jerk the fish would be hooked and drawn up out of the water.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Under the teaching of Reitz he soon acquired the knack of using the long gaff, tipped with an iron hook, with which the fish were caught.
which person or people
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND The condition of David's foot obliged him to remain two days at the fishing-camp with Reitz and Humphrey, who feasted him royally on fresh-caught salmon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND The condition of David's foot obliged him to remain two days at the fishing-camp with Reitz and Humphrey, who feasted him royally on fresh-caught salmon.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Standing on the bank beside one of the deeper pools of the Klukshu River, which here was little more than a brook, he would poke about the bottom with the gaff until it struck against a salmon, when by a quick and dexterous jerk the fish would be hooked and drawn up out of the water.
