used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FISHING-TACKLE Choice of Tackle Every boy knows how to go a-fishing, but an intelligent boy is not long in learning that the mere getting of a lot of fish is a small part of the pleasure.
a-fishing
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From this reading FISHING-TACKLE Choice of Tackle Every boy knows how to go a-fishing, but an intelligent boy is not long in learning that the mere getting of a lot of fish is a small part of the pleasure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FISHING-TACKLE Choice of Tackle Every boy knows how to go a-fishing, but an intelligent boy is not long in learning that the mere getting of a lot of fish is a small part of the pleasure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Presently he begins to desire more delicate tackle, and understands that he is fishing for sport, not fish.
anglingnounUS /ˈæŋɡlɪŋ/
fishing with a hook and line (and usually a pole)
From this reading I take it that the whole art and mystery of angling is how to get the most sport and enjoyment out of it.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading I take it that the whole art and mystery of angling is how to get the most sport and enjoyment out of it.
baitverbUS /beɪt/
harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading That is why he prefers the rod to the seine, one big fish to many smaller ones, one cunning old trout or pickerel outwitted to a basket of stupid fish that contended for the bait.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading That is why he prefers the rod to the seine, one big fish to many smaller ones, one cunning old trout or pickerel outwitted to a basket of stupid fish that contended for the bait.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading Presently he begins to desire more delicate tackle, and understands that he is fishing for sport, not fish.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That is why he prefers the rod to the seine, one big fish to many smaller ones, one cunning old trout or pickerel outwitted to a basket of stupid fish that contended for the bait.
a youthful male person
From this reading FISHING-TACKLE Choice of Tackle Every boy knows how to go a-fishing, but an intelligent boy is not long in learning that the mere getting of a lot of fish is a small part of the pleasure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading FISHING-TACKLE Choice of Tackle Every boy knows how to go a-fishing, but an intelligent boy is not long in learning that the mere getting of a lot of fish is a small part of the pleasure.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading FISHING-TACKLE Choice of Tackle Every boy knows how to go a-fishing, but an intelligent boy is not long in learning that the mere getting of a lot of fish is a small part of the pleasure.
contendedverbUS /kənˈtendɪd/
past form of “contend” — maintain or assert
From this reading That is why he prefers the rod to the seine, one big fish to many smaller ones, one cunning old trout or pickerel outwitted to a basket of stupid fish that contended for the bait.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading That is why he prefers the rod to the seine, one big fish to many smaller ones, one cunning old trout or pickerel outwitted to a basket of stupid fish that contended for the bait.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Presently he begins to desire more delicate tackle, and understands that he is fishing for sport, not fish.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Presently he begins to desire more delicate tackle, and understands that he is fishing for sport, not fish.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading I take it that the whole art and mystery of angling is how to get the most sport and enjoyment out of it.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading FISHING-TACKLE Choice of Tackle Every boy knows how to go a-fishing, but an intelligent boy is not long in learning that the mere getting of a lot of fish is a small part of the pleasure.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading FISHING-TACKLE Choice of Tackle Every boy knows how to go a-fishing, but an intelligent boy is not long in learning that the mere getting of a lot of fish is a small part of the pleasure.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Presently he begins to desire more delicate tackle, and understands that he is fishing for sport, not fish.
FISHING-TACKLE
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From this reading FISHING-TACKLE Choice of Tackle Every boy knows how to go a-fishing, but an intelligent boy is not long in learning that the mere getting of a lot of fish is a small part of the pleasure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That is why he prefers the rod to the seine, one big fish to many smaller ones, one cunning old trout or pickerel outwitted to a basket of stupid fish that contended for the bait.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I take it that the whole art and mystery of angling is how to get the most sport and enjoyment out of it.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading FISHING-TACKLE Choice of Tackle Every boy knows how to go a-fishing, but an intelligent boy is not long in learning that the mere getting of a lot of fish is a small part of the pleasure.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading FISHING-TACKLE Choice of Tackle Every boy knows how to go a-fishing, but an intelligent boy is not long in learning that the mere getting of a lot of fish is a small part of the pleasure.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That is why he prefers the rod to the seine, one big fish to many smaller ones, one cunning old trout or pickerel outwitted to a basket of stupid fish that contended for the bait.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FISHING-TACKLE Choice of Tackle Every boy knows how to go a-fishing, but an intelligent boy is not long in learning that the mere getting of a lot of fish is a small part of the pleasure.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I take it that the whole art and mystery of angling is how to get the most sport and enjoyment out of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FISHING-TACKLE Choice of Tackle Every boy knows how to go a-fishing, but an intelligent boy is not long in learning that the mere getting of a lot of fish is a small part of the pleasure.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading FISHING-TACKLE Choice of Tackle Every boy knows how to go a-fishing, but an intelligent boy is not long in learning that the mere getting of a lot of fish is a small part of the pleasure.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FISHING-TACKLE Choice of Tackle Every boy knows how to go a-fishing, but an intelligent boy is not long in learning that the mere getting of a lot of fish is a small part of the pleasure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I take it that the whole art and mystery of angling is how to get the most sport and enjoyment out of it.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading FISHING-TACKLE Choice of Tackle Every boy knows how to go a-fishing, but an intelligent boy is not long in learning that the mere getting of a lot of fish is a small part of the pleasure.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading FISHING-TACKLE Choice of Tackle Every boy knows how to go a-fishing, but an intelligent boy is not long in learning that the mere getting of a lot of fish is a small part of the pleasure.
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 FISHING-TACKLE Choice of Tackle Every boy knows how to go a-fishing, but an intelligent boy is not long in learning that the mere getting of a lot of fish is a small part of the pleasure.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading FISHING-TACKLE Choice of Tackle Every boy knows how to go a-fishing, but an intelligent boy is not long in learning that the mere getting of a lot of fish is a small part of the pleasure.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading That is why he prefers the rod to the seine, one big fish to many smaller ones, one cunning old trout or pickerel outwitted to a basket of stupid fish that contended for the bait.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading FISHING-TACKLE Choice of Tackle Every boy knows how to go a-fishing, but an intelligent boy is not long in learning that the mere getting of a lot of fish is a small part of the pleasure.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Presently he begins to desire more delicate tackle, and understands that he is fishing for sport, not fish.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I take it that the whole art and mystery of angling is how to get the most sport and enjoyment out of it.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading I take it that the whole art and mystery of angling is how to get the most sport and enjoyment out of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FISHING-TACKLE Choice of Tackle Every boy knows how to go a-fishing, but an intelligent boy is not long in learning that the mere getting of a lot of fish is a small part of the pleasure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FISHING-TACKLE Choice of Tackle Every boy knows how to go a-fishing, but an intelligent boy is not long in learning that the mere getting of a lot of fish is a small part of the pleasure.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading That is why he prefers the rod to the seine, one big fish to many smaller ones, one cunning old trout or pickerel outwitted to a basket of stupid fish that contended for the bait.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading That is why he prefers the rod to the seine, one big fish to many smaller ones, one cunning old trout or pickerel outwitted to a basket of stupid fish that contended for the bait.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading That is why he prefers the rod to the seine, one big fish to many smaller ones, one cunning old trout or pickerel outwitted to a basket of stupid fish that contended for the bait.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That is why he prefers the rod to the seine, one big fish to many smaller ones, one cunning old trout or pickerel outwitted to a basket of stupid fish that contended for the bait.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I take it that the whole art and mystery of angling is how to get the most sport and enjoyment out of it.
outwittedverbUS /ˈaʊtwɪtɪd/
inflected form of “outwit” — beat through cleverness and wit
From this reading That is why he prefers the rod to the seine, one big fish to many smaller ones, one cunning old trout or pickerel outwitted to a basket of stupid fish that contended for the bait.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading FISHING-TACKLE Choice of Tackle Every boy knows how to go a-fishing, but an intelligent boy is not long in learning that the mere getting of a lot of fish is a small part of the pleasure.
pickerelnounUS /ˈpɪkərəl/
flesh of young or small pike
From this reading That is why he prefers the rod to the seine, one big fish to many smaller ones, one cunning old trout or pickerel outwitted to a basket of stupid fish that contended for the bait.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading FISHING-TACKLE Choice of Tackle Every boy knows how to go a-fishing, but an intelligent boy is not long in learning that the mere getting of a lot of fish is a small part of the pleasure.
prefersverbUS /prəˈfɜːrz/
third-person singular of “prefer” — like better; value more highly
From this reading That is why he prefers the rod to the seine, one big fish to many smaller ones, one cunning old trout or pickerel outwitted to a basket of stupid fish that contended for the bait.
in the near future
From this reading Presently he begins to desire more delicate tackle, and understands that he is fishing for sport, not fish.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading That is why he prefers the rod to the seine, one big fish to many smaller ones, one cunning old trout or pickerel outwitted to a basket of stupid fish that contended for the bait.
seinenounUS /seɪn/
a French river that flows through the heart of Paris and then northward into the English Channel
From this reading That is why he prefers the rod to the seine, one big fish to many smaller ones, one cunning old trout or pickerel outwitted to a basket of stupid fish that contended for the bait.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading FISHING-TACKLE Choice of Tackle Every boy knows how to go a-fishing, but an intelligent boy is not long in learning that the mere getting of a lot of fish is a small part of the pleasure.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading That is why he prefers the rod to the seine, one big fish to many smaller ones, one cunning old trout or pickerel outwitted to a basket of stupid fish that contended for the bait.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Presently he begins to desire more delicate tackle, and understands that he is fishing for sport, not fish.
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading That is why he prefers the rod to the seine, one big fish to many smaller ones, one cunning old trout or pickerel outwitted to a basket of stupid fish that contended for the bait.
TacklenounUS /ˈtækəl/
the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading FISHING-TACKLE Choice of Tackle Every boy knows how to go a-fishing, but an intelligent boy is not long in learning that the mere getting of a lot of fish is a small part of the pleasure.
carry out
From this reading I take it that the whole art and mystery of angling is how to get the most sport and enjoyment out of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FISHING-TACKLE Choice of Tackle Every boy knows how to go a-fishing, but an intelligent boy is not long in learning that the mere getting of a lot of fish is a small part of the pleasure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FISHING-TACKLE Choice of Tackle Every boy knows how to go a-fishing, but an intelligent boy is not long in learning that the mere getting of a lot of fish is a small part of the pleasure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FISHING-TACKLE Choice of Tackle Every boy knows how to go a-fishing, but an intelligent boy is not long in learning that the mere getting of a lot of fish is a small part of the pleasure.
troutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading That is why he prefers the rod to the seine, one big fish to many smaller ones, one cunning old trout or pickerel outwitted to a basket of stupid fish that contended for the bait.
understandsverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstændz/
third-person singular of “understand” — know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Presently he begins to desire more delicate tackle, and understands that he is fishing for sport, not fish.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading I take it that the whole art and mystery of angling is how to get the most sport and enjoyment out of it.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading That is why he prefers the rod to the seine, one big fish to many smaller ones, one cunning old trout or pickerel outwitted to a basket of stupid fish that contended for the bait.
