A-FISHING
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From this reading LET'S GO A-FISHING--SOMETHING ABOUT BAIT Do not despise the earth worm.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading LET'S GO A-FISHING--SOMETHING ABOUT BAIT Do not despise the earth worm.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Some boys, and men too, make hard work of getting worm bait, but in this, as in everything else, it all depends on how one goes about it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some boys, and men too, make hard work of getting worm bait, but in this, as in everything else, it all depends on how one goes about it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If you are going a-fishing in the morning, secure your bait to-night.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some boys, and men too, make hard work of getting worm bait, but in this, as in everything else, it all depends on how one goes about it.
BAITverbUS /beɪt/
harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading LET'S GO A-FISHING--SOMETHING ABOUT BAIT Do not despise the earth worm.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Scientists tell us that without this creature's work in preparing the soil, but little of the earth's surface would be fit for cultivation.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Some boys, and men too, make hard work of getting worm bait, but in this, as in everything else, it all depends on how one goes about it.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Scientists tell us that without this creature's work in preparing the soil, but little of the earth's surface would be fit for cultivation.
catchverbUS /kætʃ/
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading To its voluntary efforts we owe our supplies of vegetable food, but not satisfied with this, we conscript him that he may help us to catch fish.
conscriptverbUS /ˈkɑːnskrɪpt/
enroll into service compulsorily
From this reading To its voluntary efforts we owe our supplies of vegetable food, but not satisfied with this, we conscript him that he may help us to catch fish.
creature's
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From this reading Scientists tell us that without this creature's work in preparing the soil, but little of the earth's surface would be fit for cultivation.
cultivationnounUS /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/
socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners
From this reading Scientists tell us that without this creature's work in preparing the soil, but little of the earth's surface would be fit for cultivation.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Some boys, and men too, make hard work of getting worm bait, but in this, as in everything else, it all depends on how one goes about it.
despiseverbUS /dɪˈspaɪz/
look down on with disdain
From this reading LET'S GO A-FISHING--SOMETHING ABOUT BAIT Do not despise the earth worm.
Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading LET'S GO A-FISHING--SOMETHING ABOUT BAIT Do not despise the earth worm.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading LET'S GO A-FISHING--SOMETHING ABOUT BAIT Do not despise the earth worm.
earth'snounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Scientists tell us that without this creature's work in preparing the soil, but little of the earth's surface would be fit for cultivation.
effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading To its voluntary efforts we owe our supplies of vegetable food, but not satisfied with this, we conscript him that he may help us to catch fish.
else
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From this reading Some boys, and men too, make hard work of getting worm bait, but in this, as in everything else, it all depends on how one goes about it.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Some boys, and men too, make hard work of getting worm bait, but in this, as in everything else, it all depends on how one goes about it.
fishnounUS /fɪʃ/
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading To its voluntary efforts we owe our supplies of vegetable food, but not satisfied with this, we conscript him that he may help us to catch fish.
fitverbUS /fɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Scientists tell us that without this creature's work in preparing the soil, but little of the earth's surface would be fit for cultivation.
foodnounUS /fuːd/
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading To its voluntary efforts we owe our supplies of vegetable food, but not satisfied with this, we conscript him that he may help us to catch fish.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Scientists tell us that without this creature's work in preparing the soil, but little of the earth's surface would be fit for cultivation.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Some boys, and men too, make hard work of getting worm bait, but in this, as in everything else, it all depends on how one goes about it.
GOverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading LET'S GO A-FISHING--SOMETHING ABOUT BAIT Do not despise the earth worm.
goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Some boys, and men too, make hard work of getting worm bait, but in this, as in everything else, it all depends on how one goes about it.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading If you are going a-fishing in the morning, secure your bait to-night.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Some boys, and men too, make hard work of getting worm bait, but in this, as in everything else, it all depends on how one goes about it.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To its voluntary efforts we owe our supplies of vegetable food, but not satisfied with this, we conscript him that he may help us to catch fish.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading To its voluntary efforts we owe our supplies of vegetable food, but not satisfied with this, we conscript him that he may help us to catch fish.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To its voluntary efforts we owe our supplies of vegetable food, but not satisfied with this, we conscript him that he may help us to catch fish.
how
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From this reading Some boys, and men too, make hard work of getting worm bait, but in this, as in everything else, it all depends on how one goes about it.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you are going a-fishing in the morning, secure your bait to-night.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Scientists tell us that without this creature's work in preparing the soil, but little of the earth's surface would be fit for cultivation.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Some boys, and men too, make hard work of getting worm bait, but in this, as in everything else, it all depends on how one goes about it.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading To its voluntary efforts we owe our supplies of vegetable food, but not satisfied with this, we conscript him that he may help us to catch fish.
LET'S
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From this reading LET'S GO A-FISHING--SOMETHING ABOUT BAIT Do not despise the earth worm.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Scientists tell us that without this creature's work in preparing the soil, but little of the earth's surface would be fit for cultivation.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Some boys, and men too, make hard work of getting worm bait, but in this, as in everything else, it all depends on how one goes about it.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading To its voluntary efforts we owe our supplies of vegetable food, but not satisfied with this, we conscript him that he may help us to catch fish.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Some boys, and men too, make hard work of getting worm bait, but in this, as in everything else, it all depends on how one goes about it.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading If you are going a-fishing in the morning, secure your bait to-night.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading LET'S GO A-FISHING--SOMETHING ABOUT BAIT Do not despise the earth worm.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Scientists tell us that without this creature's work in preparing the soil, but little of the earth's surface would be fit for cultivation.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Some boys, and men too, make hard work of getting worm bait, but in this, as in everything else, it all depends on how one goes about it.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Some boys, and men too, make hard work of getting worm bait, but in this, as in everything else, it all depends on how one goes about it.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading To its voluntary efforts we owe our supplies of vegetable food, but not satisfied with this, we conscript him that he may help us to catch fish.
oweverbUS /oʊ/
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading To its voluntary efforts we owe our supplies of vegetable food, but not satisfied with this, we conscript him that he may help us to catch fish.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Scientists tell us that without this creature's work in preparing the soil, but little of the earth's surface would be fit for cultivation.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading To its voluntary efforts we owe our supplies of vegetable food, but not satisfied with this, we conscript him that he may help us to catch fish.
ScientistsnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/
plural of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading Scientists tell us that without this creature's work in preparing the soil, but little of the earth's surface would be fit for cultivation.
secureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading If you are going a-fishing in the morning, secure your bait to-night.
soilnounUS /sɔɪl/
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading Scientists tell us that without this creature's work in preparing the soil, but little of the earth's surface would be fit for cultivation.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some boys, and men too, make hard work of getting worm bait, but in this, as in everything else, it all depends on how one goes about it.
SOMETHINGpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading LET'S GO A-FISHING--SOMETHING ABOUT BAIT Do not despise the earth worm.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading To its voluntary efforts we owe our supplies of vegetable food, but not satisfied with this, we conscript him that he may help us to catch fish.
surfacenounUS /ˈsɜːrfəs/
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Scientists tell us that without this creature's work in preparing the soil, but little of the earth's surface would be fit for cultivation.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading Scientists tell us that without this creature's work in preparing the soil, but little of the earth's surface would be fit for cultivation.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Scientists tell us that without this creature's work in preparing the soil, but little of the earth's surface would be fit for cultivation.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LET'S GO A-FISHING--SOMETHING ABOUT BAIT Do not despise the earth worm.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Scientists tell us that without this creature's work in preparing the soil, but little of the earth's surface would be fit for cultivation.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To its voluntary efforts we owe our supplies of vegetable food, but not satisfied with this, we conscript him that he may help us to catch fish.
to-night
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From this reading If you are going a-fishing in the morning, secure your bait to-night.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Some boys, and men too, make hard work of getting worm bait, but in this, as in everything else, it all depends on how one goes about it.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Scientists tell us that without this creature's work in preparing the soil, but little of the earth's surface would be fit for cultivation.
vegetablenounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəl/
edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading To its voluntary efforts we owe our supplies of vegetable food, but not satisfied with this, we conscript him that he may help us to catch fish.
voluntaryadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːlənteri/
of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled
From this reading To its voluntary efforts we owe our supplies of vegetable food, but not satisfied with this, we conscript him that he may help us to catch fish.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading To its voluntary efforts we owe our supplies of vegetable food, but not satisfied with this, we conscript him that he may help us to catch fish.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading To its voluntary efforts we owe our supplies of vegetable food, but not satisfied with this, we conscript him that he may help us to catch fish.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Scientists tell us that without this creature's work in preparing the soil, but little of the earth's surface would be fit for cultivation.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Scientists tell us that without this creature's work in preparing the soil, but little of the earth's surface would be fit for cultivation.
wormnounUS /wɜːrm/
any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae
From this reading LET'S GO A-FISHING--SOMETHING ABOUT BAIT Do not despise the earth worm.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Scientists tell us that without this creature's work in preparing the soil, but little of the earth's surface would be fit for cultivation.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you are going a-fishing in the morning, secure your bait to-night.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you are going a-fishing in the morning, secure your bait to-night.
