used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sometimes a net called a "dip-net" is dropped from a fishing schooner and drawn about a "school" of fish.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Sometimes a net called a "dip-net" is dropped from a fishing schooner and drawn about a "school" of fish.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sometimes a net called a "dip-net" is dropped from a fishing schooner and drawn about a "school" of fish.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The fishermen keep a close watch for the appearance of these "schools," you may be sure.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Whales and dolphins pursue them, and gulls and cormorants circle overhead, for they, too, are fishers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I have seen many barrels of fish brought up at one time in this way.
barrelsnounUS /ˈbærəlz/
the amount that many barrels might hold
From this reading I have seen many barrels of fish brought up at one time in this way.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The fishermen keep a close watch for the appearance of these "schools," you may be sure.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I have seen many barrels of fish brought up at one time in this way.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Sometimes a net called a "dip-net" is dropped from a fishing schooner and drawn about a "school" of fish.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Whales and dolphins pursue them, and gulls and cormorants circle overhead, for they, too, are fishers.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The fishermen keep a close watch for the appearance of these "schools," you may be sure.
cormorantsnounUS /ˈkɔːrmərənts/
plural of “cormorant” — large voracious dark-colored long-necked seabird with a distensible pouch for holding fish; used in Asia to catch fish
From this reading Whales and dolphins pursue them, and gulls and cormorants circle overhead, for they, too, are fishers.
dip-net
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From this reading Sometimes a net called a "dip-net" is dropped from a fishing schooner and drawn about a "school" of fish.
dolphinsnounUS /ˈdɑːlfənz/
plural of “dolphin” — large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
From this reading Whales and dolphins pursue them, and gulls and cormorants circle overhead, for they, too, are fishers.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Sometimes a net called a "dip-net" is dropped from a fishing schooner and drawn about a "school" of fish.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Sometimes a net called a "dip-net" is dropped from a fishing schooner and drawn about a "school" of fish.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Sometimes a net called a "dip-net" is dropped from a fishing schooner and drawn about a "school" of fish.
fishermennounUS /ˈfɪʃərmɪn/
plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading The fishermen keep a close watch for the appearance of these "schools," you may be sure.
fishersnounUS /ˈfɪʃərz/
plural of “fisher” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading Whales and dolphins pursue them, and gulls and cormorants circle overhead, for they, too, are fishers.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Sometimes a net called a "dip-net" is dropped from a fishing schooner and drawn about a "school" of fish.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The fishermen keep a close watch for the appearance of these "schools," you may be sure.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sometimes a net called a "dip-net" is dropped from a fishing schooner and drawn about a "school" of fish.
gullsnounUS /ɡʌlz/
plural of “gull” — a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading Whales and dolphins pursue them, and gulls and cormorants circle overhead, for they, too, are fishers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have seen many barrels of fish brought up at one time in this way.
helpsnounUS /helps/
plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Their appearance helps the men to tell where the "schools" are.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have seen many barrels of fish brought up at one time in this way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have seen many barrels of fish brought up at one time in this way.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sometimes a net called a "dip-net" is dropped from a fishing schooner and drawn about a "school" of fish.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The fishermen keep a close watch for the appearance of these "schools," you may be sure.
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 I have seen many barrels of fish brought up at one time in this way.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The fishermen keep a close watch for the appearance of these "schools," you may be sure.
the force of workers available
From this reading Their appearance helps the men to tell where the "schools" are.
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading Sometimes a net called a "dip-net" is dropped from a fishing schooner and drawn about a "school" of fish.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sometimes a net called a "dip-net" is dropped from a fishing schooner and drawn about a "school" of fish.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I have seen many barrels of fish brought up at one time in this way.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading Whales and dolphins pursue them, and gulls and cormorants circle overhead, for they, too, are fishers.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Whales and dolphins pursue them, and gulls and cormorants circle overhead, for they, too, are fishers.
an educational institution
From this reading Sometimes a net called a "dip-net" is dropped from a fishing schooner and drawn about a "school" of fish.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading The fishermen keep a close watch for the appearance of these "schools," you may be sure.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading Sometimes a net called a "dip-net" is dropped from a fishing schooner and drawn about a "school" of fish.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I have seen many barrels of fish brought up at one time in this way.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes a net called a "dip-net" is dropped from a fishing schooner and drawn about a "school" of fish.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The fishermen keep a close watch for the appearance of these "schools," you may be sure.
express in words
From this reading Their appearance helps the men to tell where the "schools" are.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fishermen keep a close watch for the appearance of these "schools," you may be sure.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their appearance helps the men to tell where the "schools" are.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Whales and dolphins pursue them, and gulls and cormorants circle overhead, for they, too, are fishers.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The fishermen keep a close watch for the appearance of these "schools," you may be sure.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whales and dolphins pursue them, and gulls and cormorants circle overhead, for they, too, are fishers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I have seen many barrels of fish brought up at one time in this way.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I have seen many barrels of fish brought up at one time in this way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Their appearance helps the men to tell where the "schools" are.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Whales and dolphins pursue them, and gulls and cormorants circle overhead, for they, too, are fishers.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I have seen many barrels of fish brought up at one time in this way.
look attentively
From this reading The fishermen keep a close watch for the appearance of these "schools," you may be sure.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I have seen many barrels of fish brought up at one time in this way.
WhalesnounUS /weɪlz/
plural of “whale” — a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading Whales and dolphins pursue them, and gulls and cormorants circle overhead, for they, too, are fishers.
in or at the place that
From this reading Their appearance helps the men to tell where the "schools" are.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The fishermen keep a close watch for the appearance of these "schools," you may be sure.
