used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FAIRY POOL--WONDERS OF THE DEEP--PORTRAIT OF A POET--THE CAVE OF FAUCONNAIRE--A LETTER FROM HOME AND MY ANSWER TO IT.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although little could be done in the garden or field during the winter days I was never idle; that is, I never indulged in lying in bed or letting the time slip dreamily by, so as to induce the belief that I was enjoying myself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At such times I would embark for an hour or two, and rarely came home empty-handed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FAIRY POOL--WONDERS OF THE DEEP--PORTRAIT OF A POET--THE CAVE OF FAUCONNAIRE--A LETTER FROM HOME AND MY ANSWER TO IT.
react verbally
From this reading A FAIRY POOL--WONDERS OF THE DEEP--PORTRAIT OF A POET--THE CAVE OF FAUCONNAIRE--A LETTER FROM HOME AND MY ANSWER TO IT.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading Crabs and lobsters I soon got tired of, and I think most people who could eat their fill of them for the mere catching would do the same; but a nice sole or slice of turbot takes a long time to satiate one's appetite.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the weather towards the end of winter was very uncertain, I did but little boat-fishing, except on very fine days, when the sea was fairly calm, and I had a longing for a certain kind of fish.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At such times I would embark for an hour or two, and rarely came home empty-handed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Although little could be done in the garden or field during the winter days I was never idle; that is, I never indulged in lying in bed or letting the time slip dreamily by, so as to induce the belief that I was enjoying myself.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Although little could be done in the garden or field during the winter days I was never idle; that is, I never indulged in lying in bed or letting the time slip dreamily by, so as to induce the belief that I was enjoying myself.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Although little could be done in the garden or field during the winter days I was never idle; that is, I never indulged in lying in bed or letting the time slip dreamily by, so as to induce the belief that I was enjoying myself.
boat-fishing
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From this reading As the weather towards the end of winter was very uncertain, I did but little boat-fishing, except on very fine days, when the sea was fairly calm, and I had a longing for a certain kind of fish.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As the weather towards the end of winter was very uncertain, I did but little boat-fishing, except on very fine days, when the sea was fairly calm, and I had a longing for a certain kind of fish.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although little could be done in the garden or field during the winter days I was never idle; that is, I never indulged in lying in bed or letting the time slip dreamily by, so as to induce the belief that I was enjoying myself.
make calm or still
From this reading As the weather towards the end of winter was very uncertain, I did but little boat-fishing, except on very fine days, when the sea was fairly calm, and I had a longing for a certain kind of fish.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At such times I would embark for an hour or two, and rarely came home empty-handed.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading Crabs and lobsters I soon got tired of, and I think most people who could eat their fill of them for the mere catching would do the same; but a nice sole or slice of turbot takes a long time to satiate one's appetite.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading A FAIRY POOL--WONDERS OF THE DEEP--PORTRAIT OF A POET--THE CAVE OF FAUCONNAIRE--A LETTER FROM HOME AND MY ANSWER TO IT.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading As the weather towards the end of winter was very uncertain, I did but little boat-fishing, except on very fine days, when the sea was fairly calm, and I had a longing for a certain kind of fish.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Crabs and lobsters I soon got tired of, and I think most people who could eat their fill of them for the mere catching would do the same; but a nice sole or slice of turbot takes a long time to satiate one's appetite.
CrabsnounUS /kræbz/
infestation of the pubic hair by crab lice
From this reading Crabs and lobsters I soon got tired of, and I think most people who could eat their fill of them for the mere catching would do the same; but a nice sole or slice of turbot takes a long time to satiate one's appetite.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading As the weather towards the end of winter was very uncertain, I did but little boat-fishing, except on very fine days, when the sea was fairly calm, and I had a longing for a certain kind of fish.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A FAIRY POOL--WONDERS OF THE DEEP--PORTRAIT OF A POET--THE CAVE OF FAUCONNAIRE--A LETTER FROM HOME AND MY ANSWER TO IT.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As the weather towards the end of winter was very uncertain, I did but little boat-fishing, except on very fine days, when the sea was fairly calm, and I had a longing for a certain kind of fish.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Crabs and lobsters I soon got tired of, and I think most people who could eat their fill of them for the mere catching would do the same; but a nice sole or slice of turbot takes a long time to satiate one's appetite.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Although little could be done in the garden or field during the winter days I was never idle; that is, I never indulged in lying in bed or letting the time slip dreamily by, so as to induce the belief that I was enjoying myself.
dreamilyadverb
in a dreamy manner
From this reading Although little could be done in the garden or field during the winter days I was never idle; that is, I never indulged in lying in bed or letting the time slip dreamily by, so as to induce the belief that I was enjoying myself.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Although little could be done in the garden or field during the winter days I was never idle; that is, I never indulged in lying in bed or letting the time slip dreamily by, so as to induce the belief that I was enjoying myself.
take in solid food
From this reading Crabs and lobsters I soon got tired of, and I think most people who could eat their fill of them for the mere catching would do the same; but a nice sole or slice of turbot takes a long time to satiate one's appetite.
embarkverbUS /emˈbɑːrk/
go on board
From this reading At such times I would embark for an hour or two, and rarely came home empty-handed.
empty-handedadjectiveUS /ˈemptiˈhændɪd/
having acquired or gained nothing
From this reading At such times I would embark for an hour or two, and rarely came home empty-handed.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading As the weather towards the end of winter was very uncertain, I did but little boat-fishing, except on very fine days, when the sea was fairly calm, and I had a longing for a certain kind of fish.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Although little could be done in the garden or field during the winter days I was never idle; that is, I never indulged in lying in bed or letting the time slip dreamily by, so as to induce the belief that I was enjoying myself.
apart from; not including
From this reading As the weather towards the end of winter was very uncertain, I did but little boat-fishing, except on very fine days, when the sea was fairly calm, and I had a longing for a certain kind of fish.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading As the weather towards the end of winter was very uncertain, I did but little boat-fishing, except on very fine days, when the sea was fairly calm, and I had a longing for a certain kind of fish.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading A FAIRY POOL--WONDERS OF THE DEEP--PORTRAIT OF A POET--THE CAVE OF FAUCONNAIRE--A LETTER FROM HOME AND MY ANSWER TO IT.
FAUCONNAIRE
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From this reading A FAIRY POOL--WONDERS OF THE DEEP--PORTRAIT OF A POET--THE CAVE OF FAUCONNAIRE--A LETTER FROM HOME AND MY ANSWER TO IT.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Although little could be done in the garden or field during the winter days I was never idle; that is, I never indulged in lying in bed or letting the time slip dreamily by, so as to induce the belief that I was enjoying myself.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Crabs and lobsters I soon got tired of, and I think most people who could eat their fill of them for the mere catching would do the same; but a nice sole or slice of turbot takes a long time to satiate one's appetite.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading As the weather towards the end of winter was very uncertain, I did but little boat-fishing, except on very fine days, when the sea was fairly calm, and I had a longing for a certain kind of fish.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading As the weather towards the end of winter was very uncertain, I did but little boat-fishing, except on very fine days, when the sea was fairly calm, and I had a longing for a certain kind of fish.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the weather towards the end of winter was very uncertain, I did but little boat-fishing, except on very fine days, when the sea was fairly calm, and I had a longing for a certain kind of fish.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A FAIRY POOL--WONDERS OF THE DEEP--PORTRAIT OF A POET--THE CAVE OF FAUCONNAIRE--A LETTER FROM HOME AND MY ANSWER TO IT.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Although little could be done in the garden or field during the winter days I was never idle; that is, I never indulged in lying in bed or letting the time slip dreamily by, so as to induce the belief that I was enjoying myself.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Crabs and lobsters I soon got tired of, and I think most people who could eat their fill of them for the mere catching would do the same; but a nice sole or slice of turbot takes a long time to satiate one's appetite.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the weather towards the end of winter was very uncertain, I did but little boat-fishing, except on very fine days, when the sea was fairly calm, and I had a longing for a certain kind of fish.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A FAIRY POOL--WONDERS OF THE DEEP--PORTRAIT OF A POET--THE CAVE OF FAUCONNAIRE--A LETTER FROM HOME AND MY ANSWER TO IT.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At such times I would embark for an hour or two, and rarely came home empty-handed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As the weather towards the end of winter was very uncertain, I did but little boat-fishing, except on very fine days, when the sea was fairly calm, and I had a longing for a certain kind of fish.
not in action or at work
From this reading Although little could be done in the garden or field during the winter days I was never idle; that is, I never indulged in lying in bed or letting the time slip dreamily by, so as to induce the belief that I was enjoying myself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although little could be done in the garden or field during the winter days I was never idle; that is, I never indulged in lying in bed or letting the time slip dreamily by, so as to induce the belief that I was enjoying myself.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading Although little could be done in the garden or field during the winter days I was never idle; that is, I never indulged in lying in bed or letting the time slip dreamily by, so as to induce the belief that I was enjoying myself.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading Although little could be done in the garden or field during the winter days I was never idle; that is, I never indulged in lying in bed or letting the time slip dreamily by, so as to induce the belief that I was enjoying myself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although little could be done in the garden or field during the winter days I was never idle; that is, I never indulged in lying in bed or letting the time slip dreamily by, so as to induce the belief that I was enjoying myself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A FAIRY POOL--WONDERS OF THE DEEP--PORTRAIT OF A POET--THE CAVE OF FAUCONNAIRE--A LETTER FROM HOME AND MY ANSWER TO IT.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading As the weather towards the end of winter was very uncertain, I did but little boat-fishing, except on very fine days, when the sea was fairly calm, and I had a longing for a certain kind of fish.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A FAIRY POOL--WONDERS OF THE DEEP--PORTRAIT OF A POET--THE CAVE OF FAUCONNAIRE--A LETTER FROM HOME AND MY ANSWER TO IT.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading Although little could be done in the garden or field during the winter days I was never idle; that is, I never indulged in lying in bed or letting the time slip dreamily by, so as to induce the belief that I was enjoying myself.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As the weather towards the end of winter was very uncertain, I did but little boat-fishing, except on very fine days, when the sea was fairly calm, and I had a longing for a certain kind of fish.
lobstersnounUS /ˈlɑːbstərz/
plural of “lobster” — flesh of a lobster
From this reading Crabs and lobsters I soon got tired of, and I think most people who could eat their fill of them for the mere catching would do the same; but a nice sole or slice of turbot takes a long time to satiate one's appetite.
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 Crabs and lobsters I soon got tired of, and I think most people who could eat their fill of them for the mere catching would do the same; but a nice sole or slice of turbot takes a long time to satiate one's appetite.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading As the weather towards the end of winter was very uncertain, I did but little boat-fishing, except on very fine days, when the sea was fairly calm, and I had a longing for a certain kind of fish.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Although little could be done in the garden or field during the winter days I was never idle; that is, I never indulged in lying in bed or letting the time slip dreamily by, so as to induce the belief that I was enjoying myself.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Crabs and lobsters I soon got tired of, and I think most people who could eat their fill of them for the mere catching would do the same; but a nice sole or slice of turbot takes a long time to satiate one's appetite.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Crabs and lobsters I soon got tired of, and I think most people who could eat their fill of them for the mere catching would do the same; but a nice sole or slice of turbot takes a long time to satiate one's appetite.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A FAIRY POOL--WONDERS OF THE DEEP--PORTRAIT OF A POET--THE CAVE OF FAUCONNAIRE--A LETTER FROM HOME AND MY ANSWER TO IT.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Although little could be done in the garden or field during the winter days I was never idle; that is, I never indulged in lying in bed or letting the time slip dreamily by, so as to induce the belief that I was enjoying myself.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Although little could be done in the garden or field during the winter days I was never idle; that is, I never indulged in lying in bed or letting the time slip dreamily by, so as to induce the belief that I was enjoying myself.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Crabs and lobsters I soon got tired of, and I think most people who could eat their fill of them for the mere catching would do the same; but a nice sole or slice of turbot takes a long time to satiate one's appetite.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FAIRY POOL--WONDERS OF THE DEEP--PORTRAIT OF A POET--THE CAVE OF FAUCONNAIRE--A LETTER FROM HOME AND MY ANSWER TO IT.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the weather towards the end of winter was very uncertain, I did but little boat-fishing, except on very fine days, when the sea was fairly calm, and I had a longing for a certain kind of fish.
one's
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From this reading Crabs and lobsters I soon got tired of, and I think most people who could eat their fill of them for the mere catching would do the same; but a nice sole or slice of turbot takes a long time to satiate one's appetite.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At such times I would embark for an hour or two, and rarely came home empty-handed.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Crabs and lobsters I soon got tired of, and I think most people who could eat their fill of them for the mere catching would do the same; but a nice sole or slice of turbot takes a long time to satiate one's appetite.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading A FAIRY POOL--WONDERS OF THE DEEP--PORTRAIT OF A POET--THE CAVE OF FAUCONNAIRE--A LETTER FROM HOME AND MY ANSWER TO IT.
POOLnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading A FAIRY POOL--WONDERS OF THE DEEP--PORTRAIT OF A POET--THE CAVE OF FAUCONNAIRE--A LETTER FROM HOME AND MY ANSWER TO IT.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading A FAIRY POOL--WONDERS OF THE DEEP--PORTRAIT OF A POET--THE CAVE OF FAUCONNAIRE--A LETTER FROM HOME AND MY ANSWER TO IT.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading At such times I would embark for an hour or two, and rarely came home empty-handed.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Crabs and lobsters I soon got tired of, and I think most people who could eat their fill of them for the mere catching would do the same; but a nice sole or slice of turbot takes a long time to satiate one's appetite.
satiateverb
fill to satisfaction
From this reading Crabs and lobsters I soon got tired of, and I think most people who could eat their fill of them for the mere catching would do the same; but a nice sole or slice of turbot takes a long time to satiate one's appetite.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading As the weather towards the end of winter was very uncertain, I did but little boat-fishing, except on very fine days, when the sea was fairly calm, and I had a longing for a certain kind of fish.
slicenounUS /slaɪs/
a share of something
From this reading Crabs and lobsters I soon got tired of, and I think most people who could eat their fill of them for the mere catching would do the same; but a nice sole or slice of turbot takes a long time to satiate one's appetite.
move stealthily
From this reading Although little could be done in the garden or field during the winter days I was never idle; that is, I never indulged in lying in bed or letting the time slip dreamily by, so as to induce the belief that I was enjoying myself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Although little could be done in the garden or field during the winter days I was never idle; that is, I never indulged in lying in bed or letting the time slip dreamily by, so as to induce the belief that I was enjoying myself.
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading Crabs and lobsters I soon got tired of, and I think most people who could eat their fill of them for the mere catching would do the same; but a nice sole or slice of turbot takes a long time to satiate one's appetite.
in the near future
From this reading Crabs and lobsters I soon got tired of, and I think most people who could eat their fill of them for the mere catching would do the same; but a nice sole or slice of turbot takes a long time to satiate one's appetite.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At such times I would embark for an hour or two, and rarely came home empty-handed.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Crabs and lobsters I soon got tired of, and I think most people who could eat their fill of them for the mere catching would do the same; but a nice sole or slice of turbot takes a long time to satiate one's appetite.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although little could be done in the garden or field during the winter days I was never idle; that is, I never indulged in lying in bed or letting the time slip dreamily by, so as to induce the belief that I was enjoying myself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FAIRY POOL--WONDERS OF THE DEEP--PORTRAIT OF A POET--THE CAVE OF FAUCONNAIRE--A LETTER FROM HOME AND MY ANSWER TO IT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Crabs and lobsters I soon got tired of, and I think most people who could eat their fill of them for the mere catching would do the same; but a nice sole or slice of turbot takes a long time to satiate one's appetite.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Crabs and lobsters I soon got tired of, and I think most people who could eat their fill of them for the mere catching would do the same; but a nice sole or slice of turbot takes a long time to satiate one's appetite.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Crabs and lobsters I soon got tired of, and I think most people who could eat their fill of them for the mere catching would do the same; but a nice sole or slice of turbot takes a long time to satiate one's appetite.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Crabs and lobsters I soon got tired of, and I think most people who could eat their fill of them for the mere catching would do the same; but a nice sole or slice of turbot takes a long time to satiate one's appetite.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading At such times I would embark for an hour or two, and rarely came home empty-handed.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Crabs and lobsters I soon got tired of, and I think most people who could eat their fill of them for the mere catching would do the same; but a nice sole or slice of turbot takes a long time to satiate one's appetite.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FAIRY POOL--WONDERS OF THE DEEP--PORTRAIT OF A POET--THE CAVE OF FAUCONNAIRE--A LETTER FROM HOME AND MY ANSWER TO IT.
in the direction of
From this reading As the weather towards the end of winter was very uncertain, I did but little boat-fishing, except on very fine days, when the sea was fairly calm, and I had a longing for a certain kind of fish.
turbotnounUS /ˌtɜːrˈboʊ/
flesh of a large European flatfish
From this reading Crabs and lobsters I soon got tired of, and I think most people who could eat their fill of them for the mere catching would do the same; but a nice sole or slice of turbot takes a long time to satiate one's appetite.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At such times I would embark for an hour or two, and rarely came home empty-handed.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading As the weather towards the end of winter was very uncertain, I did but little boat-fishing, except on very fine days, when the sea was fairly calm, and I had a longing for a certain kind of fish.
precisely as stated
From this reading As the weather towards the end of winter was very uncertain, I did but little boat-fishing, except on very fine days, when the sea was fairly calm, and I had a longing for a certain kind of fish.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the weather towards the end of winter was very uncertain, I did but little boat-fishing, except on very fine days, when the sea was fairly calm, and I had a longing for a certain kind of fish.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading As the weather towards the end of winter was very uncertain, I did but little boat-fishing, except on very fine days, when the sea was fairly calm, and I had a longing for a certain kind of fish.
at the time that
From this reading As the weather towards the end of winter was very uncertain, I did but little boat-fishing, except on very fine days, when the sea was fairly calm, and I had a longing for a certain kind of fish.
which person or people
From this reading Crabs and lobsters I soon got tired of, and I think most people who could eat their fill of them for the mere catching would do the same; but a nice sole or slice of turbot takes a long time to satiate one's appetite.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading As the weather towards the end of winter was very uncertain, I did but little boat-fishing, except on very fine days, when the sea was fairly calm, and I had a longing for a certain kind of fish.
WONDERSnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading A FAIRY POOL--WONDERS OF THE DEEP--PORTRAIT OF A POET--THE CAVE OF FAUCONNAIRE--A LETTER FROM HOME AND MY ANSWER TO IT.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At such times I would embark for an hour or two, and rarely came home empty-handed.
