used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PAUL WITNESSES A MUTINY.
in actual fact
From this reading Some of the boys had actually decided that fishing was a nuisance, but they were just as fond of chowder as those who enjoyed the fun even of catching only one fish per hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the Flyaway had passed Farm Island, and reached the fishing ground, she lay to, for the purpose of enabling the crew to catch a few cod and haddock, for the chowder and fry.
angler's
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From this reading But cod and haddock are singularly obstinate at times, and persistently refuse to appreciate the angler's endeavors in their behalf.
appetitesnounUS /ˈæpətaɪts/
plural of “appetite” — a feeling of craving something
From this reading They were so on the present occasion, and it was two hours before the chief of the culinary department could say there were enough to satisfy the ravenous appetites of the sixteen persons on board.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading But cod and haddock are singularly obstinate at times, and persistently refuse to appreciate the angler's endeavors in their behalf.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But cod and haddock are singularly obstinate at times, and persistently refuse to appreciate the angler's endeavors in their behalf.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some of the boys had actually decided that fishing was a nuisance, but they were just as fond of chowder as those who enjoyed the fun even of catching only one fish per hour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But cod and haddock are singularly obstinate at times, and persistently refuse to appreciate the angler's endeavors in their behalf.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They were so on the present occasion, and it was two hours before the chief of the culinary department could say there were enough to satisfy the ravenous appetites of the sixteen persons on board.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading But cod and haddock are singularly obstinate at times, and persistently refuse to appreciate the angler's endeavors in their behalf.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading They were so on the present occasion, and it was two hours before the chief of the culinary department could say there were enough to satisfy the ravenous appetites of the sixteen persons on board.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Some of the boys had actually decided that fishing was a nuisance, but they were just as fond of chowder as those who enjoyed the fun even of catching only one fish per hour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But cod and haddock are singularly obstinate at times, and persistently refuse to appreciate the angler's endeavors in their behalf.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading When the Flyaway had passed Farm Island, and reached the fishing ground, she lay to, for the purpose of enabling the crew to catch a few cod and haddock, for the chowder and fry.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading Some of the boys had actually decided that fishing was a nuisance, but they were just as fond of chowder as those who enjoyed the fun even of catching only one fish per hour.
a person who is in charge
From this reading They were so on the present occasion, and it was two hours before the chief of the culinary department could say there were enough to satisfy the ravenous appetites of the sixteen persons on board.
chowdernounUS /ˈtʃaʊdər/
a thick soup or stew made with milk and bacon and onions and potatoes
From this reading When the Flyaway had passed Farm Island, and reached the fishing ground, she lay to, for the purpose of enabling the crew to catch a few cod and haddock, for the chowder and fry.
codnounUS /kɑːd/
the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)
From this reading When the Flyaway had passed Farm Island, and reached the fishing ground, she lay to, for the purpose of enabling the crew to catch a few cod and haddock, for the chowder and fry.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They were so on the present occasion, and it was two hours before the chief of the culinary department could say there were enough to satisfy the ravenous appetites of the sixteen persons on board.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading When the Flyaway had passed Farm Island, and reached the fishing ground, she lay to, for the purpose of enabling the crew to catch a few cod and haddock, for the chowder and fry.
culinaryadjectiveUS /ˈkjuːlɪneri/
of or relating to or used in cooking
From this reading They were so on the present occasion, and it was two hours before the chief of the culinary department could say there were enough to satisfy the ravenous appetites of the sixteen persons on board.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Some of the boys had actually decided that fishing was a nuisance, but they were just as fond of chowder as those who enjoyed the fun even of catching only one fish per hour.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading They were so on the present occasion, and it was two hours before the chief of the culinary department could say there were enough to satisfy the ravenous appetites of the sixteen persons on board.
enablingadjectiveUS /eˈneɪbəlɪŋ/
providing legal power or sanction
From this reading When the Flyaway had passed Farm Island, and reached the fishing ground, she lay to, for the purpose of enabling the crew to catch a few cod and haddock, for the chowder and fry.
endeavorsnounUS /ɪnˈdevərz/
plural of “endeavor” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading But cod and haddock are singularly obstinate at times, and persistently refuse to appreciate the angler's endeavors in their behalf.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Some of the boys had actually decided that fishing was a nuisance, but they were just as fond of chowder as those who enjoyed the fun even of catching only one fish per hour.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They were so on the present occasion, and it was two hours before the chief of the culinary department could say there were enough to satisfy the ravenous appetites of the sixteen persons on board.
divisible by two
From this reading Some of the boys had actually decided that fishing was a nuisance, but they were just as fond of chowder as those who enjoyed the fun even of catching only one fish per hour.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading When the Flyaway had passed Farm Island, and reached the fishing ground, she lay to, for the purpose of enabling the crew to catch a few cod and haddock, for the chowder and fry.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading When the Flyaway had passed Farm Island, and reached the fishing ground, she lay to, for the purpose of enabling the crew to catch a few cod and haddock, for the chowder and fry.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Some of the boys had actually decided that fishing was a nuisance, but they were just as fond of chowder as those who enjoyed the fun even of catching only one fish per hour.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading When the Flyaway had passed Farm Island, and reached the fishing ground, she lay to, for the purpose of enabling the crew to catch a few cod and haddock, for the chowder and fry.
Flyawayadjective
guided by whim and fancy
From this reading When the Flyaway had passed Farm Island, and reached the fishing ground, she lay to, for the purpose of enabling the crew to catch a few cod and haddock, for the chowder and fry.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Some of the boys had actually decided that fishing was a nuisance, but they were just as fond of chowder as those who enjoyed the fun even of catching only one fish per hour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the Flyaway had passed Farm Island, and reached the fishing ground, she lay to, for the purpose of enabling the crew to catch a few cod and haddock, for the chowder and fry.
fryverbUS /fraɪ/
be excessively hot
From this reading When the Flyaway had passed Farm Island, and reached the fishing ground, she lay to, for the purpose of enabling the crew to catch a few cod and haddock, for the chowder and fry.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading Some of the boys had actually decided that fishing was a nuisance, but they were just as fond of chowder as those who enjoyed the fun even of catching only one fish per hour.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading When the Flyaway had passed Farm Island, and reached the fishing ground, she lay to, for the purpose of enabling the crew to catch a few cod and haddock, for the chowder and fry.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the Flyaway had passed Farm Island, and reached the fishing ground, she lay to, for the purpose of enabling the crew to catch a few cod and haddock, for the chowder and fry.
haddocknounUS /ˈhædək/
lean white flesh of fish similar to but smaller than cod; usually baked or poached or as fillets sauteed or fried
From this reading When the Flyaway had passed Farm Island, and reached the fishing ground, she lay to, for the purpose of enabling the crew to catch a few cod and haddock, for the chowder and fry.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Some of the boys had actually decided that fishing was a nuisance, but they were just as fond of chowder as those who enjoyed the fun even of catching only one fish per hour.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading They were so on the present occasion, and it was two hours before the chief of the culinary department could say there were enough to satisfy the ravenous appetites of the sixteen persons on board.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But cod and haddock are singularly obstinate at times, and persistently refuse to appreciate the angler's endeavors in their behalf.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading When the Flyaway had passed Farm Island, and reached the fishing ground, she lay to, for the purpose of enabling the crew to catch a few cod and haddock, for the chowder and fry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They were so on the present occasion, and it was two hours before the chief of the culinary department could say there were enough to satisfy the ravenous appetites of the sixteen persons on board.
and nothing more
From this reading Some of the boys had actually decided that fishing was a nuisance, but they were just as fond of chowder as those who enjoyed the fun even of catching only one fish per hour.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When the Flyaway had passed Farm Island, and reached the fishing ground, she lay to, for the purpose of enabling the crew to catch a few cod and haddock, for the chowder and fry.
MUTINYnounUS /ˈmjuːtəni/
open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
From this reading PAUL WITNESSES A MUTINY.
nuisancenounUS /ˈnuːsəns/
(law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive
From this reading Some of the boys had actually decided that fishing was a nuisance, but they were just as fond of chowder as those who enjoyed the fun even of catching only one fish per hour.
obstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading But cod and haddock are singularly obstinate at times, and persistently refuse to appreciate the angler's endeavors in their behalf.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading They were so on the present occasion, and it was two hours before the chief of the culinary department could say there were enough to satisfy the ravenous appetites of the sixteen persons on board.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the Flyaway had passed Farm Island, and reached the fishing ground, she lay to, for the purpose of enabling the crew to catch a few cod and haddock, for the chowder and fry.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were so on the present occasion, and it was two hours before the chief of the culinary department could say there were enough to satisfy the ravenous appetites of the sixteen persons on board.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Some of the boys had actually decided that fishing was a nuisance, but they were just as fond of chowder as those who enjoyed the fun even of catching only one fish per hour.
and nothing more
From this reading Some of the boys had actually decided that fishing was a nuisance, but they were just as fond of chowder as those who enjoyed the fun even of catching only one fish per hour.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When the Flyaway had passed Farm Island, and reached the fishing ground, she lay to, for the purpose of enabling the crew to catch a few cod and haddock, for the chowder and fry.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading PAUL WITNESSES A MUTINY.
for each
From this reading Some of the boys had actually decided that fishing was a nuisance, but they were just as fond of chowder as those who enjoyed the fun even of catching only one fish per hour.
persistentlyadverbUS /pərˈsɪstəntli/
in a persistent manner
From this reading But cod and haddock are singularly obstinate at times, and persistently refuse to appreciate the angler's endeavors in their behalf.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading They were so on the present occasion, and it was two hours before the chief of the culinary department could say there were enough to satisfy the ravenous appetites of the sixteen persons on board.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They were so on the present occasion, and it was two hours before the chief of the culinary department could say there were enough to satisfy the ravenous appetites of the sixteen persons on board.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading When the Flyaway had passed Farm Island, and reached the fishing ground, she lay to, for the purpose of enabling the crew to catch a few cod and haddock, for the chowder and fry.
ravenousadjectiveUS /ˈrævənəs/
extremely hungry
From this reading They were so on the present occasion, and it was two hours before the chief of the culinary department could say there were enough to satisfy the ravenous appetites of the sixteen persons on board.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When the Flyaway had passed Farm Island, and reached the fishing ground, she lay to, for the purpose of enabling the crew to catch a few cod and haddock, for the chowder and fry.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading But cod and haddock are singularly obstinate at times, and persistently refuse to appreciate the angler's endeavors in their behalf.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading They were so on the present occasion, and it was two hours before the chief of the culinary department could say there were enough to satisfy the ravenous appetites of the sixteen persons on board.
express in words
From this reading They were so on the present occasion, and it was two hours before the chief of the culinary department could say there were enough to satisfy the ravenous appetites of the sixteen persons on board.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the Flyaway had passed Farm Island, and reached the fishing ground, she lay to, for the purpose of enabling the crew to catch a few cod and haddock, for the chowder and fry.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading But cod and haddock are singularly obstinate at times, and persistently refuse to appreciate the angler's endeavors in their behalf.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading They were so on the present occasion, and it was two hours before the chief of the culinary department could say there were enough to satisfy the ravenous appetites of the sixteen persons on board.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They were so on the present occasion, and it was two hours before the chief of the culinary department could say there were enough to satisfy the ravenous appetites of the sixteen persons on board.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of the boys had actually decided that fishing was a nuisance, but they were just as fond of chowder as those who enjoyed the fun even of catching only one fish per hour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some of the boys had actually decided that fishing was a nuisance, but they were just as fond of chowder as those who enjoyed the fun even of catching only one fish per hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the Flyaway had passed Farm Island, and reached the fishing ground, she lay to, for the purpose of enabling the crew to catch a few cod and haddock, for the chowder and fry.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But cod and haddock are singularly obstinate at times, and persistently refuse to appreciate the angler's endeavors in their behalf.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They were so on the present occasion, and it was two hours before the chief of the culinary department could say there were enough to satisfy the ravenous appetites of the sixteen persons on board.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were so on the present occasion, and it was two hours before the chief of the culinary department could say there were enough to satisfy the ravenous appetites of the sixteen persons on board.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Some of the boys had actually decided that fishing was a nuisance, but they were just as fond of chowder as those who enjoyed the fun even of catching only one fish per hour.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading But cod and haddock are singularly obstinate at times, and persistently refuse to appreciate the angler's endeavors in their behalf.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the Flyaway had passed Farm Island, and reached the fishing ground, she lay to, for the purpose of enabling the crew to catch a few cod and haddock, for the chowder and fry.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They were so on the present occasion, and it was two hours before the chief of the culinary department could say there were enough to satisfy the ravenous appetites of the sixteen persons on board.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were so on the present occasion, and it was two hours before the chief of the culinary department could say there were enough to satisfy the ravenous appetites of the sixteen persons on board.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were so on the present occasion, and it was two hours before the chief of the culinary department could say there were enough to satisfy the ravenous appetites of the sixteen persons on board.
at the time that
From this reading When the Flyaway had passed Farm Island, and reached the fishing ground, she lay to, for the purpose of enabling the crew to catch a few cod and haddock, for the chowder and fry.
which person or people
From this reading Some of the boys had actually decided that fishing was a nuisance, but they were just as fond of chowder as those who enjoyed the fun even of catching only one fish per hour.
WITNESSESnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading PAUL WITNESSES A MUTINY.
