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From this reading The stations chosen by fish for feeding are those which are likely to afford them good sport in catching flies, viz. 1.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading The stations chosen by fish for feeding are those which are likely to afford them good sport in catching flies, viz. 1.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The stations chosen by fish for feeding are those which are likely to afford them good sport in catching flies, viz. 1.
betokens
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The stations chosen by fish for feeding are those which are likely to afford them good sport in catching flies, viz. 1.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading The stations chosen by fish for feeding are those which are likely to afford them good sport in catching flies, viz. 1.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The stations chosen by fish for feeding are those which are likely to afford them good sport in catching flies, viz. 1.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
dartingverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
the act of departing
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
ditchesnounUS /ˈdɪtʃəz/
plural of “ditch” — a long narrow excavation in the earth
From this reading The mouths of ditches running into the river.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading The stations chosen by fish for feeding are those which are likely to afford them good sport in catching flies, viz. 1.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading The stations chosen by fish for feeding are those which are likely to afford them good sport in catching flies, viz. 1.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
destroyed or killed
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The stations chosen by fish for feeding are those which are likely to afford them good sport in catching flies, viz. 1.
gutnounUS /ɡʌt/
the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
of the present time and place
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The stations chosen by fish for feeding are those which are likely to afford them good sport in catching flies, viz. 1.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The mouths of ditches running into the river.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading The stations chosen by fish for feeding are those which are likely to afford them good sport in catching flies, viz. 1.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The mouths of ditches running into the river.
not any; not one
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
To recall to mind.
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The mouths of ditches running into the river.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The mouths of ditches running into the river.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading The stations chosen by fish for feeding are those which are likely to afford them good sport in catching flies, viz. 1.
stationsnounUS /ˈsteɪʃənz/
(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary
From this reading The stations chosen by fish for feeding are those which are likely to afford them good sport in catching flies, viz. 1.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The stations chosen by fish for feeding are those which are likely to afford them good sport in catching flies, viz. 1.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The stations chosen by fish for feeding are those which are likely to afford them good sport in catching flies, viz. 1.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The stations chosen by fish for feeding are those which are likely to afford them good sport in catching flies, viz. 1.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
undulationnoun
an undulating curve
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
the act of using
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
viz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The stations chosen by fish for feeding are those which are likely to afford them good sport in catching flies, viz. 1.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
XXVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-four and one
From this reading XXV.
XXVInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-five and one
From this reading XXVI.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If your fly (gut unfortunately included) should swim over a fish without his taking it, look out well for a darting line of undulation, which betokens his immediate departure; and remember, that it is of no use to continue fishing for him after he is gone.
