used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Moving about in the steadiest of the little tenders, with a flare in the bow, and Jimmy to gently push in the stern, Jack sought to strike some game fish.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Moving about in the steadiest of the little tenders, with a flare in the bow, and Jimmy to gently push in the stern, Jack sought to strike some game fish.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Moving about in the steadiest of the little tenders, with a flare in the bow, and Jimmy to gently push in the stern, Jack sought to strike some game fish.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Several times he caught glimpses of channel bass, sheepshead, or sea trout, which last is only another name for the weak fish of the North; but as a rule they flashed away before he could strike.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Several times he caught glimpses of channel bass, sheepshead, or sea trout, which last is only another name for the weak fish of the North; but as a rule they flashed away before he could strike.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Several times he caught glimpses of channel bass, sheepshead, or sea trout, which last is only another name for the weak fish of the North; but as a rule they flashed away before he could strike.
bassnounUS /bæs/
the lowest part of the musical range
From this reading Several times he caught glimpses of channel bass, sheepshead, or sea trout, which last is only another name for the weak fish of the North; but as a rule they flashed away before he could strike.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Several times he caught glimpses of channel bass, sheepshead, or sea trout, which last is only another name for the weak fish of the North; but as a rule they flashed away before he could strike.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Moving about in the steadiest of the little tenders, with a flare in the bow, and Jimmy to gently push in the stern, Jack sought to strike some game fish.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Several times he caught glimpses of channel bass, sheepshead, or sea trout, which last is only another name for the weak fish of the North; but as a rule they flashed away before he could strike.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Several times he caught glimpses of channel bass, sheepshead, or sea trout, which last is only another name for the weak fish of the North; but as a rule they flashed away before he could strike.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading His success was not very flattering, though he certainly did enjoy the experience.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading Several times he caught glimpses of channel bass, sheepshead, or sea trout, which last is only another name for the weak fish of the North; but as a rule they flashed away before he could strike.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Several times he caught glimpses of channel bass, sheepshead, or sea trout, which last is only another name for the weak fish of the North; but as a rule they flashed away before he could strike.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading It was really worth while to peer down into the shallow depths, and see what lay there.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His success was not very flattering, though he certainly did enjoy the experience.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was really worth while to peer down into the shallow depths, and see what lay there.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading His success was not very flattering, though he certainly did enjoy the experience.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading His success was not very flattering, though he certainly did enjoy the experience.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Moving about in the steadiest of the little tenders, with a flare in the bow, and Jimmy to gently push in the stern, Jack sought to strike some game fish.
flarenounUS /fler/
a shape that spreads outward
From this reading Moving about in the steadiest of the little tenders, with a flare in the bow, and Jimmy to gently push in the stern, Jack sought to strike some game fish.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Several times he caught glimpses of channel bass, sheepshead, or sea trout, which last is only another name for the weak fish of the North; but as a rule they flashed away before he could strike.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading His success was not very flattering, though he certainly did enjoy the experience.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Several times he caught glimpses of channel bass, sheepshead, or sea trout, which last is only another name for the weak fish of the North; but as a rule they flashed away before he could strike.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Moving about in the steadiest of the little tenders, with a flare in the bow, and Jimmy to gently push in the stern, Jack sought to strike some game fish.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Moving about in the steadiest of the little tenders, with a flare in the bow, and Jimmy to gently push in the stern, Jack sought to strike some game fish.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading Several times he caught glimpses of channel bass, sheepshead, or sea trout, which last is only another name for the weak fish of the North; but as a rule they flashed away before he could strike.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His success was not very flattering, though he certainly did enjoy the experience.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His success was not very flattering, though he certainly did enjoy the experience.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Moving about in the steadiest of the little tenders, with a flare in the bow, and Jimmy to gently push in the stern, Jack sought to strike some game fish.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was really worth while to peer down into the shallow depths, and see what lay there.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Several times he caught glimpses of channel bass, sheepshead, or sea trout, which last is only another name for the weak fish of the North; but as a rule they flashed away before he could strike.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was really worth while to peer down into the shallow depths, and see what lay there.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Moving about in the steadiest of the little tenders, with a flare in the bow, and Jimmy to gently push in the stern, Jack sought to strike some game fish.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Moving about in the steadiest of the little tenders, with a flare in the bow, and Jimmy to gently push in the stern, Jack sought to strike some game fish.
immediately past
From this reading Several times he caught glimpses of channel bass, sheepshead, or sea trout, which last is only another name for the weak fish of the North; but as a rule they flashed away before he could strike.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was really worth while to peer down into the shallow depths, and see what lay there.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Moving about in the steadiest of the little tenders, with a flare in the bow, and Jimmy to gently push in the stern, Jack sought to strike some game fish.
in motion
From this reading Moving about in the steadiest of the little tenders, with a flare in the bow, and Jimmy to gently push in the stern, Jack sought to strike some game fish.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Several times he caught glimpses of channel bass, sheepshead, or sea trout, which last is only another name for the weak fish of the North; but as a rule they flashed away before he could strike.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Several times he caught glimpses of channel bass, sheepshead, or sea trout, which last is only another name for the weak fish of the North; but as a rule they flashed away before he could strike.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His success was not very flattering, though he certainly did enjoy the experience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Moving about in the steadiest of the little tenders, with a flare in the bow, and Jimmy to gently push in the stern, Jack sought to strike some game fish.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THAT SAME OLD UNLUCKY WIRELESS.
and nothing more
From this reading Several times he caught glimpses of channel bass, sheepshead, or sea trout, which last is only another name for the weak fish of the North; but as a rule they flashed away before he could strike.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Several times he caught glimpses of channel bass, sheepshead, or sea trout, which last is only another name for the weak fish of the North; but as a rule they flashed away before he could strike.
peernounUS /pɪr/
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading It was really worth while to peer down into the shallow depths, and see what lay there.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading Moving about in the steadiest of the little tenders, with a flare in the bow, and Jimmy to gently push in the stern, Jack sought to strike some game fish.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It was really worth while to peer down into the shallow depths, and see what lay there.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Several times he caught glimpses of channel bass, sheepshead, or sea trout, which last is only another name for the weak fish of the North; but as a rule they flashed away before he could strike.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THAT SAME OLD UNLUCKY WIRELESS.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Several times he caught glimpses of channel bass, sheepshead, or sea trout, which last is only another name for the weak fish of the North; but as a rule they flashed away before he could strike.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was really worth while to peer down into the shallow depths, and see what lay there.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several times he caught glimpses of channel bass, sheepshead, or sea trout, which last is only another name for the weak fish of the North; but as a rule they flashed away before he could strike.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading It was really worth while to peer down into the shallow depths, and see what lay there.
sheepsheadnoun
large (up to 20 lbs) food fish of the eastern coast of the United States and Mexico
From this reading Several times he caught glimpses of channel bass, sheepshead, or sea trout, which last is only another name for the weak fish of the North; but as a rule they flashed away before he could strike.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Moving about in the steadiest of the little tenders, with a flare in the bow, and Jimmy to gently push in the stern, Jack sought to strike some game fish.
that is looked for
From this reading Moving about in the steadiest of the little tenders, with a flare in the bow, and Jimmy to gently push in the stern, Jack sought to strike some game fish.
steadiest
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From this reading Moving about in the steadiest of the little tenders, with a flare in the bow, and Jimmy to gently push in the stern, Jack sought to strike some game fish.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Moving about in the steadiest of the little tenders, with a flare in the bow, and Jimmy to gently push in the stern, Jack sought to strike some game fish.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Moving about in the steadiest of the little tenders, with a flare in the bow, and Jimmy to gently push in the stern, Jack sought to strike some game fish.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading His success was not very flattering, though he certainly did enjoy the experience.
tendersnounUS /ˈtendərz/
plural of “tender” — something that can be used as an official medium of payment
From this reading Moving about in the steadiest of the little tenders, with a flare in the bow, and Jimmy to gently push in the stern, Jack sought to strike some game fish.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THAT SAME OLD UNLUCKY WIRELESS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Moving about in the steadiest of the little tenders, with a flare in the bow, and Jimmy to gently push in the stern, Jack sought to strike some game fish.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was really worth while to peer down into the shallow depths, and see what lay there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Several times he caught glimpses of channel bass, sheepshead, or sea trout, which last is only another name for the weak fish of the North; but as a rule they flashed away before he could strike.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His success was not very flattering, though he certainly did enjoy the experience.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Several times he caught glimpses of channel bass, sheepshead, or sea trout, which last is only another name for the weak fish of the North; but as a rule they flashed away before he could strike.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Moving about in the steadiest of the little tenders, with a flare in the bow, and Jimmy to gently push in the stern, Jack sought to strike some game fish.
troutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading Several times he caught glimpses of channel bass, sheepshead, or sea trout, which last is only another name for the weak fish of the North; but as a rule they flashed away before he could strike.
UNLUCKYadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading THAT SAME OLD UNLUCKY WIRELESS.
precisely as stated
From this reading His success was not very flattering, though he certainly did enjoy the experience.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His success was not very flattering, though he certainly did enjoy the experience.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Several times he caught glimpses of channel bass, sheepshead, or sea trout, which last is only another name for the weak fish of the North; but as a rule they flashed away before he could strike.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was really worth while to peer down into the shallow depths, and see what lay there.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Several times he caught glimpses of channel bass, sheepshead, or sea trout, which last is only another name for the weak fish of the North; but as a rule they flashed away before he could strike.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was really worth while to peer down into the shallow depths, and see what lay there.
WIRELESSnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading THAT SAME OLD UNLUCKY WIRELESS.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Moving about in the steadiest of the little tenders, with a flare in the bow, and Jimmy to gently push in the stern, Jack sought to strike some game fish.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading It was really worth while to peer down into the shallow depths, and see what lay there.
