used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEN THE STORM CAME As Buster had taken a survey of the situation before darkness came along, he knew of a promising point close at hand.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading It was not the kind of fishing that the boys preferred, because they were accustomed to using jointed rods, and even casting artificial flies with which to lure the frisky trout or the hard-pulling black bass to their destruction.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading WHEN THE STORM CAME As Buster had taken a survey of the situation before darkness came along, he knew of a promising point close at hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here they could toss their lines out, and let the current drag them partly down-stream.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But as Buster wisely declared, “When you’re fish hungry you’ve just got to shut your eyes and get ’em any old way; results are what count then, not methods.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But as Buster wisely declared, “When you’re fish hungry you’ve just got to shut your eyes and get ’em any old way; results are what count then, not methods.”
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading It was not the kind of fishing that the boys preferred, because they were accustomed to using jointed rods, and even casting artificial flies with which to lure the frisky trout or the hard-pulling black bass to their destruction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WHEN THE STORM CAME As Buster had taken a survey of the situation before darkness came along, he knew of a promising point close at hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHEN THE STORM CAME As Buster had taken a survey of the situation before darkness came along, he knew of a promising point close at hand.
bassnounUS /bæs/
the lowest part of the musical range
From this reading It was not the kind of fishing that the boys preferred, because they were accustomed to using jointed rods, and even casting artificial flies with which to lure the frisky trout or the hard-pulling black bass to their destruction.
for the reason that
From this reading It was not the kind of fishing that the boys preferred, because they were accustomed to using jointed rods, and even casting artificial flies with which to lure the frisky trout or the hard-pulling black bass to their destruction.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading WHEN THE STORM CAME As Buster had taken a survey of the situation before darkness came along, he knew of a promising point close at hand.
biteverbUS /baɪt/
to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading Presently Buster had a savage bite, and drew in a squirming victim.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading It was not the kind of fishing that the boys preferred, because they were accustomed to using jointed rods, and even casting artificial flies with which to lure the frisky trout or the hard-pulling black bass to their destruction.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was not the kind of fishing that the boys preferred, because they were accustomed to using jointed rods, and even casting artificial flies with which to lure the frisky trout or the hard-pulling black bass to their destruction.
BusternounUS /ˈbʌstər/
an informal form of address for a man
From this reading WHEN THE STORM CAME As Buster had taken a survey of the situation before darkness came along, he knew of a promising point close at hand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as Buster wisely declared, “When you’re fish hungry you’ve just got to shut your eyes and get ’em any old way; results are what count then, not methods.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WHEN THE STORM CAME As Buster had taken a survey of the situation before darkness came along, he knew of a promising point close at hand.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading It was not the kind of fishing that the boys preferred, because they were accustomed to using jointed rods, and even casting artificial flies with which to lure the frisky trout or the hard-pulling black bass to their destruction.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading WHEN THE STORM CAME As Buster had taken a survey of the situation before darkness came along, he knew of a promising point close at hand.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Here they could toss their lines out, and let the current drag them partly down-stream.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading But as Buster wisely declared, “When you’re fish hungry you’ve just got to shut your eyes and get ’em any old way; results are what count then, not methods.”
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Here they could toss their lines out, and let the current drag them partly down-stream.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading WHEN THE STORM CAME As Buster had taken a survey of the situation before darkness came along, he knew of a promising point close at hand.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading But as Buster wisely declared, “When you’re fish hungry you’ve just got to shut your eyes and get ’em any old way; results are what count then, not methods.”
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading It was not the kind of fishing that the boys preferred, because they were accustomed to using jointed rods, and even casting artificial flies with which to lure the frisky trout or the hard-pulling black bass to their destruction.
down-stream
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From this reading Here they could toss their lines out, and let the current drag them partly down-stream.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Here they could toss their lines out, and let the current drag them partly down-stream.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Presently Buster had a savage bite, and drew in a squirming victim.
a quad with a square body
From this reading But as Buster wisely declared, “When you’re fish hungry you’ve just got to shut your eyes and get ’em any old way; results are what count then, not methods.”
divisible by two
From this reading It was not the kind of fishing that the boys preferred, because they were accustomed to using jointed rods, and even casting artificial flies with which to lure the frisky trout or the hard-pulling black bass to their destruction.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But as Buster wisely declared, “When you’re fish hungry you’ve just got to shut your eyes and get ’em any old way; results are what count then, not methods.”
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading But as Buster wisely declared, “When you’re fish hungry you’ve just got to shut your eyes and get ’em any old way; results are what count then, not methods.”
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading It was not the kind of fishing that the boys preferred, because they were accustomed to using jointed rods, and even casting artificial flies with which to lure the frisky trout or the hard-pulling black bass to their destruction.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading It was not the kind of fishing that the boys preferred, because they were accustomed to using jointed rods, and even casting artificial flies with which to lure the frisky trout or the hard-pulling black bass to their destruction.
friskyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪski/
playful like a lively kitten
From this reading It was not the kind of fishing that the boys preferred, because they were accustomed to using jointed rods, and even casting artificial flies with which to lure the frisky trout or the hard-pulling black bass to their destruction.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But as Buster wisely declared, “When you’re fish hungry you’ve just got to shut your eyes and get ’em any old way; results are what count then, not methods.”
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But as Buster wisely declared, “When you’re fish hungry you’ve just got to shut your eyes and get ’em any old way; results are what count then, not methods.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHEN THE STORM CAME As Buster had taken a survey of the situation before darkness came along, he knew of a promising point close at hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading WHEN THE STORM CAME As Buster had taken a survey of the situation before darkness came along, he knew of a promising point close at hand.
hard-pulling
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From this reading It was not the kind of fishing that the boys preferred, because they were accustomed to using jointed rods, and even casting artificial flies with which to lure the frisky trout or the hard-pulling black bass to their destruction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN THE STORM CAME As Buster had taken a survey of the situation before darkness came along, he knew of a promising point close at hand.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here they could toss their lines out, and let the current drag them partly down-stream.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading But as Buster wisely declared, “When you’re fish hungry you’ve just got to shut your eyes and get ’em any old way; results are what count then, not methods.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Presently Buster had a savage bite, and drew in a squirming victim.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not the kind of fishing that the boys preferred, because they were accustomed to using jointed rods, and even casting artificial flies with which to lure the frisky trout or the hard-pulling black bass to their destruction.
jointedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪntəd/
having joints or jointed segments
From this reading It was not the kind of fishing that the boys preferred, because they were accustomed to using jointed rods, and even casting artificial flies with which to lure the frisky trout or the hard-pulling black bass to their destruction.
and nothing more
From this reading But as Buster wisely declared, “When you’re fish hungry you’ve just got to shut your eyes and get ’em any old way; results are what count then, not methods.”
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was not the kind of fishing that the boys preferred, because they were accustomed to using jointed rods, and even casting artificial flies with which to lure the frisky trout or the hard-pulling black bass to their destruction.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading WHEN THE STORM CAME As Buster had taken a survey of the situation before darkness came along, he knew of a promising point close at hand.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Here they could toss their lines out, and let the current drag them partly down-stream.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Here they could toss their lines out, and let the current drag them partly down-stream.
lurenounUS /lʊr/
qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
From this reading It was not the kind of fishing that the boys preferred, because they were accustomed to using jointed rods, and even casting artificial flies with which to lure the frisky trout or the hard-pulling black bass to their destruction.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading But as Buster wisely declared, “When you’re fish hungry you’ve just got to shut your eyes and get ’em any old way; results are what count then, not methods.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not the kind of fishing that the boys preferred, because they were accustomed to using jointed rods, and even casting artificial flies with which to lure the frisky trout or the hard-pulling black bass to their destruction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN THE STORM CAME As Buster had taken a survey of the situation before darkness came along, he knew of a promising point close at hand.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But as Buster wisely declared, “When you’re fish hungry you’ve just got to shut your eyes and get ’em any old way; results are what count then, not methods.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was not the kind of fishing that the boys preferred, because they were accustomed to using jointed rods, and even casting artificial flies with which to lure the frisky trout or the hard-pulling black bass to their destruction.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Here they could toss their lines out, and let the current drag them partly down-stream.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Here they could toss their lines out, and let the current drag them partly down-stream.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading WHEN THE STORM CAME As Buster had taken a survey of the situation before darkness came along, he knew of a promising point close at hand.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading It was not the kind of fishing that the boys preferred, because they were accustomed to using jointed rods, and even casting artificial flies with which to lure the frisky trout or the hard-pulling black bass to their destruction.
in the near future
From this reading Presently Buster had a savage bite, and drew in a squirming victim.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading WHEN THE STORM CAME As Buster had taken a survey of the situation before darkness came along, he knew of a promising point close at hand.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But as Buster wisely declared, “When you’re fish hungry you’ve just got to shut your eyes and get ’em any old way; results are what count then, not methods.”
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading It was not the kind of fishing that the boys preferred, because they were accustomed to using jointed rods, and even casting artificial flies with which to lure the frisky trout or the hard-pulling black bass to their destruction.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Presently Buster had a savage bite, and drew in a squirming victim.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading But as Buster wisely declared, “When you’re fish hungry you’ve just got to shut your eyes and get ’em any old way; results are what count then, not methods.”
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading WHEN THE STORM CAME As Buster had taken a survey of the situation before darkness came along, he knew of a promising point close at hand.
squirmingverbUS /ˈskwɜːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “squirm” — to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading Presently Buster had a savage bite, and drew in a squirming victim.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading WHEN THE STORM CAME As Buster had taken a survey of the situation before darkness came along, he knew of a promising point close at hand.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading WHEN THE STORM CAME As Buster had taken a survey of the situation before darkness came along, he knew of a promising point close at hand.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading WHEN THE STORM CAME As Buster had taken a survey of the situation before darkness came along, he knew of a promising point close at hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not the kind of fishing that the boys preferred, because they were accustomed to using jointed rods, and even casting artificial flies with which to lure the frisky trout or the hard-pulling black bass to their destruction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN THE STORM CAME As Buster had taken a survey of the situation before darkness came along, he knew of a promising point close at hand.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Here they could toss their lines out, and let the current drag them partly down-stream.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Here they could toss their lines out, and let the current drag them partly down-stream.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But as Buster wisely declared, “When you’re fish hungry you’ve just got to shut your eyes and get ’em any old way; results are what count then, not methods.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here they could toss their lines out, and let the current drag them partly down-stream.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not the kind of fishing that the boys preferred, because they were accustomed to using jointed rods, and even casting artificial flies with which to lure the frisky trout or the hard-pulling black bass to their destruction.
tossverbUS /tɔːs/
throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Here they could toss their lines out, and let the current drag them partly down-stream.
troutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading It was not the kind of fishing that the boys preferred, because they were accustomed to using jointed rods, and even casting artificial flies with which to lure the frisky trout or the hard-pulling black bass to their destruction.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading It was not the kind of fishing that the boys preferred, because they were accustomed to using jointed rods, and even casting artificial flies with which to lure the frisky trout or the hard-pulling black bass to their destruction.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Presently Buster had a savage bite, and drew in a squirming victim.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not the kind of fishing that the boys preferred, because they were accustomed to using jointed rods, and even casting artificial flies with which to lure the frisky trout or the hard-pulling black bass to their destruction.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But as Buster wisely declared, “When you’re fish hungry you’ve just got to shut your eyes and get ’em any old way; results are what count then, not methods.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was not the kind of fishing that the boys preferred, because they were accustomed to using jointed rods, and even casting artificial flies with which to lure the frisky trout or the hard-pulling black bass to their destruction.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But as Buster wisely declared, “When you’re fish hungry you’ve just got to shut your eyes and get ’em any old way; results are what count then, not methods.”
at the time that
From this reading WHEN THE STORM CAME As Buster had taken a survey of the situation before darkness came along, he knew of a promising point close at hand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was not the kind of fishing that the boys preferred, because they were accustomed to using jointed rods, and even casting artificial flies with which to lure the frisky trout or the hard-pulling black bass to their destruction.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading But as Buster wisely declared, “When you’re fish hungry you’ve just got to shut your eyes and get ’em any old way; results are what count then, not methods.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was not the kind of fishing that the boys preferred, because they were accustomed to using jointed rods, and even casting artificial flies with which to lure the frisky trout or the hard-pulling black bass to their destruction.
you're
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From this reading But as Buster wisely declared, “When you’re fish hungry you’ve just got to shut your eyes and get ’em any old way; results are what count then, not methods.”
you've
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From this reading But as Buster wisely declared, “When you’re fish hungry you’ve just got to shut your eyes and get ’em any old way; results are what count then, not methods.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But as Buster wisely declared, “When you’re fish hungry you’ve just got to shut your eyes and get ’em any old way; results are what count then, not methods.”
