used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Up on the beach each one has a large basket containing clams for bait, extra hooks and leaders, a little can of oil for the reel, and any particular doo-dads dear to the heart of the individual fisherman.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading SURF FISHING All day long you see them stand thigh-deep in the surf, fishing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And an old newspaper, all ready to protect the anticipated catch from the rays of the sun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Up on the beach each one has a large basket containing clams for bait, extra hooks and leaders, a little can of oil for the reel, and any particular doo-dads dear to the heart of the individual fisherman.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading And an old newspaper, all ready to protect the anticipated catch from the rays of the sun.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Up on the beach each one has a large basket containing clams for bait, extra hooks and leaders, a little can of oil for the reel, and any particular doo-dads dear to the heart of the individual fisherman.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If they are very full of swank they will have a leather belt with a socket to hold the butt of the rod.
baitverbUS /beɪt/
harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading Up on the beach each one has a large basket containing clams for bait, extra hooks and leaders, a little can of oil for the reel, and any particular doo-dads dear to the heart of the individual fisherman.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading Up on the beach each one has a large basket containing clams for bait, extra hooks and leaders, a little can of oil for the reel, and any particular doo-dads dear to the heart of the individual fisherman.
bathingnounUS /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/
immersing the body in water or sunshine
From this reading Some of them wear bathing suits; others rubber hip-boots, or simply old clothes that won't mind getting wet.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Up on the beach each one has a large basket containing clams for bait, extra hooks and leaders, a little can of oil for the reel, and any particular doo-dads dear to the heart of the individual fisherman.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading If they are very full of swank they will have a leather belt with a socket to hold the butt of the rod.
buttverbUS /bʌt/
lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading If they are very full of swank they will have a leather belt with a socket to hold the butt of the rod.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Up on the beach each one has a large basket containing clams for bait, extra hooks and leaders, a little can of oil for the reel, and any particular doo-dads dear to the heart of the individual fisherman.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading And an old newspaper, all ready to protect the anticipated catch from the rays of the sun.
clamsnounUS /klæmz/
informal terms for money
From this reading Up on the beach each one has a large basket containing clams for bait, extra hooks and leaders, a little can of oil for the reel, and any particular doo-dads dear to the heart of the individual fisherman.
clothing in general
From this reading Some of them wear bathing suits; others rubber hip-boots, or simply old clothes that won't mind getting wet.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Up on the beach each one has a large basket containing clams for bait, extra hooks and leaders, a little can of oil for the reel, and any particular doo-dads dear to the heart of the individual fisherman.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading SURF FISHING All day long you see them stand thigh-deep in the surf, fishing.
dearly loved
From this reading Up on the beach each one has a large basket containing clams for bait, extra hooks and leaders, a little can of oil for the reel, and any particular doo-dads dear to the heart of the individual fisherman.
doo-dads
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From this reading Up on the beach each one has a large basket containing clams for bait, extra hooks and leaders, a little can of oil for the reel, and any particular doo-dads dear to the heart of the individual fisherman.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Up on the beach each one has a large basket containing clams for bait, extra hooks and leaders, a little can of oil for the reel, and any particular doo-dads dear to the heart of the individual fisherman.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Up on the beach each one has a large basket containing clams for bait, extra hooks and leaders, a little can of oil for the reel, and any particular doo-dads dear to the heart of the individual fisherman.
fishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading Up on the beach each one has a large basket containing clams for bait, extra hooks and leaders, a little can of oil for the reel, and any particular doo-dads dear to the heart of the individual fisherman.
FISHINGnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading SURF FISHING All day long you see them stand thigh-deep in the surf, fishing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Up on the beach each one has a large basket containing clams for bait, extra hooks and leaders, a little can of oil for the reel, and any particular doo-dads dear to the heart of the individual fisherman.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And an old newspaper, all ready to protect the anticipated catch from the rays of the sun.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading If they are very full of swank they will have a leather belt with a socket to hold the butt of the rod.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Some of them wear bathing suits; others rubber hip-boots, or simply old clothes that won't mind getting wet.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Up on the beach each one has a large basket containing clams for bait, extra hooks and leaders, a little can of oil for the reel, and any particular doo-dads dear to the heart of the individual fisherman.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If they are very full of swank they will have a leather belt with a socket to hold the butt of the rod.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Up on the beach each one has a large basket containing clams for bait, extra hooks and leaders, a little can of oil for the reel, and any particular doo-dads dear to the heart of the individual fisherman.
hip-boots
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From this reading Some of them wear bathing suits; others rubber hip-boots, or simply old clothes that won't mind getting wet.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading If they are very full of swank they will have a leather belt with a socket to hold the butt of the rod.
hooksnounUS /hʊks/
large strong hand (as of a fighter)
From this reading Up on the beach each one has a large basket containing clams for bait, extra hooks and leaders, a little can of oil for the reel, and any particular doo-dads dear to the heart of the individual fisherman.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If they are very full of swank they will have a leather belt with a socket to hold the butt of the rod.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SURF FISHING All day long you see them stand thigh-deep in the surf, fishing.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Up on the beach each one has a large basket containing clams for bait, extra hooks and leaders, a little can of oil for the reel, and any particular doo-dads dear to the heart of the individual fisherman.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Up on the beach each one has a large basket containing clams for bait, extra hooks and leaders, a little can of oil for the reel, and any particular doo-dads dear to the heart of the individual fisherman.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading Up on the beach each one has a large basket containing clams for bait, extra hooks and leaders, a little can of oil for the reel, and any particular doo-dads dear to the heart of the individual fisherman.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading If they are very full of swank they will have a leather belt with a socket to hold the butt of the rod.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Up on the beach each one has a large basket containing clams for bait, extra hooks and leaders, a little can of oil for the reel, and any particular doo-dads dear to the heart of the individual fisherman.
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 SURF FISHING All day long you see them stand thigh-deep in the surf, fishing.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Some of them wear bathing suits; others rubber hip-boots, or simply old clothes that won't mind getting wet.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading And an old newspaper, all ready to protect the anticipated catch from the rays of the sun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Up on the beach each one has a large basket containing clams for bait, extra hooks and leaders, a little can of oil for the reel, and any particular doo-dads dear to the heart of the individual fisherman.
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading Up on the beach each one has a large basket containing clams for bait, extra hooks and leaders, a little can of oil for the reel, and any particular doo-dads dear to the heart of the individual fisherman.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading And an old newspaper, all ready to protect the anticipated catch from the rays of the sun.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Up on the beach each one has a large basket containing clams for bait, extra hooks and leaders, a little can of oil for the reel, and any particular doo-dads dear to the heart of the individual fisherman.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Up on the beach each one has a large basket containing clams for bait, extra hooks and leaders, a little can of oil for the reel, and any particular doo-dads dear to the heart of the individual fisherman.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Some of them wear bathing suits; others rubber hip-boots, or simply old clothes that won't mind getting wet.
others
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From this reading Some of them wear bathing suits; others rubber hip-boots, or simply old clothes that won't mind getting wet.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Up on the beach each one has a large basket containing clams for bait, extra hooks and leaders, a little can of oil for the reel, and any particular doo-dads dear to the heart of the individual fisherman.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading And an old newspaper, all ready to protect the anticipated catch from the rays of the sun.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading And an old newspaper, all ready to protect the anticipated catch from the rays of the sun.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading And an old newspaper, all ready to protect the anticipated catch from the rays of the sun.
reelverbUS /riːl/
walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading Up on the beach each one has a large basket containing clams for bait, extra hooks and leaders, a little can of oil for the reel, and any particular doo-dads dear to the heart of the individual fisherman.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading If they are very full of swank they will have a leather belt with a socket to hold the butt of the rod.
rubbernounUS /ˈrʌbər/
an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
From this reading Some of them wear bathing suits; others rubber hip-boots, or simply old clothes that won't mind getting wet.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading SURF FISHING All day long you see them stand thigh-deep in the surf, fishing.
and nothing more
From this reading Some of them wear bathing suits; others rubber hip-boots, or simply old clothes that won't mind getting wet.
socketnounUS /ˈsɑːkət/
a bony hollow into which a structure fits
From this reading If they are very full of swank they will have a leather belt with a socket to hold the butt of the rod.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of them wear bathing suits; others rubber hip-boots, or simply old clothes that won't mind getting wet.
be standing; be upright
From this reading SURF FISHING All day long you see them stand thigh-deep in the surf, fishing.
suitsnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading Some of them wear bathing suits; others rubber hip-boots, or simply old clothes that won't mind getting wet.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading And an old newspaper, all ready to protect the anticipated catch from the rays of the sun.
SURFnounUS /sɜːrf/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading SURF FISHING All day long you see them stand thigh-deep in the surf, fishing.
swanknounUS /swæŋk/
elegance by virtue of being fashionable
From this reading If they are very full of swank they will have a leather belt with a socket to hold the butt of the rod.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some of them wear bathing suits; others rubber hip-boots, or simply old clothes that won't mind getting wet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SURF FISHING All day long you see them stand thigh-deep in the surf, fishing.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading SURF FISHING All day long you see them stand thigh-deep in the surf, fishing.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If they are very full of swank they will have a leather belt with a socket to hold the butt of the rod.
thigh-deep
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From this reading SURF FISHING All day long you see them stand thigh-deep in the surf, fishing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Up on the beach each one has a large basket containing clams for bait, extra hooks and leaders, a little can of oil for the reel, and any particular doo-dads dear to the heart of the individual fisherman.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up on the beach each one has a large basket containing clams for bait, extra hooks and leaders, a little can of oil for the reel, and any particular doo-dads dear to the heart of the individual fisherman.
precisely as stated
From this reading If they are very full of swank they will have a leather belt with a socket to hold the butt of the rod.
be dressed in
From this reading Some of them wear bathing suits; others rubber hip-boots, or simply old clothes that won't mind getting wet.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading Some of them wear bathing suits; others rubber hip-boots, or simply old clothes that won't mind getting wet.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If they are very full of swank they will have a leather belt with a socket to hold the butt of the rod.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If they are very full of swank they will have a leather belt with a socket to hold the butt of the rod.
won't
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From this reading Some of them wear bathing suits; others rubber hip-boots, or simply old clothes that won't mind getting wet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading SURF FISHING All day long you see them stand thigh-deep in the surf, fishing.
