Chapter VI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

anew

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

(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 It's all over.

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

harass with persistent criticism or carping

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "I ought to have tried before.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading I must look out for another boat."

a youthful male person

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading "Too late!" groaned Stan.

draw slowly or heavily

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I ought to have tried before.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

fasten with a hook

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I ought to have tried before.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

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From this reading It's all over.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading "Too late!" groaned Stan.

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 He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I must look out for another boat."

engage in

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I must look out for another boat."

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading "I ought to have tried before.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I must look out for another boat."

above and across; more than

From this reading It's all over.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

select carefully from a group

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Too late!" groaned Stan.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading "I ought to have tried before.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He paused here long enough to see the boy hook and draw in another fish, then bait again, and-- Stan was in agony, for the boy hesitated, paused to pick up a basket and examine its contents, and then he seemed as if he were satisfied and about to haul up his anchor and make for the shore.