used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGER It was at the close of a pleasant afternoon four days after the arrival of the young men at Camp Roy, and Mrs. Archibald was seated on a camp-stool near the edge of the lake intently fishing.
adjunctsnounUS /ˈædʒʌŋkts/
plural of “adjunct” — something added to another thing but not an essential part of it
From this reading By her side stood Phil Matlack, who had volunteered to interpose himself between her and all the disagreeable adjuncts of angling.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A STRANGER It was at the close of a pleasant afternoon four days after the arrival of the young men at Camp Roy, and Mrs. Archibald was seated on a camp-stool near the edge of the lake intently fishing.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A STRANGER It was at the close of a pleasant afternoon four days after the arrival of the young men at Camp Roy, and Mrs. Archibald was seated on a camp-stool near the edge of the lake intently fishing.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Fishing in this pleasant wise had become very agreeable to the good lady, and she found pleasures in camp life which she had not anticipated.
(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 By her side stood Phil Matlack, who had volunteered to interpose himself between her and all the disagreeable adjuncts of angling.
in addition
From this reading Her husband was in a boat some distance out on the lake, and he was also fishing, but she did not care for that style of sport; the fish were too big and the boat too small.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STRANGER It was at the close of a pleasant afternoon four days after the arrival of the young men at Camp Roy, and Mrs. Archibald was seated on a camp-stool near the edge of the lake intently fishing.
anglingnounUS /ˈæŋɡlɪŋ/
fishing with a hook and line (and usually a pole)
From this reading By her side stood Phil Matlack, who had volunteered to interpose himself between her and all the disagreeable adjuncts of angling.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Fishing in this pleasant wise had become very agreeable to the good lady, and she found pleasures in camp life which she had not anticipated.
Archibald
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From this reading A STRANGER It was at the close of a pleasant afternoon four days after the arrival of the young men at Camp Roy, and Mrs. Archibald was seated on a camp-stool near the edge of the lake intently fishing.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading A STRANGER It was at the close of a pleasant afternoon four days after the arrival of the young men at Camp Roy, and Mrs. Archibald was seated on a camp-stool near the edge of the lake intently fishing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A STRANGER It was at the close of a pleasant afternoon four days after the arrival of the young men at Camp Roy, and Mrs. Archibald was seated on a camp-stool near the edge of the lake intently fishing.
baitverbUS /beɪt/
harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading He put the bait upon her hook, he told her when her cork was bobbing sufficiently to justify a jerk, and when she caught a little fish he took it off the hook.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Fishing in this pleasant wise had become very agreeable to the good lady, and she found pleasures in camp life which she had not anticipated.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading By her side stood Phil Matlack, who had volunteered to interpose himself between her and all the disagreeable adjuncts of angling.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her husband was in a boat some distance out on the lake, and he was also fishing, but she did not care for that style of sport; the fish were too big and the boat too small.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Her husband was in a boat some distance out on the lake, and he was also fishing, but she did not care for that style of sport; the fish were too big and the boat too small.
bobbingverbUS /ˈbɑːbɪŋ/
inflected form of “bob” — move up and down repeatedly
From this reading He put the bait upon her hook, he told her when her cork was bobbing sufficiently to justify a jerk, and when she caught a little fish he took it off the hook.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her husband was in a boat some distance out on the lake, and he was also fishing, but she did not care for that style of sport; the fish were too big and the boat too small.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By her side stood Phil Matlack, who had volunteered to interpose himself between her and all the disagreeable adjuncts of angling.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A STRANGER It was at the close of a pleasant afternoon four days after the arrival of the young men at Camp Roy, and Mrs. Archibald was seated on a camp-stool near the edge of the lake intently fishing.
camp-stool
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From this reading A STRANGER It was at the close of a pleasant afternoon four days after the arrival of the young men at Camp Roy, and Mrs. Archibald was seated on a camp-stool near the edge of the lake intently fishing.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Her husband was in a boat some distance out on the lake, and he was also fishing, but she did not care for that style of sport; the fish were too big and the boat too small.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He put the bait upon her hook, he told her when her cork was bobbing sufficiently to justify a jerk, and when she caught a little fish he took it off the hook.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading A STRANGER It was at the close of a pleasant afternoon four days after the arrival of the young men at Camp Roy, and Mrs. Archibald was seated on a camp-stool near the edge of the lake intently fishing.
corknounUS /kɔːrk/
outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc.
From this reading He put the bait upon her hook, he told her when her cork was bobbing sufficiently to justify a jerk, and when she caught a little fish he took it off the hook.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A STRANGER It was at the close of a pleasant afternoon four days after the arrival of the young men at Camp Roy, and Mrs. Archibald was seated on a camp-stool near the edge of the lake intently fishing.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Her husband was in a boat some distance out on the lake, and he was also fishing, but she did not care for that style of sport; the fish were too big and the boat too small.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading By her side stood Phil Matlack, who had volunteered to interpose himself between her and all the disagreeable adjuncts of angling.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Her husband was in a boat some distance out on the lake, and he was also fishing, but she did not care for that style of sport; the fish were too big and the boat too small.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading A STRANGER It was at the close of a pleasant afternoon four days after the arrival of the young men at Camp Roy, and Mrs. Archibald was seated on a camp-stool near the edge of the lake intently fishing.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading He put the bait upon her hook, he told her when her cork was bobbing sufficiently to justify a jerk, and when she caught a little fish he took it off the hook.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading A STRANGER It was at the close of a pleasant afternoon four days after the arrival of the young men at Camp Roy, and Mrs. Archibald was seated on a camp-stool near the edge of the lake intently fishing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her husband was in a boat some distance out on the lake, and he was also fishing, but she did not care for that style of sport; the fish were too big and the boat too small.
set up or found
From this reading Fishing in this pleasant wise had become very agreeable to the good lady, and she found pleasures in camp life which she had not anticipated.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading A STRANGER It was at the close of a pleasant afternoon four days after the arrival of the young men at Camp Roy, and Mrs. Archibald was seated on a camp-stool near the edge of the lake intently fishing.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Fishing in this pleasant wise had become very agreeable to the good lady, and she found pleasures in camp life which she had not anticipated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By her side stood Phil Matlack, who had volunteered to interpose himself between her and all the disagreeable adjuncts of angling.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He put the bait upon her hook, he told her when her cork was bobbing sufficiently to justify a jerk, and when she caught a little fish he took it off the hook.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading By her side stood Phil Matlack, who had volunteered to interpose himself between her and all the disagreeable adjuncts of angling.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading By her side stood Phil Matlack, who had volunteered to interpose himself between her and all the disagreeable adjuncts of angling.
hookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading He put the bait upon her hook, he told her when her cork was bobbing sufficiently to justify a jerk, and when she caught a little fish he took it off the hook.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Her husband was in a boat some distance out on the lake, and he was also fishing, but she did not care for that style of sport; the fish were too big and the boat too small.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fishing in this pleasant wise had become very agreeable to the good lady, and she found pleasures in camp life which she had not anticipated.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading A STRANGER It was at the close of a pleasant afternoon four days after the arrival of the young men at Camp Roy, and Mrs. Archibald was seated on a camp-stool near the edge of the lake intently fishing.
interposeverbUS /ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/
be or come between
From this reading By her side stood Phil Matlack, who had volunteered to interpose himself between her and all the disagreeable adjuncts of angling.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A STRANGER It was at the close of a pleasant afternoon four days after the arrival of the young men at Camp Roy, and Mrs. Archibald was seated on a camp-stool near the edge of the lake intently fishing.
jerkverbUS /dʒɜːrk/
pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading He put the bait upon her hook, he told her when her cork was bobbing sufficiently to justify a jerk, and when she caught a little fish he took it off the hook.
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading He put the bait upon her hook, he told her when her cork was bobbing sufficiently to justify a jerk, and when she caught a little fish he took it off the hook.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Fishing in this pleasant wise had become very agreeable to the good lady, and she found pleasures in camp life which she had not anticipated.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading A STRANGER It was at the close of a pleasant afternoon four days after the arrival of the young men at Camp Roy, and Mrs. Archibald was seated on a camp-stool near the edge of the lake intently fishing.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Fishing in this pleasant wise had become very agreeable to the good lady, and she found pleasures in camp life which she had not anticipated.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He put the bait upon her hook, he told her when her cork was bobbing sufficiently to justify a jerk, and when she caught a little fish he took it off the hook.
Matlack
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By her side stood Phil Matlack, who had volunteered to interpose himself between her and all the disagreeable adjuncts of angling.
the force of workers available
From this reading A STRANGER It was at the close of a pleasant afternoon four days after the arrival of the young men at Camp Roy, and Mrs. Archibald was seated on a camp-stool near the edge of the lake intently fishing.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A STRANGER It was at the close of a pleasant afternoon four days after the arrival of the young men at Camp Roy, and Mrs. Archibald was seated on a camp-stool near the edge of the lake intently fishing.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A STRANGER It was at the close of a pleasant afternoon four days after the arrival of the young men at Camp Roy, and Mrs. Archibald was seated on a camp-stool near the edge of the lake intently fishing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fishing in this pleasant wise had become very agreeable to the good lady, and she found pleasures in camp life which she had not anticipated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STRANGER It was at the close of a pleasant afternoon four days after the arrival of the young men at Camp Roy, and Mrs. Archibald was seated on a camp-stool near the edge of the lake intently fishing.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He put the bait upon her hook, he told her when her cork was bobbing sufficiently to justify a jerk, and when she caught a little fish he took it off the hook.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A STRANGER It was at the close of a pleasant afternoon four days after the arrival of the young men at Camp Roy, and Mrs. Archibald was seated on a camp-stool near the edge of the lake intently fishing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Her husband was in a boat some distance out on the lake, and he was also fishing, but she did not care for that style of sport; the fish were too big and the boat too small.
Phil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By her side stood Phil Matlack, who had volunteered to interpose himself between her and all the disagreeable adjuncts of angling.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading A STRANGER It was at the close of a pleasant afternoon four days after the arrival of the young men at Camp Roy, and Mrs. Archibald was seated on a camp-stool near the edge of the lake intently fishing.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Fishing in this pleasant wise had become very agreeable to the good lady, and she found pleasures in camp life which she had not anticipated.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He put the bait upon her hook, he told her when her cork was bobbing sufficiently to justify a jerk, and when she caught a little fish he took it off the hook.
Roy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A STRANGER It was at the close of a pleasant afternoon four days after the arrival of the young men at Camp Roy, and Mrs. Archibald was seated on a camp-stool near the edge of the lake intently fishing.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading A STRANGER It was at the close of a pleasant afternoon four days after the arrival of the young men at Camp Roy, and Mrs. Archibald was seated on a camp-stool near the edge of the lake intently fishing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He put the bait upon her hook, he told her when her cork was bobbing sufficiently to justify a jerk, and when she caught a little fish he took it off the hook.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading By her side stood Phil Matlack, who had volunteered to interpose himself between her and all the disagreeable adjuncts of angling.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her husband was in a boat some distance out on the lake, and he was also fishing, but she did not care for that style of sport; the fish were too big and the boat too small.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Her husband was in a boat some distance out on the lake, and he was also fishing, but she did not care for that style of sport; the fish were too big and the boat too small.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Her husband was in a boat some distance out on the lake, and he was also fishing, but she did not care for that style of sport; the fish were too big and the boat too small.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading By her side stood Phil Matlack, who had volunteered to interpose himself between her and all the disagreeable adjuncts of angling.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading A STRANGER It was at the close of a pleasant afternoon four days after the arrival of the young men at Camp Roy, and Mrs. Archibald was seated on a camp-stool near the edge of the lake intently fishing.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her husband was in a boat some distance out on the lake, and he was also fishing, but she did not care for that style of sport; the fish were too big and the boat too small.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading He put the bait upon her hook, he told her when her cork was bobbing sufficiently to justify a jerk, and when she caught a little fish he took it off the hook.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her husband was in a boat some distance out on the lake, and he was also fishing, but she did not care for that style of sport; the fish were too big and the boat too small.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRANGER It was at the close of a pleasant afternoon four days after the arrival of the young men at Camp Roy, and Mrs. Archibald was seated on a camp-stool near the edge of the lake intently fishing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Fishing in this pleasant wise had become very agreeable to the good lady, and she found pleasures in camp life which she had not anticipated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By her side stood Phil Matlack, who had volunteered to interpose himself between her and all the disagreeable adjuncts of angling.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He put the bait upon her hook, he told her when her cork was bobbing sufficiently to justify a jerk, and when she caught a little fish he took it off the hook.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Her husband was in a boat some distance out on the lake, and he was also fishing, but she did not care for that style of sport; the fish were too big and the boat too small.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He put the bait upon her hook, he told her when her cork was bobbing sufficiently to justify a jerk, and when she caught a little fish he took it off the hook.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He put the bait upon her hook, he told her when her cork was bobbing sufficiently to justify a jerk, and when she caught a little fish he took it off the hook.
precisely as stated
From this reading Fishing in this pleasant wise had become very agreeable to the good lady, and she found pleasures in camp life which she had not anticipated.
volunteeredverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrd/
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading By her side stood Phil Matlack, who had volunteered to interpose himself between her and all the disagreeable adjuncts of angling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A STRANGER It was at the close of a pleasant afternoon four days after the arrival of the young men at Camp Roy, and Mrs. Archibald was seated on a camp-stool near the edge of the lake intently fishing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her husband was in a boat some distance out on the lake, and he was also fishing, but she did not care for that style of sport; the fish were too big and the boat too small.
at the time that
From this reading He put the bait upon her hook, he told her when her cork was bobbing sufficiently to justify a jerk, and when she caught a little fish he took it off the hook.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fishing in this pleasant wise had become very agreeable to the good lady, and she found pleasures in camp life which she had not anticipated.
which person or people
From this reading By her side stood Phil Matlack, who had volunteered to interpose himself between her and all the disagreeable adjuncts of angling.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Fishing in this pleasant wise had become very agreeable to the good lady, and she found pleasures in camp life which she had not anticipated.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A STRANGER It was at the close of a pleasant afternoon four days after the arrival of the young men at Camp Roy, and Mrs. Archibald was seated on a camp-stool near the edge of the lake intently fishing.
