Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading THE ADIRONDACK CLUB--EMERSON AND AGASSIZ In the main, our occupations were those of a vacation, to kill time and escape from the daily groove.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Emerson has told the daily life in verse in "The Adirondacs," adding his own impressions of the place and time.

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From this reading THE ADIRONDACK CLUB--EMERSON AND AGASSIZ In the main, our occupations were those of a vacation, to kill time and escape from the daily groove.

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

From this reading Emerson has told the daily life in verse in "The Adirondacs," adding his own impressions of the place and time.

later than; following

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

United States naturalist (born in Switzerland) who studied fossil fish; recognized geological evidence that ice ages had occurred in North America (1807-1873)

From this reading THE ADIRONDACK CLUB--EMERSON AND AGASSIZ In the main, our occupations were those of a vacation, to kill time and escape from the daily groove.

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From this reading Lunch was at midday, and then long talks, discussions _de omnibus rebus et quibusdam aliis_; and it was surprising to find how many subjects we found germane to our situation.

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

From this reading THE ADIRONDACK CLUB--EMERSON AND AGASSIZ In the main, our occupations were those of a vacation, to kill time and escape from the daily groove.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading When the hunt was over we generally went out to paddle on the lake, Agassiz and Wyman to dredge or botanize or dissect the animals caught or killed; those of us who had interest in natural history watching the naturalists, the others searching the nooks and corners of the pretty sheet of water with its inlet brooks and its bays and recesses, or bathing from the rocks.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

past form of “bait” — harass with persistent criticism or carping

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

immersing the body in water or sunshine

From this reading When the hunt was over we generally went out to paddle on the lake, Agassiz and Wyman to dredge or botanize or dissect the animals caught or killed; those of us who had interest in natural history watching the naturalists, the others searching the nooks and corners of the pretty sheet of water with its inlet brooks and its bays and recesses, or bathing from the rocks.

plural of “bay” — an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading When the hunt was over we generally went out to paddle on the lake, Agassiz and Wyman to dredge or botanize or dissect the animals caught or killed; those of us who had interest in natural history watching the naturalists, the others searching the nooks and corners of the pretty sheet of water with its inlet brooks and its bays and recesses, or bathing from the rocks.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

collect and study plants

From this reading When the hunt was over we generally went out to paddle on the lake, Agassiz and Wyman to dredge or botanize or dissect the animals caught or killed; those of us who had interest in natural history watching the naturalists, the others searching the nooks and corners of the pretty sheet of water with its inlet brooks and its bays and recesses, or bathing from the rocks.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)

From this reading When the hunt was over we generally went out to paddle on the lake, Agassiz and Wyman to dredge or botanize or dissect the animals caught or killed; those of us who had interest in natural history watching the naturalists, the others searching the nooks and corners of the pretty sheet of water with its inlet brooks and its bays and recesses, or bathing from the rocks.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading When the hunt was over we generally went out to paddle on the lake, Agassiz and Wyman to dredge or botanize or dissect the animals caught or killed; those of us who had interest in natural history watching the naturalists, the others searching the nooks and corners of the pretty sheet of water with its inlet brooks and its bays and recesses, or bathing from the rocks.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading THE ADIRONDACK CLUB--EMERSON AND AGASSIZ In the main, our occupations were those of a vacation, to kill time and escape from the daily groove.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading When the hunt was over we generally went out to paddle on the lake, Agassiz and Wyman to dredge or botanize or dissect the animals caught or killed; those of us who had interest in natural history watching the naturalists, the others searching the nooks and corners of the pretty sheet of water with its inlet brooks and its bays and recesses, or bathing from the rocks.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading THE ADIRONDACK CLUB--EMERSON AND AGASSIZ In the main, our occupations were those of a vacation, to kill time and escape from the daily groove.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Lunch was at midday, and then long talks, discussions _de omnibus rebus et quibusdam aliis_; and it was surprising to find how many subjects we found germane to our situation.

plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading Lunch was at midday, and then long talks, discussions _de omnibus rebus et quibusdam aliis_; and it was surprising to find how many subjects we found germane to our situation.

cut open or cut apart

From this reading When the hunt was over we generally went out to paddle on the lake, Agassiz and Wyman to dredge or botanize or dissect the animals caught or killed; those of us who had interest in natural history watching the naturalists, the others searching the nooks and corners of the pretty sheet of water with its inlet brooks and its bays and recesses, or bathing from the rocks.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

cover before cooking

From this reading When the hunt was over we generally went out to paddle on the lake, Agassiz and Wyman to dredge or botanize or dissect the animals caught or killed; those of us who had interest in natural history watching the naturalists, the others searching the nooks and corners of the pretty sheet of water with its inlet brooks and its bays and recesses, or bathing from the rocks.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)

From this reading THE ADIRONDACK CLUB--EMERSON AND AGASSIZ In the main, our occupations were those of a vacation, to kill time and escape from the daily groove.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading THE ADIRONDACK CLUB--EMERSON AND AGASSIZ In the main, our occupations were those of a vacation, to kill time and escape from the daily groove.

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

From this reading Lunch was at midday, and then long talks, discussions _de omnibus rebus et quibusdam aliis_; and it was surprising to find how many subjects we found germane to our situation.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Lunch was at midday, and then long talks, discussions _de omnibus rebus et quibusdam aliis_; and it was surprising to find how many subjects we found germane to our situation.

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

set up or found

From this reading Lunch was at midday, and then long talks, discussions _de omnibus rebus et quibusdam aliis_; and it was surprising to find how many subjects we found germane to our situation.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE ADIRONDACK CLUB--EMERSON AND AGASSIZ In the main, our occupations were those of a vacation, to kill time and escape from the daily groove.

usually; as a rule

From this reading When the hunt was over we generally went out to paddle on the lake, Agassiz and Wyman to dredge or botanize or dissect the animals caught or killed; those of us who had interest in natural history watching the naturalists, the others searching the nooks and corners of the pretty sheet of water with its inlet brooks and its bays and recesses, or bathing from the rocks.

relevant and appropriate

From this reading Lunch was at midday, and then long talks, discussions _de omnibus rebus et quibusdam aliis_; and it was surprising to find how many subjects we found germane to our situation.

a long narrow furrow cut either by a natural process (such as erosion) or by a tool (as e.g. a groove in a phonograph record)

From this reading THE ADIRONDACK CLUB--EMERSON AND AGASSIZ In the main, our occupations were those of a vacation, to kill time and escape from the daily groove.

plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading When the hunt was over we generally went out to paddle on the lake, Agassiz and Wyman to dredge or botanize or dissect the animals caught or killed; those of us who had interest in natural history watching the naturalists, the others searching the nooks and corners of the pretty sheet of water with its inlet brooks and its bays and recesses, or bathing from the rocks.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Emerson has told the daily life in verse in "The Adirondacs," adding his own impressions of the place and time.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

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

From this reading Emerson has told the daily life in verse in "The Adirondacs," adding his own impressions of the place and time.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading When the hunt was over we generally went out to paddle on the lake, Agassiz and Wyman to dredge or botanize or dissect the animals caught or killed; those of us who had interest in natural history watching the naturalists, the others searching the nooks and corners of the pretty sheet of water with its inlet brooks and its bays and recesses, or bathing from the rocks.

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

From this reading Lunch was at midday, and then long talks, discussions _de omnibus rebus et quibusdam aliis_; and it was surprising to find how many subjects we found germane to our situation.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading When the hunt was over we generally went out to paddle on the lake, Agassiz and Wyman to dredge or botanize or dissect the animals caught or killed; those of us who had interest in natural history watching the naturalists, the others searching the nooks and corners of the pretty sheet of water with its inlet brooks and its bays and recesses, or bathing from the rocks.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Emerson has told the daily life in verse in "The Adirondacs," adding his own impressions of the place and time.

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

From this reading THE ADIRONDACK CLUB--EMERSON AND AGASSIZ In the main, our occupations were those of a vacation, to kill time and escape from the daily groove.

an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)

From this reading When the hunt was over we generally went out to paddle on the lake, Agassiz and Wyman to dredge or botanize or dissect the animals caught or killed; those of us who had interest in natural history watching the naturalists, the others searching the nooks and corners of the pretty sheet of water with its inlet brooks and its bays and recesses, or bathing from the rocks.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading When the hunt was over we generally went out to paddle on the lake, Agassiz and Wyman to dredge or botanize or dissect the animals caught or killed; those of us who had interest in natural history watching the naturalists, the others searching the nooks and corners of the pretty sheet of water with its inlet brooks and its bays and recesses, or bathing from the rocks.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Lunch was at midday, and then long talks, discussions _de omnibus rebus et quibusdam aliis_; and it was surprising to find how many subjects we found germane to our situation.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading When the hunt was over we generally went out to paddle on the lake, Agassiz and Wyman to dredge or botanize or dissect the animals caught or killed; those of us who had interest in natural history watching the naturalists, the others searching the nooks and corners of the pretty sheet of water with its inlet brooks and its bays and recesses, or bathing from the rocks.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading THE ADIRONDACK CLUB--EMERSON AND AGASSIZ In the main, our occupations were those of a vacation, to kill time and escape from the daily groove.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading When the hunt was over we generally went out to paddle on the lake, Agassiz and Wyman to dredge or botanize or dissect the animals caught or killed; those of us who had interest in natural history watching the naturalists, the others searching the nooks and corners of the pretty sheet of water with its inlet brooks and its bays and recesses, or bathing from the rocks.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Emerson has told the daily life in verse in "The Adirondacs," adding his own impressions of the place and time.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

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 Lunch was at midday, and then long talks, discussions _de omnibus rebus et quibusdam aliis_; and it was surprising to find how many subjects we found germane to our situation.

take the midday meal

From this reading Lunch was at midday, and then long talks, discussions _de omnibus rebus et quibusdam aliis_; and it was surprising to find how many subjects we found germane to our situation.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

most important element

From this reading THE ADIRONDACK CLUB--EMERSON AND AGASSIZ In the main, our occupations were those of a vacation, to kill time and escape from the daily groove.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Lunch was at midday, and then long talks, discussions _de omnibus rebus et quibusdam aliis_; and it was surprising to find how many subjects we found germane to our situation.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

the middle of the day

From this reading Lunch was at midday, and then long talks, discussions _de omnibus rebus et quibusdam aliis_; and it was surprising to find how many subjects we found germane to our situation.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading When the hunt was over we generally went out to paddle on the lake, Agassiz and Wyman to dredge or botanize or dissect the animals caught or killed; those of us who had interest in natural history watching the naturalists, the others searching the nooks and corners of the pretty sheet of water with its inlet brooks and its bays and recesses, or bathing from the rocks.

plural of “naturalist” — an advocate of the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms

From this reading When the hunt was over we generally went out to paddle on the lake, Agassiz and Wyman to dredge or botanize or dissect the animals caught or killed; those of us who had interest in natural history watching the naturalists, the others searching the nooks and corners of the pretty sheet of water with its inlet brooks and its bays and recesses, or bathing from the rocks.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

plural of “nook” — a sheltered and secluded place

From this reading When the hunt was over we generally went out to paddle on the lake, Agassiz and Wyman to dredge or botanize or dissect the animals caught or killed; those of us who had interest in natural history watching the naturalists, the others searching the nooks and corners of the pretty sheet of water with its inlet brooks and its bays and recesses, or bathing from the rocks.

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading THE ADIRONDACK CLUB--EMERSON AND AGASSIZ In the main, our occupations were those of a vacation, to kill time and escape from the daily groove.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ADIRONDACK CLUB--EMERSON AND AGASSIZ In the main, our occupations were those of a vacation, to kill time and escape from the daily groove.

an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author

From this reading Lunch was at midday, and then long talks, discussions _de omnibus rebus et quibusdam aliis_; and it was surprising to find how many subjects we found germane to our situation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

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

From this reading When the hunt was over we generally went out to paddle on the lake, Agassiz and Wyman to dredge or botanize or dissect the animals caught or killed; those of us who had interest in natural history watching the naturalists, the others searching the nooks and corners of the pretty sheet of water with its inlet brooks and its bays and recesses, or bathing from the rocks.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE ADIRONDACK CLUB--EMERSON AND AGASSIZ In the main, our occupations were those of a vacation, to kill time and escape from the daily groove.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

above and across; more than

From this reading When the hunt was over we generally went out to paddle on the lake, Agassiz and Wyman to dredge or botanize or dissect the animals caught or killed; those of us who had interest in natural history watching the naturalists, the others searching the nooks and corners of the pretty sheet of water with its inlet brooks and its bays and recesses, or bathing from the rocks.

travel past

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Emerson has told the daily life in verse in "The Adirondacs," adding his own impressions of the place and time.

propel with a paddle

From this reading When the hunt was over we generally went out to paddle on the lake, Agassiz and Wyman to dredge or botanize or dissect the animals caught or killed; those of us who had interest in natural history watching the naturalists, the others searching the nooks and corners of the pretty sheet of water with its inlet brooks and its bays and recesses, or bathing from the rocks.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Emerson has told the daily life in verse in "The Adirondacs," adding his own impressions of the place and time.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading When the hunt was over we generally went out to paddle on the lake, Agassiz and Wyman to dredge or botanize or dissect the animals caught or killed; those of us who had interest in natural history watching the naturalists, the others searching the nooks and corners of the pretty sheet of water with its inlet brooks and its bays and recesses, or bathing from the rocks.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

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

From this reading Lunch was at midday, and then long talks, discussions _de omnibus rebus et quibusdam aliis_; and it was surprising to find how many subjects we found germane to our situation.

a puzzle where you decode a message consisting of pictures representing syllables and words

From this reading Lunch was at midday, and then long talks, discussions _de omnibus rebus et quibusdam aliis_; and it was surprising to find how many subjects we found germane to our situation.

plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business

From this reading When the hunt was over we generally went out to paddle on the lake, Agassiz and Wyman to dredge or botanize or dissect the animals caught or killed; those of us who had interest in natural history watching the naturalists, the others searching the nooks and corners of the pretty sheet of water with its inlet brooks and its bays and recesses, or bathing from the rocks.

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

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading When the hunt was over we generally went out to paddle on the lake, Agassiz and Wyman to dredge or botanize or dissect the animals caught or killed; those of us who had interest in natural history watching the naturalists, the others searching the nooks and corners of the pretty sheet of water with its inlet brooks and its bays and recesses, or bathing from the rocks.

plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading When the hunt was over we generally went out to paddle on the lake, Agassiz and Wyman to dredge or botanize or dissect the animals caught or killed; those of us who had interest in natural history watching the naturalists, the others searching the nooks and corners of the pretty sheet of water with its inlet brooks and its bays and recesses, or bathing from the rocks.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading When the hunt was over we generally went out to paddle on the lake, Agassiz and Wyman to dredge or botanize or dissect the animals caught or killed; those of us who had interest in natural history watching the naturalists, the others searching the nooks and corners of the pretty sheet of water with its inlet brooks and its bays and recesses, or bathing from the rocks.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Lunch was at midday, and then long talks, discussions _de omnibus rebus et quibusdam aliis_; and it was surprising to find how many subjects we found germane to our situation.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Lunch was at midday, and then long talks, discussions _de omnibus rebus et quibusdam aliis_; and it was surprising to find how many subjects we found germane to our situation.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading Lunch was at midday, and then long talks, discussions _de omnibus rebus et quibusdam aliis_; and it was surprising to find how many subjects we found germane to our situation.

a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading Lunch was at midday, and then long talks, discussions _de omnibus rebus et quibusdam aliis_; and it was surprising to find how many subjects we found germane to our situation.

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

From this reading THE ADIRONDACK CLUB--EMERSON AND AGASSIZ In the main, our occupations were those of a vacation, to kill time and escape from the daily groove.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading THE ADIRONDACK CLUB--EMERSON AND AGASSIZ In the main, our occupations were those of a vacation, to kill time and escape from the daily groove.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE ADIRONDACK CLUB--EMERSON AND AGASSIZ In the main, our occupations were those of a vacation, to kill time and escape from the daily groove.

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

From this reading THE ADIRONDACK CLUB--EMERSON AND AGASSIZ In the main, our occupations were those of a vacation, to kill time and escape from the daily groove.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Emerson has told the daily life in verse in "The Adirondacs," adding his own impressions of the place and time.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When the hunt was over we generally went out to paddle on the lake, Agassiz and Wyman to dredge or botanize or dissect the animals caught or killed; those of us who had interest in natural history watching the naturalists, the others searching the nooks and corners of the pretty sheet of water with its inlet brooks and its bays and recesses, or bathing from the rocks.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading THE ADIRONDACK CLUB--EMERSON AND AGASSIZ In the main, our occupations were those of a vacation, to kill time and escape from the daily groove.

meat from a deer used as food

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

literature in metrical form

From this reading Emerson has told the daily life in verse in "The Adirondacs," adding his own impressions of the place and time.

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

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading When the hunt was over we generally went out to paddle on the lake, Agassiz and Wyman to dredge or botanize or dissect the animals caught or killed; those of us who had interest in natural history watching the naturalists, the others searching the nooks and corners of the pretty sheet of water with its inlet brooks and its bays and recesses, or bathing from the rocks.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

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

From this reading THE ADIRONDACK CLUB--EMERSON AND AGASSIZ In the main, our occupations were those of a vacation, to kill time and escape from the daily groove.

at the time that

From this reading When the hunt was over we generally went out to paddle on the lake, Agassiz and Wyman to dredge or botanize or dissect the animals caught or killed; those of us who had interest in natural history watching the naturalists, the others searching the nooks and corners of the pretty sheet of water with its inlet brooks and its bays and recesses, or bathing from the rocks.

which person or people

From this reading Some took their guides and made exploration, by land or water; after breakfast there was firing at a mark, a few rounds each, for those who were riflemen; then, if venison was needed, we put the dog out on the hills; one boat went to overhaul the set lines baited the evening before for the lake trout.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When the hunt was over we generally went out to paddle on the lake, Agassiz and Wyman to dredge or botanize or dissect the animals caught or killed; those of us who had interest in natural history watching the naturalists, the others searching the nooks and corners of the pretty sheet of water with its inlet brooks and its bays and recesses, or bathing from the rocks.

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From this reading When the hunt was over we generally went out to paddle on the lake, Agassiz and Wyman to dredge or botanize or dissect the animals caught or killed; those of us who had interest in natural history watching the naturalists, the others searching the nooks and corners of the pretty sheet of water with its inlet brooks and its bays and recesses, or bathing from the rocks.