used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Early the next morning Dan and the old Doctor set out for Wheeler's Ford.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was the nearest point, and while the fishing was not so good as at other places they knew the spot was what they wanted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was the nearest point, and while the fishing was not so good as at other places they knew the spot was what they wanted.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading JUSTICE "The last shadow of his Corinthian ministry had been lifted from his soul."
bluffsnounUS /blʌfs/
plural of “bluff” — a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This was one of the days when they would go fishing--but not for fish.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
CorinthiannounUS /kərˈɪnθiən/
a man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure
From this reading JUSTICE "The last shadow of his Corinthian ministry had been lifted from his soul."
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
Dan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Early the next morning Dan and the old Doctor set out for Wheeler's Ford.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading This was one of the days when they would go fishing--but not for fish.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Early the next morning Dan and the old Doctor set out for Wheeler's Ford.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early the next morning Dan and the old Doctor set out for Wheeler's Ford.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
enclose with a fence
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading This was one of the days when they would go fishing--but not for fish.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading It was the nearest point, and while the fishing was not so good as at other places they knew the spot was what they wanted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Early the next morning Dan and the old Doctor set out for Wheeler's Ford.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading Early the next morning Dan and the old Doctor set out for Wheeler's Ford.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading JUSTICE "The last shadow of his Corinthian ministry had been lifted from his soul."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This was one of the days when they would go fishing--but not for fish.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was the nearest point, and while the fishing was not so good as at other places they knew the spot was what they wanted.
grassyadjectiveUS /ˈɡræsi/
abounding in grass
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JUSTICE "The last shadow of his Corinthian ministry had been lifted from his soul."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JUSTICE "The last shadow of his Corinthian ministry had been lifted from his soul."
hooksnounUS /hʊks/
large strong hand (as of a fighter)
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the nearest point, and while the fishing was not so good as at other places they knew the spot was what they wanted.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading JUSTICE "The last shadow of his Corinthian ministry had been lifted from his soul."
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was the nearest point, and while the fishing was not so good as at other places they knew the spot was what they wanted.
immediately past
From this reading JUSTICE "The last shadow of his Corinthian ministry had been lifted from his soul."
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
held up in the air
From this reading JUSTICE "The last shadow of his Corinthian ministry had been lifted from his soul."
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
ministrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading JUSTICE "The last shadow of his Corinthian ministry had been lifted from his soul."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early the next morning Dan and the old Doctor set out for Wheeler's Ford.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading It was the nearest point, and while the fishing was not so good as at other places they knew the spot was what they wanted.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Early the next morning Dan and the old Doctor set out for Wheeler's Ford.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was the nearest point, and while the fishing was not so good as at other places they knew the spot was what they wanted.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JUSTICE "The last shadow of his Corinthian ministry had been lifted from his soul."
many times at short intervals
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Early the next morning Dan and the old Doctor set out for Wheeler's Ford.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This was one of the days when they would go fishing--but not for fish.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was the nearest point, and while the fishing was not so good as at other places they knew the spot was what they wanted.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Early the next morning Dan and the old Doctor set out for Wheeler's Ford.
over-hanging
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was the nearest point, and while the fishing was not so good as at other places they knew the spot was what they wanted.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It was the nearest point, and while the fishing was not so good as at other places they knew the spot was what they wanted.
rigverbUS /rɪɡ/
arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
roadsidenounUS /ˈroʊdsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Early the next morning Dan and the old Doctor set out for Wheeler's Ford.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading JUSTICE "The last shadow of his Corinthian ministry had been lifted from his soul."
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was the nearest point, and while the fishing was not so good as at other places they knew the spot was what they wanted.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading JUSTICE "The last shadow of his Corinthian ministry had been lifted from his soul."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was the nearest point, and while the fishing was not so good as at other places they knew the spot was what they wanted.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JUSTICE "The last shadow of his Corinthian ministry had been lifted from his soul."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the nearest point, and while the fishing was not so good as at other places they knew the spot was what they wanted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was one of the days when they would go fishing--but not for fish.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading It was the nearest point, and while the fishing was not so good as at other places they knew the spot was what they wanted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the nearest point, and while the fishing was not so good as at other places they knew the spot was what they wanted.
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 Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was the nearest point, and while the fishing was not so good as at other places they knew the spot was what they wanted.
Wheeler'snounUS /ˈwiːlərz/
possessive form of “wheeler” — Scottish archaeologist (1890-1976)
From this reading Early the next morning Dan and the old Doctor set out for Wheeler's Ford.
at the time that
From this reading This was one of the days when they would go fishing--but not for fish.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was the nearest point, and while the fishing was not so good as at other places they knew the spot was what they wanted.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading Leaving their rig by the roadside near the fence, the two friends wandered away up the stream; casting their hooks now and then at the likely places; taking a few fish; pausing often to enjoy the views of silver water, over-hanging trees, wooded bluffs, rocky bank or grassy slope, that changed always with the winding of the creek.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This was one of the days when they would go fishing--but not for fish.
