used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading But this violent agitation had passed away, though it was succeeded by a sensation hardly less exhilarating.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But this violent agitation had passed away, though it was succeeded by a sensation hardly less exhilarating.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was exciting work, and the blood of Leopold and Stumpy had been up to fever heat.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
biteverbUS /baɪt/
to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading It was exciting work, and the blood of Leopold and Stumpy had been up to fever heat.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Though the fish were caught and in the boat, the game was not played out--to return to the comparison with the gambler.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But this violent agitation had passed away, though it was succeeded by a sensation hardly less exhilarating.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Though the fish were caught and in the boat, the game was not played out--to return to the comparison with the gambler.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading Though the fish were caught and in the boat, the game was not played out--to return to the comparison with the gambler.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading It was exciting work, and the blood of Leopold and Stumpy had been up to fever heat.
exhilaratingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/
making lively and cheerful
From this reading But this violent agitation had passed away, though it was succeeded by a sensation hardly less exhilarating.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading It was exciting work, and the blood of Leopold and Stumpy had been up to fever heat.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
gamblernounUS /ˈɡæmblər/
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading Though the fish were caught and in the boat, the game was not played out--to return to the comparison with the gambler.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Though the fish were caught and in the boat, the game was not played out--to return to the comparison with the gambler.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was exciting work, and the blood of Leopold and Stumpy had been up to fever heat.
only a very short time before
From this reading But this violent agitation had passed away, though it was succeeded by a sensation hardly less exhilarating.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading It was exciting work, and the blood of Leopold and Stumpy had been up to fever heat.
HERRnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading HERR SCHLAGER.
ten 10s
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
Leopold
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From this reading It was exciting work, and the blood of Leopold and Stumpy had been up to fever heat.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But this violent agitation had passed away, though it was succeeded by a sensation hardly less exhilarating.
mackerelnounUS /ˈmækərəl/
flesh of very important usually small (to 18 in) fatty Atlantic fish
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
engage in
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though the fish were caught and in the boat, the game was not played out--to return to the comparison with the gambler.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Though the fish were caught and in the boat, the game was not played out--to return to the comparison with the gambler.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But this violent agitation had passed away, though it was succeeded by a sensation hardly less exhilarating.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Though the fish were caught and in the boat, the game was not played out--to return to the comparison with the gambler.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Though the fish were caught and in the boat, the game was not played out--to return to the comparison with the gambler.
SCHLAGER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HERR SCHLAGER.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading But this violent agitation had passed away, though it was succeeded by a sensation hardly less exhilarating.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
Stumpyadjective
short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature
From this reading It was exciting work, and the blood of Leopold and Stumpy had been up to fever heat.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading But this violent agitation had passed away, though it was succeeded by a sensation hardly less exhilarating.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But this violent agitation had passed away, though it was succeeded by a sensation hardly less exhilarating.
tinkers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was exciting work, and the blood of Leopold and Stumpy had been up to fever heat.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading But this violent agitation had passed away, though it was succeeded by a sensation hardly less exhilarating.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Though the fish were caught and in the boat, the game was not played out--to return to the comparison with the gambler.
at the time that
From this reading Four hundred and sixty mackerel, besides about twenty "tinkers," was a big fare for that season; but when this fish bite they make a business of it and an expert in the art may catch from forty to sixty in a minute.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Though the fish were caught and in the boat, the game was not played out--to return to the comparison with the gambler.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was exciting work, and the blood of Leopold and Stumpy had been up to fever heat.
