Chapter IX

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

From this reading She was a fisher of men, but fished only for the love of fishing, and it was her pleasure while her victims still writhed to unhook them as tenderly as might be and let them flap ungracefully back into their own element.

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

From this reading She was a fisher of men, but fished only for the love of fishing, and it was her pleasure while her victims still writhed to unhook them as tenderly as might be and let them flap ungracefully back into their own element.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading The kind of romance, the kind of sentiment, in which she indulged she had come to regard as highly specialized art in which she was Past Grand Mistress.

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

From this reading The kind of romance, the kind of sentiment, in which she indulged she had come to regard as highly specialized art in which she was Past Grand Mistress.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading She had rejoiced in it, moreover, because she had been aware that, no matter how dangerous she might prove to be with others, with herself she had not been dangerous.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading She was a fisher of men, but fished only for the love of fishing, and it was her pleasure while her victims still writhed to unhook them as tenderly as might be and let them flap ungracefully back into their own element.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading She had rejoiced in it, moreover, because she had been aware that, no matter how dangerous she might prove to be with others, with herself she had not been dangerous.

for the reason that

From this reading She had rejoiced in it, moreover, because she had been aware that, no matter how dangerous she might prove to be with others, with herself she had not been dangerous.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had rejoiced in it, moreover, because she had been aware that, no matter how dangerous she might prove to be with others, with herself she had not been dangerous.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She was a fisher of men, but fished only for the love of fishing, and it was her pleasure while her victims still writhed to unhook them as tenderly as might be and let them flap ungracefully back into their own element.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The kind of romance, the kind of sentiment, in which she indulged she had come to regard as highly specialized art in which she was Past Grand Mistress.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Her fly-book was a curiosity and of infinite variety.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading She had rejoiced in it, moreover, because she had been aware that, no matter how dangerous she might prove to be with others, with herself she had not been dangerous.

an abstract part of something

From this reading She was a fisher of men, but fished only for the love of fishing, and it was her pleasure while her victims still writhed to unhook them as tenderly as might be and let them flap ungracefully back into their own element.

past form of “fish” — seek indirectly

From this reading She was a fisher of men, but fished only for the love of fishing, and it was her pleasure while her victims still writhed to unhook them as tenderly as might be and let them flap ungracefully back into their own element.

someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading She was a fisher of men, but fished only for the love of fishing, and it was her pleasure while her victims still writhed to unhook them as tenderly as might be and let them flap ungracefully back into their own element.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading She was a fisher of men, but fished only for the love of fishing, and it was her pleasure while her victims still writhed to unhook them as tenderly as might be and let them flap ungracefully back into their own element.

move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion

From this reading She was a fisher of men, but fished only for the love of fishing, and it was her pleasure while her victims still writhed to unhook them as tenderly as might be and let them flap ungracefully back into their own element.

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From this reading Her fly-book was a curiosity and of infinite variety.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She loved them for their own sake.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading The kind of romance, the kind of sentiment, in which she indulged she had come to regard as highly specialized art in which she was Past Grand Mistress.

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

From this reading She had rejoiced in it, moreover, because she had been aware that, no matter how dangerous she might prove to be with others, with herself she had not been dangerous.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She was a fisher of men, but fished only for the love of fishing, and it was her pleasure while her victims still writhed to unhook them as tenderly as might be and let them flap ungracefully back into their own element.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading She had rejoiced in it, moreover, because she had been aware that, no matter how dangerous she might prove to be with others, with herself she had not been dangerous.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading The kind of romance, the kind of sentiment, in which she indulged she had come to regard as highly specialized art in which she was Past Grand Mistress.

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From this reading She had rejoiced in it, moreover, because she had been aware that, no matter how dangerous she might prove to be with others, with herself she had not been dangerous.

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

From this reading She had rejoiced in it, moreover, because she had been aware that, no matter how dangerous she might prove to be with others, with herself she had not been dangerous.

past form of “indulge” — give free rein to

From this reading The kind of romance, the kind of sentiment, in which she indulged she had come to regard as highly specialized art in which she was Past Grand Mistress.

having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude

From this reading Her fly-book was a curiosity and of infinite variety.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She was a fisher of men, but fished only for the love of fishing, and it was her pleasure while her victims still writhed to unhook them as tenderly as might be and let them flap ungracefully back into their own element.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She had rejoiced in it, moreover, because she had been aware that, no matter how dangerous she might prove to be with others, with herself she had not been dangerous.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The kind of romance, the kind of sentiment, in which she indulged she had come to regard as highly specialized art in which she was Past Grand Mistress.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading She was a fisher of men, but fished only for the love of fishing, and it was her pleasure while her victims still writhed to unhook them as tenderly as might be and let them flap ungracefully back into their own element.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading She was a fisher of men, but fished only for the love of fishing, and it was her pleasure while her victims still writhed to unhook them as tenderly as might be and let them flap ungracefully back into their own element.

held dear

From this reading She loved them for their own sake.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading She had rejoiced in it, moreover, because she had been aware that, no matter how dangerous she might prove to be with others, with herself she had not been dangerous.

the force of workers available

From this reading She was a fisher of men, but fished only for the love of fishing, and it was her pleasure while her victims still writhed to unhook them as tenderly as might be and let them flap ungracefully back into their own element.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She had rejoiced in it, moreover, because she had been aware that, no matter how dangerous she might prove to be with others, with herself she had not been dangerous.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading The kind of romance, the kind of sentiment, in which she indulged she had come to regard as highly specialized art in which she was Past Grand Mistress.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading She had rejoiced in it, moreover, because she had been aware that, no matter how dangerous she might prove to be with others, with herself she had not been dangerous.

not any; not one

From this reading She had rejoiced in it, moreover, because she had been aware that, no matter how dangerous she might prove to be with others, with herself she had not been dangerous.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had rejoiced in it, moreover, because she had been aware that, no matter how dangerous she might prove to be with others, with herself she had not been dangerous.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The kind of romance, the kind of sentiment, in which she indulged she had come to regard as highly specialized art in which she was Past Grand Mistress.

and nothing more

From this reading She was a fisher of men, but fished only for the love of fishing, and it was her pleasure while her victims still writhed to unhook them as tenderly as might be and let them flap ungracefully back into their own element.

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

From this reading She had rejoiced in it, moreover, because she had been aware that, no matter how dangerous she might prove to be with others, with herself she had not been dangerous.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She loved them for their own sake.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The kind of romance, the kind of sentiment, in which she indulged she had come to regard as highly specialized art in which she was Past Grand Mistress.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading She was a fisher of men, but fished only for the love of fishing, and it was her pleasure while her victims still writhed to unhook them as tenderly as might be and let them flap ungracefully back into their own element.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading She had rejoiced in it, moreover, because she had been aware that, no matter how dangerous she might prove to be with others, with herself she had not been dangerous.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The kind of romance, the kind of sentiment, in which she indulged she had come to regard as highly specialized art in which she was Past Grand Mistress.

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading She had rejoiced in it, moreover, because she had been aware that, no matter how dangerous she might prove to be with others, with herself she had not been dangerous.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading The kind of romance, the kind of sentiment, in which she indulged she had come to regard as highly specialized art in which she was Past Grand Mistress.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading She loved them for their own sake.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading The kind of romance, the kind of sentiment, in which she indulged she had come to regard as highly specialized art in which she was Past Grand Mistress.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had rejoiced in it, moreover, because she had been aware that, no matter how dangerous she might prove to be with others, with herself she had not been dangerous.

developed or designed for a special activity or function

From this reading The kind of romance, the kind of sentiment, in which she indulged she had come to regard as highly specialized art in which she was Past Grand Mistress.

not in physical motion

From this reading She was a fisher of men, but fished only for the love of fishing, and it was her pleasure while her victims still writhed to unhook them as tenderly as might be and let them flap ungracefully back into their own element.

with tenderness; in a tender manner

From this reading She was a fisher of men, but fished only for the love of fishing, and it was her pleasure while her victims still writhed to unhook them as tenderly as might be and let them flap ungracefully back into their own element.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She had rejoiced in it, moreover, because she had been aware that, no matter how dangerous she might prove to be with others, with herself she had not been dangerous.

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

From this reading The kind of romance, the kind of sentiment, in which she indulged she had come to regard as highly specialized art in which she was Past Grand Mistress.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She loved them for their own sake.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She loved them for their own sake.

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

From this reading She had rejoiced in it, moreover, because she had been aware that, no matter how dangerous she might prove to be with others, with herself she had not been dangerous.

without grace; rigidly

From this reading She was a fisher of men, but fished only for the love of fishing, and it was her pleasure while her victims still writhed to unhook them as tenderly as might be and let them flap ungracefully back into their own element.

take off a hook

From this reading She was a fisher of men, but fished only for the love of fishing, and it was her pleasure while her victims still writhed to unhook them as tenderly as might be and let them flap ungracefully back into their own element.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading Her fly-book was a curiosity and of infinite variety.

plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading She was a fisher of men, but fished only for the love of fishing, and it was her pleasure while her victims still writhed to unhook them as tenderly as might be and let them flap ungracefully back into their own element.

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

From this reading The kind of romance, the kind of sentiment, in which she indulged she had come to regard as highly specialized art in which she was Past Grand Mistress.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The kind of romance, the kind of sentiment, in which she indulged she had come to regard as highly specialized art in which she was Past Grand Mistress.

during the time that

From this reading She was a fisher of men, but fished only for the love of fishing, and it was her pleasure while her victims still writhed to unhook them as tenderly as might be and let them flap ungracefully back into their own element.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had rejoiced in it, moreover, because she had been aware that, no matter how dangerous she might prove to be with others, with herself she had not been dangerous.

twisted (especially as in pain or struggle)

From this reading She was a fisher of men, but fished only for the love of fishing, and it was her pleasure while her victims still writhed to unhook them as tenderly as might be and let them flap ungracefully back into their own element.