Chapter X · Wait and See

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

From this reading “The current is too strong here to try it from a canoe.”

possessive form of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading When luncheon was over, the four young campers busied themselves with preparations for the afternoon’s fishing.

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

From this reading They sat around on the bank joining the different sections of their trout rods and selecting the flies which they considered would be most tempting to the speckled fish they sought to catch.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading They sat around on the bank joining the different sections of their trout rods and selecting the flies which they considered would be most tempting to the speckled fish they sought to catch.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading They sat around on the bank joining the different sections of their trout rods and selecting the flies which they considered would be most tempting to the speckled fish they sought to catch.

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

From this reading They sat around on the bank joining the different sections of their trout rods and selecting the flies which they considered would be most tempting to the speckled fish they sought to catch.

inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with

From this reading When luncheon was over, the four young campers busied themselves with preparations for the afternoon’s fishing.

plural of “camper” — someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation

From this reading When luncheon was over, the four young campers busied themselves with preparations for the afternoon’s fishing.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading “The current is too strong here to try it from a canoe.”

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading They sat around on the bank joining the different sections of their trout rods and selecting the flies which they considered would be most tempting to the speckled fish they sought to catch.

carefully weighed

From this reading They sat around on the bank joining the different sections of their trout rods and selecting the flies which they considered would be most tempting to the speckled fish they sought to catch.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading “Of course,” exclaimed Fred.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading “The current is too strong here to try it from a canoe.”

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading They sat around on the bank joining the different sections of their trout rods and selecting the flies which they considered would be most tempting to the speckled fish they sought to catch.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “Of course,” exclaimed Fred.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading They sat around on the bank joining the different sections of their trout rods and selecting the flies which they considered would be most tempting to the speckled fish they sought to catch.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading When luncheon was over, the four young campers busied themselves with preparations for the afternoon’s fishing.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading They sat around on the bank joining the different sections of their trout rods and selecting the flies which they considered would be most tempting to the speckled fish they sought to catch.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When luncheon was over, the four young campers busied themselves with preparations for the afternoon’s fishing.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading When luncheon was over, the four young campers busied themselves with preparations for the afternoon’s fishing.

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

From this reading “Of course,” exclaimed Fred.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “We’ll fish from the shore, I suppose,” remarked John.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “The current is too strong here to try it from a canoe.”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “We’ll fish from the shore, I suppose,” remarked John.

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

From this reading “The current is too strong here to try it from a canoe.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “The current is too strong here to try it from a canoe.”

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading “We’ll fish from the shore, I suppose,” remarked John.

the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

From this reading They sat around on the bank joining the different sections of their trout rods and selecting the flies which they considered would be most tempting to the speckled fish they sought to catch.

a midday meal

From this reading When luncheon was over, the four young campers busied themselves with preparations for the afternoon’s fishing.

used to form the superlative

From this reading They sat around on the bank joining the different sections of their trout rods and selecting the flies which they considered would be most tempting to the speckled fish they sought to catch.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They sat around on the bank joining the different sections of their trout rods and selecting the flies which they considered would be most tempting to the speckled fish they sought to catch.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They sat around on the bank joining the different sections of their trout rods and selecting the flies which they considered would be most tempting to the speckled fish they sought to catch.

above and across; more than

From this reading When luncheon was over, the four young campers busied themselves with preparations for the afternoon’s fishing.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading When luncheon was over, the four young campers busied themselves with preparations for the afternoon’s fishing.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading “We’ll fish from the shore, I suppose,” remarked John.

plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading They sat around on the bank joining the different sections of their trout rods and selecting the flies which they considered would be most tempting to the speckled fish they sought to catch.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading They sat around on the bank joining the different sections of their trout rods and selecting the flies which they considered would be most tempting to the speckled fish they sought to catch.

plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading They sat around on the bank joining the different sections of their trout rods and selecting the flies which they considered would be most tempting to the speckled fish they sought to catch.

-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading They sat around on the bank joining the different sections of their trout rods and selecting the flies which they considered would be most tempting to the speckled fish they sought to catch.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading “We’ll fish from the shore, I suppose,” remarked John.

that is looked for

From this reading They sat around on the bank joining the different sections of their trout rods and selecting the flies which they considered would be most tempting to the speckled fish they sought to catch.

having a pattern of dots

From this reading They sat around on the bank joining the different sections of their trout rods and selecting the flies which they considered would be most tempting to the speckled fish they sought to catch.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading “The current is too strong here to try it from a canoe.”

express a supposition

From this reading “We’ll fish from the shore, I suppose,” remarked John.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading They sat around on the bank joining the different sections of their trout rods and selecting the flies which they considered would be most tempting to the speckled fish they sought to catch.

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

From this reading When luncheon was over, the four young campers busied themselves with preparations for the afternoon’s fishing.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They sat around on the bank joining the different sections of their trout rods and selecting the flies which they considered would be most tempting to the speckled fish they sought to catch.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading When luncheon was over, the four young campers busied themselves with preparations for the afternoon’s fishing.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They sat around on the bank joining the different sections of their trout rods and selecting the flies which they considered would be most tempting to the speckled fish they sought to catch.

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

From this reading They sat around on the bank joining the different sections of their trout rods and selecting the flies which they considered would be most tempting to the speckled fish they sought to catch.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “The current is too strong here to try it from a canoe.”

flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes

From this reading They sat around on the bank joining the different sections of their trout rods and selecting the flies which they considered would be most tempting to the speckled fish they sought to catch.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading “The current is too strong here to try it from a canoe.”

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

From this reading When luncheon was over, the four young campers busied themselves with preparations for the afternoon’s fishing.

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

From this reading “We’ll fish from the shore, I suppose,” remarked John.

at the time that

From this reading When luncheon was over, the four young campers busied themselves with preparations for the afternoon’s fishing.

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

From this reading They sat around on the bank joining the different sections of their trout rods and selecting the flies which they considered would be most tempting to the speckled fish they sought to catch.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When luncheon was over, the four young campers busied themselves with preparations for the afternoon’s fishing.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading They sat around on the bank joining the different sections of their trout rods and selecting the flies which they considered would be most tempting to the speckled fish they sought to catch.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading When luncheon was over, the four young campers busied themselves with preparations for the afternoon’s fishing.