alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Rainbow trout found along the shore in Lake Superior are called “coasters” by fishermen and explorers at the present time, as has been told.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RIDDLE Before the travellers started next morning they had more broiled trout for breakfast, and Ray caught and cooked another pickerel for Tawny.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE RIDDLE Before the travellers started next morning they had more broiled trout for breakfast, and Ray caught and cooked another pickerel for Tawny.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ray and Bruce had not expected to catch brook trout and pickerel in Lake Superior, but Ganawa informed them that these fish may be caught in many places near shore in shallow water, but that they are never caught in nets set in deep water far from shore.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rainbow trout found along the shore in Lake Superior are called “coasters” by fishermen and explorers at the present time, as has been told.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rainbow trout found along the shore in Lake Superior are called “coasters” by fishermen and explorers at the present time, as has been told.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They continue to feed along the shore, but never go into the deep water away from shore.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ray and Bruce had not expected to catch brook trout and pickerel in Lake Superior, but Ganawa informed them that these fish may be caught in many places near shore in shallow water, but that they are never caught in nets set in deep water far from shore.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Rainbow trout found along the shore in Lake Superior are called “coasters” by fishermen and explorers at the present time, as has been told.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE RIDDLE Before the travellers started next morning they had more broiled trout for breakfast, and Ray caught and cooked another pickerel for Tawny.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE RIDDLE Before the travellers started next morning they had more broiled trout for breakfast, and Ray caught and cooked another pickerel for Tawny.
broiledadjectiveUS /brɔɪld/
cooked by radiant heat (as over a grill)
From this reading THE RIDDLE Before the travellers started next morning they had more broiled trout for breakfast, and Ray caught and cooked another pickerel for Tawny.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Ray and Bruce had not expected to catch brook trout and pickerel in Lake Superior, but Ganawa informed them that these fish may be caught in many places near shore in shallow water, but that they are never caught in nets set in deep water far from shore.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading Ray and Bruce had not expected to catch brook trout and pickerel in Lake Superior, but Ganawa informed them that these fish may be caught in many places near shore in shallow water, but that they are never caught in nets set in deep water far from shore.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ray and Bruce had not expected to catch brook trout and pickerel in Lake Superior, but Ganawa informed them that these fish may be caught in many places near shore in shallow water, but that they are never caught in nets set in deep water far from shore.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Rainbow trout found along the shore in Lake Superior are called “coasters” by fishermen and explorers at the present time, as has been told.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Rainbow trout found along the shore in Lake Superior are called “coasters” by fishermen and explorers at the present time, as has been told.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Ray and Bruce had not expected to catch brook trout and pickerel in Lake Superior, but Ganawa informed them that these fish may be caught in many places near shore in shallow water, but that they are never caught in nets set in deep water far from shore.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading THE RIDDLE Before the travellers started next morning they had more broiled trout for breakfast, and Ray caught and cooked another pickerel for Tawny.
coastersnounUS /ˈkoʊstərz/
plural of “coaster” — a resident of a coastal area
From this reading Rainbow trout found along the shore in Lake Superior are called “coasters” by fishermen and explorers at the present time, as has been told.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading These trout as well as pickerel come into the lake from the many streams that enter Lake Superior.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading They continue to feed along the shore, but never go into the deep water away from shore.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading THE RIDDLE Before the travellers started next morning they had more broiled trout for breakfast, and Ray caught and cooked another pickerel for Tawny.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Ray and Bruce had not expected to catch brook trout and pickerel in Lake Superior, but Ganawa informed them that these fish may be caught in many places near shore in shallow water, but that they are never caught in nets set in deep water far from shore.
to come or go into
From this reading These trout as well as pickerel come into the lake from the many streams that enter Lake Superior.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Ray and Bruce had not expected to catch brook trout and pickerel in Lake Superior, but Ganawa informed them that these fish may be caught in many places near shore in shallow water, but that they are never caught in nets set in deep water far from shore.
explorersnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/
plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading Rainbow trout found along the shore in Lake Superior are called “coasters” by fishermen and explorers at the present time, as has been told.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Ray and Bruce had not expected to catch brook trout and pickerel in Lake Superior, but Ganawa informed them that these fish may be caught in many places near shore in shallow water, but that they are never caught in nets set in deep water far from shore.
provide as food
From this reading They continue to feed along the shore, but never go into the deep water away from shore.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Ray and Bruce had not expected to catch brook trout and pickerel in Lake Superior, but Ganawa informed them that these fish may be caught in many places near shore in shallow water, but that they are never caught in nets set in deep water far from shore.
fishermennounUS /ˈfɪʃərmɪn/
plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading Rainbow trout found along the shore in Lake Superior are called “coasters” by fishermen and explorers at the present time, as has been told.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE RIDDLE Before the travellers started next morning they had more broiled trout for breakfast, and Ray caught and cooked another pickerel for Tawny.
set up or found
From this reading Rainbow trout found along the shore in Lake Superior are called “coasters” by fishermen and explorers at the present time, as has been told.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ray and Bruce had not expected to catch brook trout and pickerel in Lake Superior, but Ganawa informed them that these fish may be caught in many places near shore in shallow water, but that they are never caught in nets set in deep water far from shore.
Ganawa
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From this reading Ray and Bruce had not expected to catch brook trout and pickerel in Lake Superior, but Ganawa informed them that these fish may be caught in many places near shore in shallow water, but that they are never caught in nets set in deep water far from shore.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They continue to feed along the shore, but never go into the deep water away from shore.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE RIDDLE Before the travellers started next morning they had more broiled trout for breakfast, and Ray caught and cooked another pickerel for Tawny.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rainbow trout found along the shore in Lake Superior are called “coasters” by fishermen and explorers at the present time, as has been told.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ray and Bruce had not expected to catch brook trout and pickerel in Lake Superior, but Ganawa informed them that these fish may be caught in many places near shore in shallow water, but that they are never caught in nets set in deep water far from shore.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Ray and Bruce had not expected to catch brook trout and pickerel in Lake Superior, but Ganawa informed them that these fish may be caught in many places near shore in shallow water, but that they are never caught in nets set in deep water far from shore.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading These trout as well as pickerel come into the lake from the many streams that enter Lake Superior.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Ray and Bruce had not expected to catch brook trout and pickerel in Lake Superior, but Ganawa informed them that these fish may be caught in many places near shore in shallow water, but that they are never caught in nets set in deep water far from shore.
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 Ray and Bruce had not expected to catch brook trout and pickerel in Lake Superior, but Ganawa informed them that these fish may be caught in many places near shore in shallow water, but that they are never caught in nets set in deep water far from shore.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Ray and Bruce had not expected to catch brook trout and pickerel in Lake Superior, but Ganawa informed them that these fish may be caught in many places near shore in shallow water, but that they are never caught in nets set in deep water far from shore.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE RIDDLE Before the travellers started next morning they had more broiled trout for breakfast, and Ray caught and cooked another pickerel for Tawny.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE RIDDLE Before the travellers started next morning they had more broiled trout for breakfast, and Ray caught and cooked another pickerel for Tawny.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Ray and Bruce had not expected to catch brook trout and pickerel in Lake Superior, but Ganawa informed them that these fish may be caught in many places near shore in shallow water, but that they are never caught in nets set in deep water far from shore.
netsnounUS /nets/
plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading Ray and Bruce had not expected to catch brook trout and pickerel in Lake Superior, but Ganawa informed them that these fish may be caught in many places near shore in shallow water, but that they are never caught in nets set in deep water far from shore.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Ray and Bruce had not expected to catch brook trout and pickerel in Lake Superior, but Ganawa informed them that these fish may be caught in many places near shore in shallow water, but that they are never caught in nets set in deep water far from shore.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE RIDDLE Before the travellers started next morning they had more broiled trout for breakfast, and Ray caught and cooked another pickerel for Tawny.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ray and Bruce had not expected to catch brook trout and pickerel in Lake Superior, but Ganawa informed them that these fish may be caught in many places near shore in shallow water, but that they are never caught in nets set in deep water far from shore.
pickerelnounUS /ˈpɪkərəl/
flesh of young or small pike
From this reading THE RIDDLE Before the travellers started next morning they had more broiled trout for breakfast, and Ray caught and cooked another pickerel for Tawny.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Ray and Bruce had not expected to catch brook trout and pickerel in Lake Superior, but Ganawa informed them that these fish may be caught in many places near shore in shallow water, but that they are never caught in nets set in deep water far from shore.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Rainbow trout found along the shore in Lake Superior are called “coasters” by fishermen and explorers at the present time, as has been told.
RainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading Rainbow trout found along the shore in Lake Superior are called “coasters” by fishermen and explorers at the present time, as has been told.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading THE RIDDLE Before the travellers started next morning they had more broiled trout for breakfast, and Ray caught and cooked another pickerel for Tawny.
RIDDLEverbUS /ˈrɪdəl/
pierce with many holes
From this reading THE RIDDLE Before the travellers started next morning they had more broiled trout for breakfast, and Ray caught and cooked another pickerel for Tawny.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Ray and Bruce had not expected to catch brook trout and pickerel in Lake Superior, but Ganawa informed them that these fish may be caught in many places near shore in shallow water, but that they are never caught in nets set in deep water far from shore.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading Ray and Bruce had not expected to catch brook trout and pickerel in Lake Superior, but Ganawa informed them that these fish may be caught in many places near shore in shallow water, but that they are never caught in nets set in deep water far from shore.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Ray and Bruce had not expected to catch brook trout and pickerel in Lake Superior, but Ganawa informed them that these fish may be caught in many places near shore in shallow water, but that they are never caught in nets set in deep water far from shore.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE RIDDLE Before the travellers started next morning they had more broiled trout for breakfast, and Ray caught and cooked another pickerel for Tawny.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading These trout as well as pickerel come into the lake from the many streams that enter Lake Superior.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Ray and Bruce had not expected to catch brook trout and pickerel in Lake Superior, but Ganawa informed them that these fish may be caught in many places near shore in shallow water, but that they are never caught in nets set in deep water far from shore.
TawnyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːni/
of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather
From this reading THE RIDDLE Before the travellers started next morning they had more broiled trout for breakfast, and Ray caught and cooked another pickerel for Tawny.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ray and Bruce had not expected to catch brook trout and pickerel in Lake Superior, but Ganawa informed them that these fish may be caught in many places near shore in shallow water, but that they are never caught in nets set in deep water far from shore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RIDDLE Before the travellers started next morning they had more broiled trout for breakfast, and Ray caught and cooked another pickerel for Tawny.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ray and Bruce had not expected to catch brook trout and pickerel in Lake Superior, but Ganawa informed them that these fish may be caught in many places near shore in shallow water, but that they are never caught in nets set in deep water far from shore.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Ray and Bruce had not expected to catch brook trout and pickerel in Lake Superior, but Ganawa informed them that these fish may be caught in many places near shore in shallow water, but that they are never caught in nets set in deep water far from shore.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE RIDDLE Before the travellers started next morning they had more broiled trout for breakfast, and Ray caught and cooked another pickerel for Tawny.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Rainbow trout found along the shore in Lake Superior are called “coasters” by fishermen and explorers at the present time, as has been told.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ray and Bruce had not expected to catch brook trout and pickerel in Lake Superior, but Ganawa informed them that these fish may be caught in many places near shore in shallow water, but that they are never caught in nets set in deep water far from shore.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Rainbow trout found along the shore in Lake Superior are called “coasters” by fishermen and explorers at the present time, as has been told.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading THE RIDDLE Before the travellers started next morning they had more broiled trout for breakfast, and Ray caught and cooked another pickerel for Tawny.
troutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading THE RIDDLE Before the travellers started next morning they had more broiled trout for breakfast, and Ray caught and cooked another pickerel for Tawny.
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 Ray and Bruce had not expected to catch brook trout and pickerel in Lake Superior, but Ganawa informed them that these fish may be caught in many places near shore in shallow water, but that they are never caught in nets set in deep water far from shore.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading These trout as well as pickerel come into the lake from the many streams that enter Lake Superior.
