used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
angleworms
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From this reading “Well, you know, Ray, that there are no angleworms in a wild country, and you might as well try patiently to catch one on the flannel bait.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For a little while the trout, if there were any in this pool, seemed indifferent to this fake bait, as Ray called it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Well, you know, Ray, that there are no angleworms in a wild country, and you might as well try patiently to catch one on the flannel bait.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “You should catch some big trout in that pool,” Bruce commented as Ray put a piece of red flannel on a hook which looked large enough to hold a three-pound bass.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
baitverbUS /beɪt/
harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading For a little while the trout, if there were any in this pool, seemed indifferent to this fake bait, as Ray called it.
bassnounUS /bæs/
the lowest part of the musical range
From this reading “You should catch some big trout in that pool,” Bruce commented as Ray put a piece of red flannel on a hook which looked large enough to hold a three-pound bass.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading For a little while the trout, if there were any in this pool, seemed indifferent to this fake bait, as Ray called it.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading “You should catch some big trout in that pool,” Bruce commented as Ray put a piece of red flannel on a hook which looked large enough to hold a three-pound bass.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading “You should catch some big trout in that pool,” Bruce commented as Ray put a piece of red flannel on a hook which looked large enough to hold a three-pound bass.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “If I could only find some worms in this country, you would soon see me pull them out,” he remarked a little impatiently.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading “If I could only find some worms in this country, you would soon see me pull them out,” he remarked a little impatiently.
recognizable; marked
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “You should catch some big trout in that pool,” Bruce commented as Ray put a piece of red flannel on a hook which looked large enough to hold a three-pound bass.
fakenounUS /feɪk/
something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
From this reading For a little while the trout, if there were any in this pool, seemed indifferent to this fake bait, as Ray called it.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “If I could only find some worms in this country, you would soon see me pull them out,” he remarked a little impatiently.
flannelnounUS /ˈflænəl/
a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading “You should catch some big trout in that pool,” Bruce commented as Ray put a piece of red flannel on a hook which looked large enough to hold a three-pound bass.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “If I could only find some worms in this country, you would soon see me pull them out,” he remarked a little impatiently.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “You should catch some big trout in that pool,” Bruce commented as Ray put a piece of red flannel on a hook which looked large enough to hold a three-pound bass.
hookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading “You should catch some big trout in that pool,” Bruce commented as Ray put a piece of red flannel on a hook which looked large enough to hold a three-pound bass.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “If I could only find some worms in this country, you would soon see me pull them out,” he remarked a little impatiently.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For a little while the trout, if there were any in this pool, seemed indifferent to this fake bait, as Ray called it.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading “If I could only find some worms in this country, you would soon see me pull them out,” he remarked a little impatiently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading For a little while the trout, if there were any in this pool, seemed indifferent to this fake bait, as Ray called it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For a little while the trout, if there were any in this pool, seemed indifferent to this fake bait, as Ray called it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
and nothing more
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Well, you know, Ray, that there are no angleworms in a wild country, and you might as well try patiently to catch one on the flannel bait.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “You should catch some big trout in that pool,” Bruce commented as Ray put a piece of red flannel on a hook which looked large enough to hold a three-pound bass.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For a little while the trout, if there were any in this pool, seemed indifferent to this fake bait, as Ray called it.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “You should catch some big trout in that pool,” Bruce commented as Ray put a piece of red flannel on a hook which looked large enough to hold a three-pound bass.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “If I could only find some worms in this country, you would soon see me pull them out,” he remarked a little impatiently.
Michipicoten
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Well, you know, Ray, that there are no angleworms in a wild country, and you might as well try patiently to catch one on the flannel bait.
as might be expected
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
not any; not one
From this reading “Well, you know, Ray, that there are no angleworms in a wild country, and you might as well try patiently to catch one on the flannel bait.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “You should catch some big trout in that pool,” Bruce commented as Ray put a piece of red flannel on a hook which looked large enough to hold a three-pound bass.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Well, you know, Ray, that there are no angleworms in a wild country, and you might as well try patiently to catch one on the flannel bait.
and nothing more
From this reading “If I could only find some worms in this country, you would soon see me pull them out,” he remarked a little impatiently.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “If I could only find some worms in this country, you would soon see me pull them out,” he remarked a little impatiently.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading “Well, you know, Ray, that there are no angleworms in a wild country, and you might as well try patiently to catch one on the flannel bait.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading “You should catch some big trout in that pool,” Bruce commented as Ray put a piece of red flannel on a hook which looked large enough to hold a three-pound bass.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
POOLnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading “If I could only find some worms in this country, you would soon see me pull them out,” he remarked a little impatiently.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “You should catch some big trout in that pool,” Bruce commented as Ray put a piece of red flannel on a hook which looked large enough to hold a three-pound bass.
rainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading “You should catch some big trout in that pool,” Bruce commented as Ray put a piece of red flannel on a hook which looked large enough to hold a three-pound bass.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “If I could only find some worms in this country, you would soon see me pull them out,” he remarked a little impatiently.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “If I could only find some worms in this country, you would soon see me pull them out,” he remarked a little impatiently.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For a little while the trout, if there were any in this pool, seemed indifferent to this fake bait, as Ray called it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “You should catch some big trout in that pool,” Bruce commented as Ray put a piece of red flannel on a hook which looked large enough to hold a three-pound bass.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “You should catch some big trout in that pool,” Bruce commented as Ray put a piece of red flannel on a hook which looked large enough to hold a three-pound bass.
in the near future
From this reading “If I could only find some worms in this country, you would soon see me pull them out,” he remarked a little impatiently.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You should catch some big trout in that pool,” Bruce commented as Ray put a piece of red flannel on a hook which looked large enough to hold a three-pound bass.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “If I could only find some worms in this country, you would soon see me pull them out,” he remarked a little impatiently.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For a little while the trout, if there were any in this pool, seemed indifferent to this fake bait, as Ray called it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For a little while the trout, if there were any in this pool, seemed indifferent to this fake bait, as Ray called it.
three-pound
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From this reading “You should catch some big trout in that pool,” Bruce commented as Ray put a piece of red flannel on a hook which looked large enough to hold a three-pound bass.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
troutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
(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 “Well, you know, Ray, that there are no angleworms in a wild country, and you might as well try patiently to catch one on the flannel bait.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For a little while the trout, if there were any in this pool, seemed indifferent to this fake bait, as Ray called it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “You should catch some big trout in that pool,” Bruce commented as Ray put a piece of red flannel on a hook which looked large enough to hold a three-pound bass.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For a little while the trout, if there were any in this pool, seemed indifferent to this fake bait, as Ray called it.
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading AT THE BIG POOL Few streams in North America furnish a better place for rainbow trout than the Big Pool just below the falls of the Michipicoten, so Bruce and Ray naturally decided to try their luck in its black whirling waters.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading “Well, you know, Ray, that there are no angleworms in a wild country, and you might as well try patiently to catch one on the flannel bait.
wormsnounUS /wɜːrmz/
plural of “worm” — any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae
From this reading “If I could only find some worms in this country, you would soon see me pull them out,” he remarked a little impatiently.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “If I could only find some worms in this country, you would soon see me pull them out,” he remarked a little impatiently.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You should catch some big trout in that pool,” Bruce commented as Ray put a piece of red flannel on a hook which looked large enough to hold a three-pound bass.
