used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miranda brought forward a small, tin-covered kettle, containing some little fish for bait.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “But don’t you go to take that thing along, or you don’t go with me!” she added sharply, as the young man picked up his rifle.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “But don’t you go to take that thing along, or you don’t go with me!” she added sharply, as the young man picked up his rifle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Where’s your line an’ hooks?” asked Dave.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Miranda was ready to start, the moon was up, low and large, shining broadly into the cabin window.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “But don’t you go to take that thing along, or you don’t go with me!” she added sharply, as the young man picked up his rifle.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Where’s your line an’ hooks?” asked Dave.
baitverbUS /beɪt/
harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading Miranda brought forward a small, tin-covered kettle, containing some little fish for bait.
broadlyadverbUS /ˈbrɔːdli/
without regard to specific details or exceptions
From this reading When Miranda was ready to start, the moon was up, low and large, shining broadly into the cabin window.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Miranda brought forward a small, tin-covered kettle, containing some little fish for bait.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But don’t you go to take that thing along, or you don’t go with me!” she added sharply, as the young man picked up his rifle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “I keep them in a hollow tree by the lake,” said Miranda.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading When Miranda was ready to start, the moon was up, low and large, shining broadly into the cabin window.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Miranda brought forward a small, tin-covered kettle, containing some little fish for bait.
Dave
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From this reading “Where’s your line an’ hooks?” asked Dave.
don't
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From this reading “But don’t you go to take that thing along, or you don’t go with me!” she added sharply, as the young man picked up his rifle.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Miranda brought forward a small, tin-covered kettle, containing some little fish for bait.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miranda brought forward a small, tin-covered kettle, containing some little fish for bait.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Miranda brought forward a small, tin-covered kettle, containing some little fish for bait.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “But don’t you go to take that thing along, or you don’t go with me!” she added sharply, as the young man picked up his rifle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “But don’t you go to take that thing along, or you don’t go with me!” she added sharply, as the young man picked up his rifle.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading “I keep them in a hollow tree by the lake,” said Miranda.
hooksnounUS /hʊks/
large strong hand (as of a fighter)
From this reading “Where’s your line an’ hooks?” asked Dave.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I keep them in a hollow tree by the lake,” said Miranda.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I keep them in a hollow tree by the lake,” said Miranda.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Miranda was ready to start, the moon was up, low and large, shining broadly into the cabin window.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “I keep them in a hollow tree by the lake,” said Miranda.
kettlenounUS /ˈketəl/
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading Miranda brought forward a small, tin-covered kettle, containing some little fish for bait.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading “I keep them in a hollow tree by the lake,” said Miranda.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When Miranda was ready to start, the moon was up, low and large, shining broadly into the cabin window.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading “Where’s your line an’ hooks?” asked Dave.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Miranda brought forward a small, tin-covered kettle, containing some little fish for bait.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading When Miranda was ready to start, the moon was up, low and large, shining broadly into the cabin window.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “But don’t you go to take that thing along, or you don’t go with me!” she added sharply, as the young man picked up his rifle.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “But don’t you go to take that thing along, or you don’t go with me!” she added sharply, as the young man picked up his rifle.
Miranda
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From this reading When Miranda was ready to start, the moon was up, low and large, shining broadly into the cabin window.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading When Miranda was ready to start, the moon was up, low and large, shining broadly into the cabin window.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “But don’t you go to take that thing along, or you don’t go with me!” she added sharply, as the young man picked up his rifle.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading “But don’t you go to take that thing along, or you don’t go with me!” she added sharply, as the young man picked up his rifle.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading When Miranda was ready to start, the moon was up, low and large, shining broadly into the cabin window.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading “But don’t you go to take that thing along, or you don’t go with me!” she added sharply, as the young man picked up his rifle.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I keep them in a hollow tree by the lake,” said Miranda.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading “But don’t you go to take that thing along, or you don’t go with me!” she added sharply, as the young man picked up his rifle.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But don’t you go to take that thing along, or you don’t go with me!” she added sharply, as the young man picked up his rifle.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading When Miranda was ready to start, the moon was up, low and large, shining broadly into the cabin window.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Miranda brought forward a small, tin-covered kettle, containing some little fish for bait.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Miranda brought forward a small, tin-covered kettle, containing some little fish for bait.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When Miranda was ready to start, the moon was up, low and large, shining broadly into the cabin window.
carry out
From this reading “But don’t you go to take that thing along, or you don’t go with me!” she added sharply, as the young man picked up his rifle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “But don’t you go to take that thing along, or you don’t go with me!” she added sharply, as the young man picked up his rifle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Miranda was ready to start, the moon was up, low and large, shining broadly into the cabin window.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “I keep them in a hollow tree by the lake,” said Miranda.
a special situation
From this reading “But don’t you go to take that thing along, or you don’t go with me!” she added sharply, as the young man picked up his rifle.
tin-covered
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From this reading Miranda brought forward a small, tin-covered kettle, containing some little fish for bait.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Miranda was ready to start, the moon was up, low and large, shining broadly into the cabin window.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading “I keep them in a hollow tree by the lake,” said Miranda.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When Miranda was ready to start, the moon was up, low and large, shining broadly into the cabin window.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Miranda was ready to start, the moon was up, low and large, shining broadly into the cabin window.
at the time that
From this reading When Miranda was ready to start, the moon was up, low and large, shining broadly into the cabin window.
Where's
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From this reading “Where’s your line an’ hooks?” asked Dave.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading When Miranda was ready to start, the moon was up, low and large, shining broadly into the cabin window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “But don’t you go to take that thing along, or you don’t go with me!” she added sharply, as the young man picked up his rifle.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “But don’t you go to take that thing along, or you don’t go with me!” she added sharply, as the young man picked up his rifle.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “But don’t you go to take that thing along, or you don’t go with me!” she added sharply, as the young man picked up his rifle.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Where’s your line an’ hooks?” asked Dave.
