40
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From this reading _Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive_ _Author of_ THE MISSISSIPPI BUBBLE, 54-40 OR FIGHT THE PURCHASE PRICE, JOHN RAWN, ETC.
54
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From this reading _Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive_ _Author of_ THE MISSISSIPPI BUBBLE, 54-40 OR FIGHT THE PURCHASE PRICE, JOHN RAWN, ETC.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive_ _Author of_ THE MISSISSIPPI BUBBLE, 54-40 OR FIGHT THE PURCHASE PRICE, JOHN RAWN, ETC.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
afternoon'snounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
possessive form of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading I was sitting at one of my favorite spots engaged in looking through my fly-book for some lure that might, perhaps, mend my luck in the afternoon's fishing.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive_ _Author of_ THE MISSISSIPPI BUBBLE, 54-40 OR FIGHT THE PURCHASE PRICE, JOHN RAWN, ETC.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
anglingnounUS /ˈæŋɡlɪŋ/
fishing with a hook and line (and usually a pole)
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was sitting at one of my favorite spots engaged in looking through my fly-book for some lure that might, perhaps, mend my luck in the afternoon's fishing.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive_ _Author of_ THE MISSISSIPPI BUBBLE, 54-40 OR FIGHT THE PURCHASE PRICE, JOHN RAWN, ETC.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive_ _Author of_ THE MISSISSIPPI BUBBLE, 54-40 OR FIGHT THE PURCHASE PRICE, JOHN RAWN, ETC.
birches
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From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
BOOKBINDERSnounUS /ˈbʊkbaɪndərz/
plural of “bookbinder” — a worker whose trade is binding books
From this reading BOOKBINDERS AND PRINTERS BROOKLYN, N. Y.
BRAUNWORTH
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From this reading PRESS OF BRAUNWORTH & CO.
BROOKLYNnounUS /ˈbrʊklən/
a borough of New York City
From this reading BOOKBINDERS AND PRINTERS BROOKLYN, N. Y.
BUBBLEverbUS /ˈbʌbəl/
form, produce, or emit bubbles
From this reading _Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive_ _Author of_ THE MISSISSIPPI BUBBLE, 54-40 OR FIGHT THE PURCHASE PRICE, JOHN RAWN, ETC.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
CaptivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading _Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive_ _Author of_ THE MISSISSIPPI BUBBLE, 54-40 OR FIGHT THE PURCHASE PRICE, JOHN RAWN, ETC.
COnounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading PRESS OF BRAUNWORTH & CO.
DiligentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading _Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive_ _Author of_ THE MISSISSIPPI BUBBLE, 54-40 OR FIGHT THE PURCHASE PRICE, JOHN RAWN, ETC.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading I was sitting at one of my favorite spots engaged in looking through my fly-book for some lure that might, perhaps, mend my luck in the afternoon's fishing.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
ETC
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From this reading _Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive_ _Author of_ THE MISSISSIPPI BUBBLE, 54-40 OR FIGHT THE PURCHASE PRICE, JOHN RAWN, ETC.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
exceptionallyadverbUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəli/
to an exceptional degree
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
extraordinarilyadverbUS /ekˌstrɔːrdəˈnerəli/
extremely
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading _Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive_ _Author of_ THE MISSISSIPPI BUBBLE, 54-40 OR FIGHT THE PURCHASE PRICE, JOHN RAWN, ETC.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading I was sitting at one of my favorite spots engaged in looking through my fly-book for some lure that might, perhaps, mend my luck in the afternoon's fishing.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading _Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive_ _Author of_ THE MISSISSIPPI BUBBLE, 54-40 OR FIGHT THE PURCHASE PRICE, JOHN RAWN, ETC.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading I was sitting at one of my favorite spots engaged in looking through my fly-book for some lure that might, perhaps, mend my luck in the afternoon's fishing.
fly-book
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From this reading I was sitting at one of my favorite spots engaged in looking through my fly-book for some lure that might, perhaps, mend my luck in the afternoon's fishing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was sitting at one of my favorite spots engaged in looking through my fly-book for some lure that might, perhaps, mend my luck in the afternoon's fishing.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was sitting at one of my favorite spots engaged in looking through my fly-book for some lure that might, perhaps, mend my luck in the afternoon's fishing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was sitting at one of my favorite spots engaged in looking through my fly-book for some lure that might, perhaps, mend my luck in the afternoon's fishing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading _Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive_ _Author of_ THE MISSISSIPPI BUBBLE, 54-40 OR FIGHT THE PURCHASE PRICE, JOHN RAWN, ETC.
set down according to a plan
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I was sitting at one of my favorite spots engaged in looking through my fly-book for some lure that might, perhaps, mend my luck in the afternoon's fishing.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading I was sitting at one of my favorite spots engaged in looking through my fly-book for some lure that might, perhaps, mend my luck in the afternoon's fishing.
lurenounUS /lʊr/
qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
From this reading I was sitting at one of my favorite spots engaged in looking through my fly-book for some lure that might, perhaps, mend my luck in the afternoon's fishing.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
mendverbUS /mend/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading I was sitting at one of my favorite spots engaged in looking through my fly-book for some lure that might, perhaps, mend my luck in the afternoon's fishing.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I was sitting at one of my favorite spots engaged in looking through my fly-book for some lure that might, perhaps, mend my luck in the afternoon's fishing.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
MISSISSIPPInounUS /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/
a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading _Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive_ _Author of_ THE MISSISSIPPI BUBBLE, 54-40 OR FIGHT THE PURCHASE PRICE, JOHN RAWN, ETC.
a particular point in time
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
used to form the superlative
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was sitting at one of my favorite spots engaged in looking through my fly-book for some lure that might, perhaps, mend my luck in the afternoon's fishing.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading BOOKBINDERS AND PRINTERS BROOKLYN, N. Y.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive_ _Author of_ THE MISSISSIPPI BUBBLE, 54-40 OR FIGHT THE PURCHASE PRICE, JOHN RAWN, ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I was sitting at one of my favorite spots engaged in looking through my fly-book for some lure that might, perhaps, mend my luck in the afternoon's fishing.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive_ _Author of_ THE MISSISSIPPI BUBBLE, 54-40 OR FIGHT THE PURCHASE PRICE, JOHN RAWN, ETC.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
by chance
From this reading I was sitting at one of my favorite spots engaged in looking through my fly-book for some lure that might, perhaps, mend my luck in the afternoon's fishing.
PiratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading _Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive_ _Author of_ THE MISSISSIPPI BUBBLE, 54-40 OR FIGHT THE PURCHASE PRICE, JOHN RAWN, ETC.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading _Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive_ _Author of_ THE MISSISSIPPI BUBBLE, 54-40 OR FIGHT THE PURCHASE PRICE, JOHN RAWN, ETC.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading PRESS OF BRAUNWORTH & CO.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading _Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive_ _Author of_ THE MISSISSIPPI BUBBLE, 54-40 OR FIGHT THE PURCHASE PRICE, JOHN RAWN, ETC.
PRINTERSnounUS /ˈprɪntərz/
plural of “printer” — someone whose occupation is printing
From this reading BOOKBINDERS AND PRINTERS BROOKLYN, N. Y.
PURCHASEnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading _Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive_ _Author of_ THE MISSISSIPPI BUBBLE, 54-40 OR FIGHT THE PURCHASE PRICE, JOHN RAWN, ETC.
RAWN
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From this reading _Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive_ _Author of_ THE MISSISSIPPI BUBBLE, 54-40 OR FIGHT THE PURCHASE PRICE, JOHN RAWN, ETC.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
only a very short time before
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading I was sitting at one of my favorite spots engaged in looking through my fly-book for some lure that might, perhaps, mend my luck in the afternoon's fishing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I was sitting at one of my favorite spots engaged in looking through my fly-book for some lure that might, perhaps, mend my luck in the afternoon's fishing.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading I was sitting at one of my favorite spots engaged in looking through my fly-book for some lure that might, perhaps, mend my luck in the afternoon's fishing.
be standing; be upright
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive_ _Author of_ THE MISSISSIPPI BUBBLE, 54-40 OR FIGHT THE PURCHASE PRICE, JOHN RAWN, ETC.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was sitting at one of my favorite spots engaged in looking through my fly-book for some lure that might, perhaps, mend my luck in the afternoon's fishing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive_ _Author of_ THE MISSISSIPPI BUBBLE, 54-40 OR FIGHT THE PURCHASE PRICE, JOHN RAWN, ETC.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I was sitting at one of my favorite spots engaged in looking through my fly-book for some lure that might, perhaps, mend my luck in the afternoon's fishing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was sitting at one of my favorite spots engaged in looking through my fly-book for some lure that might, perhaps, mend my luck in the afternoon's fishing.
in or at the place that
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me--this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate--that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand.
YnounUS /waɪ/
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading BOOKBINDERS AND PRINTERS BROOKLYN, N. Y.
