used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were in high spirits, full of stories and cracking jokes about each other's prowess or otherwise--especially the "otherwise," although, both men united in praising Penelope's exploits as a fisherwoman.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They were in high spirits, full of stories and cracking jokes about each other's prowess or otherwise--especially the "otherwise," although, both men united in praising Penelope's exploits as a fisherwoman.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They were in high spirits, full of stories and cracking jokes about each other's prowess or otherwise--especially the "otherwise," although, both men united in praising Penelope's exploits as a fisherwoman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were in high spirits, full of stories and cracking jokes about each other's prowess or otherwise--especially the "otherwise," although, both men united in praising Penelope's exploits as a fisherwoman.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were in high spirits, full of stories and cracking jokes about each other's prowess or otherwise--especially the "otherwise," although, both men united in praising Penelope's exploits as a fisherwoman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It was your first serious attempt at fishing, wasn't it, Penny?"
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "It was your first serious attempt at fishing, wasn't it, Penny?"
Barry
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From this reading "Beginner's luck, of course!" chaffed Barry.
Beginner'snounUS /bɪˈɡɪnərz/
possessive form of “beginner” — someone new to a field or activity
From this reading "Beginner's luck, of course!" chaffed Barry.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They were in high spirits, full of stories and cracking jokes about each other's prowess or otherwise--especially the "otherwise," although, both men united in praising Penelope's exploits as a fisherwoman.
chaffed
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From this reading "Beginner's luck, of course!" chaffed Barry.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Beginner's luck, of course!" chaffed Barry.
crackingnounUS /ˈkrækɪŋ/
a sudden sharp noise
From this reading They were in high spirits, full of stories and cracking jokes about each other's prowess or otherwise--especially the "otherwise," although, both men united in praising Penelope's exploits as a fisherwoman.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They were in high spirits, full of stories and cracking jokes about each other's prowess or otherwise--especially the "otherwise," although, both men united in praising Penelope's exploits as a fisherwoman.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading They were in high spirits, full of stories and cracking jokes about each other's prowess or otherwise--especially the "otherwise," although, both men united in praising Penelope's exploits as a fisherwoman.
exploitsnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading They were in high spirits, full of stories and cracking jokes about each other's prowess or otherwise--especially the "otherwise," although, both men united in praising Penelope's exploits as a fisherwoman.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading THE GATES OF FATE The fishing party returned to Mallow the following morning.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "It was your first serious attempt at fishing, wasn't it, Penny?"
fisherwoman
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From this reading They were in high spirits, full of stories and cracking jokes about each other's prowess or otherwise--especially the "otherwise," although, both men united in praising Penelope's exploits as a fisherwoman.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading THE GATES OF FATE The fishing party returned to Mallow the following morning.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE GATES OF FATE The fishing party returned to Mallow the following morning.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading They were in high spirits, full of stories and cracking jokes about each other's prowess or otherwise--especially the "otherwise," although, both men united in praising Penelope's exploits as a fisherwoman.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading THE GATES OF FATE The fishing party returned to Mallow the following morning.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading They were in high spirits, full of stories and cracking jokes about each other's prowess or otherwise--especially the "otherwise," although, both men united in praising Penelope's exploits as a fisherwoman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were in high spirits, full of stories and cracking jokes about each other's prowess or otherwise--especially the "otherwise," although, both men united in praising Penelope's exploits as a fisherwoman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It was your first serious attempt at fishing, wasn't it, Penny?"
jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading They were in high spirits, full of stories and cracking jokes about each other's prowess or otherwise--especially the "otherwise," although, both men united in praising Penelope's exploits as a fisherwoman.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "Beginner's luck, of course!" chaffed Barry.
MallownounUS /ˈmæloʊ/
any of various plants of the family Malvaceae
From this reading THE GATES OF FATE The fishing party returned to Mallow the following morning.
the force of workers available
From this reading They were in high spirits, full of stories and cracking jokes about each other's prowess or otherwise--especially the "otherwise," although, both men united in praising Penelope's exploits as a fisherwoman.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE GATES OF FATE The fishing party returned to Mallow the following morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GATES OF FATE The fishing party returned to Mallow the following morning.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They were in high spirits, full of stories and cracking jokes about each other's prowess or otherwise--especially the "otherwise," although, both men united in praising Penelope's exploits as a fisherwoman.
other's
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From this reading They were in high spirits, full of stories and cracking jokes about each other's prowess or otherwise--especially the "otherwise," although, both men united in praising Penelope's exploits as a fisherwoman.
in other respects or ways
From this reading They were in high spirits, full of stories and cracking jokes about each other's prowess or otherwise--especially the "otherwise," although, both men united in praising Penelope's exploits as a fisherwoman.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE GATES OF FATE The fishing party returned to Mallow the following morning.
Penelope's
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From this reading They were in high spirits, full of stories and cracking jokes about each other's prowess or otherwise--especially the "otherwise," although, both men united in praising Penelope's exploits as a fisherwoman.
PennynounUS /ˈpeni/
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading "It was your first serious attempt at fishing, wasn't it, Penny?"
praisingadjectiveUS /ˈpreɪzɪŋ/
full of or giving praise
From this reading They were in high spirits, full of stories and cracking jokes about each other's prowess or otherwise--especially the "otherwise," although, both men united in praising Penelope's exploits as a fisherwoman.
prowessnounUS /ˈpraʊəs/
a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation
From this reading They were in high spirits, full of stories and cracking jokes about each other's prowess or otherwise--especially the "otherwise," although, both men united in praising Penelope's exploits as a fisherwoman.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE GATES OF FATE The fishing party returned to Mallow the following morning.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading "It was your first serious attempt at fishing, wasn't it, Penny?"
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading They were in high spirits, full of stories and cracking jokes about each other's prowess or otherwise--especially the "otherwise," although, both men united in praising Penelope's exploits as a fisherwoman.
plural of “story” — 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 They were in high spirits, full of stories and cracking jokes about each other's prowess or otherwise--especially the "otherwise," although, both men united in praising Penelope's exploits as a fisherwoman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GATES OF FATE The fishing party returned to Mallow the following morning.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were in high spirits, full of stories and cracking jokes about each other's prowess or otherwise--especially the "otherwise," although, both men united in praising Penelope's exploits as a fisherwoman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GATES OF FATE The fishing party returned to Mallow the following morning.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading They were in high spirits, full of stories and cracking jokes about each other's prowess or otherwise--especially the "otherwise," although, both men united in praising Penelope's exploits as a fisherwoman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It was your first serious attempt at fishing, wasn't it, Penny?"
wasn't
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From this reading "It was your first serious attempt at fishing, wasn't it, Penny?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were in high spirits, full of stories and cracking jokes about each other's prowess or otherwise--especially the "otherwise," although, both men united in praising Penelope's exploits as a fisherwoman.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It was your first serious attempt at fishing, wasn't it, Penny?"
