used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps he was a little prejudiced in the matter, because he had had a share in capturing the gamy fighters.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED APPEAL The fish were what Bluff called "gilt-edged."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That evening, as they sat around taking things easy, for it was rather warm and the fire not needed, the conversation ranged over a wide field.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Many events of the past were recalled, one thing seeming to lead to another.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED APPEAL The fish were what Bluff called "gilt-edged."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading That evening, as they sat around taking things easy, for it was rather warm and the fire not needed, the conversation ranged over a wide field.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That evening, as they sat around taking things easy, for it was rather warm and the fire not needed, the conversation ranged over a wide field.
for the reason that
From this reading Perhaps he was a little prejudiced in the matter, because he had had a share in capturing the gamy fighters.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But there was not a dissenting voice when Jerry moved that they pronounce the finny denizens of the big lake unequalled for their many fine qualities.
BluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED APPEAL The fish were what Bluff called "gilt-edged."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was not a dissenting voice when Jerry moved that they pronounce the finny denizens of the big lake unequalled for their many fine qualities.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED APPEAL The fish were what Bluff called "gilt-edged."
capturingverbUS /ˈkæptʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Perhaps he was a little prejudiced in the matter, because he had had a share in capturing the gamy fighters.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading That evening, as they sat around taking things easy, for it was rather warm and the fire not needed, the conversation ranged over a wide field.
denizensnounUS /ˈdenəzənz/
plural of “denizen” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading But there was not a dissenting voice when Jerry moved that they pronounce the finny denizens of the big lake unequalled for their many fine qualities.
dissentingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsentɪŋ/
disagreeing, especially with a majority
From this reading But there was not a dissenting voice when Jerry moved that they pronounce the finny denizens of the big lake unequalled for their many fine qualities.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading That evening, as they sat around taking things easy, for it was rather warm and the fire not needed, the conversation ranged over a wide field.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading That evening, as they sat around taking things easy, for it was rather warm and the fire not needed, the conversation ranged over a wide field.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Many events of the past were recalled, one thing seeming to lead to another.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading That evening, as they sat around taking things easy, for it was rather warm and the fire not needed, the conversation ranged over a wide field.
fightersnounUS /ˈfaɪtərz/
plural of “fighter” — someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading Perhaps he was a little prejudiced in the matter, because he had had a share in capturing the gamy fighters.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading But there was not a dissenting voice when Jerry moved that they pronounce the finny denizens of the big lake unequalled for their many fine qualities.
finny
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But there was not a dissenting voice when Jerry moved that they pronounce the finny denizens of the big lake unequalled for their many fine qualities.
start firing a weapon
From this reading That evening, as they sat around taking things easy, for it was rather warm and the fire not needed, the conversation ranged over a wide field.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED APPEAL The fish were what Bluff called "gilt-edged."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But there was not a dissenting voice when Jerry moved that they pronounce the finny denizens of the big lake unequalled for their many fine qualities.
gamyadjective
suggestive of sexual impropriety
From this reading Perhaps he was a little prejudiced in the matter, because he had had a share in capturing the gamy fighters.
gilt-edgedadjective
of the highest quality or value
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED APPEAL The fish were what Bluff called "gilt-edged."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perhaps he was a little prejudiced in the matter, because he had had a share in capturing the gamy fighters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps he was a little prejudiced in the matter, because he had had a share in capturing the gamy fighters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perhaps he was a little prejudiced in the matter, because he had had a share in capturing the gamy fighters.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That evening, as they sat around taking things easy, for it was rather warm and the fire not needed, the conversation ranged over a wide field.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading But there was not a dissenting voice when Jerry moved that they pronounce the finny denizens of the big lake unequalled for their many fine qualities.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading But there was not a dissenting voice when Jerry moved that they pronounce the finny denizens of the big lake unequalled for their many fine qualities.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Many events of the past were recalled, one thing seeming to lead to another.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Perhaps he was a little prejudiced in the matter, because he had had a share in capturing the gamy fighters.
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 But there was not a dissenting voice when Jerry moved that they pronounce the finny denizens of the big lake unequalled for their many fine qualities.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Perhaps he was a little prejudiced in the matter, because he had had a share in capturing the gamy fighters.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading But there was not a dissenting voice when Jerry moved that they pronounce the finny denizens of the big lake unequalled for their many fine qualities.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading That evening, as they sat around taking things easy, for it was rather warm and the fire not needed, the conversation ranged over a wide field.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But there was not a dissenting voice when Jerry moved that they pronounce the finny denizens of the big lake unequalled for their many fine qualities.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But there was not a dissenting voice when Jerry moved that they pronounce the finny denizens of the big lake unequalled for their many fine qualities.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Many events of the past were recalled, one thing seeming to lead to another.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading That evening, as they sat around taking things easy, for it was rather warm and the fire not needed, the conversation ranged over a wide field.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Many events of the past were recalled, one thing seeming to lead to another.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps he was a little prejudiced in the matter, because he had had a share in capturing the gamy fighters.
prejudicedadjectiveUS /ˈpredʒədəst/
emanating from a person's emotions and prejudices
From this reading Perhaps he was a little prejudiced in the matter, because he had had a share in capturing the gamy fighters.
pronounceverbUS /prəˈnaʊns/
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading But there was not a dissenting voice when Jerry moved that they pronounce the finny denizens of the big lake unequalled for their many fine qualities.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading But there was not a dissenting voice when Jerry moved that they pronounce the finny denizens of the big lake unequalled for their many fine qualities.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading That evening, as they sat around taking things easy, for it was rather warm and the fire not needed, the conversation ranged over a wide field.
on the contrary
From this reading That evening, as they sat around taking things easy, for it was rather warm and the fire not needed, the conversation ranged over a wide field.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Many events of the past were recalled, one thing seeming to lead to another.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading That evening, as they sat around taking things easy, for it was rather warm and the fire not needed, the conversation ranged over a wide field.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading Many events of the past were recalled, one thing seeming to lead to another.
have in common
From this reading Perhaps he was a little prejudiced in the matter, because he had had a share in capturing the gamy fighters.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading That evening, as they sat around taking things easy, for it was rather warm and the fire not needed, the conversation ranged over a wide field.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But there was not a dissenting voice when Jerry moved that they pronounce the finny denizens of the big lake unequalled for their many fine qualities.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED APPEAL The fish were what Bluff called "gilt-edged."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But there was not a dissenting voice when Jerry moved that they pronounce the finny denizens of the big lake unequalled for their many fine qualities.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was not a dissenting voice when Jerry moved that they pronounce the finny denizens of the big lake unequalled for their many fine qualities.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But there was not a dissenting voice when Jerry moved that they pronounce the finny denizens of the big lake unequalled for their many fine qualities.
a special situation
From this reading Many events of the past were recalled, one thing seeming to lead to another.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading That evening, as they sat around taking things easy, for it was rather warm and the fire not needed, the conversation ranged over a wide field.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many events of the past were recalled, one thing seeming to lead to another.
unequalledadjective
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading But there was not a dissenting voice when Jerry moved that they pronounce the finny denizens of the big lake unequalled for their many fine qualities.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED APPEAL The fish were what Bluff called "gilt-edged."
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading But there was not a dissenting voice when Jerry moved that they pronounce the finny denizens of the big lake unequalled for their many fine qualities.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading That evening, as they sat around taking things easy, for it was rather warm and the fire not needed, the conversation ranged over a wide field.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps he was a little prejudiced in the matter, because he had had a share in capturing the gamy fighters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED APPEAL The fish were what Bluff called "gilt-edged."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED APPEAL The fish were what Bluff called "gilt-edged."
at the time that
From this reading But there was not a dissenting voice when Jerry moved that they pronounce the finny denizens of the big lake unequalled for their many fine qualities.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading That evening, as they sat around taking things easy, for it was rather warm and the fire not needed, the conversation ranged over a wide field.
