used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "From now on I expect to see you doing your best to land a prize.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
for the reason that
From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I know you too well to believe that," replied the other.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "From now on I expect to see you doing your best to land a prize.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
confined by bonds
From this reading Sooner or later success is bound to come, Roger."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
COLUMBIAnounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/
a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring
From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
someone who is a detective
From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "From now on I expect to see you doing your best to land a prize.
don't
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From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "From now on I expect to see you doing your best to land a prize.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "From now on I expect to see you doing your best to land a prize.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
hookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
I'm
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From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sooner or later success is bound to come, Roger."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know you too well to believe that," replied the other.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "From now on I expect to see you doing your best to land a prize.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Sooner or later success is bound to come, Roger."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
not any; not one
From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "From now on I expect to see you doing your best to land a prize.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "From now on I expect to see you doing your best to land a prize.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sooner or later success is bound to come, Roger."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I know you too well to believe that," replied the other.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading "From now on I expect to see you doing your best to land a prize.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading I know you too well to believe that," replied the other.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
Roger
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From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "From now on I expect to see you doing your best to land a prize.
try to get or reach
From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Sooner or later success is bound to come, Roger."
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Sooner or later success is bound to come, Roger."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I know you too well to believe that," replied the other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I know you too well to believe that," replied the other.
(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 I know you too well to believe that," replied the other.
at the time that
From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
wrapverbUS /ræp/
arrange or fold as a cover or protection
From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading AT THE FALLS OF THE COLUMBIA "I HOPE you don't think I'm discouraged, Dick, because so far no fish has come near my hook?" remarked Roger, when the time came to wrap their blankets around them and seek rest.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "From now on I expect to see you doing your best to land a prize.
