used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When I had changed my things and recovered a good deal, I sat in the shade and smoked and arranged my fly-book and other paraphernalia, and brooded on the frailty of human nature and the general perversity and cussedness of things at large.
(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 I had a confession all prepared for Eddie, long before he arrived.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Eddie was not at the camp, and the guides were busy getting wood.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading When I had changed my things and recovered a good deal, I sat in the shade and smoked and arranged my fly-book and other paraphernalia, and brooded on the frailty of human nature and the general perversity and cussedness of things at large.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading I had a confession all prepared for Eddie, long before he arrived.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Eddie was not at the camp, and the guides were busy getting wood.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I had a confession all prepared for Eddie, long before he arrived.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was a good confession--sufficiently humble and truthful without being dangerous.
broodedverbUS /ˈbruːdɪd/
past form of “brood” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading When I had changed my things and recovered a good deal, I sat in the shade and smoked and arranged my fly-book and other paraphernalia, and brooded on the frailty of human nature and the general perversity and cussedness of things at large.
bruisedverbUS /bruːzd/
past form of “bruise” — injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
From this reading I was glad, for I was wet and bruised and generally disturbed.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Eddie was not at the camp, and the guides were busy getting wood.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Eddie was not at the camp, and the guides were busy getting wood.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading When I had changed my things and recovered a good deal, I sat in the shade and smoked and arranged my fly-book and other paraphernalia, and brooded on the frailty of human nature and the general perversity and cussedness of things at large.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading I had a confession all prepared for Eddie, long before he arrived.
cussednessnoun
meanspirited disagreeable contrariness
From this reading When I had changed my things and recovered a good deal, I sat in the shade and smoked and arranged my fly-book and other paraphernalia, and brooded on the frailty of human nature and the general perversity and cussedness of things at large.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading It was a good confession--sufficiently humble and truthful without being dangerous.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading When I had changed my things and recovered a good deal, I sat in the shade and smoked and arranged my fly-book and other paraphernalia, and brooded on the frailty of human nature and the general perversity and cussedness of things at large.
having the place or position changed
From this reading I was glad, for I was wet and bruised and generally disturbed.
Eddie
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From this reading Eddie was not at the camp, and the guides were busy getting wood.
fly-book
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When I had changed my things and recovered a good deal, I sat in the shade and smoked and arranged my fly-book and other paraphernalia, and brooded on the frailty of human nature and the general perversity and cussedness of things at large.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was glad, for I was wet and bruised and generally disturbed.
frailtynounUS /ˈfreɪlti/
the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
From this reading When I had changed my things and recovered a good deal, I sat in the shade and smoked and arranged my fly-book and other paraphernalia, and brooded on the frailty of human nature and the general perversity and cussedness of things at large.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading When I had changed my things and recovered a good deal, I sat in the shade and smoked and arranged my fly-book and other paraphernalia, and brooded on the frailty of human nature and the general perversity and cussedness of things at large.
usually; as a rule
From this reading I was glad, for I was wet and bruised and generally disturbed.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Eddie was not at the camp, and the guides were busy getting wood.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I was glad, for I was wet and bruised and generally disturbed.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading When I had changed my things and recovered a good deal, I sat in the shade and smoked and arranged my fly-book and other paraphernalia, and brooded on the frailty of human nature and the general perversity and cussedness of things at large.
guidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Eddie was not at the camp, and the guides were busy getting wood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When I had changed my things and recovered a good deal, I sat in the shade and smoked and arranged my fly-book and other paraphernalia, and brooded on the frailty of human nature and the general perversity and cussedness of things at large.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had a confession all prepared for Eddie, long before he arrived.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading When I had changed my things and recovered a good deal, I sat in the shade and smoked and arranged my fly-book and other paraphernalia, and brooded on the frailty of human nature and the general perversity and cussedness of things at large.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading It was a good confession--sufficiently humble and truthful without being dangerous.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was glad, for I was wet and bruised and generally disturbed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When I had changed my things and recovered a good deal, I sat in the shade and smoked and arranged my fly-book and other paraphernalia, and brooded on the frailty of human nature and the general perversity and cussedness of things at large.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a good confession--sufficiently humble and truthful without being dangerous.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When I had changed my things and recovered a good deal, I sat in the shade and smoked and arranged my fly-book and other paraphernalia, and brooded on the frailty of human nature and the general perversity and cussedness of things at large.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I had a confession all prepared for Eddie, long before he arrived.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When I had changed my things and recovered a good deal, I sat in the shade and smoked and arranged my fly-book and other paraphernalia, and brooded on the frailty of human nature and the general perversity and cussedness of things at large.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading When I had changed my things and recovered a good deal, I sat in the shade and smoked and arranged my fly-book and other paraphernalia, and brooded on the frailty of human nature and the general perversity and cussedness of things at large.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Eddie was not at the camp, and the guides were busy getting wood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When I had changed my things and recovered a good deal, I sat in the shade and smoked and arranged my fly-book and other paraphernalia, and brooded on the frailty of human nature and the general perversity and cussedness of things at large.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When I had changed my things and recovered a good deal, I sat in the shade and smoked and arranged my fly-book and other paraphernalia, and brooded on the frailty of human nature and the general perversity and cussedness of things at large.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When I had changed my things and recovered a good deal, I sat in the shade and smoked and arranged my fly-book and other paraphernalia, and brooded on the frailty of human nature and the general perversity and cussedness of things at large.
paraphernalianounUS /ˌperəfəˈneɪljə/
equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
From this reading When I had changed my things and recovered a good deal, I sat in the shade and smoked and arranged my fly-book and other paraphernalia, and brooded on the frailty of human nature and the general perversity and cussedness of things at large.
perversitynounUS /pərˈvɜːrsəti/
deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline
From this reading When I had changed my things and recovered a good deal, I sat in the shade and smoked and arranged my fly-book and other paraphernalia, and brooded on the frailty of human nature and the general perversity and cussedness of things at large.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading I had a confession all prepared for Eddie, long before he arrived.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading When I had changed my things and recovered a good deal, I sat in the shade and smoked and arranged my fly-book and other paraphernalia, and brooded on the frailty of human nature and the general perversity and cussedness of things at large.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading When I had changed my things and recovered a good deal, I sat in the shade and smoked and arranged my fly-book and other paraphernalia, and brooded on the frailty of human nature and the general perversity and cussedness of things at large.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading When I had changed my things and recovered a good deal, I sat in the shade and smoked and arranged my fly-book and other paraphernalia, and brooded on the frailty of human nature and the general perversity and cussedness of things at large.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading When I had changed my things and recovered a good deal, I sat in the shade and smoked and arranged my fly-book and other paraphernalia, and brooded on the frailty of human nature and the general perversity and cussedness of things at large.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading It was a good confession--sufficiently humble and truthful without being dangerous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Eddie was not at the camp, and the guides were busy getting wood.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading When I had changed my things and recovered a good deal, I sat in the shade and smoked and arranged my fly-book and other paraphernalia, and brooded on the frailty of human nature and the general perversity and cussedness of things at large.
truthfuladjectiveUS /ˈtruːθfəl/
expressing or given to expressing the truth
From this reading It was a good confession--sufficiently humble and truthful without being dangerous.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Eddie was not at the camp, and the guides were busy getting wood.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Eddie was not at the camp, and the guides were busy getting wood.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading I was glad, for I was wet and bruised and generally disturbed.
at the time that
From this reading When I had changed my things and recovered a good deal, I sat in the shade and smoked and arranged my fly-book and other paraphernalia, and brooded on the frailty of human nature and the general perversity and cussedness of things at large.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was a good confession--sufficiently humble and truthful without being dangerous.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Eddie was not at the camp, and the guides were busy getting wood.
