used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The lines had been out for some time, but not a bite had been obtained.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Taking off the heavy leads, two of the lines were baited with pieces of rancid pork and allowed to tow astern.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Then the sooner we get out the lines and try and catch some fish for supper the better," exclaimed Billy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Perhaps the lines are not deep enough, or the bait is not as good as it should be," observed Desmond, beginning to haul in upon his line.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Perhaps the lines are not deep enough, or the bait is not as good as it should be," observed Desmond, beginning to haul in upon his line.
asternadverb
stern foremost or backward
From this reading Taking off the heavy leads, two of the lines were baited with pieces of rancid pork and allowed to tow astern.
baitverbUS /beɪt/
harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading "Perhaps the lines are not deep enough, or the bait is not as good as it should be," observed Desmond, beginning to haul in upon his line.
baitedverbUS /ˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “bait” — harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading Taking off the heavy leads, two of the lines were baited with pieces of rancid pork and allowed to tow astern.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Perhaps the lines are not deep enough, or the bait is not as good as it should be," observed Desmond, beginning to haul in upon his line.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The lines had been out for some time, but not a bite had been obtained.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading "Perhaps the lines are not deep enough, or the bait is not as good as it should be," observed Desmond, beginning to haul in upon his line.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Then the sooner we get out the lines and try and catch some fish for supper the better," exclaimed Billy.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading "Then the sooner we get out the lines and try and catch some fish for supper the better," exclaimed Billy.
biteverbUS /baɪt/
to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading The lines had been out for some time, but not a bite had been obtained.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The lines had been out for some time, but not a bite had been obtained.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "Then the sooner we get out the lines and try and catch some fish for supper the better," exclaimed Billy.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He had got it in a third of the length, when he felt it torn from his grasp, and he caught sight of a monster running off with it.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "Perhaps the lines are not deep enough, or the bait is not as good as it should be," observed Desmond, beginning to haul in upon his line.
Desmond
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From this reading "Perhaps the lines are not deep enough, or the bait is not as good as it should be," observed Desmond, beginning to haul in upon his line.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Perhaps the lines are not deep enough, or the bait is not as good as it should be," observed Desmond, beginning to haul in upon his line.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Then the sooner we get out the lines and try and catch some fish for supper the better," exclaimed Billy.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He had got it in a third of the length, when he felt it torn from his grasp, and he caught sight of a monster running off with it.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading "Then the sooner we get out the lines and try and catch some fish for supper the better," exclaimed Billy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Then the sooner we get out the lines and try and catch some fish for supper the better," exclaimed Billy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had got it in a third of the length, when he felt it torn from his grasp, and he caught sight of a monster running off with it.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Then the sooner we get out the lines and try and catch some fish for supper the better," exclaimed Billy.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Perhaps the lines are not deep enough, or the bait is not as good as it should be," observed Desmond, beginning to haul in upon his line.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He had got it in a third of the length, when he felt it torn from his grasp, and he caught sight of a monster running off with it.
hold firmly
From this reading He had got it in a third of the length, when he felt it torn from his grasp, and he caught sight of a monster running off with it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The lines had been out for some time, but not a bite had been obtained.
haulverbUS /hɔːl/
draw slowly or heavily
From this reading "Perhaps the lines are not deep enough, or the bait is not as good as it should be," observed Desmond, beginning to haul in upon his line.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had got it in a third of the length, when he felt it torn from his grasp, and he caught sight of a monster running off with it.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Taking off the heavy leads, two of the lines were baited with pieces of rancid pork and allowed to tow astern.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Perhaps the lines are not deep enough, or the bait is not as good as it should be," observed Desmond, beginning to haul in upon his line.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Perhaps the lines are not deep enough, or the bait is not as good as it should be," observed Desmond, beginning to haul in upon his line.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Perhaps the lines are not deep enough, or the bait is not as good as it should be," observed Desmond, beginning to haul in upon his line.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Perhaps the lines are not deep enough, or the bait is not as good as it should be," observed Desmond, beginning to haul in upon his line.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading Taking off the heavy leads, two of the lines were baited with pieces of rancid pork and allowed to tow astern.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading He had got it in a third of the length, when he felt it torn from his grasp, and he caught sight of a monster running off with it.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading "Perhaps the lines are not deep enough, or the bait is not as good as it should be," observed Desmond, beginning to haul in upon his line.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading "Then the sooner we get out the lines and try and catch some fish for supper the better," exclaimed Billy.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading He had got it in a third of the length, when he felt it torn from his grasp, and he caught sight of a monster running off with it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The lines had been out for some time, but not a bite had been obtained.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Perhaps the lines are not deep enough, or the bait is not as good as it should be," observed Desmond, beginning to haul in upon his line.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The lines had been out for some time, but not a bite had been obtained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Taking off the heavy leads, two of the lines were baited with pieces of rancid pork and allowed to tow astern.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Taking off the heavy leads, two of the lines were baited with pieces of rancid pork and allowed to tow astern.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Perhaps the lines are not deep enough, or the bait is not as good as it should be," observed Desmond, beginning to haul in upon his line.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Then the sooner we get out the lines and try and catch some fish for supper the better," exclaimed Billy.
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps the lines are not deep enough, or the bait is not as good as it should be," observed Desmond, beginning to haul in upon his line.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Taking off the heavy leads, two of the lines were baited with pieces of rancid pork and allowed to tow astern.
porknounUS /pɔːrk/
meat from a domestic hog or pig
From this reading Taking off the heavy leads, two of the lines were baited with pieces of rancid pork and allowed to tow astern.
rancidadjectiveUS /ˈrænsɪd/
(used of decomposing oils or fats) having a rank smell or taste usually due to a chemical change or decomposition
From this reading Taking off the heavy leads, two of the lines were baited with pieces of rancid pork and allowed to tow astern.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading He had got it in a third of the length, when he felt it torn from his grasp, and he caught sight of a monster running off with it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Perhaps the lines are not deep enough, or the bait is not as good as it should be," observed Desmond, beginning to haul in upon his line.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He had got it in a third of the length, when he felt it torn from his grasp, and he caught sight of a monster running off with it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Then the sooner we get out the lines and try and catch some fish for supper the better," exclaimed Billy.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading "Then the sooner we get out the lines and try and catch some fish for supper the better," exclaimed Billy.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading "Then the sooner we get out the lines and try and catch some fish for supper the better," exclaimed Billy.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking off the heavy leads, two of the lines were baited with pieces of rancid pork and allowed to tow astern.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Then the sooner we get out the lines and try and catch some fish for supper the better," exclaimed Billy.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then the sooner we get out the lines and try and catch some fish for supper the better," exclaimed Billy.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading He had got it in a third of the length, when he felt it torn from his grasp, and he caught sight of a monster running off with it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The lines had been out for some time, but not a bite had been obtained.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Taking off the heavy leads, two of the lines were baited with pieces of rancid pork and allowed to tow astern.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading He had got it in a third of the length, when he felt it torn from his grasp, and he caught sight of a monster running off with it.
townounUS /toʊ/
the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope
From this reading Taking off the heavy leads, two of the lines were baited with pieces of rancid pork and allowed to tow astern.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Then the sooner we get out the lines and try and catch some fish for supper the better," exclaimed Billy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Taking off the heavy leads, two of the lines were baited with pieces of rancid pork and allowed to tow astern.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Perhaps the lines are not deep enough, or the bait is not as good as it should be," observed Desmond, beginning to haul in upon his line.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Then the sooner we get out the lines and try and catch some fish for supper the better," exclaimed Billy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Taking off the heavy leads, two of the lines were baited with pieces of rancid pork and allowed to tow astern.
at the time that
From this reading He had got it in a third of the length, when he felt it torn from his grasp, and he caught sight of a monster running off with it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Taking off the heavy leads, two of the lines were baited with pieces of rancid pork and allowed to tow astern.
