used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Oh, look a’here! that’s what you’ve been saying for a half hour or more!
a'here
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From this reading “Oh, look a’here! that’s what you’ve been saying for a half hour or more!
(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 “All right, then, I don’t care; but there’s-a regular whale almost on my hook and it’s too bad to-disappoint him,” the first speaker returned.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “All right, then, I don’t care; but there’s-a regular whale almost on my hook and it’s too bad to-disappoint him,” the first speaker returned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “All right, then, I don’t care; but there’s-a regular whale almost on my hook and it’s too bad to-disappoint him,” the first speaker returned.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Even as he answered, however, he drew in the long, heavy fishing pole he held and followed his companion’s example in winding his line on a broad, flat stick notched at both ends.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even as he answered, however, he drew in the long, heavy fishing pole he held and followed his companion’s example in winding his line on a broad, flat stick notched at both ends.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Even as he answered, however, he drew in the long, heavy fishing pole he held and followed his companion’s example in winding his line on a broad, flat stick notched at both ends.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading “All right, then, I don’t care; but there’s-a regular whale almost on my hook and it’s too bad to-disappoint him,” the first speaker returned.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Oh, look a’here! that’s what you’ve been saying for a half hour or more!
the two together, not just one
From this reading Even as he answered, however, he drew in the long, heavy fishing pole he held and followed his companion’s example in winding his line on a broad, flat stick notched at both ends.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Even as he answered, however, he drew in the long, heavy fishing pole he held and followed his companion’s example in winding his line on a broad, flat stick notched at both ends.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “All right, then, I don’t care; but there’s-a regular whale almost on my hook and it’s too bad to-disappoint him,” the first speaker returned.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “All right, then, I don’t care; but there’s-a regular whale almost on my hook and it’s too bad to-disappoint him,” the first speaker returned.
companion's
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From this reading Even as he answered, however, he drew in the long, heavy fishing pole he held and followed his companion’s example in winding his line on a broad, flat stick notched at both ends.
don't
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From this reading You see where the sun is, don’t you!”
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Even as he answered, however, he drew in the long, heavy fishing pole he held and followed his companion’s example in winding his line on a broad, flat stick notched at both ends.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Even as he answered, however, he drew in the long, heavy fishing pole he held and followed his companion’s example in winding his line on a broad, flat stick notched at both ends.
divisible by two
From this reading Even as he answered, however, he drew in the long, heavy fishing pole he held and followed his companion’s example in winding his line on a broad, flat stick notched at both ends.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Even as he answered, however, he drew in the long, heavy fishing pole he held and followed his companion’s example in winding his line on a broad, flat stick notched at both ends.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “All right, then, I don’t care; but there’s-a regular whale almost on my hook and it’s too bad to-disappoint him,” the first speaker returned.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Even as he answered, however, he drew in the long, heavy fishing pole he held and followed his companion’s example in winding his line on a broad, flat stick notched at both ends.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Even as he answered, however, he drew in the long, heavy fishing pole he held and followed his companion’s example in winding his line on a broad, flat stick notched at both ends.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Even as he answered, however, he drew in the long, heavy fishing pole he held and followed his companion’s example in winding his line on a broad, flat stick notched at both ends.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Oh, look a’here! that’s what you’ve been saying for a half hour or more!
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading “Oh, look a’here! that’s what you’ve been saying for a half hour or more!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even as he answered, however, he drew in the long, heavy fishing pole he held and followed his companion’s example in winding his line on a broad, flat stick notched at both ends.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Even as he answered, however, he drew in the long, heavy fishing pole he held and followed his companion’s example in winding his line on a broad, flat stick notched at both ends.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Even as he answered, however, he drew in the long, heavy fishing pole he held and followed his companion’s example in winding his line on a broad, flat stick notched at both ends.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “All right, then, I don’t care; but there’s-a regular whale almost on my hook and it’s too bad to-disappoint him,” the first speaker returned.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even as he answered, however, he drew in the long, heavy fishing pole he held and followed his companion’s example in winding his line on a broad, flat stick notched at both ends.
hookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading “All right, then, I don’t care; but there’s-a regular whale almost on my hook and it’s too bad to-disappoint him,” the first speaker returned.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading “Oh, look a’here! that’s what you’ve been saying for a half hour or more!
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Even as he answered, however, he drew in the long, heavy fishing pole he held and followed his companion’s example in winding his line on a broad, flat stick notched at both ends.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “All right, then, I don’t care; but there’s-a regular whale almost on my hook and it’s too bad to-disappoint him,” the first speaker returned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even as he answered, however, he drew in the long, heavy fishing pole he held and followed his companion’s example in winding his line on a broad, flat stick notched at both ends.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You see where the sun is, don’t you!”
it's
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From this reading “All right, then, I don’t care; but there’s-a regular whale almost on my hook and it’s too bad to-disappoint him,” the first speaker returned.
just-one
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From this reading “Now just-one more!”
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Even as he answered, however, he drew in the long, heavy fishing pole he held and followed his companion’s example in winding his line on a broad, flat stick notched at both ends.
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 Even as he answered, however, he drew in the long, heavy fishing pole he held and followed his companion’s example in winding his line on a broad, flat stick notched at both ends.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Oh, look a’here! that’s what you’ve been saying for a half hour or more!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Now just-one more!”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “All right, then, I don’t care; but there’s-a regular whale almost on my hook and it’s too bad to-disappoint him,” the first speaker returned.
notchedadjectiveUS /nɑːtʃt/
notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex
From this reading Even as he answered, however, he drew in the long, heavy fishing pole he held and followed his companion’s example in winding his line on a broad, flat stick notched at both ends.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now just-one more!”
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, look a’here! that’s what you’ve been saying for a half hour or more!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “All right, then, I don’t care; but there’s-a regular whale almost on my hook and it’s too bad to-disappoint him,” the first speaker returned.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Oh, look a’here! that’s what you’ve been saying for a half hour or more!
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading Even as he answered, however, he drew in the long, heavy fishing pole he held and followed his companion’s example in winding his line on a broad, flat stick notched at both ends.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading “All right, then, I don’t care; but there’s-a regular whale almost on my hook and it’s too bad to-disappoint him,” the first speaker returned.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “All right, then, I don’t care; but there’s-a regular whale almost on my hook and it’s too bad to-disappoint him,” the first speaker returned.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “All right, then, I don’t care; but there’s-a regular whale almost on my hook and it’s too bad to-disappoint him,” the first speaker returned.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading “Oh, look a’here! that’s what you’ve been saying for a half hour or more!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see where the sun is, don’t you!”
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading “All right, then, I don’t care; but there’s-a regular whale almost on my hook and it’s too bad to-disappoint him,” the first speaker returned.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Even as he answered, however, he drew in the long, heavy fishing pole he held and followed his companion’s example in winding his line on a broad, flat stick notched at both ends.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading You see where the sun is, don’t you!”
that's
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From this reading “Oh, look a’here! that’s what you’ve been saying for a half hour or more!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You see where the sun is, don’t you!”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “All right, then, I don’t care; but there’s-a regular whale almost on my hook and it’s too bad to-disappoint him,” the first speaker returned.
there's-a
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From this reading “All right, then, I don’t care; but there’s-a regular whale almost on my hook and it’s too bad to-disappoint him,” the first speaker returned.
to-disappoint
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From this reading “All right, then, I don’t care; but there’s-a regular whale almost on my hook and it’s too bad to-disappoint him,” the first speaker returned.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “All right, then, I don’t care; but there’s-a regular whale almost on my hook and it’s too bad to-disappoint him,” the first speaker returned.
whalenounUS /weɪl/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading “All right, then, I don’t care; but there’s-a regular whale almost on my hook and it’s too bad to-disappoint him,” the first speaker returned.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Oh, look a’here! that’s what you’ve been saying for a half hour or more!
in or at the place that
From this reading You see where the sun is, don’t you!”
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading Even as he answered, however, he drew in the long, heavy fishing pole he held and followed his companion’s example in winding his line on a broad, flat stick notched at both ends.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You see where the sun is, don’t you!”
you've
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From this reading “Oh, look a’here! that’s what you’ve been saying for a half hour or more!
