used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the morning of the next day, a one-armed dock lounger found an old fish-hook and some pieces of string which he knotted together; then he dug some bait and caught a fish.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the morning of the next day, a one-armed dock lounger found an old fish-hook and some pieces of string which he knotted together; then he dug some bait and caught a fish.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the morning of the next day, a one-armed dock lounger found an old fish-hook and some pieces of string which he knotted together; then he dug some bait and caught a fish.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading His changed appearance induced a boss stevedore to hire him tallying cargo, which was more lucrative than fishing, and furnished, in time, a hat, pair of shoes, and an overcoat.
baitverbUS /beɪt/
harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading On the morning of the next day, a one-armed dock lounger found an old fish-hook and some pieces of string which he knotted together; then he dug some bait and caught a fish.
barbernounUS /ˈbɑːrbər/
United States composer (1910-1981)
From this reading He slept under the docks--paying no rent--fished, traded, and sold for a month, then paid for a second-hand suit of clothes and the services of a barber.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He then rented a room and slept in a bed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Being hungry and without fire, he traded with a coaster's cook for a meal, and before night caught two more, one of which he traded, the other, sold.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being hungry and without fire, he traded with a coaster's cook for a meal, and before night caught two more, one of which he traded, the other, sold.
bossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading His changed appearance induced a boss stevedore to hire him tallying cargo, which was more lucrative than fishing, and furnished, in time, a hat, pair of shoes, and an overcoat.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading His changed appearance induced a boss stevedore to hire him tallying cargo, which was more lucrative than fishing, and furnished, in time, a hat, pair of shoes, and an overcoat.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading On the morning of the next day, a one-armed dock lounger found an old fish-hook and some pieces of string which he knotted together; then he dug some bait and caught a fish.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading His changed appearance induced a boss stevedore to hire him tallying cargo, which was more lucrative than fishing, and furnished, in time, a hat, pair of shoes, and an overcoat.
clothing in general
From this reading He slept under the docks--paying no rent--fished, traded, and sold for a month, then paid for a second-hand suit of clothes and the services of a barber.
coaster's
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From this reading Being hungry and without fire, he traded with a coaster's cook for a meal, and before night caught two more, one of which he traded, the other, sold.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Being hungry and without fire, he traded with a coaster's cook for a meal, and before night caught two more, one of which he traded, the other, sold.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the morning of the next day, a one-armed dock lounger found an old fish-hook and some pieces of string which he knotted together; then he dug some bait and caught a fish.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading On the morning of the next day, a one-armed dock lounger found an old fish-hook and some pieces of string which he knotted together; then he dug some bait and caught a fish.
docksnounUS /dɑːks/
plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading He slept under the docks--paying no rent--fished, traded, and sold for a month, then paid for a second-hand suit of clothes and the services of a barber.
dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
From this reading On the morning of the next day, a one-armed dock lounger found an old fish-hook and some pieces of string which he knotted together; then he dug some bait and caught a fish.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Being hungry and without fire, he traded with a coaster's cook for a meal, and before night caught two more, one of which he traded, the other, sold.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading On the morning of the next day, a one-armed dock lounger found an old fish-hook and some pieces of string which he knotted together; then he dug some bait and caught a fish.
fish-hook
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From this reading On the morning of the next day, a one-armed dock lounger found an old fish-hook and some pieces of string which he knotted together; then he dug some bait and caught a fish.
fishedverbUS /fɪʃt/
past form of “fish” — seek indirectly
From this reading He slept under the docks--paying no rent--fished, traded, and sold for a month, then paid for a second-hand suit of clothes and the services of a barber.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading His changed appearance induced a boss stevedore to hire him tallying cargo, which was more lucrative than fishing, and furnished, in time, a hat, pair of shoes, and an overcoat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Being hungry and without fire, he traded with a coaster's cook for a meal, and before night caught two more, one of which he traded, the other, sold.
set up or found
From this reading On the morning of the next day, a one-armed dock lounger found an old fish-hook and some pieces of string which he knotted together; then he dug some bait and caught a fish.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading His changed appearance induced a boss stevedore to hire him tallying cargo, which was more lucrative than fishing, and furnished, in time, a hat, pair of shoes, and an overcoat.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading His changed appearance induced a boss stevedore to hire him tallying cargo, which was more lucrative than fishing, and furnished, in time, a hat, pair of shoes, and an overcoat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the morning of the next day, a one-armed dock lounger found an old fish-hook and some pieces of string which he knotted together; then he dug some bait and caught a fish.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His changed appearance induced a boss stevedore to hire him tallying cargo, which was more lucrative than fishing, and furnished, in time, a hat, pair of shoes, and an overcoat.
hireverbUS /ˈhaɪər/
engage or hire for work
From this reading His changed appearance induced a boss stevedore to hire him tallying cargo, which was more lucrative than fishing, and furnished, in time, a hat, pair of shoes, and an overcoat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His changed appearance induced a boss stevedore to hire him tallying cargo, which was more lucrative than fishing, and furnished, in time, a hat, pair of shoes, and an overcoat.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading Being hungry and without fire, he traded with a coaster's cook for a meal, and before night caught two more, one of which he traded, the other, sold.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His changed appearance induced a boss stevedore to hire him tallying cargo, which was more lucrative than fishing, and furnished, in time, a hat, pair of shoes, and an overcoat.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading His changed appearance induced a boss stevedore to hire him tallying cargo, which was more lucrative than fishing, and furnished, in time, a hat, pair of shoes, and an overcoat.
knottedadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːtɪd/
tied with a knot
From this reading On the morning of the next day, a one-armed dock lounger found an old fish-hook and some pieces of string which he knotted together; then he dug some bait and caught a fish.
loungernoun
someone who wastes time
From this reading On the morning of the next day, a one-armed dock lounger found an old fish-hook and some pieces of string which he knotted together; then he dug some bait and caught a fish.
lucrativeadjectiveUS /ˈluːkrətɪv/
producing a sizeable profit
From this reading His changed appearance induced a boss stevedore to hire him tallying cargo, which was more lucrative than fishing, and furnished, in time, a hat, pair of shoes, and an overcoat.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Being hungry and without fire, he traded with a coaster's cook for a meal, and before night caught two more, one of which he traded, the other, sold.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading He slept under the docks--paying no rent--fished, traded, and sold for a month, then paid for a second-hand suit of clothes and the services of a barber.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Being hungry and without fire, he traded with a coaster's cook for a meal, and before night caught two more, one of which he traded, the other, sold.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the morning of the next day, a one-armed dock lounger found an old fish-hook and some pieces of string which he knotted together; then he dug some bait and caught a fish.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading On the morning of the next day, a one-armed dock lounger found an old fish-hook and some pieces of string which he knotted together; then he dug some bait and caught a fish.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Being hungry and without fire, he traded with a coaster's cook for a meal, and before night caught two more, one of which he traded, the other, sold.
not any; not one
From this reading He slept under the docks--paying no rent--fished, traded, and sold for a month, then paid for a second-hand suit of clothes and the services of a barber.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the morning of the next day, a one-armed dock lounger found an old fish-hook and some pieces of string which he knotted together; then he dug some bait and caught a fish.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On the morning of the next day, a one-armed dock lounger found an old fish-hook and some pieces of string which he knotted together; then he dug some bait and caught a fish.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the morning of the next day, a one-armed dock lounger found an old fish-hook and some pieces of string which he knotted together; then he dug some bait and caught a fish.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Being hungry and without fire, he traded with a coaster's cook for a meal, and before night caught two more, one of which he traded, the other, sold.
one-armedadjective
having one arm
From this reading On the morning of the next day, a one-armed dock lounger found an old fish-hook and some pieces of string which he knotted together; then he dug some bait and caught a fish.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Being hungry and without fire, he traded with a coaster's cook for a meal, and before night caught two more, one of which he traded, the other, sold.
overcoatnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊt/
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading His changed appearance induced a boss stevedore to hire him tallying cargo, which was more lucrative than fishing, and furnished, in time, a hat, pair of shoes, and an overcoat.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading He slept under the docks--paying no rent--fished, traded, and sold for a month, then paid for a second-hand suit of clothes and the services of a barber.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading His changed appearance induced a boss stevedore to hire him tallying cargo, which was more lucrative than fishing, and furnished, in time, a hat, pair of shoes, and an overcoat.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading He slept under the docks--paying no rent--fished, traded, and sold for a month, then paid for a second-hand suit of clothes and the services of a barber.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading On the morning of the next day, a one-armed dock lounger found an old fish-hook and some pieces of string which he knotted together; then he dug some bait and caught a fish.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading He slept under the docks--paying no rent--fished, traded, and sold for a month, then paid for a second-hand suit of clothes and the services of a barber.
rentedverbUS /ˈrentɪd/
past form of “rent” — let for money
From this reading He then rented a room and slept in a bed.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He then rented a room and slept in a bed.
second-hand
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From this reading He slept under the docks--paying no rent--fished, traded, and sold for a month, then paid for a second-hand suit of clothes and the services of a barber.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading He slept under the docks--paying no rent--fished, traded, and sold for a month, then paid for a second-hand suit of clothes and the services of a barber.
a particular situation
From this reading His changed appearance induced a boss stevedore to hire him tallying cargo, which was more lucrative than fishing, and furnished, in time, a hat, pair of shoes, and an overcoat.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading He slept under the docks--paying no rent--fished, traded, and sold for a month, then paid for a second-hand suit of clothes and the services of a barber.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading Being hungry and without fire, he traded with a coaster's cook for a meal, and before night caught two more, one of which he traded, the other, sold.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On the morning of the next day, a one-armed dock lounger found an old fish-hook and some pieces of string which he knotted together; then he dug some bait and caught a fish.
stevedorenounUS /ˈstiːvədɔːr/
a laborer who loads and unloads vessels in a port
From this reading His changed appearance induced a boss stevedore to hire him tallying cargo, which was more lucrative than fishing, and furnished, in time, a hat, pair of shoes, and an overcoat.
stringnounUS /strɪŋ/
a lightweight cord
From this reading On the morning of the next day, a one-armed dock lounger found an old fish-hook and some pieces of string which he knotted together; then he dug some bait and caught a fish.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading He slept under the docks--paying no rent--fished, traded, and sold for a month, then paid for a second-hand suit of clothes and the services of a barber.
tallyingverbUS /ˈtæliɪŋ/
-ing form of “tally” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading His changed appearance induced a boss stevedore to hire him tallying cargo, which was more lucrative than fishing, and furnished, in time, a hat, pair of shoes, and an overcoat.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His changed appearance induced a boss stevedore to hire him tallying cargo, which was more lucrative than fishing, and furnished, in time, a hat, pair of shoes, and an overcoat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the morning of the next day, a one-armed dock lounger found an old fish-hook and some pieces of string which he knotted together; then he dug some bait and caught a fish.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading On the morning of the next day, a one-armed dock lounger found an old fish-hook and some pieces of string which he knotted together; then he dug some bait and caught a fish.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His changed appearance induced a boss stevedore to hire him tallying cargo, which was more lucrative than fishing, and furnished, in time, a hat, pair of shoes, and an overcoat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His changed appearance induced a boss stevedore to hire him tallying cargo, which was more lucrative than fishing, and furnished, in time, a hat, pair of shoes, and an overcoat.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading On the morning of the next day, a one-armed dock lounger found an old fish-hook and some pieces of string which he knotted together; then he dug some bait and caught a fish.
tradedverbUS /ˈtreɪdɪd/
past form of “trade” — engage in the trade of
From this reading Being hungry and without fire, he traded with a coaster's cook for a meal, and before night caught two more, one of which he traded, the other, sold.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Being hungry and without fire, he traded with a coaster's cook for a meal, and before night caught two more, one of which he traded, the other, sold.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He slept under the docks--paying no rent--fished, traded, and sold for a month, then paid for a second-hand suit of clothes and the services of a barber.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His changed appearance induced a boss stevedore to hire him tallying cargo, which was more lucrative than fishing, and furnished, in time, a hat, pair of shoes, and an overcoat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the morning of the next day, a one-armed dock lounger found an old fish-hook and some pieces of string which he knotted together; then he dug some bait and caught a fish.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Being hungry and without fire, he traded with a coaster's cook for a meal, and before night caught two more, one of which he traded, the other, sold.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Being hungry and without fire, he traded with a coaster's cook for a meal, and before night caught two more, one of which he traded, the other, sold.
