used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHANGE OF BASE.
(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 Ashley lets go the rock that does duty as an anchor and remarks ruefully, when all but a yard of the rope is run out: “This is deep-sea fishing.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I believe this is the exact spot; yes, I am sure it is.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ashley lets go the rock that does duty as an anchor and remarks ruefully, when all but a yard of the rope is run out: “This is deep-sea fishing.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading Drop your anchor, Ashley, so that the bow will point up-stream,” says Barker, as he grasps a long pole with a hook at one end, and prepares to explore the bed of Wild River.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Drop your anchor, Ashley, so that the bow will point up-stream,” says Barker, as he grasps a long pole with a hook at one end, and prepares to explore the bed of Wild River.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Drop your anchor, Ashley, so that the bow will point up-stream,” says Barker, as he grasps a long pole with a hook at one end, and prepares to explore the bed of Wild River.
Ashley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Drop your anchor, Ashley, so that the bow will point up-stream,” says Barker, as he grasps a long pole with a hook at one end, and prepares to explore the bed of Wild River.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Drop your anchor, Ashley, so that the bow will point up-stream,” says Barker, as he grasps a long pole with a hook at one end, and prepares to explore the bed of Wild River.
BarkernounUS /ˈbɑːrkər/
someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers
From this reading Drop your anchor, Ashley, so that the bow will point up-stream,” says Barker, as he grasps a long pole with a hook at one end, and prepares to explore the bed of Wild River.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading A CHANGE OF BASE.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Drop your anchor, Ashley, so that the bow will point up-stream,” says Barker, as he grasps a long pole with a hook at one end, and prepares to explore the bed of Wild River.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “I believe this is the exact spot; yes, I am sure it is.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Drop your anchor, Ashley, so that the bow will point up-stream,” says Barker, as he grasps a long pole with a hook at one end, and prepares to explore the bed of Wild River.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ashley lets go the rock that does duty as an anchor and remarks ruefully, when all but a yard of the rope is run out: “This is deep-sea fishing.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A CHANGE OF BASE.
deep-seaadjective
of or taking place in the deeper parts of the sea
From this reading Ashley lets go the rock that does duty as an anchor and remarks ruefully, when all but a yard of the rope is run out: “This is deep-sea fishing.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ashley lets go the rock that does duty as an anchor and remarks ruefully, when all but a yard of the rope is run out: “This is deep-sea fishing.
let fall to the ground
From this reading Drop your anchor, Ashley, so that the bow will point up-stream,” says Barker, as he grasps a long pole with a hook at one end, and prepares to explore the bed of Wild River.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Ashley lets go the rock that does duty as an anchor and remarks ruefully, when all but a yard of the rope is run out: “This is deep-sea fishing.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Drop your anchor, Ashley, so that the bow will point up-stream,” says Barker, as he grasps a long pole with a hook at one end, and prepares to explore the bed of Wild River.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading “I believe this is the exact spot; yes, I am sure it is.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading Drop your anchor, Ashley, so that the bow will point up-stream,” says Barker, as he grasps a long pole with a hook at one end, and prepares to explore the bed of Wild River.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading There is over twelve feet of water here.”
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Ashley lets go the rock that does duty as an anchor and remarks ruefully, when all but a yard of the rope is run out: “This is deep-sea fishing.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Ashley lets go the rock that does duty as an anchor and remarks ruefully, when all but a yard of the rope is run out: “This is deep-sea fishing.
graspsnounUS /ɡræsps/
plural of “grasp” — understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading Drop your anchor, Ashley, so that the bow will point up-stream,” says Barker, as he grasps a long pole with a hook at one end, and prepares to explore the bed of Wild River.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Drop your anchor, Ashley, so that the bow will point up-stream,” says Barker, as he grasps a long pole with a hook at one end, and prepares to explore the bed of Wild River.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading There is over twelve feet of water here.”
hookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading Drop your anchor, Ashley, so that the bow will point up-stream,” says Barker, as he grasps a long pole with a hook at one end, and prepares to explore the bed of Wild River.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I believe this is the exact spot; yes, I am sure it is.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I believe this is the exact spot; yes, I am sure it is.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I believe this is the exact spot; yes, I am sure it is.
letsnounUS /lets/
plural of “let” — a brutal terrorist group active in Kashmir; fights against India with the goal of restoring Islamic rule of India
From this reading Ashley lets go the rock that does duty as an anchor and remarks ruefully, when all but a yard of the rope is run out: “This is deep-sea fishing.
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 Drop your anchor, Ashley, so that the bow will point up-stream,” says Barker, as he grasps a long pole with a hook at one end, and prepares to explore the bed of Wild River.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CHANGE OF BASE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Drop your anchor, Ashley, so that the bow will point up-stream,” says Barker, as he grasps a long pole with a hook at one end, and prepares to explore the bed of Wild River.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Ashley lets go the rock that does duty as an anchor and remarks ruefully, when all but a yard of the rope is run out: “This is deep-sea fishing.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There is over twelve feet of water here.”
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Drop your anchor, Ashley, so that the bow will point up-stream,” says Barker, as he grasps a long pole with a hook at one end, and prepares to explore the bed of Wild River.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading Drop your anchor, Ashley, so that the bow will point up-stream,” says Barker, as he grasps a long pole with a hook at one end, and prepares to explore the bed of Wild River.
preparesverbUS /priˈperz/
third-person singular of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Drop your anchor, Ashley, so that the bow will point up-stream,” says Barker, as he grasps a long pole with a hook at one end, and prepares to explore the bed of Wild River.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Ashley lets go the rock that does duty as an anchor and remarks ruefully, when all but a yard of the rope is run out: “This is deep-sea fishing.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Drop your anchor, Ashley, so that the bow will point up-stream,” says Barker, as he grasps a long pole with a hook at one end, and prepares to explore the bed of Wild River.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Ashley lets go the rock that does duty as an anchor and remarks ruefully, when all but a yard of the rope is run out: “This is deep-sea fishing.
a strong line
From this reading Ashley lets go the rock that does duty as an anchor and remarks ruefully, when all but a yard of the rope is run out: “This is deep-sea fishing.
ruefullyadverbUS /ˈruːfəli/
in a rueful manner
From this reading Ashley lets go the rock that does duty as an anchor and remarks ruefully, when all but a yard of the rope is run out: “This is deep-sea fishing.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Ashley lets go the rock that does duty as an anchor and remarks ruefully, when all but a yard of the rope is run out: “This is deep-sea fishing.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Drop your anchor, Ashley, so that the bow will point up-stream,” says Barker, as he grasps a long pole with a hook at one end, and prepares to explore the bed of Wild River.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Drop your anchor, Ashley, so that the bow will point up-stream,” says Barker, as he grasps a long pole with a hook at one end, and prepares to explore the bed of Wild River.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “I believe this is the exact spot; yes, I am sure it is.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I believe this is the exact spot; yes, I am sure it is.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Drop your anchor, Ashley, so that the bow will point up-stream,” says Barker, as he grasps a long pole with a hook at one end, and prepares to explore the bed of Wild River.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I believe this is the exact spot; yes, I am sure it is.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is over twelve feet of water here.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I believe this is the exact spot; yes, I am sure it is.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Drop your anchor, Ashley, so that the bow will point up-stream,” says Barker, as he grasps a long pole with a hook at one end, and prepares to explore the bed of Wild River.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading There is over twelve feet of water here.”
up-stream
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Drop your anchor, Ashley, so that the bow will point up-stream,” says Barker, as he grasps a long pole with a hook at one end, and prepares to explore the bed of Wild River.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading There is over twelve feet of water here.”
at the time that
From this reading Ashley lets go the rock that does duty as an anchor and remarks ruefully, when all but a yard of the rope is run out: “This is deep-sea fishing.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Drop your anchor, Ashley, so that the bow will point up-stream,” says Barker, as he grasps a long pole with a hook at one end, and prepares to explore the bed of Wild River.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Drop your anchor, Ashley, so that the bow will point up-stream,” says Barker, as he grasps a long pole with a hook at one end, and prepares to explore the bed of Wild River.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Drop your anchor, Ashley, so that the bow will point up-stream,” says Barker, as he grasps a long pole with a hook at one end, and prepares to explore the bed of Wild River.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Ashley lets go the rock that does duty as an anchor and remarks ruefully, when all but a yard of the rope is run out: “This is deep-sea fishing.
an affirmative
From this reading “I believe this is the exact spot; yes, I am sure it is.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Drop your anchor, Ashley, so that the bow will point up-stream,” says Barker, as he grasps a long pole with a hook at one end, and prepares to explore the bed of Wild River.
