Chapter XXIX

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

anew

From this reading Never since the date of _Wild Spain_ have we cast line on Spanish waters, nor ever again will we attempt it.

plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire

From this reading Rushing rivers and mountain-torrents coursing down each rent in those rock-ramparts attracted our earliest angling ambitions.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

fishing with a hook and line (and usually a pole)

From this reading Rushing rivers and mountain-torrents coursing down each rent in those rock-ramparts attracted our earliest angling ambitions.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Some of those efforts--with rod and gun--are recorded in _Wild Spain_, and we purpose attempting no more--whether with pen or fly-rod.

a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Never since the date of _Wild Spain_ have we cast line on Spanish waters, nor ever again will we attempt it.

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading Some of those efforts--with rod and gun--are recorded in _Wild Spain_, and we purpose attempting no more--whether with pen or fly-rod.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Rushing rivers and mountain-torrents coursing down each rent in those rock-ramparts attracted our earliest angling ambitions.

have

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

hard close-grained wood of any of various birch trees; used especially in furniture and interior finishes and plywood

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

large black Old World grouse

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

put or send forth

From this reading Never since the date of _Wild Spain_ have we cast line on Spanish waters, nor ever again will we attempt it.

a soft suede leather formerly from the skin of the chamois antelope but now from sheepskin

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

hunting with dogs (usually greyhounds) that are trained to chase game (such as hares) by sight instead of by scent

From this reading Rushing rivers and mountain-torrents coursing down each rent in those rock-ramparts attracted our earliest angling ambitions.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

the specified day of the month

From this reading Never since the date of _Wild Spain_ have we cast line on Spanish waters, nor ever again will we attempt it.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Rushing rivers and mountain-torrents coursing down each rent in those rock-ramparts attracted our earliest angling ambitions.

an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Rushing rivers and mountain-torrents coursing down each rent in those rock-ramparts attracted our earliest angling ambitions.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading Rushing rivers and mountain-torrents coursing down each rent in those rock-ramparts attracted our earliest angling ambitions.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Some of those efforts--with rod and gun--are recorded in _Wild Spain_, and we purpose attempting no more--whether with pen or fly-rod.

plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

make better or improve in quality

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

a standard or typical example

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

at any time

From this reading Never since the date of _Wild Spain_ have we cast line on Spanish waters, nor ever again will we attempt it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Some of those efforts--with rod and gun--are recorded in _Wild Spain_, and we purpose attempting no more--whether with pen or fly-rod.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

covered with forest

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Some of those efforts--with rod and gun--are recorded in _Wild Spain_, and we purpose attempting no more--whether with pen or fly-rod.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Never since the date of _Wild Spain_ have we cast line on Spanish waters, nor ever again will we attempt it.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Never since the date of _Wild Spain_ have we cast line on Spanish waters, nor ever again will we attempt it.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

engage in

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Some of those efforts--with rod and gun--are recorded in _Wild Spain_, and we purpose attempting no more--whether with pen or fly-rod.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Rushing rivers and mountain-torrents coursing down each rent in those rock-ramparts attracted our earliest angling ambitions.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never since the date of _Wild Spain_ have we cast line on Spanish waters, nor ever again will we attempt it.

not any; not one

From this reading Some of those efforts--with rod and gun--are recorded in _Wild Spain_, and we purpose attempting no more--whether with pen or fly-rod.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Never since the date of _Wild Spain_ have we cast line on Spanish waters, nor ever again will we attempt it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Some of those efforts--with rod and gun--are recorded in _Wild Spain_, and we purpose attempting no more--whether with pen or fly-rod.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Rushing rivers and mountain-torrents coursing down each rent in those rock-ramparts attracted our earliest angling ambitions.

plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading Some of those efforts--with rod and gun--are recorded in _Wild Spain_, and we purpose attempting no more--whether with pen or fly-rod.

a coniferous tree

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Some of those efforts--with rod and gun--are recorded in _Wild Spain_, and we purpose attempting no more--whether with pen or fly-rod.

a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading Some of those efforts--with rod and gun--are recorded in _Wild Spain_, and we purpose attempting no more--whether with pen or fly-rod.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

let for money

From this reading Rushing rivers and mountain-torrents coursing down each rent in those rock-ramparts attracted our earliest angling ambitions.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Rushing rivers and mountain-torrents coursing down each rent in those rock-ramparts attracted our earliest angling ambitions.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Rushing rivers and mountain-torrents coursing down each rent in those rock-ramparts attracted our earliest angling ambitions.

a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading Some of those efforts--with rod and gun--are recorded in _Wild Spain_, and we purpose attempting no more--whether with pen or fly-rod.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading Rushing rivers and mountain-torrents coursing down each rent in those rock-ramparts attracted our earliest angling ambitions.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Never since the date of _Wild Spain_ have we cast line on Spanish waters, nor ever again will we attempt it.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some of those efforts--with rod and gun--are recorded in _Wild Spain_, and we purpose attempting no more--whether with pen or fly-rod.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Rushing rivers and mountain-torrents coursing down each rent in those rock-ramparts attracted our earliest angling ambitions.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

of imposing height; especially standing out above others

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

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From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

precisely as stated

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

extremely wicked

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Never since the date of _Wild Spain_ have we cast line on Spanish waters, nor ever again will we attempt it.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Some of those efforts--with rod and gun--are recorded in _Wild Spain_, and we purpose attempting no more--whether with pen or fly-rod.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Some of those efforts--with rod and gun--are recorded in _Wild Spain_, and we purpose attempting no more--whether with pen or fly-rod.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

at a wholesale price

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.

belonging to which person

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Some of those efforts--with rod and gun--are recorded in _Wild Spain_, and we purpose attempting no more--whether with pen or fly-rod.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Never since the date of _Wild Spain_ have we cast line on Spanish waters, nor ever again will we attempt it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HIGHLANDS OF ASTURIAS (1) THE TROUT IN SPAIN The Asturian Highlands--a maze of mist-wreathed mountains forested with birch and pine, the home of brown bear and capercaillie, and on whose towering peaks roam herds of chamois by hundreds--form a region distinct from the rest of Spain.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading For the Spanish trout is given no sort of sporting chance, and lovely streams--a very epitome of trouting-water--that might make the world a pleasanter planet (and enrich their owners too) are abandoned to the assassin with dynamite and quicklime, or to villainous nets, cruives, and other engines of wholesale destruction with which we have no concern.