used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A land without Trout labours, in our eyes, under grave physical disadvantages; its currency is, metaphorically, below par, its stocks at a discount.
the state of being absent
From this reading The absence of many modern luxuries in Spain--say, manhood suffrage, school-boards, and the like--we can survive; the absence of trout, never.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading The reproach, however, does not apply; for, to her many sporting treasures, Spain can claim, in addition, this gem of the subaqueous world.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not even the presence on mountain, moor, or marsh, of such noble denizens as Spain can boast--the ibex, bustard, and boar, the lynx and lammergeyer--can wholly, from an angler's point of view, fill the void, or atone for the absence of sparkling streams and that gamest of fresh-water game, the trout.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TROUT AND TROUTING IN SPAIN.
angler's
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From this reading Not even the presence on mountain, moor, or marsh, of such noble denizens as Spain can boast--the ibex, bustard, and boar, the lynx and lammergeyer--can wholly, from an angler's point of view, fill the void, or atone for the absence of sparkling streams and that gamest of fresh-water game, the trout.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading The reproach, however, does not apply; for, to her many sporting treasures, Spain can claim, in addition, this gem of the subaqueous world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not even the presence on mountain, moor, or marsh, of such noble denizens as Spain can boast--the ibex, bustard, and boar, the lynx and lammergeyer--can wholly, from an angler's point of view, fill the void, or atone for the absence of sparkling streams and that gamest of fresh-water game, the trout.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A land without Trout labours, in our eyes, under grave physical disadvantages; its currency is, metaphorically, below par, its stocks at a discount.
atoneverbUS /əˈtoʊn/
make amends for
From this reading Not even the presence on mountain, moor, or marsh, of such noble denizens as Spain can boast--the ibex, bustard, and boar, the lynx and lammergeyer--can wholly, from an angler's point of view, fill the void, or atone for the absence of sparkling streams and that gamest of fresh-water game, the trout.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading A land without Trout labours, in our eyes, under grave physical disadvantages; its currency is, metaphorically, below par, its stocks at a discount.
boarnounUS /bɔːr/
Old World wild swine having a narrow body and prominent tusks from which most domestic swine come; introduced in United States
From this reading Not even the presence on mountain, moor, or marsh, of such noble denizens as Spain can boast--the ibex, bustard, and boar, the lynx and lammergeyer--can wholly, from an angler's point of view, fill the void, or atone for the absence of sparkling streams and that gamest of fresh-water game, the trout.
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading Not even the presence on mountain, moor, or marsh, of such noble denizens as Spain can boast--the ibex, bustard, and boar, the lynx and lammergeyer--can wholly, from an angler's point of view, fill the void, or atone for the absence of sparkling streams and that gamest of fresh-water game, the trout.
bustardnounUS /ˈbʌstərd/
large heavy-bodied chiefly terrestrial game bird capable of powerful swift flight; classified with wading birds but frequents grassy steppes
From this reading Not even the presence on mountain, moor, or marsh, of such noble denizens as Spain can boast--the ibex, bustard, and boar, the lynx and lammergeyer--can wholly, from an angler's point of view, fill the void, or atone for the absence of sparkling streams and that gamest of fresh-water game, the trout.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The absence of many modern luxuries in Spain--say, manhood suffrage, school-boards, and the like--we can survive; the absence of trout, never.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading The reproach, however, does not apply; for, to her many sporting treasures, Spain can claim, in addition, this gem of the subaqueous world.
currencynounUS /ˈkɜːrənsi/
the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used
From this reading A land without Trout labours, in our eyes, under grave physical disadvantages; its currency is, metaphorically, below par, its stocks at a discount.
denizensnounUS /ˈdenəzənz/
plural of “denizen” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Not even the presence on mountain, moor, or marsh, of such noble denizens as Spain can boast--the ibex, bustard, and boar, the lynx and lammergeyer--can wholly, from an angler's point of view, fill the void, or atone for the absence of sparkling streams and that gamest of fresh-water game, the trout.
disadvantagesnounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “disadvantage” — the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading A land without Trout labours, in our eyes, under grave physical disadvantages; its currency is, metaphorically, below par, its stocks at a discount.
discountnounUS /dɪˈskaʊnt/
the act of reducing the selling price of merchandise
From this reading A land without Trout labours, in our eyes, under grave physical disadvantages; its currency is, metaphorically, below par, its stocks at a discount.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reproach, however, does not apply; for, to her many sporting treasures, Spain can claim, in addition, this gem of the subaqueous world.
divisible by two
From this reading Not even the presence on mountain, moor, or marsh, of such noble denizens as Spain can boast--the ibex, bustard, and boar, the lynx and lammergeyer--can wholly, from an angler's point of view, fill the void, or atone for the absence of sparkling streams and that gamest of fresh-water game, the trout.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A land without Trout labours, in our eyes, under grave physical disadvantages; its currency is, metaphorically, below par, its stocks at a discount.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Not even the presence on mountain, moor, or marsh, of such noble denizens as Spain can boast--the ibex, bustard, and boar, the lynx and lammergeyer--can wholly, from an angler's point of view, fill the void, or atone for the absence of sparkling streams and that gamest of fresh-water game, the trout.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not even the presence on mountain, moor, or marsh, of such noble denizens as Spain can boast--the ibex, bustard, and boar, the lynx and lammergeyer--can wholly, from an angler's point of view, fill the void, or atone for the absence of sparkling streams and that gamest of fresh-water game, the trout.
fresh-water
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From this reading Not even the presence on mountain, moor, or marsh, of such noble denizens as Spain can boast--the ibex, bustard, and boar, the lynx and lammergeyer--can wholly, from an angler's point of view, fill the void, or atone for the absence of sparkling streams and that gamest of fresh-water game, the trout.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not even the presence on mountain, moor, or marsh, of such noble denizens as Spain can boast--the ibex, bustard, and boar, the lynx and lammergeyer--can wholly, from an angler's point of view, fill the void, or atone for the absence of sparkling streams and that gamest of fresh-water game, the trout.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Not even the presence on mountain, moor, or marsh, of such noble denizens as Spain can boast--the ibex, bustard, and boar, the lynx and lammergeyer--can wholly, from an angler's point of view, fill the void, or atone for the absence of sparkling streams and that gamest of fresh-water game, the trout.
gamestadjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪməst/
superlative of “game” — disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading Not even the presence on mountain, moor, or marsh, of such noble denizens as Spain can boast--the ibex, bustard, and boar, the lynx and lammergeyer--can wholly, from an angler's point of view, fill the void, or atone for the absence of sparkling streams and that gamest of fresh-water game, the trout.
gemnounUS /dʒem/
art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading The reproach, however, does not apply; for, to her many sporting treasures, Spain can claim, in addition, this gem of the subaqueous world.
death of a person
From this reading A land without Trout labours, in our eyes, under grave physical disadvantages; its currency is, metaphorically, below par, its stocks at a discount.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The reproach, however, does not apply; for, to her many sporting treasures, Spain can claim, in addition, this gem of the subaqueous world.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The reproach, however, does not apply; for, to her many sporting treasures, Spain can claim, in addition, this gem of the subaqueous world.
ibexnounUS /ˈaɪbeks/
wild goat of mountain areas of Eurasia and northern Africa having large recurved horns
From this reading Not even the presence on mountain, moor, or marsh, of such noble denizens as Spain can boast--the ibex, bustard, and boar, the lynx and lammergeyer--can wholly, from an angler's point of view, fill the void, or atone for the absence of sparkling streams and that gamest of fresh-water game, the trout.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TROUT AND TROUTING IN SPAIN.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A land without Trout labours, in our eyes, under grave physical disadvantages; its currency is, metaphorically, below par, its stocks at a discount.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A land without Trout labours, in our eyes, under grave physical disadvantages; its currency is, metaphorically, below par, its stocks at a discount.
labours
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From this reading A land without Trout labours, in our eyes, under grave physical disadvantages; its currency is, metaphorically, below par, its stocks at a discount.
lammergeyernoun
the largest Eurasian bird of prey; having black feathers hanging around the bill
From this reading Not even the presence on mountain, moor, or marsh, of such noble denizens as Spain can boast--the ibex, bustard, and boar, the lynx and lammergeyer--can wholly, from an angler's point of view, fill the void, or atone for the absence of sparkling streams and that gamest of fresh-water game, the trout.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading A land without Trout labours, in our eyes, under grave physical disadvantages; its currency is, metaphorically, below par, its stocks at a discount.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The absence of many modern luxuries in Spain--say, manhood suffrage, school-boards, and the like--we can survive; the absence of trout, never.
luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading The absence of many modern luxuries in Spain--say, manhood suffrage, school-boards, and the like--we can survive; the absence of trout, never.
lynxnounUS /lɪŋks/
a text browser
From this reading Not even the presence on mountain, moor, or marsh, of such noble denizens as Spain can boast--the ibex, bustard, and boar, the lynx and lammergeyer--can wholly, from an angler's point of view, fill the void, or atone for the absence of sparkling streams and that gamest of fresh-water game, the trout.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading The absence of many modern luxuries in Spain--say, manhood suffrage, school-boards, and the like--we can survive; the absence of trout, never.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The absence of many modern luxuries in Spain--say, manhood suffrage, school-boards, and the like--we can survive; the absence of trout, never.
marshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading Not even the presence on mountain, moor, or marsh, of such noble denizens as Spain can boast--the ibex, bustard, and boar, the lynx and lammergeyer--can wholly, from an angler's point of view, fill the void, or atone for the absence of sparkling streams and that gamest of fresh-water game, the trout.
metaphoricallyadverbUS /ˌmetəˈfɔːrɪkli/
in a metaphorical manner
From this reading A land without Trout labours, in our eyes, under grave physical disadvantages; its currency is, metaphorically, below par, its stocks at a discount.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The absence of many modern luxuries in Spain--say, manhood suffrage, school-boards, and the like--we can survive; the absence of trout, never.
moorverbUS /mʊr/
secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading Not even the presence on mountain, moor, or marsh, of such noble denizens as Spain can boast--the ibex, bustard, and boar, the lynx and lammergeyer--can wholly, from an angler's point of view, fill the void, or atone for the absence of sparkling streams and that gamest of fresh-water game, the trout.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Not even the presence on mountain, moor, or marsh, of such noble denizens as Spain can boast--the ibex, bustard, and boar, the lynx and lammergeyer--can wholly, from an angler's point of view, fill the void, or atone for the absence of sparkling streams and that gamest of fresh-water game, the trout.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The absence of many modern luxuries in Spain--say, manhood suffrage, school-boards, and the like--we can survive; the absence of trout, never.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Not even the presence on mountain, moor, or marsh, of such noble denizens as Spain can boast--the ibex, bustard, and boar, the lynx and lammergeyer--can wholly, from an angler's point of view, fill the void, or atone for the absence of sparkling streams and that gamest of fresh-water game, the trout.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not even the presence on mountain, moor, or marsh, of such noble denizens as Spain can boast--the ibex, bustard, and boar, the lynx and lammergeyer--can wholly, from an angler's point of view, fill the void, or atone for the absence of sparkling streams and that gamest of fresh-water game, the trout.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The absence of many modern luxuries in Spain--say, manhood suffrage, school-boards, and the like--we can survive; the absence of trout, never.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not even the presence on mountain, moor, or marsh, of such noble denizens as Spain can boast--the ibex, bustard, and boar, the lynx and lammergeyer--can wholly, from an angler's point of view, fill the void, or atone for the absence of sparkling streams and that gamest of fresh-water game, the trout.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not even the presence on mountain, moor, or marsh, of such noble denizens as Spain can boast--the ibex, bustard, and boar, the lynx and lammergeyer--can wholly, from an angler's point of view, fill the void, or atone for the absence of sparkling streams and that gamest of fresh-water game, the trout.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A land without Trout labours, in our eyes, under grave physical disadvantages; its currency is, metaphorically, below par, its stocks at a discount.
parnounUS /pɑːr/
(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course
From this reading A land without Trout labours, in our eyes, under grave physical disadvantages; its currency is, metaphorically, below par, its stocks at a discount.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading A land without Trout labours, in our eyes, under grave physical disadvantages; its currency is, metaphorically, below par, its stocks at a discount.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Not even the presence on mountain, moor, or marsh, of such noble denizens as Spain can boast--the ibex, bustard, and boar, the lynx and lammergeyer--can wholly, from an angler's point of view, fill the void, or atone for the absence of sparkling streams and that gamest of fresh-water game, the trout.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Not even the presence on mountain, moor, or marsh, of such noble denizens as Spain can boast--the ibex, bustard, and boar, the lynx and lammergeyer--can wholly, from an angler's point of view, fill the void, or atone for the absence of sparkling streams and that gamest of fresh-water game, the trout.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading The reproach, however, does not apply; for, to her many sporting treasures, Spain can claim, in addition, this gem of the subaqueous world.
express in words
From this reading The absence of many modern luxuries in Spain--say, manhood suffrage, school-boards, and the like--we can survive; the absence of trout, never.
school-boards
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From this reading The absence of many modern luxuries in Spain--say, manhood suffrage, school-boards, and the like--we can survive; the absence of trout, never.
SPAINnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading TROUT AND TROUTING IN SPAIN.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading Not even the presence on mountain, moor, or marsh, of such noble denizens as Spain can boast--the ibex, bustard, and boar, the lynx and lammergeyer--can wholly, from an angler's point of view, fill the void, or atone for the absence of sparkling streams and that gamest of fresh-water game, the trout.
sportingadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading The reproach, however, does not apply; for, to her many sporting treasures, Spain can claim, in addition, this gem of the subaqueous world.
stocksnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
From this reading A land without Trout labours, in our eyes, under grave physical disadvantages; its currency is, metaphorically, below par, its stocks at a discount.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Not even the presence on mountain, moor, or marsh, of such noble denizens as Spain can boast--the ibex, bustard, and boar, the lynx and lammergeyer--can wholly, from an angler's point of view, fill the void, or atone for the absence of sparkling streams and that gamest of fresh-water game, the trout.
subaqueousadjective
growing or remaining under water
From this reading The reproach, however, does not apply; for, to her many sporting treasures, Spain can claim, in addition, this gem of the subaqueous world.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Not even the presence on mountain, moor, or marsh, of such noble denizens as Spain can boast--the ibex, bustard, and boar, the lynx and lammergeyer--can wholly, from an angler's point of view, fill the void, or atone for the absence of sparkling streams and that gamest of fresh-water game, the trout.
suffragenounUS /ˈsʌfrɪdʒ/
a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment
From this reading The absence of many modern luxuries in Spain--say, manhood suffrage, school-boards, and the like--we can survive; the absence of trout, never.
surviveverbUS /sərˈvaɪv/
continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading The absence of many modern luxuries in Spain--say, manhood suffrage, school-boards, and the like--we can survive; the absence of trout, never.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not even the presence on mountain, moor, or marsh, of such noble denizens as Spain can boast--the ibex, bustard, and boar, the lynx and lammergeyer--can wholly, from an angler's point of view, fill the void, or atone for the absence of sparkling streams and that gamest of fresh-water game, the trout.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The absence of many modern luxuries in Spain--say, manhood suffrage, school-boards, and the like--we can survive; the absence of trout, never.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The reproach, however, does not apply; for, to her many sporting treasures, Spain can claim, in addition, this gem of the subaqueous world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The reproach, however, does not apply; for, to her many sporting treasures, Spain can claim, in addition, this gem of the subaqueous world.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading The reproach, however, does not apply; for, to her many sporting treasures, Spain can claim, in addition, this gem of the subaqueous world.
TROUTnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading TROUT AND TROUTING IN SPAIN.
TROUTING
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From this reading TROUT AND TROUTING IN SPAIN.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A land without Trout labours, in our eyes, under grave physical disadvantages; its currency is, metaphorically, below par, its stocks at a discount.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Not even the presence on mountain, moor, or marsh, of such noble denizens as Spain can boast--the ibex, bustard, and boar, the lynx and lammergeyer--can wholly, from an angler's point of view, fill the void, or atone for the absence of sparkling streams and that gamest of fresh-water game, the trout.
voidadjectiveUS /vɔɪd/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading Not even the presence on mountain, moor, or marsh, of such noble denizens as Spain can boast--the ibex, bustard, and boar, the lynx and lammergeyer--can wholly, from an angler's point of view, fill the void, or atone for the absence of sparkling streams and that gamest of fresh-water game, the trout.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The absence of many modern luxuries in Spain--say, manhood suffrage, school-boards, and the like--we can survive; the absence of trout, never.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Not even the presence on mountain, moor, or marsh, of such noble denizens as Spain can boast--the ibex, bustard, and boar, the lynx and lammergeyer--can wholly, from an angler's point of view, fill the void, or atone for the absence of sparkling streams and that gamest of fresh-water game, the trout.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A land without Trout labours, in our eyes, under grave physical disadvantages; its currency is, metaphorically, below par, its stocks at a discount.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The reproach, however, does not apply; for, to her many sporting treasures, Spain can claim, in addition, this gem of the subaqueous world.
