Sentence:  [I]f the preceding night prove dark and cloudy, the ſucceeding day, will be no good day to angle in, unleſs it be for ſmall fiſh; for at ſuch time the larger prey abroad for the leſſer; who by inſtinct knowing the danger, hide themſelves till the morning; and having faſted all night, become then very hungry while the larger having <WSD>gorged</WSD> themſelves, lie abſconded all the day. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  To stuff the gorge or gullet with food; to eat greedily and in large quantities. (on)