Chapter VIII

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

From this reading WILD HUNTING COMPANIONS In the days when I lived and worked on a cattle-ranch, on the Little Missouri, I usually hunted alone; and, if not, my companion was one of the cow-hands, unless I was taking out a guest from the East.

the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

From this reading In Africa I sometimes hunted with some of the settlers, and often alone or with my son Kermit; but even more frequently with either Cunningham or Tarlton, the former for many years a professional elephant hunter, and the latter by choice and preference a lion hunter.

Having no one else present.

From this reading WILD HUNTING COMPANIONS In the days when I lived and worked on a cattle-ranch, on the Little Missouri, I usually hunted alone; and, if not, my companion was one of the cow-hands, unless I was taking out a guest from the East.

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

From this reading WILD HUNTING COMPANIONS In the days when I lived and worked on a cattle-ranch, on the Little Missouri, I usually hunted alone; and, if not, my companion was one of the cow-hands, unless I was taking out a guest from the East.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Both of them, I think I may say, became permanently my friends as the result of the trip.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Both of them, I think I may say, became permanently my friends as the result of the trip.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both of them, I think I may say, became permanently my friends as the result of the trip.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In Africa I sometimes hunted with some of the settlers, and often alone or with my son Kermit; but even more frequently with either Cunningham or Tarlton, the former for many years a professional elephant hunter, and the latter by choice and preference a lion hunter.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In Africa I sometimes hunted with some of the settlers, and often alone or with my son Kermit; but even more frequently with either Cunningham or Tarlton, the former for many years a professional elephant hunter, and the latter by choice and preference a lion hunter.

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From this reading WILD HUNTING COMPANIONS In the days when I lived and worked on a cattle-ranch, on the Little Missouri, I usually hunted alone; and, if not, my companion was one of the cow-hands, unless I was taking out a guest from the East.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading In Africa I sometimes hunted with some of the settlers, and often alone or with my son Kermit; but even more frequently with either Cunningham or Tarlton, the former for many years a professional elephant hunter, and the latter by choice and preference a lion hunter.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading WILD HUNTING COMPANIONS In the days when I lived and worked on a cattle-ranch, on the Little Missouri, I usually hunted alone; and, if not, my companion was one of the cow-hands, unless I was taking out a guest from the East.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading WILD HUNTING COMPANIONS In the days when I lived and worked on a cattle-ranch, on the Little Missouri, I usually hunted alone; and, if not, my companion was one of the cow-hands, unless I was taking out a guest from the East.

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

From this reading WILD HUNTING COMPANIONS In the days when I lived and worked on a cattle-ranch, on the Little Missouri, I usually hunted alone; and, if not, my companion was one of the cow-hands, unless I was taking out a guest from the East.

United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1922)

From this reading In Africa I sometimes hunted with some of the settlers, and often alone or with my son Kermit; but even more frequently with either Cunningham or Tarlton, the former for many years a professional elephant hunter, and the latter by choice and preference a lion hunter.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading WILD HUNTING COMPANIONS In the days when I lived and worked on a cattle-ranch, on the Little Missouri, I usually hunted alone; and, if not, my companion was one of the cow-hands, unless I was taking out a guest from the East.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading WILD HUNTING COMPANIONS In the days when I lived and worked on a cattle-ranch, on the Little Missouri, I usually hunted alone; and, if not, my companion was one of the cow-hands, unless I was taking out a guest from the East.

one or the other of two

From this reading On others of these trips I went with men who were either temporarily, like John Willis, or permanently, like Tazewell Woody and John Goff, professional guides and hunters.

five-toed pachyderm

From this reading In Africa I sometimes hunted with some of the settlers, and often alone or with my son Kermit; but even more frequently with either Cunningham or Tarlton, the former for many years a professional elephant hunter, and the latter by choice and preference a lion hunter.

divisible by two

From this reading In Africa I sometimes hunted with some of the settlers, and often alone or with my son Kermit; but even more frequently with either Cunningham or Tarlton, the former for many years a professional elephant hunter, and the latter by choice and preference a lion hunter.

a boy or man

From this reading On some of my regular hunting trips in the Rockies I went with one or more of my ranch-hands--who were valued friends and fellow workers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In Africa I sometimes hunted with some of the settlers, and often alone or with my son Kermit; but even more frequently with either Cunningham or Tarlton, the former for many years a professional elephant hunter, and the latter by choice and preference a lion hunter.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading In Africa I sometimes hunted with some of the settlers, and often alone or with my son Kermit; but even more frequently with either Cunningham or Tarlton, the former for many years a professional elephant hunter, and the latter by choice and preference a lion hunter.

many times at short intervals

From this reading In Africa I sometimes hunted with some of the settlers, and often alone or with my son Kermit; but even more frequently with either Cunningham or Tarlton, the former for many years a professional elephant hunter, and the latter by choice and preference a lion hunter.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading On some of my regular hunting trips in the Rockies I went with one or more of my ranch-hands--who were valued friends and fellow workers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading WILD HUNTING COMPANIONS In the days when I lived and worked on a cattle-ranch, on the Little Missouri, I usually hunted alone; and, if not, my companion was one of the cow-hands, unless I was taking out a guest from the East.

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

From this reading On others of these trips I went with men who were either temporarily, like John Willis, or permanently, like Tazewell Woody and John Goff, professional guides and hunters.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading WILD HUNTING COMPANIONS In the days when I lived and worked on a cattle-ranch, on the Little Missouri, I usually hunted alone; and, if not, my companion was one of the cow-hands, unless I was taking out a guest from the East.

plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others

From this reading On others of these trips I went with men who were either temporarily, like John Willis, or permanently, like Tazewell Woody and John Goff, professional guides and hunters.

reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted

From this reading WILD HUNTING COMPANIONS In the days when I lived and worked on a cattle-ranch, on the Little Missouri, I usually hunted alone; and, if not, my companion was one of the cow-hands, unless I was taking out a guest from the East.

someone who hunts game

From this reading In Africa I sometimes hunted with some of the settlers, and often alone or with my son Kermit; but even more frequently with either Cunningham or Tarlton, the former for many years a professional elephant hunter, and the latter by choice and preference a lion hunter.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading On others of these trips I went with men who were either temporarily, like John Willis, or permanently, like Tazewell Woody and John Goff, professional guides and hunters.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading WILD HUNTING COMPANIONS In the days when I lived and worked on a cattle-ranch, on the Little Missouri, I usually hunted alone; and, if not, my companion was one of the cow-hands, unless I was taking out a guest from the East.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading WILD HUNTING COMPANIONS In the days when I lived and worked on a cattle-ranch, on the Little Missouri, I usually hunted alone; and, if not, my companion was one of the cow-hands, unless I was taking out a guest from the East.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading WILD HUNTING COMPANIONS In the days when I lived and worked on a cattle-ranch, on the Little Missouri, I usually hunted alone; and, if not, my companion was one of the cow-hands, unless I was taking out a guest from the East.

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

From this reading WILD HUNTING COMPANIONS In the days when I lived and worked on a cattle-ranch, on the Little Missouri, I usually hunted alone; and, if not, my companion was one of the cow-hands, unless I was taking out a guest from the East.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading On others of these trips I went with men who were either temporarily, like John Willis, or permanently, like Tazewell Woody and John Goff, professional guides and hunters.

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

From this reading In Africa I sometimes hunted with some of the settlers, and often alone or with my son Kermit; but even more frequently with either Cunningham or Tarlton, the former for many years a professional elephant hunter, and the latter by choice and preference a lion hunter.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading In Africa I sometimes hunted with some of the settlers, and often alone or with my son Kermit; but even more frequently with either Cunningham or Tarlton, the former for many years a professional elephant hunter, and the latter by choice and preference a lion hunter.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading On others of these trips I went with men who were either temporarily, like John Willis, or permanently, like Tazewell Woody and John Goff, professional guides and hunters.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading In Africa I sometimes hunted with some of the settlers, and often alone or with my son Kermit; but even more frequently with either Cunningham or Tarlton, the former for many years a professional elephant hunter, and the latter by choice and preference a lion hunter.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading WILD HUNTING COMPANIONS In the days when I lived and worked on a cattle-ranch, on the Little Missouri, I usually hunted alone; and, if not, my companion was one of the cow-hands, unless I was taking out a guest from the East.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading WILD HUNTING COMPANIONS In the days when I lived and worked on a cattle-ranch, on the Little Missouri, I usually hunted alone; and, if not, my companion was one of the cow-hands, unless I was taking out a guest from the East.

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 In Africa I sometimes hunted with some of the settlers, and often alone or with my son Kermit; but even more frequently with either Cunningham or Tarlton, the former for many years a professional elephant hunter, and the latter by choice and preference a lion hunter.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Both of them, I think I may say, became permanently my friends as the result of the trip.

the force of workers available

From this reading On others of these trips I went with men who were either temporarily, like John Willis, or permanently, like Tazewell Woody and John Goff, professional guides and hunters.

a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union

From this reading WILD HUNTING COMPANIONS In the days when I lived and worked on a cattle-ranch, on the Little Missouri, I usually hunted alone; and, if not, my companion was one of the cow-hands, unless I was taking out a guest from the East.

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

From this reading On some of my regular hunting trips in the Rockies I went with one or more of my ranch-hands--who were valued friends and fellow workers.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading WILD HUNTING COMPANIONS In the days when I lived and worked on a cattle-ranch, on the Little Missouri, I usually hunted alone; and, if not, my companion was one of the cow-hands, unless I was taking out a guest from the East.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading WILD HUNTING COMPANIONS In the days when I lived and worked on a cattle-ranch, on the Little Missouri, I usually hunted alone; and, if not, my companion was one of the cow-hands, unless I was taking out a guest from the East.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WILD HUNTING COMPANIONS In the days when I lived and worked on a cattle-ranch, on the Little Missouri, I usually hunted alone; and, if not, my companion was one of the cow-hands, unless I was taking out a guest from the East.

many times at short intervals

From this reading In Africa I sometimes hunted with some of the settlers, and often alone or with my son Kermit; but even more frequently with either Cunningham or Tarlton, the former for many years a professional elephant hunter, and the latter by choice and preference a lion hunter.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WILD HUNTING COMPANIONS In the days when I lived and worked on a cattle-ranch, on the Little Missouri, I usually hunted alone; and, if not, my companion was one of the cow-hands, unless I was taking out a guest from the East.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading WILD HUNTING COMPANIONS In the days when I lived and worked on a cattle-ranch, on the Little Missouri, I usually hunted alone; and, if not, my companion was one of the cow-hands, unless I was taking out a guest from the East.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading On some of my regular hunting trips in the Rockies I went with one or more of my ranch-hands--who were valued friends and fellow workers.

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

From this reading On others of these trips I went with men who were either temporarily, like John Willis, or permanently, like Tazewell Woody and John Goff, professional guides and hunters.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading WILD HUNTING COMPANIONS In the days when I lived and worked on a cattle-ranch, on the Little Missouri, I usually hunted alone; and, if not, my companion was one of the cow-hands, unless I was taking out a guest from the East.

for a long time without essential change

From this reading On others of these trips I went with men who were either temporarily, like John Willis, or permanently, like Tazewell Woody and John Goff, professional guides and hunters.

a strong liking

From this reading In Africa I sometimes hunted with some of the settlers, and often alone or with my son Kermit; but even more frequently with either Cunningham or Tarlton, the former for many years a professional elephant hunter, and the latter by choice and preference a lion hunter.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading On others of these trips I went with men who were either temporarily, like John Willis, or permanently, like Tazewell Woody and John Goff, professional guides and hunters.

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

From this reading On some of my regular hunting trips in the Rockies I went with one or more of my ranch-hands--who were valued friends and fellow workers.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading On some of my regular hunting trips in the Rockies I went with one or more of my ranch-hands--who were valued friends and fellow workers.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Both of them, I think I may say, became permanently my friends as the result of the trip.

the chief mountain range of western North America; extends from British Columbia to northern New Mexico; forms the continental divide

From this reading On some of my regular hunting trips in the Rockies I went with one or more of my ranch-hands--who were valued friends and fellow workers.

express in words

From this reading Both of them, I think I may say, became permanently my friends as the result of the trip.

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading In Africa I sometimes hunted with some of the settlers, and often alone or with my son Kermit; but even more frequently with either Cunningham or Tarlton, the former for many years a professional elephant hunter, and the latter by choice and preference a lion hunter.

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

From this reading On some of my regular hunting trips in the Rockies I went with one or more of my ranch-hands--who were valued friends and fellow workers.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading In Africa I sometimes hunted with some of the settlers, and often alone or with my son Kermit; but even more frequently with either Cunningham or Tarlton, the former for many years a professional elephant hunter, and the latter by choice and preference a lion hunter.

a male human offspring

From this reading In Africa I sometimes hunted with some of the settlers, and often alone or with my son Kermit; but even more frequently with either Cunningham or Tarlton, the former for many years a professional elephant hunter, and the latter by choice and preference a lion hunter.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading WILD HUNTING COMPANIONS In the days when I lived and worked on a cattle-ranch, on the Little Missouri, I usually hunted alone; and, if not, my companion was one of the cow-hands, unless I was taking out a guest from the East.

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

From this reading In Africa I sometimes hunted with some of the settlers, and often alone or with my son Kermit; but even more frequently with either Cunningham or Tarlton, the former for many years a professional elephant hunter, and the latter by choice and preference a lion hunter.

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

From this reading On others of these trips I went with men who were either temporarily, like John Willis, or permanently, like Tazewell Woody and John Goff, professional guides and hunters.

for a limited time only; not permanently

From this reading On others of these trips I went with men who were either temporarily, like John Willis, or permanently, like Tazewell Woody and John Goff, professional guides and hunters.

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

From this reading WILD HUNTING COMPANIONS In the days when I lived and worked on a cattle-ranch, on the Little Missouri, I usually hunted alone; and, if not, my companion was one of the cow-hands, unless I was taking out a guest from the East.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Both of them, I think I may say, became permanently my friends as the result of the trip.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading On others of these trips I went with men who were either temporarily, like John Willis, or permanently, like Tazewell Woody and John Goff, professional guides and hunters.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Both of them, I think I may say, became permanently my friends as the result of the trip.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Both of them, I think I may say, became permanently my friends as the result of the trip.

plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading On some of my regular hunting trips in the Rockies I went with one or more of my ranch-hands--who were valued friends and fellow workers.

except if; if not

From this reading WILD HUNTING COMPANIONS In the days when I lived and worked on a cattle-ranch, on the Little Missouri, I usually hunted alone; and, if not, my companion was one of the cow-hands, unless I was taking out a guest from the East.

under normal conditions

From this reading WILD HUNTING COMPANIONS In the days when I lived and worked on a cattle-ranch, on the Little Missouri, I usually hunted alone; and, if not, my companion was one of the cow-hands, unless I was taking out a guest from the East.

(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind

From this reading On some of my regular hunting trips in the Rockies I went with one or more of my ranch-hands--who were valued friends and fellow workers.

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

From this reading WILD HUNTING COMPANIONS In the days when I lived and worked on a cattle-ranch, on the Little Missouri, I usually hunted alone; and, if not, my companion was one of the cow-hands, unless I was taking out a guest from the East.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading On some of my regular hunting trips in the Rockies I went with one or more of my ranch-hands--who were valued friends and fellow workers.

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

From this reading On some of my regular hunting trips in the Rockies I went with one or more of my ranch-hands--who were valued friends and fellow workers.

at the time that

From this reading WILD HUNTING COMPANIONS In the days when I lived and worked on a cattle-ranch, on the Little Missouri, I usually hunted alone; and, if not, my companion was one of the cow-hands, unless I was taking out a guest from the East.

which person or people

From this reading On some of my regular hunting trips in the Rockies I went with one or more of my ranch-hands--who were valued friends and fellow workers.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading WILD HUNTING COMPANIONS In the days when I lived and worked on a cattle-ranch, on the Little Missouri, I usually hunted alone; and, if not, my companion was one of the cow-hands, unless I was taking out a guest from the East.

English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)

From this reading On others of these trips I went with men who were either temporarily, like John Willis, or permanently, like Tazewell Woody and John Goff, professional guides and hunters.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On some of my regular hunting trips in the Rockies I went with one or more of my ranch-hands--who were valued friends and fellow workers.

made of or containing or resembling wood

From this reading On others of these trips I went with men who were either temporarily, like John Willis, or permanently, like Tazewell Woody and John Goff, professional guides and hunters.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading WILD HUNTING COMPANIONS In the days when I lived and worked on a cattle-ranch, on the Little Missouri, I usually hunted alone; and, if not, my companion was one of the cow-hands, unless I was taking out a guest from the East.

plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading On some of my regular hunting trips in the Rockies I went with one or more of my ranch-hands--who were valued friends and fellow workers.

a late time of life

From this reading In Africa I sometimes hunted with some of the settlers, and often alone or with my son Kermit; but even more frequently with either Cunningham or Tarlton, the former for many years a professional elephant hunter, and the latter by choice and preference a lion hunter.