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From this reading A CURIOUS EXPERIENCE In 1915 I spent a little over a fortnight on a private game reserve in the province of Quebec.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CURIOUS EXPERIENCE In 1915 I spent a little over a fortnight on a private game reserve in the province of Quebec.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Nevertheless, toward the end of my trip, there befell me one of the most curious and interesting adventures with big game that have ever befallen me during the forty years since I first began to know the life of the wilderness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had expected to enjoy the great northern woods, and the sight of beaver, moose, and caribou; but I had not expected any hunting experience worth mentioning.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I had expected to enjoy the great northern woods, and the sight of beaver, moose, and caribou; but I had not expected any hunting experience worth mentioning.
areasnounUS /ˈeriəz/
plural of “area” — a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading In both Canada and the United States the theory and indeed the practise of preserving wild life on protected areas of land have made astonishing headway since the closing years of the nineteenth century.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading In both Canada and the United States the theory and indeed the practise of preserving wild life on protected areas of land have made astonishing headway since the closing years of the nineteenth century.
beavernounUS /ˈbiːvər/
the soft brown fur of the beaver
From this reading I had expected to enjoy the great northern woods, and the sight of beaver, moose, and caribou; but I had not expected any hunting experience worth mentioning.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading Nevertheless, toward the end of my trip, there befell me one of the most curious and interesting adventures with big game that have ever befallen me during the forty years since I first began to know the life of the wilderness.
befellverbUS /bɪˈfel/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading Nevertheless, toward the end of my trip, there befell me one of the most curious and interesting adventures with big game that have ever befallen me during the forty years since I first began to know the life of the wilderness.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Nevertheless, toward the end of my trip, there befell me one of the most curious and interesting adventures with big game that have ever befallen me during the forty years since I first began to know the life of the wilderness.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nevertheless, toward the end of my trip, there befell me one of the most curious and interesting adventures with big game that have ever befallen me during the forty years since I first began to know the life of the wilderness.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In both Canada and the United States the theory and indeed the practise of preserving wild life on protected areas of land have made astonishing headway since the closing years of the nineteenth century.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had expected to enjoy the great northern woods, and the sight of beaver, moose, and caribou; but I had not expected any hunting experience worth mentioning.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading In both Canada and the United States the theory and indeed the practise of preserving wild life on protected areas of land have made astonishing headway since the closing years of the nineteenth century.
caribounounUS /ˈkerɪbuː/
Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called “reindeer” in Eurasia and “caribou” in North America
From this reading I had expected to enjoy the great northern woods, and the sight of beaver, moose, and caribou; but I had not expected any hunting experience worth mentioning.
a period of 100 years
From this reading In both Canada and the United States the theory and indeed the practise of preserving wild life on protected areas of land have made astonishing headway since the closing years of the nineteenth century.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading These protected areas, some of very large size, come in two classes.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading In both Canada and the United States the theory and indeed the practise of preserving wild life on protected areas of land have made astonishing headway since the closing years of the nineteenth century.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading These protected areas, some of very large size, come in two classes.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading A CURIOUS EXPERIENCE In 1915 I spent a little over a fortnight on a private game reserve in the province of Quebec.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Nevertheless, toward the end of my trip, there befell me one of the most curious and interesting adventures with big game that have ever befallen me during the forty years since I first began to know the life of the wilderness.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Nevertheless, toward the end of my trip, there befell me one of the most curious and interesting adventures with big game that have ever befallen me during the forty years since I first began to know the life of the wilderness.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I had expected to enjoy the great northern woods, and the sight of beaver, moose, and caribou; but I had not expected any hunting experience worth mentioning.
at any time
From this reading Nevertheless, toward the end of my trip, there befell me one of the most curious and interesting adventures with big game that have ever befallen me during the forty years since I first began to know the life of the wilderness.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading I had expected to enjoy the great northern woods, and the sight of beaver, moose, and caribou; but I had not expected any hunting experience worth mentioning.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading A CURIOUS EXPERIENCE In 1915 I spent a little over a fortnight on a private game reserve in the province of Quebec.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Nevertheless, toward the end of my trip, there befell me one of the most curious and interesting adventures with big game that have ever befallen me during the forty years since I first began to know the life of the wilderness.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading A CURIOUS EXPERIENCE In 1915 I spent a little over a fortnight on a private game reserve in the province of Quebec.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading Nevertheless, toward the end of my trip, there befell me one of the most curious and interesting adventures with big game that have ever befallen me during the forty years since I first began to know the life of the wilderness.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading A CURIOUS EXPERIENCE In 1915 I spent a little over a fortnight on a private game reserve in the province of Quebec.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I had expected to enjoy the great northern woods, and the sight of beaver, moose, and caribou; but I had not expected any hunting experience worth mentioning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had expected to enjoy the great northern woods, and the sight of beaver, moose, and caribou; but I had not expected any hunting experience worth mentioning.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nevertheless, toward the end of my trip, there befell me one of the most curious and interesting adventures with big game that have ever befallen me during the forty years since I first began to know the life of the wilderness.
headwaynounUS /ˈhedweɪ/
vertical space available to allow easy passage under something
From this reading In both Canada and the United States the theory and indeed the practise of preserving wild life on protected areas of land have made astonishing headway since the closing years of the nineteenth century.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading I had expected to enjoy the great northern woods, and the sight of beaver, moose, and caribou; but I had not expected any hunting experience worth mentioning.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A CURIOUS EXPERIENCE In 1915 I spent a little over a fortnight on a private game reserve in the province of Quebec.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CURIOUS EXPERIENCE In 1915 I spent a little over a fortnight on a private game reserve in the province of Quebec.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading In both Canada and the United States the theory and indeed the practise of preserving wild life on protected areas of land have made astonishing headway since the closing years of the nineteenth century.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Nevertheless, toward the end of my trip, there befell me one of the most curious and interesting adventures with big game that have ever befallen me during the forty years since I first began to know the life of the wilderness.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Nevertheless, toward the end of my trip, there befell me one of the most curious and interesting adventures with big game that have ever befallen me during the forty years since I first began to know the life of the wilderness.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading In both Canada and the United States the theory and indeed the practise of preserving wild life on protected areas of land have made astonishing headway since the closing years of the nineteenth century.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading These protected areas, some of very large size, come in two classes.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Nevertheless, toward the end of my trip, there befell me one of the most curious and interesting adventures with big game that have ever befallen me during the forty years since I first began to know the life of the wilderness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A CURIOUS EXPERIENCE In 1915 I spent a little over a fortnight on a private game reserve in the province of Quebec.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In both Canada and the United States the theory and indeed the practise of preserving wild life on protected areas of land have made astonishing headway since the closing years of the nineteenth century.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nevertheless, toward the end of my trip, there befell me one of the most curious and interesting adventures with big game that have ever befallen me during the forty years since I first began to know the life of the wilderness.
mentioningverbUS /ˈmenʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading I had expected to enjoy the great northern woods, and the sight of beaver, moose, and caribou; but I had not expected any hunting experience worth mentioning.
moosenounUS /muːs/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading I had expected to enjoy the great northern woods, and the sight of beaver, moose, and caribou; but I had not expected any hunting experience worth mentioning.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Nevertheless, toward the end of my trip, there befell me one of the most curious and interesting adventures with big game that have ever befallen me during the forty years since I first began to know the life of the wilderness.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Nevertheless, toward the end of my trip, there befell me one of the most curious and interesting adventures with big game that have ever befallen me during the forty years since I first began to know the life of the wilderness.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, toward the end of my trip, there befell me one of the most curious and interesting adventures with big game that have ever befallen me during the forty years since I first began to know the life of the wilderness.
nineteenthadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the eighteenth in position
From this reading In both Canada and the United States the theory and indeed the practise of preserving wild life on protected areas of land have made astonishing headway since the closing years of the nineteenth century.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading I had expected to enjoy the great northern woods, and the sight of beaver, moose, and caribou; but I had not expected any hunting experience worth mentioning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had expected to enjoy the great northern woods, and the sight of beaver, moose, and caribou; but I had not expected any hunting experience worth mentioning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CURIOUS EXPERIENCE In 1915 I spent a little over a fortnight on a private game reserve in the province of Quebec.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A CURIOUS EXPERIENCE In 1915 I spent a little over a fortnight on a private game reserve in the province of Quebec.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nevertheless, toward the end of my trip, there befell me one of the most curious and interesting adventures with big game that have ever befallen me during the forty years since I first began to know the life of the wilderness.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A CURIOUS EXPERIENCE In 1915 I spent a little over a fortnight on a private game reserve in the province of Quebec.
practiseverbUS /ˈpræktɪs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading In both Canada and the United States the theory and indeed the practise of preserving wild life on protected areas of land have made astonishing headway since the closing years of the nineteenth century.
preservingverbUS /prəˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
-ing form of “preserve” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading In both Canada and the United States the theory and indeed the practise of preserving wild life on protected areas of land have made astonishing headway since the closing years of the nineteenth century.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading A CURIOUS EXPERIENCE In 1915 I spent a little over a fortnight on a private game reserve in the province of Quebec.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading In both Canada and the United States the theory and indeed the practise of preserving wild life on protected areas of land have made astonishing headway since the closing years of the nineteenth century.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading A CURIOUS EXPERIENCE In 1915 I spent a little over a fortnight on a private game reserve in the province of Quebec.
QuebecnounUS /kwəˈbek/
the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River
From this reading A CURIOUS EXPERIENCE In 1915 I spent a little over a fortnight on a private game reserve in the province of Quebec.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading A CURIOUS EXPERIENCE In 1915 I spent a little over a fortnight on a private game reserve in the province of Quebec.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading I had expected to enjoy the great northern woods, and the sight of beaver, moose, and caribou; but I had not expected any hunting experience worth mentioning.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Nevertheless, toward the end of my trip, there befell me one of the most curious and interesting adventures with big game that have ever befallen me during the forty years since I first began to know the life of the wilderness.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading These protected areas, some of very large size, come in two classes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading These protected areas, some of very large size, come in two classes.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading A CURIOUS EXPERIENCE In 1915 I spent a little over a fortnight on a private game reserve in the province of Quebec.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In both Canada and the United States the theory and indeed the practise of preserving wild life on protected areas of land have made astonishing headway since the closing years of the nineteenth century.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nevertheless, toward the end of my trip, there befell me one of the most curious and interesting adventures with big game that have ever befallen me during the forty years since I first began to know the life of the wilderness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CURIOUS EXPERIENCE In 1915 I spent a little over a fortnight on a private game reserve in the province of Quebec.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading In both Canada and the United States the theory and indeed the practise of preserving wild life on protected areas of land have made astonishing headway since the closing years of the nineteenth century.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Nevertheless, toward the end of my trip, there befell me one of the most curious and interesting adventures with big game that have ever befallen me during the forty years since I first began to know the life of the wilderness.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These protected areas, some of very large size, come in two classes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had expected to enjoy the great northern woods, and the sight of beaver, moose, and caribou; but I had not expected any hunting experience worth mentioning.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Nevertheless, toward the end of my trip, there befell me one of the most curious and interesting adventures with big game that have ever befallen me during the forty years since I first began to know the life of the wilderness.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Nevertheless, toward the end of my trip, there befell me one of the most curious and interesting adventures with big game that have ever befallen me during the forty years since I first began to know the life of the wilderness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading These protected areas, some of very large size, come in two classes.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading In both Canada and the United States the theory and indeed the practise of preserving wild life on protected areas of land have made astonishing headway since the closing years of the nineteenth century.
precisely as stated
From this reading These protected areas, some of very large size, come in two classes.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading In both Canada and the United States the theory and indeed the practise of preserving wild life on protected areas of land have made astonishing headway since the closing years of the nineteenth century.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading Nevertheless, toward the end of my trip, there befell me one of the most curious and interesting adventures with big game that have ever befallen me during the forty years since I first began to know the life of the wilderness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nevertheless, toward the end of my trip, there befell me one of the most curious and interesting adventures with big game that have ever befallen me during the forty years since I first began to know the life of the wilderness.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading I had expected to enjoy the great northern woods, and the sight of beaver, moose, and caribou; but I had not expected any hunting experience worth mentioning.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading I had expected to enjoy the great northern woods, and the sight of beaver, moose, and caribou; but I had not expected any hunting experience worth mentioning.
a late time of life
From this reading Nevertheless, toward the end of my trip, there befell me one of the most curious and interesting adventures with big game that have ever befallen me during the forty years since I first began to know the life of the wilderness.
