used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Bronson Rumsey._ Photographing Wild Game The sportsman who wishes to substitute the camera for the rifle should possess not only a special knowledge of photography, but also many qualifications not absolutely necessary to a successful hunter.
abilitiesnounUS /əˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading When he has shot what he wants, he may well refuse to avail himself of chances to kill, and turn to the camera as a weapon with which to bring home trophies of his abilities as a hunter.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading _Bronson Rumsey._ Photographing Wild Game The sportsman who wishes to substitute the camera for the rifle should possess not only a special knowledge of photography, but also many qualifications not absolutely necessary to a successful hunter.
in addition
From this reading _Bronson Rumsey._ Photographing Wild Game The sportsman who wishes to substitute the camera for the rifle should possess not only a special knowledge of photography, but also many qualifications not absolutely necessary to a successful hunter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But, once provided with a camera, and having started out with the sole object in view of making negatives, he will find the opportunities for successful work few and far between.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any one who has had much experience in hunting large game will remember occasions when, if he had only had a camera, it would have been easy enough to have made successful pictures.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When he has shot what he wants, he may well refuse to avail himself of chances to kill, and turn to the camera as a weapon with which to bring home trophies of his abilities as a hunter.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading When he has shot what he wants, he may well refuse to avail himself of chances to kill, and turn to the camera as a weapon with which to bring home trophies of his abilities as a hunter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Any one who has had much experience in hunting large game will remember occasions when, if he had only had a camera, it would have been easy enough to have made successful pictures.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But, once provided with a camera, and having started out with the sole object in view of making negatives, he will find the opportunities for successful work few and far between.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When he has shot what he wants, he may well refuse to avail himself of chances to kill, and turn to the camera as a weapon with which to bring home trophies of his abilities as a hunter.
Bronson
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From this reading _Bronson Rumsey._ Photographing Wild Game The sportsman who wishes to substitute the camera for the rifle should possess not only a special knowledge of photography, but also many qualifications not absolutely necessary to a successful hunter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Bronson Rumsey._ Photographing Wild Game The sportsman who wishes to substitute the camera for the rifle should possess not only a special knowledge of photography, but also many qualifications not absolutely necessary to a successful hunter.
cameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading _Bronson Rumsey._ Photographing Wild Game The sportsman who wishes to substitute the camera for the rifle should possess not only a special knowledge of photography, but also many qualifications not absolutely necessary to a successful hunter.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading When he has shot what he wants, he may well refuse to avail himself of chances to kill, and turn to the camera as a weapon with which to bring home trophies of his abilities as a hunter.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Any one who has had much experience in hunting large game will remember occasions when, if he had only had a camera, it would have been easy enough to have made successful pictures.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Any one who has had much experience in hunting large game will remember occasions when, if he had only had a camera, it would have been easy enough to have made successful pictures.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Any one who has had much experience in hunting large game will remember occasions when, if he had only had a camera, it would have been easy enough to have made successful pictures.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But, once provided with a camera, and having started out with the sole object in view of making negatives, he will find the opportunities for successful work few and far between.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But, once provided with a camera, and having started out with the sole object in view of making negatives, he will find the opportunities for successful work few and far between.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But, once provided with a camera, and having started out with the sole object in view of making negatives, he will find the opportunities for successful work few and far between.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Bronson Rumsey._ Photographing Wild Game The sportsman who wishes to substitute the camera for the rifle should possess not only a special knowledge of photography, but also many qualifications not absolutely necessary to a successful hunter.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading _Bronson Rumsey._ Photographing Wild Game The sportsman who wishes to substitute the camera for the rifle should possess not only a special knowledge of photography, but also many qualifications not absolutely necessary to a successful hunter.
game-butcher
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From this reading The true sportsman is not a game-butcher.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Any one who has had much experience in hunting large game will remember occasions when, if he had only had a camera, it would have been easy enough to have made successful pictures.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Any one who has had much experience in hunting large game will remember occasions when, if he had only had a camera, it would have been easy enough to have made successful pictures.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Any one who has had much experience in hunting large game will remember occasions when, if he had only had a camera, it would have been easy enough to have made successful pictures.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But, once provided with a camera, and having started out with the sole object in view of making negatives, he will find the opportunities for successful work few and far between.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Any one who has had much experience in hunting large game will remember occasions when, if he had only had a camera, it would have been easy enough to have made successful pictures.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When he has shot what he wants, he may well refuse to avail himself of chances to kill, and turn to the camera as a weapon with which to bring home trophies of his abilities as a hunter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he has shot what he wants, he may well refuse to avail himself of chances to kill, and turn to the camera as a weapon with which to bring home trophies of his abilities as a hunter.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When he has shot what he wants, he may well refuse to avail himself of chances to kill, and turn to the camera as a weapon with which to bring home trophies of his abilities as a hunter.
someone who hunts game
From this reading _Bronson Rumsey._ Photographing Wild Game The sportsman who wishes to substitute the camera for the rifle should possess not only a special knowledge of photography, but also many qualifications not absolutely necessary to a successful hunter.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Any one who has had much experience in hunting large game will remember occasions when, if he had only had a camera, it would have been easy enough to have made successful pictures.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Any one who has had much experience in hunting large game will remember occasions when, if he had only had a camera, it would have been easy enough to have made successful pictures.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Any one who has had much experience in hunting large game will remember occasions when, if he had only had a camera, it would have been easy enough to have made successful pictures.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The true sportsman is not a game-butcher.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Any one who has had much experience in hunting large game will remember occasions when, if he had only had a camera, it would have been easy enough to have made successful pictures.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading When he has shot what he wants, he may well refuse to avail himself of chances to kill, and turn to the camera as a weapon with which to bring home trophies of his abilities as a hunter.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading _Bronson Rumsey._ Photographing Wild Game The sportsman who wishes to substitute the camera for the rifle should possess not only a special knowledge of photography, but also many qualifications not absolutely necessary to a successful hunter.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Any one who has had much experience in hunting large game will remember occasions when, if he had only had a camera, it would have been easy enough to have made successful pictures.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Any one who has had much experience in hunting large game will remember occasions when, if he had only had a camera, it would have been easy enough to have made successful pictures.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading But, once provided with a camera, and having started out with the sole object in view of making negatives, he will find the opportunities for successful work few and far between.
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 _Bronson Rumsey._ Photographing Wild Game The sportsman who wishes to substitute the camera for the rifle should possess not only a special knowledge of photography, but also many qualifications not absolutely necessary to a successful hunter.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading When he has shot what he wants, he may well refuse to avail himself of chances to kill, and turn to the camera as a weapon with which to bring home trophies of his abilities as a hunter.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Any one who has had much experience in hunting large game will remember occasions when, if he had only had a camera, it would have been easy enough to have made successful pictures.
absolutely essential
From this reading _Bronson Rumsey._ Photographing Wild Game The sportsman who wishes to substitute the camera for the rifle should possess not only a special knowledge of photography, but also many qualifications not absolutely necessary to a successful hunter.
negativesnounUS /ˈneɡətɪvz/
plural of “negative” — a reply of denial
From this reading But, once provided with a camera, and having started out with the sole object in view of making negatives, he will find the opportunities for successful work few and far between.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Bronson Rumsey._ Photographing Wild Game The sportsman who wishes to substitute the camera for the rifle should possess not only a special knowledge of photography, but also many qualifications not absolutely necessary to a successful hunter.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading But, once provided with a camera, and having started out with the sole object in view of making negatives, he will find the opportunities for successful work few and far between.
something you have to do
From this reading Any one who has had much experience in hunting large game will remember occasions when, if he had only had a camera, it would have been easy enough to have made successful pictures.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Bronson Rumsey._ Photographing Wild Game The sportsman who wishes to substitute the camera for the rifle should possess not only a special knowledge of photography, but also many qualifications not absolutely necessary to a successful hunter.
on one occasion
From this reading But, once provided with a camera, and having started out with the sole object in view of making negatives, he will find the opportunities for successful work few and far between.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Any one who has had much experience in hunting large game will remember occasions when, if he had only had a camera, it would have been easy enough to have made successful pictures.
and nothing more
From this reading _Bronson Rumsey._ Photographing Wild Game The sportsman who wishes to substitute the camera for the rifle should possess not only a special knowledge of photography, but also many qualifications not absolutely necessary to a successful hunter.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But, once provided with a camera, and having started out with the sole object in view of making negatives, he will find the opportunities for successful work few and far between.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But, once provided with a camera, and having started out with the sole object in view of making negatives, he will find the opportunities for successful work few and far between.
PhotographingverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræfɪŋ/
-ing form of “photograph” — record on photographic film
From this reading _Bronson Rumsey._ Photographing Wild Game The sportsman who wishes to substitute the camera for the rifle should possess not only a special knowledge of photography, but also many qualifications not absolutely necessary to a successful hunter.
photographynounUS /fəˈtɑːɡrəfi/
the act of taking and printing photographs
From this reading _Bronson Rumsey._ Photographing Wild Game The sportsman who wishes to substitute the camera for the rifle should possess not only a special knowledge of photography, but also many qualifications not absolutely necessary to a successful hunter.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Any one who has had much experience in hunting large game will remember occasions when, if he had only had a camera, it would have been easy enough to have made successful pictures.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading _Bronson Rumsey._ Photographing Wild Game The sportsman who wishes to substitute the camera for the rifle should possess not only a special knowledge of photography, but also many qualifications not absolutely necessary to a successful hunter.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading But, once provided with a camera, and having started out with the sole object in view of making negatives, he will find the opportunities for successful work few and far between.
qualificationsnounUS /ˌkwɑːləfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “qualification” — an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
From this reading _Bronson Rumsey._ Photographing Wild Game The sportsman who wishes to substitute the camera for the rifle should possess not only a special knowledge of photography, but also many qualifications not absolutely necessary to a successful hunter.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading When he has shot what he wants, he may well refuse to avail himself of chances to kill, and turn to the camera as a weapon with which to bring home trophies of his abilities as a hunter.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Any one who has had much experience in hunting large game will remember occasions when, if he had only had a camera, it would have been easy enough to have made successful pictures.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading _Bronson Rumsey._ Photographing Wild Game The sportsman who wishes to substitute the camera for the rifle should possess not only a special knowledge of photography, but also many qualifications not absolutely necessary to a successful hunter.
Rumsey
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From this reading _Bronson Rumsey._ Photographing Wild Game The sportsman who wishes to substitute the camera for the rifle should possess not only a special knowledge of photography, but also many qualifications not absolutely necessary to a successful hunter.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading When he has shot what he wants, he may well refuse to avail himself of chances to kill, and turn to the camera as a weapon with which to bring home trophies of his abilities as a hunter.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _Bronson Rumsey._ Photographing Wild Game The sportsman who wishes to substitute the camera for the rifle should possess not only a special knowledge of photography, but also many qualifications not absolutely necessary to a successful hunter.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading But, once provided with a camera, and having started out with the sole object in view of making negatives, he will find the opportunities for successful work few and far between.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading _Bronson Rumsey._ Photographing Wild Game The sportsman who wishes to substitute the camera for the rifle should possess not only a special knowledge of photography, but also many qualifications not absolutely necessary to a successful hunter.
sportsmannounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmən/
someone who engages in sports
From this reading _Bronson Rumsey._ Photographing Wild Game The sportsman who wishes to substitute the camera for the rifle should possess not only a special knowledge of photography, but also many qualifications not absolutely necessary to a successful hunter.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But, once provided with a camera, and having started out with the sole object in view of making negatives, he will find the opportunities for successful work few and far between.
substituteverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːt/
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading _Bronson Rumsey._ Photographing Wild Game The sportsman who wishes to substitute the camera for the rifle should possess not only a special knowledge of photography, but also many qualifications not absolutely necessary to a successful hunter.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading _Bronson Rumsey._ Photographing Wild Game The sportsman who wishes to substitute the camera for the rifle should possess not only a special knowledge of photography, but also many qualifications not absolutely necessary to a successful hunter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Bronson Rumsey._ Photographing Wild Game The sportsman who wishes to substitute the camera for the rifle should possess not only a special knowledge of photography, but also many qualifications not absolutely necessary to a successful hunter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Bronson Rumsey._ Photographing Wild Game The sportsman who wishes to substitute the camera for the rifle should possess not only a special knowledge of photography, but also many qualifications not absolutely necessary to a successful hunter.
trophiesnounUS /ˈtroʊfiz/
plural of “trophy” — an award for success in war or hunting
From this reading When he has shot what he wants, he may well refuse to avail himself of chances to kill, and turn to the camera as a weapon with which to bring home trophies of his abilities as a hunter.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The true sportsman is not a game-butcher.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading When he has shot what he wants, he may well refuse to avail himself of chances to kill, and turn to the camera as a weapon with which to bring home trophies of his abilities as a hunter.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading But, once provided with a camera, and having started out with the sole object in view of making negatives, he will find the opportunities for successful work few and far between.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading When he has shot what he wants, he may well refuse to avail himself of chances to kill, and turn to the camera as a weapon with which to bring home trophies of his abilities as a hunter.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading When he has shot what he wants, he may well refuse to avail himself of chances to kill, and turn to the camera as a weapon with which to bring home trophies of his abilities as a hunter.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading When he has shot what he wants, he may well refuse to avail himself of chances to kill, and turn to the camera as a weapon with which to bring home trophies of his abilities as a hunter.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When he has shot what he wants, he may well refuse to avail himself of chances to kill, and turn to the camera as a weapon with which to bring home trophies of his abilities as a hunter.
at the time that
From this reading Any one who has had much experience in hunting large game will remember occasions when, if he had only had a camera, it would have been easy enough to have made successful pictures.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When he has shot what he wants, he may well refuse to avail himself of chances to kill, and turn to the camera as a weapon with which to bring home trophies of his abilities as a hunter.
which person or people
From this reading _Bronson Rumsey._ Photographing Wild Game The sportsman who wishes to substitute the camera for the rifle should possess not only a special knowledge of photography, but also many qualifications not absolutely necessary to a successful hunter.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading _Bronson Rumsey._ Photographing Wild Game The sportsman who wishes to substitute the camera for the rifle should possess not only a special knowledge of photography, but also many qualifications not absolutely necessary to a successful hunter.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Any one who has had much experience in hunting large game will remember occasions when, if he had only had a camera, it would have been easy enough to have made successful pictures.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading _Bronson Rumsey._ Photographing Wild Game The sportsman who wishes to substitute the camera for the rifle should possess not only a special knowledge of photography, but also many qualifications not absolutely necessary to a successful hunter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But, once provided with a camera, and having started out with the sole object in view of making negatives, he will find the opportunities for successful work few and far between.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But, once provided with a camera, and having started out with the sole object in view of making negatives, he will find the opportunities for successful work few and far between.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Any one who has had much experience in hunting large game will remember occasions when, if he had only had a camera, it would have been easy enough to have made successful pictures.
