used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading Of course, Amos did not forget for one minute what especial object had lured him abroad on this morning.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading For he wanted to see how it felt to use the gun he had always admired so much; and even a fierce lucivee would have been welcomed.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Anything in the shape of game that the law did not protect, but paid a bounty for killing—that was the height of Amos’ ambition as he stalked along.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading For he wanted to see how it felt to use the gun he had always admired so much; and even a fierce lucivee would have been welcomed.
a cherished desire
From this reading Anything in the shape of game that the law did not protect, but paid a bounty for killing—that was the height of Amos’ ambition as he stalked along.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading Anything in the shape of game that the law did not protect, but paid a bounty for killing—that was the height of Amos’ ambition as he stalked along.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
any thing at all
From this reading Anything in the shape of game that the law did not protect, but paid a bounty for killing—that was the height of Amos’ ambition as he stalked along.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Anything in the shape of game that the law did not protect, but paid a bounty for killing—that was the height of Amos’ ambition as he stalked along.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For he wanted to see how it felt to use the gun he had always admired so much; and even a fierce lucivee would have been welcomed.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
bountynounUS /ˈbaʊnti/
payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military
From this reading Anything in the shape of game that the law did not protect, but paid a bounty for killing—that was the height of Amos’ ambition as he stalked along.
a youthful male person
From this reading THE GAME POACHERS Meanwhile, the woods boy was in trouble.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Anything in the shape of game that the law did not protect, but paid a bounty for killing—that was the height of Amos’ ambition as he stalked along.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, Amos did not forget for one minute what especial object had lured him abroad on this morning.
dandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Anything in the shape of game that the law did not protect, but paid a bounty for killing—that was the height of Amos’ ambition as he stalked along.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading Of course, Amos did not forget for one minute what especial object had lured him abroad on this morning.
divisible by two
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading For he wanted to see how it felt to use the gun he had always admired so much; and even a fierce lucivee would have been welcomed.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading For he wanted to see how it felt to use the gun he had always admired so much; and even a fierce lucivee would have been welcomed.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Of course, Amos did not forget for one minute what especial object had lured him abroad on this morning.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE GAME POACHERS Meanwhile, the woods boy was in trouble.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading For he wanted to see how it felt to use the gun he had always admired so much; and even a fierce lucivee would have been welcomed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For he wanted to see how it felt to use the gun he had always admired so much; and even a fierce lucivee would have been welcomed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Anything in the shape of game that the law did not protect, but paid a bounty for killing—that was the height of Amos’ ambition as he stalked along.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of course, Amos did not forget for one minute what especial object had lured him abroad on this morning.
how
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From this reading For he wanted to see how it felt to use the gun he had always admired so much; and even a fierce lucivee would have been welcomed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GAME POACHERS Meanwhile, the woods boy was in trouble.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For he wanted to see how it felt to use the gun he had always admired so much; and even a fierce lucivee would have been welcomed.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading Anything in the shape of game that the law did not protect, but paid a bounty for killing—that was the height of Amos’ ambition as he stalked along.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Anything in the shape of game that the law did not protect, but paid a bounty for killing—that was the height of Amos’ ambition as he stalked along.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
lucivee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For he wanted to see how it felt to use the gun he had always admired so much; and even a fierce lucivee would have been welcomed.
luredverbUS /lʊrd/
past form of “lure” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
From this reading Of course, Amos did not forget for one minute what especial object had lured him abroad on this morning.
MarlinnounUS /ˈmɑːrlən/
large long-jawed oceanic sport fishes; related to sailfishes and spearfishes; not completely cold-blooded i.e. able to warm their brains and eyes
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading THE GAME POACHERS Meanwhile, the woods boy was in trouble.
MichigannounUS /ˈmɪʃɪɡən/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Of course, Amos did not forget for one minute what especial object had lured him abroad on this morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Of course, Amos did not forget for one minute what especial object had lured him abroad on this morning.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For he wanted to see how it felt to use the gun he had always admired so much; and even a fierce lucivee would have been welcomed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Anything in the shape of game that the law did not protect, but paid a bounty for killing—that was the height of Amos’ ambition as he stalked along.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Of course, Amos did not forget for one minute what especial object had lured him abroad on this morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Anything in the shape of game that the law did not protect, but paid a bounty for killing—that was the height of Amos’ ambition as he stalked along.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of course, Amos did not forget for one minute what especial object had lured him abroad on this morning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of course, Amos did not forget for one minute what especial object had lured him abroad on this morning.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Anything in the shape of game that the law did not protect, but paid a bounty for killing—that was the height of Amos’ ambition as he stalked along.
panthernounUS /ˈpænθər/
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
POACHERSnounUS /ˈpoʊtʃərz/
plural of “poacher” — someone who hunts or fishes illegally on the property of another
From this reading THE GAME POACHERS Meanwhile, the woods boy was in trouble.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading Anything in the shape of game that the law did not protect, but paid a bounty for killing—that was the height of Amos’ ambition as he stalked along.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
repeaternounUS /rɪˈpiːtər/
a person who repeats
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For he wanted to see how it felt to use the gun he had always admired so much; and even a fierce lucivee would have been welcomed.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
not often
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Anything in the shape of game that the law did not protect, but paid a bounty for killing—that was the height of Amos’ ambition as he stalked along.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For he wanted to see how it felt to use the gun he had always admired so much; and even a fierce lucivee would have been welcomed.
stalkedadjectiveUS /stɔːkt/
having or growing on or from a peduncle or stalk
From this reading Anything in the shape of game that the law did not protect, but paid a bounty for killing—that was the height of Amos’ ambition as he stalked along.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GAME POACHERS Meanwhile, the woods boy was in trouble.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of course, Amos did not forget for one minute what especial object had lured him abroad on this morning.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
a source of difficulty
From this reading THE GAME POACHERS Meanwhile, the woods boy was in trouble.
the act of using
From this reading For he wanted to see how it felt to use the gun he had always admired so much; and even a fierce lucivee would have been welcomed.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading For he wanted to see how it felt to use the gun he had always admired so much; and even a fierce lucivee would have been welcomed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GAME POACHERS Meanwhile, the woods boy was in trouble.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading For he wanted to see how it felt to use the gun he had always admired so much; and even a fierce lucivee would have been welcomed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Of course, Amos did not forget for one minute what especial object had lured him abroad on this morning.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE GAME POACHERS Meanwhile, the woods boy was in trouble.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For he wanted to see how it felt to use the gun he had always admired so much; and even a fierce lucivee would have been welcomed.
a late time of life
From this reading He had walked for several miles through the pines, packing that dandy little Marlin repeater belonging to Teddy, and really wishing he might run across a fighting wild cat, or even a panther, though these latter animals were seldom seen in the Michigan woods in late years.
