aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading In size he towers far above all, except the moose.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Of all the large game on the American continent, the elk (_Cervus canadensis_) is the noblest, the grandest, the stateliest.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Of all the large game on the American continent, the elk (_Cervus canadensis_) is the noblest, the grandest, the stateliest.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Each has its peculiar points of excellence which endear it to the heart of the sportsman, but the elk possesses more than any of the others.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Each has its peculiar points of excellence which endear it to the heart of the sportsman, but the elk possesses more than any of the others.
canadensis
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From this reading Of all the large game on the American continent, the elk (_Cervus canadensis_) is the noblest, the grandest, the stateliest.
caribounounUS /ˈkerɪbuː/
Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called “reindeer” in Eurasia and “caribou” in North America
From this reading I would detract nothing from the noble game qualities of the moose, caribou, deer, or mountain sheep.
Cervusnoun
the type genus of the Cervidae
From this reading Of all the large game on the American continent, the elk (_Cervus canadensis_) is the noblest, the grandest, the stateliest.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading Of all the large game on the American continent, the elk (_Cervus canadensis_) is the noblest, the grandest, the stateliest.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading I would detract nothing from the noble game qualities of the moose, caribou, deer, or mountain sheep.
detractverbUS /dɪˈtrækt/
take away a part from; diminish
From this reading I would detract nothing from the noble game qualities of the moose, caribou, deer, or mountain sheep.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each has its peculiar points of excellence which endear it to the heart of the sportsman, but the elk possesses more than any of the others.
ELKnounUS /elk/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading ELK HUNTING IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS.
endearverbUS /enˈdiːr/
make attractive or lovable
From this reading Each has its peculiar points of excellence which endear it to the heart of the sportsman, but the elk possesses more than any of the others.
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading Each has its peculiar points of excellence which endear it to the heart of the sportsman, but the elk possesses more than any of the others.
apart from; not including
From this reading In size he towers far above all, except the moose.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In size he towers far above all, except the moose.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I would detract nothing from the noble game qualities of the moose, caribou, deer, or mountain sheep.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Of all the large game on the American continent, the elk (_Cervus canadensis_) is the noblest, the grandest, the stateliest.
grandestadjectiveUS /ˈɡrændəst/
superlative of “grand” — of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Of all the large game on the American continent, the elk (_Cervus canadensis_) is the noblest, the grandest, the stateliest.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each has its peculiar points of excellence which endear it to the heart of the sportsman, but the elk possesses more than any of the others.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In size he towers far above all, except the moose.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Each has its peculiar points of excellence which endear it to the heart of the sportsman, but the elk possesses more than any of the others.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading ELK HUNTING IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I would detract nothing from the noble game qualities of the moose, caribou, deer, or mountain sheep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ELK HUNTING IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of all the large game on the American continent, the elk (_Cervus canadensis_) is the noblest, the grandest, the stateliest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Each has its peculiar points of excellence which endear it to the heart of the sportsman, but the elk possesses more than any of the others.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Each has its peculiar points of excellence which endear it to the heart of the sportsman, but the elk possesses more than any of the others.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of all the large game on the American continent, the elk (_Cervus canadensis_) is the noblest, the grandest, the stateliest.
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 would detract nothing from the noble game qualities of the moose, caribou, deer, or mountain sheep.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Each has its peculiar points of excellence which endear it to the heart of the sportsman, but the elk possesses more than any of the others.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading I would detract nothing from the noble game qualities of the moose, caribou, deer, or mountain sheep.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading ELK HUNTING IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading I would detract nothing from the noble game qualities of the moose, caribou, deer, or mountain sheep.
noblestadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblɪst/
superlative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading Of all the large game on the American continent, the elk (_Cervus canadensis_) is the noblest, the grandest, the stateliest.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I would detract nothing from the noble game qualities of the moose, caribou, deer, or mountain sheep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of all the large game on the American continent, the elk (_Cervus canadensis_) is the noblest, the grandest, the stateliest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of all the large game on the American continent, the elk (_Cervus canadensis_) is the noblest, the grandest, the stateliest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I would detract nothing from the noble game qualities of the moose, caribou, deer, or mountain sheep.
others
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From this reading Each has its peculiar points of excellence which endear it to the heart of the sportsman, but the elk possesses more than any of the others.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Each has its peculiar points of excellence which endear it to the heart of the sportsman, but the elk possesses more than any of the others.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Each has its peculiar points of excellence which endear it to the heart of the sportsman, but the elk possesses more than any of the others.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Each has its peculiar points of excellence which endear it to the heart of the sportsman, but the elk possesses more than any of the others.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading I would detract nothing from the noble game qualities of the moose, caribou, deer, or mountain sheep.
ROCKYadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading ELK HUNTING IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading I would detract nothing from the noble game qualities of the moose, caribou, deer, or mountain sheep.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading In size he towers far above all, except the moose.
sportsmannounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmən/
someone who engages in sports
From this reading Each has its peculiar points of excellence which endear it to the heart of the sportsman, but the elk possesses more than any of the others.
stateliest
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From this reading Of all the large game on the American continent, the elk (_Cervus canadensis_) is the noblest, the grandest, the stateliest.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Each has its peculiar points of excellence which endear it to the heart of the sportsman, but the elk possesses more than any of the others.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ELK HUNTING IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Each has its peculiar points of excellence which endear it to the heart of the sportsman, but the elk possesses more than any of the others.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading In size he towers far above all, except the moose.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Each has its peculiar points of excellence which endear it to the heart of the sportsman, but the elk possesses more than any of the others.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I would detract nothing from the noble game qualities of the moose, caribou, deer, or mountain sheep.
