used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The heartless indifference with which the woman would ask her husband if it had been "a good day for killings," almost made me wail aloud.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The heartless indifference with which the woman would ask her husband if it had been "a good day for killings," almost made me wail aloud.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "The birds were as thick as blackberries in the high weeds along the creek, and were havin' a mighty good time stuffing themselves with seeds.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading The heartless indifference with which the woman would ask her husband if it had been "a good day for killings," almost made me wail aloud.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HUNTERS Song birds, plumage birds, water fowl, and many innocent birds of prey, are hunted from the everglades to the Arctic Circles for the barbaric purpose of decorating women's hats.
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
ArcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading THE HUNTERS Song birds, plumage birds, water fowl, and many innocent birds of prey, are hunted from the everglades to the Arctic Circles for the barbaric purpose of decorating women's hats.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE HUNTERS Song birds, plumage birds, water fowl, and many innocent birds of prey, are hunted from the everglades to the Arctic Circles for the barbaric purpose of decorating women's hats.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "The birds were as thick as blackberries in the high weeds along the creek, and were havin' a mighty good time stuffing themselves with seeds.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The heartless indifference with which the woman would ask her husband if it had been "a good day for killings," almost made me wail aloud.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
baggedverbUS /bæɡd/
inflected form of “bag” — capture or kill, as in hunting
From this reading "Best kind of luck; I bagged nearly a hundred this trip," he replied exultingly, one night when she put the usual question.
barbaricadjectiveUS /bɑːrˈbærɪk/
without civilizing influences
From this reading THE HUNTERS Song birds, plumage birds, water fowl, and many innocent birds of prey, are hunted from the everglades to the Arctic Circles for the barbaric purpose of decorating women's hats.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The heartless indifference with which the woman would ask her husband if it had been "a good day for killings," almost made me wail aloud.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Best kind of luck; I bagged nearly a hundred this trip," he replied exultingly, one night when she put the usual question.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading THE HUNTERS Song birds, plumage birds, water fowl, and many innocent birds of prey, are hunted from the everglades to the Arctic Circles for the barbaric purpose of decorating women's hats.
blackberriesnounUS /ˈblækberiz/
plural of “blackberry” — large sweet black or very dark purple edible aggregate fruit of any of various bushes of the genus Rubus
From this reading "The birds were as thick as blackberries in the high weeds along the creek, and were havin' a mighty good time stuffing themselves with seeds.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
CirclesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading THE HUNTERS Song birds, plumage birds, water fowl, and many innocent birds of prey, are hunted from the everglades to the Arctic Circles for the barbaric purpose of decorating women's hats.
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading "The birds were as thick as blackberries in the high weeds along the creek, and were havin' a mighty good time stuffing themselves with seeds.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The heartless indifference with which the woman would ask her husband if it had been "a good day for killings," almost made me wail aloud.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
decoratingverbUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “decorate” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading THE HUNTERS Song birds, plumage birds, water fowl, and many innocent birds of prey, are hunted from the everglades to the Arctic Circles for the barbaric purpose of decorating women's hats.
evergladesnounUS /ˈevərɡleɪdz/
a large subtropical swamp in southern Florida that is noted for its wildlife
From this reading THE HUNTERS Song birds, plumage birds, water fowl, and many innocent birds of prey, are hunted from the everglades to the Arctic Circles for the barbaric purpose of decorating women's hats.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
exultinglyadverb
in an exultant manner
From this reading "Best kind of luck; I bagged nearly a hundred this trip," he replied exultingly, one night when she put the usual question.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE HUNTERS Song birds, plumage birds, water fowl, and many innocent birds of prey, are hunted from the everglades to the Arctic Circles for the barbaric purpose of decorating women's hats.
fowlnounUS /faʊl/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading THE HUNTERS Song birds, plumage birds, water fowl, and many innocent birds of prey, are hunted from the everglades to the Arctic Circles for the barbaric purpose of decorating women's hats.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE HUNTERS Song birds, plumage birds, water fowl, and many innocent birds of prey, are hunted from the everglades to the Arctic Circles for the barbaric purpose of decorating women's hats.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The heartless indifference with which the woman would ask her husband if it had been "a good day for killings," almost made me wail aloud.
gunningverbUS /ˈɡʌnɪŋ/
inflected form of “gun” — shoot with a gun
From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The heartless indifference with which the woman would ask her husband if it had been "a good day for killings," almost made me wail aloud.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading THE HUNTERS Song birds, plumage birds, water fowl, and many innocent birds of prey, are hunted from the everglades to the Arctic Circles for the barbaric purpose of decorating women's hats.
havin
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From this reading "The birds were as thick as blackberries in the high weeds along the creek, and were havin' a mighty good time stuffing themselves with seeds.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Best kind of luck; I bagged nearly a hundred this trip," he replied exultingly, one night when she put the usual question.
heartlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtləs/
lacking in feeling or pity or warmth
From this reading The heartless indifference with which the woman would ask her husband if it had been "a good day for killings," almost made me wail aloud.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The heartless indifference with which the woman would ask her husband if it had been "a good day for killings," almost made me wail aloud.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "The birds were as thick as blackberries in the high weeds along the creek, and were havin' a mighty good time stuffing themselves with seeds.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
homesickadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmsɪk/
longing to return home
From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
ten 10s
From this reading "Best kind of luck; I bagged nearly a hundred this trip," he replied exultingly, one night when she put the usual question.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading THE HUNTERS Song birds, plumage birds, water fowl, and many innocent birds of prey, are hunted from the everglades to the Arctic Circles for the barbaric purpose of decorating women's hats.
HUNTERSnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading THE HUNTERS Song birds, plumage birds, water fowl, and many innocent birds of prey, are hunted from the everglades to the Arctic Circles for the barbaric purpose of decorating women's hats.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The heartless indifference with which the woman would ask her husband if it had been "a good day for killings," almost made me wail aloud.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Best kind of luck; I bagged nearly a hundred this trip," he replied exultingly, one night when she put the usual question.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The heartless indifference with which the woman would ask her husband if it had been "a good day for killings," almost made me wail aloud.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading The heartless indifference with which the woman would ask her husband if it had been "a good day for killings," almost made me wail aloud.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading THE HUNTERS Song birds, plumage birds, water fowl, and many innocent birds of prey, are hunted from the everglades to the Arctic Circles for the barbaric purpose of decorating women's hats.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The heartless indifference with which the woman would ask her husband if it had been "a good day for killings," almost made me wail aloud.
Joe
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From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
killingsnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋz/
plural of “killing” — an event that causes someone to die
From this reading The heartless indifference with which the woman would ask her husband if it had been "a good day for killings," almost made me wail aloud.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Best kind of luck; I bagged nearly a hundred this trip," he replied exultingly, one night when she put the usual question.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "Best kind of luck; I bagged nearly a hundred this trip," he replied exultingly, one night when she put the usual question.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
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 THE HUNTERS Song birds, plumage birds, water fowl, and many innocent birds of prey, are hunted from the everglades to the Arctic Circles for the barbaric purpose of decorating women's hats.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading "The birds were as thick as blackberries in the high weeds along the creek, and were havin' a mighty good time stuffing themselves with seeds.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Best kind of luck; I bagged nearly a hundred this trip," he replied exultingly, one night when she put the usual question.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Best kind of luck; I bagged nearly a hundred this trip," he replied exultingly, one night when she put the usual question.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HUNTERS Song birds, plumage birds, water fowl, and many innocent birds of prey, are hunted from the everglades to the Arctic Circles for the barbaric purpose of decorating women's hats.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Best kind of luck; I bagged nearly a hundred this trip," he replied exultingly, one night when she put the usual question.
plumagenounUS /ˈpluːmədʒ/
the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading THE HUNTERS Song birds, plumage birds, water fowl, and many innocent birds of prey, are hunted from the everglades to the Arctic Circles for the barbaric purpose of decorating women's hats.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading THE HUNTERS Song birds, plumage birds, water fowl, and many innocent birds of prey, are hunted from the everglades to the Arctic Circles for the barbaric purpose of decorating women's hats.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THE HUNTERS Song birds, plumage birds, water fowl, and many innocent birds of prey, are hunted from the everglades to the Arctic Circles for the barbaric purpose of decorating women's hats.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Best kind of luck; I bagged nearly a hundred this trip," he replied exultingly, one night when she put the usual question.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Best kind of luck; I bagged nearly a hundred this trip," he replied exultingly, one night when she put the usual question.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Best kind of luck; I bagged nearly a hundred this trip," he replied exultingly, one night when she put the usual question.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
seedsnounUS /siːdz/
plural of “seed” — a small hard fruit
From this reading "The birds were as thick as blackberries in the high weeds along the creek, and were havin' a mighty good time stuffing themselves with seeds.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Best kind of luck; I bagged nearly a hundred this trip," he replied exultingly, one night when she put the usual question.
ShieldsnounUS /ʃiːldz/
plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure
From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
and nothing more
From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
slaughternounUS /ˈslɔːtər/
the killing of animals (as for food)
From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading THE HUNTERS Song birds, plumage birds, water fowl, and many innocent birds of prey, are hunted from the everglades to the Arctic Circles for the barbaric purpose of decorating women's hats.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
stuffingnounUS /ˈstʌfɪŋ/
a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables
From this reading "The birds were as thick as blackberries in the high weeds along the creek, and were havin' a mighty good time stuffing themselves with seeds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HUNTERS Song birds, plumage birds, water fowl, and many innocent birds of prey, are hunted from the everglades to the Arctic Circles for the barbaric purpose of decorating women's hats.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading "The birds were as thick as blackberries in the high weeds along the creek, and were havin' a mighty good time stuffing themselves with seeds.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading "The birds were as thick as blackberries in the high weeds along the creek, and were havin' a mighty good time stuffing themselves with seeds.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "The birds were as thick as blackberries in the high weeds along the creek, and were havin' a mighty good time stuffing themselves with seeds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HUNTERS Song birds, plumage birds, water fowl, and many innocent birds of prey, are hunted from the everglades to the Arctic Circles for the barbaric purpose of decorating women's hats.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading "Best kind of luck; I bagged nearly a hundred this trip," he replied exultingly, one night when she put the usual question.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "Best kind of luck; I bagged nearly a hundred this trip," he replied exultingly, one night when she put the usual question.
precisely as stated
From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
wailverbUS /weɪl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading The heartless indifference with which the woman would ask her husband if it had been "a good day for killings," almost made me wail aloud.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading THE HUNTERS Song birds, plumage birds, water fowl, and many innocent birds of prey, are hunted from the everglades to the Arctic Circles for the barbaric purpose of decorating women's hats.
weedsnounUS /wiːdz/
a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
From this reading "The birds were as thick as blackberries in the high weeds along the creek, and were havin' a mighty good time stuffing themselves with seeds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The birds were as thick as blackberries in the high weeds along the creek, and were havin' a mighty good time stuffing themselves with seeds.
at the time that
From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The heartless indifference with which the woman would ask her husband if it had been "a good day for killings," almost made me wail aloud.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The heartless indifference with which the woman would ask her husband if it had been "a good day for killings," almost made me wail aloud.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The heartless indifference with which the woman would ask her husband if it had been "a good day for killings," almost made me wail aloud.
women's
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From this reading THE HUNTERS Song birds, plumage birds, water fowl, and many innocent birds of prey, are hunted from the everglades to the Arctic Circles for the barbaric purpose of decorating women's hats.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The extent of this traffic is simply appalling.--_G. O. Shields._ When Joe and his father came back from their gunning expeditions, the accounts they gave of the day's slaughter made me very homesick and miserable, and wore sadly on my spirits in my captivity.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The heartless indifference with which the woman would ask her husband if it had been "a good day for killings," almost made me wail aloud.
