used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It began by Richard's deciding that a real gun was necessary for his equipment if he was to play the part of Leather- Stocking properly.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading Also, he argued, it would be a valuable addition to their stock of fire-arms.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading The broken old horse-pistols were good enough to play at pirating with, but something which would really shoot was needed when they started out in earnest on a sure-enough adventure.
in addition
From this reading Also, he argued, it would be a valuable addition to their stock of fire-arms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Georgina suggested that he go to Fishburn Court and borrow a rifle that she had seen up in Uncle Darcy's attic.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading Also, he argued, it would be a valuable addition to their stock of fire-arms.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The broken old horse-pistols were good enough to play at pirating with, but something which would really shoot was needed when they started out in earnest on a sure-enough adventure.
atticnounUS /ˈætɪk/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading Georgina suggested that he go to Fishburn Court and borrow a rifle that she had seen up in Uncle Darcy's attic.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Also, he argued, it would be a valuable addition to their stock of fire-arms.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It began by Richard's deciding that a real gun was necessary for his equipment if he was to play the part of Leather- Stocking properly.
borrowverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊ/
get temporarily
From this reading Georgina suggested that he go to Fishburn Court and borrow a rifle that she had seen up in Uncle Darcy's attic.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The broken old horse-pistols were good enough to play at pirating with, but something which would really shoot was needed when they started out in earnest on a sure-enough adventure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The broken old horse-pistols were good enough to play at pirating with, but something which would really shoot was needed when they started out in earnest on a sure-enough adventure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It began by Richard's deciding that a real gun was necessary for his equipment if he was to play the part of Leather- Stocking properly.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The Old Rifle Gives Up Its Secret Out of that game with forbidden playmates, grew events which changed the lives of several people.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Georgina suggested that he go to Fishburn Court and borrow a rifle that she had seen up in Uncle Darcy's attic.
Darcy's
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From this reading Georgina suggested that he go to Fishburn Court and borrow a rifle that she had seen up in Uncle Darcy's attic.
decidingnounUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision
From this reading It began by Richard's deciding that a real gun was necessary for his equipment if he was to play the part of Leather- Stocking properly.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading The broken old horse-pistols were good enough to play at pirating with, but something which would really shoot was needed when they started out in earnest on a sure-enough adventure.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The broken old horse-pistols were good enough to play at pirating with, but something which would really shoot was needed when they started out in earnest on a sure-enough adventure.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading It began by Richard's deciding that a real gun was necessary for his equipment if he was to play the part of Leather- Stocking properly.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The Old Rifle Gives Up Its Secret Out of that game with forbidden playmates, grew events which changed the lives of several people.
fire-arms
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From this reading Also, he argued, it would be a valuable addition to their stock of fire-arms.
Fishburn
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From this reading Georgina suggested that he go to Fishburn Court and borrow a rifle that she had seen up in Uncle Darcy's attic.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It began by Richard's deciding that a real gun was necessary for his equipment if he was to play the part of Leather- Stocking properly.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading The Old Rifle Gives Up Its Secret Out of that game with forbidden playmates, grew events which changed the lives of several people.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The Old Rifle Gives Up Its Secret Out of that game with forbidden playmates, grew events which changed the lives of several people.
Georgina
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From this reading Georgina suggested that he go to Fishburn Court and borrow a rifle that she had seen up in Uncle Darcy's attic.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading The Old Rifle Gives Up Its Secret Out of that game with forbidden playmates, grew events which changed the lives of several people.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Georgina suggested that he go to Fishburn Court and borrow a rifle that she had seen up in Uncle Darcy's attic.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The broken old horse-pistols were good enough to play at pirating with, but something which would really shoot was needed when they started out in earnest on a sure-enough adventure.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The Old Rifle Gives Up Its Secret Out of that game with forbidden playmates, grew events which changed the lives of several people.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading It began by Richard's deciding that a real gun was necessary for his equipment if he was to play the part of Leather- Stocking properly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Georgina suggested that he go to Fishburn Court and borrow a rifle that she had seen up in Uncle Darcy's attic.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It began by Richard's deciding that a real gun was necessary for his equipment if he was to play the part of Leather- Stocking properly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It began by Richard's deciding that a real gun was necessary for his equipment if he was to play the part of Leather- Stocking properly.
horse-pistols
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From this reading The broken old horse-pistols were good enough to play at pirating with, but something which would really shoot was needed when they started out in earnest on a sure-enough adventure.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It began by Richard's deciding that a real gun was necessary for his equipment if he was to play the part of Leather- Stocking properly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The broken old horse-pistols were good enough to play at pirating with, but something which would really shoot was needed when they started out in earnest on a sure-enough adventure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It began by Richard's deciding that a real gun was necessary for his equipment if he was to play the part of Leather- Stocking properly.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Old Rifle Gives Up Its Secret Out of that game with forbidden playmates, grew events which changed the lives of several people.
LeathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading It began by Richard's deciding that a real gun was necessary for his equipment if he was to play the part of Leather- Stocking properly.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The Old Rifle Gives Up Its Secret Out of that game with forbidden playmates, grew events which changed the lives of several people.
absolutely essential
From this reading It began by Richard's deciding that a real gun was necessary for his equipment if he was to play the part of Leather- Stocking properly.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The broken old horse-pistols were good enough to play at pirating with, but something which would really shoot was needed when they started out in earnest on a sure-enough adventure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Old Rifle Gives Up Its Secret Out of that game with forbidden playmates, grew events which changed the lives of several people.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Old Rifle Gives Up Its Secret Out of that game with forbidden playmates, grew events which changed the lives of several people.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The broken old horse-pistols were good enough to play at pirating with, but something which would really shoot was needed when they started out in earnest on a sure-enough adventure.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Old Rifle Gives Up Its Secret Out of that game with forbidden playmates, grew events which changed the lives of several people.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It began by Richard's deciding that a real gun was necessary for his equipment if he was to play the part of Leather- Stocking properly.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The Old Rifle Gives Up Its Secret Out of that game with forbidden playmates, grew events which changed the lives of several people.
piratingverbUS /ˈpaɪrətɪŋ/
-ing form of “pirate” — copy illegally; of published material
From this reading The broken old horse-pistols were good enough to play at pirating with, but something which would really shoot was needed when they started out in earnest on a sure-enough adventure.
participate in games or sport
From this reading It began by Richard's deciding that a real gun was necessary for his equipment if he was to play the part of Leather- Stocking properly.
playmatesnounUS /ˈpleɪmeɪts/
plural of “playmate” — a companion at play
From this reading The Old Rifle Gives Up Its Secret Out of that game with forbidden playmates, grew events which changed the lives of several people.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading It began by Richard's deciding that a real gun was necessary for his equipment if he was to play the part of Leather- Stocking properly.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading It began by Richard's deciding that a real gun was necessary for his equipment if he was to play the part of Leather- Stocking properly.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The broken old horse-pistols were good enough to play at pirating with, but something which would really shoot was needed when they started out in earnest on a sure-enough adventure.
Richard'snounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdz/
possessive form of “richards” — English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)
From this reading It began by Richard's deciding that a real gun was necessary for his equipment if he was to play the part of Leather- Stocking properly.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading The Old Rifle Gives Up Its Secret Out of that game with forbidden playmates, grew events which changed the lives of several people.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The Old Rifle Gives Up Its Secret Out of that game with forbidden playmates, grew events which changed the lives of several people.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Georgina suggested that he go to Fishburn Court and borrow a rifle that she had seen up in Uncle Darcy's attic.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The Old Rifle Gives Up Its Secret Out of that game with forbidden playmates, grew events which changed the lives of several people.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Georgina suggested that he go to Fishburn Court and borrow a rifle that she had seen up in Uncle Darcy's attic.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading The broken old horse-pistols were good enough to play at pirating with, but something which would really shoot was needed when they started out in earnest on a sure-enough adventure.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The broken old horse-pistols were good enough to play at pirating with, but something which would really shoot was needed when they started out in earnest on a sure-enough adventure.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The broken old horse-pistols were good enough to play at pirating with, but something which would really shoot was needed when they started out in earnest on a sure-enough adventure.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Also, he argued, it would be a valuable addition to their stock of fire-arms.
StockingnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋ/
close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading It began by Richard's deciding that a real gun was necessary for his equipment if he was to play the part of Leather- Stocking properly.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Georgina suggested that he go to Fishburn Court and borrow a rifle that she had seen up in Uncle Darcy's attic.
sure-enoughadjective
(used informally especially for emphasis) real or genuine
From this reading The broken old horse-pistols were good enough to play at pirating with, but something which would really shoot was needed when they started out in earnest on a sure-enough adventure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Old Rifle Gives Up Its Secret Out of that game with forbidden playmates, grew events which changed the lives of several people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Old Rifle Gives Up Its Secret Out of that game with forbidden playmates, grew events which changed the lives of several people.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Also, he argued, it would be a valuable addition to their stock of fire-arms.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The broken old horse-pistols were good enough to play at pirating with, but something which would really shoot was needed when they started out in earnest on a sure-enough adventure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It began by Richard's deciding that a real gun was necessary for his equipment if he was to play the part of Leather- Stocking properly.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Georgina suggested that he go to Fishburn Court and borrow a rifle that she had seen up in Uncle Darcy's attic.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Old Rifle Gives Up Its Secret Out of that game with forbidden playmates, grew events which changed the lives of several people.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Also, he argued, it would be a valuable addition to their stock of fire-arms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It began by Richard's deciding that a real gun was necessary for his equipment if he was to play the part of Leather- Stocking properly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The broken old horse-pistols were good enough to play at pirating with, but something which would really shoot was needed when they started out in earnest on a sure-enough adventure.
at the time that
From this reading The broken old horse-pistols were good enough to play at pirating with, but something which would really shoot was needed when they started out in earnest on a sure-enough adventure.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Old Rifle Gives Up Its Secret Out of that game with forbidden playmates, grew events which changed the lives of several people.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Old Rifle Gives Up Its Secret Out of that game with forbidden playmates, grew events which changed the lives of several people.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Also, he argued, it would be a valuable addition to their stock of fire-arms.
