used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This book offers to younger readers a series of pictures of out-door life and big-game hunting in the West.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading More than this, the author makes us feel not only the zest of sport and adventure, but also the interest attaching to the habits and peculiarities of the remarkable animals which he describes.
(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 GOOD HUNTING In Pursuit of Big Game in the West “Good hunting all That keep the Jungle law.”
in addition
From this reading More than this, the author makes us feel not only the zest of sport and adventure, but also the interest attaching to the habits and peculiarities of the remarkable animals which he describes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This book offers to younger readers a series of pictures of out-door life and big-game hunting in the West.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading It is a field-book, since it is written by a true sportsman out of his own experiences, and its general spirit tends to a better appreciation of the value of close observation of animal life.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading More than this, the author makes us feel not only the zest of sport and adventure, but also the interest attaching to the habits and peculiarities of the remarkable animals which he describes.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading It is a field-book, since it is written by a true sportsman out of his own experiences, and its general spirit tends to a better appreciation of the value of close observation of animal life.
attachingverbUS /əˈtætʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “attach” — cause to be attached
From this reading More than this, the author makes us feel not only the zest of sport and adventure, but also the interest attaching to the habits and peculiarities of the remarkable animals which he describes.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading More than this, the author makes us feel not only the zest of sport and adventure, but also the interest attaching to the habits and peculiarities of the remarkable animals which he describes.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It is a field-book, since it is written by a true sportsman out of his own experiences, and its general spirit tends to a better appreciation of the value of close observation of animal life.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading GOOD HUNTING In Pursuit of Big Game in the West “Good hunting all That keep the Jungle law.”
big-game
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From this reading This book offers to younger readers a series of pictures of out-door life and big-game hunting in the West.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading This book offers to younger readers a series of pictures of out-door life and big-game hunting in the West.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading More than this, the author makes us feel not only the zest of sport and adventure, but also the interest attaching to the habits and peculiarities of the remarkable animals which he describes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is a field-book, since it is written by a true sportsman out of his own experiences, and its general spirit tends to a better appreciation of the value of close observation of animal life.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It is a field-book, since it is written by a true sportsman out of his own experiences, and its general spirit tends to a better appreciation of the value of close observation of animal life.
describesverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading More than this, the author makes us feel not only the zest of sport and adventure, but also the interest attaching to the habits and peculiarities of the remarkable animals which he describes.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading It is a field-book, since it is written by a true sportsman out of his own experiences, and its general spirit tends to a better appreciation of the value of close observation of animal life.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading More than this, the author makes us feel not only the zest of sport and adventure, but also the interest attaching to the habits and peculiarities of the remarkable animals which he describes.
field-book
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From this reading It is a field-book, since it is written by a true sportsman out of his own experiences, and its general spirit tends to a better appreciation of the value of close observation of animal life.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading GOOD HUNTING In Pursuit of Big Game in the West “Good hunting all That keep the Jungle law.”
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It is a field-book, since it is written by a true sportsman out of his own experiences, and its general spirit tends to a better appreciation of the value of close observation of animal life.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading GOOD HUNTING In Pursuit of Big Game in the West “Good hunting all That keep the Jungle law.”
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading More than this, the author makes us feel not only the zest of sport and adventure, but also the interest attaching to the habits and peculiarities of the remarkable animals which he describes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading More than this, the author makes us feel not only the zest of sport and adventure, but also the interest attaching to the habits and peculiarities of the remarkable animals which he describes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is a field-book, since it is written by a true sportsman out of his own experiences, and its general spirit tends to a better appreciation of the value of close observation of animal life.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading GOOD HUNTING In Pursuit of Big Game in the West “Good hunting all That keep the Jungle law.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GOOD HUNTING In Pursuit of Big Game in the West “Good hunting all That keep the Jungle law.”
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading More than this, the author makes us feel not only the zest of sport and adventure, but also the interest attaching to the habits and peculiarities of the remarkable animals which he describes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a field-book, since it is written by a true sportsman out of his own experiences, and its general spirit tends to a better appreciation of the value of close observation of animal life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a field-book, since it is written by a true sportsman out of his own experiences, and its general spirit tends to a better appreciation of the value of close observation of animal life.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is a field-book, since it is written by a true sportsman out of his own experiences, and its general spirit tends to a better appreciation of the value of close observation of animal life.
JunglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading GOOD HUNTING In Pursuit of Big Game in the West “Good hunting all That keep the Jungle law.”
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading GOOD HUNTING In Pursuit of Big Game in the West “Good hunting all That keep the Jungle law.”
KIPLINGnounUS /ˈkɪplɪŋ/
English author of novels and poetry who was born in India (1865-1936)
From this reading RUDYARD KIPLING.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading GOOD HUNTING In Pursuit of Big Game in the West “Good hunting all That keep the Jungle law.”
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading This book offers to younger readers a series of pictures of out-door life and big-game hunting in the West.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading More than this, the author makes us feel not only the zest of sport and adventure, but also the interest attaching to the habits and peculiarities of the remarkable animals which he describes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than this, the author makes us feel not only the zest of sport and adventure, but also the interest attaching to the habits and peculiarities of the remarkable animals which he describes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading More than this, the author makes us feel not only the zest of sport and adventure, but also the interest attaching to the habits and peculiarities of the remarkable animals which he describes.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading It is a field-book, since it is written by a true sportsman out of his own experiences, and its general spirit tends to a better appreciation of the value of close observation of animal life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GOOD HUNTING In Pursuit of Big Game in the West “Good hunting all That keep the Jungle law.”
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading This book offers to younger readers a series of pictures of out-door life and big-game hunting in the West.
and nothing more
From this reading More than this, the author makes us feel not only the zest of sport and adventure, but also the interest attaching to the habits and peculiarities of the remarkable animals which he describes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It is a field-book, since it is written by a true sportsman out of his own experiences, and its general spirit tends to a better appreciation of the value of close observation of animal life.
out-door
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From this reading This book offers to younger readers a series of pictures of out-door life and big-game hunting in the West.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It is a field-book, since it is written by a true sportsman out of his own experiences, and its general spirit tends to a better appreciation of the value of close observation of animal life.
peculiaritiesnounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerətiz/
plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading More than this, the author makes us feel not only the zest of sport and adventure, but also the interest attaching to the habits and peculiarities of the remarkable animals which he describes.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading This book offers to younger readers a series of pictures of out-door life and big-game hunting in the West.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading GOOD HUNTING In Pursuit of Big Game in the West “Good hunting all That keep the Jungle law.”
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading This book offers to younger readers a series of pictures of out-door life and big-game hunting in the West.
unusual or striking
From this reading More than this, the author makes us feel not only the zest of sport and adventure, but also the interest attaching to the habits and peculiarities of the remarkable animals which he describes.
RUDYARD
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From this reading RUDYARD KIPLING.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading This book offers to younger readers a series of pictures of out-door life and big-game hunting in the West.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It is a field-book, since it is written by a true sportsman out of his own experiences, and its general spirit tends to a better appreciation of the value of close observation of animal life.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading It is a field-book, since it is written by a true sportsman out of his own experiences, and its general spirit tends to a better appreciation of the value of close observation of animal life.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading More than this, the author makes us feel not only the zest of sport and adventure, but also the interest attaching to the habits and peculiarities of the remarkable animals which he describes.
sportsmannounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmən/
someone who engages in sports
From this reading It is a field-book, since it is written by a true sportsman out of his own experiences, and its general spirit tends to a better appreciation of the value of close observation of animal life.
tendsverbUS /tendz/
third-person singular of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading It is a field-book, since it is written by a true sportsman out of his own experiences, and its general spirit tends to a better appreciation of the value of close observation of animal life.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than this, the author makes us feel not only the zest of sport and adventure, but also the interest attaching to the habits and peculiarities of the remarkable animals which he describes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GOOD HUNTING In Pursuit of Big Game in the West “Good hunting all That keep the Jungle law.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOOD HUNTING In Pursuit of Big Game in the West “Good hunting all That keep the Jungle law.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This book offers to younger readers a series of pictures of out-door life and big-game hunting in the West.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This book offers to younger readers a series of pictures of out-door life and big-game hunting in the West.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is a field-book, since it is written by a true sportsman out of his own experiences, and its general spirit tends to a better appreciation of the value of close observation of animal life.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading More than this, the author makes us feel not only the zest of sport and adventure, but also the interest attaching to the habits and peculiarities of the remarkable animals which he describes.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading It is a field-book, since it is written by a true sportsman out of his own experiences, and its general spirit tends to a better appreciation of the value of close observation of animal life.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading GOOD HUNTING In Pursuit of Big Game in the West “Good hunting all That keep the Jungle law.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading More than this, the author makes us feel not only the zest of sport and adventure, but also the interest attaching to the habits and peculiarities of the remarkable animals which he describes.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It is a field-book, since it is written by a true sportsman out of his own experiences, and its general spirit tends to a better appreciation of the value of close observation of animal life.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading This book offers to younger readers a series of pictures of out-door life and big-game hunting in the West.
zestnounUS /zest/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading More than this, the author makes us feel not only the zest of sport and adventure, but also the interest attaching to the habits and peculiarities of the remarkable animals which he describes.
