used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TRANSGRESSION AT HEART'S DESIRE _Beginning the Cause Celebre which arose from Curly's killing the Pig of the Man from Kansas_ A great many abdomens have been injured in the pastime known as the "double roll."
abdomens
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From this reading TRANSGRESSION AT HEART'S DESIRE _Beginning the Cause Celebre which arose from Curly's killing the Pig of the Man from Kansas_ A great many abdomens have been injured in the pastime known as the "double roll."
accomplishmentnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading The owner of this accomplishment was never apt to find himself much crowded with company, in the way either of participants or spectators.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Yet the art was a simple and harmless one, pertaining more especially to youth, enthusiasm, and the fresh air of high altitudes, which did ever evoke saltpetreish manifestations.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
altitudesnounUS /ˈæltɪtuːdz/
plural of “altitude” — elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
From this reading Yet the art was a simple and harmless one, pertaining more especially to youth, enthusiasm, and the fresh air of high altitudes, which did ever evoke saltpetreish manifestations.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading The owner of this accomplishment was never apt to find himself much crowded with company, in the way either of participants or spectators.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading TRANSGRESSION AT HEART'S DESIRE _Beginning the Cause Celebre which arose from Curly's killing the Pig of the Man from Kansas_ A great many abdomens have been injured in the pastime known as the "double roll."
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Yet the art was a simple and harmless one, pertaining more especially to youth, enthusiasm, and the fresh air of high altitudes, which did ever evoke saltpetreish manifestations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TRANSGRESSION AT HEART'S DESIRE _Beginning the Cause Celebre which arose from Curly's killing the Pig of the Man from Kansas_ A great many abdomens have been injured in the pastime known as the "double roll."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TRANSGRESSION AT HEART'S DESIRE _Beginning the Cause Celebre which arose from Curly's killing the Pig of the Man from Kansas_ A great many abdomens have been injured in the pastime known as the "double roll."
attainingverbUS /əˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “attain” — to gain with effort
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading TRANSGRESSION AT HEART'S DESIRE _Beginning the Cause Celebre which arose from Curly's killing the Pig of the Man from Kansas_ A great many abdomens have been injured in the pastime known as the "double roll."
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading TRANSGRESSION AT HEART'S DESIRE _Beginning the Cause Celebre which arose from Curly's killing the Pig of the Man from Kansas_ A great many abdomens have been injured in the pastime known as the "double roll."
beholdernounUS /biˈhoʊldər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
behoof
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From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
brought into existence
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Especially has this been the case with persons not native to the land of Heart's Desire or the equivalent thereof.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading TRANSGRESSION AT HEART'S DESIRE _Beginning the Cause Celebre which arose from Curly's killing the Pig of the Man from Kansas_ A great many abdomens have been injured in the pastime known as the "double roll."
Celebre
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From this reading TRANSGRESSION AT HEART'S DESIRE _Beginning the Cause Celebre which arose from Curly's killing the Pig of the Man from Kansas_ A great many abdomens have been injured in the pastime known as the "double roll."
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The owner of this accomplishment was never apt to find himself much crowded with company, in the way either of participants or spectators.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The owner of this accomplishment was never apt to find himself much crowded with company, in the way either of participants or spectators.
Curly's
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From this reading TRANSGRESSION AT HEART'S DESIRE _Beginning the Cause Celebre which arose from Curly's killing the Pig of the Man from Kansas_ A great many abdomens have been injured in the pastime known as the "double roll."
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading TRANSGRESSION AT HEART'S DESIRE _Beginning the Cause Celebre which arose from Curly's killing the Pig of the Man from Kansas_ A great many abdomens have been injured in the pastime known as the "double roll."
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
increase twofold
From this reading TRANSGRESSION AT HEART'S DESIRE _Beginning the Cause Celebre which arose from Curly's killing the Pig of the Man from Kansas_ A great many abdomens have been injured in the pastime known as the "double roll."
efficiencynounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
one or the other of two
From this reading The owner of this accomplishment was never apt to find himself much crowded with company, in the way either of participants or spectators.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Yet the art was a simple and harmless one, pertaining more especially to youth, enthusiasm, and the fresh air of high altitudes, which did ever evoke saltpetreish manifestations.
equivalentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc
From this reading Especially has this been the case with persons not native to the land of Heart's Desire or the equivalent thereof.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Especially has this been the case with persons not native to the land of Heart's Desire or the equivalent thereof.
divisible by two
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
at any time
From this reading Yet the art was a simple and harmless one, pertaining more especially to youth, enthusiasm, and the fresh air of high altitudes, which did ever evoke saltpetreish manifestations.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
evokeverbUS /ɪˈvoʊk/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Yet the art was a simple and harmless one, pertaining more especially to youth, enthusiasm, and the fresh air of high altitudes, which did ever evoke saltpetreish manifestations.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The owner of this accomplishment was never apt to find himself much crowded with company, in the way either of participants or spectators.
firearmsnounUS /ˈfaɪərɑːrmz/
plural of “firearm” — a portable gun
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Yet the art was a simple and harmless one, pertaining more especially to youth, enthusiasm, and the fresh air of high altitudes, which did ever evoke saltpetreish manifestations.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TRANSGRESSION AT HEART'S DESIRE _Beginning the Cause Celebre which arose from Curly's killing the Pig of the Man from Kansas_ A great many abdomens have been injured in the pastime known as the "double roll."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading TRANSGRESSION AT HEART'S DESIRE _Beginning the Cause Celebre which arose from Curly's killing the Pig of the Man from Kansas_ A great many abdomens have been injured in the pastime known as the "double roll."
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading Yet the art was a simple and harmless one, pertaining more especially to youth, enthusiasm, and the fresh air of high altitudes, which did ever evoke saltpetreish manifestations.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Especially has this been the case with persons not native to the land of Heart's Desire or the equivalent thereof.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading TRANSGRESSION AT HEART'S DESIRE _Beginning the Cause Celebre which arose from Curly's killing the Pig of the Man from Kansas_ A great many abdomens have been injured in the pastime known as the "double roll."
HEART'SnounUS /hɑːrts/
possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading TRANSGRESSION AT HEART'S DESIRE _Beginning the Cause Celebre which arose from Curly's killing the Pig of the Man from Kansas_ A great many abdomens have been injured in the pastime known as the "double roll."
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Yet the art was a simple and harmless one, pertaining more especially to youth, enthusiasm, and the fresh air of high altitudes, which did ever evoke saltpetreish manifestations.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The owner of this accomplishment was never apt to find himself much crowded with company, in the way either of participants or spectators.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TRANSGRESSION AT HEART'S DESIRE _Beginning the Cause Celebre which arose from Curly's killing the Pig of the Man from Kansas_ A great many abdomens have been injured in the pastime known as the "double roll."
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading TRANSGRESSION AT HEART'S DESIRE _Beginning the Cause Celebre which arose from Curly's killing the Pig of the Man from Kansas_ A great many abdomens have been injured in the pastime known as the "double roll."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
KansasnounUS /ˈkænzəs/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading TRANSGRESSION AT HEART'S DESIRE _Beginning the Cause Celebre which arose from Curly's killing the Pig of the Man from Kansas_ A great many abdomens have been injured in the pastime known as the "double roll."
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading TRANSGRESSION AT HEART'S DESIRE _Beginning the Cause Celebre which arose from Curly's killing the Pig of the Man from Kansas_ A great many abdomens have been injured in the pastime known as the "double roll."
apprehended with certainty
From this reading TRANSGRESSION AT HEART'S DESIRE _Beginning the Cause Celebre which arose from Curly's killing the Pig of the Man from Kansas_ A great many abdomens have been injured in the pastime known as the "double roll."
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Especially has this been the case with persons not native to the land of Heart's Desire or the equivalent thereof.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading TRANSGRESSION AT HEART'S DESIRE _Beginning the Cause Celebre which arose from Curly's killing the Pig of the Man from Kansas_ A great many abdomens have been injured in the pastime known as the "double roll."
manifestationsnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance
From this reading Yet the art was a simple and harmless one, pertaining more especially to youth, enthusiasm, and the fresh air of high altitudes, which did ever evoke saltpetreish manifestations.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
manoeuvrenoun
a plan for attaining a particular goal
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
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 TRANSGRESSION AT HEART'S DESIRE _Beginning the Cause Celebre which arose from Curly's killing the Pig of the Man from Kansas_ A great many abdomens have been injured in the pastime known as the "double roll."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Yet the art was a simple and harmless one, pertaining more especially to youth, enthusiasm, and the fresh air of high altitudes, which did ever evoke saltpetreish manifestations.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The owner of this accomplishment was never apt to find himself much crowded with company, in the way either of participants or spectators.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Especially has this been the case with persons not native to the land of Heart's Desire or the equivalent thereof.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The owner of this accomplishment was never apt to find himself much crowded with company, in the way either of participants or spectators.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Especially has this been the case with persons not native to the land of Heart's Desire or the equivalent thereof.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRANSGRESSION AT HEART'S DESIRE _Beginning the Cause Celebre which arose from Curly's killing the Pig of the Man from Kansas_ A great many abdomens have been injured in the pastime known as the "double roll."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Yet the art was a simple and harmless one, pertaining more especially to youth, enthusiasm, and the fresh air of high altitudes, which did ever evoke saltpetreish manifestations.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Especially has this been the case with persons not native to the land of Heart's Desire or the equivalent thereof.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The owner of this accomplishment was never apt to find himself much crowded with company, in the way either of participants or spectators.
participantsnounUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpənts/
plural of “participant” — someone who takes part in an activity
From this reading The owner of this accomplishment was never apt to find himself much crowded with company, in the way either of participants or spectators.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
pastimenounUS /ˈpæstaɪm/
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading TRANSGRESSION AT HEART'S DESIRE _Beginning the Cause Celebre which arose from Curly's killing the Pig of the Man from Kansas_ A great many abdomens have been injured in the pastime known as the "double roll."
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Especially has this been the case with persons not native to the land of Heart's Desire or the equivalent thereof.
pertainingverbUS /pərˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “pertain” — be relevant to
From this reading Yet the art was a simple and harmless one, pertaining more especially to youth, enthusiasm, and the fresh air of high altitudes, which did ever evoke saltpetreish manifestations.
PignounUS /pɪɡ/
domestic swine
From this reading TRANSGRESSION AT HEART'S DESIRE _Beginning the Cause Celebre which arose from Curly's killing the Pig of the Man from Kansas_ A great many abdomens have been injured in the pastime known as the "double roll."
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
precisionnounUS /priˈsɪʒən/
the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading TRANSGRESSION AT HEART'S DESIRE _Beginning the Cause Celebre which arose from Curly's killing the Pig of the Man from Kansas_ A great many abdomens have been injured in the pastime known as the "double roll."
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
saltpetreish
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From this reading Yet the art was a simple and harmless one, pertaining more especially to youth, enthusiasm, and the fresh air of high altitudes, which did ever evoke saltpetreish manifestations.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Yet the art was a simple and harmless one, pertaining more especially to youth, enthusiasm, and the fresh air of high altitudes, which did ever evoke saltpetreish manifestations.
smoothnessnounUS /ˈsmuːðnəs/
a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading The owner of this accomplishment was never apt to find himself much crowded with company, in the way either of participants or spectators.
move hurridly
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRANSGRESSION AT HEART'S DESIRE _Beginning the Cause Celebre which arose from Curly's killing the Pig of the Man from Kansas_ A great many abdomens have been injured in the pastime known as the "double roll."
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/
of or concerning this or that
From this reading Especially has this been the case with persons not native to the land of Heart's Desire or the equivalent thereof.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Especially has this been the case with persons not native to the land of Heart's Desire or the equivalent thereof.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Especially has this been the case with persons not native to the land of Heart's Desire or the equivalent thereof.
TRANSGRESSIONnounUS /trænzˈɡreʃən/
the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle
From this reading TRANSGRESSION AT HEART'S DESIRE _Beginning the Cause Celebre which arose from Curly's killing the Pig of the Man from Kansas_ A great many abdomens have been injured in the pastime known as the "double roll."
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The owner of this accomplishment was never apt to find himself much crowded with company, in the way either of participants or spectators.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading TRANSGRESSION AT HEART'S DESIRE _Beginning the Cause Celebre which arose from Curly's killing the Pig of the Man from Kansas_ A great many abdomens have been injured in the pastime known as the "double roll."
belonging to which person
From this reading Even those born to the manner, and possessed of the freedom of a vast landscape whose every particular was devoted to the behoof of any man seized with a purpose of attaining speed and efficiency with firearms, did not always reach that smoothness and precision in the execution of this personal manoeuvre which alone could render it safe to themselves or impressive to the beholder.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Especially has this been the case with persons not native to the land of Heart's Desire or the equivalent thereof.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet the art was a simple and harmless one, pertaining more especially to youth, enthusiasm, and the fresh air of high altitudes, which did ever evoke saltpetreish manifestations.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Yet the art was a simple and harmless one, pertaining more especially to youth, enthusiasm, and the fresh air of high altitudes, which did ever evoke saltpetreish manifestations.
