used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Along in the middle of the century it was the paradise of the sportsman, as the readers of hunting-stories of that time can well understand; as time has gone on the game has steadily diminished, and the hunter of to-day makes but a poor record in comparison with Cumming, Andersson, and other men of the early times.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading The customary methods of hunting in South Africa were, and still are, for the hunter to outfit in one of the principal towns along the coast or in the interior, equipping himself with wagons, oxen, and horses, and hiring the necessary number of people to accompany him in a journey up-country.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading For the last fifty years or more South Africa has been an attractive field for the hunter in search of large game.
AlongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Along in the middle of the century it was the paradise of the sportsman, as the readers of hunting-stories of that time can well understand; as time has gone on the game has steadily diminished, and the hunter of to-day makes but a poor record in comparison with Cumming, Andersson, and other men of the early times.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For the last fifty years or more South Africa has been an attractive field for the hunter in search of large game.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Along in the middle of the century it was the paradise of the sportsman, as the readers of hunting-stories of that time can well understand; as time has gone on the game has steadily diminished, and the hunter of to-day makes but a poor record in comparison with Cumming, Andersson, and other men of the early times.
Andersson
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From this reading Along in the middle of the century it was the paradise of the sportsman, as the readers of hunting-stories of that time can well understand; as time has gone on the game has steadily diminished, and the hunter of to-day makes but a poor record in comparison with Cumming, Andersson, and other men of the early times.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The customary methods of hunting in South Africa were, and still are, for the hunter to outfit in one of the principal towns along the coast or in the interior, equipping himself with wagons, oxen, and horses, and hiring the necessary number of people to accompany him in a journey up-country.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Along in the middle of the century it was the paradise of the sportsman, as the readers of hunting-stories of that time can well understand; as time has gone on the game has steadily diminished, and the hunter of to-day makes but a poor record in comparison with Cumming, Andersson, and other men of the early times.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But even at present South Africa is not without attractions for the hunter, though he can never hope for successes like those which have been mentioned.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading But even at present South Africa is not without attractions for the hunter, though he can never hope for successes like those which have been mentioned.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading For the last fifty years or more South Africa has been an attractive field for the hunter in search of large game.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE BOY TRAVELLERS," ETC.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For the last fifty years or more South Africa has been an attractive field for the hunter in search of large game.
a youthful male person
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE BOY TRAVELLERS," ETC.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Along in the middle of the century it was the paradise of the sportsman, as the readers of hunting-stories of that time can well understand; as time has gone on the game has steadily diminished, and the hunter of to-day makes but a poor record in comparison with Cumming, Andersson, and other men of the early times.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Along in the middle of the century it was the paradise of the sportsman, as the readers of hunting-stories of that time can well understand; as time has gone on the game has steadily diminished, and the hunter of to-day makes but a poor record in comparison with Cumming, Andersson, and other men of the early times.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Along in the middle of the century it was the paradise of the sportsman, as the readers of hunting-stories of that time can well understand; as time has gone on the game has steadily diminished, and the hunter of to-day makes but a poor record in comparison with Cumming, Andersson, and other men of the early times.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading The customary methods of hunting in South Africa were, and still are, for the hunter to outfit in one of the principal towns along the coast or in the interior, equipping himself with wagons, oxen, and horses, and hiring the necessary number of people to accompany him in a journey up-country.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading Along in the middle of the century it was the paradise of the sportsman, as the readers of hunting-stories of that time can well understand; as time has gone on the game has steadily diminished, and the hunter of to-day makes but a poor record in comparison with Cumming, Andersson, and other men of the early times.
Cumming
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From this reading Along in the middle of the century it was the paradise of the sportsman, as the readers of hunting-stories of that time can well understand; as time has gone on the game has steadily diminished, and the hunter of to-day makes but a poor record in comparison with Cumming, Andersson, and other men of the early times.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading The customary methods of hunting in South Africa were, and still are, for the hunter to outfit in one of the principal towns along the coast or in the interior, equipping himself with wagons, oxen, and horses, and hiring the necessary number of people to accompany him in a journey up-country.
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading Along in the middle of the century it was the paradise of the sportsman, as the readers of hunting-stories of that time can well understand; as time has gone on the game has steadily diminished, and the hunter of to-day makes but a poor record in comparison with Cumming, Andersson, and other men of the early times.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Along in the middle of the century it was the paradise of the sportsman, as the readers of hunting-stories of that time can well understand; as time has gone on the game has steadily diminished, and the hunter of to-day makes but a poor record in comparison with Cumming, Andersson, and other men of the early times.
equippingnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpɪŋ/
the act of equiping with weapons in preparation for war
From this reading The customary methods of hunting in South Africa were, and still are, for the hunter to outfit in one of the principal towns along the coast or in the interior, equipping himself with wagons, oxen, and horses, and hiring the necessary number of people to accompany him in a journey up-country.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE BOY TRAVELLERS," ETC.
divisible by two
From this reading But even at present South Africa is not without attractions for the hunter, though he can never hope for successes like those which have been mentioned.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading For the last fifty years or more South Africa has been an attractive field for the hunter in search of large game.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading For the last fifty years or more South Africa has been an attractive field for the hunter in search of large game.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the last fifty years or more South Africa has been an attractive field for the hunter in search of large game.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading For the last fifty years or more South Africa has been an attractive field for the hunter in search of large game.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Along in the middle of the century it was the paradise of the sportsman, as the readers of hunting-stories of that time can well understand; as time has gone on the game has steadily diminished, and the hunter of to-day makes but a poor record in comparison with Cumming, Andersson, and other men of the early times.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the last fifty years or more South Africa has been an attractive field for the hunter in search of large game.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But even at present South Africa is not without attractions for the hunter, though he can never hope for successes like those which have been mentioned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But even at present South Africa is not without attractions for the hunter, though he can never hope for successes like those which have been mentioned.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The customary methods of hunting in South Africa were, and still are, for the hunter to outfit in one of the principal towns along the coast or in the interior, equipping himself with wagons, oxen, and horses, and hiring the necessary number of people to accompany him in a journey up-country.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The customary methods of hunting in South Africa were, and still are, for the hunter to outfit in one of the principal towns along the coast or in the interior, equipping himself with wagons, oxen, and horses, and hiring the necessary number of people to accompany him in a journey up-country.
hiringverbUS /ˈhaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “hire” — engage or hire for work
From this reading The customary methods of hunting in South Africa were, and still are, for the hunter to outfit in one of the principal towns along the coast or in the interior, equipping himself with wagons, oxen, and horses, and hiring the necessary number of people to accompany him in a journey up-country.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But even at present South Africa is not without attractions for the hunter, though he can never hope for successes like those which have been mentioned.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The customary methods of hunting in South Africa were, and still are, for the hunter to outfit in one of the principal towns along the coast or in the interior, equipping himself with wagons, oxen, and horses, and hiring the necessary number of people to accompany him in a journey up-country.
someone who hunts game
From this reading For the last fifty years or more South Africa has been an attractive field for the hunter in search of large game.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading The customary methods of hunting in South Africa were, and still are, for the hunter to outfit in one of the principal towns along the coast or in the interior, equipping himself with wagons, oxen, and horses, and hiring the necessary number of people to accompany him in a journey up-country.
hunting-stories
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From this reading Along in the middle of the century it was the paradise of the sportsman, as the readers of hunting-stories of that time can well understand; as time has gone on the game has steadily diminished, and the hunter of to-day makes but a poor record in comparison with Cumming, Andersson, and other men of the early times.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the last fifty years or more South Africa has been an attractive field for the hunter in search of large game.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading The customary methods of hunting in South Africa were, and still are, for the hunter to outfit in one of the principal towns along the coast or in the interior, equipping himself with wagons, oxen, and horses, and hiring the necessary number of people to accompany him in a journey up-country.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But even at present South Africa is not without attractions for the hunter, though he can never hope for successes like those which have been mentioned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Along in the middle of the century it was the paradise of the sportsman, as the readers of hunting-stories of that time can well understand; as time has gone on the game has steadily diminished, and the hunter of to-day makes but a poor record in comparison with Cumming, Andersson, and other men of the early times.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The customary methods of hunting in South Africa were, and still are, for the hunter to outfit in one of the principal towns along the coast or in the interior, equipping himself with wagons, oxen, and horses, and hiring the necessary number of people to accompany him in a journey up-country.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For the last fifty years or more South Africa has been an attractive field for the hunter in search of large game.
immediately past
From this reading For the last fifty years or more South Africa has been an attractive field for the hunter in search of large game.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But even at present South Africa is not without attractions for the hunter, though he can never hope for successes like those which have been mentioned.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Along in the middle of the century it was the paradise of the sportsman, as the readers of hunting-stories of that time can well understand; as time has gone on the game has steadily diminished, and the hunter of to-day makes but a poor record in comparison with Cumming, Andersson, and other men of the early times.
the force of workers available
From this reading Along in the middle of the century it was the paradise of the sportsman, as the readers of hunting-stories of that time can well understand; as time has gone on the game has steadily diminished, and the hunter of to-day makes but a poor record in comparison with Cumming, Andersson, and other men of the early times.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading But even at present South Africa is not without attractions for the hunter, though he can never hope for successes like those which have been mentioned.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The customary methods of hunting in South Africa were, and still are, for the hunter to outfit in one of the principal towns along the coast or in the interior, equipping himself with wagons, oxen, and horses, and hiring the necessary number of people to accompany him in a journey up-country.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Along in the middle of the century it was the paradise of the sportsman, as the readers of hunting-stories of that time can well understand; as time has gone on the game has steadily diminished, and the hunter of to-day makes but a poor record in comparison with Cumming, Andersson, and other men of the early times.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For the last fifty years or more South Africa has been an attractive field for the hunter in search of large game.
absolutely essential
From this reading The customary methods of hunting in South Africa were, and still are, for the hunter to outfit in one of the principal towns along the coast or in the interior, equipping himself with wagons, oxen, and horses, and hiring the necessary number of people to accompany him in a journey up-country.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But even at present South Africa is not without attractions for the hunter, though he can never hope for successes like those which have been mentioned.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But even at present South Africa is not without attractions for the hunter, though he can never hope for successes like those which have been mentioned.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The customary methods of hunting in South Africa were, and still are, for the hunter to outfit in one of the principal towns along the coast or in the interior, equipping himself with wagons, oxen, and horses, and hiring the necessary number of people to accompany him in a journey up-country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE BOY TRAVELLERS," ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Along in the middle of the century it was the paradise of the sportsman, as the readers of hunting-stories of that time can well understand; as time has gone on the game has steadily diminished, and the hunter of to-day makes but a poor record in comparison with Cumming, Andersson, and other men of the early times.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The customary methods of hunting in South Africa were, and still are, for the hunter to outfit in one of the principal towns along the coast or in the interior, equipping himself with wagons, oxen, and horses, and hiring the necessary number of people to accompany him in a journey up-country.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For the last fifty years or more South Africa has been an attractive field for the hunter in search of large game.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Along in the middle of the century it was the paradise of the sportsman, as the readers of hunting-stories of that time can well understand; as time has gone on the game has steadily diminished, and the hunter of to-day makes but a poor record in comparison with Cumming, Andersson, and other men of the early times.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading The customary methods of hunting in South Africa were, and still are, for the hunter to outfit in one of the principal towns along the coast or in the interior, equipping himself with wagons, oxen, and horses, and hiring the necessary number of people to accompany him in a journey up-country.
oxennounUS /ˈɑːksən/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading The customary methods of hunting in South Africa were, and still are, for the hunter to outfit in one of the principal towns along the coast or in the interior, equipping himself with wagons, oxen, and horses, and hiring the necessary number of people to accompany him in a journey up-country.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Along in the middle of the century it was the paradise of the sportsman, as the readers of hunting-stories of that time can well understand; as time has gone on the game has steadily diminished, and the hunter of to-day makes but a poor record in comparison with Cumming, Andersson, and other men of the early times.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The customary methods of hunting in South Africa were, and still are, for the hunter to outfit in one of the principal towns along the coast or in the interior, equipping himself with wagons, oxen, and horses, and hiring the necessary number of people to accompany him in a journey up-country.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Along in the middle of the century it was the paradise of the sportsman, as the readers of hunting-stories of that time can well understand; as time has gone on the game has steadily diminished, and the hunter of to-day makes but a poor record in comparison with Cumming, Andersson, and other men of the early times.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But even at present South Africa is not without attractions for the hunter, though he can never hope for successes like those which have been mentioned.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The customary methods of hunting in South Africa were, and still are, for the hunter to outfit in one of the principal towns along the coast or in the interior, equipping himself with wagons, oxen, and horses, and hiring the necessary number of people to accompany him in a journey up-country.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Along in the middle of the century it was the paradise of the sportsman, as the readers of hunting-stories of that time can well understand; as time has gone on the game has steadily diminished, and the hunter of to-day makes but a poor record in comparison with Cumming, Andersson, and other men of the early times.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Along in the middle of the century it was the paradise of the sportsman, as the readers of hunting-stories of that time can well understand; as time has gone on the game has steadily diminished, and the hunter of to-day makes but a poor record in comparison with Cumming, Andersson, and other men of the early times.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading For the last fifty years or more South Africa has been an attractive field for the hunter in search of large game.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading For the last fifty years or more South Africa has been an attractive field for the hunter in search of large game.
sportsmannounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmən/
someone who engages in sports
From this reading Along in the middle of the century it was the paradise of the sportsman, as the readers of hunting-stories of that time can well understand; as time has gone on the game has steadily diminished, and the hunter of to-day makes but a poor record in comparison with Cumming, Andersson, and other men of the early times.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Along in the middle of the century it was the paradise of the sportsman, as the readers of hunting-stories of that time can well understand; as time has gone on the game has steadily diminished, and the hunter of to-day makes but a poor record in comparison with Cumming, Andersson, and other men of the early times.
not in physical motion
From this reading The customary methods of hunting in South Africa were, and still are, for the hunter to outfit in one of the principal towns along the coast or in the interior, equipping himself with wagons, oxen, and horses, and hiring the necessary number of people to accompany him in a journey up-country.
successesnounUS /səkˈsesəz/
plural of “success” — an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading But even at present South Africa is not without attractions for the hunter, though he can never hope for successes like those which have been mentioned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Along in the middle of the century it was the paradise of the sportsman, as the readers of hunting-stories of that time can well understand; as time has gone on the game has steadily diminished, and the hunter of to-day makes but a poor record in comparison with Cumming, Andersson, and other men of the early times.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE BOY TRAVELLERS," ETC.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But even at present South Africa is not without attractions for the hunter, though he can never hope for successes like those which have been mentioned.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But even at present South Africa is not without attractions for the hunter, though he can never hope for successes like those which have been mentioned.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Along in the middle of the century it was the paradise of the sportsman, as the readers of hunting-stories of that time can well understand; as time has gone on the game has steadily diminished, and the hunter of to-day makes but a poor record in comparison with Cumming, Andersson, and other men of the early times.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Along in the middle of the century it was the paradise of the sportsman, as the readers of hunting-stories of that time can well understand; as time has gone on the game has steadily diminished, and the hunter of to-day makes but a poor record in comparison with Cumming, Andersson, and other men of the early times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The customary methods of hunting in South Africa were, and still are, for the hunter to outfit in one of the principal towns along the coast or in the interior, equipping himself with wagons, oxen, and horses, and hiring the necessary number of people to accompany him in a journey up-country.
to-day
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From this reading Along in the middle of the century it was the paradise of the sportsman, as the readers of hunting-stories of that time can well understand; as time has gone on the game has steadily diminished, and the hunter of to-day makes but a poor record in comparison with Cumming, Andersson, and other men of the early times.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The customary methods of hunting in South Africa were, and still are, for the hunter to outfit in one of the principal towns along the coast or in the interior, equipping himself with wagons, oxen, and horses, and hiring the necessary number of people to accompany him in a journey up-country.
TRAVELLERSnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE BOY TRAVELLERS," ETC.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Along in the middle of the century it was the paradise of the sportsman, as the readers of hunting-stories of that time can well understand; as time has gone on the game has steadily diminished, and the hunter of to-day makes but a poor record in comparison with Cumming, Andersson, and other men of the early times.
up-countryadverb
to or in the interior of a country or region
From this reading The customary methods of hunting in South Africa were, and still are, for the hunter to outfit in one of the principal towns along the coast or in the interior, equipping himself with wagons, oxen, and horses, and hiring the necessary number of people to accompany him in a journey up-country.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading The customary methods of hunting in South Africa were, and still are, for the hunter to outfit in one of the principal towns along the coast or in the interior, equipping himself with wagons, oxen, and horses, and hiring the necessary number of people to accompany him in a journey up-country.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Along in the middle of the century it was the paradise of the sportsman, as the readers of hunting-stories of that time can well understand; as time has gone on the game has steadily diminished, and the hunter of to-day makes but a poor record in comparison with Cumming, Andersson, and other men of the early times.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Along in the middle of the century it was the paradise of the sportsman, as the readers of hunting-stories of that time can well understand; as time has gone on the game has steadily diminished, and the hunter of to-day makes but a poor record in comparison with Cumming, Andersson, and other men of the early times.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The customary methods of hunting in South Africa were, and still are, for the hunter to outfit in one of the principal towns along the coast or in the interior, equipping himself with wagons, oxen, and horses, and hiring the necessary number of people to accompany him in a journey up-country.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But even at present South Africa is not without attractions for the hunter, though he can never hope for successes like those which have been mentioned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Along in the middle of the century it was the paradise of the sportsman, as the readers of hunting-stories of that time can well understand; as time has gone on the game has steadily diminished, and the hunter of to-day makes but a poor record in comparison with Cumming, Andersson, and other men of the early times.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But even at present South Africa is not without attractions for the hunter, though he can never hope for successes like those which have been mentioned.
a late time of life
From this reading For the last fifty years or more South Africa has been an attractive field for the hunter in search of large game.
