used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Many a quail, partridge, sage hen, or grouse has flown from the heather into our bag transfixed by a feathered shaft.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading Some amusing incidents have occurred in bird shooting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our hunting of squirrel and rabbits was merely preparatory to the taking of larger game; but even on our more pretentious expeditions, we fill the vacant hours with lesser shooting and fill the camp kettle with sweet tidbits.
arrowsnounUS /ˈæroʊz/
plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading But we cannot compete with the experiences of Maurice Thompson who, shooting ninety-eight arrows, landed sixteen ducks on the wing.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Many a quail, partridge, sage hen, or grouse has flown from the heather into our bag transfixed by a feathered shaft.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Some amusing incidents have occurred in bird shooting.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both Compton and Young have shot ducks and geese, some on the wing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Our hunting of squirrel and rabbits was merely preparatory to the taking of larger game; but even on our more pretentious expeditions, we fill the vacant hours with lesser shooting and fill the camp kettle with sweet tidbits.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Many a quail, partridge, sage hen, or grouse has flown from the heather into our bag transfixed by a feathered shaft.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Our hunting of squirrel and rabbits was merely preparatory to the taking of larger game; but even on our more pretentious expeditions, we fill the vacant hours with lesser shooting and fill the camp kettle with sweet tidbits.
cannot
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From this reading But we cannot compete with the experiences of Maurice Thompson who, shooting ninety-eight arrows, landed sixteen ducks on the wing.
competeverbUS /kəmˈpiːt/
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading But we cannot compete with the experiences of Maurice Thompson who, shooting ninety-eight arrows, landed sixteen ducks on the wing.
ComptonnounUS /ˈkɑːmptən/
United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy
From this reading Both Compton and Young have shot ducks and geese, some on the wing.
ducksnounUS /dʌks/
plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
From this reading Both Compton and Young have shot ducks and geese, some on the wing.
divisible by two
From this reading Our hunting of squirrel and rabbits was merely preparatory to the taking of larger game; but even on our more pretentious expeditions, we fill the vacant hours with lesser shooting and fill the camp kettle with sweet tidbits.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Our hunting of squirrel and rabbits was merely preparatory to the taking of larger game; but even on our more pretentious expeditions, we fill the vacant hours with lesser shooting and fill the camp kettle with sweet tidbits.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading But we cannot compete with the experiences of Maurice Thompson who, shooting ninety-eight arrows, landed sixteen ducks on the wing.
featheredadjectiveUS /ˈfeðərd/
adorned with feathers or plumes
From this reading Many a quail, partridge, sage hen, or grouse has flown from the heather into our bag transfixed by a feathered shaft.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Our hunting of squirrel and rabbits was merely preparatory to the taking of larger game; but even on our more pretentious expeditions, we fill the vacant hours with lesser shooting and fill the camp kettle with sweet tidbits.
flownverbUS /floʊn/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Many a quail, partridge, sage hen, or grouse has flown from the heather into our bag transfixed by a feathered shaft.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Many a quail, partridge, sage hen, or grouse has flown from the heather into our bag transfixed by a feathered shaft.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Our hunting of squirrel and rabbits was merely preparatory to the taking of larger game; but even on our more pretentious expeditions, we fill the vacant hours with lesser shooting and fill the camp kettle with sweet tidbits.
geesenounUS /ɡiːs/
plural of “goose” — web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading Both Compton and Young have shot ducks and geese, some on the wing.
grousenounUS /ɡraʊs/
flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil
From this reading Many a quail, partridge, sage hen, or grouse has flown from the heather into our bag transfixed by a feathered shaft.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Many a quail, partridge, sage hen, or grouse has flown from the heather into our bag transfixed by a feathered shaft.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Both Compton and Young have shot ducks and geese, some on the wing.
heathernounUS /ˈheðər/
common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere
From this reading Many a quail, partridge, sage hen, or grouse has flown from the heather into our bag transfixed by a feathered shaft.
hennounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading Many a quail, partridge, sage hen, or grouse has flown from the heather into our bag transfixed by a feathered shaft.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Our hunting of squirrel and rabbits was merely preparatory to the taking of larger game; but even on our more pretentious expeditions, we fill the vacant hours with lesser shooting and fill the camp kettle with sweet tidbits.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Our hunting of squirrel and rabbits was merely preparatory to the taking of larger game; but even on our more pretentious expeditions, we fill the vacant hours with lesser shooting and fill the camp kettle with sweet tidbits.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some amusing incidents have occurred in bird shooting.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading Some amusing incidents have occurred in bird shooting.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Many a quail, partridge, sage hen, or grouse has flown from the heather into our bag transfixed by a feathered shaft.
kettlenounUS /ˈketəl/
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading Our hunting of squirrel and rabbits was merely preparatory to the taking of larger game; but even on our more pretentious expeditions, we fill the vacant hours with lesser shooting and fill the camp kettle with sweet tidbits.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading But we cannot compete with the experiences of Maurice Thompson who, shooting ninety-eight arrows, landed sixteen ducks on the wing.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Our hunting of squirrel and rabbits was merely preparatory to the taking of larger game; but even on our more pretentious expeditions, we fill the vacant hours with lesser shooting and fill the camp kettle with sweet tidbits.
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading Our hunting of squirrel and rabbits was merely preparatory to the taking of larger game; but even on our more pretentious expeditions, we fill the vacant hours with lesser shooting and fill the camp kettle with sweet tidbits.
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 Many a quail, partridge, sage hen, or grouse has flown from the heather into our bag transfixed by a feathered shaft.
Maurice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But we cannot compete with the experiences of Maurice Thompson who, shooting ninety-eight arrows, landed sixteen ducks on the wing.
and nothing more
From this reading Our hunting of squirrel and rabbits was merely preparatory to the taking of larger game; but even on our more pretentious expeditions, we fill the vacant hours with lesser shooting and fill the camp kettle with sweet tidbits.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Our hunting of squirrel and rabbits was merely preparatory to the taking of larger game; but even on our more pretentious expeditions, we fill the vacant hours with lesser shooting and fill the camp kettle with sweet tidbits.
ninety-eightadjective
being eight more than ninety
From this reading But we cannot compete with the experiences of Maurice Thompson who, shooting ninety-eight arrows, landed sixteen ducks on the wing.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Some amusing incidents have occurred in bird shooting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our hunting of squirrel and rabbits was merely preparatory to the taking of larger game; but even on our more pretentious expeditions, we fill the vacant hours with lesser shooting and fill the camp kettle with sweet tidbits.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Our hunting of squirrel and rabbits was merely preparatory to the taking of larger game; but even on our more pretentious expeditions, we fill the vacant hours with lesser shooting and fill the camp kettle with sweet tidbits.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Many a quail, partridge, sage hen, or grouse has flown from the heather into our bag transfixed by a feathered shaft.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our hunting of squirrel and rabbits was merely preparatory to the taking of larger game; but even on our more pretentious expeditions, we fill the vacant hours with lesser shooting and fill the camp kettle with sweet tidbits.
partridgenounUS /ˈpɑːrtrədʒ/
flesh of either quail or grouse
From this reading Many a quail, partridge, sage hen, or grouse has flown from the heather into our bag transfixed by a feathered shaft.
preparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/
preceding and preparing for something
From this reading Our hunting of squirrel and rabbits was merely preparatory to the taking of larger game; but even on our more pretentious expeditions, we fill the vacant hours with lesser shooting and fill the camp kettle with sweet tidbits.
pretentiousadjectiveUS /priˈtenʃəs/
making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction
From this reading Our hunting of squirrel and rabbits was merely preparatory to the taking of larger game; but even on our more pretentious expeditions, we fill the vacant hours with lesser shooting and fill the camp kettle with sweet tidbits.
quailverbUS /kweɪl/
draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading Many a quail, partridge, sage hen, or grouse has flown from the heather into our bag transfixed by a feathered shaft.
rabbitsnounUS /ˈræbəts/
plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading Our hunting of squirrel and rabbits was merely preparatory to the taking of larger game; but even on our more pretentious expeditions, we fill the vacant hours with lesser shooting and fill the camp kettle with sweet tidbits.
sagenounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading Many a quail, partridge, sage hen, or grouse has flown from the heather into our bag transfixed by a feathered shaft.
shaftnounUS /ʃæft/
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading Many a quail, partridge, sage hen, or grouse has flown from the heather into our bag transfixed by a feathered shaft.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Our hunting of squirrel and rabbits was merely preparatory to the taking of larger game; but even on our more pretentious expeditions, we fill the vacant hours with lesser shooting and fill the camp kettle with sweet tidbits.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Both Compton and Young have shot ducks and geese, some on the wing.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading But we cannot compete with the experiences of Maurice Thompson who, shooting ninety-eight arrows, landed sixteen ducks on the wing.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Both Compton and Young have shot ducks and geese, some on the wing.
squirrelnounUS /ˈskwɜːrəl/
a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail
From this reading Our hunting of squirrel and rabbits was merely preparatory to the taking of larger game; but even on our more pretentious expeditions, we fill the vacant hours with lesser shooting and fill the camp kettle with sweet tidbits.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Our hunting of squirrel and rabbits was merely preparatory to the taking of larger game; but even on our more pretentious expeditions, we fill the vacant hours with lesser shooting and fill the camp kettle with sweet tidbits.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Our hunting of squirrel and rabbits was merely preparatory to the taking of larger game; but even on our more pretentious expeditions, we fill the vacant hours with lesser shooting and fill the camp kettle with sweet tidbits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Our hunting of squirrel and rabbits was merely preparatory to the taking of larger game; but even on our more pretentious expeditions, we fill the vacant hours with lesser shooting and fill the camp kettle with sweet tidbits.
ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading But we cannot compete with the experiences of Maurice Thompson who, shooting ninety-eight arrows, landed sixteen ducks on the wing.
tidbitsnounUS /ˈtɪdbɪts/
plural of “tidbit” — a small tasty bit of food
From this reading Our hunting of squirrel and rabbits was merely preparatory to the taking of larger game; but even on our more pretentious expeditions, we fill the vacant hours with lesser shooting and fill the camp kettle with sweet tidbits.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our hunting of squirrel and rabbits was merely preparatory to the taking of larger game; but even on our more pretentious expeditions, we fill the vacant hours with lesser shooting and fill the camp kettle with sweet tidbits.
transfixedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɪkst/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading Many a quail, partridge, sage hen, or grouse has flown from the heather into our bag transfixed by a feathered shaft.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading Our hunting of squirrel and rabbits was merely preparatory to the taking of larger game; but even on our more pretentious expeditions, we fill the vacant hours with lesser shooting and fill the camp kettle with sweet tidbits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our hunting of squirrel and rabbits was merely preparatory to the taking of larger game; but even on our more pretentious expeditions, we fill the vacant hours with lesser shooting and fill the camp kettle with sweet tidbits.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Our hunting of squirrel and rabbits was merely preparatory to the taking of larger game; but even on our more pretentious expeditions, we fill the vacant hours with lesser shooting and fill the camp kettle with sweet tidbits.
which person or people
From this reading But we cannot compete with the experiences of Maurice Thompson who, shooting ninety-eight arrows, landed sixteen ducks on the wing.
wingnounUS /wɪŋ/
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading Both Compton and Young have shot ducks and geese, some on the wing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Our hunting of squirrel and rabbits was merely preparatory to the taking of larger game; but even on our more pretentious expeditions, we fill the vacant hours with lesser shooting and fill the camp kettle with sweet tidbits.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Both Compton and Young have shot ducks and geese, some on the wing.
