used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fred Munson felt that he had been extremely fortunate, not only in securing a good, substantial supper, but in getting a rifle.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading In that country, and especially among those mountains, was quite an abundance of game, and he had learned how to aim a gun too well to prevent his throwing any shots away.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading By this time the night was well advanced, and he concluded that the wisest thing he could do was to hunt up some place where he could sleep until morning.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading With it he could guard against danger and starvation.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading In that country, and especially among those mountains, was quite an abundance of game, and he had learned how to aim a gun too well to prevent his throwing any shots away.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading In that country, and especially among those mountains, was quite an abundance of game, and he had learned how to aim a gun too well to prevent his throwing any shots away.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In that country, and especially among those mountains, was quite an abundance of game, and he had learned how to aim a gun too well to prevent his throwing any shots away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With it he could guard against danger and starvation.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In that country, and especially among those mountains, was quite an abundance of game, and he had learned how to aim a gun too well to prevent his throwing any shots away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In that country, and especially among those mountains, was quite an abundance of game, and he had learned how to aim a gun too well to prevent his throwing any shots away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This did not seem to be difficult in a country so cut up and broken by rocks, and he moved away from the camp-fire with a sense of deep gratitude for the extraordinary good fortune that had followed him from the time Lone Wolf had withdrawn him from the main party.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Fred Munson felt that he had been extremely fortunate, not only in securing a good, substantial supper, but in getting a rifle.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading This did not seem to be difficult in a country so cut up and broken by rocks, and he moved away from the camp-fire with a sense of deep gratitude for the extraordinary good fortune that had followed him from the time Lone Wolf had withdrawn him from the main party.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fred Munson felt that he had been extremely fortunate, not only in securing a good, substantial supper, but in getting a rifle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this time the night was well advanced, and he concluded that the wisest thing he could do was to hunt up some place where he could sleep until morning.
camp-fire
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From this reading This did not seem to be difficult in a country so cut up and broken by rocks, and he moved away from the camp-fire with a sense of deep gratitude for the extraordinary good fortune that had followed him from the time Lone Wolf had withdrawn him from the main party.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading By this time the night was well advanced, and he concluded that the wisest thing he could do was to hunt up some place where he could sleep until morning.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With it he could guard against danger and starvation.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In that country, and especially among those mountains, was quite an abundance of game, and he had learned how to aim a gun too well to prevent his throwing any shots away.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading This did not seem to be difficult in a country so cut up and broken by rocks, and he moved away from the camp-fire with a sense of deep gratitude for the extraordinary good fortune that had followed him from the time Lone Wolf had withdrawn him from the main party.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading With it he could guard against danger and starvation.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading This did not seem to be difficult in a country so cut up and broken by rocks, and he moved away from the camp-fire with a sense of deep gratitude for the extraordinary good fortune that had followed him from the time Lone Wolf had withdrawn him from the main party.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This did not seem to be difficult in a country so cut up and broken by rocks, and he moved away from the camp-fire with a sense of deep gratitude for the extraordinary good fortune that had followed him from the time Lone Wolf had withdrawn him from the main party.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading This did not seem to be difficult in a country so cut up and broken by rocks, and he moved away from the camp-fire with a sense of deep gratitude for the extraordinary good fortune that had followed him from the time Lone Wolf had withdrawn him from the main party.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading By this time the night was well advanced, and he concluded that the wisest thing he could do was to hunt up some place where he could sleep until morning.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading In that country, and especially among those mountains, was quite an abundance of game, and he had learned how to aim a gun too well to prevent his throwing any shots away.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading This did not seem to be difficult in a country so cut up and broken by rocks, and he moved away from the camp-fire with a sense of deep gratitude for the extraordinary good fortune that had followed him from the time Lone Wolf had withdrawn him from the main party.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Fred Munson felt that he had been extremely fortunate, not only in securing a good, substantial supper, but in getting a rifle.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Fred Munson felt that he had been extremely fortunate, not only in securing a good, substantial supper, but in getting a rifle.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading This did not seem to be difficult in a country so cut up and broken by rocks, and he moved away from the camp-fire with a sense of deep gratitude for the extraordinary good fortune that had followed him from the time Lone Wolf had withdrawn him from the main party.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This did not seem to be difficult in a country so cut up and broken by rocks, and he moved away from the camp-fire with a sense of deep gratitude for the extraordinary good fortune that had followed him from the time Lone Wolf had withdrawn him from the main party.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Fred Munson felt that he had been extremely fortunate, not only in securing a good, substantial supper, but in getting a rifle.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading This did not seem to be difficult in a country so cut up and broken by rocks, and he moved away from the camp-fire with a sense of deep gratitude for the extraordinary good fortune that had followed him from the time Lone Wolf had withdrawn him from the main party.
Fred
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From this reading Fred Munson felt that he had been extremely fortunate, not only in securing a good, substantial supper, but in getting a rifle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This did not seem to be difficult in a country so cut up and broken by rocks, and he moved away from the camp-fire with a sense of deep gratitude for the extraordinary good fortune that had followed him from the time Lone Wolf had withdrawn him from the main party.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading In that country, and especially among those mountains, was quite an abundance of game, and he had learned how to aim a gun too well to prevent his throwing any shots away.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Fred Munson felt that he had been extremely fortunate, not only in securing a good, substantial supper, but in getting a rifle.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Fred Munson felt that he had been extremely fortunate, not only in securing a good, substantial supper, but in getting a rifle.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading This did not seem to be difficult in a country so cut up and broken by rocks, and he moved away from the camp-fire with a sense of deep gratitude for the extraordinary good fortune that had followed him from the time Lone Wolf had withdrawn him from the main party.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading With it he could guard against danger and starvation.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading In that country, and especially among those mountains, was quite an abundance of game, and he had learned how to aim a gun too well to prevent his throwing any shots away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fred Munson felt that he had been extremely fortunate, not only in securing a good, substantial supper, but in getting a rifle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fred Munson felt that he had been extremely fortunate, not only in securing a good, substantial supper, but in getting a rifle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This did not seem to be difficult in a country so cut up and broken by rocks, and he moved away from the camp-fire with a sense of deep gratitude for the extraordinary good fortune that had followed him from the time Lone Wolf had withdrawn him from the main party.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In that country, and especially among those mountains, was quite an abundance of game, and he had learned how to aim a gun too well to prevent his throwing any shots away.
how
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From this reading In that country, and especially among those mountains, was quite an abundance of game, and he had learned how to aim a gun too well to prevent his throwing any shots away.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading By this time the night was well advanced, and he concluded that the wisest thing he could do was to hunt up some place where he could sleep until morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fred Munson felt that he had been extremely fortunate, not only in securing a good, substantial supper, but in getting a rifle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With it he could guard against danger and starvation.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading In that country, and especially among those mountains, was quite an abundance of game, and he had learned how to aim a gun too well to prevent his throwing any shots away.
LoneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading This did not seem to be difficult in a country so cut up and broken by rocks, and he moved away from the camp-fire with a sense of deep gratitude for the extraordinary good fortune that had followed him from the time Lone Wolf had withdrawn him from the main party.
most important element
From this reading This did not seem to be difficult in a country so cut up and broken by rocks, and he moved away from the camp-fire with a sense of deep gratitude for the extraordinary good fortune that had followed him from the time Lone Wolf had withdrawn him from the main party.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading By this time the night was well advanced, and he concluded that the wisest thing he could do was to hunt up some place where he could sleep until morning.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading In that country, and especially among those mountains, was quite an abundance of game, and he had learned how to aim a gun too well to prevent his throwing any shots away.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading This did not seem to be difficult in a country so cut up and broken by rocks, and he moved away from the camp-fire with a sense of deep gratitude for the extraordinary good fortune that had followed him from the time Lone Wolf had withdrawn him from the main party.
Munson
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From this reading Fred Munson felt that he had been extremely fortunate, not only in securing a good, substantial supper, but in getting a rifle.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading By this time the night was well advanced, and he concluded that the wisest thing he could do was to hunt up some place where he could sleep until morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fred Munson felt that he had been extremely fortunate, not only in securing a good, substantial supper, but in getting a rifle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In that country, and especially among those mountains, was quite an abundance of game, and he had learned how to aim a gun too well to prevent his throwing any shots away.
and nothing more
From this reading Fred Munson felt that he had been extremely fortunate, not only in securing a good, substantial supper, but in getting a rifle.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading This did not seem to be difficult in a country so cut up and broken by rocks, and he moved away from the camp-fire with a sense of deep gratitude for the extraordinary good fortune that had followed him from the time Lone Wolf had withdrawn him from the main party.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading By this time the night was well advanced, and he concluded that the wisest thing he could do was to hunt up some place where he could sleep until morning.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading In that country, and especially among those mountains, was quite an abundance of game, and he had learned how to aim a gun too well to prevent his throwing any shots away.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading In that country, and especially among those mountains, was quite an abundance of game, and he had learned how to aim a gun too well to prevent his throwing any shots away.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Fred Munson felt that he had been extremely fortunate, not only in securing a good, substantial supper, but in getting a rifle.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading This did not seem to be difficult in a country so cut up and broken by rocks, and he moved away from the camp-fire with a sense of deep gratitude for the extraordinary good fortune that had followed him from the time Lone Wolf had withdrawn him from the main party.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Fred Munson felt that he had been extremely fortunate, not only in securing a good, substantial supper, but in getting a rifle.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This did not seem to be difficult in a country so cut up and broken by rocks, and he moved away from the camp-fire with a sense of deep gratitude for the extraordinary good fortune that had followed him from the time Lone Wolf had withdrawn him from the main party.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading This did not seem to be difficult in a country so cut up and broken by rocks, and he moved away from the camp-fire with a sense of deep gratitude for the extraordinary good fortune that had followed him from the time Lone Wolf had withdrawn him from the main party.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading In that country, and especially among those mountains, was quite an abundance of game, and he had learned how to aim a gun too well to prevent his throwing any shots away.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading By this time the night was well advanced, and he concluded that the wisest thing he could do was to hunt up some place where he could sleep until morning.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This did not seem to be difficult in a country so cut up and broken by rocks, and he moved away from the camp-fire with a sense of deep gratitude for the extraordinary good fortune that had followed him from the time Lone Wolf had withdrawn him from the main party.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading By this time the night was well advanced, and he concluded that the wisest thing he could do was to hunt up some place where he could sleep until morning.
starvationnounUS /stɑːrˈveɪʃən/
a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
From this reading With it he could guard against danger and starvation.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading Fred Munson felt that he had been extremely fortunate, not only in securing a good, substantial supper, but in getting a rifle.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Fred Munson felt that he had been extremely fortunate, not only in securing a good, substantial supper, but in getting a rifle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fred Munson felt that he had been extremely fortunate, not only in securing a good, substantial supper, but in getting a rifle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By this time the night was well advanced, and he concluded that the wisest thing he could do was to hunt up some place where he could sleep until morning.
a special situation
From this reading By this time the night was well advanced, and he concluded that the wisest thing he could do was to hunt up some place where he could sleep until morning.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time the night was well advanced, and he concluded that the wisest thing he could do was to hunt up some place where he could sleep until morning.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In that country, and especially among those mountains, was quite an abundance of game, and he had learned how to aim a gun too well to prevent his throwing any shots away.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading In that country, and especially among those mountains, was quite an abundance of game, and he had learned how to aim a gun too well to prevent his throwing any shots away.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this time the night was well advanced, and he concluded that the wisest thing he could do was to hunt up some place where he could sleep until morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In that country, and especially among those mountains, was quite an abundance of game, and he had learned how to aim a gun too well to prevent his throwing any shots away.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In that country, and especially among those mountains, was quite an abundance of game, and he had learned how to aim a gun too well to prevent his throwing any shots away.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading By this time the night was well advanced, and he concluded that the wisest thing he could do was to hunt up some place where he could sleep until morning.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading By this time the night was well advanced, and he concluded that the wisest thing he could do was to hunt up some place where he could sleep until morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In that country, and especially among those mountains, was quite an abundance of game, and he had learned how to aim a gun too well to prevent his throwing any shots away.
(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 In that country, and especially among those mountains, was quite an abundance of game, and he had learned how to aim a gun too well to prevent his throwing any shots away.
in or at the place that
From this reading By this time the night was well advanced, and he concluded that the wisest thing he could do was to hunt up some place where he could sleep until morning.
wisestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzəst/
superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading By this time the night was well advanced, and he concluded that the wisest thing he could do was to hunt up some place where he could sleep until morning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With it he could guard against danger and starvation.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading This did not seem to be difficult in a country so cut up and broken by rocks, and he moved away from the camp-fire with a sense of deep gratitude for the extraordinary good fortune that had followed him from the time Lone Wolf had withdrawn him from the main party.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading This did not seem to be difficult in a country so cut up and broken by rocks, and he moved away from the camp-fire with a sense of deep gratitude for the extraordinary good fortune that had followed him from the time Lone Wolf had withdrawn him from the main party.
