Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading This is about the way it goes: Coming to the islands with a gun, a permit must first be secured before it may be landed.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading HUNTING IN THE MARQUESAS The French have never actually prohibited the carrying of arms in the Marquesas, as have the British in the Solomons; but the possession and use of guns has been so hedged about with restrictions as practically to accomplish the same purpose.

put in effect

From this reading HUNTING IN THE MARQUESAS The French have never actually prohibited the carrying of arms in the Marquesas, as have the British in the Solomons; but the possession and use of guns has been so hedged about with restrictions as practically to accomplish the same purpose.

in actual fact

From this reading HUNTING IN THE MARQUESAS The French have never actually prohibited the carrying of arms in the Marquesas, as have the British in the Solomons; but the possession and use of guns has been so hedged about with restrictions as practically to accomplish the same purpose.

anew

From this reading This allows you to take it to your domicile but not to take it out again.

third-person singular of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading This allows you to take it to your domicile but not to take it out again.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading HUNTING IN THE MARQUESAS The French have never actually prohibited the carrying of arms in the Marquesas, as have the British in the Solomons; but the possession and use of guns has been so hedged about with restrictions as practically to accomplish the same purpose.

at or in or to any place

From this reading If you desire to fire it anywhere else, a "Permit de Chasse" must be obtained.

third-person singular of “arm” — prepare oneself for a military confrontation

From this reading If you would carry it with you on the street, a "Port des Armes" is required, which allows you, however, to fire it only in your own backyard, and when that sanctum is enclosed with a metre-high stone wall.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading HUNTING IN THE MARQUESAS The French have never actually prohibited the carrying of arms in the Marquesas, as have the British in the Solomons; but the possession and use of guns has been so hedged about with restrictions as practically to accomplish the same purpose.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading HUNTING IN THE MARQUESAS The French have never actually prohibited the carrying of arms in the Marquesas, as have the British in the Solomons; but the possession and use of guns has been so hedged about with restrictions as practically to accomplish the same purpose.

the grounds in back of a house

From this reading If you would carry it with you on the street, a "Port des Armes" is required, which allows you, however, to fire it only in your own backyard, and when that sanctum is enclosed with a metre-high stone wall.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading This is about the way it goes: Coming to the islands with a gun, a permit must first be secured before it may be landed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading HUNTING IN THE MARQUESAS The French have never actually prohibited the carrying of arms in the Marquesas, as have the British in the Solomons; but the possession and use of guns has been so hedged about with restrictions as practically to accomplish the same purpose.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading This is about the way it goes: Coming to the islands with a gun, a permit must first be secured before it may be landed.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading HUNTING IN THE MARQUESAS The French have never actually prohibited the carrying of arms in the Marquesas, as have the British in the Solomons; but the possession and use of guns has been so hedged about with restrictions as practically to accomplish the same purpose.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading HUNTING IN THE MARQUESAS The French have never actually prohibited the carrying of arms in the Marquesas, as have the British in the Solomons; but the possession and use of guns has been so hedged about with restrictions as practically to accomplish the same purpose.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading If you would carry it with you on the street, a "Port des Armes" is required, which allows you, however, to fire it only in your own backyard, and when that sanctum is enclosed with a metre-high stone wall.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading HUNTING IN THE MARQUESAS The French have never actually prohibited the carrying of arms in the Marquesas, as have the British in the Solomons; but the possession and use of guns has been so hedged about with restrictions as practically to accomplish the same purpose.

(ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading

From this reading If you desire to fire it anywhere else, a "Permit de Chasse" must be obtained.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading This is about the way it goes: Coming to the islands with a gun, a permit must first be secured before it may be landed.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading If you desire to fire it anywhere else, a "Permit de Chasse" must be obtained.

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading If you would carry it with you on the street, a "Port des Armes" is required, which allows you, however, to fire it only in your own backyard, and when that sanctum is enclosed with a metre-high stone wall.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading If you desire to fire it anywhere else, a "Permit de Chasse" must be obtained.

(law) the residence where you have your permanent home or principal establishment and to where, whenever you are absent, you intend to return; every person is compelled to have one and only one domicile at a time

From this reading This allows you to take it to your domicile but not to take it out again.

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From this reading If you desire to fire it anywhere else, a "Permit de Chasse" must be obtained.

closed in or surrounded or included within

From this reading If you would carry it with you on the street, a "Port des Armes" is required, which allows you, however, to fire it only in your own backyard, and when that sanctum is enclosed with a metre-high stone wall.

start firing a weapon

From this reading If you would carry it with you on the street, a "Port des Armes" is required, which allows you, however, to fire it only in your own backyard, and when that sanctum is enclosed with a metre-high stone wall.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading This is about the way it goes: Coming to the islands with a gun, a permit must first be secured before it may be landed.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading HUNTING IN THE MARQUESAS The French have never actually prohibited the carrying of arms in the Marquesas, as have the British in the Solomons; but the possession and use of guns has been so hedged about with restrictions as practically to accomplish the same purpose.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading This is about the way it goes: Coming to the islands with a gun, a permit must first be secured before it may be landed.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading This is about the way it goes: Coming to the islands with a gun, a permit must first be secured before it may be landed.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading HUNTING IN THE MARQUESAS The French have never actually prohibited the carrying of arms in the Marquesas, as have the British in the Solomons; but the possession and use of guns has been so hedged about with restrictions as practically to accomplish the same purpose.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading HUNTING IN THE MARQUESAS The French have never actually prohibited the carrying of arms in the Marquesas, as have the British in the Solomons; but the possession and use of guns has been so hedged about with restrictions as practically to accomplish the same purpose.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading HUNTING IN THE MARQUESAS The French have never actually prohibited the carrying of arms in the Marquesas, as have the British in the Solomons; but the possession and use of guns has been so hedged about with restrictions as practically to accomplish the same purpose.

evasively worded in order to avoid an unqualified statement

From this reading HUNTING IN THE MARQUESAS The French have never actually prohibited the carrying of arms in the Marquesas, as have the British in the Solomons; but the possession and use of guns has been so hedged about with restrictions as practically to accomplish the same purpose.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading If you would carry it with you on the street, a "Port des Armes" is required, which allows you, however, to fire it only in your own backyard, and when that sanctum is enclosed with a metre-high stone wall.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading HUNTING IN THE MARQUESAS The French have never actually prohibited the carrying of arms in the Marquesas, as have the British in the Solomons; but the possession and use of guns has been so hedged about with restrictions as practically to accomplish the same purpose.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If you would carry it with you on the street, a "Port des Armes" is required, which allows you, however, to fire it only in your own backyard, and when that sanctum is enclosed with a metre-high stone wall.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading HUNTING IN THE MARQUESAS The French have never actually prohibited the carrying of arms in the Marquesas, as have the British in the Solomons; but the possession and use of guns has been so hedged about with restrictions as practically to accomplish the same purpose.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This is about the way it goes: Coming to the islands with a gun, a permit must first be secured before it may be landed.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading This is about the way it goes: Coming to the islands with a gun, a permit must first be secured before it may be landed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This is about the way it goes: Coming to the islands with a gun, a permit must first be secured before it may be landed.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading This is about the way it goes: Coming to the islands with a gun, a permit must first be secured before it may be landed.

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From this reading HUNTING IN THE MARQUESAS The French have never actually prohibited the carrying of arms in the Marquesas, as have the British in the Solomons; but the possession and use of guns has been so hedged about with restrictions as practically to accomplish the same purpose.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading This is about the way it goes: Coming to the islands with a gun, a permit must first be secured before it may be landed.

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From this reading If you would carry it with you on the street, a "Port des Armes" is required, which allows you, however, to fire it only in your own backyard, and when that sanctum is enclosed with a metre-high stone wall.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading This is about the way it goes: Coming to the islands with a gun, a permit must first be secured before it may be landed.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading HUNTING IN THE MARQUESAS The French have never actually prohibited the carrying of arms in the Marquesas, as have the British in the Solomons; but the possession and use of guns has been so hedged about with restrictions as practically to accomplish the same purpose.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This allows you to take it to your domicile but not to take it out again.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading If you desire to fire it anywhere else, a "Permit de Chasse" must be obtained.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HUNTING IN THE MARQUESAS The French have never actually prohibited the carrying of arms in the Marquesas, as have the British in the Solomons; but the possession and use of guns has been so hedged about with restrictions as practically to accomplish the same purpose.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If you would carry it with you on the street, a "Port des Armes" is required, which allows you, however, to fire it only in your own backyard, and when that sanctum is enclosed with a metre-high stone wall.

and nothing more

From this reading If you would carry it with you on the street, a "Port des Armes" is required, which allows you, however, to fire it only in your own backyard, and when that sanctum is enclosed with a metre-high stone wall.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading This allows you to take it to your domicile but not to take it out again.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading If you would carry it with you on the street, a "Port des Armes" is required, which allows you, however, to fire it only in your own backyard, and when that sanctum is enclosed with a metre-high stone wall.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading This is about the way it goes: Coming to the islands with a gun, a permit must first be secured before it may be landed.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading If you would carry it with you on the street, a "Port des Armes" is required, which allows you, however, to fire it only in your own backyard, and when that sanctum is enclosed with a metre-high stone wall.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading HUNTING IN THE MARQUESAS The French have never actually prohibited the carrying of arms in the Marquesas, as have the British in the Solomons; but the possession and use of guns has been so hedged about with restrictions as practically to accomplish the same purpose.

almost; nearly

From this reading HUNTING IN THE MARQUESAS The French have never actually prohibited the carrying of arms in the Marquesas, as have the British in the Solomons; but the possession and use of guns has been so hedged about with restrictions as practically to accomplish the same purpose.

excluded from use or mention

From this reading HUNTING IN THE MARQUESAS The French have never actually prohibited the carrying of arms in the Marquesas, as have the British in the Solomons; but the possession and use of guns has been so hedged about with restrictions as practically to accomplish the same purpose.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading HUNTING IN THE MARQUESAS The French have never actually prohibited the carrying of arms in the Marquesas, as have the British in the Solomons; but the possession and use of guns has been so hedged about with restrictions as practically to accomplish the same purpose.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading If you would carry it with you on the street, a "Port des Armes" is required, which allows you, however, to fire it only in your own backyard, and when that sanctum is enclosed with a metre-high stone wall.

plural of “restriction” — a principle that limits the extent of something

From this reading HUNTING IN THE MARQUESAS The French have never actually prohibited the carrying of arms in the Marquesas, as have the British in the Solomons; but the possession and use of guns has been so hedged about with restrictions as practically to accomplish the same purpose.

Identical; not different.

From this reading HUNTING IN THE MARQUESAS The French have never actually prohibited the carrying of arms in the Marquesas, as have the British in the Solomons; but the possession and use of guns has been so hedged about with restrictions as practically to accomplish the same purpose.

a place of inviolable privacy

From this reading If you would carry it with you on the street, a "Port des Armes" is required, which allows you, however, to fire it only in your own backyard, and when that sanctum is enclosed with a metre-high stone wall.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading This is about the way it goes: Coming to the islands with a gun, a permit must first be secured before it may be landed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading HUNTING IN THE MARQUESAS The French have never actually prohibited the carrying of arms in the Marquesas, as have the British in the Solomons; but the possession and use of guns has been so hedged about with restrictions as practically to accomplish the same purpose.

the northernmost islands are part of Papua New Guinea; the remainder form an independent state within the British Commonwealth

From this reading HUNTING IN THE MARQUESAS The French have never actually prohibited the carrying of arms in the Marquesas, as have the British in the Solomons; but the possession and use of guns has been so hedged about with restrictions as practically to accomplish the same purpose.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading If you would carry it with you on the street, a "Port des Armes" is required, which allows you, however, to fire it only in your own backyard, and when that sanctum is enclosed with a metre-high stone wall.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading If you would carry it with you on the street, a "Port des Armes" is required, which allows you, however, to fire it only in your own backyard, and when that sanctum is enclosed with a metre-high stone wall.

carry out

From this reading This allows you to take it to your domicile but not to take it out again.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If you would carry it with you on the street, a "Port des Armes" is required, which allows you, however, to fire it only in your own backyard, and when that sanctum is enclosed with a metre-high stone wall.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading HUNTING IN THE MARQUESAS The French have never actually prohibited the carrying of arms in the Marquesas, as have the British in the Solomons; but the possession and use of guns has been so hedged about with restrictions as practically to accomplish the same purpose.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This is about the way it goes: Coming to the islands with a gun, a permit must first be secured before it may be landed.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading HUNTING IN THE MARQUESAS The French have never actually prohibited the carrying of arms in the Marquesas, as have the British in the Solomons; but the possession and use of guns has been so hedged about with restrictions as practically to accomplish the same purpose.

the act of using

From this reading HUNTING IN THE MARQUESAS The French have never actually prohibited the carrying of arms in the Marquesas, as have the British in the Solomons; but the possession and use of guns has been so hedged about with restrictions as practically to accomplish the same purpose.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading If you would carry it with you on the street, a "Port des Armes" is required, which allows you, however, to fire it only in your own backyard, and when that sanctum is enclosed with a metre-high stone wall.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading This is about the way it goes: Coming to the islands with a gun, a permit must first be secured before it may be landed.

at the time that

From this reading If you would carry it with you on the street, a "Port des Armes" is required, which allows you, however, to fire it only in your own backyard, and when that sanctum is enclosed with a metre-high stone wall.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading If you would carry it with you on the street, a "Port des Armes" is required, which allows you, however, to fire it only in your own backyard, and when that sanctum is enclosed with a metre-high stone wall.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HUNTING IN THE MARQUESAS The French have never actually prohibited the carrying of arms in the Marquesas, as have the British in the Solomons; but the possession and use of guns has been so hedged about with restrictions as practically to accomplish the same purpose.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If you would carry it with you on the street, a "Port des Armes" is required, which allows you, however, to fire it only in your own backyard, and when that sanctum is enclosed with a metre-high stone wall.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading This allows you to take it to your domicile but not to take it out again.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading This allows you to take it to your domicile but not to take it out again.