used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By quiet watchfulness, keenness of sight and hearing, you may obtain a certain amount of knowledge of their ways, but when you add real sympathy and kindly feeling you gain their confidence and friendship.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading By quiet watchfulness, keenness of sight and hearing, you may obtain a certain amount of knowledge of their ways, but when you add real sympathy and kindly feeling you gain their confidence and friendship.
in addition
From this reading Also one must learn to be fearless.
a quantity of money
From this reading By quiet watchfulness, keenness of sight and hearing, you may obtain a certain amount of knowledge of their ways, but when you add real sympathy and kindly feeling you gain their confidence and friendship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Stalking Animals and Birds= There is but one way to make friends with the folk of the wild, and that is by gentleness, kindness, and quietness.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Stalking Animals and Birds= There is but one way to make friends with the folk of the wild, and that is by gentleness, kindness, and quietness.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is said that while animals may not understand our language they do understand, or feel, our attitude toward them; and if it is that of fear or dislike we stand little chance of really knowing them, to say nothing of establishing any kind of friendly relations with them.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading It is said that while animals may not understand our language they do understand, or feel, our attitude toward them; and if it is that of fear or dislike we stand little chance of really knowing them, to say nothing of establishing any kind of friendly relations with them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Also one must learn to be fearless.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Stalking Animals and Birds= There is but one way to make friends with the folk of the wild, and that is by gentleness, kindness, and quietness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Stalking Animals and Birds= There is but one way to make friends with the folk of the wild, and that is by gentleness, kindness, and quietness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Stalking Animals and Birds= There is but one way to make friends with the folk of the wild, and that is by gentleness, kindness, and quietness.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading By quiet watchfulness, keenness of sight and hearing, you may obtain a certain amount of knowledge of their ways, but when you add real sympathy and kindly feeling you gain their confidence and friendship.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It is said that while animals may not understand our language they do understand, or feel, our attitude toward them; and if it is that of fear or dislike we stand little chance of really knowing them, to say nothing of establishing any kind of friendly relations with them.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading By quiet watchfulness, keenness of sight and hearing, you may obtain a certain amount of knowledge of their ways, but when you add real sympathy and kindly feeling you gain their confidence and friendship.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading It is said that while animals may not understand our language they do understand, or feel, our attitude toward them; and if it is that of fear or dislike we stand little chance of really knowing them, to say nothing of establishing any kind of friendly relations with them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It is said that while animals may not understand our language they do understand, or feel, our attitude toward them; and if it is that of fear or dislike we stand little chance of really knowing them, to say nothing of establishing any kind of friendly relations with them.
establishingverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “establish” — set up or found
From this reading It is said that while animals may not understand our language they do understand, or feel, our attitude toward them; and if it is that of fear or dislike we stand little chance of really knowing them, to say nothing of establishing any kind of friendly relations with them.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It is said that while animals may not understand our language they do understand, or feel, our attitude toward them; and if it is that of fear or dislike we stand little chance of really knowing them, to say nothing of establishing any kind of friendly relations with them.
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading Also one must learn to be fearless.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It is said that while animals may not understand our language they do understand, or feel, our attitude toward them; and if it is that of fear or dislike we stand little chance of really knowing them, to say nothing of establishing any kind of friendly relations with them.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading By quiet watchfulness, keenness of sight and hearing, you may obtain a certain amount of knowledge of their ways, but when you add real sympathy and kindly feeling you gain their confidence and friendship.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading MAKING FRIENDS WITH THE OUTDOOR FOLK =In the Woods, the Fields, on the Shore.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading MAKING FRIENDS WITH THE OUTDOOR FOLK =In the Woods, the Fields, on the Shore.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading It is said that while animals may not understand our language they do understand, or feel, our attitude toward them; and if it is that of fear or dislike we stand little chance of really knowing them, to say nothing of establishing any kind of friendly relations with them.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading MAKING FRIENDS WITH THE OUTDOOR FOLK =In the Woods, the Fields, on the Shore.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading By quiet watchfulness, keenness of sight and hearing, you may obtain a certain amount of knowledge of their ways, but when you add real sympathy and kindly feeling you gain their confidence and friendship.
obtain
From this reading By quiet watchfulness, keenness of sight and hearing, you may obtain a certain amount of knowledge of their ways, but when you add real sympathy and kindly feeling you gain their confidence and friendship.
gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading Stalking Animals and Birds= There is but one way to make friends with the folk of the wild, and that is by gentleness, kindness, and quietness.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading By quiet watchfulness, keenness of sight and hearing, you may obtain a certain amount of knowledge of their ways, but when you add real sympathy and kindly feeling you gain their confidence and friendship.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is said that while animals may not understand our language they do understand, or feel, our attitude toward them; and if it is that of fear or dislike we stand little chance of really knowing them, to say nothing of establishing any kind of friendly relations with them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MAKING FRIENDS WITH THE OUTDOOR FOLK =In the Woods, the Fields, on the Shore.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Stalking Animals and Birds= There is but one way to make friends with the folk of the wild, and that is by gentleness, kindness, and quietness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is said that while animals may not understand our language they do understand, or feel, our attitude toward them; and if it is that of fear or dislike we stand little chance of really knowing them, to say nothing of establishing any kind of friendly relations with them.
keennessnoun
a quick and penetrating intelligence
From this reading By quiet watchfulness, keenness of sight and hearing, you may obtain a certain amount of knowledge of their ways, but when you add real sympathy and kindly feeling you gain their confidence and friendship.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It is said that while animals may not understand our language they do understand, or feel, our attitude toward them; and if it is that of fear or dislike we stand little chance of really knowing them, to say nothing of establishing any kind of friendly relations with them.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading By quiet watchfulness, keenness of sight and hearing, you may obtain a certain amount of knowledge of their ways, but when you add real sympathy and kindly feeling you gain their confidence and friendship.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Stalking Animals and Birds= There is but one way to make friends with the folk of the wild, and that is by gentleness, kindness, and quietness.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading It is said that while animals may not understand our language they do understand, or feel, our attitude toward them; and if it is that of fear or dislike we stand little chance of really knowing them, to say nothing of establishing any kind of friendly relations with them.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading By quiet watchfulness, keenness of sight and hearing, you may obtain a certain amount of knowledge of their ways, but when you add real sympathy and kindly feeling you gain their confidence and friendship.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading It is said that while animals may not understand our language they do understand, or feel, our attitude toward them; and if it is that of fear or dislike we stand little chance of really knowing them, to say nothing of establishing any kind of friendly relations with them.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Also one must learn to be fearless.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is said that while animals may not understand our language they do understand, or feel, our attitude toward them; and if it is that of fear or dislike we stand little chance of really knowing them, to say nothing of establishing any kind of friendly relations with them.
engage in
From this reading Stalking Animals and Birds= There is but one way to make friends with the folk of the wild, and that is by gentleness, kindness, and quietness.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading MAKING FRIENDS WITH THE OUTDOOR FOLK =In the Woods, the Fields, on the Shore.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is said that while animals may not understand our language they do understand, or feel, our attitude toward them; and if it is that of fear or dislike we stand little chance of really knowing them, to say nothing of establishing any kind of friendly relations with them.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Also one must learn to be fearless.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is said that while animals may not understand our language they do understand, or feel, our attitude toward them; and if it is that of fear or dislike we stand little chance of really knowing them, to say nothing of establishing any kind of friendly relations with them.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It is said that while animals may not understand our language they do understand, or feel, our attitude toward them; and if it is that of fear or dislike we stand little chance of really knowing them, to say nothing of establishing any kind of friendly relations with them.
come into possession of
From this reading By quiet watchfulness, keenness of sight and hearing, you may obtain a certain amount of knowledge of their ways, but when you add real sympathy and kindly feeling you gain their confidence and friendship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Stalking Animals and Birds= There is but one way to make friends with the folk of the wild, and that is by gentleness, kindness, and quietness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MAKING FRIENDS WITH THE OUTDOOR FOLK =In the Woods, the Fields, on the Shore.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Stalking Animals and Birds= There is but one way to make friends with the folk of the wild, and that is by gentleness, kindness, and quietness.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is said that while animals may not understand our language they do understand, or feel, our attitude toward them; and if it is that of fear or dislike we stand little chance of really knowing them, to say nothing of establishing any kind of friendly relations with them.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is said that while animals may not understand our language they do understand, or feel, our attitude toward them; and if it is that of fear or dislike we stand little chance of really knowing them, to say nothing of establishing any kind of friendly relations with them.
OUTDOORadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading MAKING FRIENDS WITH THE OUTDOOR FOLK =In the Woods, the Fields, on the Shore.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading By quiet watchfulness, keenness of sight and hearing, you may obtain a certain amount of knowledge of their ways, but when you add real sympathy and kindly feeling you gain their confidence and friendship.
quietnessnounUS /ˈkwaɪətnəs/
the property of making no sound
From this reading Stalking Animals and Birds= There is but one way to make friends with the folk of the wild, and that is by gentleness, kindness, and quietness.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading By quiet watchfulness, keenness of sight and hearing, you may obtain a certain amount of knowledge of their ways, but when you add real sympathy and kindly feeling you gain their confidence and friendship.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It is said that while animals may not understand our language they do understand, or feel, our attitude toward them; and if it is that of fear or dislike we stand little chance of really knowing them, to say nothing of establishing any kind of friendly relations with them.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading It is said that while animals may not understand our language they do understand, or feel, our attitude toward them; and if it is that of fear or dislike we stand little chance of really knowing them, to say nothing of establishing any kind of friendly relations with them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It is said that while animals may not understand our language they do understand, or feel, our attitude toward them; and if it is that of fear or dislike we stand little chance of really knowing them, to say nothing of establishing any kind of friendly relations with them.
express in words
From this reading It is said that while animals may not understand our language they do understand, or feel, our attitude toward them; and if it is that of fear or dislike we stand little chance of really knowing them, to say nothing of establishing any kind of friendly relations with them.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading MAKING FRIENDS WITH THE OUTDOOR FOLK =In the Woods, the Fields, on the Shore.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading By quiet watchfulness, keenness of sight and hearing, you may obtain a certain amount of knowledge of their ways, but when you add real sympathy and kindly feeling you gain their confidence and friendship.
StalkingnounUS /ˈstɔːkɪŋ/
a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush
From this reading Stalking Animals and Birds= There is but one way to make friends with the folk of the wild, and that is by gentleness, kindness, and quietness.
be standing; be upright
From this reading It is said that while animals may not understand our language they do understand, or feel, our attitude toward them; and if it is that of fear or dislike we stand little chance of really knowing them, to say nothing of establishing any kind of friendly relations with them.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading By quiet watchfulness, keenness of sight and hearing, you may obtain a certain amount of knowledge of their ways, but when you add real sympathy and kindly feeling you gain their confidence and friendship.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Stalking Animals and Birds= There is but one way to make friends with the folk of the wild, and that is by gentleness, kindness, and quietness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAKING FRIENDS WITH THE OUTDOOR FOLK =In the Woods, the Fields, on the Shore.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading By quiet watchfulness, keenness of sight and hearing, you may obtain a certain amount of knowledge of their ways, but when you add real sympathy and kindly feeling you gain their confidence and friendship.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is said that while animals may not understand our language they do understand, or feel, our attitude toward them; and if it is that of fear or dislike we stand little chance of really knowing them, to say nothing of establishing any kind of friendly relations with them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Stalking Animals and Birds= There is but one way to make friends with the folk of the wild, and that is by gentleness, kindness, and quietness.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is said that while animals may not understand our language they do understand, or feel, our attitude toward them; and if it is that of fear or dislike we stand little chance of really knowing them, to say nothing of establishing any kind of friendly relations with them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Stalking Animals and Birds= There is but one way to make friends with the folk of the wild, and that is by gentleness, kindness, and quietness.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading It is said that while animals may not understand our language they do understand, or feel, our attitude toward them; and if it is that of fear or dislike we stand little chance of really knowing them, to say nothing of establishing any kind of friendly relations with them.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading It is said that while animals may not understand our language they do understand, or feel, our attitude toward them; and if it is that of fear or dislike we stand little chance of really knowing them, to say nothing of establishing any kind of friendly relations with them.
watchfulnessnoun
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading By quiet watchfulness, keenness of sight and hearing, you may obtain a certain amount of knowledge of their ways, but when you add real sympathy and kindly feeling you gain their confidence and friendship.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Stalking Animals and Birds= There is but one way to make friends with the folk of the wild, and that is by gentleness, kindness, and quietness.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading By quiet watchfulness, keenness of sight and hearing, you may obtain a certain amount of knowledge of their ways, but when you add real sympathy and kindly feeling you gain their confidence and friendship.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is said that while animals may not understand our language they do understand, or feel, our attitude toward them; and if it is that of fear or dislike we stand little chance of really knowing them, to say nothing of establishing any kind of friendly relations with them.
at the time that
From this reading By quiet watchfulness, keenness of sight and hearing, you may obtain a certain amount of knowledge of their ways, but when you add real sympathy and kindly feeling you gain their confidence and friendship.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It is said that while animals may not understand our language they do understand, or feel, our attitude toward them; and if it is that of fear or dislike we stand little chance of really knowing them, to say nothing of establishing any kind of friendly relations with them.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Stalking Animals and Birds= There is but one way to make friends with the folk of the wild, and that is by gentleness, kindness, and quietness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MAKING FRIENDS WITH THE OUTDOOR FOLK =In the Woods, the Fields, on the Shore.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading MAKING FRIENDS WITH THE OUTDOOR FOLK =In the Woods, the Fields, on the Shore.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading By quiet watchfulness, keenness of sight and hearing, you may obtain a certain amount of knowledge of their ways, but when you add real sympathy and kindly feeling you gain their confidence and friendship.
