used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Apparently Phil was the first to recover, for the sharp little "click" of his camera shutter acting, after he had quickly drawn a head on the bulky animal, told that he was true to his instinct as a Nature photographer.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Apparently Phil was the first to recover, for the sharp little "click" of his camera shutter acting, after he had quickly drawn a head on the bulky animal, told that he was true to his instinct as a Nature photographer.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Apparently Phil was the first to recover, for the sharp little "click" of his camera shutter acting, after he had quickly drawn a head on the bulky animal, told that he was true to his instinct as a Nature photographer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN TWO PLAYED THE GAME The moose looked at Phil, and Phil stared at the moose.
angeredadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡərd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading It may be that even that little snapping sound angered the moose; or possibly he was just in a mood for trouble.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Apparently Phil was the first to recover, for the sharp little "click" of his camera shutter acting, after he had quickly drawn a head on the bulky animal, told that he was true to his instinct as a Nature photographer.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently Phil was the first to recover, for the sharp little "click" of his camera shutter acting, after he had quickly drawn a head on the bulky animal, told that he was true to his instinct as a Nature photographer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Apparently Phil was the first to recover, for the sharp little "click" of his camera shutter acting, after he had quickly drawn a head on the bulky animal, told that he was true to his instinct as a Nature photographer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHEN TWO PLAYED THE GAME The moose looked at Phil, and Phil stared at the moose.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The rutting season was well over by this time of year, and his horns had grown fairly stout, so that they could be trusted to do good service in battle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Both of them seemed to be equally surprised at the unexpected meeting.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both of them seemed to be equally surprised at the unexpected meeting.
bulkyadjectiveUS /ˈbʌlki/
of large size for its weight
From this reading Apparently Phil was the first to recover, for the sharp little "click" of his camera shutter acting, after he had quickly drawn a head on the bulky animal, told that he was true to his instinct as a Nature photographer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The rutting season was well over by this time of year, and his horns had grown fairly stout, so that they could be trusted to do good service in battle.
cameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading Apparently Phil was the first to recover, for the sharp little "click" of his camera shutter acting, after he had quickly drawn a head on the bulky animal, told that he was true to his instinct as a Nature photographer.
clickverbUS /klɪk/
move or strike with a noise
From this reading Apparently Phil was the first to recover, for the sharp little "click" of his camera shutter acting, after he had quickly drawn a head on the bulky animal, told that he was true to his instinct as a Nature photographer.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The rutting season was well over by this time of year, and his horns had grown fairly stout, so that they could be trusted to do good service in battle.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The rutting season was well over by this time of year, and his horns had grown fairly stout, so that they could be trusted to do good service in battle.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Apparently Phil was the first to recover, for the sharp little "click" of his camera shutter acting, after he had quickly drawn a head on the bulky animal, told that he was true to his instinct as a Nature photographer.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Both of them seemed to be equally surprised at the unexpected meeting.
divisible by two
From this reading It may be that even that little snapping sound angered the moose; or possibly he was just in a mood for trouble.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The rutting season was well over by this time of year, and his horns had grown fairly stout, so that they could be trusted to do good service in battle.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Apparently Phil was the first to recover, for the sharp little "click" of his camera shutter acting, after he had quickly drawn a head on the bulky animal, told that he was true to his instinct as a Nature photographer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Apparently Phil was the first to recover, for the sharp little "click" of his camera shutter acting, after he had quickly drawn a head on the bulky animal, told that he was true to his instinct as a Nature photographer.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading WHEN TWO PLAYED THE GAME The moose looked at Phil, and Phil stared at the moose.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The rutting season was well over by this time of year, and his horns had grown fairly stout, so that they could be trusted to do good service in battle.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading The rutting season was well over by this time of year, and his horns had grown fairly stout, so that they could be trusted to do good service in battle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Apparently Phil was the first to recover, for the sharp little "click" of his camera shutter acting, after he had quickly drawn a head on the bulky animal, told that he was true to his instinct as a Nature photographer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Apparently Phil was the first to recover, for the sharp little "click" of his camera shutter acting, after he had quickly drawn a head on the bulky animal, told that he was true to his instinct as a Nature photographer.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Apparently Phil was the first to recover, for the sharp little "click" of his camera shutter acting, after he had quickly drawn a head on the bulky animal, told that he was true to his instinct as a Nature photographer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Apparently Phil was the first to recover, for the sharp little "click" of his camera shutter acting, after he had quickly drawn a head on the bulky animal, told that he was true to his instinct as a Nature photographer.
hornsnounUS /hɔːrnz/
plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading The rutting season was well over by this time of year, and his horns had grown fairly stout, so that they could be trusted to do good service in battle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It may be that even that little snapping sound angered the moose; or possibly he was just in a mood for trouble.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Apparently Phil was the first to recover, for the sharp little "click" of his camera shutter acting, after he had quickly drawn a head on the bulky animal, told that he was true to his instinct as a Nature photographer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be that even that little snapping sound angered the moose; or possibly he was just in a mood for trouble.
and nothing more
From this reading It may be that even that little snapping sound angered the moose; or possibly he was just in a mood for trouble.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Apparently Phil was the first to recover, for the sharp little "click" of his camera shutter acting, after he had quickly drawn a head on the bulky animal, told that he was true to his instinct as a Nature photographer.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading WHEN TWO PLAYED THE GAME The moose looked at Phil, and Phil stared at the moose.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be that even that little snapping sound angered the moose; or possibly he was just in a mood for trouble.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Both of them seemed to be equally surprised at the unexpected meeting.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading It may be that even that little snapping sound angered the moose; or possibly he was just in a mood for trouble.
moosenounUS /muːs/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading WHEN TWO PLAYED THE GAME The moose looked at Phil, and Phil stared at the moose.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Apparently Phil was the first to recover, for the sharp little "click" of his camera shutter acting, after he had quickly drawn a head on the bulky animal, told that he was true to his instinct as a Nature photographer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both of them seemed to be equally surprised at the unexpected meeting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Apparently Phil was the first to recover, for the sharp little "click" of his camera shutter acting, after he had quickly drawn a head on the bulky animal, told that he was true to his instinct as a Nature photographer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It may be that even that little snapping sound angered the moose; or possibly he was just in a mood for trouble.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The rutting season was well over by this time of year, and his horns had grown fairly stout, so that they could be trusted to do good service in battle.
Phil
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From this reading WHEN TWO PLAYED THE GAME The moose looked at Phil, and Phil stared at the moose.
photographernounUS /fəˈtɑːɡrəfər/
someone who takes photographs professionally
From this reading Apparently Phil was the first to recover, for the sharp little "click" of his camera shutter acting, after he had quickly drawn a head on the bulky animal, told that he was true to his instinct as a Nature photographer.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading WHEN TWO PLAYED THE GAME The moose looked at Phil, and Phil stared at the moose.
by chance
From this reading It may be that even that little snapping sound angered the moose; or possibly he was just in a mood for trouble.
with speed
From this reading Apparently Phil was the first to recover, for the sharp little "click" of his camera shutter acting, after he had quickly drawn a head on the bulky animal, told that he was true to his instinct as a Nature photographer.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Apparently Phil was the first to recover, for the sharp little "click" of his camera shutter acting, after he had quickly drawn a head on the bulky animal, told that he was true to his instinct as a Nature photographer.
rutting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The rutting season was well over by this time of year, and his horns had grown fairly stout, so that they could be trusted to do good service in battle.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The rutting season was well over by this time of year, and his horns had grown fairly stout, so that they could be trusted to do good service in battle.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Both of them seemed to be equally surprised at the unexpected meeting.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The rutting season was well over by this time of year, and his horns had grown fairly stout, so that they could be trusted to do good service in battle.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Apparently Phil was the first to recover, for the sharp little "click" of his camera shutter acting, after he had quickly drawn a head on the bulky animal, told that he was true to his instinct as a Nature photographer.
shutternounUS /ˈʃʌtər/
a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure
From this reading Apparently Phil was the first to recover, for the sharp little "click" of his camera shutter acting, after he had quickly drawn a head on the bulky animal, told that he was true to his instinct as a Nature photographer.
snappingverbUS /ˈsnæpɪŋ/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading It may be that even that little snapping sound angered the moose; or possibly he was just in a mood for trouble.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The rutting season was well over by this time of year, and his horns had grown fairly stout, so that they could be trusted to do good service in battle.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading It may be that even that little snapping sound angered the moose; or possibly he was just in a mood for trouble.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading WHEN TWO PLAYED THE GAME The moose looked at Phil, and Phil stared at the moose.
dependable
From this reading The rutting season was well over by this time of year, and his horns had grown fairly stout, so that they could be trusted to do good service in battle.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Both of them seemed to be equally surprised at the unexpected meeting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Apparently Phil was the first to recover, for the sharp little "click" of his camera shutter acting, after he had quickly drawn a head on the bulky animal, told that he was true to his instinct as a Nature photographer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN TWO PLAYED THE GAME The moose looked at Phil, and Phil stared at the moose.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Both of them seemed to be equally surprised at the unexpected meeting.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The rutting season was well over by this time of year, and his horns had grown fairly stout, so that they could be trusted to do good service in battle.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The rutting season was well over by this time of year, and his horns had grown fairly stout, so that they could be trusted to do good service in battle.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The rutting season was well over by this time of year, and his horns had grown fairly stout, so that they could be trusted to do good service in battle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Both of them seemed to be equally surprised at the unexpected meeting.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Apparently Phil was the first to recover, for the sharp little "click" of his camera shutter acting, after he had quickly drawn a head on the bulky animal, told that he was true to his instinct as a Nature photographer.
a source of difficulty
From this reading It may be that even that little snapping sound angered the moose; or possibly he was just in a mood for trouble.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Apparently Phil was the first to recover, for the sharp little "click" of his camera shutter acting, after he had quickly drawn a head on the bulky animal, told that he was true to his instinct as a Nature photographer.
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading The rutting season was well over by this time of year, and his horns had grown fairly stout, so that they could be trusted to do good service in battle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WHEN TWO PLAYED THE GAME The moose looked at Phil, and Phil stared at the moose.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Both of them seemed to be equally surprised at the unexpected meeting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Apparently Phil was the first to recover, for the sharp little "click" of his camera shutter acting, after he had quickly drawn a head on the bulky animal, told that he was true to his instinct as a Nature photographer.
(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 The rutting season was well over by this time of year, and his horns had grown fairly stout, so that they could be trusted to do good service in battle.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN TWO PLAYED THE GAME The moose looked at Phil, and Phil stared at the moose.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The rutting season was well over by this time of year, and his horns had grown fairly stout, so that they could be trusted to do good service in battle.
