used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nowhere is more real skill required than here; If you do not make a dead shot, you might better have saved your ammunition.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading Always make sure of your aim, and, when you fire, bring down the bird.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost every wounded bird escapes.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Always make sure of your aim, and, when you fire, bring down the bird.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading Nowhere is more real skill required than here; If you do not make a dead shot, you might better have saved your ammunition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Always make sure of your aim, and, when you fire, bring down the bird.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The proper course to pursue is this: carefully use your ammunition, and, when you think things are favorable, and you get a good sight, make your shot.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Nowhere is more real skill required than here; If you do not make a dead shot, you might better have saved your ammunition.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Almost every wounded bird escapes.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Always make sure of your aim, and, when you fire, bring down the bird.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading BRINGING DOWN THE GAME.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The proper course to pursue is this: carefully use your ammunition, and, when you think things are favorable, and you get a good sight, make your shot.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The proper course to pursue is this: carefully use your ammunition, and, when you think things are favorable, and you get a good sight, make your shot.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Nowhere is more real skill required than here; If you do not make a dead shot, you might better have saved your ammunition.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Nowhere is more real skill required than here; If you do not make a dead shot, you might better have saved your ammunition.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading BRINGING DOWN THE GAME.
escapesnounUS /ɪˈskeɪps/
plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically
From this reading Almost every wounded bird escapes.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Almost every wounded bird escapes.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading The proper course to pursue is this: carefully use your ammunition, and, when you think things are favorable, and you get a good sight, make your shot.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Always make sure of your aim, and, when you fire, bring down the bird.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading BRINGING DOWN THE GAME.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The proper course to pursue is this: carefully use your ammunition, and, when you think things are favorable, and you get a good sight, make your shot.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The proper course to pursue is this: carefully use your ammunition, and, when you think things are favorable, and you get a good sight, make your shot.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nowhere is more real skill required than here; If you do not make a dead shot, you might better have saved your ammunition.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Nowhere is more real skill required than here; If you do not make a dead shot, you might better have saved your ammunition.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Nowhere is more real skill required than here; If you do not make a dead shot, you might better have saved your ammunition.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nowhere is more real skill required than here; If you do not make a dead shot, you might better have saved your ammunition.
engage in
From this reading Nowhere is more real skill required than here; If you do not make a dead shot, you might better have saved your ammunition.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Nowhere is more real skill required than here; If you do not make a dead shot, you might better have saved your ammunition.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nowhere is more real skill required than here; If you do not make a dead shot, you might better have saved your ammunition.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nowhere is more real skill required than here; If you do not make a dead shot, you might better have saved your ammunition.
NowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading Nowhere is more real skill required than here; If you do not make a dead shot, you might better have saved your ammunition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Always make sure of your aim, and, when you fire, bring down the bird.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The proper course to pursue is this: carefully use your ammunition, and, when you think things are favorable, and you get a good sight, make your shot.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading The proper course to pursue is this: carefully use your ammunition, and, when you think things are favorable, and you get a good sight, make your shot.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Nowhere is more real skill required than here; If you do not make a dead shot, you might better have saved your ammunition.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Nowhere is more real skill required than here; If you do not make a dead shot, you might better have saved your ammunition.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Nowhere is more real skill required than here; If you do not make a dead shot, you might better have saved your ammunition.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Nowhere is more real skill required than here; If you do not make a dead shot, you might better have saved your ammunition.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The proper course to pursue is this: carefully use your ammunition, and, when you think things are favorable, and you get a good sight, make your shot.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Nowhere is more real skill required than here; If you do not make a dead shot, you might better have saved your ammunition.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Always make sure of your aim, and, when you fire, bring down the bird.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nowhere is more real skill required than here; If you do not make a dead shot, you might better have saved your ammunition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BRINGING DOWN THE GAME.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The proper course to pursue is this: carefully use your ammunition, and, when you think things are favorable, and you get a good sight, make your shot.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The proper course to pursue is this: carefully use your ammunition, and, when you think things are favorable, and you get a good sight, make your shot.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The proper course to pursue is this: carefully use your ammunition, and, when you think things are favorable, and you get a good sight, make your shot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The proper course to pursue is this: carefully use your ammunition, and, when you think things are favorable, and you get a good sight, make your shot.
the act of using
From this reading The proper course to pursue is this: carefully use your ammunition, and, when you think things are favorable, and you get a good sight, make your shot.
at the time that
From this reading Always make sure of your aim, and, when you fire, bring down the bird.
people who are wounded
From this reading Almost every wounded bird escapes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Nowhere is more real skill required than here; If you do not make a dead shot, you might better have saved your ammunition.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Nowhere is more real skill required than here; If you do not make a dead shot, you might better have saved your ammunition.
