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From this reading CAMP FIRE YARN.--No. 8.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At some manoeuvres lately, two hostile patrols of soldiers were approaching, looking for each other, till the ground between them became very open, and it seemed hopeless for a scout to cross it without being seen.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading As an aid to Observation--How to hide yourself--How to learn Stalking--Games--Book on Stalking.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As an aid to Observation--How to hide yourself--How to learn Stalking--Games--Book on Stalking.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WOODCRAFT; or, Knowledge of Animals and Nature.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading WOODCRAFT; or, Knowledge of Animals and Nature.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading At some manoeuvres lately, two hostile patrols of soldiers were approaching, looking for each other, till the ground between them became very open, and it seemed hopeless for a scout to cross it without being seen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As an aid to Observation--How to hide yourself--How to learn Stalking--Games--Book on Stalking.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At some manoeuvres lately, two hostile patrols of soldiers were approaching, looking for each other, till the ground between them became very open, and it seemed hopeless for a scout to cross it without being seen.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading At some manoeuvres lately, two hostile patrols of soldiers were approaching, looking for each other, till the ground between them became very open, and it seemed hopeless for a scout to cross it without being seen.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At some manoeuvres lately, two hostile patrols of soldiers were approaching, looking for each other, till the ground between them became very open, and it seemed hopeless for a scout to cross it without being seen.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading At some manoeuvres lately, two hostile patrols of soldiers were approaching, looking for each other, till the ground between them became very open, and it seemed hopeless for a scout to cross it without being seen.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading As an aid to Observation--How to hide yourself--How to learn Stalking--Games--Book on Stalking.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading CAMP FIRE YARN.--No. 8.
travel across or pass over
From this reading At some manoeuvres lately, two hostile patrols of soldiers were approaching, looking for each other, till the ground between them became very open, and it seemed hopeless for a scout to cross it without being seen.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading At some manoeuvres lately, two hostile patrols of soldiers were approaching, looking for each other, till the ground between them became very open, and it seemed hopeless for a scout to cross it without being seen.
start firing a weapon
From this reading CAMP FIRE YARN.--No. 8.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At some manoeuvres lately, two hostile patrols of soldiers were approaching, looking for each other, till the ground between them became very open, and it seemed hopeless for a scout to cross it without being seen.
GamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading As an aid to Observation--How to hide yourself--How to learn Stalking--Games--Book on Stalking.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading At some manoeuvres lately, two hostile patrols of soldiers were approaching, looking for each other, till the ground between them became very open, and it seemed hopeless for a scout to cross it without being seen.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading As an aid to Observation--How to hide yourself--How to learn Stalking--Games--Book on Stalking.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading At some manoeuvres lately, two hostile patrols of soldiers were approaching, looking for each other, till the ground between them became very open, and it seemed hopeless for a scout to cross it without being seen.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading At some manoeuvres lately, two hostile patrols of soldiers were approaching, looking for each other, till the ground between them became very open, and it seemed hopeless for a scout to cross it without being seen.
How
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From this reading As an aid to Observation--How to hide yourself--How to learn Stalking--Games--Book on Stalking.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At some manoeuvres lately, two hostile patrols of soldiers were approaching, looking for each other, till the ground between them became very open, and it seemed hopeless for a scout to cross it without being seen.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading WOODCRAFT; or, Knowledge of Animals and Nature.
in the recent past
From this reading At some manoeuvres lately, two hostile patrols of soldiers were approaching, looking for each other, till the ground between them became very open, and it seemed hopeless for a scout to cross it without being seen.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading As an aid to Observation--How to hide yourself--How to learn Stalking--Games--Book on Stalking.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading At some manoeuvres lately, two hostile patrols of soldiers were approaching, looking for each other, till the ground between them became very open, and it seemed hopeless for a scout to cross it without being seen.
manoeuvres
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From this reading At some manoeuvres lately, two hostile patrols of soldiers were approaching, looking for each other, till the ground between them became very open, and it seemed hopeless for a scout to cross it without being seen.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading WOODCRAFT; or, Knowledge of Animals and Nature.
not any; not one
From this reading CAMP FIRE YARN.--No. 8.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading As an aid to Observation--How to hide yourself--How to learn Stalking--Games--Book on Stalking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WOODCRAFT; or, Knowledge of Animals and Nature.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As an aid to Observation--How to hide yourself--How to learn Stalking--Games--Book on Stalking.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading At some manoeuvres lately, two hostile patrols of soldiers were approaching, looking for each other, till the ground between them became very open, and it seemed hopeless for a scout to cross it without being seen.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading WOODCRAFT; or, Knowledge of Animals and Nature.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At some manoeuvres lately, two hostile patrols of soldiers were approaching, looking for each other, till the ground between them became very open, and it seemed hopeless for a scout to cross it without being seen.
patrolsnounUS /pəˈtroʊlz/
plural of “patrol” — a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading At some manoeuvres lately, two hostile patrols of soldiers were approaching, looking for each other, till the ground between them became very open, and it seemed hopeless for a scout to cross it without being seen.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading At some manoeuvres lately, two hostile patrols of soldiers were approaching, looking for each other, till the ground between them became very open, and it seemed hopeless for a scout to cross it without being seen.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At some manoeuvres lately, two hostile patrols of soldiers were approaching, looking for each other, till the ground between them became very open, and it seemed hopeless for a scout to cross it without being seen.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At some manoeuvres lately, two hostile patrols of soldiers were approaching, looking for each other, till the ground between them became very open, and it seemed hopeless for a scout to cross it without being seen.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading At some manoeuvres lately, two hostile patrols of soldiers were approaching, looking for each other, till the ground between them became very open, and it seemed hopeless for a scout to cross it without being seen.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At some manoeuvres lately, two hostile patrols of soldiers were approaching, looking for each other, till the ground between them became very open, and it seemed hopeless for a scout to cross it without being seen.
STALKINGnounUS /ˈstɔːkɪŋ/
a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush
From this reading STALKING.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At some manoeuvres lately, two hostile patrols of soldiers were approaching, looking for each other, till the ground between them became very open, and it seemed hopeless for a scout to cross it without being seen.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At some manoeuvres lately, two hostile patrols of soldiers were approaching, looking for each other, till the ground between them became very open, and it seemed hopeless for a scout to cross it without being seen.
up to a particular time
From this reading At some manoeuvres lately, two hostile patrols of soldiers were approaching, looking for each other, till the ground between them became very open, and it seemed hopeless for a scout to cross it without being seen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As an aid to Observation--How to hide yourself--How to learn Stalking--Games--Book on Stalking.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At some manoeuvres lately, two hostile patrols of soldiers were approaching, looking for each other, till the ground between them became very open, and it seemed hopeless for a scout to cross it without being seen.
precisely as stated
From this reading At some manoeuvres lately, two hostile patrols of soldiers were approaching, looking for each other, till the ground between them became very open, and it seemed hopeless for a scout to cross it without being seen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At some manoeuvres lately, two hostile patrols of soldiers were approaching, looking for each other, till the ground between them became very open, and it seemed hopeless for a scout to cross it without being seen.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading At some manoeuvres lately, two hostile patrols of soldiers were approaching, looking for each other, till the ground between them became very open, and it seemed hopeless for a scout to cross it without being seen.
WOODCRAFTnoun
skill and experience in matters relating to the woods (as hunting or fishing or camping)
From this reading WOODCRAFT; or, Knowledge of Animals and Nature.
YARNnounUS /jɑːrn/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading CAMP FIRE YARN.--No. 8.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading As an aid to Observation--How to hide yourself--How to learn Stalking--Games--Book on Stalking.
