used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps it is unnecessary to explain that the purpose of the author primarily has been to write a story, not a biography.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading In every way the aim has been to portray him in a manner that should be true to his unique personality and his adventurous life.
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading In every way the aim has been to portray him in a manner that should be true to his unique personality and his adventurous life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And yet behind the story stands the romantic character of the great trapper, scout, guide, messenger, and soldier—Kit Carson.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Perhaps it is unnecessary to explain that the purpose of the author primarily has been to write a story, not a biography.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading There is a basis of truth for the incidents incorporated in the tale.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In every way the aim has been to portray him in a manner that should be true to his unique personality and his adventurous life.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Perhaps it is unnecessary to explain that the purpose of the author primarily has been to write a story, not a biography.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading And yet behind the story stands the romantic character of the great trapper, scout, guide, messenger, and soldier—Kit Carson.
biographynounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
an account of the series of events making up a person's life
From this reading Perhaps it is unnecessary to explain that the purpose of the author primarily has been to write a story, not a biography.
BOONEnounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading SCOUTING WITH DANIEL BOONE, Etc.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading And yet behind the story stands the romantic character of the great trapper, scout, guide, messenger, and soldier—Kit Carson.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading And yet behind the story stands the romantic character of the great trapper, scout, guide, messenger, and soldier—Kit Carson.
DANIELnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading SCOUTING WITH DANIEL BOONE, Etc.
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From this reading SCOUTING WITH DANIEL BOONE, Etc.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In every way the aim has been to portray him in a manner that should be true to his unique personality and his adventurous life.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Perhaps it is unnecessary to explain that the purpose of the author primarily has been to write a story, not a biography.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There is a basis of truth for the incidents incorporated in the tale.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading And yet behind the story stands the romantic character of the great trapper, scout, guide, messenger, and soldier—Kit Carson.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading And yet behind the story stands the romantic character of the great trapper, scout, guide, messenger, and soldier—Kit Carson.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps it is unnecessary to explain that the purpose of the author primarily has been to write a story, not a biography.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In every way the aim has been to portray him in a manner that should be true to his unique personality and his adventurous life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In every way the aim has been to portray him in a manner that should be true to his unique personality and his adventurous life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In every way the aim has been to portray him in a manner that should be true to his unique personality and his adventurous life.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading There is a basis of truth for the incidents incorporated in the tale.
incorporatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪtɪd/
formed or united into a whole
From this reading There is a basis of truth for the incidents incorporated in the tale.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps it is unnecessary to explain that the purpose of the author primarily has been to write a story, not a biography.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it is unnecessary to explain that the purpose of the author primarily has been to write a story, not a biography.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading And yet behind the story stands the romantic character of the great trapper, scout, guide, messenger, and soldier—Kit Carson.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In every way the aim has been to portray him in a manner that should be true to his unique personality and his adventurous life.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In every way the aim has been to portray him in a manner that should be true to his unique personality and his adventurous life.
a person who carries a message
From this reading And yet behind the story stands the romantic character of the great trapper, scout, guide, messenger, and soldier—Kit Carson.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Perhaps it is unnecessary to explain that the purpose of the author primarily has been to write a story, not a biography.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Perhaps it is unnecessary to explain that the purpose of the author primarily has been to write a story, not a biography.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps it is unnecessary to explain that the purpose of the author primarily has been to write a story, not a biography.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading In every way the aim has been to portray him in a manner that should be true to his unique personality and his adventurous life.
portrayverbUS /pɔːrˈtreɪ/
portray in words
From this reading In every way the aim has been to portray him in a manner that should be true to his unique personality and his adventurous life.
primarilyadverbUS /praɪˈmerəli/
for the most part
From this reading Perhaps it is unnecessary to explain that the purpose of the author primarily has been to write a story, not a biography.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Perhaps it is unnecessary to explain that the purpose of the author primarily has been to write a story, not a biography.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading And yet behind the story stands the romantic character of the great trapper, scout, guide, messenger, and soldier—Kit Carson.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading And yet behind the story stands the romantic character of the great trapper, scout, guide, messenger, and soldier—Kit Carson.
SCOUTINGnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading SCOUTING WITH DANIEL BOONE, Etc.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In every way the aim has been to portray him in a manner that should be true to his unique personality and his adventurous life.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading And yet behind the story stands the romantic character of the great trapper, scout, guide, messenger, and soldier—Kit Carson.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading And yet behind the story stands the romantic character of the great trapper, scout, guide, messenger, and soldier—Kit Carson.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Perhaps it is unnecessary to explain that the purpose of the author primarily has been to write a story, not a biography.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading There is a basis of truth for the incidents incorporated in the tale.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps it is unnecessary to explain that the purpose of the author primarily has been to write a story, not a biography.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Perhaps it is unnecessary to explain that the purpose of the author primarily has been to write a story, not a biography.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a basis of truth for the incidents incorporated in the tale.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perhaps it is unnecessary to explain that the purpose of the author primarily has been to write a story, not a biography.
trappernounUS /ˈtræpər/
someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading And yet behind the story stands the romantic character of the great trapper, scout, guide, messenger, and soldier—Kit Carson.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading In every way the aim has been to portray him in a manner that should be true to his unique personality and his adventurous life.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading There is a basis of truth for the incidents incorporated in the tale.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading In every way the aim has been to portray him in a manner that should be true to his unique personality and his adventurous life.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading Perhaps it is unnecessary to explain that the purpose of the author primarily has been to write a story, not a biography.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In every way the aim has been to portray him in a manner that should be true to his unique personality and his adventurous life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SCOUTING WITH DANIEL BOONE, Etc.
produce a literary work
From this reading Perhaps it is unnecessary to explain that the purpose of the author primarily has been to write a story, not a biography.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet behind the story stands the romantic character of the great trapper, scout, guide, messenger, and soldier—Kit Carson.
