Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading He seldom killed except for food; the convulsive pain-drawn death struggle, the cry of mortal agony, and the despairing look in the glazed eyes of dumb, stricken animals held no fascination for him.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He saw too much of such things among human beings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GIVING AND RECEIVING The call of the Jungle Folk, "Good hunting," was not fulfilled during Donald's day in the forest.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He seldom killed except for food; the convulsive pain-drawn death struggle, the cry of mortal agony, and the despairing look in the glazed eyes of dumb, stricken animals held no fascination for him.
aplenty
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From this reading Game there was aplenty, but he made clumsy work of following the fresh tracks in the wet wood mould, and missed the one wild creature that he saw, for he shot at it rather by instinct than design, and was not sorry that his bullet went wide.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Game there was aplenty, but he made clumsy work of following the fresh tracks in the wet wood mould, and missed the one wild creature that he saw, for he shot at it rather by instinct than design, and was not sorry that his bullet went wide.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading He saw too much of such things among human beings.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Indeed, love of the out-of-doors and the thrill of the chase, rather than the wish to slay, drew him into the woods for his brief respites from work and for recreation each summer.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Game there was aplenty, but he made clumsy work of following the fresh tracks in the wet wood mould, and missed the one wild creature that he saw, for he shot at it rather by instinct than design, and was not sorry that his bullet went wide.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Game there was aplenty, but he made clumsy work of following the fresh tracks in the wet wood mould, and missed the one wild creature that he saw, for he shot at it rather by instinct than design, and was not sorry that his bullet went wide.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Game there was aplenty, but he made clumsy work of following the fresh tracks in the wet wood mould, and missed the one wild creature that he saw, for he shot at it rather by instinct than design, and was not sorry that his bullet went wide.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading GIVING AND RECEIVING The call of the Jungle Folk, "Good hunting," was not fulfilled during Donald's day in the forest.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Indeed, love of the out-of-doors and the thrill of the chase, rather than the wish to slay, drew him into the woods for his brief respites from work and for recreation each summer.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading Game there was aplenty, but he made clumsy work of following the fresh tracks in the wet wood mould, and missed the one wild creature that he saw, for he shot at it rather by instinct than design, and was not sorry that his bullet went wide.
convulsiveadjectiveUS /kənˈvʌlsɪv/
affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm
From this reading He seldom killed except for food; the convulsive pain-drawn death struggle, the cry of mortal agony, and the despairing look in the glazed eyes of dumb, stricken animals held no fascination for him.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Game there was aplenty, but he made clumsy work of following the fresh tracks in the wet wood mould, and missed the one wild creature that he saw, for he shot at it rather by instinct than design, and was not sorry that his bullet went wide.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading He seldom killed except for food; the convulsive pain-drawn death struggle, the cry of mortal agony, and the despairing look in the glazed eyes of dumb, stricken animals held no fascination for him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading GIVING AND RECEIVING The call of the Jungle Folk, "Good hunting," was not fulfilled during Donald's day in the forest.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He seldom killed except for food; the convulsive pain-drawn death struggle, the cry of mortal agony, and the despairing look in the glazed eyes of dumb, stricken animals held no fascination for him.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Game there was aplenty, but he made clumsy work of following the fresh tracks in the wet wood mould, and missed the one wild creature that he saw, for he shot at it rather by instinct than design, and was not sorry that his bullet went wide.
despairingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsperɪŋ/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading He seldom killed except for food; the convulsive pain-drawn death struggle, the cry of mortal agony, and the despairing look in the glazed eyes of dumb, stricken animals held no fascination for him.
Donald's
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From this reading GIVING AND RECEIVING The call of the Jungle Folk, "Good hunting," was not fulfilled during Donald's day in the forest.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Indeed, love of the out-of-doors and the thrill of the chase, rather than the wish to slay, drew him into the woods for his brief respites from work and for recreation each summer.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading He seldom killed except for food; the convulsive pain-drawn death struggle, the cry of mortal agony, and the despairing look in the glazed eyes of dumb, stricken animals held no fascination for him.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading GIVING AND RECEIVING The call of the Jungle Folk, "Good hunting," was not fulfilled during Donald's day in the forest.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Indeed, love of the out-of-doors and the thrill of the chase, rather than the wish to slay, drew him into the woods for his brief respites from work and for recreation each summer.
apart from; not including
From this reading He seldom killed except for food; the convulsive pain-drawn death struggle, the cry of mortal agony, and the despairing look in the glazed eyes of dumb, stricken animals held no fascination for him.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He seldom killed except for food; the convulsive pain-drawn death struggle, the cry of mortal agony, and the despairing look in the glazed eyes of dumb, stricken animals held no fascination for him.
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading He seldom killed except for food; the convulsive pain-drawn death struggle, the cry of mortal agony, and the despairing look in the glazed eyes of dumb, stricken animals held no fascination for him.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading GIVING AND RECEIVING The call of the Jungle Folk, "Good hunting," was not fulfilled during Donald's day in the forest.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Game there was aplenty, but he made clumsy work of following the fresh tracks in the wet wood mould, and missed the one wild creature that he saw, for he shot at it rather by instinct than design, and was not sorry that his bullet went wide.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading He seldom killed except for food; the convulsive pain-drawn death struggle, the cry of mortal agony, and the despairing look in the glazed eyes of dumb, stricken animals held no fascination for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Game there was aplenty, but he made clumsy work of following the fresh tracks in the wet wood mould, and missed the one wild creature that he saw, for he shot at it rather by instinct than design, and was not sorry that his bullet went wide.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading GIVING AND RECEIVING The call of the Jungle Folk, "Good hunting," was not fulfilled during Donald's day in the forest.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Game there was aplenty, but he made clumsy work of following the fresh tracks in the wet wood mould, and missed the one wild creature that he saw, for he shot at it rather by instinct than design, and was not sorry that his bullet went wide.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Indeed, love of the out-of-doors and the thrill of the chase, rather than the wish to slay, drew him into the woods for his brief respites from work and for recreation each summer.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading GIVING AND RECEIVING The call of the Jungle Folk, "Good hunting," was not fulfilled during Donald's day in the forest.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Game there was aplenty, but he made clumsy work of following the fresh tracks in the wet wood mould, and missed the one wild creature that he saw, for he shot at it rather by instinct than design, and was not sorry that his bullet went wide.
the act of giving
From this reading GIVING AND RECEIVING The call of the Jungle Folk, "Good hunting," was not fulfilled during Donald's day in the forest.
glazedadjectiveUS /ɡleɪzd/
(used of eyes) lacking liveliness
From this reading He seldom killed except for food; the convulsive pain-drawn death struggle, the cry of mortal agony, and the despairing look in the glazed eyes of dumb, stricken animals held no fascination for him.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading GIVING AND RECEIVING The call of the Jungle Folk, "Good hunting," was not fulfilled during Donald's day in the forest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Game there was aplenty, but he made clumsy work of following the fresh tracks in the wet wood mould, and missed the one wild creature that he saw, for he shot at it rather by instinct than design, and was not sorry that his bullet went wide.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He seldom killed except for food; the convulsive pain-drawn death struggle, the cry of mortal agony, and the despairing look in the glazed eyes of dumb, stricken animals held no fascination for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Indeed, love of the out-of-doors and the thrill of the chase, rather than the wish to slay, drew him into the woods for his brief respites from work and for recreation each summer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Game there was aplenty, but he made clumsy work of following the fresh tracks in the wet wood mould, and missed the one wild creature that he saw, for he shot at it rather by instinct than design, and was not sorry that his bullet went wide.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading He saw too much of such things among human beings.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading GIVING AND RECEIVING The call of the Jungle Folk, "Good hunting," was not fulfilled during Donald's day in the forest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GIVING AND RECEIVING The call of the Jungle Folk, "Good hunting," was not fulfilled during Donald's day in the forest.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, love of the out-of-doors and the thrill of the chase, rather than the wish to slay, drew him into the woods for his brief respites from work and for recreation each summer.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Game there was aplenty, but he made clumsy work of following the fresh tracks in the wet wood mould, and missed the one wild creature that he saw, for he shot at it rather by instinct than design, and was not sorry that his bullet went wide.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Indeed, love of the out-of-doors and the thrill of the chase, rather than the wish to slay, drew him into the woods for his brief respites from work and for recreation each summer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Game there was aplenty, but he made clumsy work of following the fresh tracks in the wet wood mould, and missed the one wild creature that he saw, for he shot at it rather by instinct than design, and was not sorry that his bullet went wide.
JunglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading GIVING AND RECEIVING The call of the Jungle Folk, "Good hunting," was not fulfilled during Donald's day in the forest.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading He seldom killed except for food; the convulsive pain-drawn death struggle, the cry of mortal agony, and the despairing look in the glazed eyes of dumb, stricken animals held no fascination for him.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He seldom killed except for food; the convulsive pain-drawn death struggle, the cry of mortal agony, and the despairing look in the glazed eyes of dumb, stricken animals held no fascination for him.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Indeed, love of the out-of-doors and the thrill of the chase, rather than the wish to slay, drew him into the woods for his brief respites from work and for recreation each summer.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Game there was aplenty, but he made clumsy work of following the fresh tracks in the wet wood mould, and missed the one wild creature that he saw, for he shot at it rather by instinct than design, and was not sorry that his bullet went wide.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading Game there was aplenty, but he made clumsy work of following the fresh tracks in the wet wood mould, and missed the one wild creature that he saw, for he shot at it rather by instinct than design, and was not sorry that his bullet went wide.
subject to death
From this reading He seldom killed except for food; the convulsive pain-drawn death struggle, the cry of mortal agony, and the despairing look in the glazed eyes of dumb, stricken animals held no fascination for him.
mouldverbUS /moʊld/
form in clay, wax, etc
From this reading Game there was aplenty, but he made clumsy work of following the fresh tracks in the wet wood mould, and missed the one wild creature that he saw, for he shot at it rather by instinct than design, and was not sorry that his bullet went wide.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He saw too much of such things among human beings.
not any; not one
From this reading He seldom killed except for food; the convulsive pain-drawn death struggle, the cry of mortal agony, and the despairing look in the glazed eyes of dumb, stricken animals held no fascination for him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading GIVING AND RECEIVING The call of the Jungle Folk, "Good hunting," was not fulfilled during Donald's day in the forest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GIVING AND RECEIVING The call of the Jungle Folk, "Good hunting," was not fulfilled during Donald's day in the forest.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Game there was aplenty, but he made clumsy work of following the fresh tracks in the wet wood mould, and missed the one wild creature that he saw, for he shot at it rather by instinct than design, and was not sorry that his bullet went wide.
out-of-doorsnoun
where the air is unconfined
From this reading Indeed, love of the out-of-doors and the thrill of the chase, rather than the wish to slay, drew him into the woods for his brief respites from work and for recreation each summer.
pain-drawn
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From this reading He seldom killed except for food; the convulsive pain-drawn death struggle, the cry of mortal agony, and the despairing look in the glazed eyes of dumb, stricken animals held no fascination for him.
on the contrary
From this reading Game there was aplenty, but he made clumsy work of following the fresh tracks in the wet wood mould, and missed the one wild creature that he saw, for he shot at it rather by instinct than design, and was not sorry that his bullet went wide.
RECEIVINGverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading GIVING AND RECEIVING The call of the Jungle Folk, "Good hunting," was not fulfilled during Donald's day in the forest.
recreationnounUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading Indeed, love of the out-of-doors and the thrill of the chase, rather than the wish to slay, drew him into the woods for his brief respites from work and for recreation each summer.
respites
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From this reading Indeed, love of the out-of-doors and the thrill of the chase, rather than the wish to slay, drew him into the woods for his brief respites from work and for recreation each summer.
cut with a saw
From this reading Game there was aplenty, but he made clumsy work of following the fresh tracks in the wet wood mould, and missed the one wild creature that he saw, for he shot at it rather by instinct than design, and was not sorry that his bullet went wide.
not often
From this reading He seldom killed except for food; the convulsive pain-drawn death struggle, the cry of mortal agony, and the despairing look in the glazed eyes of dumb, stricken animals held no fascination for him.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Game there was aplenty, but he made clumsy work of following the fresh tracks in the wet wood mould, and missed the one wild creature that he saw, for he shot at it rather by instinct than design, and was not sorry that his bullet went wide.
slayverbUS /sleɪ/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Indeed, love of the out-of-doors and the thrill of the chase, rather than the wish to slay, drew him into the woods for his brief respites from work and for recreation each summer.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Game there was aplenty, but he made clumsy work of following the fresh tracks in the wet wood mould, and missed the one wild creature that he saw, for he shot at it rather by instinct than design, and was not sorry that his bullet went wide.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading He seldom killed except for food; the convulsive pain-drawn death struggle, the cry of mortal agony, and the despairing look in the glazed eyes of dumb, stricken animals held no fascination for him.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading He seldom killed except for food; the convulsive pain-drawn death struggle, the cry of mortal agony, and the despairing look in the glazed eyes of dumb, stricken animals held no fascination for him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He saw too much of such things among human beings.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Indeed, love of the out-of-doors and the thrill of the chase, rather than the wish to slay, drew him into the woods for his brief respites from work and for recreation each summer.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Game there was aplenty, but he made clumsy work of following the fresh tracks in the wet wood mould, and missed the one wild creature that he saw, for he shot at it rather by instinct than design, and was not sorry that his bullet went wide.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Game there was aplenty, but he made clumsy work of following the fresh tracks in the wet wood mould, and missed the one wild creature that he saw, for he shot at it rather by instinct than design, and was not sorry that his bullet went wide.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GIVING AND RECEIVING The call of the Jungle Folk, "Good hunting," was not fulfilled during Donald's day in the forest.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Game there was aplenty, but he made clumsy work of following the fresh tracks in the wet wood mould, and missed the one wild creature that he saw, for he shot at it rather by instinct than design, and was not sorry that his bullet went wide.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He saw too much of such things among human beings.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading Indeed, love of the out-of-doors and the thrill of the chase, rather than the wish to slay, drew him into the woods for his brief respites from work and for recreation each summer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indeed, love of the out-of-doors and the thrill of the chase, rather than the wish to slay, drew him into the woods for his brief respites from work and for recreation each summer.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He saw too much of such things among human beings.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Game there was aplenty, but he made clumsy work of following the fresh tracks in the wet wood mould, and missed the one wild creature that he saw, for he shot at it rather by instinct than design, and was not sorry that his bullet went wide.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GIVING AND RECEIVING The call of the Jungle Folk, "Good hunting," was not fulfilled during Donald's day in the forest.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Game there was aplenty, but he made clumsy work of following the fresh tracks in the wet wood mould, and missed the one wild creature that he saw, for he shot at it rather by instinct than design, and was not sorry that his bullet went wide.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading Game there was aplenty, but he made clumsy work of following the fresh tracks in the wet wood mould, and missed the one wild creature that he saw, for he shot at it rather by instinct than design, and was not sorry that his bullet went wide.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Game there was aplenty, but he made clumsy work of following the fresh tracks in the wet wood mould, and missed the one wild creature that he saw, for he shot at it rather by instinct than design, and was not sorry that his bullet went wide.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Game there was aplenty, but he made clumsy work of following the fresh tracks in the wet wood mould, and missed the one wild creature that he saw, for he shot at it rather by instinct than design, and was not sorry that his bullet went wide.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Indeed, love of the out-of-doors and the thrill of the chase, rather than the wish to slay, drew him into the woods for his brief respites from work and for recreation each summer.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Game there was aplenty, but he made clumsy work of following the fresh tracks in the wet wood mould, and missed the one wild creature that he saw, for he shot at it rather by instinct than design, and was not sorry that his bullet went wide.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Indeed, love of the out-of-doors and the thrill of the chase, rather than the wish to slay, drew him into the woods for his brief respites from work and for recreation each summer.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Game there was aplenty, but he made clumsy work of following the fresh tracks in the wet wood mould, and missed the one wild creature that he saw, for he shot at it rather by instinct than design, and was not sorry that his bullet went wide.
