used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SCOUTS IN CLOVER "THERE used to be a time," Uncle Caleb went on to remark, as he lifted the heavy wildcat, and started toward the door of his cabin, "when I was considered quite a sportsman.
in the past
From this reading But years ago I began to notice a change gradually taking place in my feelings.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I took every opportunity I could to be in the woods and on the water, shooting deer, quail, partridge, snipe, ducks, geese, brant and all such things, for my fancy seemed to run more in the line of small game than grizzly bears or lions, tigers, elephants and the like.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading I began to dislike taking life of any sort, and recently I have allowed many a fine chance to make a bag slip by, because I would sooner snap off a picture, and live on canned goods supplied from the store."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SCOUTS IN CLOVER "THERE used to be a time," Uncle Caleb went on to remark, as he lifted the heavy wildcat, and started toward the door of his cabin, "when I was considered quite a sportsman.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I began to dislike taking life of any sort, and recently I have allowed many a fine chance to make a bag slip by, because I would sooner snap off a picture, and live on canned goods supplied from the store."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I suppose many men find the same thing working when they grow older, and the fires of youth are spent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SCOUTS IN CLOVER "THERE used to be a time," Uncle Caleb went on to remark, as he lifted the heavy wildcat, and started toward the door of his cabin, "when I was considered quite a sportsman.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading I began to dislike taking life of any sort, and recently I have allowed many a fine chance to make a bag slip by, because I would sooner snap off a picture, and live on canned goods supplied from the store."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SCOUTS IN CLOVER "THERE used to be a time," Uncle Caleb went on to remark, as he lifted the heavy wildcat, and started toward the door of his cabin, "when I was considered quite a sportsman.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading I took every opportunity I could to be in the woods and on the water, shooting deer, quail, partridge, snipe, ducks, geese, brant and all such things, for my fancy seemed to run more in the line of small game than grizzly bears or lions, tigers, elephants and the like.
for the reason that
From this reading I began to dislike taking life of any sort, and recently I have allowed many a fine chance to make a bag slip by, because I would sooner snap off a picture, and live on canned goods supplied from the store."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But years ago I began to notice a change gradually taking place in my feelings.
brantnounUS /brænt/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading I took every opportunity I could to be in the woods and on the water, shooting deer, quail, partridge, snipe, ducks, geese, brant and all such things, for my fancy seemed to run more in the line of small game than grizzly bears or lions, tigers, elephants and the like.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But years ago I began to notice a change gradually taking place in my feelings.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I began to dislike taking life of any sort, and recently I have allowed many a fine chance to make a bag slip by, because I would sooner snap off a picture, and live on canned goods supplied from the store."
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading SCOUTS IN CLOVER "THERE used to be a time," Uncle Caleb went on to remark, as he lifted the heavy wildcat, and started toward the door of his cabin, "when I was considered quite a sportsman.
Caleb
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From this reading SCOUTS IN CLOVER "THERE used to be a time," Uncle Caleb went on to remark, as he lifted the heavy wildcat, and started toward the door of his cabin, "when I was considered quite a sportsman.
cannedadjectiveUS /kænd/
recorded for broadcast
From this reading I began to dislike taking life of any sort, and recently I have allowed many a fine chance to make a bag slip by, because I would sooner snap off a picture, and live on canned goods supplied from the store."
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I began to dislike taking life of any sort, and recently I have allowed many a fine chance to make a bag slip by, because I would sooner snap off a picture, and live on canned goods supplied from the store."
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading But years ago I began to notice a change gradually taking place in my feelings.
CLOVERnounUS /ˈkloʊvər/
a plant of the genus Trifolium
From this reading SCOUTS IN CLOVER "THERE used to be a time," Uncle Caleb went on to remark, as he lifted the heavy wildcat, and started toward the door of his cabin, "when I was considered quite a sportsman.
carefully weighed
From this reading SCOUTS IN CLOVER "THERE used to be a time," Uncle Caleb went on to remark, as he lifted the heavy wildcat, and started toward the door of his cabin, "when I was considered quite a sportsman.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I took every opportunity I could to be in the woods and on the water, shooting deer, quail, partridge, snipe, ducks, geese, brant and all such things, for my fancy seemed to run more in the line of small game than grizzly bears or lions, tigers, elephants and the like.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading I took every opportunity I could to be in the woods and on the water, shooting deer, quail, partridge, snipe, ducks, geese, brant and all such things, for my fancy seemed to run more in the line of small game than grizzly bears or lions, tigers, elephants and the like.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading I began to dislike taking life of any sort, and recently I have allowed many a fine chance to make a bag slip by, because I would sooner snap off a picture, and live on canned goods supplied from the store."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading SCOUTS IN CLOVER "THERE used to be a time," Uncle Caleb went on to remark, as he lifted the heavy wildcat, and started toward the door of his cabin, "when I was considered quite a sportsman.
ducksnounUS /dʌks/
plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
From this reading I took every opportunity I could to be in the woods and on the water, shooting deer, quail, partridge, snipe, ducks, geese, brant and all such things, for my fancy seemed to run more in the line of small game than grizzly bears or lions, tigers, elephants and the like.
elephantsnounUS /ˈeləfənts/
plural of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm
From this reading I took every opportunity I could to be in the woods and on the water, shooting deer, quail, partridge, snipe, ducks, geese, brant and all such things, for my fancy seemed to run more in the line of small game than grizzly bears or lions, tigers, elephants and the like.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I took every opportunity I could to be in the woods and on the water, shooting deer, quail, partridge, snipe, ducks, geese, brant and all such things, for my fancy seemed to run more in the line of small game than grizzly bears or lions, tigers, elephants and the like.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading I took every opportunity I could to be in the woods and on the water, shooting deer, quail, partridge, snipe, ducks, geese, brant and all such things, for my fancy seemed to run more in the line of small game than grizzly bears or lions, tigers, elephants and the like.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading But years ago I began to notice a change gradually taking place in my feelings.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I suppose many men find the same thing working when they grow older, and the fires of youth are spent.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading I began to dislike taking life of any sort, and recently I have allowed many a fine chance to make a bag slip by, because I would sooner snap off a picture, and live on canned goods supplied from the store."
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading I suppose many men find the same thing working when they grow older, and the fires of youth are spent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I took every opportunity I could to be in the woods and on the water, shooting deer, quail, partridge, snipe, ducks, geese, brant and all such things, for my fancy seemed to run more in the line of small game than grizzly bears or lions, tigers, elephants and the like.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I began to dislike taking life of any sort, and recently I have allowed many a fine chance to make a bag slip by, because I would sooner snap off a picture, and live on canned goods supplied from the store."
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading I took every opportunity I could to be in the woods and on the water, shooting deer, quail, partridge, snipe, ducks, geese, brant and all such things, for my fancy seemed to run more in the line of small game than grizzly bears or lions, tigers, elephants and the like.
geesenounUS /ɡiːs/
plural of “goose” — web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading I took every opportunity I could to be in the woods and on the water, shooting deer, quail, partridge, snipe, ducks, geese, brant and all such things, for my fancy seemed to run more in the line of small game than grizzly bears or lions, tigers, elephants and the like.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading I began to dislike taking life of any sort, and recently I have allowed many a fine chance to make a bag slip by, because I would sooner snap off a picture, and live on canned goods supplied from the store."
in a gradual manner
From this reading But years ago I began to notice a change gradually taking place in my feelings.
grizzlynounUS /ˈɡrɪzli/
powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America
From this reading I took every opportunity I could to be in the woods and on the water, shooting deer, quail, partridge, snipe, ducks, geese, brant and all such things, for my fancy seemed to run more in the line of small game than grizzly bears or lions, tigers, elephants and the like.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading I suppose many men find the same thing working when they grow older, and the fires of youth are spent.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I began to dislike taking life of any sort, and recently I have allowed many a fine chance to make a bag slip by, because I would sooner snap off a picture, and live on canned goods supplied from the store."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SCOUTS IN CLOVER "THERE used to be a time," Uncle Caleb went on to remark, as he lifted the heavy wildcat, and started toward the door of his cabin, "when I was considered quite a sportsman.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading SCOUTS IN CLOVER "THERE used to be a time," Uncle Caleb went on to remark, as he lifted the heavy wildcat, and started toward the door of his cabin, "when I was considered quite a sportsman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SCOUTS IN CLOVER "THERE used to be a time," Uncle Caleb went on to remark, as he lifted the heavy wildcat, and started toward the door of his cabin, "when I was considered quite a sportsman.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SCOUTS IN CLOVER "THERE used to be a time," Uncle Caleb went on to remark, as he lifted the heavy wildcat, and started toward the door of his cabin, "when I was considered quite a sportsman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SCOUTS IN CLOVER "THERE used to be a time," Uncle Caleb went on to remark, as he lifted the heavy wildcat, and started toward the door of his cabin, "when I was considered quite a sportsman.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I began to dislike taking life of any sort, and recently I have allowed many a fine chance to make a bag slip by, because I would sooner snap off a picture, and live on canned goods supplied from the store."
held up in the air
From this reading SCOUTS IN CLOVER "THERE used to be a time," Uncle Caleb went on to remark, as he lifted the heavy wildcat, and started toward the door of his cabin, "when I was considered quite a sportsman.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I took every opportunity I could to be in the woods and on the water, shooting deer, quail, partridge, snipe, ducks, geese, brant and all such things, for my fancy seemed to run more in the line of small game than grizzly bears or lions, tigers, elephants and the like.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading I took every opportunity I could to be in the woods and on the water, shooting deer, quail, partridge, snipe, ducks, geese, brant and all such things, for my fancy seemed to run more in the line of small game than grizzly bears or lions, tigers, elephants and the like.
lionsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading I took every opportunity I could to be in the woods and on the water, shooting deer, quail, partridge, snipe, ducks, geese, brant and all such things, for my fancy seemed to run more in the line of small game than grizzly bears or lions, tigers, elephants and the like.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I began to dislike taking life of any sort, and recently I have allowed many a fine chance to make a bag slip by, because I would sooner snap off a picture, and live on canned goods supplied from the store."
engage in
From this reading I began to dislike taking life of any sort, and recently I have allowed many a fine chance to make a bag slip by, because I would sooner snap off a picture, and live on canned goods supplied from the store."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I suppose many men find the same thing working when they grow older, and the fires of youth are spent.
the force of workers available
From this reading I suppose many men find the same thing working when they grow older, and the fires of youth are spent.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I took every opportunity I could to be in the woods and on the water, shooting deer, quail, partridge, snipe, ducks, geese, brant and all such things, for my fancy seemed to run more in the line of small game than grizzly bears or lions, tigers, elephants and the like.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I took every opportunity I could to be in the woods and on the water, shooting deer, quail, partridge, snipe, ducks, geese, brant and all such things, for my fancy seemed to run more in the line of small game than grizzly bears or lions, tigers, elephants and the like.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading But years ago I began to notice a change gradually taking place in my feelings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SCOUTS IN CLOVER "THERE used to be a time," Uncle Caleb went on to remark, as he lifted the heavy wildcat, and started toward the door of his cabin, "when I was considered quite a sportsman.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I began to dislike taking life of any sort, and recently I have allowed many a fine chance to make a bag slip by, because I would sooner snap off a picture, and live on canned goods supplied from the store."
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading I suppose many men find the same thing working when they grow older, and the fires of youth are spent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SCOUTS IN CLOVER "THERE used to be a time," Uncle Caleb went on to remark, as he lifted the heavy wildcat, and started toward the door of his cabin, "when I was considered quite a sportsman.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I took every opportunity I could to be in the woods and on the water, shooting deer, quail, partridge, snipe, ducks, geese, brant and all such things, for my fancy seemed to run more in the line of small game than grizzly bears or lions, tigers, elephants and the like.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I took every opportunity I could to be in the woods and on the water, shooting deer, quail, partridge, snipe, ducks, geese, brant and all such things, for my fancy seemed to run more in the line of small game than grizzly bears or lions, tigers, elephants and the like.
partridgenounUS /ˈpɑːrtrədʒ/
flesh of either quail or grouse
From this reading I took every opportunity I could to be in the woods and on the water, shooting deer, quail, partridge, snipe, ducks, geese, brant and all such things, for my fancy seemed to run more in the line of small game than grizzly bears or lions, tigers, elephants and the like.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading I began to dislike taking life of any sort, and recently I have allowed many a fine chance to make a bag slip by, because I would sooner snap off a picture, and live on canned goods supplied from the store."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But years ago I began to notice a change gradually taking place in my feelings.
quailverbUS /kweɪl/
draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading I took every opportunity I could to be in the woods and on the water, shooting deer, quail, partridge, snipe, ducks, geese, brant and all such things, for my fancy seemed to run more in the line of small game than grizzly bears or lions, tigers, elephants and the like.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading SCOUTS IN CLOVER "THERE used to be a time," Uncle Caleb went on to remark, as he lifted the heavy wildcat, and started toward the door of his cabin, "when I was considered quite a sportsman.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading I began to dislike taking life of any sort, and recently I have allowed many a fine chance to make a bag slip by, because I would sooner snap off a picture, and live on canned goods supplied from the store."
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading SCOUTS IN CLOVER "THERE used to be a time," Uncle Caleb went on to remark, as he lifted the heavy wildcat, and started toward the door of his cabin, "when I was considered quite a sportsman.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading I took every opportunity I could to be in the woods and on the water, shooting deer, quail, partridge, snipe, ducks, geese, brant and all such things, for my fancy seemed to run more in the line of small game than grizzly bears or lions, tigers, elephants and the like.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I suppose many men find the same thing working when they grow older, and the fires of youth are spent.
SCOUTSnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading SCOUTS IN CLOVER "THERE used to be a time," Uncle Caleb went on to remark, as he lifted the heavy wildcat, and started toward the door of his cabin, "when I was considered quite a sportsman.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I took every opportunity I could to be in the woods and on the water, shooting deer, quail, partridge, snipe, ducks, geese, brant and all such things, for my fancy seemed to run more in the line of small game than grizzly bears or lions, tigers, elephants and the like.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading I took every opportunity I could to be in the woods and on the water, shooting deer, quail, partridge, snipe, ducks, geese, brant and all such things, for my fancy seemed to run more in the line of small game than grizzly bears or lions, tigers, elephants and the like.
move stealthily
From this reading I began to dislike taking life of any sort, and recently I have allowed many a fine chance to make a bag slip by, because I would sooner snap off a picture, and live on canned goods supplied from the store."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I took every opportunity I could to be in the woods and on the water, shooting deer, quail, partridge, snipe, ducks, geese, brant and all such things, for my fancy seemed to run more in the line of small game than grizzly bears or lions, tigers, elephants and the like.
snapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading I began to dislike taking life of any sort, and recently I have allowed many a fine chance to make a bag slip by, because I would sooner snap off a picture, and live on canned goods supplied from the store."
snipeverbUS /snaɪp/
hunt or shoot snipe
From this reading I took every opportunity I could to be in the woods and on the water, shooting deer, quail, partridge, snipe, ducks, geese, brant and all such things, for my fancy seemed to run more in the line of small game than grizzly bears or lions, tigers, elephants and the like.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading I began to dislike taking life of any sort, and recently I have allowed many a fine chance to make a bag slip by, because I would sooner snap off a picture, and live on canned goods supplied from the store."
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I began to dislike taking life of any sort, and recently I have allowed many a fine chance to make a bag slip by, because I would sooner snap off a picture, and live on canned goods supplied from the store."
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading I suppose many men find the same thing working when they grow older, and the fires of youth are spent.
sportsmannounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmən/
someone who engages in sports
From this reading SCOUTS IN CLOVER "THERE used to be a time," Uncle Caleb went on to remark, as he lifted the heavy wildcat, and started toward the door of his cabin, "when I was considered quite a sportsman.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading SCOUTS IN CLOVER "THERE used to be a time," Uncle Caleb went on to remark, as he lifted the heavy wildcat, and started toward the door of his cabin, "when I was considered quite a sportsman.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading I began to dislike taking life of any sort, and recently I have allowed many a fine chance to make a bag slip by, because I would sooner snap off a picture, and live on canned goods supplied from the store."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I took every opportunity I could to be in the woods and on the water, shooting deer, quail, partridge, snipe, ducks, geese, brant and all such things, for my fancy seemed to run more in the line of small game than grizzly bears or lions, tigers, elephants and the like.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading I began to dislike taking life of any sort, and recently I have allowed many a fine chance to make a bag slip by, because I would sooner snap off a picture, and live on canned goods supplied from the store."
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose many men find the same thing working when they grow older, and the fires of youth are spent.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading But years ago I began to notice a change gradually taking place in my feelings.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I took every opportunity I could to be in the woods and on the water, shooting deer, quail, partridge, snipe, ducks, geese, brant and all such things, for my fancy seemed to run more in the line of small game than grizzly bears or lions, tigers, elephants and the like.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SCOUTS IN CLOVER "THERE used to be a time," Uncle Caleb went on to remark, as he lifted the heavy wildcat, and started toward the door of his cabin, "when I was considered quite a sportsman.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SCOUTS IN CLOVER "THERE used to be a time," Uncle Caleb went on to remark, as he lifted the heavy wildcat, and started toward the door of his cabin, "when I was considered quite a sportsman.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I suppose many men find the same thing working when they grow older, and the fires of youth are spent.
a special situation
From this reading I suppose many men find the same thing working when they grow older, and the fires of youth are spent.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I took every opportunity I could to be in the woods and on the water, shooting deer, quail, partridge, snipe, ducks, geese, brant and all such things, for my fancy seemed to run more in the line of small game than grizzly bears or lions, tigers, elephants and the like.
tigersnounUS /ˈtaɪɡərz/
a terrorist organization in Sri Lanka that began in 1970 as a student protest over the limited university access for Tamil students
From this reading I took every opportunity I could to be in the woods and on the water, shooting deer, quail, partridge, snipe, ducks, geese, brant and all such things, for my fancy seemed to run more in the line of small game than grizzly bears or lions, tigers, elephants and the like.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading SCOUTS IN CLOVER "THERE used to be a time," Uncle Caleb went on to remark, as he lifted the heavy wildcat, and started toward the door of his cabin, "when I was considered quite a sportsman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SCOUTS IN CLOVER "THERE used to be a time," Uncle Caleb went on to remark, as he lifted the heavy wildcat, and started toward the door of his cabin, "when I was considered quite a sportsman.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I took every opportunity I could to be in the woods and on the water, shooting deer, quail, partridge, snipe, ducks, geese, brant and all such things, for my fancy seemed to run more in the line of small game than grizzly bears or lions, tigers, elephants and the like.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading SCOUTS IN CLOVER "THERE used to be a time," Uncle Caleb went on to remark, as he lifted the heavy wildcat, and started toward the door of his cabin, "when I was considered quite a sportsman.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading SCOUTS IN CLOVER "THERE used to be a time," Uncle Caleb went on to remark, as he lifted the heavy wildcat, and started toward the door of his cabin, "when I was considered quite a sportsman.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading SCOUTS IN CLOVER "THERE used to be a time," Uncle Caleb went on to remark, as he lifted the heavy wildcat, and started toward the door of his cabin, "when I was considered quite a sportsman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SCOUTS IN CLOVER "THERE used to be a time," Uncle Caleb went on to remark, as he lifted the heavy wildcat, and started toward the door of his cabin, "when I was considered quite a sportsman.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading I took every opportunity I could to be in the woods and on the water, shooting deer, quail, partridge, snipe, ducks, geese, brant and all such things, for my fancy seemed to run more in the line of small game than grizzly bears or lions, tigers, elephants and the like.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SCOUTS IN CLOVER "THERE used to be a time," Uncle Caleb went on to remark, as he lifted the heavy wildcat, and started toward the door of his cabin, "when I was considered quite a sportsman.
at the time that
From this reading SCOUTS IN CLOVER "THERE used to be a time," Uncle Caleb went on to remark, as he lifted the heavy wildcat, and started toward the door of his cabin, "when I was considered quite a sportsman.
wildcatnounUS /ˈwaɪldkæt/
an exploratory oil well drilled in land not known to be an oil field
From this reading SCOUTS IN CLOVER "THERE used to be a time," Uncle Caleb went on to remark, as he lifted the heavy wildcat, and started toward the door of his cabin, "when I was considered quite a sportsman.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading I took every opportunity I could to be in the woods and on the water, shooting deer, quail, partridge, snipe, ducks, geese, brant and all such things, for my fancy seemed to run more in the line of small game than grizzly bears or lions, tigers, elephants and the like.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading I suppose many men find the same thing working when they grow older, and the fires of youth are spent.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I began to dislike taking life of any sort, and recently I have allowed many a fine chance to make a bag slip by, because I would sooner snap off a picture, and live on canned goods supplied from the store."
a late time of life
From this reading But years ago I began to notice a change gradually taking place in my feelings.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading I suppose many men find the same thing working when they grow older, and the fires of youth are spent.
