Chapter XXIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Many lives have been lost and many painful and disfiguring wounds carried to the grave because a man’s nerve has failed him at the critical moment when hunting dangerous game.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He knew only too well that to the tyro at big game shooting any large animal appears about twice as large and ferocious as it really is.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Steady!” came Jim’s voice from above, vibrant with agitation.

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading Steady!” came Jim’s voice from above, vibrant with agitation.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He knew only too well that to the tyro at big game shooting any large animal appears about twice as large and ferocious as it really is.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading He knew only too well that to the tyro at big game shooting any large animal appears about twice as large and ferocious as it really is.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He knew only too well that to the tyro at big game shooting any large animal appears about twice as large and ferocious as it really is.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He knew only too well that to the tyro at big game shooting any large animal appears about twice as large and ferocious as it really is.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He knew only too well that to the tyro at big game shooting any large animal appears about twice as large and ferocious as it really is.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He knew only too well that to the tyro at big game shooting any large animal appears about twice as large and ferocious as it really is.

for the reason that

From this reading Many lives have been lost and many painful and disfiguring wounds carried to the grave because a man’s nerve has failed him at the critical moment when hunting dangerous game.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Many lives have been lost and many painful and disfiguring wounds carried to the grave because a man’s nerve has failed him at the critical moment when hunting dangerous game.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He knew only too well that to the tyro at big game shooting any large animal appears about twice as large and ferocious as it really is.

a youthful male person

From this reading “Steady, boy!

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Steady!” came Jim’s voice from above, vibrant with agitation.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Many lives have been lost and many painful and disfiguring wounds carried to the grave because a man’s nerve has failed him at the critical moment when hunting dangerous game.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading Many lives have been lost and many painful and disfiguring wounds carried to the grave because a man’s nerve has failed him at the critical moment when hunting dangerous game.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Many lives have been lost and many painful and disfiguring wounds carried to the grave because a man’s nerve has failed him at the critical moment when hunting dangerous game.

-ing form of “disfigure” — mar or spoil the appearance of

From this reading Many lives have been lost and many painful and disfiguring wounds carried to the grave because a man’s nerve has failed him at the critical moment when hunting dangerous game.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Many lives have been lost and many painful and disfiguring wounds carried to the grave because a man’s nerve has failed him at the critical moment when hunting dangerous game.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading He knew only too well that to the tyro at big game shooting any large animal appears about twice as large and ferocious as it really is.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading FIGHTING MOUNTAIN LIONS.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Steady!” came Jim’s voice from above, vibrant with agitation.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading He knew only too well that to the tyro at big game shooting any large animal appears about twice as large and ferocious as it really is.

death of a person

From this reading Many lives have been lost and many painful and disfiguring wounds carried to the grave because a man’s nerve has failed him at the critical moment when hunting dangerous game.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Many lives have been lost and many painful and disfiguring wounds carried to the grave because a man’s nerve has failed him at the critical moment when hunting dangerous game.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Many lives have been lost and many painful and disfiguring wounds carried to the grave because a man’s nerve has failed him at the critical moment when hunting dangerous game.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He knew only too well that to the tyro at big game shooting any large animal appears about twice as large and ferocious as it really is.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Many lives have been lost and many painful and disfiguring wounds carried to the grave because a man’s nerve has failed him at the critical moment when hunting dangerous game.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading Many lives have been lost and many painful and disfiguring wounds carried to the grave because a man’s nerve has failed him at the critical moment when hunting dangerous game.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He knew only too well that to the tyro at big game shooting any large animal appears about twice as large and ferocious as it really is.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He knew only too well that to the tyro at big game shooting any large animal appears about twice as large and ferocious as it really is.

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From this reading Steady!” came Jim’s voice from above, vibrant with agitation.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew only too well that to the tyro at big game shooting any large animal appears about twice as large and ferocious as it really is.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He knew only too well that to the tyro at big game shooting any large animal appears about twice as large and ferocious as it really is.

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 FIGHTING MOUNTAIN LIONS.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Many lives have been lost and many painful and disfiguring wounds carried to the grave because a man’s nerve has failed him at the critical moment when hunting dangerous game.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Many lives have been lost and many painful and disfiguring wounds carried to the grave because a man’s nerve has failed him at the critical moment when hunting dangerous game.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Many lives have been lost and many painful and disfiguring wounds carried to the grave because a man’s nerve has failed him at the critical moment when hunting dangerous game.

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 Many lives have been lost and many painful and disfiguring wounds carried to the grave because a man’s nerve has failed him at the critical moment when hunting dangerous game.

a particular point in time

From this reading Many lives have been lost and many painful and disfiguring wounds carried to the grave because a man’s nerve has failed him at the critical moment when hunting dangerous game.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading FIGHTING MOUNTAIN LIONS.

any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

From this reading Many lives have been lost and many painful and disfiguring wounds carried to the grave because a man’s nerve has failed him at the critical moment when hunting dangerous game.

and nothing more

From this reading He knew only too well that to the tyro at big game shooting any large animal appears about twice as large and ferocious as it really is.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading Many lives have been lost and many painful and disfiguring wounds carried to the grave because a man’s nerve has failed him at the critical moment when hunting dangerous game.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading He knew only too well that to the tyro at big game shooting any large animal appears about twice as large and ferocious as it really is.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading He knew only too well that to the tyro at big game shooting any large animal appears about twice as large and ferocious as it really is.

make steady

From this reading “Steady, boy!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He knew only too well that to the tyro at big game shooting any large animal appears about twice as large and ferocious as it really is.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading He knew only too well that to the tyro at big game shooting any large animal appears about twice as large and ferocious as it really is.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He knew only too well that to the tyro at big game shooting any large animal appears about twice as large and ferocious as it really is.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He knew only too well that to the tyro at big game shooting any large animal appears about twice as large and ferocious as it really is.

two times

From this reading He knew only too well that to the tyro at big game shooting any large animal appears about twice as large and ferocious as it really is.

someone new to a field or activity

From this reading He knew only too well that to the tyro at big game shooting any large animal appears about twice as large and ferocious as it really is.

vigorous and animated

From this reading Steady!” came Jim’s voice from above, vibrant with agitation.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Steady!” came Jim’s voice from above, vibrant with agitation.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He knew only too well that to the tyro at big game shooting any large animal appears about twice as large and ferocious as it really is.

at the time that

From this reading Many lives have been lost and many painful and disfiguring wounds carried to the grave because a man’s nerve has failed him at the critical moment when hunting dangerous game.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Steady!” came Jim’s voice from above, vibrant with agitation.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Many lives have been lost and many painful and disfiguring wounds carried to the grave because a man’s nerve has failed him at the critical moment when hunting dangerous game.