used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Imagine Walter's delight when on the following day the big chief sent for him, and after close questioning informed him that it was arranged for him to make a two days' trip to Lonesome Pond with Big Jim for the purpose of trying for the coveted photographs of wild deer in their native haunts.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Imagine Walter's delight when on the following day the big chief sent for him, and after close questioning informed him that it was arranged for him to make a two days' trip to Lonesome Pond with Big Jim for the purpose of trying for the coveted photographs of wild deer in their native haunts.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was an almost unprecedented honor for a first year boy.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The privilege of making such an expedition alone with one of the guides was reserved for the older boys, whose experience and training fitted them for the "roughing" which such a trip usually involved.
a cherished desire
From this reading When, therefore, he somewhat diffidently told Chief Woodhull of his ambition to secure some flashlight views of deer the chief listened attentively to the plans suggested for securing them, and promised to lay them before Dr. Merriam.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an almost unprecedented honor for a first year boy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When, therefore, he somewhat diffidently told Chief Woodhull of his ambition to secure some flashlight views of deer the chief listened attentively to the plans suggested for securing them, and promised to lay them before Dr. Merriam.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Imagine Walter's delight when on the following day the big chief sent for him, and after close questioning informed him that it was arranged for him to make a two days' trip to Lonesome Pond with Big Jim for the purpose of trying for the coveted photographs of wild deer in their native haunts.
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading When, therefore, he somewhat diffidently told Chief Woodhull of his ambition to secure some flashlight views of deer the chief listened attentively to the plans suggested for securing them, and promised to lay them before Dr. Merriam.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When, therefore, he somewhat diffidently told Chief Woodhull of his ambition to secure some flashlight views of deer the chief listened attentively to the plans suggested for securing them, and promised to lay them before Dr. Merriam.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading FIRST LESSONS Walter's skill with his camera gradually won for him the distinction of being the best photographer in camp.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading FIRST LESSONS Walter's skill with his camera gradually won for him the distinction of being the best photographer in camp.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Imagine Walter's delight when on the following day the big chief sent for him, and after close questioning informed him that it was arranged for him to make a two days' trip to Lonesome Pond with Big Jim for the purpose of trying for the coveted photographs of wild deer in their native haunts.
a youthful male person
From this reading It was an almost unprecedented honor for a first year boy.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The privilege of making such an expedition alone with one of the guides was reserved for the older boys, whose experience and training fitted them for the "roughing" which such a trip usually involved.
cameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading FIRST LESSONS Walter's skill with his camera gradually won for him the distinction of being the best photographer in camp.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading FIRST LESSONS Walter's skill with his camera gradually won for him the distinction of being the best photographer in camp.
a person who is in charge
From this reading When, therefore, he somewhat diffidently told Chief Woodhull of his ambition to secure some flashlight views of deer the chief listened attentively to the plans suggested for securing them, and promised to lay them before Dr. Merriam.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Imagine Walter's delight when on the following day the big chief sent for him, and after close questioning informed him that it was arranged for him to make a two days' trip to Lonesome Pond with Big Jim for the purpose of trying for the coveted photographs of wild deer in their native haunts.
covetedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvətɪd/
greatly desired
From this reading Imagine Walter's delight when on the following day the big chief sent for him, and after close questioning informed him that it was arranged for him to make a two days' trip to Lonesome Pond with Big Jim for the purpose of trying for the coveted photographs of wild deer in their native haunts.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Imagine Walter's delight when on the following day the big chief sent for him, and after close questioning informed him that it was arranged for him to make a two days' trip to Lonesome Pond with Big Jim for the purpose of trying for the coveted photographs of wild deer in their native haunts.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Imagine Walter's delight when on the following day the big chief sent for him, and after close questioning informed him that it was arranged for him to make a two days' trip to Lonesome Pond with Big Jim for the purpose of trying for the coveted photographs of wild deer in their native haunts.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading When, therefore, he somewhat diffidently told Chief Woodhull of his ambition to secure some flashlight views of deer the chief listened attentively to the plans suggested for securing them, and promised to lay them before Dr. Merriam.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Imagine Walter's delight when on the following day the big chief sent for him, and after close questioning informed him that it was arranged for him to make a two days' trip to Lonesome Pond with Big Jim for the purpose of trying for the coveted photographs of wild deer in their native haunts.
diffidentlyadverb
in a diffident manner
From this reading When, therefore, he somewhat diffidently told Chief Woodhull of his ambition to secure some flashlight views of deer the chief listened attentively to the plans suggested for securing them, and promised to lay them before Dr. Merriam.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading FIRST LESSONS Walter's skill with his camera gradually won for him the distinction of being the best photographer in camp.
Dr
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From this reading When, therefore, he somewhat diffidently told Chief Woodhull of his ambition to secure some flashlight views of deer the chief listened attentively to the plans suggested for securing them, and promised to lay them before Dr. Merriam.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The privilege of making such an expedition alone with one of the guides was reserved for the older boys, whose experience and training fitted them for the "roughing" which such a trip usually involved.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The privilege of making such an expedition alone with one of the guides was reserved for the older boys, whose experience and training fitted them for the "roughing" which such a trip usually involved.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST LESSONS Walter's skill with his camera gradually won for him the distinction of being the best photographer in camp.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading The privilege of making such an expedition alone with one of the guides was reserved for the older boys, whose experience and training fitted them for the "roughing" which such a trip usually involved.
flashlightnounUS /ˈflæʃlaɪt/
a small portable battery-powered electric lamp
From this reading When, therefore, he somewhat diffidently told Chief Woodhull of his ambition to secure some flashlight views of deer the chief listened attentively to the plans suggested for securing them, and promised to lay them before Dr. Merriam.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Imagine Walter's delight when on the following day the big chief sent for him, and after close questioning informed him that it was arranged for him to make a two days' trip to Lonesome Pond with Big Jim for the purpose of trying for the coveted photographs of wild deer in their native haunts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FIRST LESSONS Walter's skill with his camera gradually won for him the distinction of being the best photographer in camp.
in a gradual manner
From this reading FIRST LESSONS Walter's skill with his camera gradually won for him the distinction of being the best photographer in camp.
guidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading The privilege of making such an expedition alone with one of the guides was reserved for the older boys, whose experience and training fitted them for the "roughing" which such a trip usually involved.
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading Imagine Walter's delight when on the following day the big chief sent for him, and after close questioning informed him that it was arranged for him to make a two days' trip to Lonesome Pond with Big Jim for the purpose of trying for the coveted photographs of wild deer in their native haunts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When, therefore, he somewhat diffidently told Chief Woodhull of his ambition to secure some flashlight views of deer the chief listened attentively to the plans suggested for securing them, and promised to lay them before Dr. Merriam.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FIRST LESSONS Walter's skill with his camera gradually won for him the distinction of being the best photographer in camp.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FIRST LESSONS Walter's skill with his camera gradually won for him the distinction of being the best photographer in camp.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading It was an almost unprecedented honor for a first year boy.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Imagine Walter's delight when on the following day the big chief sent for him, and after close questioning informed him that it was arranged for him to make a two days' trip to Lonesome Pond with Big Jim for the purpose of trying for the coveted photographs of wild deer in their native haunts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FIRST LESSONS Walter's skill with his camera gradually won for him the distinction of being the best photographer in camp.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Imagine Walter's delight when on the following day the big chief sent for him, and after close questioning informed him that it was arranged for him to make a two days' trip to Lonesome Pond with Big Jim for the purpose of trying for the coveted photographs of wild deer in their native haunts.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading The privilege of making such an expedition alone with one of the guides was reserved for the older boys, whose experience and training fitted them for the "roughing" which such a trip usually involved.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Imagine Walter's delight when on the following day the big chief sent for him, and after close questioning informed him that it was arranged for him to make a two days' trip to Lonesome Pond with Big Jim for the purpose of trying for the coveted photographs of wild deer in their native haunts.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Imagine Walter's delight when on the following day the big chief sent for him, and after close questioning informed him that it was arranged for him to make a two days' trip to Lonesome Pond with Big Jim for the purpose of trying for the coveted photographs of wild deer in their native haunts.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When, therefore, he somewhat diffidently told Chief Woodhull of his ambition to secure some flashlight views of deer the chief listened attentively to the plans suggested for securing them, and promised to lay them before Dr. Merriam.
LESSONSnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading FIRST LESSONS Walter's skill with his camera gradually won for him the distinction of being the best photographer in camp.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading When, therefore, he somewhat diffidently told Chief Woodhull of his ambition to secure some flashlight views of deer the chief listened attentively to the plans suggested for securing them, and promised to lay them before Dr. Merriam.
LonesomeadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnsəm/
being the only one; single and isolated from others
From this reading Imagine Walter's delight when on the following day the big chief sent for him, and after close questioning informed him that it was arranged for him to make a two days' trip to Lonesome Pond with Big Jim for the purpose of trying for the coveted photographs of wild deer in their native haunts.
engage in
From this reading Imagine Walter's delight when on the following day the big chief sent for him, and after close questioning informed him that it was arranged for him to make a two days' trip to Lonesome Pond with Big Jim for the purpose of trying for the coveted photographs of wild deer in their native haunts.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The privilege of making such an expedition alone with one of the guides was reserved for the older boys, whose experience and training fitted them for the "roughing" which such a trip usually involved.
Merriam
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When, therefore, he somewhat diffidently told Chief Woodhull of his ambition to secure some flashlight views of deer the chief listened attentively to the plans suggested for securing them, and promised to lay them before Dr. Merriam.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Imagine Walter's delight when on the following day the big chief sent for him, and after close questioning informed him that it was arranged for him to make a two days' trip to Lonesome Pond with Big Jim for the purpose of trying for the coveted photographs of wild deer in their native haunts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIRST LESSONS Walter's skill with his camera gradually won for him the distinction of being the best photographer in camp.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The privilege of making such an expedition alone with one of the guides was reserved for the older boys, whose experience and training fitted them for the "roughing" which such a trip usually involved.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Imagine Walter's delight when on the following day the big chief sent for him, and after close questioning informed him that it was arranged for him to make a two days' trip to Lonesome Pond with Big Jim for the purpose of trying for the coveted photographs of wild deer in their native haunts.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The privilege of making such an expedition alone with one of the guides was reserved for the older boys, whose experience and training fitted them for the "roughing" which such a trip usually involved.
photographernounUS /fəˈtɑːɡrəfər/
someone who takes photographs professionally
From this reading FIRST LESSONS Walter's skill with his camera gradually won for him the distinction of being the best photographer in camp.
photographsnounUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræfs/
plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
From this reading Imagine Walter's delight when on the following day the big chief sent for him, and after close questioning informed him that it was arranged for him to make a two days' trip to Lonesome Pond with Big Jim for the purpose of trying for the coveted photographs of wild deer in their native haunts.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading When, therefore, he somewhat diffidently told Chief Woodhull of his ambition to secure some flashlight views of deer the chief listened attentively to the plans suggested for securing them, and promised to lay them before Dr. Merriam.
PondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading Imagine Walter's delight when on the following day the big chief sent for him, and after close questioning informed him that it was arranged for him to make a two days' trip to Lonesome Pond with Big Jim for the purpose of trying for the coveted photographs of wild deer in their native haunts.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading The privilege of making such an expedition alone with one of the guides was reserved for the older boys, whose experience and training fitted them for the "roughing" which such a trip usually involved.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading When, therefore, he somewhat diffidently told Chief Woodhull of his ambition to secure some flashlight views of deer the chief listened attentively to the plans suggested for securing them, and promised to lay them before Dr. Merriam.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Imagine Walter's delight when on the following day the big chief sent for him, and after close questioning informed him that it was arranged for him to make a two days' trip to Lonesome Pond with Big Jim for the purpose of trying for the coveted photographs of wild deer in their native haunts.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading Imagine Walter's delight when on the following day the big chief sent for him, and after close questioning informed him that it was arranged for him to make a two days' trip to Lonesome Pond with Big Jim for the purpose of trying for the coveted photographs of wild deer in their native haunts.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading The privilege of making such an expedition alone with one of the guides was reserved for the older boys, whose experience and training fitted them for the "roughing" which such a trip usually involved.
roughingverbUS /ˈrʌfɪŋ/
-ing form of “rough” — prepare in preliminary or sketchy form
From this reading The privilege of making such an expedition alone with one of the guides was reserved for the older boys, whose experience and training fitted them for the "roughing" which such a trip usually involved.
get by special effort
From this reading When, therefore, he somewhat diffidently told Chief Woodhull of his ambition to secure some flashlight views of deer the chief listened attentively to the plans suggested for securing them, and promised to lay them before Dr. Merriam.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading When, therefore, he somewhat diffidently told Chief Woodhull of his ambition to secure some flashlight views of deer the chief listened attentively to the plans suggested for securing them, and promised to lay them before Dr. Merriam.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Imagine Walter's delight when on the following day the big chief sent for him, and after close questioning informed him that it was arranged for him to make a two days' trip to Lonesome Pond with Big Jim for the purpose of trying for the coveted photographs of wild deer in their native haunts.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading FIRST LESSONS Walter's skill with his camera gradually won for him the distinction of being the best photographer in camp.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When, therefore, he somewhat diffidently told Chief Woodhull of his ambition to secure some flashlight views of deer the chief listened attentively to the plans suggested for securing them, and promised to lay them before Dr. Merriam.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading When, therefore, he somewhat diffidently told Chief Woodhull of his ambition to secure some flashlight views of deer the chief listened attentively to the plans suggested for securing them, and promised to lay them before Dr. Merriam.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The privilege of making such an expedition alone with one of the guides was reserved for the older boys, whose experience and training fitted them for the "roughing" which such a trip usually involved.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading When, therefore, he somewhat diffidently told Chief Woodhull of his ambition to secure some flashlight views of deer the chief listened attentively to the plans suggested for securing them, and promised to lay them before Dr. Merriam.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Imagine Walter's delight when on the following day the big chief sent for him, and after close questioning informed him that it was arranged for him to make a two days' trip to Lonesome Pond with Big Jim for the purpose of trying for the coveted photographs of wild deer in their native haunts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIRST LESSONS Walter's skill with his camera gradually won for him the distinction of being the best photographer in camp.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Imagine Walter's delight when on the following day the big chief sent for him, and after close questioning informed him that it was arranged for him to make a two days' trip to Lonesome Pond with Big Jim for the purpose of trying for the coveted photographs of wild deer in their native haunts.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When, therefore, he somewhat diffidently told Chief Woodhull of his ambition to secure some flashlight views of deer the chief listened attentively to the plans suggested for securing them, and promised to lay them before Dr. Merriam.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading When, therefore, he somewhat diffidently told Chief Woodhull of his ambition to secure some flashlight views of deer the chief listened attentively to the plans suggested for securing them, and promised to lay them before Dr. Merriam.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When, therefore, he somewhat diffidently told Chief Woodhull of his ambition to secure some flashlight views of deer the chief listened attentively to the plans suggested for securing them, and promised to lay them before Dr. Merriam.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When, therefore, he somewhat diffidently told Chief Woodhull of his ambition to secure some flashlight views of deer the chief listened attentively to the plans suggested for securing them, and promised to lay them before Dr. Merriam.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading The privilege of making such an expedition alone with one of the guides was reserved for the older boys, whose experience and training fitted them for the "roughing" which such a trip usually involved.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Imagine Walter's delight when on the following day the big chief sent for him, and after close questioning informed him that it was arranged for him to make a two days' trip to Lonesome Pond with Big Jim for the purpose of trying for the coveted photographs of wild deer in their native haunts.
hard to endure
From this reading Imagine Walter's delight when on the following day the big chief sent for him, and after close questioning informed him that it was arranged for him to make a two days' trip to Lonesome Pond with Big Jim for the purpose of trying for the coveted photographs of wild deer in their native haunts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Imagine Walter's delight when on the following day the big chief sent for him, and after close questioning informed him that it was arranged for him to make a two days' trip to Lonesome Pond with Big Jim for the purpose of trying for the coveted photographs of wild deer in their native haunts.
unprecedentedadjectiveUS /ənˈpresɪdentɪd/
having no precedent; novel
From this reading It was an almost unprecedented honor for a first year boy.
under normal conditions
From this reading The privilege of making such an expedition alone with one of the guides was reserved for the older boys, whose experience and training fitted them for the "roughing" which such a trip usually involved.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading When, therefore, he somewhat diffidently told Chief Woodhull of his ambition to secure some flashlight views of deer the chief listened attentively to the plans suggested for securing them, and promised to lay them before Dr. Merriam.
Walter'snounUS /ˈwɔːltərz/
possessive form of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading FIRST LESSONS Walter's skill with his camera gradually won for him the distinction of being the best photographer in camp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Imagine Walter's delight when on the following day the big chief sent for him, and after close questioning informed him that it was arranged for him to make a two days' trip to Lonesome Pond with Big Jim for the purpose of trying for the coveted photographs of wild deer in their native haunts.
at the time that
From this reading When, therefore, he somewhat diffidently told Chief Woodhull of his ambition to secure some flashlight views of deer the chief listened attentively to the plans suggested for securing them, and promised to lay them before Dr. Merriam.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The privilege of making such an expedition alone with one of the guides was reserved for the older boys, whose experience and training fitted them for the "roughing" which such a trip usually involved.
belonging to which person
From this reading The privilege of making such an expedition alone with one of the guides was reserved for the older boys, whose experience and training fitted them for the "roughing" which such a trip usually involved.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Imagine Walter's delight when on the following day the big chief sent for him, and after close questioning informed him that it was arranged for him to make a two days' trip to Lonesome Pond with Big Jim for the purpose of trying for the coveted photographs of wild deer in their native haunts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FIRST LESSONS Walter's skill with his camera gradually won for him the distinction of being the best photographer in camp.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading FIRST LESSONS Walter's skill with his camera gradually won for him the distinction of being the best photographer in camp.
WoodhullnounUS /ˈwʊdhʌl/
United States advocate of women's suffrage; in 1872 she was the first woman to run for the United States presidency (1838-1927)
From this reading When, therefore, he somewhat diffidently told Chief Woodhull of his ambition to secure some flashlight views of deer the chief listened attentively to the plans suggested for securing them, and promised to lay them before Dr. Merriam.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was an almost unprecedented honor for a first year boy.
