used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STANLEY'S HUNTING ADVENTURES.--AFRICA THE FIELD FOR THE SPORTSMAN.--HUNTING IN SOUTH AFRICA.--NIGHT-SHOOTING AT WATER-HOLES AND SPRINGS.--ABUNDANCE OF GAME.--DANGER OF THIS KIND OF SPORT.--LIONS AND ELEPHANTS.--MAN-EATING LIONS.--IN THE JAWS OF A LION.--DR.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One day while our friends were discussing "Through the Dark Continent" and considering its admirable qualities as a book of travel, Frank remarked that there were few volumes of African exploration which had so little to say about hunting adventures.
ABUNDANCEnounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading STANLEY'S HUNTING ADVENTURES.--AFRICA THE FIELD FOR THE SPORTSMAN.--HUNTING IN SOUTH AFRICA.--NIGHT-SHOOTING AT WATER-HOLES AND SPRINGS.--ABUNDANCE OF GAME.--DANGER OF THIS KIND OF SPORT.--LIONS AND ELEPHANTS.--MAN-EATING LIONS.--IN THE JAWS OF A LION.--DR.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading One day while our friends were discussing "Through the Dark Continent" and considering its admirable qualities as a book of travel, Frank remarked that there were few volumes of African exploration which had so little to say about hunting adventures.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading STANLEY'S HUNTING ADVENTURES.--AFRICA THE FIELD FOR THE SPORTSMAN.--HUNTING IN SOUTH AFRICA.--NIGHT-SHOOTING AT WATER-HOLES AND SPRINGS.--ABUNDANCE OF GAME.--DANGER OF THIS KIND OF SPORT.--LIONS AND ELEPHANTS.--MAN-EATING LIONS.--IN THE JAWS OF A LION.--DR.
AFRICAnounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading STANLEY'S HUNTING ADVENTURES.--AFRICA THE FIELD FOR THE SPORTSMAN.--HUNTING IN SOUTH AFRICA.--NIGHT-SHOOTING AT WATER-HOLES AND SPRINGS.--ABUNDANCE OF GAME.--DANGER OF THIS KIND OF SPORT.--LIONS AND ELEPHANTS.--MAN-EATING LIONS.--IN THE JAWS OF A LION.--DR.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading One day while our friends were discussing "Through the Dark Continent" and considering its admirable qualities as a book of travel, Frank remarked that there were few volumes of African exploration which had so little to say about hunting adventures.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STANLEY'S HUNTING ADVENTURES.--AFRICA THE FIELD FOR THE SPORTSMAN.--HUNTING IN SOUTH AFRICA.--NIGHT-SHOOTING AT WATER-HOLES AND SPRINGS.--ABUNDANCE OF GAME.--DANGER OF THIS KIND OF SPORT.--LIONS AND ELEPHANTS.--MAN-EATING LIONS.--IN THE JAWS OF A LION.--DR.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One day while our friends were discussing "Through the Dark Continent" and considering its admirable qualities as a book of travel, Frank remarked that there were few volumes of African exploration which had so little to say about hunting adventures.
ascertainingverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “ascertain” — establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading "I suppose the reason may be found," he continued, "in the fact that Mr. Stanley was too busy with his work of ascertaining the characteristics of the country and people to give time to hunting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading STANLEY'S HUNTING ADVENTURES.--AFRICA THE FIELD FOR THE SPORTSMAN.--HUNTING IN SOUTH AFRICA.--NIGHT-SHOOTING AT WATER-HOLES AND SPRINGS.--ABUNDANCE OF GAME.--DANGER OF THIS KIND OF SPORT.--LIONS AND ELEPHANTS.--MAN-EATING LIONS.--IN THE JAWS OF A LION.--DR.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I suppose the reason may be found," he continued, "in the fact that Mr. Stanley was too busy with his work of ascertaining the characteristics of the country and people to give time to hunting.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading One day while our friends were discussing "Through the Dark Continent" and considering its admirable qualities as a book of travel, Frank remarked that there were few volumes of African exploration which had so little to say about hunting adventures.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Occasionally he shot game to supply his people with meat, but in telling the story of his few shooting experiences he is exceedingly brief."
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading "I suppose the reason may be found," he continued, "in the fact that Mr. Stanley was too busy with his work of ascertaining the characteristics of the country and people to give time to hunting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Occasionally he shot game to supply his people with meat, but in telling the story of his few shooting experiences he is exceedingly brief."
CHAILLU
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From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S NARROW ESCAPE.--THE HOPO, OR GAME-TRAP ON A LARGE SCALE.--DU CHAILLU AND HIS ADVENTURES.--SHOOTING THE GORILLA.--RESEMBLANCE OF THE GORILLA TO MAN.--PRODIGIOUS STRENGTH OF THE GORILLA.--HOW HE IS HUNTED.--THE END.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading "I suppose the reason may be found," he continued, "in the fact that Mr. Stanley was too busy with his work of ascertaining the characteristics of the country and people to give time to hunting.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading One day while our friends were discussing "Through the Dark Continent" and considering its admirable qualities as a book of travel, Frank remarked that there were few volumes of African exploration which had so little to say about hunting adventures.
ContinentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading One day while our friends were discussing "Through the Dark Continent" and considering its admirable qualities as a book of travel, Frank remarked that there were few volumes of African exploration which had so little to say about hunting adventures.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "I suppose the reason may be found," he continued, "in the fact that Mr. Stanley was too busy with his work of ascertaining the characteristics of the country and people to give time to hunting.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "I suppose the reason may be found," he continued, "in the fact that Mr. Stanley was too busy with his work of ascertaining the characteristics of the country and people to give time to hunting.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading STANLEY'S HUNTING ADVENTURES.--AFRICA THE FIELD FOR THE SPORTSMAN.--HUNTING IN SOUTH AFRICA.--NIGHT-SHOOTING AT WATER-HOLES AND SPRINGS.--ABUNDANCE OF GAME.--DANGER OF THIS KIND OF SPORT.--LIONS AND ELEPHANTS.--MAN-EATING LIONS.--IN THE JAWS OF A LION.--DR.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading One day while our friends were discussing "Through the Dark Continent" and considering its admirable qualities as a book of travel, Frank remarked that there were few volumes of African exploration which had so little to say about hunting adventures.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day while our friends were discussing "Through the Dark Continent" and considering its admirable qualities as a book of travel, Frank remarked that there were few volumes of African exploration which had so little to say about hunting adventures.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading One day while our friends were discussing "Through the Dark Continent" and considering its admirable qualities as a book of travel, Frank remarked that there were few volumes of African exploration which had so little to say about hunting adventures.
DR
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From this reading STANLEY'S HUNTING ADVENTURES.--AFRICA THE FIELD FOR THE SPORTSMAN.--HUNTING IN SOUTH AFRICA.--NIGHT-SHOOTING AT WATER-HOLES AND SPRINGS.--ABUNDANCE OF GAME.--DANGER OF THIS KIND OF SPORT.--LIONS AND ELEPHANTS.--MAN-EATING LIONS.--IN THE JAWS OF A LION.--DR.
DU
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From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S NARROW ESCAPE.--THE HOPO, OR GAME-TRAP ON A LARGE SCALE.--DU CHAILLU AND HIS ADVENTURES.--SHOOTING THE GORILLA.--RESEMBLANCE OF THE GORILLA TO MAN.--PRODIGIOUS STRENGTH OF THE GORILLA.--HOW HE IS HUNTED.--THE END.
ELEPHANTSnounUS /ˈeləfənts/
plural of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm
From this reading STANLEY'S HUNTING ADVENTURES.--AFRICA THE FIELD FOR THE SPORTSMAN.--HUNTING IN SOUTH AFRICA.--NIGHT-SHOOTING AT WATER-HOLES AND SPRINGS.--ABUNDANCE OF GAME.--DANGER OF THIS KIND OF SPORT.--LIONS AND ELEPHANTS.--MAN-EATING LIONS.--IN THE JAWS OF A LION.--DR.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S NARROW ESCAPE.--THE HOPO, OR GAME-TRAP ON A LARGE SCALE.--DU CHAILLU AND HIS ADVENTURES.--SHOOTING THE GORILLA.--RESEMBLANCE OF THE GORILLA TO MAN.--PRODIGIOUS STRENGTH OF THE GORILLA.--HOW HE IS HUNTED.--THE END.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S NARROW ESCAPE.--THE HOPO, OR GAME-TRAP ON A LARGE SCALE.--DU CHAILLU AND HIS ADVENTURES.--SHOOTING THE GORILLA.--RESEMBLANCE OF THE GORILLA TO MAN.--PRODIGIOUS STRENGTH OF THE GORILLA.--HOW HE IS HUNTED.--THE END.
to an extreme degree
From this reading Occasionally he shot game to supply his people with meat, but in telling the story of his few shooting experiences he is exceedingly brief."
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Occasionally he shot game to supply his people with meat, but in telling the story of his few shooting experiences he is exceedingly brief."
explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading One day while our friends were discussing "Through the Dark Continent" and considering its admirable qualities as a book of travel, Frank remarked that there were few volumes of African exploration which had so little to say about hunting adventures.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "I suppose the reason may be found," he continued, "in the fact that Mr. Stanley was too busy with his work of ascertaining the characteristics of the country and people to give time to hunting.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading One day while our friends were discussing "Through the Dark Continent" and considering its admirable qualities as a book of travel, Frank remarked that there were few volumes of African exploration which had so little to say about hunting adventures.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading STANLEY'S HUNTING ADVENTURES.--AFRICA THE FIELD FOR THE SPORTSMAN.--HUNTING IN SOUTH AFRICA.--NIGHT-SHOOTING AT WATER-HOLES AND SPRINGS.--ABUNDANCE OF GAME.--DANGER OF THIS KIND OF SPORT.--LIONS AND ELEPHANTS.--MAN-EATING LIONS.--IN THE JAWS OF A LION.--DR.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading STANLEY'S HUNTING ADVENTURES.--AFRICA THE FIELD FOR THE SPORTSMAN.--HUNTING IN SOUTH AFRICA.--NIGHT-SHOOTING AT WATER-HOLES AND SPRINGS.--ABUNDANCE OF GAME.--DANGER OF THIS KIND OF SPORT.--LIONS AND ELEPHANTS.--MAN-EATING LIONS.--IN THE JAWS OF A LION.--DR.
set up or found
From this reading "I suppose the reason may be found," he continued, "in the fact that Mr. Stanley was too busy with his work of ascertaining the characteristics of the country and people to give time to hunting.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading One day while our friends were discussing "Through the Dark Continent" and considering its admirable qualities as a book of travel, Frank remarked that there were few volumes of African exploration which had so little to say about hunting adventures.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading One day while our friends were discussing "Through the Dark Continent" and considering its admirable qualities as a book of travel, Frank remarked that there were few volumes of African exploration which had so little to say about hunting adventures.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading STANLEY'S HUNTING ADVENTURES.--AFRICA THE FIELD FOR THE SPORTSMAN.--HUNTING IN SOUTH AFRICA.--NIGHT-SHOOTING AT WATER-HOLES AND SPRINGS.--ABUNDANCE OF GAME.--DANGER OF THIS KIND OF SPORT.--LIONS AND ELEPHANTS.--MAN-EATING LIONS.--IN THE JAWS OF A LION.--DR.
GAME-TRAP
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From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S NARROW ESCAPE.--THE HOPO, OR GAME-TRAP ON A LARGE SCALE.--DU CHAILLU AND HIS ADVENTURES.--SHOOTING THE GORILLA.--RESEMBLANCE OF THE GORILLA TO MAN.--PRODIGIOUS STRENGTH OF THE GORILLA.--HOW HE IS HUNTED.--THE END.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I suppose the reason may be found," he continued, "in the fact that Mr. Stanley was too busy with his work of ascertaining the characteristics of the country and people to give time to hunting.
GORILLAnounUS /ɡərˈɪlə/
largest anthropoid ape; terrestrial and vegetarian; of forests of central west Africa
From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S NARROW ESCAPE.--THE HOPO, OR GAME-TRAP ON A LARGE SCALE.--DU CHAILLU AND HIS ADVENTURES.--SHOOTING THE GORILLA.--RESEMBLANCE OF THE GORILLA TO MAN.--PRODIGIOUS STRENGTH OF THE GORILLA.--HOW HE IS HUNTED.--THE END.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One day while our friends were discussing "Through the Dark Continent" and considering its admirable qualities as a book of travel, Frank remarked that there were few volumes of African exploration which had so little to say about hunting adventures.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S NARROW ESCAPE.--THE HOPO, OR GAME-TRAP ON A LARGE SCALE.--DU CHAILLU AND HIS ADVENTURES.--SHOOTING THE GORILLA.--RESEMBLANCE OF THE GORILLA TO MAN.--PRODIGIOUS STRENGTH OF THE GORILLA.--HOW HE IS HUNTED.--THE END.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S NARROW ESCAPE.--THE HOPO, OR GAME-TRAP ON A LARGE SCALE.--DU CHAILLU AND HIS ADVENTURES.--SHOOTING THE GORILLA.--RESEMBLANCE OF THE GORILLA TO MAN.--PRODIGIOUS STRENGTH OF THE GORILLA.--HOW HE IS HUNTED.--THE END.
HOPO
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From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S NARROW ESCAPE.--THE HOPO, OR GAME-TRAP ON A LARGE SCALE.--DU CHAILLU AND HIS ADVENTURES.--SHOOTING THE GORILLA.--RESEMBLANCE OF THE GORILLA TO MAN.--PRODIGIOUS STRENGTH OF THE GORILLA.--HOW HE IS HUNTED.--THE END.
HOW
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From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S NARROW ESCAPE.--THE HOPO, OR GAME-TRAP ON A LARGE SCALE.--DU CHAILLU AND HIS ADVENTURES.--SHOOTING THE GORILLA.--RESEMBLANCE OF THE GORILLA TO MAN.--PRODIGIOUS STRENGTH OF THE GORILLA.--HOW HE IS HUNTED.--THE END.
HUNTEDadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S NARROW ESCAPE.--THE HOPO, OR GAME-TRAP ON A LARGE SCALE.--DU CHAILLU AND HIS ADVENTURES.--SHOOTING THE GORILLA.--RESEMBLANCE OF THE GORILLA TO MAN.--PRODIGIOUS STRENGTH OF THE GORILLA.--HOW HE IS HUNTED.--THE END.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading STANLEY'S HUNTING ADVENTURES.--AFRICA THE FIELD FOR THE SPORTSMAN.--HUNTING IN SOUTH AFRICA.--NIGHT-SHOOTING AT WATER-HOLES AND SPRINGS.--ABUNDANCE OF GAME.--DANGER OF THIS KIND OF SPORT.--LIONS AND ELEPHANTS.--MAN-EATING LIONS.--IN THE JAWS OF A LION.--DR.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suppose the reason may be found," he continued, "in the fact that Mr. Stanley was too busy with his work of ascertaining the characteristics of the country and people to give time to hunting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STANLEY'S HUNTING ADVENTURES.--AFRICA THE FIELD FOR THE SPORTSMAN.--HUNTING IN SOUTH AFRICA.--NIGHT-SHOOTING AT WATER-HOLES AND SPRINGS.--ABUNDANCE OF GAME.--DANGER OF THIS KIND OF SPORT.--LIONS AND ELEPHANTS.--MAN-EATING LIONS.--IN THE JAWS OF A LION.--DR.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S NARROW ESCAPE.--THE HOPO, OR GAME-TRAP ON A LARGE SCALE.--DU CHAILLU AND HIS ADVENTURES.--SHOOTING THE GORILLA.--RESEMBLANCE OF THE GORILLA TO MAN.--PRODIGIOUS STRENGTH OF THE GORILLA.--HOW HE IS HUNTED.--THE END.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading One day while our friends were discussing "Through the Dark Continent" and considering its admirable qualities as a book of travel, Frank remarked that there were few volumes of African exploration which had so little to say about hunting adventures.
JAWSnounUS /dʒɔːz/
plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
From this reading STANLEY'S HUNTING ADVENTURES.--AFRICA THE FIELD FOR THE SPORTSMAN.--HUNTING IN SOUTH AFRICA.--NIGHT-SHOOTING AT WATER-HOLES AND SPRINGS.--ABUNDANCE OF GAME.--DANGER OF THIS KIND OF SPORT.--LIONS AND ELEPHANTS.--MAN-EATING LIONS.--IN THE JAWS OF A LION.--DR.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading STANLEY'S HUNTING ADVENTURES.--AFRICA THE FIELD FOR THE SPORTSMAN.--HUNTING IN SOUTH AFRICA.--NIGHT-SHOOTING AT WATER-HOLES AND SPRINGS.--ABUNDANCE OF GAME.--DANGER OF THIS KIND OF SPORT.--LIONS AND ELEPHANTS.--MAN-EATING LIONS.--IN THE JAWS OF A LION.--DR.
LARGEadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S NARROW ESCAPE.--THE HOPO, OR GAME-TRAP ON A LARGE SCALE.--DU CHAILLU AND HIS ADVENTURES.--SHOOTING THE GORILLA.--RESEMBLANCE OF THE GORILLA TO MAN.--PRODIGIOUS STRENGTH OF THE GORILLA.--HOW HE IS HUNTED.--THE END.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading STANLEY'S HUNTING ADVENTURES.--AFRICA THE FIELD FOR THE SPORTSMAN.--HUNTING IN SOUTH AFRICA.--NIGHT-SHOOTING AT WATER-HOLES AND SPRINGS.--ABUNDANCE OF GAME.--DANGER OF THIS KIND OF SPORT.--LIONS AND ELEPHANTS.--MAN-EATING LIONS.--IN THE JAWS OF A LION.--DR.
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 STANLEY'S HUNTING ADVENTURES.--AFRICA THE FIELD FOR THE SPORTSMAN.--HUNTING IN SOUTH AFRICA.--NIGHT-SHOOTING AT WATER-HOLES AND SPRINGS.--ABUNDANCE OF GAME.--DANGER OF THIS KIND OF SPORT.--LIONS AND ELEPHANTS.--MAN-EATING LIONS.--IN THE JAWS OF A LION.--DR.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One day while our friends were discussing "Through the Dark Continent" and considering its admirable qualities as a book of travel, Frank remarked that there were few volumes of African exploration which had so little to say about hunting adventures.
LIVINGSTONE'SnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋstoʊnz/
possessive form of “livingstone” — Scottish missionary and explorer who discovered the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls (1813-1873)
From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S NARROW ESCAPE.--THE HOPO, OR GAME-TRAP ON A LARGE SCALE.--DU CHAILLU AND HIS ADVENTURES.--SHOOTING THE GORILLA.--RESEMBLANCE OF THE GORILLA TO MAN.--PRODIGIOUS STRENGTH OF THE GORILLA.--HOW HE IS HUNTED.--THE END.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S NARROW ESCAPE.--THE HOPO, OR GAME-TRAP ON A LARGE SCALE.--DU CHAILLU AND HIS ADVENTURES.--SHOOTING THE GORILLA.--RESEMBLANCE OF THE GORILLA TO MAN.--PRODIGIOUS STRENGTH OF THE GORILLA.--HOW HE IS HUNTED.--THE END.
MAN-EATING
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From this reading STANLEY'S HUNTING ADVENTURES.--AFRICA THE FIELD FOR THE SPORTSMAN.--HUNTING IN SOUTH AFRICA.--NIGHT-SHOOTING AT WATER-HOLES AND SPRINGS.--ABUNDANCE OF GAME.--DANGER OF THIS KIND OF SPORT.--LIONS AND ELEPHANTS.--MAN-EATING LIONS.--IN THE JAWS OF A LION.--DR.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I suppose the reason may be found," he continued, "in the fact that Mr. Stanley was too busy with his work of ascertaining the characteristics of the country and people to give time to hunting.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading Occasionally he shot game to supply his people with meat, but in telling the story of his few shooting experiences he is exceedingly brief."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I suppose the reason may be found," he continued, "in the fact that Mr. Stanley was too busy with his work of ascertaining the characteristics of the country and people to give time to hunting.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S NARROW ESCAPE.--THE HOPO, OR GAME-TRAP ON A LARGE SCALE.--DU CHAILLU AND HIS ADVENTURES.--SHOOTING THE GORILLA.--RESEMBLANCE OF THE GORILLA TO MAN.--PRODIGIOUS STRENGTH OF THE GORILLA.--HOW HE IS HUNTED.--THE END.
NIGHT-SHOOTING
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From this reading STANLEY'S HUNTING ADVENTURES.--AFRICA THE FIELD FOR THE SPORTSMAN.--HUNTING IN SOUTH AFRICA.--NIGHT-SHOOTING AT WATER-HOLES AND SPRINGS.--ABUNDANCE OF GAME.--DANGER OF THIS KIND OF SPORT.--LIONS AND ELEPHANTS.--MAN-EATING LIONS.--IN THE JAWS OF A LION.--DR.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Occasionally he shot game to supply his people with meat, but in telling the story of his few shooting experiences he is exceedingly brief."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STANLEY'S HUNTING ADVENTURES.--AFRICA THE FIELD FOR THE SPORTSMAN.--HUNTING IN SOUTH AFRICA.--NIGHT-SHOOTING AT WATER-HOLES AND SPRINGS.--ABUNDANCE OF GAME.--DANGER OF THIS KIND OF SPORT.--LIONS AND ELEPHANTS.--MAN-EATING LIONS.--IN THE JAWS OF A LION.--DR.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S NARROW ESCAPE.--THE HOPO, OR GAME-TRAP ON A LARGE SCALE.--DU CHAILLU AND HIS ADVENTURES.--SHOOTING THE GORILLA.--RESEMBLANCE OF THE GORILLA TO MAN.--PRODIGIOUS STRENGTH OF THE GORILLA.--HOW HE IS HUNTED.--THE END.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day while our friends were discussing "Through the Dark Continent" and considering its admirable qualities as a book of travel, Frank remarked that there were few volumes of African exploration which had so little to say about hunting adventures.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S NARROW ESCAPE.--THE HOPO, OR GAME-TRAP ON A LARGE SCALE.--DU CHAILLU AND HIS ADVENTURES.--SHOOTING THE GORILLA.--RESEMBLANCE OF THE GORILLA TO MAN.--PRODIGIOUS STRENGTH OF THE GORILLA.--HOW HE IS HUNTED.--THE END.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading One day while our friends were discussing "Through the Dark Continent" and considering its admirable qualities as a book of travel, Frank remarked that there were few volumes of African exploration which had so little to say about hunting adventures.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "I suppose the reason may be found," he continued, "in the fact that Mr. Stanley was too busy with his work of ascertaining the characteristics of the country and people to give time to hunting.
PRODIGIOUSadjectiveUS /prəˈdɪdʒəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S NARROW ESCAPE.--THE HOPO, OR GAME-TRAP ON A LARGE SCALE.--DU CHAILLU AND HIS ADVENTURES.--SHOOTING THE GORILLA.--RESEMBLANCE OF THE GORILLA TO MAN.--PRODIGIOUS STRENGTH OF THE GORILLA.--HOW HE IS HUNTED.--THE END.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading One day while our friends were discussing "Through the Dark Continent" and considering its admirable qualities as a book of travel, Frank remarked that there were few volumes of African exploration which had so little to say about hunting adventures.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "I suppose the reason may be found," he continued, "in the fact that Mr. Stanley was too busy with his work of ascertaining the characteristics of the country and people to give time to hunting.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading One day while our friends were discussing "Through the Dark Continent" and considering its admirable qualities as a book of travel, Frank remarked that there were few volumes of African exploration which had so little to say about hunting adventures.
RESEMBLANCEnounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S NARROW ESCAPE.--THE HOPO, OR GAME-TRAP ON A LARGE SCALE.--DU CHAILLU AND HIS ADVENTURES.--SHOOTING THE GORILLA.--RESEMBLANCE OF THE GORILLA TO MAN.--PRODIGIOUS STRENGTH OF THE GORILLA.--HOW HE IS HUNTED.--THE END.
express in words
From this reading One day while our friends were discussing "Through the Dark Continent" and considering its admirable qualities as a book of travel, Frank remarked that there were few volumes of African exploration which had so little to say about hunting adventures.
SCALEnounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S NARROW ESCAPE.--THE HOPO, OR GAME-TRAP ON A LARGE SCALE.--DU CHAILLU AND HIS ADVENTURES.--SHOOTING THE GORILLA.--RESEMBLANCE OF THE GORILLA TO MAN.--PRODIGIOUS STRENGTH OF THE GORILLA.--HOW HE IS HUNTED.--THE END.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S NARROW ESCAPE.--THE HOPO, OR GAME-TRAP ON A LARGE SCALE.--DU CHAILLU AND HIS ADVENTURES.--SHOOTING THE GORILLA.--RESEMBLANCE OF THE GORILLA TO MAN.--PRODIGIOUS STRENGTH OF THE GORILLA.--HOW HE IS HUNTED.--THE END.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Occasionally he shot game to supply his people with meat, but in telling the story of his few shooting experiences he is exceedingly brief."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading One day while our friends were discussing "Through the Dark Continent" and considering its admirable qualities as a book of travel, Frank remarked that there were few volumes of African exploration which had so little to say about hunting adventures.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading STANLEY'S HUNTING ADVENTURES.--AFRICA THE FIELD FOR THE SPORTSMAN.--HUNTING IN SOUTH AFRICA.--NIGHT-SHOOTING AT WATER-HOLES AND SPRINGS.--ABUNDANCE OF GAME.--DANGER OF THIS KIND OF SPORT.--LIONS AND ELEPHANTS.--MAN-EATING LIONS.--IN THE JAWS OF A LION.--DR.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading STANLEY'S HUNTING ADVENTURES.--AFRICA THE FIELD FOR THE SPORTSMAN.--HUNTING IN SOUTH AFRICA.--NIGHT-SHOOTING AT WATER-HOLES AND SPRINGS.--ABUNDANCE OF GAME.--DANGER OF THIS KIND OF SPORT.--LIONS AND ELEPHANTS.--MAN-EATING LIONS.--IN THE JAWS OF A LION.--DR.
SPORTSMANnounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmən/
someone who engages in sports
From this reading STANLEY'S HUNTING ADVENTURES.--AFRICA THE FIELD FOR THE SPORTSMAN.--HUNTING IN SOUTH AFRICA.--NIGHT-SHOOTING AT WATER-HOLES AND SPRINGS.--ABUNDANCE OF GAME.--DANGER OF THIS KIND OF SPORT.--LIONS AND ELEPHANTS.--MAN-EATING LIONS.--IN THE JAWS OF A LION.--DR.
SPRINGSnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading STANLEY'S HUNTING ADVENTURES.--AFRICA THE FIELD FOR THE SPORTSMAN.--HUNTING IN SOUTH AFRICA.--NIGHT-SHOOTING AT WATER-HOLES AND SPRINGS.--ABUNDANCE OF GAME.--DANGER OF THIS KIND OF SPORT.--LIONS AND ELEPHANTS.--MAN-EATING LIONS.--IN THE JAWS OF A LION.--DR.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading "I suppose the reason may be found," he continued, "in the fact that Mr. Stanley was too busy with his work of ascertaining the characteristics of the country and people to give time to hunting.
STANLEY'SnounUS /ˈstænliz/
possessive form of “stanley” — United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading STANLEY'S HUNTING ADVENTURES.--AFRICA THE FIELD FOR THE SPORTSMAN.--HUNTING IN SOUTH AFRICA.--NIGHT-SHOOTING AT WATER-HOLES AND SPRINGS.--ABUNDANCE OF GAME.--DANGER OF THIS KIND OF SPORT.--LIONS AND ELEPHANTS.--MAN-EATING LIONS.--IN THE JAWS OF A LION.--DR.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Occasionally he shot game to supply his people with meat, but in telling the story of his few shooting experiences he is exceedingly brief."
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S NARROW ESCAPE.--THE HOPO, OR GAME-TRAP ON A LARGE SCALE.--DU CHAILLU AND HIS ADVENTURES.--SHOOTING THE GORILLA.--RESEMBLANCE OF THE GORILLA TO MAN.--PRODIGIOUS STRENGTH OF THE GORILLA.--HOW HE IS HUNTED.--THE END.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Occasionally he shot game to supply his people with meat, but in telling the story of his few shooting experiences he is exceedingly brief."
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose the reason may be found," he continued, "in the fact that Mr. Stanley was too busy with his work of ascertaining the characteristics of the country and people to give time to hunting.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Occasionally he shot game to supply his people with meat, but in telling the story of his few shooting experiences he is exceedingly brief."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One day while our friends were discussing "Through the Dark Continent" and considering its admirable qualities as a book of travel, Frank remarked that there were few volumes of African exploration which had so little to say about hunting adventures.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STANLEY'S HUNTING ADVENTURES.--AFRICA THE FIELD FOR THE SPORTSMAN.--HUNTING IN SOUTH AFRICA.--NIGHT-SHOOTING AT WATER-HOLES AND SPRINGS.--ABUNDANCE OF GAME.--DANGER OF THIS KIND OF SPORT.--LIONS AND ELEPHANTS.--MAN-EATING LIONS.--IN THE JAWS OF A LION.--DR.
in or at that place or location
From this reading One day while our friends were discussing "Through the Dark Continent" and considering its admirable qualities as a book of travel, Frank remarked that there were few volumes of African exploration which had so little to say about hunting adventures.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading STANLEY'S HUNTING ADVENTURES.--AFRICA THE FIELD FOR THE SPORTSMAN.--HUNTING IN SOUTH AFRICA.--NIGHT-SHOOTING AT WATER-HOLES AND SPRINGS.--ABUNDANCE OF GAME.--DANGER OF THIS KIND OF SPORT.--LIONS AND ELEPHANTS.--MAN-EATING LIONS.--IN THE JAWS OF A LION.--DR.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading One day while our friends were discussing "Through the Dark Continent" and considering its admirable qualities as a book of travel, Frank remarked that there were few volumes of African exploration which had so little to say about hunting adventures.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I suppose the reason may be found," he continued, "in the fact that Mr. Stanley was too busy with his work of ascertaining the characteristics of the country and people to give time to hunting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LIVINGSTONE'S NARROW ESCAPE.--THE HOPO, OR GAME-TRAP ON A LARGE SCALE.--DU CHAILLU AND HIS ADVENTURES.--SHOOTING THE GORILLA.--RESEMBLANCE OF THE GORILLA TO MAN.--PRODIGIOUS STRENGTH OF THE GORILLA.--HOW HE IS HUNTED.--THE END.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I suppose the reason may be found," he continued, "in the fact that Mr. Stanley was too busy with his work of ascertaining the characteristics of the country and people to give time to hunting.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading One day while our friends were discussing "Through the Dark Continent" and considering its admirable qualities as a book of travel, Frank remarked that there were few volumes of African exploration which had so little to say about hunting adventures.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading One day while our friends were discussing "Through the Dark Continent" and considering its admirable qualities as a book of travel, Frank remarked that there were few volumes of African exploration which had so little to say about hunting adventures.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I suppose the reason may be found," he continued, "in the fact that Mr. Stanley was too busy with his work of ascertaining the characteristics of the country and people to give time to hunting.
WATER-HOLES
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From this reading STANLEY'S HUNTING ADVENTURES.--AFRICA THE FIELD FOR THE SPORTSMAN.--HUNTING IN SOUTH AFRICA.--NIGHT-SHOOTING AT WATER-HOLES AND SPRINGS.--ABUNDANCE OF GAME.--DANGER OF THIS KIND OF SPORT.--LIONS AND ELEPHANTS.--MAN-EATING LIONS.--IN THE JAWS OF A LION.--DR.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One day while our friends were discussing "Through the Dark Continent" and considering its admirable qualities as a book of travel, Frank remarked that there were few volumes of African exploration which had so little to say about hunting adventures.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One day while our friends were discussing "Through the Dark Continent" and considering its admirable qualities as a book of travel, Frank remarked that there were few volumes of African exploration which had so little to say about hunting adventures.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading One day while our friends were discussing "Through the Dark Continent" and considering its admirable qualities as a book of travel, Frank remarked that there were few volumes of African exploration which had so little to say about hunting adventures.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I suppose the reason may be found," he continued, "in the fact that Mr. Stanley was too busy with his work of ascertaining the characteristics of the country and people to give time to hunting.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "I suppose the reason may be found," he continued, "in the fact that Mr. Stanley was too busy with his work of ascertaining the characteristics of the country and people to give time to hunting.
