used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Next moment a rabbit stood before him--an easy shot.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading It sat up on its hind legs even, as if inviting its fate, and gazed as though uncertain whether the man was going to advance or not.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Fixing his glasses firmly he advanced in that stooping posture, with the rifle at the "ready," which is so characteristic of keen sportsmen!
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading He did not advance, but took a steady, deadly aim, and was on the point of pulling the trigger when the glasses dropped off.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Next moment a rabbit stood before him--an easy shot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It sat up on its hind legs even, as if inviting its fate, and gazed as though uncertain whether the man was going to advance or not.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It sat up on its hind legs even, as if inviting its fate, and gazed as though uncertain whether the man was going to advance or not.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fixing his glasses firmly he advanced in that stooping posture, with the rifle at the "ready," which is so characteristic of keen sportsmen!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Next moment a rabbit stood before him--an easy shot.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not advance, but took a steady, deadly aim, and was on the point of pulling the trigger when the glasses dropped off.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Fixing his glasses firmly he advanced in that stooping posture, with the rifle at the "ready," which is so characteristic of keen sportsmen!
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading He did not advance, but took a steady, deadly aim, and was on the point of pulling the trigger when the glasses dropped off.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not advance, but took a steady, deadly aim, and was on the point of pulling the trigger when the glasses dropped off.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading He did not advance, but took a steady, deadly aim, and was on the point of pulling the trigger when the glasses dropped off.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Next moment a rabbit stood before him--an easy shot.
divisible by two
From this reading It sat up on its hind legs even, as if inviting its fate, and gazed as though uncertain whether the man was going to advance or not.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading It sat up on its hind legs even, as if inviting its fate, and gazed as though uncertain whether the man was going to advance or not.
with resolute determination
From this reading Fixing his glasses firmly he advanced in that stooping posture, with the rifle at the "ready," which is so characteristic of keen sportsmen!
FixingnounUS /ˈfɪksɪŋ/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading Fixing his glasses firmly he advanced in that stooping posture, with the rifle at the "ready," which is so characteristic of keen sportsmen!
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading It sat up on its hind legs even, as if inviting its fate, and gazed as though uncertain whether the man was going to advance or not.
glassesnounUS /ˈɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Fixing his glasses firmly he advanced in that stooping posture, with the rifle at the "ready," which is so characteristic of keen sportsmen!
the act of departing
From this reading It sat up on its hind legs even, as if inviting its fate, and gazed as though uncertain whether the man was going to advance or not.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fixing his glasses firmly he advanced in that stooping posture, with the rifle at the "ready," which is so characteristic of keen sportsmen!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Next moment a rabbit stood before him--an easy shot.
hindnounUS /haɪnd/
any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers
From this reading It sat up on its hind legs even, as if inviting its fate, and gazed as though uncertain whether the man was going to advance or not.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fixing his glasses firmly he advanced in that stooping posture, with the rifle at the "ready," which is so characteristic of keen sportsmen!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It sat up on its hind legs even, as if inviting its fate, and gazed as though uncertain whether the man was going to advance or not.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fixing his glasses firmly he advanced in that stooping posture, with the rifle at the "ready," which is so characteristic of keen sportsmen!
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading It sat up on its hind legs even, as if inviting its fate, and gazed as though uncertain whether the man was going to advance or not.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fixing his glasses firmly he advanced in that stooping posture, with the rifle at the "ready," which is so characteristic of keen sportsmen!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It sat up on its hind legs even, as if inviting its fate, and gazed as though uncertain whether the man was going to advance or not.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It sat up on its hind legs even, as if inviting its fate, and gazed as though uncertain whether the man was going to advance or not.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Fixing his glasses firmly he advanced in that stooping posture, with the rifle at the "ready," which is so characteristic of keen sportsmen!
staying power
From this reading It sat up on its hind legs even, as if inviting its fate, and gazed as though uncertain whether the man was going to advance or not.
MacRummle
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From this reading MacRummle was wonderfully patient.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It sat up on its hind legs even, as if inviting its fate, and gazed as though uncertain whether the man was going to advance or not.
a particular point in time
From this reading Next moment a rabbit stood before him--an easy shot.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next moment a rabbit stood before him--an easy shot.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It sat up on its hind legs even, as if inviting its fate, and gazed as though uncertain whether the man was going to advance or not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fixing his glasses firmly he advanced in that stooping posture, with the rifle at the "ready," which is so characteristic of keen sportsmen!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He did not advance, but took a steady, deadly aim, and was on the point of pulling the trigger when the glasses dropped off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It sat up on its hind legs even, as if inviting its fate, and gazed as though uncertain whether the man was going to advance or not.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It sat up on its hind legs even, as if inviting its fate, and gazed as though uncertain whether the man was going to advance or not.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading MacRummle was wonderfully patient.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He did not advance, but took a steady, deadly aim, and was on the point of pulling the trigger when the glasses dropped off.
posturenounUS /ˈpɑːstʃər/
the arrangement of the body and its limbs
From this reading Fixing his glasses firmly he advanced in that stooping posture, with the rifle at the "ready," which is so characteristic of keen sportsmen!
pullingnounUS /ˈpʊlɪŋ/
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading He did not advance, but took a steady, deadly aim, and was on the point of pulling the trigger when the glasses dropped off.
rabbitnounUS /ˈræbət/
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading Next moment a rabbit stood before him--an easy shot.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Fixing his glasses firmly he advanced in that stooping posture, with the rifle at the "ready," which is so characteristic of keen sportsmen!
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Fixing his glasses firmly he advanced in that stooping posture, with the rifle at the "ready," which is so characteristic of keen sportsmen!
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It sat up on its hind legs even, as if inviting its fate, and gazed as though uncertain whether the man was going to advance or not.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Next moment a rabbit stood before him--an easy shot.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Fixing his glasses firmly he advanced in that stooping posture, with the rifle at the "ready," which is so characteristic of keen sportsmen!
sportsmennounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmɪn/
plural of “sportsman” — someone who engages in sports
From this reading Fixing his glasses firmly he advanced in that stooping posture, with the rifle at the "ready," which is so characteristic of keen sportsmen!
make steady
From this reading He did not advance, but took a steady, deadly aim, and was on the point of pulling the trigger when the glasses dropped off.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Next moment a rabbit stood before him--an easy shot.
stoopingadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪŋ/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading Fixing his glasses firmly he advanced in that stooping posture, with the rifle at the "ready," which is so characteristic of keen sportsmen!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fixing his glasses firmly he advanced in that stooping posture, with the rifle at the "ready," which is so characteristic of keen sportsmen!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fixing his glasses firmly he advanced in that stooping posture, with the rifle at the "ready," which is so characteristic of keen sportsmen!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It sat up on its hind legs even, as if inviting its fate, and gazed as though uncertain whether the man was going to advance or not.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It sat up on its hind legs even, as if inviting its fate, and gazed as though uncertain whether the man was going to advance or not.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He did not advance, but took a steady, deadly aim, and was on the point of pulling the trigger when the glasses dropped off.
triggerverbUS /ˈtrɪɡər/
put in motion or move to act
From this reading He did not advance, but took a steady, deadly aim, and was on the point of pulling the trigger when the glasses dropped off.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading It sat up on its hind legs even, as if inviting its fate, and gazed as though uncertain whether the man was going to advance or not.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It sat up on its hind legs even, as if inviting its fate, and gazed as though uncertain whether the man was going to advance or not.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It sat up on its hind legs even, as if inviting its fate, and gazed as though uncertain whether the man was going to advance or not.
at the time that
From this reading He did not advance, but took a steady, deadly aim, and was on the point of pulling the trigger when the glasses dropped off.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It sat up on its hind legs even, as if inviting its fate, and gazed as though uncertain whether the man was going to advance or not.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fixing his glasses firmly he advanced in that stooping posture, with the rifle at the "ready," which is so characteristic of keen sportsmen!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fixing his glasses firmly he advanced in that stooping posture, with the rifle at the "ready," which is so characteristic of keen sportsmen!
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading MacRummle was wonderfully patient.
