used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was only fair to give Altamont a chance, with the distinct understanding that he should have the right of firing, however fascinating the game they might meet.
Altamont
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From this reading It was only fair to give Altamont a chance, with the distinct understanding that he should have the right of firing, however fascinating the game they might meet.
ALTAMONT'S
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From this reading ALTAMONT'S REVENGE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Besides, the flesh of the musk ox, though a little too highly impregnated with the smell, is savoury food, and the hunters would gladly carry back a few pounds of it to Fort Providence.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Next morning, as the fine weather still continued, the hunters determined to have another search for the musk ox.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading During the first part of the day, nothing occurred worth mentioning, but they noticed a considerable change in the aspect of the country, and appearances seemed to indicate that they were approaching a hilly region.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading During the first part of the day, nothing occurred worth mentioning, but they noticed a considerable change in the aspect of the country, and appearances seemed to indicate that they were approaching a hilly region.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Next morning, as the fine weather still continued, the hunters determined to have another search for the musk ox.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading During the first part of the day, nothing occurred worth mentioning, but they noticed a considerable change in the aspect of the country, and appearances seemed to indicate that they were approaching a hilly region.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Besides, the flesh of the musk ox, though a little too highly impregnated with the smell, is savoury food, and the hunters would gladly carry back a few pounds of it to Fort Providence.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, the flesh of the musk ox, though a little too highly impregnated with the smell, is savoury food, and the hunters would gladly carry back a few pounds of it to Fort Providence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading During the first part of the day, nothing occurred worth mentioning, but they noticed a considerable change in the aspect of the country, and appearances seemed to indicate that they were approaching a hilly region.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Besides, the flesh of the musk ox, though a little too highly impregnated with the smell, is savoury food, and the hunters would gladly carry back a few pounds of it to Fort Providence.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was only fair to give Altamont a chance, with the distinct understanding that he should have the right of firing, however fascinating the game they might meet.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading During the first part of the day, nothing occurred worth mentioning, but they noticed a considerable change in the aspect of the country, and appearances seemed to indicate that they were approaching a hilly region.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading During the first part of the day, nothing occurred worth mentioning, but they noticed a considerable change in the aspect of the country, and appearances seemed to indicate that they were approaching a hilly region.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Next morning, as the fine weather still continued, the hunters determined to have another search for the musk ox.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading During the first part of the day, nothing occurred worth mentioning, but they noticed a considerable change in the aspect of the country, and appearances seemed to indicate that they were approaching a hilly region.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading During the first part of the day, nothing occurred worth mentioning, but they noticed a considerable change in the aspect of the country, and appearances seemed to indicate that they were approaching a hilly region.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Next morning, as the fine weather still continued, the hunters determined to have another search for the musk ox.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading It was only fair to give Altamont a chance, with the distinct understanding that he should have the right of firing, however fascinating the game they might meet.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the first part of the day, nothing occurred worth mentioning, but they noticed a considerable change in the aspect of the country, and appearances seemed to indicate that they were approaching a hilly region.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It was only fair to give Altamont a chance, with the distinct understanding that he should have the right of firing, however fascinating the game they might meet.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading It was only fair to give Altamont a chance, with the distinct understanding that he should have the right of firing, however fascinating the game they might meet.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Besides, the flesh of the musk ox, though a little too highly impregnated with the smell, is savoury food, and the hunters would gladly carry back a few pounds of it to Fort Providence.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Next morning, as the fine weather still continued, the hunters determined to have another search for the musk ox.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading It was only fair to give Altamont a chance, with the distinct understanding that he should have the right of firing, however fascinating the game they might meet.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading During the first part of the day, nothing occurred worth mentioning, but they noticed a considerable change in the aspect of the country, and appearances seemed to indicate that they were approaching a hilly region.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading Besides, the flesh of the musk ox, though a little too highly impregnated with the smell, is savoury food, and the hunters would gladly carry back a few pounds of it to Fort Providence.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Besides, the flesh of the musk ox, though a little too highly impregnated with the smell, is savoury food, and the hunters would gladly carry back a few pounds of it to Fort Providence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Next morning, as the fine weather still continued, the hunters determined to have another search for the musk ox.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Besides, the flesh of the musk ox, though a little too highly impregnated with the smell, is savoury food, and the hunters would gladly carry back a few pounds of it to Fort Providence.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading It was only fair to give Altamont a chance, with the distinct understanding that he should have the right of firing, however fascinating the game they might meet.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was only fair to give Altamont a chance, with the distinct understanding that he should have the right of firing, however fascinating the game they might meet.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Besides, the flesh of the musk ox, though a little too highly impregnated with the smell, is savoury food, and the hunters would gladly carry back a few pounds of it to Fort Providence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Next morning, as the fine weather still continued, the hunters determined to have another search for the musk ox.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was only fair to give Altamont a chance, with the distinct understanding that he should have the right of firing, however fascinating the game they might meet.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Besides, the flesh of the musk ox, though a little too highly impregnated with the smell, is savoury food, and the hunters would gladly carry back a few pounds of it to Fort Providence.
hillyadjectiveUS /ˈhɪli/
having hills and crags
From this reading During the first part of the day, nothing occurred worth mentioning, but they noticed a considerable change in the aspect of the country, and appearances seemed to indicate that they were approaching a hilly region.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was only fair to give Altamont a chance, with the distinct understanding that he should have the right of firing, however fascinating the game they might meet.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading Next morning, as the fine weather still continued, the hunters determined to have another search for the musk ox.
impregnatedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpreɡneɪtəd/
past form of “impregnate” — fill, as with a certain quality
From this reading Besides, the flesh of the musk ox, though a little too highly impregnated with the smell, is savoury food, and the hunters would gladly carry back a few pounds of it to Fort Providence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the first part of the day, nothing occurred worth mentioning, but they noticed a considerable change in the aspect of the country, and appearances seemed to indicate that they were approaching a hilly region.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading During the first part of the day, nothing occurred worth mentioning, but they noticed a considerable change in the aspect of the country, and appearances seemed to indicate that they were approaching a hilly region.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Besides, the flesh of the musk ox, though a little too highly impregnated with the smell, is savoury food, and the hunters would gladly carry back a few pounds of it to Fort Providence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was only fair to give Altamont a chance, with the distinct understanding that he should have the right of firing, however fascinating the game they might meet.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Besides, the flesh of the musk ox, though a little too highly impregnated with the smell, is savoury food, and the hunters would gladly carry back a few pounds of it to Fort Providence.
come together
From this reading It was only fair to give Altamont a chance, with the distinct understanding that he should have the right of firing, however fascinating the game they might meet.
mentioningverbUS /ˈmenʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading During the first part of the day, nothing occurred worth mentioning, but they noticed a considerable change in the aspect of the country, and appearances seemed to indicate that they were approaching a hilly region.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was only fair to give Altamont a chance, with the distinct understanding that he should have the right of firing, however fascinating the game they might meet.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning, as the fine weather still continued, the hunters determined to have another search for the musk ox.
musknounUS /mʌsk/
an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative
From this reading Next morning, as the fine weather still continued, the hunters determined to have another search for the musk ox.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning, as the fine weather still continued, the hunters determined to have another search for the musk ox.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading During the first part of the day, nothing occurred worth mentioning, but they noticed a considerable change in the aspect of the country, and appearances seemed to indicate that they were approaching a hilly region.
being perceived or observed
From this reading During the first part of the day, nothing occurred worth mentioning, but they noticed a considerable change in the aspect of the country, and appearances seemed to indicate that they were approaching a hilly region.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading During the first part of the day, nothing occurred worth mentioning, but they noticed a considerable change in the aspect of the country, and appearances seemed to indicate that they were approaching a hilly region.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was only fair to give Altamont a chance, with the distinct understanding that he should have the right of firing, however fascinating the game they might meet.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only fair to give Altamont a chance, with the distinct understanding that he should have the right of firing, however fascinating the game they might meet.
oxnounUS /ɑːks/
an adult castrated bull of the genus Bos; especially Bos taurus
From this reading Next morning, as the fine weather still continued, the hunters determined to have another search for the musk ox.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading During the first part of the day, nothing occurred worth mentioning, but they noticed a considerable change in the aspect of the country, and appearances seemed to indicate that they were approaching a hilly region.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading Besides, the flesh of the musk ox, though a little too highly impregnated with the smell, is savoury food, and the hunters would gladly carry back a few pounds of it to Fort Providence.
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading Besides, the flesh of the musk ox, though a little too highly impregnated with the smell, is savoury food, and the hunters would gladly carry back a few pounds of it to Fort Providence.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading During the first part of the day, nothing occurred worth mentioning, but they noticed a considerable change in the aspect of the country, and appearances seemed to indicate that they were approaching a hilly region.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading ALTAMONT'S REVENGE.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It was only fair to give Altamont a chance, with the distinct understanding that he should have the right of firing, however fascinating the game they might meet.
savouryadjective
morally wholesome or acceptable
From this reading Besides, the flesh of the musk ox, though a little too highly impregnated with the smell, is savoury food, and the hunters would gladly carry back a few pounds of it to Fort Providence.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Next morning, as the fine weather still continued, the hunters determined to have another search for the musk ox.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading During the first part of the day, nothing occurred worth mentioning, but they noticed a considerable change in the aspect of the country, and appearances seemed to indicate that they were approaching a hilly region.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was only fair to give Altamont a chance, with the distinct understanding that he should have the right of firing, however fascinating the game they might meet.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading Besides, the flesh of the musk ox, though a little too highly impregnated with the smell, is savoury food, and the hunters would gladly carry back a few pounds of it to Fort Providence.
not in physical motion
From this reading Next morning, as the fine weather still continued, the hunters determined to have another search for the musk ox.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was only fair to give Altamont a chance, with the distinct understanding that he should have the right of firing, however fascinating the game they might meet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next morning, as the fine weather still continued, the hunters determined to have another search for the musk ox.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was only fair to give Altamont a chance, with the distinct understanding that he should have the right of firing, however fascinating the game they might meet.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Besides, the flesh of the musk ox, though a little too highly impregnated with the smell, is savoury food, and the hunters would gladly carry back a few pounds of it to Fort Providence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next morning, as the fine weather still continued, the hunters determined to have another search for the musk ox.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Besides, the flesh of the musk ox, though a little too highly impregnated with the smell, is savoury food, and the hunters would gladly carry back a few pounds of it to Fort Providence.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading It was only fair to give Altamont a chance, with the distinct understanding that he should have the right of firing, however fascinating the game they might meet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was only fair to give Altamont a chance, with the distinct understanding that he should have the right of firing, however fascinating the game they might meet.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Next morning, as the fine weather still continued, the hunters determined to have another search for the musk ox.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the first part of the day, nothing occurred worth mentioning, but they noticed a considerable change in the aspect of the country, and appearances seemed to indicate that they were approaching a hilly region.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was only fair to give Altamont a chance, with the distinct understanding that he should have the right of firing, however fascinating the game they might meet.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading During the first part of the day, nothing occurred worth mentioning, but they noticed a considerable change in the aspect of the country, and appearances seemed to indicate that they were approaching a hilly region.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Besides, the flesh of the musk ox, though a little too highly impregnated with the smell, is savoury food, and the hunters would gladly carry back a few pounds of it to Fort Providence.
