used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Anecdotes of Colonel Boone, related by Mr. Audubon--A remarkable instance of memory.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading On retiring to the room appropriated to that remarkable individual and myself for the night, I felt anxious to know more of his exploits and adventures than I did, and accordingly took the liberty of proposing numerous questions to him.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading On retiring to the room appropriated to that remarkable individual and myself for the night, I felt anxious to know more of his exploits and adventures than I did, and accordingly took the liberty of proposing numerous questions to him.
in the past
From this reading "Daniel Boone, or as he was usually called in the Western country, Colonel Boone, happened to spend a night under the same roof with me, more than twenty years ago.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As an evidence of the development of backwoods skill, and a vivid picture of Daniel Boone, we give the following from Mr. Audubon:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As an evidence of the development of backwoods skill, and a vivid picture of Daniel Boone, we give the following from Mr. Audubon:
AnecdotesnounUS /ˈænəkdoʊts/
plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading Anecdotes of Colonel Boone, related by Mr. Audubon--A remarkable instance of memory.
eagerly desirous
From this reading On retiring to the room appropriated to that remarkable individual and myself for the night, I felt anxious to know more of his exploits and adventures than I did, and accordingly took the liberty of proposing numerous questions to him.
appropriatedverbUS /əˈproʊprieɪtɪd/
past form of “appropriate” — give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading On retiring to the room appropriated to that remarkable individual and myself for the night, I felt anxious to know more of his exploits and adventures than I did, and accordingly took the liberty of proposing numerous questions to him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As an evidence of the development of backwoods skill, and a vivid picture of Daniel Boone, we give the following from Mr. Audubon:
AudubonnounUS /ˈɔːdəbɑːn/
United States ornithologist and artist (born in Haiti) noted for his paintings of birds of America (1785-1851)
From this reading Anecdotes of Colonel Boone, related by Mr. Audubon--A remarkable instance of memory.
backwoodsnounUS /ˈbæˈkwʊdz/
a remote and undeveloped area
From this reading As an evidence of the development of backwoods skill, and a vivid picture of Daniel Boone, we give the following from Mr. Audubon:
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We had returned from a shooting excursion, in the course of which his extraordinary skill in the management of a rifle had been fully displayed.
BoonenounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading Anecdotes of Colonel Boone, related by Mr. Audubon--A remarkable instance of memory.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Anecdotes of Colonel Boone, related by Mr. Audubon--A remarkable instance of memory.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Daniel Boone, or as he was usually called in the Western country, Colonel Boone, happened to spend a night under the same roof with me, more than twenty years ago.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Anecdotes of Colonel Boone, related by Mr. Audubon--A remarkable instance of memory.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "Daniel Boone, or as he was usually called in the Western country, Colonel Boone, happened to spend a night under the same roof with me, more than twenty years ago.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading We had returned from a shooting excursion, in the course of which his extraordinary skill in the management of a rifle had been fully displayed.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading As an evidence of the development of backwoods skill, and a vivid picture of Daniel Boone, we give the following from Mr. Audubon:
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading As an evidence of the development of backwoods skill, and a vivid picture of Daniel Boone, we give the following from Mr. Audubon:
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading On retiring to the room appropriated to that remarkable individual and myself for the night, I felt anxious to know more of his exploits and adventures than I did, and accordingly took the liberty of proposing numerous questions to him.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading We had returned from a shooting excursion, in the course of which his extraordinary skill in the management of a rifle had been fully displayed.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading As an evidence of the development of backwoods skill, and a vivid picture of Daniel Boone, we give the following from Mr. Audubon:
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading We had returned from a shooting excursion, in the course of which his extraordinary skill in the management of a rifle had been fully displayed.
exploitsnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading On retiring to the room appropriated to that remarkable individual and myself for the night, I felt anxious to know more of his exploits and adventures than I did, and accordingly took the liberty of proposing numerous questions to him.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading We had returned from a shooting excursion, in the course of which his extraordinary skill in the management of a rifle had been fully displayed.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading On retiring to the room appropriated to that remarkable individual and myself for the night, I felt anxious to know more of his exploits and adventures than I did, and accordingly took the liberty of proposing numerous questions to him.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading As an evidence of the development of backwoods skill, and a vivid picture of Daniel Boone, we give the following from Mr. Audubon:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On retiring to the room appropriated to that remarkable individual and myself for the night, I felt anxious to know more of his exploits and adventures than I did, and accordingly took the liberty of proposing numerous questions to him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As an evidence of the development of backwoods skill, and a vivid picture of Daniel Boone, we give the following from Mr. Audubon:
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading We had returned from a shooting excursion, in the course of which his extraordinary skill in the management of a rifle had been fully displayed.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As an evidence of the development of backwoods skill, and a vivid picture of Daniel Boone, we give the following from Mr. Audubon:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had returned from a shooting excursion, in the course of which his extraordinary skill in the management of a rifle had been fully displayed.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "Daniel Boone, or as he was usually called in the Western country, Colonel Boone, happened to spend a night under the same roof with me, more than twenty years ago.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Daniel Boone, or as he was usually called in the Western country, Colonel Boone, happened to spend a night under the same roof with me, more than twenty years ago.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On retiring to the room appropriated to that remarkable individual and myself for the night, I felt anxious to know more of his exploits and adventures than I did, and accordingly took the liberty of proposing numerous questions to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We had returned from a shooting excursion, in the course of which his extraordinary skill in the management of a rifle had been fully displayed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On retiring to the room appropriated to that remarkable individual and myself for the night, I felt anxious to know more of his exploits and adventures than I did, and accordingly took the liberty of proposing numerous questions to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Daniel Boone, or as he was usually called in the Western country, Colonel Boone, happened to spend a night under the same roof with me, more than twenty years ago.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading On retiring to the room appropriated to that remarkable individual and myself for the night, I felt anxious to know more of his exploits and adventures than I did, and accordingly took the liberty of proposing numerous questions to him.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Anecdotes of Colonel Boone, related by Mr. Audubon--A remarkable instance of memory.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading On retiring to the room appropriated to that remarkable individual and myself for the night, I felt anxious to know more of his exploits and adventures than I did, and accordingly took the liberty of proposing numerous questions to him.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading On retiring to the room appropriated to that remarkable individual and myself for the night, I felt anxious to know more of his exploits and adventures than I did, and accordingly took the liberty of proposing numerous questions to him.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading We had returned from a shooting excursion, in the course of which his extraordinary skill in the management of a rifle had been fully displayed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Daniel Boone, or as he was usually called in the Western country, Colonel Boone, happened to spend a night under the same roof with me, more than twenty years ago.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Anecdotes of Colonel Boone, related by Mr. Audubon--A remarkable instance of memory.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Daniel Boone, or as he was usually called in the Western country, Colonel Boone, happened to spend a night under the same roof with me, more than twenty years ago.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Anecdotes of Colonel Boone, related by Mr. Audubon--A remarkable instance of memory.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading On retiring to the room appropriated to that remarkable individual and myself for the night, I felt anxious to know more of his exploits and adventures than I did, and accordingly took the liberty of proposing numerous questions to him.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Daniel Boone, or as he was usually called in the Western country, Colonel Boone, happened to spend a night under the same roof with me, more than twenty years ago.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading On retiring to the room appropriated to that remarkable individual and myself for the night, I felt anxious to know more of his exploits and adventures than I did, and accordingly took the liberty of proposing numerous questions to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Anecdotes of Colonel Boone, related by Mr. Audubon--A remarkable instance of memory.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On retiring to the room appropriated to that remarkable individual and myself for the night, I felt anxious to know more of his exploits and adventures than I did, and accordingly took the liberty of proposing numerous questions to him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Daniel Boone, or as he was usually called in the Western country, Colonel Boone, happened to spend a night under the same roof with me, more than twenty years ago.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading As an evidence of the development of backwoods skill, and a vivid picture of Daniel Boone, we give the following from Mr. Audubon:
proposingverbUS /prəˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading On retiring to the room appropriated to that remarkable individual and myself for the night, I felt anxious to know more of his exploits and adventures than I did, and accordingly took the liberty of proposing numerous questions to him.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading On retiring to the room appropriated to that remarkable individual and myself for the night, I felt anxious to know more of his exploits and adventures than I did, and accordingly took the liberty of proposing numerous questions to him.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Anecdotes of Colonel Boone, related by Mr. Audubon--A remarkable instance of memory.
unusual or striking
From this reading Anecdotes of Colonel Boone, related by Mr. Audubon--A remarkable instance of memory.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading On retiring to the room appropriated to that remarkable individual and myself for the night, I felt anxious to know more of his exploits and adventures than I did, and accordingly took the liberty of proposing numerous questions to him.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading We had returned from a shooting excursion, in the course of which his extraordinary skill in the management of a rifle had been fully displayed.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading We had returned from a shooting excursion, in the course of which his extraordinary skill in the management of a rifle had been fully displayed.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading "Daniel Boone, or as he was usually called in the Western country, Colonel Boone, happened to spend a night under the same roof with me, more than twenty years ago.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading On retiring to the room appropriated to that remarkable individual and myself for the night, I felt anxious to know more of his exploits and adventures than I did, and accordingly took the liberty of proposing numerous questions to him.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Daniel Boone, or as he was usually called in the Western country, Colonel Boone, happened to spend a night under the same roof with me, more than twenty years ago.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading We had returned from a shooting excursion, in the course of which his extraordinary skill in the management of a rifle had been fully displayed.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading As an evidence of the development of backwoods skill, and a vivid picture of Daniel Boone, we give the following from Mr. Audubon:
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading "Daniel Boone, or as he was usually called in the Western country, Colonel Boone, happened to spend a night under the same roof with me, more than twenty years ago.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Daniel Boone, or as he was usually called in the Western country, Colonel Boone, happened to spend a night under the same roof with me, more than twenty years ago.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On retiring to the room appropriated to that remarkable individual and myself for the night, I felt anxious to know more of his exploits and adventures than I did, and accordingly took the liberty of proposing numerous questions to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As an evidence of the development of backwoods skill, and a vivid picture of Daniel Boone, we give the following from Mr. Audubon:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Daniel Boone, or as he was usually called in the Western country, Colonel Boone, happened to spend a night under the same roof with me, more than twenty years ago.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading On retiring to the room appropriated to that remarkable individual and myself for the night, I felt anxious to know more of his exploits and adventures than I did, and accordingly took the liberty of proposing numerous questions to him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading "Daniel Boone, or as he was usually called in the Western country, Colonel Boone, happened to spend a night under the same roof with me, more than twenty years ago.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Daniel Boone, or as he was usually called in the Western country, Colonel Boone, happened to spend a night under the same roof with me, more than twenty years ago.
under normal conditions
From this reading "Daniel Boone, or as he was usually called in the Western country, Colonel Boone, happened to spend a night under the same roof with me, more than twenty years ago.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading As an evidence of the development of backwoods skill, and a vivid picture of Daniel Boone, we give the following from Mr. Audubon:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Daniel Boone, or as he was usually called in the Western country, Colonel Boone, happened to spend a night under the same roof with me, more than twenty years ago.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As an evidence of the development of backwoods skill, and a vivid picture of Daniel Boone, we give the following from Mr. Audubon:
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading "Daniel Boone, or as he was usually called in the Western country, Colonel Boone, happened to spend a night under the same roof with me, more than twenty years ago.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We had returned from a shooting excursion, in the course of which his extraordinary skill in the management of a rifle had been fully displayed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Daniel Boone, or as he was usually called in the Western country, Colonel Boone, happened to spend a night under the same roof with me, more than twenty years ago.
a late time of life
From this reading "Daniel Boone, or as he was usually called in the Western country, Colonel Boone, happened to spend a night under the same roof with me, more than twenty years ago.
