used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This, however, was brought about by a skilful manoeuvre on the part of my old friend the Puna hunter.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This, however, was brought about by a skilful manoeuvre on the part of my old friend the Puna hunter.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Seeing this, the hunter sprang to his horse, and calling his pack of curs after him, leaped over the rope fence and dashed forward after the guanacos.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "An incident occurred near the beginning of the _melee_, which was very gratifying to my companion the padre, and at once restored the equanimity of his temper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "An incident occurred near the beginning of the _melee_, which was very gratifying to my companion the padre, and at once restored the equanimity of his temper.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading These animals had somehow or other got separated from the vicunas, and dashed off to a distant part of the inclosure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "An incident occurred near the beginning of the _melee_, which was very gratifying to my companion the padre, and at once restored the equanimity of his temper.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading "An incident occurred near the beginning of the _melee_, which was very gratifying to my companion the padre, and at once restored the equanimity of his temper.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading This, however, was brought about by a skilful manoeuvre on the part of my old friend the Puna hunter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This, however, was brought about by a skilful manoeuvre on the part of my old friend the Puna hunter.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Seeing this, the hunter sprang to his horse, and calling his pack of curs after him, leaped over the rope fence and dashed forward after the guanacos.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "An incident occurred near the beginning of the _melee_, which was very gratifying to my companion the padre, and at once restored the equanimity of his temper.
compromisingadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
making or willing to make concessions
From this reading The herd of guanacos succeeded in making their escape, and without compromising the success of the hunt.
curs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Seeing this, the hunter sprang to his horse, and calling his pack of curs after him, leaped over the rope fence and dashed forward after the guanacos.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading These animals had somehow or other got separated from the vicunas, and dashed off to a distant part of the inclosure.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading These animals had somehow or other got separated from the vicunas, and dashed off to a distant part of the inclosure.
equanimitynounUS /ˌek.wəˈnɪm.ə.t̬i/
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
From this reading "An incident occurred near the beginning of the _melee_, which was very gratifying to my companion the padre, and at once restored the equanimity of his temper.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The herd of guanacos succeeded in making their escape, and without compromising the success of the hunt.
enclose with a fence
From this reading Seeing this, the hunter sprang to his horse, and calling his pack of curs after him, leaped over the rope fence and dashed forward after the guanacos.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Seeing this, the hunter sprang to his horse, and calling his pack of curs after him, leaped over the rope fence and dashed forward after the guanacos.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading This, however, was brought about by a skilful manoeuvre on the part of my old friend the Puna hunter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading These animals had somehow or other got separated from the vicunas, and dashed off to a distant part of the inclosure.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading These animals had somehow or other got separated from the vicunas, and dashed off to a distant part of the inclosure.
gratifyingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪɪŋ/
pleasing to the mind or feeling
From this reading "An incident occurred near the beginning of the _melee_, which was very gratifying to my companion the padre, and at once restored the equanimity of his temper.
guanacos
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The herd of guanacos succeeded in making their escape, and without compromising the success of the hunt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These animals had somehow or other got separated from the vicunas, and dashed off to a distant part of the inclosure.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading The herd of guanacos succeeded in making their escape, and without compromising the success of the hunt.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Seeing this, the hunter sprang to his horse, and calling his pack of curs after him, leaped over the rope fence and dashed forward after the guanacos.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "An incident occurred near the beginning of the _melee_, which was very gratifying to my companion the padre, and at once restored the equanimity of his temper.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Seeing this, the hunter sprang to his horse, and calling his pack of curs after him, leaped over the rope fence and dashed forward after the guanacos.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This, however, was brought about by a skilful manoeuvre on the part of my old friend the Puna hunter.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading The herd of guanacos succeeded in making their escape, and without compromising the success of the hunt.
hunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading This, however, was brought about by a skilful manoeuvre on the part of my old friend the Puna hunter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The herd of guanacos succeeded in making their escape, and without compromising the success of the hunt.
a single distinct event
From this reading "An incident occurred near the beginning of the _melee_, which was very gratifying to my companion the padre, and at once restored the equanimity of his temper.
inclosurenounUS /ˌɪnˈkloʊʒər/
something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter
From this reading These animals had somehow or other got separated from the vicunas, and dashed off to a distant part of the inclosure.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Seeing this, the hunter sprang to his horse, and calling his pack of curs after him, leaped over the rope fence and dashed forward after the guanacos.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The herd of guanacos succeeded in making their escape, and without compromising the success of the hunt.
manoeuvrenoun
a plan for attaining a particular goal
From this reading This, however, was brought about by a skilful manoeuvre on the part of my old friend the Puna hunter.
meleenounUS /ˈmeɪleɪ/
a noisy riotous fight
From this reading "An incident occurred near the beginning of the _melee_, which was very gratifying to my companion the padre, and at once restored the equanimity of his temper.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "An incident occurred near the beginning of the _melee_, which was very gratifying to my companion the padre, and at once restored the equanimity of his temper.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "An incident occurred near the beginning of the _melee_, which was very gratifying to my companion the padre, and at once restored the equanimity of his temper.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading "An incident occurred near the beginning of the _melee_, which was very gratifying to my companion the padre, and at once restored the equanimity of his temper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "An incident occurred near the beginning of the _melee_, which was very gratifying to my companion the padre, and at once restored the equanimity of his temper.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading These animals had somehow or other got separated from the vicunas, and dashed off to a distant part of the inclosure.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This, however, was brought about by a skilful manoeuvre on the part of my old friend the Puna hunter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This, however, was brought about by a skilful manoeuvre on the part of my old friend the Puna hunter.
on one occasion
From this reading "An incident occurred near the beginning of the _melee_, which was very gratifying to my companion the padre, and at once restored the equanimity of his temper.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading These animals had somehow or other got separated from the vicunas, and dashed off to a distant part of the inclosure.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading These animals had somehow or other got separated from the vicunas, and dashed off to a distant part of the inclosure.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Seeing this, the hunter sprang to his horse, and calling his pack of curs after him, leaped over the rope fence and dashed forward after the guanacos.
arrange in a container
From this reading Seeing this, the hunter sprang to his horse, and calling his pack of curs after him, leaped over the rope fence and dashed forward after the guanacos.
padrenounUS /ˈpædreɪ/
a chaplain in one of the military services
From this reading "An incident occurred near the beginning of the _melee_, which was very gratifying to my companion the padre, and at once restored the equanimity of his temper.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This, however, was brought about by a skilful manoeuvre on the part of my old friend the Puna hunter.
Puna
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This, however, was brought about by a skilful manoeuvre on the part of my old friend the Puna hunter.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading "An incident occurred near the beginning of the _melee_, which was very gratifying to my companion the padre, and at once restored the equanimity of his temper.
a strong line
From this reading Seeing this, the hunter sprang to his horse, and calling his pack of curs after him, leaped over the rope fence and dashed forward after the guanacos.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing this, the hunter sprang to his horse, and calling his pack of curs after him, leaped over the rope fence and dashed forward after the guanacos.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading These animals had somehow or other got separated from the vicunas, and dashed off to a distant part of the inclosure.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading This, however, was brought about by a skilful manoeuvre on the part of my old friend the Puna hunter.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading These animals had somehow or other got separated from the vicunas, and dashed off to a distant part of the inclosure.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Seeing this, the hunter sprang to his horse, and calling his pack of curs after him, leaped over the rope fence and dashed forward after the guanacos.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading The herd of guanacos succeeded in making their escape, and without compromising the success of the hunt.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The herd of guanacos succeeded in making their escape, and without compromising the success of the hunt.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading "An incident occurred near the beginning of the _melee_, which was very gratifying to my companion the padre, and at once restored the equanimity of his temper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "An incident occurred near the beginning of the _melee_, which was very gratifying to my companion the padre, and at once restored the equanimity of his temper.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The herd of guanacos succeeded in making their escape, and without compromising the success of the hunt.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These animals had somehow or other got separated from the vicunas, and dashed off to a distant part of the inclosure.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, however, was brought about by a skilful manoeuvre on the part of my old friend the Puna hunter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "An incident occurred near the beginning of the _melee_, which was very gratifying to my companion the padre, and at once restored the equanimity of his temper.
precisely as stated
From this reading "An incident occurred near the beginning of the _melee_, which was very gratifying to my companion the padre, and at once restored the equanimity of his temper.
vicunas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These animals had somehow or other got separated from the vicunas, and dashed off to a distant part of the inclosure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "An incident occurred near the beginning of the _melee_, which was very gratifying to my companion the padre, and at once restored the equanimity of his temper.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "An incident occurred near the beginning of the _melee_, which was very gratifying to my companion the padre, and at once restored the equanimity of his temper.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The herd of guanacos succeeded in making their escape, and without compromising the success of the hunt.
