Chapter XIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading I do not purpose to give a description of pigeon-shooting, as practiced in the backwoods of the West; though the sport has its peculiarities, some of which may be worth mentioning.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading This is true enough of the breeding-roosts, where the birds, inspired by the passion of love, or acting under the instincts of generation, appear to lose all sense of fear or self-preservation.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading This is true enough of the breeding-roosts, where the birds, inspired by the passion of love, or acting under the instincts of generation, appear to lose all sense of fear or self-preservation.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It is not such a slaughter as has been represented, and the vast flocks--or "clouds," as the negro had called them--would lead one to conclude.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading This is true enough of the breeding-roosts, where the birds, inspired by the passion of love, or acting under the instincts of generation, appear to lose all sense of fear or self-preservation.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading I do not purpose to give a description of pigeon-shooting, as practiced in the backwoods of the West; though the sport has its peculiarities, some of which may be worth mentioning.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

a remote and undeveloped area

From this reading I do not purpose to give a description of pigeon-shooting, as practiced in the backwoods of the West; though the sport has its peculiarities, some of which may be worth mentioning.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I do not purpose to give a description of pigeon-shooting, as practiced in the backwoods of the West; though the sport has its peculiarities, some of which may be worth mentioning.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It is not such a slaughter as has been represented, and the vast flocks--or "clouds," as the negro had called them--would lead one to conclude.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading This is true enough of the breeding-roosts, where the birds, inspired by the passion of love, or acting under the instincts of generation, appear to lose all sense of fear or self-preservation.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

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From this reading This is true enough of the breeding-roosts, where the birds, inspired by the passion of love, or acting under the instincts of generation, appear to lose all sense of fear or self-preservation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This is true enough of the breeding-roosts, where the birds, inspired by the passion of love, or acting under the instincts of generation, appear to lose all sense of fear or self-preservation.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It is not such a slaughter as has been represented, and the vast flocks--or "clouds," as the negro had called them--would lead one to conclude.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading It is not such a slaughter as has been represented, and the vast flocks--or "clouds," as the negro had called them--would lead one to conclude.

decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion

From this reading It is not such a slaughter as has been represented, and the vast flocks--or "clouds," as the negro had called them--would lead one to conclude.

the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading I do not purpose to give a description of pigeon-shooting, as practiced in the backwoods of the West; though the sport has its peculiarities, some of which may be worth mentioning.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I do not purpose to give a description of pigeon-shooting, as practiced in the backwoods of the West; though the sport has its peculiarities, some of which may be worth mentioning.

in or to another place

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading This is true enough of the breeding-roosts, where the birds, inspired by the passion of love, or acting under the instincts of generation, appear to lose all sense of fear or self-preservation.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading This is true enough of the breeding-roosts, where the birds, inspired by the passion of love, or acting under the instincts of generation, appear to lose all sense of fear or self-preservation.

a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading It is not such a slaughter as has been represented, and the vast flocks--or "clouds," as the negro had called them--would lead one to conclude.

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading This is true enough of the breeding-roosts, where the birds, inspired by the passion of love, or acting under the instincts of generation, appear to lose all sense of fear or self-preservation.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading I do not purpose to give a description of pigeon-shooting, as practiced in the backwoods of the West; though the sport has its peculiarities, some of which may be worth mentioning.

a serviceman in the artillery

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It is not such a slaughter as has been represented, and the vast flocks--or "clouds," as the negro had called them--would lead one to conclude.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I do not purpose to give a description of pigeon-shooting, as practiced in the backwoods of the West; though the sport has its peculiarities, some of which may be worth mentioning.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I do not purpose to give a description of pigeon-shooting, as practiced in the backwoods of the West; though the sport has its peculiarities, some of which may be worth mentioning.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading I do not purpose to give a description of pigeon-shooting, as practiced in the backwoods of the West; though the sport has its peculiarities, some of which may be worth mentioning.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading This is true enough of the breeding-roosts, where the birds, inspired by the passion of love, or acting under the instincts of generation, appear to lose all sense of fear or self-preservation.

plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading This is true enough of the breeding-roosts, where the birds, inspired by the passion of love, or acting under the instincts of generation, appear to lose all sense of fear or self-preservation.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is not such a slaughter as has been represented, and the vast flocks--or "clouds," as the negro had called them--would lead one to conclude.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is not such a slaughter as has been represented, and the vast flocks--or "clouds," as the negro had called them--would lead one to conclude.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading I do not purpose to give a description of pigeon-shooting, as practiced in the backwoods of the West; though the sport has its peculiarities, some of which may be worth mentioning.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading It is not such a slaughter as has been represented, and the vast flocks--or "clouds," as the negro had called them--would lead one to conclude.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading This is true enough of the breeding-roosts, where the birds, inspired by the passion of love, or acting under the instincts of generation, appear to lose all sense of fear or self-preservation.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading This is true enough of the breeding-roosts, where the birds, inspired by the passion of love, or acting under the instincts of generation, appear to lose all sense of fear or self-preservation.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I do not purpose to give a description of pigeon-shooting, as practiced in the backwoods of the West; though the sport has its peculiarities, some of which may be worth mentioning.

-ing form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading I do not purpose to give a description of pigeon-shooting, as practiced in the backwoods of the West; though the sport has its peculiarities, some of which may be worth mentioning.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading It is not such a slaughter as has been represented, and the vast flocks--or "clouds," as the negro had called them--would lead one to conclude.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I do not purpose to give a description of pigeon-shooting, as practiced in the backwoods of the West; though the sport has its peculiarities, some of which may be worth mentioning.

come into possession of

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PERILS OF PIGEON-SHOOTING.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is not such a slaughter as has been represented, and the vast flocks--or "clouds," as the negro had called them--would lead one to conclude.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is not such a slaughter as has been represented, and the vast flocks--or "clouds," as the negro had called them--would lead one to conclude.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading This is true enough of the breeding-roosts, where the birds, inspired by the passion of love, or acting under the instincts of generation, appear to lose all sense of fear or self-preservation.

plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic

From this reading I do not purpose to give a description of pigeon-shooting, as practiced in the backwoods of the West; though the sport has its peculiarities, some of which may be worth mentioning.

plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading THE PERILS OF PIGEON-SHOOTING.

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From this reading THE PERILS OF PIGEON-SHOOTING.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading I do not purpose to give a description of pigeon-shooting, as practiced in the backwoods of the West; though the sport has its peculiarities, some of which may be worth mentioning.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading I do not purpose to give a description of pigeon-shooting, as practiced in the backwoods of the West; though the sport has its peculiarities, some of which may be worth mentioning.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading It is not such a slaughter as has been represented, and the vast flocks--or "clouds," as the negro had called them--would lead one to conclude.

third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

preservation of yourself from harm; a natural or instinctive tendency

From this reading This is true enough of the breeding-roosts, where the birds, inspired by the passion of love, or acting under the instincts of generation, appear to lose all sense of fear or self-preservation.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading This is true enough of the breeding-roosts, where the birds, inspired by the passion of love, or acting under the instincts of generation, appear to lose all sense of fear or self-preservation.

plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

start suddenly, as from fright

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

the killing of animals (as for food)

From this reading It is not such a slaughter as has been represented, and the vast flocks--or "clouds," as the negro had called them--would lead one to conclude.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I do not purpose to give a description of pigeon-shooting, as practiced in the backwoods of the West; though the sport has its peculiarities, some of which may be worth mentioning.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading I do not purpose to give a description of pigeon-shooting, as practiced in the backwoods of the West; though the sport has its peculiarities, some of which may be worth mentioning.

a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It is not such a slaughter as has been represented, and the vast flocks--or "clouds," as the negro had called them--would lead one to conclude.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE PERILS OF PIGEON-SHOOTING.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It is not such a slaughter as has been represented, and the vast flocks--or "clouds," as the negro had called them--would lead one to conclude.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This is true enough of the breeding-roosts, where the birds, inspired by the passion of love, or acting under the instincts of generation, appear to lose all sense of fear or self-preservation.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I do not purpose to give a description of pigeon-shooting, as practiced in the backwoods of the West; though the sport has its peculiarities, some of which may be worth mentioning.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I do not purpose to give a description of pigeon-shooting, as practiced in the backwoods of the West; though the sport has its peculiarities, some of which may be worth mentioning.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading This is true enough of the breeding-roosts, where the birds, inspired by the passion of love, or acting under the instincts of generation, appear to lose all sense of fear or self-preservation.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading This is true enough of the breeding-roosts, where the birds, inspired by the passion of love, or acting under the instincts of generation, appear to lose all sense of fear or self-preservation.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading It is not such a slaughter as has been represented, and the vast flocks--or "clouds," as the negro had called them--would lead one to conclude.

plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading I do not purpose to give a description of pigeon-shooting, as practiced in the backwoods of the West; though the sport has its peculiarities, some of which may be worth mentioning.

in or at the place that

From this reading This is true enough of the breeding-roosts, where the birds, inspired by the passion of love, or acting under the instincts of generation, appear to lose all sense of fear or self-preservation.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading I do not purpose to give a description of pigeon-shooting, as practiced in the backwoods of the West; though the sport has its peculiarities, some of which may be worth mentioning.

at a wholesale price

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Elsewhere, and at other times, they become sufficiently shy; and though the gunner may always get within range of a single bird, or two or three, seated upon a branch, it requires both cover and careful stalking to obtain one of those wholesale shots poured into the thick of the flock and counting its score of victims.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading I do not purpose to give a description of pigeon-shooting, as practiced in the backwoods of the West; though the sport has its peculiarities, some of which may be worth mentioning.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It is not such a slaughter as has been represented, and the vast flocks--or "clouds," as the negro had called them--would lead one to conclude.