used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Leland left the boat, he wandered forward for a considerable distance, not noticing the direction in which he was going, only intent upon securing game of some sort or other.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Birds and quadrupeds were plenty, and he did not entertain any doubts of his ability to secure all that he wished.
(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 Birds and quadrupeds were plenty, and he did not entertain any doubts of his ability to secure all that he wished.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Still, he exercised considerable caution in his movements, and determined not to risk a shot unless he was certain of his success.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Birds and quadrupeds were plenty, and he did not entertain any doubts of his ability to secure all that he wished.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Birds and quadrupeds were plenty, and he did not entertain any doubts of his ability to secure all that he wished.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading When Leland left the boat, he wandered forward for a considerable distance, not noticing the direction in which he was going, only intent upon securing game of some sort or other.
CAPTIVITYnounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading THE COMPANION IN CAPTIVITY.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading Still, he exercised considerable caution in his movements, and determined not to risk a shot unless he was certain of his success.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Still, he exercised considerable caution in his movements, and determined not to risk a shot unless he was certain of his success.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE COMPANION IN CAPTIVITY.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When Leland left the boat, he wandered forward for a considerable distance, not noticing the direction in which he was going, only intent upon securing game of some sort or other.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Still, he exercised considerable caution in his movements, and determined not to risk a shot unless he was certain of his success.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Birds and quadrupeds were plenty, and he did not entertain any doubts of his ability to secure all that he wished.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading When Leland left the boat, he wandered forward for a considerable distance, not noticing the direction in which he was going, only intent upon securing game of some sort or other.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading When Leland left the boat, he wandered forward for a considerable distance, not noticing the direction in which he was going, only intent upon securing game of some sort or other.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Birds and quadrupeds were plenty, and he did not entertain any doubts of his ability to secure all that he wished.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading Birds and quadrupeds were plenty, and he did not entertain any doubts of his ability to secure all that he wished.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading Still, he exercised considerable caution in his movements, and determined not to risk a shot unless he was certain of his success.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He permitted several good shots to pass, for the reason that he did not wish to fire until the hour was up.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Leland left the boat, he wandered forward for a considerable distance, not noticing the direction in which he was going, only intent upon securing game of some sort or other.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading When Leland left the boat, he wandered forward for a considerable distance, not noticing the direction in which he was going, only intent upon securing game of some sort or other.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading When Leland left the boat, he wandered forward for a considerable distance, not noticing the direction in which he was going, only intent upon securing game of some sort or other.
the act of departing
From this reading When Leland left the boat, he wandered forward for a considerable distance, not noticing the direction in which he was going, only intent upon securing game of some sort or other.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He permitted several good shots to pass, for the reason that he did not wish to fire until the hour was up.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Leland left the boat, he wandered forward for a considerable distance, not noticing the direction in which he was going, only intent upon securing game of some sort or other.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Still, he exercised considerable caution in his movements, and determined not to risk a shot unless he was certain of his success.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He permitted several good shots to pass, for the reason that he did not wish to fire until the hour was up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE COMPANION IN CAPTIVITY.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading When Leland left the boat, he wandered forward for a considerable distance, not noticing the direction in which he was going, only intent upon securing game of some sort or other.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When Leland left the boat, he wandered forward for a considerable distance, not noticing the direction in which he was going, only intent upon securing game of some sort or other.
Leland
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From this reading When Leland left the boat, he wandered forward for a considerable distance, not noticing the direction in which he was going, only intent upon securing game of some sort or other.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Still, he exercised considerable caution in his movements, and determined not to risk a shot unless he was certain of his success.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Leland left the boat, he wandered forward for a considerable distance, not noticing the direction in which he was going, only intent upon securing game of some sort or other.
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading When Leland left the boat, he wandered forward for a considerable distance, not noticing the direction in which he was going, only intent upon securing game of some sort or other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Leland left the boat, he wandered forward for a considerable distance, not noticing the direction in which he was going, only intent upon securing game of some sort or other.
and nothing more
From this reading When Leland left the boat, he wandered forward for a considerable distance, not noticing the direction in which he was going, only intent upon securing game of some sort or other.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When Leland left the boat, he wandered forward for a considerable distance, not noticing the direction in which he was going, only intent upon securing game of some sort or other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When Leland left the boat, he wandered forward for a considerable distance, not noticing the direction in which he was going, only intent upon securing game of some sort or other.
go across or through
From this reading He permitted several good shots to pass, for the reason that he did not wish to fire until the hour was up.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading He permitted several good shots to pass, for the reason that he did not wish to fire until the hour was up.
a full supply
From this reading Birds and quadrupeds were plenty, and he did not entertain any doubts of his ability to secure all that he wished.
quadrupeds
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From this reading Birds and quadrupeds were plenty, and he did not entertain any doubts of his ability to secure all that he wished.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He permitted several good shots to pass, for the reason that he did not wish to fire until the hour was up.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Still, he exercised considerable caution in his movements, and determined not to risk a shot unless he was certain of his success.
get by special effort
From this reading Birds and quadrupeds were plenty, and he did not entertain any doubts of his ability to secure all that he wished.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading When Leland left the boat, he wandered forward for a considerable distance, not noticing the direction in which he was going, only intent upon securing game of some sort or other.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He permitted several good shots to pass, for the reason that he did not wish to fire until the hour was up.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Still, he exercised considerable caution in his movements, and determined not to risk a shot unless he was certain of his success.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading He permitted several good shots to pass, for the reason that he did not wish to fire until the hour was up.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When Leland left the boat, he wandered forward for a considerable distance, not noticing the direction in which he was going, only intent upon securing game of some sort or other.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading When Leland left the boat, he wandered forward for a considerable distance, not noticing the direction in which he was going, only intent upon securing game of some sort or other.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, he exercised considerable caution in his movements, and determined not to risk a shot unless he was certain of his success.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Still, he exercised considerable caution in his movements, and determined not to risk a shot unless he was certain of his success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Birds and quadrupeds were plenty, and he did not entertain any doubts of his ability to secure all that he wished.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COMPANION IN CAPTIVITY.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Still, he exercised considerable caution in his movements, and determined not to risk a shot unless he was certain of his success.
except if; if not
From this reading Still, he exercised considerable caution in his movements, and determined not to risk a shot unless he was certain of his success.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He permitted several good shots to pass, for the reason that he did not wish to fire until the hour was up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He permitted several good shots to pass, for the reason that he did not wish to fire until the hour was up.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When Leland left the boat, he wandered forward for a considerable distance, not noticing the direction in which he was going, only intent upon securing game of some sort or other.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading When Leland left the boat, he wandered forward for a considerable distance, not noticing the direction in which he was going, only intent upon securing game of some sort or other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Leland left the boat, he wandered forward for a considerable distance, not noticing the direction in which he was going, only intent upon securing game of some sort or other.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Birds and quadrupeds were plenty, and he did not entertain any doubts of his ability to secure all that he wished.
at the time that
From this reading When Leland left the boat, he wandered forward for a considerable distance, not noticing the direction in which he was going, only intent upon securing game of some sort or other.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Leland left the boat, he wandered forward for a considerable distance, not noticing the direction in which he was going, only intent upon securing game of some sort or other.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading He permitted several good shots to pass, for the reason that he did not wish to fire until the hour was up.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Birds and quadrupeds were plenty, and he did not entertain any doubts of his ability to secure all that he wished.
