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From this reading The elephant guns and ammunition were stored away for future reference, but the 30-30s were to be slung in holsters at their saddles for the present.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Each of the boys carried matches in a water-tight box, compass, and sheath-knife, of course.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE FIRST HUNT The place was astir with the dawn, and after sunrise, with breakfast over, the party prepared for the start.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading The elephant guns and ammunition were stored away for future reference, but the 30-30s were to be slung in holsters at their saddles for the present.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FIRST HUNT The place was astir with the dawn, and after sunrise, with breakfast over, the party prepared for the start.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading THE FIRST HUNT The place was astir with the dawn, and after sunrise, with breakfast over, the party prepared for the start.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The elephant guns and ammunition were stored away for future reference, but the 30-30s were to be slung in holsters at their saddles for the present.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The elephant guns and ammunition were stored away for future reference, but the 30-30s were to be slung in holsters at their saddles for the present.
bandoliernounUS /ˌbændəˈlɪr/
a broad cartridge belt worn over the shoulder by soldiers
From this reading Each wore a bandolier for cartridges, and their ordinary clothes--flannel shirt and khakis.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The elephant guns and ammunition were stored away for future reference, but the 30-30s were to be slung in holsters at their saddles for the present.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Each of the boys carried matches in a water-tight box, compass, and sheath-knife, of course.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Each of the boys carried matches in a water-tight box, compass, and sheath-knife, of course.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE FIRST HUNT The place was astir with the dawn, and after sunrise, with breakfast over, the party prepared for the start.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The elephant guns and ammunition were stored away for future reference, but the 30-30s were to be slung in holsters at their saddles for the present.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Each of the boys carried matches in a water-tight box, compass, and sheath-knife, of course.
cartridgesnounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒəz/
plural of “cartridge” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading Each wore a bandolier for cartridges, and their ordinary clothes--flannel shirt and khakis.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Gholab Singh took charge of loading the wagons, and the main question was the matter of personal equipment.
clothing in general
From this reading Each wore a bandolier for cartridges, and their ordinary clothes--flannel shirt and khakis.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading Each of the boys carried matches in a water-tight box, compass, and sheath-knife, of course.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Each of the boys carried matches in a water-tight box, compass, and sheath-knife, of course.
the first light of day
From this reading THE FIRST HUNT The place was astir with the dawn, and after sunrise, with breakfast over, the party prepared for the start.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each of the boys carried matches in a water-tight box, compass, and sheath-knife, of course.
elephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading The elephant guns and ammunition were stored away for future reference, but the 30-30s were to be slung in holsters at their saddles for the present.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading Gholab Singh took charge of loading the wagons, and the main question was the matter of personal equipment.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST HUNT The place was astir with the dawn, and after sunrise, with breakfast over, the party prepared for the start.
flannelnounUS /ˈflænəl/
a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading Each wore a bandolier for cartridges, and their ordinary clothes--flannel shirt and khakis.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FIRST HUNT The place was astir with the dawn, and after sunrise, with breakfast over, the party prepared for the start.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The elephant guns and ammunition were stored away for future reference, but the 30-30s were to be slung in holsters at their saddles for the present.
Gholab
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From this reading Gholab Singh took charge of loading the wagons, and the main question was the matter of personal equipment.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The elephant guns and ammunition were stored away for future reference, but the 30-30s were to be slung in holsters at their saddles for the present.
holsters
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From this reading The elephant guns and ammunition were stored away for future reference, but the 30-30s were to be slung in holsters at their saddles for the present.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading THE FIRST HUNT The place was astir with the dawn, and after sunrise, with breakfast over, the party prepared for the start.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Each of the boys carried matches in a water-tight box, compass, and sheath-knife, of course.
khakisnounUS /ˈkækiz/
a military uniform made of khaki fabric
From this reading Each wore a bandolier for cartridges, and their ordinary clothes--flannel shirt and khakis.
loadingnounUS /ˈloʊdɪŋ/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading Gholab Singh took charge of loading the wagons, and the main question was the matter of personal equipment.
most important element
From this reading Gholab Singh took charge of loading the wagons, and the main question was the matter of personal equipment.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading Each of the boys carried matches in a water-tight box, compass, and sheath-knife, of course.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Gholab Singh took charge of loading the wagons, and the main question was the matter of personal equipment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gholab Singh took charge of loading the wagons, and the main question was the matter of personal equipment.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Each wore a bandolier for cartridges, and their ordinary clothes--flannel shirt and khakis.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE FIRST HUNT The place was astir with the dawn, and after sunrise, with breakfast over, the party prepared for the start.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE FIRST HUNT The place was astir with the dawn, and after sunrise, with breakfast over, the party prepared for the start.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Gholab Singh took charge of loading the wagons, and the main question was the matter of personal equipment.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE FIRST HUNT The place was astir with the dawn, and after sunrise, with breakfast over, the party prepared for the start.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading THE FIRST HUNT The place was astir with the dawn, and after sunrise, with breakfast over, the party prepared for the start.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The elephant guns and ammunition were stored away for future reference, but the 30-30s were to be slung in holsters at their saddles for the present.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Gholab Singh took charge of loading the wagons, and the main question was the matter of personal equipment.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading The elephant guns and ammunition were stored away for future reference, but the 30-30s were to be slung in holsters at their saddles for the present.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The elephant guns and ammunition were stored away for future reference, but the 30-30s were to be slung in holsters at their saddles for the present.
saddlesnounUS /ˈsædəlz/
plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
From this reading The elephant guns and ammunition were stored away for future reference, but the 30-30s were to be slung in holsters at their saddles for the present.
sheath-knife
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From this reading Each of the boys carried matches in a water-tight box, compass, and sheath-knife, of course.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading Each wore a bandolier for cartridges, and their ordinary clothes--flannel shirt and khakis.
Singh
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From this reading Gholab Singh took charge of loading the wagons, and the main question was the matter of personal equipment.
slungverbUS /slʌŋ/
inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling
From this reading The elephant guns and ammunition were stored away for future reference, but the 30-30s were to be slung in holsters at their saddles for the present.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE FIRST HUNT The place was astir with the dawn, and after sunrise, with breakfast over, the party prepared for the start.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading The elephant guns and ammunition were stored away for future reference, but the 30-30s were to be slung in holsters at their saddles for the present.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading THE FIRST HUNT The place was astir with the dawn, and after sunrise, with breakfast over, the party prepared for the start.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST HUNT The place was astir with the dawn, and after sunrise, with breakfast over, the party prepared for the start.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The elephant guns and ammunition were stored away for future reference, but the 30-30s were to be slung in holsters at their saddles for the present.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The elephant guns and ammunition were stored away for future reference, but the 30-30s were to be slung in holsters at their saddles for the present.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Gholab Singh took charge of loading the wagons, and the main question was the matter of personal equipment.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Gholab Singh took charge of loading the wagons, and the main question was the matter of personal equipment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FIRST HUNT The place was astir with the dawn, and after sunrise, with breakfast over, the party prepared for the start.
water-tight
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From this reading Each of the boys carried matches in a water-tight box, compass, and sheath-knife, of course.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The elephant guns and ammunition were stored away for future reference, but the 30-30s were to be slung in holsters at their saddles for the present.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE FIRST HUNT The place was astir with the dawn, and after sunrise, with breakfast over, the party prepared for the start.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Each wore a bandolier for cartridges, and their ordinary clothes--flannel shirt and khakis.
