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From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DESPERATE BATTLE Fortunately for the entire party, the bandoliers were filled that noon with the heavy cordite bullets, for Schoverling advised all to carry their heavy guns.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading A DESPERATE BATTLE Fortunately for the entire party, the bandoliers were filled that noon with the heavy cordite bullets, for Schoverling advised all to carry their heavy guns.
Akram
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From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
AlinounUS /ˈɑːli/
United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)
From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
(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 A DESPERATE BATTLE Fortunately for the entire party, the bandoliers were filled that noon with the heavy cordite bullets, for Schoverling advised all to carry their heavy guns.
AmirnounUS /əˈmɪr/
an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)
From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
bandoliersnounUS /ˌbændəˈlɪrz/
plural of “bandolier” — a broad cartridge belt worn over the shoulder by soldiers
From this reading A DESPERATE BATTLE Fortunately for the entire party, the bandoliers were filled that noon with the heavy cordite bullets, for Schoverling advised all to carry their heavy guns.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading A DESPERATE BATTLE Fortunately for the entire party, the bandoliers were filled that noon with the heavy cordite bullets, for Schoverling advised all to carry their heavy guns.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
lacking funds
From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading A DESPERATE BATTLE Fortunately for the entire party, the bandoliers were filled that noon with the heavy cordite bullets, for Schoverling advised all to carry their heavy guns.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I shoot my own specimens, thanks, for it is good to say, 'Shot and mounted by Gross von Hofe.'
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can shoot when I wish."
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading A DESPERATE BATTLE Fortunately for the entire party, the bandoliers were filled that noon with the heavy cordite bullets, for Schoverling advised all to carry their heavy guns.
corditenoun
explosive powder (nitroglycerin and guncotton and petrolatum) dissolved in acetone and dried and extruded in brown cords
From this reading A DESPERATE BATTLE Fortunately for the entire party, the bandoliers were filled that noon with the heavy cordite bullets, for Schoverling advised all to carry their heavy guns.
craneverbUS /kreɪn/
stretch (the neck) so as to see better
From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
DasnounUS /dæs/
any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes
From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading A DESPERATE BATTLE Fortunately for the entire party, the bandoliers were filled that noon with the heavy cordite bullets, for Schoverling advised all to carry their heavy guns.
determinedlyadverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmənədli/
with determination; in a determined manner
From this reading "Nein," he objected determinedly.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading A DESPERATE BATTLE Fortunately for the entire party, the bandoliers were filled that noon with the heavy cordite bullets, for Schoverling advised all to carry their heavy guns.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A DESPERATE BATTLE Fortunately for the entire party, the bandoliers were filled that noon with the heavy cordite bullets, for Schoverling advised all to carry their heavy guns.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A DESPERATE BATTLE Fortunately for the entire party, the bandoliers were filled that noon with the heavy cordite bullets, for Schoverling advised all to carry their heavy guns.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading A DESPERATE BATTLE Fortunately for the entire party, the bandoliers were filled that noon with the heavy cordite bullets, for Schoverling advised all to carry their heavy guns.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I shoot my own specimens, thanks, for it is good to say, 'Shot and mounted by Gross von Hofe.'
GrossadjectiveUS /ɡroʊs/
before any deductions
From this reading "I shoot my own specimens, thanks, for it is good to say, 'Shot and mounted by Gross von Hofe.'
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading A DESPERATE BATTLE Fortunately for the entire party, the bandoliers were filled that noon with the heavy cordite bullets, for Schoverling advised all to carry their heavy guns.
GurunounUS /ˈɡuːruː/
a Hindu or Buddhist religious leader and spiritual teacher
From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A DESPERATE BATTLE Fortunately for the entire party, the bandoliers were filled that noon with the heavy cordite bullets, for Schoverling advised all to carry their heavy guns.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
Hofe
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From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I shoot my own specimens, thanks, for it is good to say, 'Shot and mounted by Gross von Hofe.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I shoot my own specimens, thanks, for it is good to say, 'Shot and mounted by Gross von Hofe.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading "I shoot my own specimens, thanks, for it is good to say, 'Shot and mounted by Gross von Hofe.'
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I shoot my own specimens, thanks, for it is good to say, 'Shot and mounted by Gross von Hofe.'
Nein
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From this reading "Nein," he objected determinedly.
the middle of the day
From this reading A DESPERATE BATTLE Fortunately for the entire party, the bandoliers were filled that noon with the heavy cordite bullets, for Schoverling advised all to carry their heavy guns.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading "Nein," he objected determinedly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
others
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From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "I shoot my own specimens, thanks, for it is good to say, 'Shot and mounted by Gross von Hofe.'
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A DESPERATE BATTLE Fortunately for the entire party, the bandoliers were filled that noon with the heavy cordite bullets, for Schoverling advised all to carry their heavy guns.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
express in words
From this reading "I shoot my own specimens, thanks, for it is good to say, 'Shot and mounted by Gross von Hofe.'
Schoverling
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From this reading A DESPERATE BATTLE Fortunately for the entire party, the bandoliers were filled that noon with the heavy cordite bullets, for Schoverling advised all to carry their heavy guns.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
shellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "I shoot my own specimens, thanks, for it is good to say, 'Shot and mounted by Gross von Hofe.'
shotgunnounUS /ˈʃɑːtɡʌn/
firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges
From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
specimensnounUS /ˈspesəmənz/
plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading "I shoot my own specimens, thanks, for it is good to say, 'Shot and mounted by Gross von Hofe.'
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading "I shoot my own specimens, thanks, for it is good to say, 'Shot and mounted by Gross von Hofe.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A DESPERATE BATTLE Fortunately for the entire party, the bandoliers were filled that noon with the heavy cordite bullets, for Schoverling advised all to carry their heavy guns.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DESPERATE BATTLE Fortunately for the entire party, the bandoliers were filled that noon with the heavy cordite bullets, for Schoverling advised all to carry their heavy guns.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A DESPERATE BATTLE Fortunately for the entire party, the bandoliers were filled that noon with the heavy cordite bullets, for Schoverling advised all to carry their heavy guns.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DESPERATE BATTLE Fortunately for the entire party, the bandoliers were filled that noon with the heavy cordite bullets, for Schoverling advised all to carry their heavy guns.
von
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From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A DESPERATE BATTLE Fortunately for the entire party, the bandoliers were filled that noon with the heavy cordite bullets, for Schoverling advised all to carry their heavy guns.
at the time that
From this reading I can shoot when I wish."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I can shoot when I wish."
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Guru, Akram Das and Amir Ali carried the 30-30s, while von Hofe broke out a box of shells for the shotgun, as he wished to get a specimen of a peculiar crane he had seen that morning in the river, and refused to let the others shoot it for him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A DESPERATE BATTLE Fortunately for the entire party, the bandoliers were filled that noon with the heavy cordite bullets, for Schoverling advised all to carry their heavy guns.
