used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, as he was permitted to own a little rifle, and to hunt for small game, it was possible that no serious objection would have been raised to his quest for deer, though there might have been scant faith in his success.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed, as he was permitted to own a little rifle, and to hunt for small game, it was possible that no serious objection would have been raised to his quest for deer, though there might have been scant faith in his success.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, as he was permitted to own a little rifle, and to hunt for small game, it was possible that no serious objection would have been raised to his quest for deer, though there might have been scant faith in his success.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading In simple fairness it should be said that Sam Parker meditated no breach of parental authority.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In simple fairness it should be said that Sam Parker meditated no breach of parental authority.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Indeed, as he was permitted to own a little rifle, and to hunt for small game, it was possible that no serious objection would have been raised to his quest for deer, though there might have been scant faith in his success.
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading In simple fairness it should be said that Sam Parker meditated no breach of parental authority.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Sam, as it was fated, was not to secure permission for his expedition.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading Indeed, as he was permitted to own a little rifle, and to hunt for small game, it was possible that no serious objection would have been raised to his quest for deer, though there might have been scant faith in his success.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading Mrs. Parker was not in the dining-room.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading But Sam, as it was fated, was not to secure permission for his expedition.
fairnessnounUS /ˈfernəs/
conformity with rules or standards
From this reading In simple fairness it should be said that Sam Parker meditated no breach of parental authority.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Indeed, as he was permitted to own a little rifle, and to hunt for small game, it was possible that no serious objection would have been raised to his quest for deer, though there might have been scant faith in his success.
fatedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtɪd/
(usually followed by “to”) determined by tragic fate
From this reading But Sam, as it was fated, was not to secure permission for his expedition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indeed, as he was permitted to own a little rifle, and to hunt for small game, it was possible that no serious objection would have been raised to his quest for deer, though there might have been scant faith in his success.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Indeed, as he was permitted to own a little rifle, and to hunt for small game, it was possible that no serious objection would have been raised to his quest for deer, though there might have been scant faith in his success.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Indeed, as he was permitted to own a little rifle, and to hunt for small game, it was possible that no serious objection would have been raised to his quest for deer, though there might have been scant faith in his success.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, as he was permitted to own a little rifle, and to hunt for small game, it was possible that no serious objection would have been raised to his quest for deer, though there might have been scant faith in his success.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, as he was permitted to own a little rifle, and to hunt for small game, it was possible that no serious objection would have been raised to his quest for deer, though there might have been scant faith in his success.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading Indeed, as he was permitted to own a little rifle, and to hunt for small game, it was possible that no serious objection would have been raised to his quest for deer, though there might have been scant faith in his success.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In simple fairness it should be said that Sam Parker meditated no breach of parental authority.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, as he was permitted to own a little rifle, and to hunt for small game, it was possible that no serious objection would have been raised to his quest for deer, though there might have been scant faith in his success.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In simple fairness it should be said that Sam Parker meditated no breach of parental authority.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Sam saw that the room was unoccupied, and went on to the library.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Indeed, as he was permitted to own a little rifle, and to hunt for small game, it was possible that no serious objection would have been raised to his quest for deer, though there might have been scant faith in his success.
meditated
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From this reading In simple fairness it should be said that Sam Parker meditated no breach of parental authority.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Indeed, as he was permitted to own a little rifle, and to hunt for small game, it was possible that no serious objection would have been raised to his quest for deer, though there might have been scant faith in his success.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Parker was not in the dining-room.
not any; not one
From this reading In simple fairness it should be said that Sam Parker meditated no breach of parental authority.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Sam, as it was fated, was not to secure permission for his expedition.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Indeed, as he was permitted to own a little rifle, and to hunt for small game, it was possible that no serious objection would have been raised to his quest for deer, though there might have been scant faith in his success.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In simple fairness it should be said that Sam Parker meditated no breach of parental authority.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sam saw that the room was unoccupied, and went on to the library.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Indeed, as he was permitted to own a little rifle, and to hunt for small game, it was possible that no serious objection would have been raised to his quest for deer, though there might have been scant faith in his success.
parentaladjectiveUS /pərˈentəl/
designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced
From this reading In simple fairness it should be said that Sam Parker meditated no breach of parental authority.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading In simple fairness it should be said that Sam Parker meditated no breach of parental authority.
approval to do something
From this reading But Sam, as it was fated, was not to secure permission for his expedition.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Indeed, as he was permitted to own a little rifle, and to hunt for small game, it was possible that no serious objection would have been raised to his quest for deer, though there might have been scant faith in his success.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Indeed, as he was permitted to own a little rifle, and to hunt for small game, it was possible that no serious objection would have been raised to his quest for deer, though there might have been scant faith in his success.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading Indeed, as he was permitted to own a little rifle, and to hunt for small game, it was possible that no serious objection would have been raised to his quest for deer, though there might have been scant faith in his success.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Indeed, as he was permitted to own a little rifle, and to hunt for small game, it was possible that no serious objection would have been raised to his quest for deer, though there might have been scant faith in his success.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Indeed, as he was permitted to own a little rifle, and to hunt for small game, it was possible that no serious objection would have been raised to his quest for deer, though there might have been scant faith in his success.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Sam saw that the room was unoccupied, and went on to the library.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In simple fairness it should be said that Sam Parker meditated no breach of parental authority.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading In simple fairness it should be said that Sam Parker meditated no breach of parental authority.
cut with a saw
From this reading Sam saw that the room was unoccupied, and went on to the library.
scantadjectiveUS /skænt/
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
From this reading Indeed, as he was permitted to own a little rifle, and to hunt for small game, it was possible that no serious objection would have been raised to his quest for deer, though there might have been scant faith in his success.
get by special effort
From this reading But Sam, as it was fated, was not to secure permission for his expedition.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Indeed, as he was permitted to own a little rifle, and to hunt for small game, it was possible that no serious objection would have been raised to his quest for deer, though there might have been scant faith in his success.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In simple fairness it should be said that Sam Parker meditated no breach of parental authority.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading In simple fairness it should be said that Sam Parker meditated no breach of parental authority.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Indeed, as he was permitted to own a little rifle, and to hunt for small game, it was possible that no serious objection would have been raised to his quest for deer, though there might have been scant faith in his success.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Indeed, as he was permitted to own a little rifle, and to hunt for small game, it was possible that no serious objection would have been raised to his quest for deer, though there might have been scant faith in his success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In simple fairness it should be said that Sam Parker meditated no breach of parental authority.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Parker was not in the dining-room.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Indeed, as he was permitted to own a little rifle, and to hunt for small game, it was possible that no serious objection would have been raised to his quest for deer, though there might have been scant faith in his success.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Indeed, as he was permitted to own a little rifle, and to hunt for small game, it was possible that no serious objection would have been raised to his quest for deer, though there might have been scant faith in his success.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indeed, as he was permitted to own a little rifle, and to hunt for small game, it was possible that no serious objection would have been raised to his quest for deer, though there might have been scant faith in his success.
unoccupiedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːkjəpaɪd/
not held or filled or in use
From this reading Sam saw that the room was unoccupied, and went on to the library.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, as he was permitted to own a little rifle, and to hunt for small game, it was possible that no serious objection would have been raised to his quest for deer, though there might have been scant faith in his success.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Sam saw that the room was unoccupied, and went on to the library.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Indeed, as he was permitted to own a little rifle, and to hunt for small game, it was possible that no serious objection would have been raised to his quest for deer, though there might have been scant faith in his success.
