Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading "Without doubt," he exclaims, "the constant and varied exercise of the inductive reasoning powers called into play in the pursuit must exert a beneficial effect on the mind, and the actual pleasure of riding and killing a boar is doubly enhanced by the knowledge that he has been found by the fair and sporting exercise of one's own bump of 'woodcraft.'

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

(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 SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The sharpness of intellect which we are wont to associate with the detective is nothing more than the result of training that inductive reasoning, which is almost innate in the savage.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was this that made B.-P. an enthusiastic hunter of the wild boar.

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

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The sharpness of intellect which we are wont to associate with the detective is nothing more than the result of training that inductive reasoning, which is almost innate in the savage.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading The sharpness of intellect which we are wont to associate with the detective is nothing more than the result of training that inductive reasoning, which is almost innate in the savage.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading To the child of the jungle the ground with its signs is at once his book, his map, and his newspaper.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

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From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Without doubt," he exclaims, "the constant and varied exercise of the inductive reasoning powers called into play in the pursuit must exert a beneficial effect on the mind, and the actual pleasure of riding and killing a boar is doubly enhanced by the knowledge that he has been found by the fair and sporting exercise of one's own bump of 'woodcraft.'

promoting or enhancing well-being

From this reading "Without doubt," he exclaims, "the constant and varied exercise of the inductive reasoning powers called into play in the pursuit must exert a beneficial effect on the mind, and the actual pleasure of riding and killing a boar is doubly enhanced by the knowledge that he has been found by the fair and sporting exercise of one's own bump of 'woodcraft.'

Old World wild swine having a narrow body and prominent tusks from which most domestic swine come; introduced in United States

From this reading It was this that made B.-P. an enthusiastic hunter of the wild boar.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading To the child of the jungle the ground with its signs is at once his book, his map, and his newspaper.

knock against with force or violence

From this reading "Without doubt," he exclaims, "the constant and varied exercise of the inductive reasoning powers called into play in the pursuit must exert a beneficial effect on the mind, and the actual pleasure of riding and killing a boar is doubly enhanced by the knowledge that he has been found by the fair and sporting exercise of one's own bump of 'woodcraft.'

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Without doubt," he exclaims, "the constant and varied exercise of the inductive reasoning powers called into play in the pursuit must exert a beneficial effect on the mind, and the actual pleasure of riding and killing a boar is doubly enhanced by the knowledge that he has been found by the fair and sporting exercise of one's own bump of 'woodcraft.'

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

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

a young person of either sex

From this reading To the child of the jungle the ground with its signs is at once his book, his map, and his newspaper.

unvarying in nature

From this reading "Without doubt," he exclaims, "the constant and varied exercise of the inductive reasoning powers called into play in the pursuit must exert a beneficial effect on the mind, and the actual pleasure of riding and killing a boar is doubly enhanced by the knowledge that he has been found by the fair and sporting exercise of one's own bump of 'woodcraft.'

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading The sharpness of intellect which we are wont to associate with the detective is nothing more than the result of training that inductive reasoning, which is almost innate in the savage.

to double the degree

From this reading "Without doubt," he exclaims, "the constant and varied exercise of the inductive reasoning powers called into play in the pursuit must exert a beneficial effect on the mind, and the actual pleasure of riding and killing a boar is doubly enhanced by the knowledge that he has been found by the fair and sporting exercise of one's own bump of 'woodcraft.'

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading "Without doubt," he exclaims, "the constant and varied exercise of the inductive reasoning powers called into play in the pursuit must exert a beneficial effect on the mind, and the actual pleasure of riding and killing a boar is doubly enhanced by the knowledge that he has been found by the fair and sporting exercise of one's own bump of 'woodcraft.'

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

increased or intensified in value or beauty or quality

From this reading "Without doubt," he exclaims, "the constant and varied exercise of the inductive reasoning powers called into play in the pursuit must exert a beneficial effect on the mind, and the actual pleasure of riding and killing a boar is doubly enhanced by the knowledge that he has been found by the fair and sporting exercise of one's own bump of 'woodcraft.'

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading It was this that made B.-P. an enthusiastic hunter of the wild boar.

the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

third-person singular of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Without doubt," he exclaims, "the constant and varied exercise of the inductive reasoning powers called into play in the pursuit must exert a beneficial effect on the mind, and the actual pleasure of riding and killing a boar is doubly enhanced by the knowledge that he has been found by the fair and sporting exercise of one's own bump of 'woodcraft.'

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

put to use

From this reading "Without doubt," he exclaims, "the constant and varied exercise of the inductive reasoning powers called into play in the pursuit must exert a beneficial effect on the mind, and the actual pleasure of riding and killing a boar is doubly enhanced by the knowledge that he has been found by the fair and sporting exercise of one's own bump of 'woodcraft.'

the organ of sight

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading "Without doubt," he exclaims, "the constant and varied exercise of the inductive reasoning powers called into play in the pursuit must exert a beneficial effect on the mind, and the actual pleasure of riding and killing a boar is doubly enhanced by the knowledge that he has been found by the fair and sporting exercise of one's own bump of 'woodcraft.'

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

set up or found

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading To the child of the jungle the ground with its signs is at once his book, his map, and his newspaper.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

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

From this reading "Without doubt," he exclaims, "the constant and varied exercise of the inductive reasoning powers called into play in the pursuit must exert a beneficial effect on the mind, and the actual pleasure of riding and killing a boar is doubly enhanced by the knowledge that he has been found by the fair and sporting exercise of one's own bump of 'woodcraft.'

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Without doubt," he exclaims, "the constant and varied exercise of the inductive reasoning powers called into play in the pursuit must exert a beneficial effect on the mind, and the actual pleasure of riding and killing a boar is doubly enhanced by the knowledge that he has been found by the fair and sporting exercise of one's own bump of 'woodcraft.'

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading To the child of the jungle the ground with its signs is at once his book, his map, and his newspaper.

someone who hunts game

From this reading It was this that made B.-P. an enthusiastic hunter of the wild boar.

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

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

arising from inductance

From this reading "Without doubt," he exclaims, "the constant and varied exercise of the inductive reasoning powers called into play in the pursuit must exert a beneficial effect on the mind, and the actual pleasure of riding and killing a boar is doubly enhanced by the knowledge that he has been found by the fair and sporting exercise of one's own bump of 'woodcraft.'

not established by conditioning or learning

From this reading The sharpness of intellect which we are wont to associate with the detective is nothing more than the result of training that inductive reasoning, which is almost innate in the savage.

knowledge and intellectual ability

From this reading The sharpness of intellect which we are wont to associate with the detective is nothing more than the result of training that inductive reasoning, which is almost innate in the savage.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Without doubt," he exclaims, "the constant and varied exercise of the inductive reasoning powers called into play in the pursuit must exert a beneficial effect on the mind, and the actual pleasure of riding and killing a boar is doubly enhanced by the knowledge that he has been found by the fair and sporting exercise of one's own bump of 'woodcraft.'

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

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was this that made B.-P. an enthusiastic hunter of the wild boar.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading To the child of the jungle the ground with its signs is at once his book, his map, and his newspaper.

an event that causes someone to die

From this reading "Without doubt," he exclaims, "the constant and varied exercise of the inductive reasoning powers called into play in the pursuit must exert a beneficial effect on the mind, and the actual pleasure of riding and killing a boar is doubly enhanced by the knowledge that he has been found by the fair and sporting exercise of one's own bump of 'woodcraft.'

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading "Without doubt," he exclaims, "the constant and varied exercise of the inductive reasoning powers called into play in the pursuit must exert a beneficial effect on the mind, and the actual pleasure of riding and killing a boar is doubly enhanced by the knowledge that he has been found by the fair and sporting exercise of one's own bump of 'woodcraft.'

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was this that made B.-P. an enthusiastic hunter of the wild boar.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading To the child of the jungle the ground with its signs is at once his book, his map, and his newspaper.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "Without doubt," he exclaims, "the constant and varied exercise of the inductive reasoning powers called into play in the pursuit must exert a beneficial effect on the mind, and the actual pleasure of riding and killing a boar is doubly enhanced by the knowledge that he has been found by the fair and sporting exercise of one's own bump of 'woodcraft.'

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The sharpness of intellect which we are wont to associate with the detective is nothing more than the result of training that inductive reasoning, which is almost innate in the savage.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Without doubt," he exclaims, "the constant and varied exercise of the inductive reasoning powers called into play in the pursuit must exert a beneficial effect on the mind, and the actual pleasure of riding and killing a boar is doubly enhanced by the knowledge that he has been found by the fair and sporting exercise of one's own bump of 'woodcraft.'

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading To the child of the jungle the ground with its signs is at once his book, his map, and his newspaper.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The sharpness of intellect which we are wont to associate with the detective is nothing more than the result of training that inductive reasoning, which is almost innate in the savage.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was this that made B.-P. an enthusiastic hunter of the wild boar.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Without doubt," he exclaims, "the constant and varied exercise of the inductive reasoning powers called into play in the pursuit must exert a beneficial effect on the mind, and the actual pleasure of riding and killing a boar is doubly enhanced by the knowledge that he has been found by the fair and sporting exercise of one's own bump of 'woodcraft.'

on one occasion

From this reading To the child of the jungle the ground with its signs is at once his book, his map, and his newspaper.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Without doubt," he exclaims, "the constant and varied exercise of the inductive reasoning powers called into play in the pursuit must exert a beneficial effect on the mind, and the actual pleasure of riding and killing a boar is doubly enhanced by the knowledge that he has been found by the fair and sporting exercise of one's own bump of 'woodcraft.'

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "Without doubt," he exclaims, "the constant and varied exercise of the inductive reasoning powers called into play in the pursuit must exert a beneficial effect on the mind, and the actual pleasure of riding and killing a boar is doubly enhanced by the knowledge that he has been found by the fair and sporting exercise of one's own bump of 'woodcraft.'

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

participate in games or sport

From this reading "Without doubt," he exclaims, "the constant and varied exercise of the inductive reasoning powers called into play in the pursuit must exert a beneficial effect on the mind, and the actual pleasure of riding and killing a boar is doubly enhanced by the knowledge that he has been found by the fair and sporting exercise of one's own bump of 'woodcraft.'

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading "Without doubt," he exclaims, "the constant and varied exercise of the inductive reasoning powers called into play in the pursuit must exert a beneficial effect on the mind, and the actual pleasure of riding and killing a boar is doubly enhanced by the knowledge that he has been found by the fair and sporting exercise of one's own bump of 'woodcraft.'

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading "Without doubt," he exclaims, "the constant and varied exercise of the inductive reasoning powers called into play in the pursuit must exert a beneficial effect on the mind, and the actual pleasure of riding and killing a boar is doubly enhanced by the knowledge that he has been found by the fair and sporting exercise of one's own bump of 'woodcraft.'

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading "Without doubt," he exclaims, "the constant and varied exercise of the inductive reasoning powers called into play in the pursuit must exert a beneficial effect on the mind, and the actual pleasure of riding and killing a boar is doubly enhanced by the knowledge that he has been found by the fair and sporting exercise of one's own bump of 'woodcraft.'

thinking that is coherent and logical

From this reading "Without doubt," he exclaims, "the constant and varied exercise of the inductive reasoning powers called into play in the pursuit must exert a beneficial effect on the mind, and the actual pleasure of riding and killing a boar is doubly enhanced by the knowledge that he has been found by the fair and sporting exercise of one's own bump of 'woodcraft.'

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The sharpness of intellect which we are wont to associate with the detective is nothing more than the result of training that inductive reasoning, which is almost innate in the savage.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading "Without doubt," he exclaims, "the constant and varied exercise of the inductive reasoning powers called into play in the pursuit must exert a beneficial effect on the mind, and the actual pleasure of riding and killing a boar is doubly enhanced by the knowledge that he has been found by the fair and sporting exercise of one's own bump of 'woodcraft.'

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading The sharpness of intellect which we are wont to associate with the detective is nothing more than the result of training that inductive reasoning, which is almost innate in the savage.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

a quick and penetrating intelligence

From this reading The sharpness of intellect which we are wont to associate with the detective is nothing more than the result of training that inductive reasoning, which is almost innate in the savage.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading To the child of the jungle the ground with its signs is at once his book, his map, and his newspaper.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

From this reading "Without doubt," he exclaims, "the constant and varied exercise of the inductive reasoning powers called into play in the pursuit must exert a beneficial effect on the mind, and the actual pleasure of riding and killing a boar is doubly enhanced by the knowledge that he has been found by the fair and sporting exercise of one's own bump of 'woodcraft.'

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The sharpness of intellect which we are wont to associate with the detective is nothing more than the result of training that inductive reasoning, which is almost innate in the savage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

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

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

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

From this reading It was this that made B.-P. an enthusiastic hunter of the wild boar.

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

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading The sharpness of intellect which we are wont to associate with the detective is nothing more than the result of training that inductive reasoning, which is almost innate in the savage.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

characterized by variety

From this reading "Without doubt," he exclaims, "the constant and varied exercise of the inductive reasoning powers called into play in the pursuit must exert a beneficial effect on the mind, and the actual pleasure of riding and killing a boar is doubly enhanced by the knowledge that he has been found by the fair and sporting exercise of one's own bump of 'woodcraft.'

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

From this reading It was this that made B.-P. an enthusiastic hunter of the wild boar.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The sharpness of intellect which we are wont to associate with the detective is nothing more than the result of training that inductive reasoning, which is almost innate in the savage.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

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

From this reading SCOUT All hardy exercise is good for a soldier, but in pig-sticking Baden-Powell found a sport which, in addition to its effect upon the nerves and sinews, gives a man what is called a "stalker's eye," and that, says B.-P., is _par excellence_ the soldier's eye.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading It was this that made B.-P. an enthusiastic hunter of the wild boar.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The sharpness of intellect which we are wont to associate with the detective is nothing more than the result of training that inductive reasoning, which is almost innate in the savage.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "Without doubt," he exclaims, "the constant and varied exercise of the inductive reasoning powers called into play in the pursuit must exert a beneficial effect on the mind, and the actual pleasure of riding and killing a boar is doubly enhanced by the knowledge that he has been found by the fair and sporting exercise of one's own bump of 'woodcraft.'

an established custom

From this reading The sharpness of intellect which we are wont to associate with the detective is nothing more than the result of training that inductive reasoning, which is almost innate in the savage.

skill and experience in matters relating to the woods (as hunting or fishing or camping)

From this reading "Without doubt," he exclaims, "the constant and varied exercise of the inductive reasoning powers called into play in the pursuit must exert a beneficial effect on the mind, and the actual pleasure of riding and killing a boar is doubly enhanced by the knowledge that he has been found by the fair and sporting exercise of one's own bump of 'woodcraft.'