used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Murray's hunt was a short one, for that grassy tableland, with its cool streams and its shady trees, seemed to be a favorite pasture-ground for the mountain-deer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Murray's hunt was a short one, for that grassy tableland, with its cool streams and its shady trees, seemed to be a favorite pasture-ground for the mountain-deer.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading It is not likely they were often annoyed by hunters of any kind, and they were comparatively easy to approach.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is not likely they were often annoyed by hunters of any kind, and they were comparatively easy to approach.
move towards
From this reading It is not likely they were often annoyed by hunters of any kind, and they were comparatively easy to approach.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Murray's hunt was a short one, for that grassy tableland, with its cool streams and its shady trees, seemed to be a favorite pasture-ground for the mountain-deer.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, it was not necessary for a marksman like Murray to get so very near.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is not likely they were often annoyed by hunters of any kind, and they were comparatively easy to approach.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading It is not likely they were often annoyed by hunters of any kind, and they were comparatively easy to approach.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading "Now for a cooking time," replied Murray; "and then we must have a good nap."
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Murray's hunt was a short one, for that grassy tableland, with its cool streams and its shady trees, seemed to be a favorite pasture-ground for the mountain-deer.
doenounUS /doʊ/
the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977
From this reading "A fine fat doe," said Steve, when his friend threw down his game in front of the fire.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "A fine fat doe," said Steve, when his friend threw down his game in front of the fire.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It is not likely they were often annoyed by hunters of any kind, and they were comparatively easy to approach.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading "A fine fat doe," said Steve, when his friend threw down his game in front of the fire.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Murray's hunt was a short one, for that grassy tableland, with its cool streams and its shady trees, seemed to be a favorite pasture-ground for the mountain-deer.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "A fine fat doe," said Steve, when his friend threw down his game in front of the fire.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "A fine fat doe," said Steve, when his friend threw down his game in front of the fire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Murray's hunt was a short one, for that grassy tableland, with its cool streams and its shady trees, seemed to be a favorite pasture-ground for the mountain-deer.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "A fine fat doe," said Steve, when his friend threw down his game in front of the fire.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading "A fine fat doe," said Steve, when his friend threw down his game in front of the fire.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "A fine fat doe," said Steve, when his friend threw down his game in front of the fire.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Besides, it was not necessary for a marksman like Murray to get so very near.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Now for a cooking time," replied Murray; "and then we must have a good nap."
grassyadjectiveUS /ˈɡræsi/
abounding in grass
From this reading Murray's hunt was a short one, for that grassy tableland, with its cool streams and its shady trees, seemed to be a favorite pasture-ground for the mountain-deer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Now for a cooking time," replied Murray; "and then we must have a good nap."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "A fine fat doe," said Steve, when his friend threw down his game in front of the fire.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading Murray's hunt was a short one, for that grassy tableland, with its cool streams and its shady trees, seemed to be a favorite pasture-ground for the mountain-deer.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading It is not likely they were often annoyed by hunters of any kind, and they were comparatively easy to approach.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "A fine fat doe," said Steve, when his friend threw down his game in front of the fire.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not likely they were often annoyed by hunters of any kind, and they were comparatively easy to approach.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not likely they were often annoyed by hunters of any kind, and they were comparatively easy to approach.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Murray's hunt was a short one, for that grassy tableland, with its cool streams and its shady trees, seemed to be a favorite pasture-ground for the mountain-deer.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It is not likely they were often annoyed by hunters of any kind, and they were comparatively easy to approach.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Besides, it was not necessary for a marksman like Murray to get so very near.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading It is not likely they were often annoyed by hunters of any kind, and they were comparatively easy to approach.
marksmannounUS /ˈmɑːrksmən/
someone skilled in shooting
From this reading Besides, it was not necessary for a marksman like Murray to get so very near.
mountain-deer
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From this reading Murray's hunt was a short one, for that grassy tableland, with its cool streams and its shady trees, seemed to be a favorite pasture-ground for the mountain-deer.
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading Besides, it was not necessary for a marksman like Murray to get so very near.
Murray'snounUS /ˈmɜːriz/
possessive form of “murray” — British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading Murray's hunt was a short one, for that grassy tableland, with its cool streams and its shady trees, seemed to be a favorite pasture-ground for the mountain-deer.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Now for a cooking time," replied Murray; "and then we must have a good nap."
napnounUS /næp/
a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading "Now for a cooking time," replied Murray; "and then we must have a good nap."
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Besides, it was not necessary for a marksman like Murray to get so very near.
absolutely essential
From this reading Besides, it was not necessary for a marksman like Murray to get so very near.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not likely they were often annoyed by hunters of any kind, and they were comparatively easy to approach.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now for a cooking time," replied Murray; "and then we must have a good nap."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is not likely they were often annoyed by hunters of any kind, and they were comparatively easy to approach.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It is not likely they were often annoyed by hunters of any kind, and they were comparatively easy to approach.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Murray's hunt was a short one, for that grassy tableland, with its cool streams and its shady trees, seemed to be a favorite pasture-ground for the mountain-deer.
pasture-ground
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From this reading Murray's hunt was a short one, for that grassy tableland, with its cool streams and its shady trees, seemed to be a favorite pasture-ground for the mountain-deer.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Now for a cooking time," replied Murray; "and then we must have a good nap."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "A fine fat doe," said Steve, when his friend threw down his game in front of the fire.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Murray's hunt was a short one, for that grassy tableland, with its cool streams and its shady trees, seemed to be a favorite pasture-ground for the mountain-deer.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading Murray's hunt was a short one, for that grassy tableland, with its cool streams and its shady trees, seemed to be a favorite pasture-ground for the mountain-deer.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Murray's hunt was a short one, for that grassy tableland, with its cool streams and its shady trees, seemed to be a favorite pasture-ground for the mountain-deer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Besides, it was not necessary for a marksman like Murray to get so very near.
Steve
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From this reading "A fine fat doe," said Steve, when his friend threw down his game in front of the fire.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Murray's hunt was a short one, for that grassy tableland, with its cool streams and its shady trees, seemed to be a favorite pasture-ground for the mountain-deer.
tablelandnoun
a relatively flat highland
From this reading Murray's hunt was a short one, for that grassy tableland, with its cool streams and its shady trees, seemed to be a favorite pasture-ground for the mountain-deer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Murray's hunt was a short one, for that grassy tableland, with its cool streams and its shady trees, seemed to be a favorite pasture-ground for the mountain-deer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Murray's hunt was a short one, for that grassy tableland, with its cool streams and its shady trees, seemed to be a favorite pasture-ground for the mountain-deer.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Now for a cooking time," replied Murray; "and then we must have a good nap."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is not likely they were often annoyed by hunters of any kind, and they were comparatively easy to approach.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading "A fine fat doe," said Steve, when his friend threw down his game in front of the fire.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Now for a cooking time," replied Murray; "and then we must have a good nap."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Murray's hunt was a short one, for that grassy tableland, with its cool streams and its shady trees, seemed to be a favorite pasture-ground for the mountain-deer.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Murray's hunt was a short one, for that grassy tableland, with its cool streams and its shady trees, seemed to be a favorite pasture-ground for the mountain-deer.
precisely as stated
From this reading Besides, it was not necessary for a marksman like Murray to get so very near.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Murray's hunt was a short one, for that grassy tableland, with its cool streams and its shady trees, seemed to be a favorite pasture-ground for the mountain-deer.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Now for a cooking time," replied Murray; "and then we must have a good nap."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is not likely they were often annoyed by hunters of any kind, and they were comparatively easy to approach.
at the time that
From this reading "A fine fat doe," said Steve, when his friend threw down his game in front of the fire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Murray's hunt was a short one, for that grassy tableland, with its cool streams and its shady trees, seemed to be a favorite pasture-ground for the mountain-deer.
