used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading What astute vagabonds are those coyotes, the street-arabs of the wilderness, their wits sharpened by the unceasing competition for a livelihood with their hungry relations, and with all the other carnivorous beasts of the field,--to say nothing of several of the birds of the air!
(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 What astute vagabonds are those coyotes, the street-arabs of the wilderness, their wits sharpened by the unceasing competition for a livelihood with their hungry relations, and with all the other carnivorous beasts of the field,--to say nothing of several of the birds of the air!
allottedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːtɪd/
given as a task
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
antelopenounUS /ˈæntəloʊp/
graceful Old World ruminant with long legs and horns directed upward and backward; includes gazelles; springboks; impalas; addax; gerenuks; blackbucks; dik-diks
From this reading Many a supper did Ulysses and I and the shotgun procure between us; but as yet we had had little use for our rifles; excepting one antelope which Percy and I had blazed at and missed, we had seen no large game, unless the occasional wolf and the frequent coyote be counted as such.
any thing at all
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What astute vagabonds are those coyotes, the street-arabs of the wilderness, their wits sharpened by the unceasing competition for a livelihood with their hungry relations, and with all the other carnivorous beasts of the field,--to say nothing of several of the birds of the air!
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
astuteadjectiveUS /əˈstuːt/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading What astute vagabonds are those coyotes, the street-arabs of the wilderness, their wits sharpened by the unceasing competition for a livelihood with their hungry relations, and with all the other carnivorous beasts of the field,--to say nothing of several of the birds of the air!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Many a supper did Ulysses and I and the shotgun procure between us; but as yet we had had little use for our rifles; excepting one antelope which Percy and I had blazed at and missed, we had seen no large game, unless the occasional wolf and the frequent coyote be counted as such.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading What astute vagabonds are those coyotes, the street-arabs of the wilderness, their wits sharpened by the unceasing competition for a livelihood with their hungry relations, and with all the other carnivorous beasts of the field,--to say nothing of several of the birds of the air!
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Many a supper did Ulysses and I and the shotgun procure between us; but as yet we had had little use for our rifles; excepting one antelope which Percy and I had blazed at and missed, we had seen no large game, unless the occasional wolf and the frequent coyote be counted as such.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading What astute vagabonds are those coyotes, the street-arabs of the wilderness, their wits sharpened by the unceasing competition for a livelihood with their hungry relations, and with all the other carnivorous beasts of the field,--to say nothing of several of the birds of the air!
blazedverbUS /bleɪzd/
past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively
From this reading Many a supper did Ulysses and I and the shotgun procure between us; but as yet we had had little use for our rifles; excepting one antelope which Percy and I had blazed at and missed, we had seen no large game, unless the occasional wolf and the frequent coyote be counted as such.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Many a supper did Ulysses and I and the shotgun procure between us; but as yet we had had little use for our rifles; excepting one antelope which Percy and I had blazed at and missed, we had seen no large game, unless the occasional wolf and the frequent coyote be counted as such.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
carnivorousadjectiveUS /kɑːrˈnɪvərəs/
relating to or characteristic of carnivores
From this reading What astute vagabonds are those coyotes, the street-arabs of the wilderness, their wits sharpened by the unceasing competition for a livelihood with their hungry relations, and with all the other carnivorous beasts of the field,--to say nothing of several of the birds of the air!
choppingverbUS /ˈtʃɑːpɪŋ/
inflected form of “chop” — cut into pieces
From this reading Whenever occasion permitted--while Percy was cooking and Jack chopping wood, perhaps--I would take the little single-barrelled shotgun and wander up the stream to try for some ducks, or over the hills in the hope of stirring up a jack-rabbit or a sage-hen.
ColumbianounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/
a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
competitionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/
a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
From this reading What astute vagabonds are those coyotes, the street-arabs of the wilderness, their wits sharpened by the unceasing competition for a livelihood with their hungry relations, and with all the other carnivorous beasts of the field,--to say nothing of several of the birds of the air!
prepare a hot meal
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading Whenever occasion permitted--while Percy was cooking and Jack chopping wood, perhaps--I would take the little single-barrelled shotgun and wander up the stream to try for some ducks, or over the hills in the hope of stirring up a jack-rabbit or a sage-hen.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading Many a supper did Ulysses and I and the shotgun procure between us; but as yet we had had little use for our rifles; excepting one antelope which Percy and I had blazed at and missed, we had seen no large game, unless the occasional wolf and the frequent coyote be counted as such.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
coyotenounUS /kaɪˈoʊti/
small wolf native to western North America
From this reading Many a supper did Ulysses and I and the shotgun procure between us; but as yet we had had little use for our rifles; excepting one antelope which Percy and I had blazed at and missed, we had seen no large game, unless the occasional wolf and the frequent coyote be counted as such.
coyotesnounUS /kaɪˈoʊtis/
plural of “coyote” — small wolf native to western North America
From this reading What astute vagabonds are those coyotes, the street-arabs of the wilderness, their wits sharpened by the unceasing competition for a livelihood with their hungry relations, and with all the other carnivorous beasts of the field,--to say nothing of several of the birds of the air!
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Many a supper did Ulysses and I and the shotgun procure between us; but as yet we had had little use for our rifles; excepting one antelope which Percy and I had blazed at and missed, we had seen no large game, unless the occasional wolf and the frequent coyote be counted as such.
dish-washer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
ducksnounUS /dʌks/
plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
From this reading Whenever occasion permitted--while Percy was cooking and Jack chopping wood, perhaps--I would take the little single-barrelled shotgun and wander up the stream to try for some ducks, or over the hills in the hope of stirring up a jack-rabbit or a sage-hen.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading Many a supper did Ulysses and I and the shotgun procure between us; but as yet we had had little use for our rifles; excepting one antelope which Percy and I had blazed at and missed, we had seen no large game, unless the occasional wolf and the frequent coyote be counted as such.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading What astute vagabonds are those coyotes, the street-arabs of the wilderness, their wits sharpened by the unceasing competition for a livelihood with their hungry relations, and with all the other carnivorous beasts of the field,--to say nothing of several of the birds of the air!
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Many a supper did Ulysses and I and the shotgun procure between us; but as yet we had had little use for our rifles; excepting one antelope which Percy and I had blazed at and missed, we had seen no large game, unless the occasional wolf and the frequent coyote be counted as such.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Many a supper did Ulysses and I and the shotgun procure between us; but as yet we had had little use for our rifles; excepting one antelope which Percy and I had blazed at and missed, we had seen no large game, unless the occasional wolf and the frequent coyote be counted as such.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Many a supper did Ulysses and I and the shotgun procure between us; but as yet we had had little use for our rifles; excepting one antelope which Percy and I had blazed at and missed, we had seen no large game, unless the occasional wolf and the frequent coyote be counted as such.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Whenever occasion permitted--while Percy was cooking and Jack chopping wood, perhaps--I would take the little single-barrelled shotgun and wander up the stream to try for some ducks, or over the hills in the hope of stirring up a jack-rabbit or a sage-hen.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Whenever occasion permitted--while Percy was cooking and Jack chopping wood, perhaps--I would take the little single-barrelled shotgun and wander up the stream to try for some ducks, or over the hills in the hope of stirring up a jack-rabbit or a sage-hen.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading What astute vagabonds are those coyotes, the street-arabs of the wilderness, their wits sharpened by the unceasing competition for a livelihood with their hungry relations, and with all the other carnivorous beasts of the field,--to say nothing of several of the birds of the air!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Whenever occasion permitted--while Percy was cooking and Jack chopping wood, perhaps--I would take the little single-barrelled shotgun and wander up the stream to try for some ducks, or over the hills in the hope of stirring up a jack-rabbit or a sage-hen.
jack-rabbit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whenever occasion permitted--while Percy was cooking and Jack chopping wood, perhaps--I would take the little single-barrelled shotgun and wander up the stream to try for some ducks, or over the hills in the hope of stirring up a jack-rabbit or a sage-hen.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Many a supper did Ulysses and I and the shotgun procure between us; but as yet we had had little use for our rifles; excepting one antelope which Percy and I had blazed at and missed, we had seen no large game, unless the occasional wolf and the frequent coyote be counted as such.
latterlyadverb
in the recent past
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Whenever occasion permitted--while Percy was cooking and Jack chopping wood, perhaps--I would take the little single-barrelled shotgun and wander up the stream to try for some ducks, or over the hills in the hope of stirring up a jack-rabbit or a sage-hen.
livelihoodnounUS /ˈlaɪvlihʊd/
the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading What astute vagabonds are those coyotes, the street-arabs of the wilderness, their wits sharpened by the unceasing competition for a livelihood with their hungry relations, and with all the other carnivorous beasts of the field,--to say nothing of several of the birds of the air!
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many a supper did Ulysses and I and the shotgun procure between us; but as yet we had had little use for our rifles; excepting one antelope which Percy and I had blazed at and missed, we had seen no large game, unless the occasional wolf and the frequent coyote be counted as such.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading Many a supper did Ulysses and I and the shotgun procure between us; but as yet we had had little use for our rifles; excepting one antelope which Percy and I had blazed at and missed, we had seen no large game, unless the occasional wolf and the frequent coyote be counted as such.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
not any; not one
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
northerlyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərli/
situated in or oriented toward the north
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading What astute vagabonds are those coyotes, the street-arabs of the wilderness, their wits sharpened by the unceasing competition for a livelihood with their hungry relations, and with all the other carnivorous beasts of the field,--to say nothing of several of the birds of the air!
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Whenever occasion permitted--while Percy was cooking and Jack chopping wood, perhaps--I would take the little single-barrelled shotgun and wander up the stream to try for some ducks, or over the hills in the hope of stirring up a jack-rabbit or a sage-hen.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Many a supper did Ulysses and I and the shotgun procure between us; but as yet we had had little use for our rifles; excepting one antelope which Percy and I had blazed at and missed, we had seen no large game, unless the occasional wolf and the frequent coyote be counted as such.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Many a supper did Ulysses and I and the shotgun procure between us; but as yet we had had little use for our rifles; excepting one antelope which Percy and I had blazed at and missed, we had seen no large game, unless the occasional wolf and the frequent coyote be counted as such.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whenever occasion permitted--while Percy was cooking and Jack chopping wood, perhaps--I would take the little single-barrelled shotgun and wander up the stream to try for some ducks, or over the hills in the hope of stirring up a jack-rabbit or a sage-hen.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading What astute vagabonds are those coyotes, the street-arabs of the wilderness, their wits sharpened by the unceasing competition for a livelihood with their hungry relations, and with all the other carnivorous beasts of the field,--to say nothing of several of the birds of the air!
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Many a supper did Ulysses and I and the shotgun procure between us; but as yet we had had little use for our rifles; excepting one antelope which Percy and I had blazed at and missed, we had seen no large game, unless the occasional wolf and the frequent coyote be counted as such.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
by chance
From this reading Whenever occasion permitted--while Percy was cooking and Jack chopping wood, perhaps--I would take the little single-barrelled shotgun and wander up the stream to try for some ducks, or over the hills in the hope of stirring up a jack-rabbit or a sage-hen.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Whenever occasion permitted--while Percy was cooking and Jack chopping wood, perhaps--I would take the little single-barrelled shotgun and wander up the stream to try for some ducks, or over the hills in the hope of stirring up a jack-rabbit or a sage-hen.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading Many a supper did Ulysses and I and the shotgun procure between us; but as yet we had had little use for our rifles; excepting one antelope which Percy and I had blazed at and missed, we had seen no large game, unless the occasional wolf and the frequent coyote be counted as such.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading What astute vagabonds are those coyotes, the street-arabs of the wilderness, their wits sharpened by the unceasing competition for a livelihood with their hungry relations, and with all the other carnivorous beasts of the field,--to say nothing of several of the birds of the air!
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading Many a supper did Ulysses and I and the shotgun procure between us; but as yet we had had little use for our rifles; excepting one antelope which Percy and I had blazed at and missed, we had seen no large game, unless the occasional wolf and the frequent coyote be counted as such.
uttered with a trill
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
sage-hen
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From this reading Whenever occasion permitted--while Percy was cooking and Jack chopping wood, perhaps--I would take the little single-barrelled shotgun and wander up the stream to try for some ducks, or over the hills in the hope of stirring up a jack-rabbit or a sage-hen.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
express in words
From this reading What astute vagabonds are those coyotes, the street-arabs of the wilderness, their wits sharpened by the unceasing competition for a livelihood with their hungry relations, and with all the other carnivorous beasts of the field,--to say nothing of several of the birds of the air!
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Many a supper did Ulysses and I and the shotgun procure between us; but as yet we had had little use for our rifles; excepting one antelope which Percy and I had blazed at and missed, we had seen no large game, unless the occasional wolf and the frequent coyote be counted as such.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
sharpenedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpənd/
having the point made sharp
From this reading What astute vagabonds are those coyotes, the street-arabs of the wilderness, their wits sharpened by the unceasing competition for a livelihood with their hungry relations, and with all the other carnivorous beasts of the field,--to say nothing of several of the birds of the air!
shotgunnounUS /ˈʃɑːtɡʌn/
firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges
From this reading Whenever occasion permitted--while Percy was cooking and Jack chopping wood, perhaps--I would take the little single-barrelled shotgun and wander up the stream to try for some ducks, or over the hills in the hope of stirring up a jack-rabbit or a sage-hen.
single-barrelledadjective
having one barrel
From this reading Whenever occasion permitted--while Percy was cooking and Jack chopping wood, perhaps--I would take the little single-barrelled shotgun and wander up the stream to try for some ducks, or over the hills in the hope of stirring up a jack-rabbit or a sage-hen.
SnakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Whenever occasion permitted--while Percy was cooking and Jack chopping wood, perhaps--I would take the little single-barrelled shotgun and wander up the stream to try for some ducks, or over the hills in the hope of stirring up a jack-rabbit or a sage-hen.
south-westward
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Whenever occasion permitted--while Percy was cooking and Jack chopping wood, perhaps--I would take the little single-barrelled shotgun and wander up the stream to try for some ducks, or over the hills in the hope of stirring up a jack-rabbit or a sage-hen.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Whenever occasion permitted--while Percy was cooking and Jack chopping wood, perhaps--I would take the little single-barrelled shotgun and wander up the stream to try for some ducks, or over the hills in the hope of stirring up a jack-rabbit or a sage-hen.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
street-arabs
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From this reading What astute vagabonds are those coyotes, the street-arabs of the wilderness, their wits sharpened by the unceasing competition for a livelihood with their hungry relations, and with all the other carnivorous beasts of the field,--to say nothing of several of the birds of the air!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Many a supper did Ulysses and I and the shotgun procure between us; but as yet we had had little use for our rifles; excepting one antelope which Percy and I had blazed at and missed, we had seen no large game, unless the occasional wolf and the frequent coyote be counted as such.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Many a supper did Ulysses and I and the shotgun procure between us; but as yet we had had little use for our rifles; excepting one antelope which Percy and I had blazed at and missed, we had seen no large game, unless the occasional wolf and the frequent coyote be counted as such.
systematicadjectiveUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/
characterized by order and planning
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
carry out
From this reading Whenever occasion permitted--while Percy was cooking and Jack chopping wood, perhaps--I would take the little single-barrelled shotgun and wander up the stream to try for some ducks, or over the hills in the hope of stirring up a jack-rabbit or a sage-hen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading What astute vagabonds are those coyotes, the street-arabs of the wilderness, their wits sharpened by the unceasing competition for a livelihood with their hungry relations, and with all the other carnivorous beasts of the field,--to say nothing of several of the birds of the air!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading What astute vagabonds are those coyotes, the street-arabs of the wilderness, their wits sharpened by the unceasing competition for a livelihood with their hungry relations, and with all the other carnivorous beasts of the field,--to say nothing of several of the birds of the air!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Whenever occasion permitted--while Percy was cooking and Jack chopping wood, perhaps--I would take the little single-barrelled shotgun and wander up the stream to try for some ducks, or over the hills in the hope of stirring up a jack-rabbit or a sage-hen.
turbulentadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
UlyssesnounUS /juːˈlɪsiz/
(Roman mythology) Roman spelling for Odysseus
From this reading Many a supper did Ulysses and I and the shotgun procure between us; but as yet we had had little use for our rifles; excepting one antelope which Percy and I had blazed at and missed, we had seen no large game, unless the occasional wolf and the frequent coyote be counted as such.
unanimouslyadverbUS /juːˈnænəməsli/
of one mind; without dissent
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
unceasingadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːsɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading What astute vagabonds are those coyotes, the street-arabs of the wilderness, their wits sharpened by the unceasing competition for a livelihood with their hungry relations, and with all the other carnivorous beasts of the field,--to say nothing of several of the birds of the air!
except if; if not
From this reading Many a supper did Ulysses and I and the shotgun procure between us; but as yet we had had little use for our rifles; excepting one antelope which Percy and I had blazed at and missed, we had seen no large game, unless the occasional wolf and the frequent coyote be counted as such.
unsuspectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈspektɪd/
not suspected or believed likely
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Whenever occasion permitted--while Percy was cooking and Jack chopping wood, perhaps--I would take the little single-barrelled shotgun and wander up the stream to try for some ducks, or over the hills in the hope of stirring up a jack-rabbit or a sage-hen.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Many a supper did Ulysses and I and the shotgun procure between us; but as yet we had had little use for our rifles; excepting one antelope which Percy and I had blazed at and missed, we had seen no large game, unless the occasional wolf and the frequent coyote be counted as such.
the act of using
From this reading Many a supper did Ulysses and I and the shotgun procure between us; but as yet we had had little use for our rifles; excepting one antelope which Percy and I had blazed at and missed, we had seen no large game, unless the occasional wolf and the frequent coyote be counted as such.
vagabondsnounUS /ˈvæɡəbɑːndz/
plural of “vagabond” — anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place
From this reading What astute vagabonds are those coyotes, the street-arabs of the wilderness, their wits sharpened by the unceasing competition for a livelihood with their hungry relations, and with all the other carnivorous beasts of the field,--to say nothing of several of the birds of the air!
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Whenever occasion permitted--while Percy was cooking and Jack chopping wood, perhaps--I would take the little single-barrelled shotgun and wander up the stream to try for some ducks, or over the hills in the hope of stirring up a jack-rabbit or a sage-hen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What astute vagabonds are those coyotes, the street-arabs of the wilderness, their wits sharpened by the unceasing competition for a livelihood with their hungry relations, and with all the other carnivorous beasts of the field,--to say nothing of several of the birds of the air!
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Whenever occasion permitted--while Percy was cooking and Jack chopping wood, perhaps--I would take the little single-barrelled shotgun and wander up the stream to try for some ducks, or over the hills in the hope of stirring up a jack-rabbit or a sage-hen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading During this time, Percy and I, by systematic practice, became fairly expert in the art of packing; Percy, too, having developed unsuspected gifts as a cook, was unanimously elected to fill that responsible position, while I, having no genius for anything in particular, was allotted the more humble office of dish-washer.
WILDERNESSnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading INTO THE WILDERNESS For several days we marched steadily northward over a rolling country, camping at first upon streams which flowed south-westward to the Great Salt Lake, and latterly upon others which took a northerly course to join the turbulent Snake, the great southern branch of the Columbia.
in the company of; together with
From this reading What astute vagabonds are those coyotes, the street-arabs of the wilderness, their wits sharpened by the unceasing competition for a livelihood with their hungry relations, and with all the other carnivorous beasts of the field,--to say nothing of several of the birds of the air!
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading What astute vagabonds are those coyotes, the street-arabs of the wilderness, their wits sharpened by the unceasing competition for a livelihood with their hungry relations, and with all the other carnivorous beasts of the field,--to say nothing of several of the birds of the air!
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading Many a supper did Ulysses and I and the shotgun procure between us; but as yet we had had little use for our rifles; excepting one antelope which Percy and I had blazed at and missed, we had seen no large game, unless the occasional wolf and the frequent coyote be counted as such.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Whenever occasion permitted--while Percy was cooking and Jack chopping wood, perhaps--I would take the little single-barrelled shotgun and wander up the stream to try for some ducks, or over the hills in the hope of stirring up a jack-rabbit or a sage-hen.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Whenever occasion permitted--while Percy was cooking and Jack chopping wood, perhaps--I would take the little single-barrelled shotgun and wander up the stream to try for some ducks, or over the hills in the hope of stirring up a jack-rabbit or a sage-hen.
but in spite of that
From this reading Many a supper did Ulysses and I and the shotgun procure between us; but as yet we had had little use for our rifles; excepting one antelope which Percy and I had blazed at and missed, we had seen no large game, unless the occasional wolf and the frequent coyote be counted as such.
