Chapter XVII

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

From this reading The Pater's younger son Phaines had another; he was not only a keen sportsman but an agreeable companion, and we killed much game, great and small.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading The Pater's younger son Phaines had another; he was not only a keen sportsman but an agreeable companion, and we killed much game, great and small.

(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 October was the only month open to all; but one permit was given to every ten inhabitants during November, and as there were forty-four, including the Pater's family, on the farm, it was easy to spare one to me.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading DESIGNS ON ANNA OF ANN My stay at the Pater's farm was altogether delightful, for most of the day was spent in shooting.

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

From this reading The Pater's younger son Phaines had another; he was not only a keen sportsman but an agreeable companion, and we killed much game, great and small.

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

From this reading October was the only month open to all; but one permit was given to every ten inhabitants during November, and as there were forty-four, including the Pater's family, on the farm, it was easy to spare one to me.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Deer, elk, caribou, moose, wild boar, and such destructive animals as lynxes, foxes, and wild cats, furnished all that a sportsman could ask in the way of variety.

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From this reading DESIGNS ON ANNA OF ANN My stay at the Pater's farm was altogether delightful, for most of the day was spent in shooting.

a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading DESIGNS ON ANNA OF ANN My stay at the Pater's farm was altogether delightful, for most of the day was spent in shooting.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The Pater's younger son Phaines had another; he was not only a keen sportsman but an agreeable companion, and we killed much game, great and small.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading October was the only month open to all; but one permit was given to every ten inhabitants during November, and as there were forty-four, including the Pater's family, on the farm, it was easy to spare one to me.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Deer, elk, caribou, moose, wild boar, and such destructive animals as lynxes, foxes, and wild cats, furnished all that a sportsman could ask in the way of variety.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading DESIGNS ON ANNA OF ANN My stay at the Pater's farm was altogether delightful, for most of the day was spent in shooting.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading During a period of twenty years the shooting of bear had been prohibited, and now, with the extension of forests, bear had increased so as to be extremely plentiful.

have

From this reading During a period of twenty years the shooting of bear had been prohibited, and now, with the extension of forests, bear had increased so as to be extremely plentiful.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading During a period of twenty years the shooting of bear had been prohibited, and now, with the extension of forests, bear had increased so as to be extremely plentiful.

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

From this reading Deer, elk, caribou, moose, wild boar, and such destructive animals as lynxes, foxes, and wild cats, furnished all that a sportsman could ask in the way of variety.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading October was the only month open to all; but one permit was given to every ten inhabitants during November, and as there were forty-four, including the Pater's family, on the farm, it was easy to spare one to me.

Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called “reindeer” in Eurasia and “caribou” in North America

From this reading Deer, elk, caribou, moose, wild boar, and such destructive animals as lynxes, foxes, and wild cats, furnished all that a sportsman could ask in the way of variety.

plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading Deer, elk, caribou, moose, wild boar, and such destructive animals as lynxes, foxes, and wild cats, furnished all that a sportsman could ask in the way of variety.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading The Pater's younger son Phaines had another; he was not only a keen sportsman but an agreeable companion, and we killed much game, great and small.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Deer, elk, caribou, moose, wild boar, and such destructive animals as lynxes, foxes, and wild cats, furnished all that a sportsman could ask in the way of variety.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading DESIGNS ON ANNA OF ANN My stay at the Pater's farm was altogether delightful, for most of the day was spent in shooting.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading Deer, elk, caribou, moose, wild boar, and such destructive animals as lynxes, foxes, and wild cats, furnished all that a sportsman could ask in the way of variety.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading DESIGNS ON ANNA OF ANN My stay at the Pater's farm was altogether delightful, for most of the day was spent in shooting.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading DESIGNS ON ANNA OF ANN My stay at the Pater's farm was altogether delightful, for most of the day was spent in shooting.

causing destruction or much damage

From this reading Deer, elk, caribou, moose, wild boar, and such destructive animals as lynxes, foxes, and wild cats, furnished all that a sportsman could ask in the way of variety.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading October was the only month open to all; but one permit was given to every ten inhabitants during November, and as there were forty-four, including the Pater's family, on the farm, it was easy to spare one to me.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading October was the only month open to all; but one permit was given to every ten inhabitants during November, and as there were forty-four, including the Pater's family, on the farm, it was easy to spare one to me.

large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America

From this reading Deer, elk, caribou, moose, wild boar, and such destructive animals as lynxes, foxes, and wild cats, furnished all that a sportsman could ask in the way of variety.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading October was the only month open to all; but one permit was given to every ten inhabitants during November, and as there were forty-four, including the Pater's family, on the farm, it was easy to spare one to me.

a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt

From this reading During a period of twenty years the shooting of bear had been prohibited, and now, with the extension of forests, bear had increased so as to be extremely plentiful.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading During a period of twenty years the shooting of bear had been prohibited, and now, with the extension of forests, bear had increased so as to be extremely plentiful.

a social unit living together

From this reading October was the only month open to all; but one permit was given to every ten inhabitants during November, and as there were forty-four, including the Pater's family, on the farm, it was easy to spare one to me.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading DESIGNS ON ANNA OF ANN My stay at the Pater's farm was altogether delightful, for most of the day was spent in shooting.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading DESIGNS ON ANNA OF ANN My stay at the Pater's farm was altogether delightful, for most of the day was spent in shooting.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading During a period of twenty years the shooting of bear had been prohibited, and now, with the extension of forests, bear had increased so as to be extremely plentiful.

being four more than forty

From this reading October was the only month open to all; but one permit was given to every ten inhabitants during November, and as there were forty-four, including the Pater's family, on the farm, it was easy to spare one to me.

plural of “fox” — alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading Deer, elk, caribou, moose, wild boar, and such destructive animals as lynxes, foxes, and wild cats, furnished all that a sportsman could ask in the way of variety.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading Deer, elk, caribou, moose, wild boar, and such destructive animals as lynxes, foxes, and wild cats, furnished all that a sportsman could ask in the way of variety.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading The Pater's younger son Phaines had another; he was not only a keen sportsman but an agreeable companion, and we killed much game, great and small.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading October was the only month open to all; but one permit was given to every ten inhabitants during November, and as there were forty-four, including the Pater's family, on the farm, it was easy to spare one to me.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The Pater's younger son Phaines had another; he was not only a keen sportsman but an agreeable companion, and we killed much game, great and small.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The Pater's younger son Phaines had another; he was not only a keen sportsman but an agreeable companion, and we killed much game, great and small.

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

From this reading The Pater's younger son Phaines had another; he was not only a keen sportsman but an agreeable companion, and we killed much game, great and small.

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

From this reading DESIGNS ON ANNA OF ANN My stay at the Pater's farm was altogether delightful, for most of the day was spent in shooting.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading October was the only month open to all; but one permit was given to every ten inhabitants during November, and as there were forty-four, including the Pater's family, on the farm, it was easy to spare one to me.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading During a period of twenty years the shooting of bear had been prohibited, and now, with the extension of forests, bear had increased so as to be extremely plentiful.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading October was the only month open to all; but one permit was given to every ten inhabitants during November, and as there were forty-four, including the Pater's family, on the farm, it was easy to spare one to me.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading October was the only month open to all; but one permit was given to every ten inhabitants during November, and as there were forty-four, including the Pater's family, on the farm, it was easy to spare one to me.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading The Pater's younger son Phaines had another; he was not only a keen sportsman but an agreeable companion, and we killed much game, great and small.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading The Pater's younger son Phaines had another; he was not only a keen sportsman but an agreeable companion, and we killed much game, great and small.

plural of “lynx” — a text browser

From this reading Deer, elk, caribou, moose, wild boar, and such destructive animals as lynxes, foxes, and wild cats, furnished all that a sportsman could ask in the way of variety.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading October was the only month open to all; but one permit was given to every ten inhabitants during November, and as there were forty-four, including the Pater's family, on the farm, it was easy to spare one to me.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading October was the only month open to all; but one permit was given to every ten inhabitants during November, and as there were forty-four, including the Pater's family, on the farm, it was easy to spare one to me.

large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America

From this reading Deer, elk, caribou, moose, wild boar, and such destructive animals as lynxes, foxes, and wild cats, furnished all that a sportsman could ask in the way of variety.

used to form the superlative

From this reading DESIGNS ON ANNA OF ANN My stay at the Pater's farm was altogether delightful, for most of the day was spent in shooting.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The Pater's younger son Phaines had another; he was not only a keen sportsman but an agreeable companion, and we killed much game, great and small.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading DESIGNS ON ANNA OF ANN My stay at the Pater's farm was altogether delightful, for most of the day was spent in shooting.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Pater's younger son Phaines had another; he was not only a keen sportsman but an agreeable companion, and we killed much game, great and small.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading October was the only month open to all; but one permit was given to every ten inhabitants during November, and as there were forty-four, including the Pater's family, on the farm, it was easy to spare one to me.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading During a period of twenty years the shooting of bear had been prohibited, and now, with the extension of forests, bear had increased so as to be extremely plentiful.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading October was the only month open to all; but one permit was given to every ten inhabitants during November, and as there were forty-four, including the Pater's family, on the farm, it was easy to spare one to me.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DESIGNS ON ANNA OF ANN My stay at the Pater's farm was altogether delightful, for most of the day was spent in shooting.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DESIGNS ON ANNA OF ANN My stay at the Pater's farm was altogether delightful, for most of the day was spent in shooting.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading October was the only month open to all; but one permit was given to every ten inhabitants during November, and as there were forty-four, including the Pater's family, on the farm, it was easy to spare one to me.

and nothing more

From this reading October was the only month open to all; but one permit was given to every ten inhabitants during November, and as there were forty-four, including the Pater's family, on the farm, it was easy to spare one to me.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading October was the only month open to all; but one permit was given to every ten inhabitants during November, and as there were forty-four, including the Pater's family, on the farm, it was easy to spare one to me.

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

From this reading DESIGNS ON ANNA OF ANN My stay at the Pater's farm was altogether delightful, for most of the day was spent in shooting.

an amount of time

From this reading During a period of twenty years the shooting of bear had been prohibited, and now, with the extension of forests, bear had increased so as to be extremely plentiful.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading October was the only month open to all; but one permit was given to every ten inhabitants during November, and as there were forty-four, including the Pater's family, on the farm, it was easy to spare one to me.

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

From this reading The Pater's younger son Phaines had another; he was not only a keen sportsman but an agreeable companion, and we killed much game, great and small.

existing in great number or quantity

From this reading During a period of twenty years the shooting of bear had been prohibited, and now, with the extension of forests, bear had increased so as to be extremely plentiful.

excluded from use or mention

From this reading During a period of twenty years the shooting of bear had been prohibited, and now, with the extension of forests, bear had increased so as to be extremely plentiful.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading DESIGNS ON ANNA OF ANN My stay at the Pater's farm was altogether delightful, for most of the day was spent in shooting.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The Pater's younger son Phaines had another; he was not only a keen sportsman but an agreeable companion, and we killed much game, great and small.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading During a period of twenty years the shooting of bear had been prohibited, and now, with the extension of forests, bear had increased so as to be extremely plentiful.

a male human offspring

From this reading The Pater's younger son Phaines had another; he was not only a keen sportsman but an agreeable companion, and we killed much game, great and small.

refrain from harming

From this reading October was the only month open to all; but one permit was given to every ten inhabitants during November, and as there were forty-four, including the Pater's family, on the farm, it was easy to spare one to me.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading DESIGNS ON ANNA OF ANN My stay at the Pater's farm was altogether delightful, for most of the day was spent in shooting.

someone who engages in sports

From this reading The Pater's younger son Phaines had another; he was not only a keen sportsman but an agreeable companion, and we killed much game, great and small.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading DESIGNS ON ANNA OF ANN My stay at the Pater's farm was altogether delightful, for most of the day was spent in shooting.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Deer, elk, caribou, moose, wild boar, and such destructive animals as lynxes, foxes, and wild cats, furnished all that a sportsman could ask in the way of variety.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading October was the only month open to all; but one permit was given to every ten inhabitants during November, and as there were forty-four, including the Pater's family, on the farm, it was easy to spare one to me.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Deer, elk, caribou, moose, wild boar, and such destructive animals as lynxes, foxes, and wild cats, furnished all that a sportsman could ask in the way of variety.

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

From this reading DESIGNS ON ANNA OF ANN My stay at the Pater's farm was altogether delightful, for most of the day was spent in shooting.

in or at that place or location

From this reading October was the only month open to all; but one permit was given to every ten inhabitants during November, and as there were forty-four, including the Pater's family, on the farm, it was easy to spare one to me.

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

From this reading October was the only month open to all; but one permit was given to every ten inhabitants during November, and as there were forty-four, including the Pater's family, on the farm, it was easy to spare one to me.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading During a period of twenty years the shooting of bear had been prohibited, and now, with the extension of forests, bear had increased so as to be extremely plentiful.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading Deer, elk, caribou, moose, wild boar, and such destructive animals as lynxes, foxes, and wild cats, furnished all that a sportsman could ask in the way of variety.

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

From this reading DESIGNS ON ANNA OF ANN My stay at the Pater's farm was altogether delightful, for most of the day was spent in shooting.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Deer, elk, caribou, moose, wild boar, and such destructive animals as lynxes, foxes, and wild cats, furnished all that a sportsman could ask in the way of variety.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The Pater's younger son Phaines had another; he was not only a keen sportsman but an agreeable companion, and we killed much game, great and small.

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

From this reading October was the only month open to all; but one permit was given to every ten inhabitants during November, and as there were forty-four, including the Pater's family, on the farm, it was easy to spare one to me.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Deer, elk, caribou, moose, wild boar, and such destructive animals as lynxes, foxes, and wild cats, furnished all that a sportsman could ask in the way of variety.

in the company of; together with

From this reading During a period of twenty years the shooting of bear had been prohibited, and now, with the extension of forests, bear had increased so as to be extremely plentiful.

a late time of life

From this reading During a period of twenty years the shooting of bear had been prohibited, and now, with the extension of forests, bear had increased so as to be extremely plentiful.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading The Pater's younger son Phaines had another; he was not only a keen sportsman but an agreeable companion, and we killed much game, great and small.