used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading First of all, a mighty hunt was arranged.
able-bodiedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəlˈbɑːdid/
having a strong healthy body
From this reading All the able-bodied men--and they numbered nearly a hundred--set out together for their favorite hunting-ground, where they stationed themselves at intervals in a rude circle about a strip of field and forest two or three square miles in extent.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading All the able-bodied men--and they numbered nearly a hundred--set out together for their favorite hunting-ground, where they stationed themselves at intervals in a rude circle about a strip of field and forest two or three square miles in extent.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Needless to say, any animals roaming within the chosen area would take alarm.
(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 First of all, a mighty hunt was arranged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Hunt and the Fire_ On the day preceding the tribe's departure for the land of the noonday sun, two important preparations were made.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Needless to say, any animals roaming within the chosen area would take alarm.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Needless to say, any animals roaming within the chosen area would take alarm.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading Needless to say, any animals roaming within the chosen area would take alarm.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading First of all, a mighty hunt was arranged.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All the able-bodied men--and they numbered nearly a hundred--set out together for their favorite hunting-ground, where they stationed themselves at intervals in a rude circle about a strip of field and forest two or three square miles in extent.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading Then, at the signal of the chieftain's shout relayed from man to man, the hunters started at a trot toward the center of the circle, meanwhile yelling and clamoring at the top of their lusty voices and raising a hullabaloo that might have awakened the dead.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Then, at the signal of the chieftain's shout relayed from man to man, the hunters started at a trot toward the center of the circle, meanwhile yelling and clamoring at the top of their lusty voices and raising a hullabaloo that might have awakened the dead.
chieftain'snounUS /ˈtʃiːftənz/
possessive form of “chieftain” — the leader of a group of people
From this reading Then, at the signal of the chieftain's shout relayed from man to man, the hunters started at a trot toward the center of the circle, meanwhile yelling and clamoring at the top of their lusty voices and raising a hullabaloo that might have awakened the dead.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Needless to say, any animals roaming within the chosen area would take alarm.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading All the able-bodied men--and they numbered nearly a hundred--set out together for their favorite hunting-ground, where they stationed themselves at intervals in a rude circle about a strip of field and forest two or three square miles in extent.
clamoringnounUS /ˈklæmərɪŋ/
loud and persistent outcry from many people
From this reading Then, at the signal of the chieftain's shout relayed from man to man, the hunters started at a trot toward the center of the circle, meanwhile yelling and clamoring at the top of their lusty voices and raising a hullabaloo that might have awakened the dead.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _The Hunt and the Fire_ On the day preceding the tribe's departure for the land of the noonday sun, two important preparations were made.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Then, at the signal of the chieftain's shout relayed from man to man, the hunters started at a trot toward the center of the circle, meanwhile yelling and clamoring at the top of their lusty voices and raising a hullabaloo that might have awakened the dead.
the act of departing
From this reading _The Hunt and the Fire_ On the day preceding the tribe's departure for the land of the noonday sun, two important preparations were made.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading All the able-bodied men--and they numbered nearly a hundred--set out together for their favorite hunting-ground, where they stationed themselves at intervals in a rude circle about a strip of field and forest two or three square miles in extent.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading All the able-bodied men--and they numbered nearly a hundred--set out together for their favorite hunting-ground, where they stationed themselves at intervals in a rude circle about a strip of field and forest two or three square miles in extent.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading All the able-bodied men--and they numbered nearly a hundred--set out together for their favorite hunting-ground, where they stationed themselves at intervals in a rude circle about a strip of field and forest two or three square miles in extent.
start firing a weapon
From this reading _The Hunt and the Fire_ On the day preceding the tribe's departure for the land of the noonday sun, two important preparations were made.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First of all, a mighty hunt was arranged.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _The Hunt and the Fire_ On the day preceding the tribe's departure for the land of the noonday sun, two important preparations were made.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading All the able-bodied men--and they numbered nearly a hundred--set out together for their favorite hunting-ground, where they stationed themselves at intervals in a rude circle about a strip of field and forest two or three square miles in extent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then, at the signal of the chieftain's shout relayed from man to man, the hunters started at a trot toward the center of the circle, meanwhile yelling and clamoring at the top of their lusty voices and raising a hullabaloo that might have awakened the dead.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Then, at the signal of the chieftain's shout relayed from man to man, the hunters started at a trot toward the center of the circle, meanwhile yelling and clamoring at the top of their lusty voices and raising a hullabaloo that might have awakened the dead.
hullabaloonounUS /ˌhʌləbəˈluː/
disturbance usually in protest
From this reading Then, at the signal of the chieftain's shout relayed from man to man, the hunters started at a trot toward the center of the circle, meanwhile yelling and clamoring at the top of their lusty voices and raising a hullabaloo that might have awakened the dead.
ten 10s
From this reading All the able-bodied men--and they numbered nearly a hundred--set out together for their favorite hunting-ground, where they stationed themselves at intervals in a rude circle about a strip of field and forest two or three square miles in extent.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading _The Hunt and the Fire_ On the day preceding the tribe's departure for the land of the noonday sun, two important preparations were made.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading Then, at the signal of the chieftain's shout relayed from man to man, the hunters started at a trot toward the center of the circle, meanwhile yelling and clamoring at the top of their lusty voices and raising a hullabaloo that might have awakened the dead.
hunting-ground
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From this reading All the able-bodied men--and they numbered nearly a hundred--set out together for their favorite hunting-ground, where they stationed themselves at intervals in a rude circle about a strip of field and forest two or three square miles in extent.
of great significance or value
From this reading _The Hunt and the Fire_ On the day preceding the tribe's departure for the land of the noonday sun, two important preparations were made.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All the able-bodied men--and they numbered nearly a hundred--set out together for their favorite hunting-ground, where they stationed themselves at intervals in a rude circle about a strip of field and forest two or three square miles in extent.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading All the able-bodied men--and they numbered nearly a hundred--set out together for their favorite hunting-ground, where they stationed themselves at intervals in a rude circle about a strip of field and forest two or three square miles in extent.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading _The Hunt and the Fire_ On the day preceding the tribe's departure for the land of the noonday sun, two important preparations were made.
lustyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌsti/
vigorously passionate
From this reading Then, at the signal of the chieftain's shout relayed from man to man, the hunters started at a trot toward the center of the circle, meanwhile yelling and clamoring at the top of their lusty voices and raising a hullabaloo that might have awakened the dead.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _The Hunt and the Fire_ On the day preceding the tribe's departure for the land of the noonday sun, two important preparations were made.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Then, at the signal of the chieftain's shout relayed from man to man, the hunters started at a trot toward the center of the circle, meanwhile yelling and clamoring at the top of their lusty voices and raising a hullabaloo that might have awakened the dead.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Then, at the signal of the chieftain's shout relayed from man to man, the hunters started at a trot toward the center of the circle, meanwhile yelling and clamoring at the top of their lusty voices and raising a hullabaloo that might have awakened the dead.
the force of workers available
From this reading All the able-bodied men--and they numbered nearly a hundred--set out together for their favorite hunting-ground, where they stationed themselves at intervals in a rude circle about a strip of field and forest two or three square miles in extent.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Then, at the signal of the chieftain's shout relayed from man to man, the hunters started at a trot toward the center of the circle, meanwhile yelling and clamoring at the top of their lusty voices and raising a hullabaloo that might have awakened the dead.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading First of all, a mighty hunt was arranged.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading All the able-bodied men--and they numbered nearly a hundred--set out together for their favorite hunting-ground, where they stationed themselves at intervals in a rude circle about a strip of field and forest two or three square miles in extent.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading All the able-bodied men--and they numbered nearly a hundred--set out together for their favorite hunting-ground, where they stationed themselves at intervals in a rude circle about a strip of field and forest two or three square miles in extent.
NeedlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading Needless to say, any animals roaming within the chosen area would take alarm.
noondaynoun
the middle of the day
From this reading _The Hunt and the Fire_ On the day preceding the tribe's departure for the land of the noonday sun, two important preparations were made.
numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity
From this reading All the able-bodied men--and they numbered nearly a hundred--set out together for their favorite hunting-ground, where they stationed themselves at intervals in a rude circle about a strip of field and forest two or three square miles in extent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Hunt and the Fire_ On the day preceding the tribe's departure for the land of the noonday sun, two important preparations were made.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _The Hunt and the Fire_ On the day preceding the tribe's departure for the land of the noonday sun, two important preparations were made.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All the able-bodied men--and they numbered nearly a hundred--set out together for their favorite hunting-ground, where they stationed themselves at intervals in a rude circle about a strip of field and forest two or three square miles in extent.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading All the able-bodied men--and they numbered nearly a hundred--set out together for their favorite hunting-ground, where they stationed themselves at intervals in a rude circle about a strip of field and forest two or three square miles in extent.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading _The Hunt and the Fire_ On the day preceding the tribe's departure for the land of the noonday sun, two important preparations were made.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading _The Hunt and the Fire_ On the day preceding the tribe's departure for the land of the noonday sun, two important preparations were made.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading Then, at the signal of the chieftain's shout relayed from man to man, the hunters started at a trot toward the center of the circle, meanwhile yelling and clamoring at the top of their lusty voices and raising a hullabaloo that might have awakened the dead.
relayedverbUS /ˈriːleɪd/
past form of “relay” — pass along
From this reading Then, at the signal of the chieftain's shout relayed from man to man, the hunters started at a trot toward the center of the circle, meanwhile yelling and clamoring at the top of their lusty voices and raising a hullabaloo that might have awakened the dead.
roamingverbUS /ˈroʊmɪŋ/
-ing form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Needless to say, any animals roaming within the chosen area would take alarm.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading All the able-bodied men--and they numbered nearly a hundred--set out together for their favorite hunting-ground, where they stationed themselves at intervals in a rude circle about a strip of field and forest two or three square miles in extent.
express in words
From this reading Needless to say, any animals roaming within the chosen area would take alarm.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading All the able-bodied men--and they numbered nearly a hundred--set out together for their favorite hunting-ground, where they stationed themselves at intervals in a rude circle about a strip of field and forest two or three square miles in extent.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading Then, at the signal of the chieftain's shout relayed from man to man, the hunters started at a trot toward the center of the circle, meanwhile yelling and clamoring at the top of their lusty voices and raising a hullabaloo that might have awakened the dead.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Then, at the signal of the chieftain's shout relayed from man to man, the hunters started at a trot toward the center of the circle, meanwhile yelling and clamoring at the top of their lusty voices and raising a hullabaloo that might have awakened the dead.
make square
From this reading All the able-bodied men--and they numbered nearly a hundred--set out together for their favorite hunting-ground, where they stationed themselves at intervals in a rude circle about a strip of field and forest two or three square miles in extent.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then, at the signal of the chieftain's shout relayed from man to man, the hunters started at a trot toward the center of the circle, meanwhile yelling and clamoring at the top of their lusty voices and raising a hullabaloo that might have awakened the dead.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading All the able-bodied men--and they numbered nearly a hundred--set out together for their favorite hunting-ground, where they stationed themselves at intervals in a rude circle about a strip of field and forest two or three square miles in extent.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading All the able-bodied men--and they numbered nearly a hundred--set out together for their favorite hunting-ground, where they stationed themselves at intervals in a rude circle about a strip of field and forest two or three square miles in extent.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading _The Hunt and the Fire_ On the day preceding the tribe's departure for the land of the noonday sun, two important preparations were made.
carry out
From this reading Needless to say, any animals roaming within the chosen area would take alarm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then, at the signal of the chieftain's shout relayed from man to man, the hunters started at a trot toward the center of the circle, meanwhile yelling and clamoring at the top of their lusty voices and raising a hullabaloo that might have awakened the dead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Hunt and the Fire_ On the day preceding the tribe's departure for the land of the noonday sun, two important preparations were made.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All the able-bodied men--and they numbered nearly a hundred--set out together for their favorite hunting-ground, where they stationed themselves at intervals in a rude circle about a strip of field and forest two or three square miles in extent.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading All the able-bodied men--and they numbered nearly a hundred--set out together for their favorite hunting-ground, where they stationed themselves at intervals in a rude circle about a strip of field and forest two or three square miles in extent.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, at the signal of the chieftain's shout relayed from man to man, the hunters started at a trot toward the center of the circle, meanwhile yelling and clamoring at the top of their lusty voices and raising a hullabaloo that might have awakened the dead.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All the able-bodied men--and they numbered nearly a hundred--set out together for their favorite hunting-ground, where they stationed themselves at intervals in a rude circle about a strip of field and forest two or three square miles in extent.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading All the able-bodied men--and they numbered nearly a hundred--set out together for their favorite hunting-ground, where they stationed themselves at intervals in a rude circle about a strip of field and forest two or three square miles in extent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then, at the signal of the chieftain's shout relayed from man to man, the hunters started at a trot toward the center of the circle, meanwhile yelling and clamoring at the top of their lusty voices and raising a hullabaloo that might have awakened the dead.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading All the able-bodied men--and they numbered nearly a hundred--set out together for their favorite hunting-ground, where they stationed themselves at intervals in a rude circle about a strip of field and forest two or three square miles in extent.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Then, at the signal of the chieftain's shout relayed from man to man, the hunters started at a trot toward the center of the circle, meanwhile yelling and clamoring at the top of their lusty voices and raising a hullabaloo that might have awakened the dead.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Then, at the signal of the chieftain's shout relayed from man to man, the hunters started at a trot toward the center of the circle, meanwhile yelling and clamoring at the top of their lusty voices and raising a hullabaloo that might have awakened the dead.
tribe'snounUS /traɪbz/
possessive form of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading _The Hunt and the Fire_ On the day preceding the tribe's departure for the land of the noonday sun, two important preparations were made.
trotverbUS /trɑːt/
run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading Then, at the signal of the chieftain's shout relayed from man to man, the hunters started at a trot toward the center of the circle, meanwhile yelling and clamoring at the top of their lusty voices and raising a hullabaloo that might have awakened the dead.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _The Hunt and the Fire_ On the day preceding the tribe's departure for the land of the noonday sun, two important preparations were made.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Then, at the signal of the chieftain's shout relayed from man to man, the hunters started at a trot toward the center of the circle, meanwhile yelling and clamoring at the top of their lusty voices and raising a hullabaloo that might have awakened the dead.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading First of all, a mighty hunt was arranged.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _The Hunt and the Fire_ On the day preceding the tribe's departure for the land of the noonday sun, two important preparations were made.
in or at the place that
From this reading All the able-bodied men--and they numbered nearly a hundred--set out together for their favorite hunting-ground, where they stationed themselves at intervals in a rude circle about a strip of field and forest two or three square miles in extent.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Needless to say, any animals roaming within the chosen area would take alarm.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Needless to say, any animals roaming within the chosen area would take alarm.
yellingnounUS /ˈjelɪŋ/
uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
From this reading Then, at the signal of the chieftain's shout relayed from man to man, the hunters started at a trot toward the center of the circle, meanwhile yelling and clamoring at the top of their lusty voices and raising a hullabaloo that might have awakened the dead.
