used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading INTO THE LAND OF HORRIBLE FLIES: A NARRATIVE OF PERSONALLY-CONDUCTED TRAVEL It was manifestly absurd to drag the Marlin and its cartridges any farther.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading INTO THE LAND OF HORRIBLE FLIES: A NARRATIVE OF PERSONALLY-CONDUCTED TRAVEL It was manifestly absurd to drag the Marlin and its cartridges any farther.
(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 In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
in addition
From this reading In mid-Lapland it was unlikely also that we should find a purchaser, and here in Enare one offered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INTO THE LAND OF HORRIBLE FLIES: A NARRATIVE OF PERSONALLY-CONDUCTED TRAVEL It was manifestly absurd to drag the Marlin and its cartridges any farther.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading INTO THE LAND OF HORRIBLE FLIES: A NARRATIVE OF PERSONALLY-CONDUCTED TRAVEL It was manifestly absurd to drag the Marlin and its cartridges any farther.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We sold the Marlin for the price it had cost in London town, and threw in the cartridges as ballast to the bargain.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
ballastnounUS /ˈbæləst/
any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship
From this reading We sold the Marlin for the price it had cost in London town, and threw in the cartridges as ballast to the bargain.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading We sold the Marlin for the price it had cost in London town, and threw in the cartridges as ballast to the bargain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
carriersnounUS /ˈkæriərz/
plural of “carrier” — someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
cartridgesnounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒəz/
plural of “cartridge” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading INTO THE LAND OF HORRIBLE FLIES: A NARRATIVE OF PERSONALLY-CONDUCTED TRAVEL It was manifestly absurd to drag the Marlin and its cartridges any farther.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading We sold the Marlin for the price it had cost in London town, and threw in the cartridges as ballast to the bargain.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading Who does not know the delights of doing a trade?
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Who does not know the delights of doing a trade?
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Who does not know the delights of doing a trade?
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading INTO THE LAND OF HORRIBLE FLIES: A NARRATIVE OF PERSONALLY-CONDUCTED TRAVEL It was manifestly absurd to drag the Marlin and its cartridges any farther.
Enare
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From this reading In mid-Lapland it was unlikely also that we should find a purchaser, and here in Enare one offered.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading INTO THE LAND OF HORRIBLE FLIES: A NARRATIVE OF PERSONALLY-CONDUCTED TRAVEL It was manifestly absurd to drag the Marlin and its cartridges any farther.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading In mid-Lapland it was unlikely also that we should find a purchaser, and here in Enare one offered.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
FLIESnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading INTO THE LAND OF HORRIBLE FLIES: A NARRATIVE OF PERSONALLY-CONDUCTED TRAVEL It was manifestly absurd to drag the Marlin and its cartridges any farther.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We sold the Marlin for the price it had cost in London town, and threw in the cartridges as ballast to the bargain.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading In mid-Lapland it was unlikely also that we should find a purchaser, and here in Enare one offered.
provoking horror
From this reading INTO THE LAND OF HORRIBLE FLIES: A NARRATIVE OF PERSONALLY-CONDUCTED TRAVEL It was manifestly absurd to drag the Marlin and its cartridges any farther.
humpverbUS /hʌmp/
round one's back by bending forward and drawing the shoulders forward
From this reading In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading INTO THE LAND OF HORRIBLE FLIES: A NARRATIVE OF PERSONALLY-CONDUCTED TRAVEL It was manifestly absurd to drag the Marlin and its cartridges any farther.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading INTO THE LAND OF HORRIBLE FLIES: A NARRATIVE OF PERSONALLY-CONDUCTED TRAVEL It was manifestly absurd to drag the Marlin and its cartridges any farther.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading INTO THE LAND OF HORRIBLE FLIES: A NARRATIVE OF PERSONALLY-CONDUCTED TRAVEL It was manifestly absurd to drag the Marlin and its cartridges any farther.
jettisonedverbUS /ˈdʒetɪsənd/
past form of “jettison” — throw away, of something encumbering
From this reading In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Who does not know the delights of doing a trade?
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading INTO THE LAND OF HORRIBLE FLIES: A NARRATIVE OF PERSONALLY-CONDUCTED TRAVEL It was manifestly absurd to drag the Marlin and its cartridges any farther.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading We sold the Marlin for the price it had cost in London town, and threw in the cartridges as ballast to the bargain.
manifestlyadverbUS /ˈmænəfestli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading INTO THE LAND OF HORRIBLE FLIES: A NARRATIVE OF PERSONALLY-CONDUCTED TRAVEL It was manifestly absurd to drag the Marlin and its cartridges any farther.
MarlinnounUS /ˈmɑːrlən/
large long-jawed oceanic sport fishes; related to sailfishes and spearfishes; not completely cold-blooded i.e. able to warm their brains and eyes
From this reading INTO THE LAND OF HORRIBLE FLIES: A NARRATIVE OF PERSONALLY-CONDUCTED TRAVEL It was manifestly absurd to drag the Marlin and its cartridges any farther.
mid-Lapland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In mid-Lapland it was unlikely also that we should find a purchaser, and here in Enare one offered.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
NARRATIVEnounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading INTO THE LAND OF HORRIBLE FLIES: A NARRATIVE OF PERSONALLY-CONDUCTED TRAVEL It was manifestly absurd to drag the Marlin and its cartridges any farther.
necessaries
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
not any; not one
From this reading In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Who does not know the delights of doing a trade?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INTO THE LAND OF HORRIBLE FLIES: A NARRATIVE OF PERSONALLY-CONDUCTED TRAVEL It was manifestly absurd to drag the Marlin and its cartridges any farther.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading In mid-Lapland it was unlikely also that we should find a purchaser, and here in Enare one offered.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In mid-Lapland it was unlikely also that we should find a purchaser, and here in Enare one offered.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
PERSONALLY-CONDUCTED
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From this reading INTO THE LAND OF HORRIBLE FLIES: A NARRATIVE OF PERSONALLY-CONDUCTED TRAVEL It was manifestly absurd to drag the Marlin and its cartridges any farther.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading We sold the Marlin for the price it had cost in London town, and threw in the cartridges as ballast to the bargain.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
purchasernounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsər/
a person who buys
From this reading In mid-Lapland it was unlikely also that we should find a purchaser, and here in Enare one offered.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading We sold the Marlin for the price it had cost in London town, and threw in the cartridges as ballast to the bargain.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INTO THE LAND OF HORRIBLE FLIES: A NARRATIVE OF PERSONALLY-CONDUCTED TRAVEL It was manifestly absurd to drag the Marlin and its cartridges any farther.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading We sold the Marlin for the price it had cost in London town, and threw in the cartridges as ballast to the bargain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading INTO THE LAND OF HORRIBLE FLIES: A NARRATIVE OF PERSONALLY-CONDUCTED TRAVEL It was manifestly absurd to drag the Marlin and its cartridges any farther.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading We sold the Marlin for the price it had cost in London town, and threw in the cartridges as ballast to the bargain.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Who does not know the delights of doing a trade?
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading INTO THE LAND OF HORRIBLE FLIES: A NARRATIVE OF PERSONALLY-CONDUCTED TRAVEL It was manifestly absurd to drag the Marlin and its cartridges any farther.
unlikelyadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪkli/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading In mid-Lapland it was unlikely also that we should find a purchaser, and here in Enare one offered.
unprocurableadjective
not capable of being obtained
From this reading In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading INTO THE LAND OF HORRIBLE FLIES: A NARRATIVE OF PERSONALLY-CONDUCTED TRAVEL It was manifestly absurd to drag the Marlin and its cartridges any farther.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
which person or people
From this reading Who does not know the delights of doing a trade?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In the first case there was absolutely no probability of finding big game for it to shoot; in the second it was more than likely that carriers would be unprocurable farther inside the country, and we should have to hump all necessaries on our own backs, and the rifle would have to be jettisoned.
