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Unexplored Spain

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of Unexplored Spain is here in full — 208 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME STILL-HUNTING (RED DEER) The line of least resistance represents twentieth-century ideals--maximum results for the minimum of labour or technical skill.
In the field of sport, wherever available, universal "driving" supersedes the arts of earlier venery--the pride of past generations.
In Spain, more leisurely while no less dignified, there survive in sport, as in other matters, practices more consonant with the dash and chivalry popularly ascribed to her national character.
Such, for example, is the attack, single-handed, on bear or boar with cold steel--_á arma blanca_, in Castilian phrase.
Here we purpose describing the system of "Still-hunting" (_Rastreando_) as practised in Andalucia with a skill that equals the best of the American "Red Indian," and is only surpassed, within our experience, by Somalis and Wandorobo savages in East Africa.
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Unexplored Spain

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of Unexplored Spain is here in full — 208 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/41 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME STILL-HUNTING (RED DEER) The line of least resistance represents twentieth-century ideals--maximum results for the minimum of labour or technical skill.
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In the field of sport, wherever available, universal "driving" supersedes the arts of earlier venery--the pride of past generations.
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In Spain, more leisurely while no less dignified, there survive in sport, as in other matters, practices more consonant with the dash and chivalry popularly ascribed to her national character.
/ɪn speɪn mɔːr ˈliːzərli waɪl noʊ les ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd ðer sərˈvaɪv ɪn spɔːrt æz ɪn ˈʌðər ˈmætərz ˈpræktəsəz mɔːr ˈkɑːnsənənt wɪð ðə dæʃ ənd ˈʃɪvəlri ˈpɑːpjələrli əˈskraɪbd tuː hɜːr ˈnæʃənəl ˈkerɪktər/
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Such, for example, is the attack, single-handed, on bear or boar with cold steel--_á arma blanca_, in Castilian phrase.
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Here we purpose describing the system of "Still-hunting" (_Rastreando_) as practised in Andalucia with a skill that equals the best of the American "Red Indian," and is only surpassed, within our experience, by Somalis and Wandorobo savages in East Africa.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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consonant noun US /ˈkɑːnsənənt/

a speech sound that is not a vowel

From this reading “In Spain, more leisurely while no less dignified, there survive in sport, as in other matters, practices more consonant with the dash and chivalry popularly ascribed to her national character.”

maximum noun US /ˈmæksəməm/

the largest possible quantity

From this reading “ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME STILL-HUNTING (RED DEER) The line of least resistance represents twentieth-century ideals--maximum results for the minimum of labour or technical skill.”

minimum noun US /ˈmɪnəməm/

the smallest possible quantity

From this reading “ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME STILL-HUNTING (RED DEER) The line of least resistance represents twentieth-century ideals--maximum results for the minimum of labour or technical skill.”

popularly adverb US /ˈpɑːpjələrli/

among the people

From this reading “In Spain, more leisurely while no less dignified, there survive in sport, as in other matters, practices more consonant with the dash and chivalry popularly ascribed to her national character.”

practices noun US /ˈpræktəsəz/

plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading “In Spain, more leisurely while no less dignified, there survive in sport, as in other matters, practices more consonant with the dash and chivalry popularly ascribed to her national character.”

single-handed adjective US /ˈsɪŋɡəlˈhændɪd/

unsupported by other people

From this reading “Such, for example, is the attack, single-handed, on bear or boar with cold steel--_á arma blanca_, in Castilian phrase.”

Somalis noun US /səˈmɑːliz/

plural of “somali” — a member of a tall dark (mostly Muslim) people inhabiting Somalia

From this reading “Here we purpose describing the system of "Still-hunting" (_Rastreando_) as practised in Andalucia with a skill that equals the best of the American "Red Indian," and is only surpassed, within our experience, by Somalis and Wandorobo savages in East Africa.”

supersedes verb US /ˌsuːpərˈsiːdz/

third-person singular of “supersede” — take the place or move into the position of

From this reading “In the field of sport, wherever available, universal "driving" supersedes the arts of earlier venery--the pride of past generations.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

national character adjective + noun

In this reading “In Spain, more leisurely while no less dignified, there survive in sport, as in other matters, practices more consonant with the dash and chivalry popularly ascribed to her national character.”

RED DEER noun + noun

common deer of temperate Europe and Asia

In this reading “ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME STILL-HUNTING (RED DEER) The line of least resistance represents twentieth-century ideals--maximum results for the minimum of labour or technical skill.”

least resistance adjective + noun

the least effortful way to do something

In this reading “ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME STILL-HUNTING (RED DEER) The line of least resistance represents twentieth-century ideals--maximum results for the minimum of labour or technical skill.”

past generations noun + noun counted as “past generation”

In this reading “In the field of sport, wherever available, universal "driving" supersedes the arts of earlier venery--the pride of past generations.”

BIG GAME adjective + noun

large animals that are hunted for sport

In this reading “ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME STILL-HUNTING (RED DEER) The line of least resistance represents twentieth-century ideals--maximum results for the minimum of labour or technical skill.”

for example preposition + noun

as an example

In this reading “Such, for example, is the attack, single-handed, on bear or boar with cold steel--_á arma blanca_, in Castilian phrase.”

other matters adjective + noun counted as “other matter”

In this reading “In Spain, more leisurely while no less dignified, there survive in sport, as in other matters, practices more consonant with the dash and chivalry popularly ascribed to her national character.”

In the field preposition + article + noun counted as “in … field”

In this reading “In the field of sport, wherever available, universal "driving" supersedes the arts of earlier venery--the pride of past generations.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Here we purpose describing the system of "Still-hunting" (_Rastreando_) as practised in Andalucia with a skill that equals the best of the American "Red Indian," and is only surpassed, within our experience, by Somalis and Wandorobo savages in East Africa.

AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/

the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

From this reading Here we purpose describing the system of "Still-hunting" (_Rastreando_) as practised in Andalucia with a skill that equals the best of the American "Red Indian," and is only surpassed, within our experience, by Somalis and Wandorobo savages in East Africa.

AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Here we purpose describing the system of "Still-hunting" (_Rastreando_) as practised in Andalucia with a skill that equals the best of the American "Red Indian," and is only surpassed, within our experience, by Somalis and Wandorobo savages in East Africa.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME STILL-HUNTING (RED DEER) The line of least resistance represents twentieth-century ideals--maximum results for the minimum of labour or technical skill.

ANDALUCIAnoun

a region in southern Spain on the Atlantic and the Mediterranean; formerly a center of Moorish civilization

From this reading ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME STILL-HUNTING (RED DEER) The line of least resistance represents twentieth-century ideals--maximum results for the minimum of labour or technical skill.

arma

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From this reading Such, for example, is the attack, single-handed, on bear or boar with cold steel--_á arma blanca_, in Castilian phrase.

artsnounUS /ɑːrts/

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

From this reading In the field of sport, wherever available, universal "driving" supersedes the arts of earlier venery--the pride of past generations.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading In Spain, more leisurely while no less dignified, there survive in sport, as in other matters, practices more consonant with the dash and chivalry popularly ascribed to her national character.

ascribedverbUS /əˈskraɪbd/

past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to

From this reading In Spain, more leisurely while no less dignified, there survive in sport, as in other matters, practices more consonant with the dash and chivalry popularly ascribed to her national character.

attacknounUS /əˈtæk/

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Such, for example, is the attack, single-handed, on bear or boar with cold steel--_á arma blanca_, in Castilian phrase.

availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading In the field of sport, wherever available, universal "driving" supersedes the arts of earlier venery--the pride of past generations.

bearverbUS /ber/

have

From this reading Such, for example, is the attack, single-handed, on bear or boar with cold steel--_á arma blanca_, in Castilian phrase.

bestnounUS /best/

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Here we purpose describing the system of "Still-hunting" (_Rastreando_) as practised in Andalucia with a skill that equals the best of the American "Red Indian," and is only surpassed, within our experience, by Somalis and Wandorobo savages in East Africa.

BIGadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME STILL-HUNTING (RED DEER) The line of least resistance represents twentieth-century ideals--maximum results for the minimum of labour or technical skill.

blanca

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

From this reading Such, for example, is the attack, single-handed, on bear or boar with cold steel--_á arma blanca_, in Castilian phrase.

boarnounUS /bɔːr/

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

From this reading Such, for example, is the attack, single-handed, on bear or boar with cold steel--_á arma blanca_, in Castilian phrase.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Here we purpose describing the system of "Still-hunting" (_Rastreando_) as practised in Andalucia with a skill that equals the best of the American "Red Indian," and is only surpassed, within our experience, by Somalis and Wandorobo savages in East Africa.

Castiliannoun

the Spanish language as spoken in Castile

From this reading Such, for example, is the attack, single-handed, on bear or boar with cold steel--_á arma blanca_, in Castilian phrase.

characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading In Spain, more leisurely while no less dignified, there survive in sport, as in other matters, practices more consonant with the dash and chivalry popularly ascribed to her national character.

chivalrynounUS /ˈʃɪvəlri/

courtesy towards women

From this reading In Spain, more leisurely while no less dignified, there survive in sport, as in other matters, practices more consonant with the dash and chivalry popularly ascribed to her national character.

coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Such, for example, is the attack, single-handed, on bear or boar with cold steel--_á arma blanca_, in Castilian phrase.

consonantnounUS /ˈkɑːnsənənt/

a speech sound that is not a vowel

From this reading In Spain, more leisurely while no less dignified, there survive in sport, as in other matters, practices more consonant with the dash and chivalry popularly ascribed to her national character.

dashverbUS /dæʃ/

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading In Spain, more leisurely while no less dignified, there survive in sport, as in other matters, practices more consonant with the dash and chivalry popularly ascribed to her national character.

DEERnounUS /dɪr/

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

From this reading ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME STILL-HUNTING (RED DEER) The line of least resistance represents twentieth-century ideals--maximum results for the minimum of labour or technical skill.

describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/

-ing form of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading Here we purpose describing the system of "Still-hunting" (_Rastreando_) as practised in Andalucia with a skill that equals the best of the American "Red Indian," and is only surpassed, within our experience, by Somalis and Wandorobo savages in East Africa.

dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading In Spain, more leisurely while no less dignified, there survive in sport, as in other matters, practices more consonant with the dash and chivalry popularly ascribed to her national character.

drivingadjectiveUS /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading In the field of sport, wherever available, universal "driving" supersedes the arts of earlier venery--the pride of past generations.

earlieradverbUS /ˈɜːrliər/

earlier in time; previously

From this reading In the field of sport, wherever available, universal "driving" supersedes the arts of earlier venery--the pride of past generations.

EastnounUS /iːst/

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Here we purpose describing the system of "Still-hunting" (_Rastreando_) as practised in Andalucia with a skill that equals the best of the American "Red Indian," and is only surpassed, within our experience, by Somalis and Wandorobo savages in East Africa.

equalsnounUS /ˈiːkwəlz/

plural of “equal” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

From this reading Here we purpose describing the system of "Still-hunting" (_Rastreando_) as practised in Andalucia with a skill that equals the best of the American "Red Indian," and is only surpassed, within our experience, by Somalis and Wandorobo savages in East Africa.

examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading Such, for example, is the attack, single-handed, on bear or boar with cold steel--_á arma blanca_, in Castilian phrase.

experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Here we purpose describing the system of "Still-hunting" (_Rastreando_) as practised in Andalucia with a skill that equals the best of the American "Red Indian," and is only surpassed, within our experience, by Somalis and Wandorobo savages in East Africa.

fieldnounUS /fiːld/

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading In the field of sport, wherever available, universal "driving" supersedes the arts of earlier venery--the pride of past generations.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME STILL-HUNTING (RED DEER) The line of least resistance represents twentieth-century ideals--maximum results for the minimum of labour or technical skill.

GAMEnounUS /ɡeɪm/

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME STILL-HUNTING (RED DEER) The line of least resistance represents twentieth-century ideals--maximum results for the minimum of labour or technical skill.

generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/

plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading In the field of sport, wherever available, universal "driving" supersedes the arts of earlier venery--the pride of past generations.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading In Spain, more leisurely while no less dignified, there survive in sport, as in other matters, practices more consonant with the dash and chivalry popularly ascribed to her national character.

HereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here we purpose describing the system of "Still-hunting" (_Rastreando_) as practised in Andalucia with a skill that equals the best of the American "Red Indian," and is only surpassed, within our experience, by Somalis and Wandorobo savages in East Africa.

idealsnounUS /aɪˈdiːlz/

plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain

From this reading ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME STILL-HUNTING (RED DEER) The line of least resistance represents twentieth-century ideals--maximum results for the minimum of labour or technical skill.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In the field of sport, wherever available, universal "driving" supersedes the arts of earlier venery--the pride of past generations.

IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Here we purpose describing the system of "Still-hunting" (_Rastreando_) as practised in Andalucia with a skill that equals the best of the American "Red Indian," and is only surpassed, within our experience, by Somalis and Wandorobo savages in East Africa.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Such, for example, is the attack, single-handed, on bear or boar with cold steel--_á arma blanca_, in Castilian phrase.

ITSdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME STILL-HUNTING (RED DEER) The line of least resistance represents twentieth-century ideals--maximum results for the minimum of labour or technical skill.

labournounUS /ˈleɪbər/

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME STILL-HUNTING (RED DEER) The line of least resistance represents twentieth-century ideals--maximum results for the minimum of labour or technical skill.

leastadjectiveUS /liːst/

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME STILL-HUNTING (RED DEER) The line of least resistance represents twentieth-century ideals--maximum results for the minimum of labour or technical skill.

leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading In Spain, more leisurely while no less dignified, there survive in sport, as in other matters, practices more consonant with the dash and chivalry popularly ascribed to her national character.

lessadverbUS /les/

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading In Spain, more leisurely while no less dignified, there survive in sport, as in other matters, practices more consonant with the dash and chivalry popularly ascribed to her national character.

linenounUS /laɪn/

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME STILL-HUNTING (RED DEER) The line of least resistance represents twentieth-century ideals--maximum results for the minimum of labour or technical skill.

mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading In Spain, more leisurely while no less dignified, there survive in sport, as in other matters, practices more consonant with the dash and chivalry popularly ascribed to her national character.

maximumnounUS /ˈmæksəməm/

the largest possible quantity

From this reading ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME STILL-HUNTING (RED DEER) The line of least resistance represents twentieth-century ideals--maximum results for the minimum of labour or technical skill.

minimumnounUS /ˈmɪnəməm/

the smallest possible quantity

From this reading ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME STILL-HUNTING (RED DEER) The line of least resistance represents twentieth-century ideals--maximum results for the minimum of labour or technical skill.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In Spain, more leisurely while no less dignified, there survive in sport, as in other matters, practices more consonant with the dash and chivalry popularly ascribed to her national character.

nationaladjectiveUS /ˈnæʃənəl/

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading In Spain, more leisurely while no less dignified, there survive in sport, as in other matters, practices more consonant with the dash and chivalry popularly ascribed to her national character.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading In Spain, more leisurely while no less dignified, there survive in sport, as in other matters, practices more consonant with the dash and chivalry popularly ascribed to her national character.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME STILL-HUNTING (RED DEER) The line of least resistance represents twentieth-century ideals--maximum results for the minimum of labour or technical skill.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Such, for example, is the attack, single-handed, on bear or boar with cold steel--_á arma blanca_, in Castilian phrase.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading Here we purpose describing the system of "Still-hunting" (_Rastreando_) as practised in Andalucia with a skill that equals the best of the American "Red Indian," and is only surpassed, within our experience, by Somalis and Wandorobo savages in East Africa.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME STILL-HUNTING (RED DEER) The line of least resistance represents twentieth-century ideals--maximum results for the minimum of labour or technical skill.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In Spain, more leisurely while no less dignified, there survive in sport, as in other matters, practices more consonant with the dash and chivalry popularly ascribed to her national character.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Here we purpose describing the system of "Still-hunting" (_Rastreando_) as practised in Andalucia with a skill that equals the best of the American "Red Indian," and is only surpassed, within our experience, by Somalis and Wandorobo savages in East Africa.

pastnounUS /pæst/

the time that has elapsed

From this reading In the field of sport, wherever available, universal "driving" supersedes the arts of earlier venery--the pride of past generations.

phrasenounUS /freɪz/

an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading Such, for example, is the attack, single-handed, on bear or boar with cold steel--_á arma blanca_, in Castilian phrase.

popularlyadverbUS /ˈpɑːpjələrli/

among the people

From this reading In Spain, more leisurely while no less dignified, there survive in sport, as in other matters, practices more consonant with the dash and chivalry popularly ascribed to her national character.

practicesnounUS /ˈpræktəsəz/

plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading In Spain, more leisurely while no less dignified, there survive in sport, as in other matters, practices more consonant with the dash and chivalry popularly ascribed to her national character.

practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/

skillful after much practice

From this reading Here we purpose describing the system of "Still-hunting" (_Rastreando_) as practised in Andalucia with a skill that equals the best of the American "Red Indian," and is only surpassed, within our experience, by Somalis and Wandorobo savages in East Africa.

pridenounUS /praɪd/

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading In the field of sport, wherever available, universal "driving" supersedes the arts of earlier venery--the pride of past generations.

purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Here we purpose describing the system of "Still-hunting" (_Rastreando_) as practised in Andalucia with a skill that equals the best of the American "Red Indian," and is only surpassed, within our experience, by Somalis and Wandorobo savages in East Africa.

Rastreando

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

From this reading Here we purpose describing the system of "Still-hunting" (_Rastreando_) as practised in Andalucia with a skill that equals the best of the American "Red Indian," and is only surpassed, within our experience, by Somalis and Wandorobo savages in East Africa.

REDnounUS /red/

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME STILL-HUNTING (RED DEER) The line of least resistance represents twentieth-century ideals--maximum results for the minimum of labour or technical skill.

representsverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzents/

third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME STILL-HUNTING (RED DEER) The line of least resistance represents twentieth-century ideals--maximum results for the minimum of labour or technical skill.

resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME STILL-HUNTING (RED DEER) The line of least resistance represents twentieth-century ideals--maximum results for the minimum of labour or technical skill.

resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME STILL-HUNTING (RED DEER) The line of least resistance represents twentieth-century ideals--maximum results for the minimum of labour or technical skill.

savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading Here we purpose describing the system of "Still-hunting" (_Rastreando_) as practised in Andalucia with a skill that equals the best of the American "Red Indian," and is only surpassed, within our experience, by Somalis and Wandorobo savages in East Africa.

single-handedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəlˈhændɪd/

unsupported by other people

From this reading Such, for example, is the attack, single-handed, on bear or boar with cold steel--_á arma blanca_, in Castilian phrase.

skillnounUS /skɪl/

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME STILL-HUNTING (RED DEER) The line of least resistance represents twentieth-century ideals--maximum results for the minimum of labour or technical skill.

SomalisnounUS /səˈmɑːliz/

plural of “somali” — a member of a tall dark (mostly Muslim) people inhabiting Somalia

From this reading Here we purpose describing the system of "Still-hunting" (_Rastreando_) as practised in Andalucia with a skill that equals the best of the American "Red Indian," and is only surpassed, within our experience, by Somalis and Wandorobo savages in East Africa.

SpainnounUS /speɪn/

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading In Spain, more leisurely while no less dignified, there survive in sport, as in other matters, practices more consonant with the dash and chivalry popularly ascribed to her national character.

sportnounUS /spɔːrt/

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading In the field of sport, wherever available, universal "driving" supersedes the arts of earlier venery--the pride of past generations.

steelnounUS /stiːl/

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading Such, for example, is the attack, single-handed, on bear or boar with cold steel--_á arma blanca_, in Castilian phrase.

STILL-HUNTING

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From this reading ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME STILL-HUNTING (RED DEER) The line of least resistance represents twentieth-century ideals--maximum results for the minimum of labour or technical skill.

SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such, for example, is the attack, single-handed, on bear or boar with cold steel--_á arma blanca_, in Castilian phrase.

supersedesverbUS /ˌsuːpərˈsiːdz/

third-person singular of “supersede” — take the place or move into the position of

From this reading In the field of sport, wherever available, universal "driving" supersedes the arts of earlier venery--the pride of past generations.

surpassedverbUS /sərˈpæst/

past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself

From this reading Here we purpose describing the system of "Still-hunting" (_Rastreando_) as practised in Andalucia with a skill that equals the best of the American "Red Indian," and is only surpassed, within our experience, by Somalis and Wandorobo savages in East Africa.

surviveverbUS /sərˈvaɪv/

continue to live and avoid dying

From this reading In Spain, more leisurely while no less dignified, there survive in sport, as in other matters, practices more consonant with the dash and chivalry popularly ascribed to her national character.

systemnounUS /ˈsɪstəm/

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading Here we purpose describing the system of "Still-hunting" (_Rastreando_) as practised in Andalucia with a skill that equals the best of the American "Red Indian," and is only surpassed, within our experience, by Somalis and Wandorobo savages in East Africa.

technicaladjectiveUS /ˈteknɪkəl/

of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill

From this reading ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME STILL-HUNTING (RED DEER) The line of least resistance represents twentieth-century ideals--maximum results for the minimum of labour or technical skill.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Here we purpose describing the system of "Still-hunting" (_Rastreando_) as practised in Andalucia with a skill that equals the best of the American "Red Indian," and is only surpassed, within our experience, by Somalis and Wandorobo savages in East Africa.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME STILL-HUNTING (RED DEER) The line of least resistance represents twentieth-century ideals--maximum results for the minimum of labour or technical skill.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading In Spain, more leisurely while no less dignified, there survive in sport, as in other matters, practices more consonant with the dash and chivalry popularly ascribed to her national character.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading In Spain, more leisurely while no less dignified, there survive in sport, as in other matters, practices more consonant with the dash and chivalry popularly ascribed to her national character.

twentieth-century

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From this reading ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME STILL-HUNTING (RED DEER) The line of least resistance represents twentieth-century ideals--maximum results for the minimum of labour or technical skill.

universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading In the field of sport, wherever available, universal "driving" supersedes the arts of earlier venery--the pride of past generations.

venery

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From this reading In the field of sport, wherever available, universal "driving" supersedes the arts of earlier venery--the pride of past generations.

Wandorobo

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From this reading Here we purpose describing the system of "Still-hunting" (_Rastreando_) as practised in Andalucia with a skill that equals the best of the American "Red Indian," and is only surpassed, within our experience, by Somalis and Wandorobo savages in East Africa.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Here we purpose describing the system of "Still-hunting" (_Rastreando_) as practised in Andalucia with a skill that equals the best of the American "Red Indian," and is only surpassed, within our experience, by Somalis and Wandorobo savages in East Africa.

whereverconjunctionUS /weˈrevər/

in or to any place at all

From this reading In the field of sport, wherever available, universal "driving" supersedes the arts of earlier venery--the pride of past generations.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading In Spain, more leisurely while no less dignified, there survive in sport, as in other matters, practices more consonant with the dash and chivalry popularly ascribed to her national character.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading In Spain, more leisurely while no less dignified, there survive in sport, as in other matters, practices more consonant with the dash and chivalry popularly ascribed to her national character.

withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Here we purpose describing the system of "Still-hunting" (_Rastreando_) as practised in Andalucia with a skill that equals the best of the American "Red Indian," and is only surpassed, within our experience, by Somalis and Wandorobo savages in East Africa.

á

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From this reading Such, for example, is the attack, single-handed, on bear or boar with cold steel--_á arma blanca_, in Castilian phrase.

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