used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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adultsnounUS /əˈdʌlts/
plural of “adult” — a fully developed person from maturity onward
From this reading But even among adults there exists in the popular mind a strange mixture of misconception as between big game and dangerous game--to hundreds the terms are synonymous.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Thus a lady, inspecting our trophies, exclaimed, "Oh, Mr.----, aren't these beasts very treacherous?" which almost provoked the reply, "You see, we are even more treacherous!"
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading But even among adults there exists in the popular mind a strange mixture of misconception as between big game and dangerous game--to hundreds the terms are synonymous.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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ANDALUCIAnoun
a region in southern Spain on the Atlantic and the Mediterranean; formerly a center of Moorish civilization
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But even among adults there exists in the popular mind a strange mixture of misconception as between big game and dangerous game--to hundreds the terms are synonymous.
aren't
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From this reading Thus a lady, inspecting our trophies, exclaimed, "Oh, Mr.----, aren't these beasts very treacherous?" which almost provoked the reply, "You see, we are even more treacherous!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But even among adults there exists in the popular mind a strange mixture of misconception as between big game and dangerous game--to hundreds the terms are synonymous.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In sober truth, nevertheless, a big old boar when held up at bay, or charging in headlong rushes upon the dogs, his wicked eyes flashing fire, and foam flying from his jaws as tushes clash and champ, presents as pretty a picture of brute-fury and pluck as even a world-hunter may wish to enjoy.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading In sober truth, nevertheless, a big old boar when held up at bay, or charging in headlong rushes upon the dogs, his wicked eyes flashing fire, and foam flying from his jaws as tushes clash and champ, presents as pretty a picture of brute-fury and pluck as even a world-hunter may wish to enjoy.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Thus a lady, inspecting our trophies, exclaimed, "Oh, Mr.----, aren't these beasts very treacherous?" which almost provoked the reply, "You see, we are even more treacherous!"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But even among adults there exists in the popular mind a strange mixture of misconception as between big game and dangerous game--to hundreds the terms are synonymous.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME (_Continued_) WILD-BOAR From one's earliest days the wild-boar has been invested with a sort of halo of romance, identified in youthful mind with grim courage and brute strength.
bloodshotadjective
(of an eye) reddened as a result of locally congested blood vessels; inflamed
From this reading Perhaps his grisly front, the vicious bloodshot eyes, savage snorts, and generally malignant demeanour, lend substance to such idea.
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 In sober truth, nevertheless, a big old boar when held up at bay, or charging in headlong rushes upon the dogs, his wicked eyes flashing fire, and foam flying from his jaws as tushes clash and champ, presents as pretty a picture of brute-fury and pluck as even a world-hunter may wish to enjoy.
brutenounUS /bruːt/
a cruelly rapacious person
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brute-fury
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From this reading In sober truth, nevertheless, a big old boar when held up at bay, or charging in headlong rushes upon the dogs, his wicked eyes flashing fire, and foam flying from his jaws as tushes clash and champ, presents as pretty a picture of brute-fury and pluck as even a world-hunter may wish to enjoy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But even among adults there exists in the popular mind a strange mixture of misconception as between big game and dangerous game--to hundreds the terms are synonymous.
champnounUS /tʃæmp/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading In sober truth, nevertheless, a big old boar when held up at bay, or charging in headlong rushes upon the dogs, his wicked eyes flashing fire, and foam flying from his jaws as tushes clash and champ, presents as pretty a picture of brute-fury and pluck as even a world-hunter may wish to enjoy.
chargingverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading In sober truth, nevertheless, a big old boar when held up at bay, or charging in headlong rushes upon the dogs, his wicked eyes flashing fire, and foam flying from his jaws as tushes clash and champ, presents as pretty a picture of brute-fury and pluck as even a world-hunter may wish to enjoy.
clashnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading In sober truth, nevertheless, a big old boar when held up at bay, or charging in headlong rushes upon the dogs, his wicked eyes flashing fire, and foam flying from his jaws as tushes clash and champ, presents as pretty a picture of brute-fury and pluck as even a world-hunter may wish to enjoy.
without stop or interruption
From this reading ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME (_Continued_) WILD-BOAR From one's earliest days the wild-boar has been invested with a sort of halo of romance, identified in youthful mind with grim courage and brute strength.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
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involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading But even among adults there exists in the popular mind a strange mixture of misconception as between big game and dangerous game--to hundreds the terms are synonymous.
the time during which someone's life continues
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demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading Perhaps his grisly front, the vicious bloodshot eyes, savage snorts, and generally malignant demeanour, lend substance to such idea.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading In sober truth, nevertheless, a big old boar when held up at bay, or charging in headlong rushes upon the dogs, his wicked eyes flashing fire, and foam flying from his jaws as tushes clash and champ, presents as pretty a picture of brute-fury and pluck as even a world-hunter may wish to enjoy.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
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derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading In sober truth, nevertheless, a big old boar when held up at bay, or charging in headlong rushes upon the dogs, his wicked eyes flashing fire, and foam flying from his jaws as tushes clash and champ, presents as pretty a picture of brute-fury and pluck as even a world-hunter may wish to enjoy.
divisible by two
From this reading But even among adults there exists in the popular mind a strange mixture of misconception as between big game and dangerous game--to hundreds the terms are synonymous.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Thus a lady, inspecting our trophies, exclaimed, "Oh, Mr.----, aren't these beasts very treacherous?" which almost provoked the reply, "You see, we are even more treacherous!"
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading But even among adults there exists in the popular mind a strange mixture of misconception as between big game and dangerous game--to hundreds the terms are synonymous.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Perhaps his grisly front, the vicious bloodshot eyes, savage snorts, and generally malignant demeanour, lend substance to such idea.
start firing a weapon
From this reading In sober truth, nevertheless, a big old boar when held up at bay, or charging in headlong rushes upon the dogs, his wicked eyes flashing fire, and foam flying from his jaws as tushes clash and champ, presents as pretty a picture of brute-fury and pluck as even a world-hunter may wish to enjoy.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading In sober truth, nevertheless, a big old boar when held up at bay, or charging in headlong rushes upon the dogs, his wicked eyes flashing fire, and foam flying from his jaws as tushes clash and champ, presents as pretty a picture of brute-fury and pluck as even a world-hunter may wish to enjoy.
moving swiftly
From this reading In sober truth, nevertheless, a big old boar when held up at bay, or charging in headlong rushes upon the dogs, his wicked eyes flashing fire, and foam flying from his jaws as tushes clash and champ, presents as pretty a picture of brute-fury and pluck as even a world-hunter may wish to enjoy.
foamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading In sober truth, nevertheless, a big old boar when held up at bay, or charging in headlong rushes upon the dogs, his wicked eyes flashing fire, and foam flying from his jaws as tushes clash and champ, presents as pretty a picture of brute-fury and pluck as even a world-hunter may wish to enjoy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Perhaps his grisly front, the vicious bloodshot eyes, savage snorts, and generally malignant demeanour, lend substance to such idea.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME (_Continued_) WILD-BOAR From one's earliest days the wild-boar has been invested with a sort of halo of romance, identified in youthful mind with grim courage and brute strength.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Perhaps his grisly front, the vicious bloodshot eyes, savage snorts, and generally malignant demeanour, lend substance to such idea.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
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grislyadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪzli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading Perhaps his grisly front, the vicious bloodshot eyes, savage snorts, and generally malignant demeanour, lend substance to such idea.
halonounUS /ˈheɪloʊ/
an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME (_Continued_) WILD-BOAR From one's earliest days the wild-boar has been invested with a sort of halo of romance, identified in youthful mind with grim courage and brute strength.
headlongadverbUS /ˈhedlɔːŋ/
with the head foremost
From this reading In sober truth, nevertheless, a big old boar when held up at bay, or charging in headlong rushes upon the dogs, his wicked eyes flashing fire, and foam flying from his jaws as tushes clash and champ, presents as pretty a picture of brute-fury and pluck as even a world-hunter may wish to enjoy.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading In sober truth, nevertheless, a big old boar when held up at bay, or charging in headlong rushes upon the dogs, his wicked eyes flashing fire, and foam flying from his jaws as tushes clash and champ, presents as pretty a picture of brute-fury and pluck as even a world-hunter may wish to enjoy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps his grisly front, the vicious bloodshot eyes, savage snorts, and generally malignant demeanour, lend substance to such idea.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading But even among adults there exists in the popular mind a strange mixture of misconception as between big game and dangerous game--to hundreds the terms are synonymous.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Perhaps his grisly front, the vicious bloodshot eyes, savage snorts, and generally malignant demeanour, lend substance to such idea.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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inspectingverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading Thus a lady, inspecting our trophies, exclaimed, "Oh, Mr.----, aren't these beasts very treacherous?" which almost provoked the reply, "You see, we are even more treacherous!"
investedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəd/
past form of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME (_Continued_) WILD-BOAR From one's earliest days the wild-boar has been invested with a sort of halo of romance, identified in youthful mind with grim courage and brute strength.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
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jawsnounUS /dʒɔːz/
plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
From this reading In sober truth, nevertheless, a big old boar when held up at bay, or charging in headlong rushes upon the dogs, his wicked eyes flashing fire, and foam flying from his jaws as tushes clash and champ, presents as pretty a picture of brute-fury and pluck as even a world-hunter may wish to enjoy.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Thus a lady, inspecting our trophies, exclaimed, "Oh, Mr.----, aren't these beasts very treacherous?" which almost provoked the reply, "You see, we are even more treacherous!"
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading Perhaps his grisly front, the vicious bloodshot eyes, savage snorts, and generally malignant demeanour, lend substance to such idea.
malignantadjectiveUS /məˈlɪɡnənt/
dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)
From this reading Perhaps his grisly front, the vicious bloodshot eyes, savage snorts, and generally malignant demeanour, lend substance to such idea.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In sober truth, nevertheless, a big old boar when held up at bay, or charging in headlong rushes upon the dogs, his wicked eyes flashing fire, and foam flying from his jaws as tushes clash and champ, presents as pretty a picture of brute-fury and pluck as even a world-hunter may wish to enjoy.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
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misconceptionnounUS /mɪskənˈsepʃən/
an incorrect conception
From this reading But even among adults there exists in the popular mind a strange mixture of misconception as between big game and dangerous game--to hundreds the terms are synonymous.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading But even among adults there exists in the popular mind a strange mixture of misconception as between big game and dangerous game--to hundreds the terms are synonymous.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Thus a lady, inspecting our trophies, exclaimed, "Oh, Mr.----, aren't these beasts very treacherous?" which almost provoked the reply, "You see, we are even more treacherous!"
a form of address for a man
From this reading Thus a lady, inspecting our trophies, exclaimed, "Oh, Mr.----, aren't these beasts very treacherous?" which almost provoked the reply, "You see, we are even more treacherous!"
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading In sober truth, nevertheless, a big old boar when held up at bay, or charging in headlong rushes upon the dogs, his wicked eyes flashing fire, and foam flying from his jaws as tushes clash and champ, presents as pretty a picture of brute-fury and pluck as even a world-hunter may wish to enjoy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Thus a lady, inspecting our trophies, exclaimed, "Oh, Mr.----, aren't these beasts very treacherous?" which almost provoked the reply, "You see, we are even more treacherous!"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In sober truth, nevertheless, a big old boar when held up at bay, or charging in headlong rushes upon the dogs, his wicked eyes flashing fire, and foam flying from his jaws as tushes clash and champ, presents as pretty a picture of brute-fury and pluck as even a world-hunter may wish to enjoy.
one's
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In sober truth, nevertheless, a big old boar when held up at bay, or charging in headlong rushes upon the dogs, his wicked eyes flashing fire, and foam flying from his jaws as tushes clash and champ, presents as pretty a picture of brute-fury and pluck as even a world-hunter may wish to enjoy.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Thus a lady, inspecting our trophies, exclaimed, "Oh, Mr.----, aren't these beasts very treacherous?" which almost provoked the reply, "You see, we are even more treacherous!"
by chance
From this reading Perhaps his grisly front, the vicious bloodshot eyes, savage snorts, and generally malignant demeanour, lend substance to such idea.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading In sober truth, nevertheless, a big old boar when held up at bay, or charging in headlong rushes upon the dogs, his wicked eyes flashing fire, and foam flying from his jaws as tushes clash and champ, presents as pretty a picture of brute-fury and pluck as even a world-hunter may wish to enjoy.
pluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading In sober truth, nevertheless, a big old boar when held up at bay, or charging in headlong rushes upon the dogs, his wicked eyes flashing fire, and foam flying from his jaws as tushes clash and champ, presents as pretty a picture of brute-fury and pluck as even a world-hunter may wish to enjoy.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading But even among adults there exists in the popular mind a strange mixture of misconception as between big game and dangerous game--to hundreds the terms are synonymous.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading In sober truth, nevertheless, a big old boar when held up at bay, or charging in headlong rushes upon the dogs, his wicked eyes flashing fire, and foam flying from his jaws as tushes clash and champ, presents as pretty a picture of brute-fury and pluck as even a world-hunter may wish to enjoy.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading In sober truth, nevertheless, a big old boar when held up at bay, or charging in headlong rushes upon the dogs, his wicked eyes flashing fire, and foam flying from his jaws as tushes clash and champ, presents as pretty a picture of brute-fury and pluck as even a world-hunter may wish to enjoy.
provokedadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkt/
incited, especially deliberately, to anger
From this reading Thus a lady, inspecting our trophies, exclaimed, "Oh, Mr.----, aren't these beasts very treacherous?" which almost provoked the reply, "You see, we are even more treacherous!"
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Thus a lady, inspecting our trophies, exclaimed, "Oh, Mr.----, aren't these beasts very treacherous?" which almost provoked the reply, "You see, we are even more treacherous!"
a relationship between two lovers
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rushesnounUS /ˈrʌʃəz/
plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
From this reading In sober truth, nevertheless, a big old boar when held up at bay, or charging in headlong rushes upon the dogs, his wicked eyes flashing fire, and foam flying from his jaws as tushes clash and champ, presents as pretty a picture of brute-fury and pluck as even a world-hunter may wish to enjoy.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Perhaps his grisly front, the vicious bloodshot eyes, savage snorts, and generally malignant demeanour, lend substance to such idea.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Thus a lady, inspecting our trophies, exclaimed, "Oh, Mr.----, aren't these beasts very treacherous?" which almost provoked the reply, "You see, we are even more treacherous!"
snortsnounUS /snɔːrts/
plural of “snort” — a disrespectful laugh
From this reading Perhaps his grisly front, the vicious bloodshot eyes, savage snorts, and generally malignant demeanour, lend substance to such idea.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading In sober truth, nevertheless, a big old boar when held up at bay, or charging in headlong rushes upon the dogs, his wicked eyes flashing fire, and foam flying from his jaws as tushes clash and champ, presents as pretty a picture of brute-fury and pluck as even a world-hunter may wish to enjoy.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME (_Continued_) WILD-BOAR From one's earliest days the wild-boar has been invested with a sort of halo of romance, identified in youthful mind with grim courage and brute strength.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading But even among adults there exists in the popular mind a strange mixture of misconception as between big game and dangerous game--to hundreds the terms are synonymous.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
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substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading Perhaps his grisly front, the vicious bloodshot eyes, savage snorts, and generally malignant demeanour, lend substance to such idea.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps his grisly front, the vicious bloodshot eyes, savage snorts, and generally malignant demeanour, lend substance to such idea.
synonymousadjectiveUS /səˈnɑːnəməs/
(of words) meaning the same or nearly the same
From this reading But even among adults there exists in the popular mind a strange mixture of misconception as between big game and dangerous game--to hundreds the terms are synonymous.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading But even among adults there exists in the popular mind a strange mixture of misconception as between big game and dangerous game--to hundreds the terms are synonymous.
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 (_Continued_) WILD-BOAR From one's earliest days the wild-boar has been invested with a sort of halo of romance, identified in youthful mind with grim courage and brute strength.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But even among adults there exists in the popular mind a strange mixture of misconception as between big game and dangerous game--to hundreds the terms are synonymous.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Thus a lady, inspecting our trophies, exclaimed, "Oh, Mr.----, aren't these beasts very treacherous?" which almost provoked the reply, "You see, we are even more treacherous!"
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus a lady, inspecting our trophies, exclaimed, "Oh, Mr.----, aren't these beasts very treacherous?" which almost provoked the reply, "You see, we are even more treacherous!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perhaps his grisly front, the vicious bloodshot eyes, savage snorts, and generally malignant demeanour, lend substance to such idea.
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading Thus a lady, inspecting our trophies, exclaimed, "Oh, Mr.----, aren't these beasts very treacherous?" which almost provoked the reply, "You see, we are even more treacherous!"
trophiesnounUS /ˈtroʊfiz/
plural of “trophy” — an award for success in war or hunting
From this reading Thus a lady, inspecting our trophies, exclaimed, "Oh, Mr.----, aren't these beasts very treacherous?" which almost provoked the reply, "You see, we are even more treacherous!"
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In sober truth, nevertheless, a big old boar when held up at bay, or charging in headlong rushes upon the dogs, his wicked eyes flashing fire, and foam flying from his jaws as tushes clash and champ, presents as pretty a picture of brute-fury and pluck as even a world-hunter may wish to enjoy.
tushesnounUS /ˈtʊʃɪz/
plural of “tush” — the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading In sober truth, nevertheless, a big old boar when held up at bay, or charging in headlong rushes upon the dogs, his wicked eyes flashing fire, and foam flying from his jaws as tushes clash and champ, presents as pretty a picture of brute-fury and pluck as even a world-hunter may wish to enjoy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In sober truth, nevertheless, a big old boar when held up at bay, or charging in headlong rushes upon the dogs, his wicked eyes flashing fire, and foam flying from his jaws as tushes clash and champ, presents as pretty a picture of brute-fury and pluck as even a world-hunter may wish to enjoy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In sober truth, nevertheless, a big old boar when held up at bay, or charging in headlong rushes upon the dogs, his wicked eyes flashing fire, and foam flying from his jaws as tushes clash and champ, presents as pretty a picture of brute-fury and pluck as even a world-hunter may wish to enjoy.
precisely as stated
From this reading Thus a lady, inspecting our trophies, exclaimed, "Oh, Mr.----, aren't these beasts very treacherous?" which almost provoked the reply, "You see, we are even more treacherous!"
viciousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʃəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Perhaps his grisly front, the vicious bloodshot eyes, savage snorts, and generally malignant demeanour, lend substance to such idea.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Thus a lady, inspecting our trophies, exclaimed, "Oh, Mr.----, aren't these beasts very treacherous?" which almost provoked the reply, "You see, we are even more treacherous!"
at the time that
From this reading In sober truth, nevertheless, a big old boar when held up at bay, or charging in headlong rushes upon the dogs, his wicked eyes flashing fire, and foam flying from his jaws as tushes clash and champ, presents as pretty a picture of brute-fury and pluck as even a world-hunter may wish to enjoy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thus a lady, inspecting our trophies, exclaimed, "Oh, Mr.----, aren't these beasts very treacherous?" which almost provoked the reply, "You see, we are even more treacherous!"
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading In sober truth, nevertheless, a big old boar when held up at bay, or charging in headlong rushes upon the dogs, his wicked eyes flashing fire, and foam flying from his jaws as tushes clash and champ, presents as pretty a picture of brute-fury and pluck as even a world-hunter may wish to enjoy.
WILD-BOAR
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From this reading ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME (_Continued_) WILD-BOAR From one's earliest days the wild-boar has been invested with a sort of halo of romance, identified in youthful mind with grim courage and brute strength.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading In sober truth, nevertheless, a big old boar when held up at bay, or charging in headlong rushes upon the dogs, his wicked eyes flashing fire, and foam flying from his jaws as tushes clash and champ, presents as pretty a picture of brute-fury and pluck as even a world-hunter may wish to enjoy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME (_Continued_) WILD-BOAR From one's earliest days the wild-boar has been invested with a sort of halo of romance, identified in youthful mind with grim courage and brute strength.
world-hunter
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From this reading In sober truth, nevertheless, a big old boar when held up at bay, or charging in headlong rushes upon the dogs, his wicked eyes flashing fire, and foam flying from his jaws as tushes clash and champ, presents as pretty a picture of brute-fury and pluck as even a world-hunter may wish to enjoy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Thus a lady, inspecting our trophies, exclaimed, "Oh, Mr.----, aren't these beasts very treacherous?" which almost provoked the reply, "You see, we are even more treacherous!"
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading ANDALUCIA AND ITS BIG GAME (_Continued_) WILD-BOAR From one's earliest days the wild-boar has been invested with a sort of halo of romance, identified in youthful mind with grim courage and brute strength.
