Chapter XXXIV

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

From this reading ALIMAÑAS THE MINOR BEASTS OF CHASE We have no British equivalent for this generic term, applied in Spain to a group of creatures, chiefly belonging to the canine, feline, and viverrine families, that deserve a chapter to themselves.

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

From this reading ALIMAÑAS THE MINOR BEASTS OF CHASE We have no British equivalent for this generic term, applied in Spain to a group of creatures, chiefly belonging to the canine, feline, and viverrine families, that deserve a chapter to themselves.

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

From this reading ALIMAÑAS THE MINOR BEASTS OF CHASE We have no British equivalent for this generic term, applied in Spain to a group of creatures, chiefly belonging to the canine, feline, and viverrine families, that deserve a chapter to themselves.

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

From this reading We reply that hardly any wild animals are harder to secure in fair contest or more capable of testing the venatic resource of the hunter.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading We reply that hardly any wild animals are harder to secure in fair contest or more capable of testing the venatic resource of the hunter.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading ALIMAÑAS THE MINOR BEASTS OF CHASE We have no British equivalent for this generic term, applied in Spain to a group of creatures, chiefly belonging to the canine, feline, and viverrine families, that deserve a chapter to themselves.

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

From this reading We have preferred the expression "minor beasts of chase," though it may be objected that such are not, in fact, beasts of chase.

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

From this reading It might therefore be rendered as "vermin," but surely only in the benevolent sense--as it were, a term of endearment.

plural of “badger” — a native or resident of Wisconsin

From this reading The Spanish word _Alimañas_ includes the lynxes and wild-cats, foxes, mongoose, genets, badgers, otters, and such like.

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

From this reading It might therefore be rendered as "vermin," but surely only in the benevolent sense--as it were, a term of endearment.

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

From this reading ALIMAÑAS THE MINOR BEASTS OF CHASE We have no British equivalent for this generic term, applied in Spain to a group of creatures, chiefly belonging to the canine, feline, and viverrine families, that deserve a chapter to themselves.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading ALIMAÑAS THE MINOR BEASTS OF CHASE We have no British equivalent for this generic term, applied in Spain to a group of creatures, chiefly belonging to the canine, feline, and viverrine families, that deserve a chapter to themselves.

intending or showing kindness

From this reading It might therefore be rendered as "vermin," but surely only in the benevolent sense--as it were, a term of endearment.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading ALIMAÑAS THE MINOR BEASTS OF CHASE We have no British equivalent for this generic term, applied in Spain to a group of creatures, chiefly belonging to the canine, feline, and viverrine families, that deserve a chapter to themselves.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It might therefore be rendered as "vermin," but surely only in the benevolent sense--as it were, a term of endearment.

one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars

From this reading ALIMAÑAS THE MINOR BEASTS OF CHASE We have no British equivalent for this generic term, applied in Spain to a group of creatures, chiefly belonging to the canine, feline, and viverrine families, that deserve a chapter to themselves.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading We reply that hardly any wild animals are harder to secure in fair contest or more capable of testing the venatic resource of the hunter.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading ALIMAÑAS THE MINOR BEASTS OF CHASE We have no British equivalent for this generic term, applied in Spain to a group of creatures, chiefly belonging to the canine, feline, and viverrine families, that deserve a chapter to themselves.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading ALIMAÑAS THE MINOR BEASTS OF CHASE We have no British equivalent for this generic term, applied in Spain to a group of creatures, chiefly belonging to the canine, feline, and viverrine families, that deserve a chapter to themselves.

for the most part

From this reading ALIMAÑAS THE MINOR BEASTS OF CHASE We have no British equivalent for this generic term, applied in Spain to a group of creatures, chiefly belonging to the canine, feline, and viverrine families, that deserve a chapter to themselves.

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading We reply that hardly any wild animals are harder to secure in fair contest or more capable of testing the venatic resource of the hunter.

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

From this reading ALIMAÑAS THE MINOR BEASTS OF CHASE We have no British equivalent for this generic term, applied in Spain to a group of creatures, chiefly belonging to the canine, feline, and viverrine families, that deserve a chapter to themselves.

be worthy or deserving

From this reading ALIMAÑAS THE MINOR BEASTS OF CHASE We have no British equivalent for this generic term, applied in Spain to a group of creatures, chiefly belonging to the canine, feline, and viverrine families, that deserve a chapter to themselves.

the act of showing affection

From this reading It might therefore be rendered as "vermin," but surely only in the benevolent sense--as it were, a term of endearment.

a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc

From this reading ALIMAÑAS THE MINOR BEASTS OF CHASE We have no British equivalent for this generic term, applied in Spain to a group of creatures, chiefly belonging to the canine, feline, and viverrine families, that deserve a chapter to themselves.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading We have preferred the expression "minor beasts of chase," though it may be objected that such are not, in fact, beasts of chase.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading We have preferred the expression "minor beasts of chase," though it may be objected that such are not, in fact, beasts of chase.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading We reply that hardly any wild animals are harder to secure in fair contest or more capable of testing the venatic resource of the hunter.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading ALIMAÑAS THE MINOR BEASTS OF CHASE We have no British equivalent for this generic term, applied in Spain to a group of creatures, chiefly belonging to the canine, feline, and viverrine families, that deserve a chapter to themselves.

of or relating to cats

From this reading ALIMAÑAS THE MINOR BEASTS OF CHASE We have no British equivalent for this generic term, applied in Spain to a group of creatures, chiefly belonging to the canine, feline, and viverrine families, that deserve a chapter to themselves.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ALIMAÑAS THE MINOR BEASTS OF CHASE We have no British equivalent for this generic term, applied in Spain to a group of creatures, chiefly belonging to the canine, feline, and viverrine families, that deserve a chapter to themselves.

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

From this reading The Spanish word _Alimañas_ includes the lynxes and wild-cats, foxes, mongoose, genets, badgers, otters, and such like.

relating to or common to or descriptive of all members of a genus

From this reading ALIMAÑAS THE MINOR BEASTS OF CHASE We have no British equivalent for this generic term, applied in Spain to a group of creatures, chiefly belonging to the canine, feline, and viverrine families, that deserve a chapter to themselves.

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

From this reading The Spanish word _Alimañas_ includes the lynxes and wild-cats, foxes, mongoose, genets, badgers, otters, and such like.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading ALIMAÑAS THE MINOR BEASTS OF CHASE We have no British equivalent for this generic term, applied in Spain to a group of creatures, chiefly belonging to the canine, feline, and viverrine families, that deserve a chapter to themselves.

comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor

From this reading We reply that hardly any wild animals are harder to secure in fair contest or more capable of testing the venatic resource of the hunter.

only a very short time before

From this reading We reply that hardly any wild animals are harder to secure in fair contest or more capable of testing the venatic resource of the hunter.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading ALIMAÑAS THE MINOR BEASTS OF CHASE We have no British equivalent for this generic term, applied in Spain to a group of creatures, chiefly belonging to the canine, feline, and viverrine families, that deserve a chapter to themselves.

someone who hunts game

From this reading We reply that hardly any wild animals are harder to secure in fair contest or more capable of testing the venatic resource of the hunter.

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

From this reading ALIMAÑAS THE MINOR BEASTS OF CHASE We have no British equivalent for this generic term, applied in Spain to a group of creatures, chiefly belonging to the canine, feline, and viverrine families, that deserve a chapter to themselves.

third-person singular of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading The Spanish word _Alimañas_ includes the lynxes and wild-cats, foxes, mongoose, genets, badgers, otters, and such like.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It might therefore be rendered as "vermin," but surely only in the benevolent sense--as it were, a term of endearment.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The Spanish word _Alimañas_ includes the lynxes and wild-cats, foxes, mongoose, genets, badgers, otters, and such like.

plural of “lynx” — a text browser

From this reading The Spanish word _Alimañas_ includes the lynxes and wild-cats, foxes, mongoose, genets, badgers, otters, and such like.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading We have preferred the expression "minor beasts of chase," though it may be objected that such are not, in fact, beasts of chase.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It might therefore be rendered as "vermin," but surely only in the benevolent sense--as it were, a term of endearment.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading ALIMAÑAS THE MINOR BEASTS OF CHASE We have no British equivalent for this generic term, applied in Spain to a group of creatures, chiefly belonging to the canine, feline, and viverrine families, that deserve a chapter to themselves.

agile grizzled Old World viverrine; preys on snakes and rodents

From this reading The Spanish word _Alimañas_ includes the lynxes and wild-cats, foxes, mongoose, genets, badgers, otters, and such like.

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

From this reading We reply that hardly any wild animals are harder to secure in fair contest or more capable of testing the venatic resource of the hunter.

not any; not one

From this reading ALIMAÑAS THE MINOR BEASTS OF CHASE We have no British equivalent for this generic term, applied in Spain to a group of creatures, chiefly belonging to the canine, feline, and viverrine families, that deserve a chapter to themselves.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We have preferred the expression "minor beasts of chase," though it may be objected that such are not, in fact, beasts of chase.

past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

From this reading We have preferred the expression "minor beasts of chase," though it may be objected that such are not, in fact, beasts of chase.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ALIMAÑAS THE MINOR BEASTS OF CHASE We have no British equivalent for this generic term, applied in Spain to a group of creatures, chiefly belonging to the canine, feline, and viverrine families, that deserve a chapter to themselves.

and nothing more

From this reading It might therefore be rendered as "vermin," but surely only in the benevolent sense--as it were, a term of endearment.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading We reply that hardly any wild animals are harder to secure in fair contest or more capable of testing the venatic resource of the hunter.

plural of “otter” — the fur of an otter

From this reading The Spanish word _Alimañas_ includes the lynxes and wild-cats, foxes, mongoose, genets, badgers, otters, and such like.

more desirable than another

From this reading We have preferred the expression "minor beasts of chase," though it may be objected that such are not, in fact, beasts of chase.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading It might therefore be rendered as "vermin," but surely only in the benevolent sense--as it were, a term of endearment.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading We reply that hardly any wild animals are harder to secure in fair contest or more capable of testing the venatic resource of the hunter.

available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading We reply that hardly any wild animals are harder to secure in fair contest or more capable of testing the venatic resource of the hunter.

get by special effort

From this reading We reply that hardly any wild animals are harder to secure in fair contest or more capable of testing the venatic resource of the hunter.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading It might therefore be rendered as "vermin," but surely only in the benevolent sense--as it were, a term of endearment.

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

From this reading ALIMAÑAS THE MINOR BEASTS OF CHASE We have no British equivalent for this generic term, applied in Spain to a group of creatures, chiefly belonging to the canine, feline, and viverrine families, that deserve a chapter to themselves.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading The Spanish word _Alimañas_ includes the lynxes and wild-cats, foxes, mongoose, genets, badgers, otters, and such like.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The Spanish word _Alimañas_ includes the lynxes and wild-cats, foxes, mongoose, genets, badgers, otters, and such like.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading It might therefore be rendered as "vermin," but surely only in the benevolent sense--as it were, a term of endearment.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading ALIMAÑAS THE MINOR BEASTS OF CHASE We have no British equivalent for this generic term, applied in Spain to a group of creatures, chiefly belonging to the canine, feline, and viverrine families, that deserve a chapter to themselves.

the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works

From this reading We reply that hardly any wild animals are harder to secure in fair contest or more capable of testing the venatic resource of the hunter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ALIMAÑAS THE MINOR BEASTS OF CHASE We have no British equivalent for this generic term, applied in Spain to a group of creatures, chiefly belonging to the canine, feline, and viverrine families, that deserve a chapter to themselves.

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

From this reading ALIMAÑAS THE MINOR BEASTS OF CHASE We have no British equivalent for this generic term, applied in Spain to a group of creatures, chiefly belonging to the canine, feline, and viverrine families, that deserve a chapter to themselves.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading ALIMAÑAS THE MINOR BEASTS OF CHASE We have no British equivalent for this generic term, applied in Spain to a group of creatures, chiefly belonging to the canine, feline, and viverrine families, that deserve a chapter to themselves.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading It might therefore be rendered as "vermin," but surely only in the benevolent sense--as it were, a term of endearment.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading ALIMAÑAS THE MINOR BEASTS OF CHASE We have no British equivalent for this generic term, applied in Spain to a group of creatures, chiefly belonging to the canine, feline, and viverrine families, that deserve a chapter to themselves.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading We have preferred the expression "minor beasts of chase," though it may be objected that such are not, in fact, beasts of chase.

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

From this reading ALIMAÑAS THE MINOR BEASTS OF CHASE We have no British equivalent for this generic term, applied in Spain to a group of creatures, chiefly belonging to the canine, feline, and viverrine families, that deserve a chapter to themselves.

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

From this reading We reply that hardly any wild animals are harder to secure in fair contest or more capable of testing the venatic resource of the hunter.

an irritating or obnoxious person

From this reading It might therefore be rendered as "vermin," but surely only in the benevolent sense--as it were, a term of endearment.

small cat-like predatory mammals of warmer parts of the Old World

From this reading ALIMAÑAS THE MINOR BEASTS OF CHASE We have no British equivalent for this generic term, applied in Spain to a group of creatures, chiefly belonging to the canine, feline, and viverrine families, that deserve a chapter to themselves.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading ALIMAÑAS THE MINOR BEASTS OF CHASE We have no British equivalent for this generic term, applied in Spain to a group of creatures, chiefly belonging to the canine, feline, and viverrine families, that deserve a chapter to themselves.

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

From this reading It might therefore be rendered as "vermin," but surely only in the benevolent sense--as it were, a term of endearment.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading We reply that hardly any wild animals are harder to secure in fair contest or more capable of testing the venatic resource of the hunter.

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

From this reading The Spanish word _Alimañas_ includes the lynxes and wild-cats, foxes, mongoose, genets, badgers, otters, and such like.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The Spanish word _Alimañas_ includes the lynxes and wild-cats, foxes, mongoose, genets, badgers, otters, and such like.