Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading Passing Hunters and Their Spoils--The Vain Woman--Why the Marten has a White Spot on His Breast.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading As the home where Sagastao and Minnehaha lived was near a trail along which numbers of Indian hunters were accustomed to travel when on their way to the trading post with their furs, they frequently called in to see their loved friends the palefaces.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading As the home where Sagastao and Minnehaha lived was near a trail along which numbers of Indian hunters were accustomed to travel when on their way to the trading post with their furs, they frequently called in to see their loved friends the palefaces.

in addition

From this reading It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading These hunters were always welcome, and as they were very seldom in a hurry the children drew from them many a quaint Indian legend or story of animal life.

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

From this reading Passing Hunters and Their Spoils--The Vain Woman--Why the Marten has a White Spot on His Breast.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading These hunters were always welcome, and as they were very seldom in a hurry the children drew from them many a quaint Indian legend or story of animal life.

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

From this reading It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

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

From this reading As the home where Sagastao and Minnehaha lived was near a trail along which numbers of Indian hunters were accustomed to travel when on their way to the trading post with their furs, they frequently called in to see their loved friends the palefaces.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

plural of “beaver” — the soft brown fur of the beaver

From this reading It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading Passing Hunters and Their Spoils--The Vain Woman--Why the Marten has a White Spot on His Breast.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading These valuable furs were generally well dressed and prepared for shipment by the industrious women before they were taken to the trading post.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading As the home where Sagastao and Minnehaha lived was near a trail along which numbers of Indian hunters were accustomed to travel when on their way to the trading post with their furs, they frequently called in to see their loved friends the palefaces.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading These hunters were always welcome, and as they were very seldom in a hurry the children drew from them many a quaint Indian legend or story of animal life.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading These valuable furs were generally well dressed and prepared for shipment by the industrious women before they were taken to the trading post.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading These hunters were always welcome, and as they were very seldom in a hurry the children drew from them many a quaint Indian legend or story of animal life.

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

From this reading It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

divisible by two

From this reading It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

many times at short intervals

From this reading As the home where Sagastao and Minnehaha lived was near a trail along which numbers of Indian hunters were accustomed to travel when on their way to the trading post with their furs, they frequently called in to see their loved friends the palefaces.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading As the home where Sagastao and Minnehaha lived was near a trail along which numbers of Indian hunters were accustomed to travel when on their way to the trading post with their furs, they frequently called in to see their loved friends the palefaces.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading These hunters were always welcome, and as they were very seldom in a hurry the children drew from them many a quaint Indian legend or story of animal life.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading As the home where Sagastao and Minnehaha lived was near a trail along which numbers of Indian hunters were accustomed to travel when on their way to the trading post with their furs, they frequently called in to see their loved friends the palefaces.

usually; as a rule

From this reading These valuable furs were generally well dressed and prepared for shipment by the industrious women before they were taken to the trading post.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

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

From this reading Passing Hunters and Their Spoils--The Vain Woman--Why the Marten has a White Spot on His Breast.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Passing Hunters and Their Spoils--The Vain Woman--Why the Marten has a White Spot on His Breast.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading As the home where Sagastao and Minnehaha lived was near a trail along which numbers of Indian hunters were accustomed to travel when on their way to the trading post with their furs, they frequently called in to see their loved friends the palefaces.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading Passing Hunters and Their Spoils--The Vain Woman--Why the Marten has a White Spot on His Breast.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading These hunters were always welcome, and as they were very seldom in a hurry the children drew from them many a quaint Indian legend or story of animal life.

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

From this reading As the home where Sagastao and Minnehaha lived was near a trail along which numbers of Indian hunters were accustomed to travel when on their way to the trading post with their furs, they frequently called in to see their loved friends the palefaces.

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

From this reading As the home where Sagastao and Minnehaha lived was near a trail along which numbers of Indian hunters were accustomed to travel when on their way to the trading post with their furs, they frequently called in to see their loved friends the palefaces.

characterized by hard work and perseverance

From this reading These valuable furs were generally well dressed and prepared for shipment by the industrious women before they were taken to the trading post.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading These hunters were always welcome, and as they were very seldom in a hurry the children drew from them many a quaint Indian legend or story of animal life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading These hunters were always welcome, and as they were very seldom in a hurry the children drew from them many a quaint Indian legend or story of animal life.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading As the home where Sagastao and Minnehaha lived was near a trail along which numbers of Indian hunters were accustomed to travel when on their way to the trading post with their furs, they frequently called in to see their loved friends the palefaces.

held dear

From this reading As the home where Sagastao and Minnehaha lived was near a trail along which numbers of Indian hunters were accustomed to travel when on their way to the trading post with their furs, they frequently called in to see their loved friends the palefaces.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading These hunters were always welcome, and as they were very seldom in a hurry the children drew from them many a quaint Indian legend or story of animal life.

agile slender-bodied arboreal mustelids somewhat larger than weasels

From this reading Passing Hunters and Their Spoils--The Vain Woman--Why the Marten has a White Spot on His Breast.

plural of “marten” — agile slender-bodied arboreal mustelids somewhat larger than weasels

From this reading It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

plural of “mink” — the expensive fur of a mink

From this reading It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

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

From this reading As the home where Sagastao and Minnehaha lived was near a trail along which numbers of Indian hunters were accustomed to travel when on their way to the trading post with their furs, they frequently called in to see their loved friends the palefaces.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading As the home where Sagastao and Minnehaha lived was near a trail along which numbers of Indian hunters were accustomed to travel when on their way to the trading post with their furs, they frequently called in to see their loved friends the palefaces.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading As the home where Sagastao and Minnehaha lived was near a trail along which numbers of Indian hunters were accustomed to travel when on their way to the trading post with their furs, they frequently called in to see their loved friends the palefaces.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As the home where Sagastao and Minnehaha lived was near a trail along which numbers of Indian hunters were accustomed to travel when on their way to the trading post with their furs, they frequently called in to see their loved friends the palefaces.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Passing Hunters and Their Spoils--The Vain Woman--Why the Marten has a White Spot on His Breast.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading These hunters were always welcome, and as they were very seldom in a hurry the children drew from them many a quaint Indian legend or story of animal life.

the fur of an otter

From this reading It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number

From this reading It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

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

From this reading As the home where Sagastao and Minnehaha lived was near a trail along which numbers of Indian hunters were accustomed to travel when on their way to the trading post with their furs, they frequently called in to see their loved friends the palefaces.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Passing Hunters and Their Spoils--The Vain Woman--Why the Marten has a White Spot on His Breast.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading As the home where Sagastao and Minnehaha lived was near a trail along which numbers of Indian hunters were accustomed to travel when on their way to the trading post with their furs, they frequently called in to see their loved friends the palefaces.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading These valuable furs were generally well dressed and prepared for shipment by the industrious women before they were taken to the trading post.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading These hunters were always welcome, and as they were very seldom in a hurry the children drew from them many a quaint Indian legend or story of animal life.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

possessing material wealth

From this reading It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

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

From this reading As the home where Sagastao and Minnehaha lived was near a trail along which numbers of Indian hunters were accustomed to travel when on their way to the trading post with their furs, they frequently called in to see their loved friends the palefaces.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As the home where Sagastao and Minnehaha lived was near a trail along which numbers of Indian hunters were accustomed to travel when on their way to the trading post with their furs, they frequently called in to see their loved friends the palefaces.

not often

From this reading These hunters were always welcome, and as they were very seldom in a hurry the children drew from them many a quaint Indian legend or story of animal life.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading These valuable furs were generally well dressed and prepared for shipment by the industrious women before they were taken to the trading post.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)

From this reading Passing Hunters and Their Spoils--The Vain Woman--Why the Marten has a White Spot on His Breast.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Passing Hunters and Their Spoils--The Vain Woman--Why the Marten has a White Spot on His Breast.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

plural of “story” — 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 It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

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 These hunters were always welcome, and as they were very seldom in a hurry the children drew from them many a quaint Indian legend or story of animal life.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading These valuable furs were generally well dressed and prepared for shipment by the industrious women before they were taken to the trading post.

express in words

From this reading It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

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

From this reading Passing Hunters and Their Spoils--The Vain Woman--Why the Marten has a White Spot on His Breast.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Passing Hunters and Their Spoils--The Vain Woman--Why the Marten has a White Spot on His Breast.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading These hunters were always welcome, and as they were very seldom in a hurry the children drew from them many a quaint Indian legend or story of animal life.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These hunters were always welcome, and as they were very seldom in a hurry the children drew from them many a quaint Indian legend or story of animal life.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As the home where Sagastao and Minnehaha lived was near a trail along which numbers of Indian hunters were accustomed to travel when on their way to the trading post with their furs, they frequently called in to see their loved friends the palefaces.

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

From this reading As the home where Sagastao and Minnehaha lived was near a trail along which numbers of Indian hunters were accustomed to travel when on their way to the trading post with their furs, they frequently called in to see their loved friends the palefaces.

buying or selling securities or commodities

From this reading As the home where Sagastao and Minnehaha lived was near a trail along which numbers of Indian hunters were accustomed to travel when on their way to the trading post with their furs, they frequently called in to see their loved friends the palefaces.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading As the home where Sagastao and Minnehaha lived was near a trail along which numbers of Indian hunters were accustomed to travel when on their way to the trading post with their furs, they frequently called in to see their loved friends the palefaces.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading As the home where Sagastao and Minnehaha lived was near a trail along which numbers of Indian hunters were accustomed to travel when on their way to the trading post with their furs, they frequently called in to see their loved friends the palefaces.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Passing Hunters and Their Spoils--The Vain Woman--Why the Marten has a White Spot on His Breast.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading These valuable furs were generally well dressed and prepared for shipment by the industrious women before they were taken to the trading post.

precisely as stated

From this reading These hunters were always welcome, and as they were very seldom in a hurry the children drew from them many a quaint Indian legend or story of animal life.

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

From this reading As the home where Sagastao and Minnehaha lived was near a trail along which numbers of Indian hunters were accustomed to travel when on their way to the trading post with their furs, they frequently called in to see their loved friends the palefaces.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading As the home where Sagastao and Minnehaha lived was near a trail along which numbers of Indian hunters were accustomed to travel when on their way to the trading post with their furs, they frequently called in to see their loved friends the palefaces.

accept gladly

From this reading These hunters were always welcome, and as they were very seldom in a hurry the children drew from them many a quaint Indian legend or story of animal life.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading These valuable furs were generally well dressed and prepared for shipment by the industrious women before they were taken to the trading post.

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

From this reading As the home where Sagastao and Minnehaha lived was near a trail along which numbers of Indian hunters were accustomed to travel when on their way to the trading post with their furs, they frequently called in to see their loved friends the palefaces.

at the time that

From this reading As the home where Sagastao and Minnehaha lived was near a trail along which numbers of Indian hunters were accustomed to travel when on their way to the trading post with their furs, they frequently called in to see their loved friends the palefaces.

in or at the place that

From this reading As the home where Sagastao and Minnehaha lived was near a trail along which numbers of Indian hunters were accustomed to travel when on their way to the trading post with their furs, they frequently called in to see their loved friends the palefaces.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading As the home where Sagastao and Minnehaha lived was near a trail along which numbers of Indian hunters were accustomed to travel when on their way to the trading post with their furs, they frequently called in to see their loved friends the palefaces.

a Caucasian

From this reading Passing Hunters and Their Spoils--The Vain Woman--Why the Marten has a White Spot on His Breast.

belonging to which person

From this reading It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Passing Hunters and Their Spoils--The Vain Woman--Why the Marten has a White Spot on His Breast.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As the home where Sagastao and Minnehaha lived was near a trail along which numbers of Indian hunters were accustomed to travel when on their way to the trading post with their furs, they frequently called in to see their loved friends the palefaces.

plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading It was also a great pleasure for the children to have the hunters, returning from a successful trip, open their fur packs and spread out before them the rich furs and tell them stories about these animals--the silver fox, the otter, beavers, minks, martens, ermines, and sometimes even about great bears and wolves, whose skin they had often had.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Passing Hunters and Their Spoils--The Vain Woman--Why the Marten has a White Spot on His Breast.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading These valuable furs were generally well dressed and prepared for shipment by the industrious women before they were taken to the trading post.