Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading TRAPS FOR LARGE GAME. owever free our forests may be from the lurking dangers of a tropical jungle, they nevertheless shelter a few large and formidable beasts which are legitimate and deserving subjects of the Trapper's Art.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although commonly taken in steel traps, as described respectively in a later portion of this work, these animals are nevertheless often captured by Deadfalls and other devices, which are well known to the professional Trapper, and which serve excellently in cases of emergency, or in the scarcity of steel traps.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Chief among them are the Puma, or Cougar, Bear, Lynx, Wolf and Wolverine.

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

From this reading TRAPS FOR LARGE GAME. owever free our forests may be from the lurking dangers of a tropical jungle, they nevertheless shelter a few large and formidable beasts which are legitimate and deserving subjects of the Trapper's Art.

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

From this reading Although commonly taken in steel traps, as described respectively in a later portion of this work, these animals are nevertheless often captured by Deadfalls and other devices, which are well known to the professional Trapper, and which serve excellently in cases of emergency, or in the scarcity of steel traps.

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

From this reading TRAPS FOR LARGE GAME. owever free our forests may be from the lurking dangers of a tropical jungle, they nevertheless shelter a few large and formidable beasts which are legitimate and deserving subjects of the Trapper's Art.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading TRAPS FOR LARGE GAME. owever free our forests may be from the lurking dangers of a tropical jungle, they nevertheless shelter a few large and formidable beasts which are legitimate and deserving subjects of the Trapper's Art.

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

From this reading Although commonly taken in steel traps, as described respectively in a later portion of this work, these animals are nevertheless often captured by Deadfalls and other devices, which are well known to the professional Trapper, and which serve excellently in cases of emergency, or in the scarcity of steel traps.

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

From this reading TRAPS FOR LARGE GAME. owever free our forests may be from the lurking dangers of a tropical jungle, they nevertheless shelter a few large and formidable beasts which are legitimate and deserving subjects of the Trapper's Art.

have

From this reading Chief among them are the Puma, or Cougar, Bear, Lynx, Wolf and Wolverine.

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

From this reading TRAPS FOR LARGE GAME. owever free our forests may be from the lurking dangers of a tropical jungle, they nevertheless shelter a few large and formidable beasts which are legitimate and deserving subjects of the Trapper's Art.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Although commonly taken in steel traps, as described respectively in a later portion of this work, these animals are nevertheless often captured by Deadfalls and other devices, which are well known to the professional Trapper, and which serve excellently in cases of emergency, or in the scarcity of steel traps.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Although commonly taken in steel traps, as described respectively in a later portion of this work, these animals are nevertheless often captured by Deadfalls and other devices, which are well known to the professional Trapper, and which serve excellently in cases of emergency, or in the scarcity of steel traps.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading Although commonly taken in steel traps, as described respectively in a later portion of this work, these animals are nevertheless often captured by Deadfalls and other devices, which are well known to the professional Trapper, and which serve excellently in cases of emergency, or in the scarcity of steel traps.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Chief among them are the Puma, or Cougar, Bear, Lynx, Wolf and Wolverine.

under normal conditions

From this reading Although commonly taken in steel traps, as described respectively in a later portion of this work, these animals are nevertheless often captured by Deadfalls and other devices, which are well known to the professional Trapper, and which serve excellently in cases of emergency, or in the scarcity of steel traps.

large American feline resembling a lion

From this reading Chief among them are the Puma, or Cougar, Bear, Lynx, Wolf and Wolverine.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading TRAPS FOR LARGE GAME. owever free our forests may be from the lurking dangers of a tropical jungle, they nevertheless shelter a few large and formidable beasts which are legitimate and deserving subjects of the Trapper's Art.

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From this reading THE DEAD-FALL.

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From this reading Although commonly taken in steel traps, as described respectively in a later portion of this work, these animals are nevertheless often captured by Deadfalls and other devices, which are well known to the professional Trapper, and which serve excellently in cases of emergency, or in the scarcity of steel traps.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Although commonly taken in steel traps, as described respectively in a later portion of this work, these animals are nevertheless often captured by Deadfalls and other devices, which are well known to the professional Trapper, and which serve excellently in cases of emergency, or in the scarcity of steel traps.

(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way

From this reading TRAPS FOR LARGE GAME. owever free our forests may be from the lurking dangers of a tropical jungle, they nevertheless shelter a few large and formidable beasts which are legitimate and deserving subjects of the Trapper's Art.

an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”

From this reading Although commonly taken in steel traps, as described respectively in a later portion of this work, these animals are nevertheless often captured by Deadfalls and other devices, which are well known to the professional Trapper, and which serve excellently in cases of emergency, or in the scarcity of steel traps.

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

From this reading Although commonly taken in steel traps, as described respectively in a later portion of this work, these animals are nevertheless often captured by Deadfalls and other devices, which are well known to the professional Trapper, and which serve excellently in cases of emergency, or in the scarcity of steel traps.

extremely well

From this reading Although commonly taken in steel traps, as described respectively in a later portion of this work, these animals are nevertheless often captured by Deadfalls and other devices, which are well known to the professional Trapper, and which serve excellently in cases of emergency, or in the scarcity of steel traps.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading TRAPS FOR LARGE GAME. owever free our forests may be from the lurking dangers of a tropical jungle, they nevertheless shelter a few large and formidable beasts which are legitimate and deserving subjects of the Trapper's Art.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading TRAPS FOR LARGE GAME. owever free our forests may be from the lurking dangers of a tropical jungle, they nevertheless shelter a few large and formidable beasts which are legitimate and deserving subjects of the Trapper's Art.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading TRAPS FOR LARGE GAME. owever free our forests may be from the lurking dangers of a tropical jungle, they nevertheless shelter a few large and formidable beasts which are legitimate and deserving subjects of the Trapper's Art.

extremely impressive in strength or excellence

From this reading TRAPS FOR LARGE GAME. owever free our forests may be from the lurking dangers of a tropical jungle, they nevertheless shelter a few large and formidable beasts which are legitimate and deserving subjects of the Trapper's Art.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading TRAPS FOR LARGE GAME. owever free our forests may be from the lurking dangers of a tropical jungle, they nevertheless shelter a few large and formidable beasts which are legitimate and deserving subjects of the Trapper's Art.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading TRAPS FOR LARGE GAME. owever free our forests may be from the lurking dangers of a tropical jungle, they nevertheless shelter a few large and formidable beasts which are legitimate and deserving subjects of the Trapper's Art.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading TRAPS FOR LARGE GAME. owever free our forests may be from the lurking dangers of a tropical jungle, they nevertheless shelter a few large and formidable beasts which are legitimate and deserving subjects of the Trapper's Art.

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

From this reading Although commonly taken in steel traps, as described respectively in a later portion of this work, these animals are nevertheless often captured by Deadfalls and other devices, which are well known to the professional Trapper, and which serve excellently in cases of emergency, or in the scarcity of steel traps.

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading TRAPS FOR LARGE GAME. owever free our forests may be from the lurking dangers of a tropical jungle, they nevertheless shelter a few large and formidable beasts which are legitimate and deserving subjects of the Trapper's Art.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Although commonly taken in steel traps, as described respectively in a later portion of this work, these animals are nevertheless often captured by Deadfalls and other devices, which are well known to the professional Trapper, and which serve excellently in cases of emergency, or in the scarcity of steel traps.

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

From this reading TRAPS FOR LARGE GAME. owever free our forests may be from the lurking dangers of a tropical jungle, they nevertheless shelter a few large and formidable beasts which are legitimate and deserving subjects of the Trapper's Art.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Although commonly taken in steel traps, as described respectively in a later portion of this work, these animals are nevertheless often captured by Deadfalls and other devices, which are well known to the professional Trapper, and which serve excellently in cases of emergency, or in the scarcity of steel traps.

of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful

From this reading TRAPS FOR LARGE GAME. owever free our forests may be from the lurking dangers of a tropical jungle, they nevertheless shelter a few large and formidable beasts which are legitimate and deserving subjects of the Trapper's Art.

-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading TRAPS FOR LARGE GAME. owever free our forests may be from the lurking dangers of a tropical jungle, they nevertheless shelter a few large and formidable beasts which are legitimate and deserving subjects of the Trapper's Art.

a text browser

From this reading Chief among them are the Puma, or Cougar, Bear, Lynx, Wolf and Wolverine.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading TRAPS FOR LARGE GAME. owever free our forests may be from the lurking dangers of a tropical jungle, they nevertheless shelter a few large and formidable beasts which are legitimate and deserving subjects of the Trapper's Art.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading TRAPS FOR LARGE GAME. owever free our forests may be from the lurking dangers of a tropical jungle, they nevertheless shelter a few large and formidable beasts which are legitimate and deserving subjects of the Trapper's Art.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TRAPS FOR LARGE GAME. owever free our forests may be from the lurking dangers of a tropical jungle, they nevertheless shelter a few large and formidable beasts which are legitimate and deserving subjects of the Trapper's Art.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Although commonly taken in steel traps, as described respectively in a later portion of this work, these animals are nevertheless often captured by Deadfalls and other devices, which are well known to the professional Trapper, and which serve excellently in cases of emergency, or in the scarcity of steel traps.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Chief among them are the Puma, or Cougar, Bear, Lynx, Wolf and Wolverine.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Although commonly taken in steel traps, as described respectively in a later portion of this work, these animals are nevertheless often captured by Deadfalls and other devices, which are well known to the professional Trapper, and which serve excellently in cases of emergency, or in the scarcity of steel traps.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading TRAPS FOR LARGE GAME. owever free our forests may be from the lurking dangers of a tropical jungle, they nevertheless shelter a few large and formidable beasts which are legitimate and deserving subjects of the Trapper's Art.

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From this reading TRAPS FOR LARGE GAME. owever free our forests may be from the lurking dangers of a tropical jungle, they nevertheless shelter a few large and formidable beasts which are legitimate and deserving subjects of the Trapper's Art.

the local environment

From this reading There are several varieties of this trap, some of which are described in other parts of this volume.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Although commonly taken in steel traps, as described respectively in a later portion of this work, these animals are nevertheless often captured by Deadfalls and other devices, which are well known to the professional Trapper, and which serve excellently in cases of emergency, or in the scarcity of steel traps.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading Although commonly taken in steel traps, as described respectively in a later portion of this work, these animals are nevertheless often captured by Deadfalls and other devices, which are well known to the professional Trapper, and which serve excellently in cases of emergency, or in the scarcity of steel traps.

large American feline resembling a lion

From this reading Chief among them are the Puma, or Cougar, Bear, Lynx, Wolf and Wolverine.

in the order given

From this reading Although commonly taken in steel traps, as described respectively in a later portion of this work, these animals are nevertheless often captured by Deadfalls and other devices, which are well known to the professional Trapper, and which serve excellently in cases of emergency, or in the scarcity of steel traps.

a small and inadequate amount

From this reading Although commonly taken in steel traps, as described respectively in a later portion of this work, these animals are nevertheless often captured by Deadfalls and other devices, which are well known to the professional Trapper, and which serve excellently in cases of emergency, or in the scarcity of steel traps.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Although commonly taken in steel traps, as described respectively in a later portion of this work, these animals are nevertheless often captured by Deadfalls and other devices, which are well known to the professional Trapper, and which serve excellently in cases of emergency, or in the scarcity of steel traps.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading There are several varieties of this trap, some of which are described in other parts of this volume.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading TRAPS FOR LARGE GAME. owever free our forests may be from the lurking dangers of a tropical jungle, they nevertheless shelter a few large and formidable beasts which are legitimate and deserving subjects of the Trapper's Art.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading There are several varieties of this trap, some of which are described in other parts of this volume.

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 Although commonly taken in steel traps, as described respectively in a later portion of this work, these animals are nevertheless often captured by Deadfalls and other devices, which are well known to the professional Trapper, and which serve excellently in cases of emergency, or in the scarcity of steel traps.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading TRAPS FOR LARGE GAME. owever free our forests may be from the lurking dangers of a tropical jungle, they nevertheless shelter a few large and formidable beasts which are legitimate and deserving subjects of the Trapper's Art.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Although commonly taken in steel traps, as described respectively in a later portion of this work, these animals are nevertheless often captured by Deadfalls and other devices, which are well known to the professional Trapper, and which serve excellently in cases of emergency, or in the scarcity of steel traps.

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

From this reading TRAPS FOR LARGE GAME. owever free our forests may be from the lurking dangers of a tropical jungle, they nevertheless shelter a few large and formidable beasts which are legitimate and deserving subjects of the Trapper's Art.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Chief among them are the Puma, or Cougar, Bear, Lynx, Wolf and Wolverine.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are several varieties of this trap, some of which are described in other parts of this volume.

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

From this reading Although commonly taken in steel traps, as described respectively in a later portion of this work, these animals are nevertheless often captured by Deadfalls and other devices, which are well known to the professional Trapper, and which serve excellently in cases of emergency, or in the scarcity of steel traps.

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

From this reading TRAPS FOR LARGE GAME. owever free our forests may be from the lurking dangers of a tropical jungle, they nevertheless shelter a few large and formidable beasts which are legitimate and deserving subjects of the Trapper's Art.

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

From this reading Although commonly taken in steel traps, as described respectively in a later portion of this work, these animals are nevertheless often captured by Deadfalls and other devices, which are well known to the professional Trapper, and which serve excellently in cases of emergency, or in the scarcity of steel traps.

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

From this reading Although commonly taken in steel traps, as described respectively in a later portion of this work, these animals are nevertheless often captured by Deadfalls and other devices, which are well known to the professional Trapper, and which serve excellently in cases of emergency, or in the scarcity of steel traps.

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading There are several varieties of this trap, some of which are described in other parts of this volume.

someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)

From this reading Although commonly taken in steel traps, as described respectively in a later portion of this work, these animals are nevertheless often captured by Deadfalls and other devices, which are well known to the professional Trapper, and which serve excellently in cases of emergency, or in the scarcity of steel traps.

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From this reading TRAPS FOR LARGE GAME. owever free our forests may be from the lurking dangers of a tropical jungle, they nevertheless shelter a few large and formidable beasts which are legitimate and deserving subjects of the Trapper's Art.

plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading TRAPS FOR LARGE GAME. owever free our forests may be from the lurking dangers of a tropical jungle, they nevertheless shelter a few large and formidable beasts which are legitimate and deserving subjects of the Trapper's Art.

relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)

From this reading TRAPS FOR LARGE GAME. owever free our forests may be from the lurking dangers of a tropical jungle, they nevertheless shelter a few large and formidable beasts which are legitimate and deserving subjects of the Trapper's Art.

plural of “variety” — a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading There are several varieties of this trap, some of which are described in other parts of this volume.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading There are several varieties of this trap, some of which are described in other parts of this volume.

(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 Although commonly taken in steel traps, as described respectively in a later portion of this work, these animals are nevertheless often captured by Deadfalls and other devices, which are well known to the professional Trapper, and which serve excellently in cases of emergency, or in the scarcity of steel traps.

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

From this reading TRAPS FOR LARGE GAME. owever free our forests may be from the lurking dangers of a tropical jungle, they nevertheless shelter a few large and formidable beasts which are legitimate and deserving subjects of the Trapper's Art.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading Chief among them are the Puma, or Cougar, Bear, Lynx, Wolf and Wolverine.

a native or resident of Michigan

From this reading Chief among them are the Puma, or Cougar, Bear, Lynx, Wolf and Wolverine.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Although commonly taken in steel traps, as described respectively in a later portion of this work, these animals are nevertheless often captured by Deadfalls and other devices, which are well known to the professional Trapper, and which serve excellently in cases of emergency, or in the scarcity of steel traps.