used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE COMMON BOX TRAP. he following chapter includes a variety of traps which have not been covered by any of the previous titles.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading A glance at our illustration, will readily bring it to mind, and easily explain its working to those not particularly acquainted with it.
in addition
From this reading Several novelties are contained in the list, and also a number of well known inventions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Several novelties are contained in the list, and also a number of well known inventions.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE COMMON BOX TRAP. he following chapter includes a variety of traps which have not been covered by any of the previous titles.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Several novelties are contained in the list, and also a number of well known inventions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There is probably no more familiar example of the trap kind than that of the common wooden box-trap, better known, perhaps, by our country boys as the rabbit-trap.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A glance at our illustration, will readily bring it to mind, and easily explain its working to those not particularly acquainted with it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE COMMON BOX TRAP. he following chapter includes a variety of traps which have not been covered by any of the previous titles.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading There is probably no more familiar example of the trap kind than that of the common wooden box-trap, better known, perhaps, by our country boys as the rabbit-trap.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading THE COMMON BOX TRAP. he following chapter includes a variety of traps which have not been covered by any of the previous titles.
box-trap
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is probably no more familiar example of the trap kind than that of the common wooden box-trap, better known, perhaps, by our country boys as the rabbit-trap.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading There is probably no more familiar example of the trap kind than that of the common wooden box-trap, better known, perhaps, by our country boys as the rabbit-trap.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A glance at our illustration, will readily bring it to mind, and easily explain its working to those not particularly acquainted with it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE COMMON BOX TRAP. he following chapter includes a variety of traps which have not been covered by any of the previous titles.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading THE COMMON BOX TRAP. he following chapter includes a variety of traps which have not been covered by any of the previous titles.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading THE COMMON BOX TRAP. he following chapter includes a variety of traps which have not been covered by any of the previous titles.
gotten under control
From this reading Several novelties are contained in the list, and also a number of well known inventions.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading There is probably no more familiar example of the trap kind than that of the common wooden box-trap, better known, perhaps, by our country boys as the rabbit-trap.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading THE COMMON BOX TRAP. he following chapter includes a variety of traps which have not been covered by any of the previous titles.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading A glance at our illustration, will readily bring it to mind, and easily explain its working to those not particularly acquainted with it.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading There is probably no more familiar example of the trap kind than that of the common wooden box-trap, better known, perhaps, by our country boys as the rabbit-trap.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading A glance at our illustration, will readily bring it to mind, and easily explain its working to those not particularly acquainted with it.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading There is probably no more familiar example of the trap kind than that of the common wooden box-trap, better known, perhaps, by our country boys as the rabbit-trap.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE COMMON BOX TRAP. he following chapter includes a variety of traps which have not been covered by any of the previous titles.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A glance at our illustration, will readily bring it to mind, and easily explain its working to those not particularly acquainted with it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE COMMON BOX TRAP. he following chapter includes a variety of traps which have not been covered by any of the previous titles.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE COMMON BOX TRAP. he following chapter includes a variety of traps which have not been covered by any of the previous titles.
illustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading A glance at our illustration, will readily bring it to mind, and easily explain its working to those not particularly acquainted with it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Several novelties are contained in the list, and also a number of well known inventions.
includesverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdz/
third-person singular of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading THE COMMON BOX TRAP. he following chapter includes a variety of traps which have not been covered by any of the previous titles.
inventionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃənz/
plural of “invention” — the creation of something in the mind
From this reading Several novelties are contained in the list, and also a number of well known inventions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is probably no more familiar example of the trap kind than that of the common wooden box-trap, better known, perhaps, by our country boys as the rabbit-trap.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A glance at our illustration, will readily bring it to mind, and easily explain its working to those not particularly acquainted with it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A glance at our illustration, will readily bring it to mind, and easily explain its working to those not particularly acquainted with it.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading There is probably no more familiar example of the trap kind than that of the common wooden box-trap, better known, perhaps, by our country boys as the rabbit-trap.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Several novelties are contained in the list, and also a number of well known inventions.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading Several novelties are contained in the list, and also a number of well known inventions.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A glance at our illustration, will readily bring it to mind, and easily explain its working to those not particularly acquainted with it.
MISCELLANEOUSadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS TRAPS.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There is probably no more familiar example of the trap kind than that of the common wooden box-trap, better known, perhaps, by our country boys as the rabbit-trap.
not any; not one
From this reading There is probably no more familiar example of the trap kind than that of the common wooden box-trap, better known, perhaps, by our country boys as the rabbit-trap.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE COMMON BOX TRAP. he following chapter includes a variety of traps which have not been covered by any of the previous titles.
noveltiesnounUS /ˈnɑːvəltiz/
plural of “novelty” — originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading Several novelties are contained in the list, and also a number of well known inventions.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Several novelties are contained in the list, and also a number of well known inventions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COMMON BOX TRAP. he following chapter includes a variety of traps which have not been covered by any of the previous titles.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading There is probably no more familiar example of the trap kind than that of the common wooden box-trap, better known, perhaps, by our country boys as the rabbit-trap.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading A glance at our illustration, will readily bring it to mind, and easily explain its working to those not particularly acquainted with it.
by chance
From this reading There is probably no more familiar example of the trap kind than that of the common wooden box-trap, better known, perhaps, by our country boys as the rabbit-trap.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading THE COMMON BOX TRAP. he following chapter includes a variety of traps which have not been covered by any of the previous titles.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading There is probably no more familiar example of the trap kind than that of the common wooden box-trap, better known, perhaps, by our country boys as the rabbit-trap.
rabbit-trap
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is probably no more familiar example of the trap kind than that of the common wooden box-trap, better known, perhaps, by our country boys as the rabbit-trap.
without much difficulty
From this reading A glance at our illustration, will readily bring it to mind, and easily explain its working to those not particularly acquainted with it.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several novelties are contained in the list, and also a number of well known inventions.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There is probably no more familiar example of the trap kind than that of the common wooden box-trap, better known, perhaps, by our country boys as the rabbit-trap.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is probably no more familiar example of the trap kind than that of the common wooden box-trap, better known, perhaps, by our country boys as the rabbit-trap.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COMMON BOX TRAP. he following chapter includes a variety of traps which have not been covered by any of the previous titles.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is probably no more familiar example of the trap kind than that of the common wooden box-trap, better known, perhaps, by our country boys as the rabbit-trap.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A glance at our illustration, will readily bring it to mind, and easily explain its working to those not particularly acquainted with it.
titlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/
plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading THE COMMON BOX TRAP. he following chapter includes a variety of traps which have not been covered by any of the previous titles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A glance at our illustration, will readily bring it to mind, and easily explain its working to those not particularly acquainted with it.
TRAPnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading THE COMMON BOX TRAP. he following chapter includes a variety of traps which have not been covered by any of the previous titles.
TRAPSnounUS /træps/
plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading MISCELLANEOUS TRAPS.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading THE COMMON BOX TRAP. he following chapter includes a variety of traps which have not been covered by any of the previous titles.
(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 Several novelties are contained in the list, and also a number of well known inventions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE COMMON BOX TRAP. he following chapter includes a variety of traps which have not been covered by any of the previous titles.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A glance at our illustration, will readily bring it to mind, and easily explain its working to those not particularly acquainted with it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A glance at our illustration, will readily bring it to mind, and easily explain its working to those not particularly acquainted with it.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading There is probably no more familiar example of the trap kind than that of the common wooden box-trap, better known, perhaps, by our country boys as the rabbit-trap.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading A glance at our illustration, will readily bring it to mind, and easily explain its working to those not particularly acquainted with it.
