Chapter IX · Chapter 9

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Although the foregoing varieties often serve to good purpose, the Steel Trap is the principal device used by professional trappers, and possesses great advantages over all other traps.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading The author has known trappers who have plied their vocation largely by the aid of the various hand made traps, described in the earlier pages of this book, and with good success.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Although the foregoing varieties often serve to good purpose, the Steel Trap is the principal device used by professional trappers, and possesses great advantages over all other traps.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although the foregoing varieties often serve to good purpose, the Steel Trap is the principal device used by professional trappers, and possesses great advantages over all other traps.

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

From this reading STEEL TRAPS AND THE ART OF TRAPPING. assing from our full and extended illustrated list of extempore, or "rough and ready" examples of the trap kind, we will now turn our attention to the consideration of that well-known implement, the trade _steel_ trap.

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

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

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

From this reading STEEL TRAPS AND THE ART OF TRAPPING. assing from our full and extended illustrated list of extempore, or "rough and ready" examples of the trap kind, we will now turn our attention to the consideration of that well-known implement, the trade _steel_ trap.

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

From this reading STEEL TRAPS AND THE ART OF TRAPPING. assing from our full and extended illustrated list of extempore, or "rough and ready" examples of the trap kind, we will now turn our attention to the consideration of that well-known implement, the trade _steel_ trap.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading STEEL TRAPS AND THE ART OF TRAPPING. assing from our full and extended illustrated list of extempore, or "rough and ready" examples of the trap kind, we will now turn our attention to the consideration of that well-known implement, the trade _steel_ trap.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The author has known trappers who have plied their vocation largely by the aid of the various hand made traps, described in the earlier pages of this book, and with good success.

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

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading The author has known trappers who have plied their vocation largely by the aid of the various hand made traps, described in the earlier pages of this book, and with good success.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading But in the regular _business_ of systematic trapping, their extensive use is not common.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But in the regular _business_ of systematic trapping, their extensive use is not common.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Although the foregoing varieties often serve to good purpose, the Steel Trap is the principal device used by professional trappers, and possesses great advantages over all other traps.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading But in the regular _business_ of systematic trapping, their extensive use is not common.

not accessible to view

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading STEEL TRAPS AND THE ART OF TRAPPING. assing from our full and extended illustrated list of extempore, or "rough and ready" examples of the trap kind, we will now turn our attention to the consideration of that well-known implement, the trade _steel_ trap.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

From this reading Although the foregoing varieties often serve to good purpose, the Steel Trap is the principal device used by professional trappers, and possesses great advantages over all other traps.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading The author has known trappers who have plied their vocation largely by the aid of the various hand made traps, described in the earlier pages of this book, and with good success.

move gently or carefully

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

in an effectual manner

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

one or the other of two

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading STEEL TRAPS AND THE ART OF TRAPPING. assing from our full and extended illustrated list of extempore, or "rough and ready" examples of the trap kind, we will now turn our attention to the consideration of that well-known implement, the trade _steel_ trap.

with little or no preparation or forethought

From this reading STEEL TRAPS AND THE ART OF TRAPPING. assing from our full and extended illustrated list of extempore, or "rough and ready" examples of the trap kind, we will now turn our attention to the consideration of that well-known implement, the trade _steel_ trap.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading STEEL TRAPS AND THE ART OF TRAPPING. assing from our full and extended illustrated list of extempore, or "rough and ready" examples of the trap kind, we will now turn our attention to the consideration of that well-known implement, the trade _steel_ trap.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading But in the regular _business_ of systematic trapping, their extensive use is not common.

especially of writing or speech; going before

From this reading Although the foregoing varieties often serve to good purpose, the Steel Trap is the principal device used by professional trappers, and possesses great advantages over all other traps.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading STEEL TRAPS AND THE ART OF TRAPPING. assing from our full and extended illustrated list of extempore, or "rough and ready" examples of the trap kind, we will now turn our attention to the consideration of that well-known implement, the trade _steel_ trap.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading STEEL TRAPS AND THE ART OF TRAPPING. assing from our full and extended illustrated list of extempore, or "rough and ready" examples of the trap kind, we will now turn our attention to the consideration of that well-known implement, the trade _steel_ trap.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Although the foregoing varieties often serve to good purpose, the Steel Trap is the principal device used by professional trappers, and possesses great advantages over all other traps.

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

From this reading Although the foregoing varieties often serve to good purpose, the Steel Trap is the principal device used by professional trappers, and possesses great advantages over all other traps.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The author has known trappers who have plied their vocation largely by the aid of the various hand made traps, described in the earlier pages of this book, and with good success.

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

From this reading The author has known trappers who have plied their vocation largely by the aid of the various hand made traps, described in the earlier pages of this book, and with good success.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The author has known trappers who have plied their vocation largely by the aid of the various hand made traps, described in the earlier pages of this book, and with good success.

in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

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

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading STEEL TRAPS AND THE ART OF TRAPPING. assing from our full and extended illustrated list of extempore, or "rough and ready" examples of the trap kind, we will now turn our attention to the consideration of that well-known implement, the trade _steel_ trap.

apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design

From this reading STEEL TRAPS AND THE ART OF TRAPPING. assing from our full and extended illustrated list of extempore, or "rough and ready" examples of the trap kind, we will now turn our attention to the consideration of that well-known implement, the trade _steel_ trap.

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

From this reading The author has known trappers who have plied their vocation largely by the aid of the various hand made traps, described in the earlier pages of this book, and with good success.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

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

From this reading Although the foregoing varieties often serve to good purpose, the Steel Trap is the principal device used by professional trappers, and possesses great advantages over all other traps.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading STEEL TRAPS AND THE ART OF TRAPPING. assing from our full and extended illustrated list of extempore, or "rough and ready" examples of the trap kind, we will now turn our attention to the consideration of that well-known implement, the trade _steel_ trap.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The author has known trappers who have plied their vocation largely by the aid of the various hand made traps, described in the earlier pages of this book, and with good success.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading The author has known trappers who have plied their vocation largely by the aid of the various hand made traps, described in the earlier pages of this book, and with good success.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading STEEL TRAPS AND THE ART OF TRAPPING. assing from our full and extended illustrated list of extempore, or "rough and ready" examples of the trap kind, we will now turn our attention to the consideration of that well-known implement, the trade _steel_ trap.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The author has known trappers who have plied their vocation largely by the aid of the various hand made traps, described in the earlier pages of this book, and with good success.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But in the regular _business_ of systematic trapping, their extensive use is not common.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading STEEL TRAPS AND THE ART OF TRAPPING. assing from our full and extended illustrated list of extempore, or "rough and ready" examples of the trap kind, we will now turn our attention to the consideration of that well-known implement, the trade _steel_ trap.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading STEEL TRAPS AND THE ART OF TRAPPING. assing from our full and extended illustrated list of extempore, or "rough and ready" examples of the trap kind, we will now turn our attention to the consideration of that well-known implement, the trade _steel_ trap.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Although the foregoing varieties often serve to good purpose, the Steel Trap is the principal device used by professional trappers, and possesses great advantages over all other traps.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading STEEL TRAPS AND THE ART OF TRAPPING. assing from our full and extended illustrated list of extempore, or "rough and ready" examples of the trap kind, we will now turn our attention to the consideration of that well-known implement, the trade _steel_ trap.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Although the foregoing varieties often serve to good purpose, the Steel Trap is the principal device used by professional trappers, and possesses great advantages over all other traps.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading STEEL TRAPS AND THE ART OF TRAPPING. assing from our full and extended illustrated list of extempore, or "rough and ready" examples of the trap kind, we will now turn our attention to the consideration of that well-known implement, the trade _steel_ trap.

above and across; more than

From this reading Although the foregoing varieties often serve to good purpose, the Steel Trap is the principal device used by professional trappers, and possesses great advantages over all other traps.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading The author has known trappers who have plied their vocation largely by the aid of the various hand made traps, described in the earlier pages of this book, and with good success.

-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

inflected form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

From this reading The author has known trappers who have plied their vocation largely by the aid of the various hand made traps, described in the earlier pages of this book, and with good success.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

easily or conveniently transported

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading Although the foregoing varieties often serve to good purpose, the Steel Trap is the principal device used by professional trappers, and possesses great advantages over all other traps.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading Although the foregoing varieties often serve to good purpose, the Steel Trap is the principal device used by professional trappers, and possesses great advantages over all other traps.

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

From this reading Although the foregoing varieties often serve to good purpose, the Steel Trap is the principal device used by professional trappers, and possesses great advantages over all other traps.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Although the foregoing varieties often serve to good purpose, the Steel Trap is the principal device used by professional trappers, and possesses great advantages over all other traps.

with speed

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading STEEL TRAPS AND THE ART OF TRAPPING. assing from our full and extended illustrated list of extempore, or "rough and ready" examples of the trap kind, we will now turn our attention to the consideration of that well-known implement, the trade _steel_ trap.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading But in the regular _business_ of systematic trapping, their extensive use is not common.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading STEEL TRAPS AND THE ART OF TRAPPING. assing from our full and extended illustrated list of extempore, or "rough and ready" examples of the trap kind, we will now turn our attention to the consideration of that well-known implement, the trade _steel_ trap.

third-person singular of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

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

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Although the foregoing varieties often serve to good purpose, the Steel Trap is the principal device used by professional trappers, and possesses great advantages over all other traps.

plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

being a smooth continuous motion

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

the season of growth

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

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 STEEL TRAPS AND THE ART OF TRAPPING. assing from our full and extended illustrated list of extempore, or "rough and ready" examples of the trap kind, we will now turn our attention to the consideration of that well-known implement, the trade _steel_ trap.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading The author has known trappers who have plied their vocation largely by the aid of the various hand made traps, described in the earlier pages of this book, and with good success.

characterized by order and planning

From this reading But in the regular _business_ of systematic trapping, their extensive use is not common.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading STEEL TRAPS AND THE ART OF TRAPPING. assing from our full and extended illustrated list of extempore, or "rough and ready" examples of the trap kind, we will now turn our attention to the consideration of that well-known implement, the trade _steel_ trap.

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

From this reading STEEL TRAPS AND THE ART OF TRAPPING. assing from our full and extended illustrated list of extempore, or "rough and ready" examples of the trap kind, we will now turn our attention to the consideration of that well-known implement, the trade _steel_ trap.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

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

From this reading The author has known trappers who have plied their vocation largely by the aid of the various hand made traps, described in the earlier pages of this book, and with good success.

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

From this reading STEEL TRAPS AND THE ART OF TRAPPING. assing from our full and extended illustrated list of extempore, or "rough and ready" examples of the trap kind, we will now turn our attention to the consideration of that well-known implement, the trade _steel_ trap.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading STEEL TRAPS AND THE ART OF TRAPPING. assing from our full and extended illustrated list of extempore, or "rough and ready" examples of the trap kind, we will now turn our attention to the consideration of that well-known implement, the trade _steel_ trap.

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

From this reading STEEL TRAPS AND THE ART OF TRAPPING. assing from our full and extended illustrated list of extempore, or "rough and ready" examples of the trap kind, we will now turn our attention to the consideration of that well-known implement, the trade _steel_ trap.

plural of “trapper” — someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)

From this reading Although the foregoing varieties often serve to good purpose, the Steel Trap is the principal device used by professional trappers, and possesses great advantages over all other traps.

stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse

From this reading STEEL TRAPS AND THE ART OF TRAPPING. assing from our full and extended illustrated list of extempore, or "rough and ready" examples of the trap kind, we will now turn our attention to the consideration of that well-known implement, the trade _steel_ trap.

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

From this reading STEEL TRAPS AND THE ART OF TRAPPING. assing from our full and extended illustrated list of extempore, or "rough and ready" examples of the trap kind, we will now turn our attention to the consideration of that well-known implement, the trade _steel_ trap.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading STEEL TRAPS AND THE ART OF TRAPPING. assing from our full and extended illustrated list of extempore, or "rough and ready" examples of the trap kind, we will now turn our attention to the consideration of that well-known implement, the trade _steel_ trap.

the act of using

From this reading But in the regular _business_ of systematic trapping, their extensive use is not common.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Although the foregoing varieties often serve to good purpose, the Steel Trap is the principal device used by professional trappers, and possesses great advantages over all other traps.

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

From this reading Although the foregoing varieties often serve to good purpose, the Steel Trap is the principal device used by professional trappers, and possesses great advantages over all other traps.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The author has known trappers who have plied their vocation largely by the aid of the various hand made traps, described in the earlier pages of this book, and with good success.

plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading The author has known trappers who have plied their vocation largely by the aid of the various hand made traps, described in the earlier pages of this book, and with good success.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading STEEL TRAPS AND THE ART OF TRAPPING. assing from our full and extended illustrated list of extempore, or "rough and ready" examples of the trap kind, we will now turn our attention to the consideration of that well-known implement, the trade _steel_ trap.

widely or fully known

From this reading STEEL TRAPS AND THE ART OF TRAPPING. assing from our full and extended illustrated list of extempore, or "rough and ready" examples of the trap kind, we will now turn our attention to the consideration of that well-known implement, the trade _steel_ trap.

which person or people

From this reading The author has known trappers who have plied their vocation largely by the aid of the various hand made traps, described in the earlier pages of this book, and with good success.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading STEEL TRAPS AND THE ART OF TRAPPING. assing from our full and extended illustrated list of extempore, or "rough and ready" examples of the trap kind, we will now turn our attention to the consideration of that well-known implement, the trade _steel_ trap.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It is portable, sets easily and quickly, either on land or beneath the water; can be concealed with ease; secures its victims without injury to their fur, and by the application of the spring or sliding pole (hereafter described) will most effectually prevent the captive from making his escape by self-amputation, besides placing him beyond the reach of destruction by other animals.