Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading These often become a source of great annoyance to the woodsman, and more often a source of positive bodily suffering.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Although trapping is not generally carried on during this season, the preparations for the coming campaign, including the building of shanties, transporting of traps, etc., are generally made at this time, and unless some preventive is used, the persecutions of the mosquitoes and other winged vermin, become almost unbearable.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although trapping is not generally carried on during this season, the preparations for the coming campaign, including the building of shanties, transporting of traps, etc., are generally made at this time, and unless some preventive is used, the persecutions of the mosquitoes and other winged vermin, become almost unbearable.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading These insects seem to have a special aversion for the scent of pennyroyal--an herb growing commonly in sandy localities--and a single plant rubbed upon the face and hands will often greatly check their attacks.

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

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading These often become a source of great annoyance to the woodsman, and more often a source of positive bodily suffering.

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

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

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

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Although trapping is not generally carried on during this season, the preparations for the coming campaign, including the building of shanties, transporting of traps, etc., are generally made at this time, and unless some preventive is used, the persecutions of the mosquitoes and other winged vermin, become almost unbearable.

plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading These insects seem to have a special aversion for the scent of pennyroyal--an herb growing commonly in sandy localities--and a single plant rubbed upon the face and hands will often greatly check their attacks.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading These insects seem to have a special aversion for the scent of pennyroyal--an herb growing commonly in sandy localities--and a single plant rubbed upon the face and hands will often greatly check their attacks.

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

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading These often become a source of great annoyance to the woodsman, and more often a source of positive bodily suffering.

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

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

in bodily form

From this reading These often become a source of great annoyance to the woodsman, and more often a source of positive bodily suffering.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Although trapping is not generally carried on during this season, the preparations for the coming campaign, including the building of shanties, transporting of traps, etc., are generally made at this time, and unless some preventive is used, the persecutions of the mosquitoes and other winged vermin, become almost unbearable.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading Although trapping is not generally carried on during this season, the preparations for the coming campaign, including the building of shanties, transporting of traps, etc., are generally made at this time, and unless some preventive is used, the persecutions of the mosquitoes and other winged vermin, become almost unbearable.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Although trapping is not generally carried on during this season, the preparations for the coming campaign, including the building of shanties, transporting of traps, etc., are generally made at this time, and unless some preventive is used, the persecutions of the mosquitoes and other winged vermin, become almost unbearable.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading These insects seem to have a special aversion for the scent of pennyroyal--an herb growing commonly in sandy localities--and a single plant rubbed upon the face and hands will often greatly check their attacks.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Although trapping is not generally carried on during this season, the preparations for the coming campaign, including the building of shanties, transporting of traps, etc., are generally made at this time, and unless some preventive is used, the persecutions of the mosquitoes and other winged vermin, become almost unbearable.

under normal conditions

From this reading These insects seem to have a special aversion for the scent of pennyroyal--an herb growing commonly in sandy localities--and a single plant rubbed upon the face and hands will often greatly check their attacks.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Although trapping is not generally carried on during this season, the preparations for the coming campaign, including the building of shanties, transporting of traps, etc., are generally made at this time, and unless some preventive is used, the persecutions of the mosquitoes and other winged vermin, become almost unbearable.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

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

From this reading Although trapping is not generally carried on during this season, the preparations for the coming campaign, including the building of shanties, transporting of traps, etc., are generally made at this time, and unless some preventive is used, the persecutions of the mosquitoes and other winged vermin, become almost unbearable.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading These insects seem to have a special aversion for the scent of pennyroyal--an herb growing commonly in sandy localities--and a single plant rubbed upon the face and hands will often greatly check their attacks.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Although trapping is not generally carried on during this season, the preparations for the coming campaign, including the building of shanties, transporting of traps, etc., are generally made at this time, and unless some preventive is used, the persecutions of the mosquitoes and other winged vermin, become almost unbearable.

plural of “gnat” — any of various small biting flies: midges; biting midges; black flies; sand flies

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

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

From this reading These often become a source of great annoyance to the woodsman, and more often a source of positive bodily suffering.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading These insects seem to have a special aversion for the scent of pennyroyal--an herb growing commonly in sandy localities--and a single plant rubbed upon the face and hands will often greatly check their attacks.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading These insects seem to have a special aversion for the scent of pennyroyal--an herb growing commonly in sandy localities--and a single plant rubbed upon the face and hands will often greatly check their attacks.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading These insects seem to have a special aversion for the scent of pennyroyal--an herb growing commonly in sandy localities--and a single plant rubbed upon the face and hands will often greatly check their attacks.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading These insects seem to have a special aversion for the scent of pennyroyal--an herb growing commonly in sandy localities--and a single plant rubbed upon the face and hands will often greatly check their attacks.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

From this reading These insects seem to have a special aversion for the scent of pennyroyal--an herb growing commonly in sandy localities--and a single plant rubbed upon the face and hands will often greatly check their attacks.

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

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

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

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading Although trapping is not generally carried on during this season, the preparations for the coming campaign, including the building of shanties, transporting of traps, etc., are generally made at this time, and unless some preventive is used, the persecutions of the mosquitoes and other winged vermin, become almost unbearable.

invade in great numbers

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

small air-breathing arthropod

From this reading INSECT OINTMENTS.

plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod

From this reading These insects seem to have a special aversion for the scent of pennyroyal--an herb growing commonly in sandy localities--and a single plant rubbed upon the face and hands will often greatly check their attacks.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

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

From this reading Although trapping is not generally carried on during this season, the preparations for the coming campaign, including the building of shanties, transporting of traps, etc., are generally made at this time, and unless some preventive is used, the persecutions of the mosquitoes and other winged vermin, become almost unbearable.

plural of “locality” — a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading These insects seem to have a special aversion for the scent of pennyroyal--an herb growing commonly in sandy localities--and a single plant rubbed upon the face and hands will often greatly check their attacks.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Although trapping is not generally carried on during this season, the preparations for the coming campaign, including the building of shanties, transporting of traps, etc., are generally made at this time, and unless some preventive is used, the persecutions of the mosquitoes and other winged vermin, become almost unbearable.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

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

From this reading These often become a source of great annoyance to the woodsman, and more often a source of positive bodily suffering.

plural of “mosquito” — two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

many times at short intervals

From this reading These often become a source of great annoyance to the woodsman, and more often a source of positive bodily suffering.

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

From this reading INSECT OINTMENTS.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Although trapping is not generally carried on during this season, the preparations for the coming campaign, including the building of shanties, transporting of traps, etc., are generally made at this time, and unless some preventive is used, the persecutions of the mosquitoes and other winged vermin, become almost unbearable.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Although trapping is not generally carried on during this season, the preparations for the coming campaign, including the building of shanties, transporting of traps, etc., are generally made at this time, and unless some preventive is used, the persecutions of the mosquitoes and other winged vermin, become almost unbearable.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

Eurasian perennial mint have small lilac-blue flowers and ovate leaves; yields an aromatic oil

From this reading These insects seem to have a special aversion for the scent of pennyroyal--an herb growing commonly in sandy localities--and a single plant rubbed upon the face and hands will often greatly check their attacks.

plural of “persecution” — the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)

From this reading Although trapping is not generally carried on during this season, the preparations for the coming campaign, including the building of shanties, transporting of traps, etc., are generally made at this time, and unless some preventive is used, the persecutions of the mosquitoes and other winged vermin, become almost unbearable.

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

From this reading These insects seem to have a special aversion for the scent of pennyroyal--an herb growing commonly in sandy localities--and a single plant rubbed upon the face and hands will often greatly check their attacks.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading These often become a source of great annoyance to the woodsman, and more often a source of positive bodily suffering.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Although trapping is not generally carried on during this season, the preparations for the coming campaign, including the building of shanties, transporting of traps, etc., are generally made at this time, and unless some preventive is used, the persecutions of the mosquitoes and other winged vermin, become almost unbearable.

preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease

From this reading Although trapping is not generally carried on during this season, the preparations for the coming campaign, including the building of shanties, transporting of traps, etc., are generally made at this time, and unless some preventive is used, the persecutions of the mosquitoes and other winged vermin, become almost unbearable.

inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure

From this reading These insects seem to have a special aversion for the scent of pennyroyal--an herb growing commonly in sandy localities--and a single plant rubbed upon the face and hands will often greatly check their attacks.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading These insects seem to have a special aversion for the scent of pennyroyal--an herb growing commonly in sandy localities--and a single plant rubbed upon the face and hands will often greatly check their attacks.

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading These insects seem to have a special aversion for the scent of pennyroyal--an herb growing commonly in sandy localities--and a single plant rubbed upon the face and hands will often greatly check their attacks.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Although trapping is not generally carried on during this season, the preparations for the coming campaign, including the building of shanties, transporting of traps, etc., are generally made at this time, and unless some preventive is used, the persecutions of the mosquitoes and other winged vermin, become almost unbearable.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading These insects seem to have a special aversion for the scent of pennyroyal--an herb growing commonly in sandy localities--and a single plant rubbed upon the face and hands will often greatly check their attacks.

plural of “shanty” — small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading Although trapping is not generally carried on during this season, the preparations for the coming campaign, including the building of shanties, transporting of traps, etc., are generally made at this time, and unless some preventive is used, the persecutions of the mosquitoes and other winged vermin, become almost unbearable.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading These insects seem to have a special aversion for the scent of pennyroyal--an herb growing commonly in sandy localities--and a single plant rubbed upon the face and hands will often greatly check their attacks.

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

From this reading Although trapping is not generally carried on during this season, the preparations for the coming campaign, including the building of shanties, transporting of traps, etc., are generally made at this time, and unless some preventive is used, the persecutions of the mosquitoes and other winged vermin, become almost unbearable.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading These often become a source of great annoyance to the woodsman, and more often a source of positive bodily suffering.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading These insects seem to have a special aversion for the scent of pennyroyal--an herb growing commonly in sandy localities--and a single plant rubbed upon the face and hands will often greatly check their attacks.

plural of “start” — the beginning of anything

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

a state of acute pain

From this reading These often become a source of great annoyance to the woodsman, and more often a source of positive bodily suffering.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

plural of “swarm” — a moving crowd

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

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

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading These insects seem to have a special aversion for the scent of pennyroyal--an herb growing commonly in sandy localities--and a single plant rubbed upon the face and hands will often greatly check their attacks.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

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

From this reading These often become a source of great annoyance to the woodsman, and more often a source of positive bodily suffering.

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

From this reading Although trapping is not generally carried on during this season, the preparations for the coming campaign, including the building of shanties, transporting of traps, etc., are generally made at this time, and unless some preventive is used, the persecutions of the mosquitoes and other winged vermin, become almost unbearable.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Although trapping is not generally carried on during this season, the preparations for the coming campaign, including the building of shanties, transporting of traps, etc., are generally made at this time, and unless some preventive is used, the persecutions of the mosquitoes and other winged vermin, become almost unbearable.

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

From this reading These often become a source of great annoyance to the woodsman, and more often a source of positive bodily suffering.

-ing form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances

From this reading Although trapping is not generally carried on during this season, the preparations for the coming campaign, including the building of shanties, transporting of traps, etc., are generally made at this time, and unless some preventive is used, the persecutions of the mosquitoes and other winged vermin, become almost unbearable.

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

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

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

From this reading Although trapping is not generally carried on during this season, the preparations for the coming campaign, including the building of shanties, transporting of traps, etc., are generally made at this time, and unless some preventive is used, the persecutions of the mosquitoes and other winged vermin, become almost unbearable.

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

From this reading Although trapping is not generally carried on during this season, the preparations for the coming campaign, including the building of shanties, transporting of traps, etc., are generally made at this time, and unless some preventive is used, the persecutions of the mosquitoes and other winged vermin, become almost unbearable.

incapable of being tolerated or endured

From this reading Although trapping is not generally carried on during this season, the preparations for the coming campaign, including the building of shanties, transporting of traps, etc., are generally made at this time, and unless some preventive is used, the persecutions of the mosquitoes and other winged vermin, become almost unbearable.

except if; if not

From this reading Although trapping is not generally carried on during this season, the preparations for the coming campaign, including the building of shanties, transporting of traps, etc., are generally made at this time, and unless some preventive is used, the persecutions of the mosquitoes and other winged vermin, become almost unbearable.

not mindful or attentive

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading These insects seem to have a special aversion for the scent of pennyroyal--an herb growing commonly in sandy localities--and a single plant rubbed upon the face and hands will often greatly check their attacks.

an ancient city of Sumer located on a former channel of the Euphrates River

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Although trapping is not generally carried on during this season, the preparations for the coming campaign, including the building of shanties, transporting of traps, etc., are generally made at this time, and unless some preventive is used, the persecutions of the mosquitoes and other winged vermin, become almost unbearable.

an irritating or obnoxious person

From this reading Although trapping is not generally carried on during this season, the preparations for the coming campaign, including the building of shanties, transporting of traps, etc., are generally made at this time, and unless some preventive is used, the persecutions of the mosquitoes and other winged vermin, become almost unbearable.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

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

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading These insects seem to have a special aversion for the scent of pennyroyal--an herb growing commonly in sandy localities--and a single plant rubbed upon the face and hands will often greatly check their attacks.

having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind

From this reading Although trapping is not generally carried on during this season, the preparations for the coming campaign, including the building of shanties, transporting of traps, etc., are generally made at this time, and unless some preventive is used, the persecutions of the mosquitoes and other winged vermin, become almost unbearable.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading THE TRAPPER'S MISCELLANY. ur enthusiastic novice, as he starts out into the wilderness, should not be unmindful of the swarms of blood-thirsty flies, gnats and mosquitoes, which infest the woods in the summer and early autumn, and are there lying in wait for him.

someone who lives in the woods

From this reading These often become a source of great annoyance to the woodsman, and more often a source of positive bodily suffering.