Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

far away from home or one's usual surroundings

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading He has a passionate love of the open air and of the fields and woods; he is never really happy indoors.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Outdoor Instinct "The boy is always nearer to the heart of nature than the grown man.

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

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

-ing form of “arouse” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

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

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

a list of writings with time and place of publication (such as the writings of a single author or the works referred to in preparing a document etc.)

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

a youthful male person

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Nature has planted this outdoor instinct in the boy's heart for the good of the race."

United States writer noted for his works portraying the life of drug addicts (1914-1997)

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

plural of “collector” — a person who collects things

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Day and night teach him their lessons.

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading He has a passionate love of the open air and of the fields and woods; he is never really happy indoors.

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

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Nature has planted this outdoor instinct in the boy's heart for the good of the race."

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

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

From this reading Nature has planted this outdoor instinct in the boy's heart for the good of the race."

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Outdoor Instinct "The boy is always nearer to the heart of nature than the grown man.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading He has a passionate love of the open air and of the fields and woods; he is never really happy indoors.

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

From this reading He has a passionate love of the open air and of the fields and woods; he is never really happy indoors.

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

From this reading He has a passionate love of the open air and of the fields and woods; he is never really happy indoors.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Outdoor Instinct "The boy is always nearer to the heart of nature than the grown man.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

plural of “herbarium” — a collection of dried plants that are mounted and systematically classified for study

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

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

From this reading Day and night teach him their lessons.

made or produced in the home or by yourself

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

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

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

within a building

From this reading He has a passionate love of the open air and of the fields and woods; he is never really happy indoors.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

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

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

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

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading Day and night teach him their lessons.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading He has a passionate love of the open air and of the fields and woods; he is never really happy indoors.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Outdoor Instinct "The boy is always nearer to the heart of nature than the grown man.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

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

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Outdoor Instinct "The boy is always nearer to the heart of nature than the grown man.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He has a passionate love of the open air and of the fields and woods; he is never really happy indoors.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

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

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He has a passionate love of the open air and of the fields and woods; he is never really happy indoors.

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

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

located, suited for, or taking place in the open air

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading He has a passionate love of the open air and of the fields and woods; he is never really happy indoors.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading Nature has planted this outdoor instinct in the boy's heart for the good of the race."

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

serving as or indicating the existence of a purpose or goal

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

any competition

From this reading Nature has planted this outdoor instinct in the boy's heart for the good of the race."

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading He has a passionate love of the open air and of the fields and woods; he is never really happy indoors.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Day and night teach him their lessons.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Outdoor Instinct "The boy is always nearer to the heart of nature than the grown man.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

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

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Day and night teach him their lessons.

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

From this reading Nature has planted this outdoor instinct in the boy's heart for the good of the race."

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

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading THE OUT-DOOR INSTINCT ANTIQUITY OF NATURE STUDY THE MODERN IDEA BOY COLLECTORS AROUSING INTEREST HERBARIUMS HOMEMADE PRESS EQUIPMENT NEW KIND OF HUNTING WALKS AFIELD NIGHT SOUNDS "FISHOLOGY" PURPOSEFUL TRIPS OUTDOOR TALKS ON NATURE BIBLIOGRAPHY If nature is to be a resource in a man's life, one's relation to her must not be too exact and formal, but more that of a lover and friend.--John Burroughs.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading He has a passionate love of the open air and of the fields and woods; he is never really happy indoors.