used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The steady life of a trapper had become regular diet to Jack, as day after day he visited old traps, set out new ones and explored territory farther away from the cabin.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The steady life of a trapper had become regular diet to Jack, as day after day he visited old traps, set out new ones and explored territory farther away from the cabin.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They were seemingly good humored, even though there appeared an undercurrent of dissatisfaction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CATS, TRAPS, AND INDIANS.
any thing at all
From this reading The Indians were daily visitors whether he was in camp or not, but they never molested anything, no matter how curious or hungry.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They were seemingly good humored, even though there appeared an undercurrent of dissatisfaction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The steady life of a trapper had become regular diet to Jack, as day after day he visited old traps, set out new ones and explored territory farther away from the cabin.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The steady life of a trapper had become regular diet to Jack, as day after day he visited old traps, set out new ones and explored territory farther away from the cabin.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The steady life of a trapper had become regular diet to Jack, as day after day he visited old traps, set out new ones and explored territory farther away from the cabin.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The first episode to put him on his guard was when one of the Utes, Bennett, hid behind a tree near the camp fire outside the cabin.
BennettnounUS /ˈbenət/
United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)
From this reading The first episode to put him on his guard was when one of the Utes, Bennett, hid behind a tree near the camp fire outside the cabin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Indians were daily visitors whether he was in camp or not, but they never molested anything, no matter how curious or hungry.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The steady life of a trapper had become regular diet to Jack, as day after day he visited old traps, set out new ones and explored territory farther away from the cabin.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The Indians were daily visitors whether he was in camp or not, but they never molested anything, no matter how curious or hungry.
CATSnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading CATS, TRAPS, AND INDIANS.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The Indians were daily visitors whether he was in camp or not, but they never molested anything, no matter how curious or hungry.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The Indians were daily visitors whether he was in camp or not, but they never molested anything, no matter how curious or hungry.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The steady life of a trapper had become regular diet to Jack, as day after day he visited old traps, set out new ones and explored territory farther away from the cabin.
dietnounUS /ˈdaɪət/
a prescribed selection of foods
From this reading The steady life of a trapper had become regular diet to Jack, as day after day he visited old traps, set out new ones and explored territory farther away from the cabin.
dissatisfactionnounUS /ˌdɪsætɪˈsfækʃən/
the feeling of being displeased and discontent
From this reading They were seemingly good humored, even though there appeared an undercurrent of dissatisfaction.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading The first episode to put him on his guard was when one of the Utes, Bennett, hid behind a tree near the camp fire outside the cabin.
divisible by two
From this reading They were seemingly good humored, even though there appeared an undercurrent of dissatisfaction.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading The steady life of a trapper had become regular diet to Jack, as day after day he visited old traps, set out new ones and explored territory farther away from the cabin.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading The steady life of a trapper had become regular diet to Jack, as day after day he visited old traps, set out new ones and explored territory farther away from the cabin.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The first episode to put him on his guard was when one of the Utes, Bennett, hid behind a tree near the camp fire outside the cabin.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first episode to put him on his guard was when one of the Utes, Bennett, hid behind a tree near the camp fire outside the cabin.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The steady life of a trapper had become regular diet to Jack, as day after day he visited old traps, set out new ones and explored territory farther away from the cabin.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They were seemingly good humored, even though there appeared an undercurrent of dissatisfaction.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The first episode to put him on his guard was when one of the Utes, Bennett, hid behind a tree near the camp fire outside the cabin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The steady life of a trapper had become regular diet to Jack, as day after day he visited old traps, set out new ones and explored territory farther away from the cabin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The steady life of a trapper had become regular diet to Jack, as day after day he visited old traps, set out new ones and explored territory farther away from the cabin.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The first episode to put him on his guard was when one of the Utes, Bennett, hid behind a tree near the camp fire outside the cabin.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The first episode to put him on his guard was when one of the Utes, Bennett, hid behind a tree near the camp fire outside the cabin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The first episode to put him on his guard was when one of the Utes, Bennett, hid behind a tree near the camp fire outside the cabin.
how
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From this reading The Indians were daily visitors whether he was in camp or not, but they never molested anything, no matter how curious or hungry.
humoredverbUS /ˈhjuːmərd/
past form of “humor” — put into a good mood
From this reading They were seemingly good humored, even though there appeared an undercurrent of dissatisfaction.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading The Indians were daily visitors whether he was in camp or not, but they never molested anything, no matter how curious or hungry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Indians were daily visitors whether he was in camp or not, but they never molested anything, no matter how curious or hungry.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading CATS, TRAPS, AND INDIANS.
a small worthless amount
From this reading The steady life of a trapper had become regular diet to Jack, as day after day he visited old traps, set out new ones and explored territory farther away from the cabin.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The steady life of a trapper had become regular diet to Jack, as day after day he visited old traps, set out new ones and explored territory farther away from the cabin.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The Indians were daily visitors whether he was in camp or not, but they never molested anything, no matter how curious or hungry.
molestedverbUS /məˈlestɪd/
past form of “molest” — harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to
From this reading The Indians were daily visitors whether he was in camp or not, but they never molested anything, no matter how curious or hungry.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The first episode to put him on his guard was when one of the Utes, Bennett, hid behind a tree near the camp fire outside the cabin.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The Indians were daily visitors whether he was in camp or not, but they never molested anything, no matter how curious or hungry.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The steady life of a trapper had become regular diet to Jack, as day after day he visited old traps, set out new ones and explored territory farther away from the cabin.
not any; not one
From this reading The Indians were daily visitors whether he was in camp or not, but they never molested anything, no matter how curious or hungry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Indians were daily visitors whether he was in camp or not, but they never molested anything, no matter how curious or hungry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The steady life of a trapper had become regular diet to Jack, as day after day he visited old traps, set out new ones and explored territory farther away from the cabin.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The steady life of a trapper had become regular diet to Jack, as day after day he visited old traps, set out new ones and explored territory farther away from the cabin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first episode to put him on his guard was when one of the Utes, Bennett, hid behind a tree near the camp fire outside the cabin.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The first episode to put him on his guard was when one of the Utes, Bennett, hid behind a tree near the camp fire outside the cabin.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The steady life of a trapper had become regular diet to Jack, as day after day he visited old traps, set out new ones and explored territory farther away from the cabin.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Indians were daily visitors whether he was in camp or not, but they never molested anything, no matter how curious or hungry.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The steady life of a trapper had become regular diet to Jack, as day after day he visited old traps, set out new ones and explored territory farther away from the cabin.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The first episode to put him on his guard was when one of the Utes, Bennett, hid behind a tree near the camp fire outside the cabin.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The first episode to put him on his guard was when one of the Utes, Bennett, hid behind a tree near the camp fire outside the cabin.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The steady life of a trapper had become regular diet to Jack, as day after day he visited old traps, set out new ones and explored territory farther away from the cabin.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading They were seemingly good humored, even though there appeared an undercurrent of dissatisfaction.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The steady life of a trapper had become regular diet to Jack, as day after day he visited old traps, set out new ones and explored territory farther away from the cabin.
make steady
From this reading The steady life of a trapper had become regular diet to Jack, as day after day he visited old traps, set out new ones and explored territory farther away from the cabin.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The steady life of a trapper had become regular diet to Jack, as day after day he visited old traps, set out new ones and explored territory farther away from the cabin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The steady life of a trapper had become regular diet to Jack, as day after day he visited old traps, set out new ones and explored territory farther away from the cabin.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They were seemingly good humored, even though there appeared an undercurrent of dissatisfaction.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Indians were daily visitors whether he was in camp or not, but they never molested anything, no matter how curious or hungry.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They were seemingly good humored, even though there appeared an undercurrent of dissatisfaction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The steady life of a trapper had become regular diet to Jack, as day after day he visited old traps, set out new ones and explored territory farther away from the cabin.
trappernounUS /ˈtræpər/
someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading The steady life of a trapper had become regular diet to Jack, as day after day he visited old traps, set out new ones and explored territory farther away from the cabin.
TRAPSnounUS /træps/
plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading CATS, TRAPS, AND INDIANS.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The first episode to put him on his guard was when one of the Utes, Bennett, hid behind a tree near the camp fire outside the cabin.
undercurrentnounUS /ˈʌndərkɜːrənt/
a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning
From this reading They were seemingly good humored, even though there appeared an undercurrent of dissatisfaction.
Utes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first episode to put him on his guard was when one of the Utes, Bennett, hid behind a tree near the camp fire outside the cabin.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The steady life of a trapper had become regular diet to Jack, as day after day he visited old traps, set out new ones and explored territory farther away from the cabin.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading The Indians were daily visitors whether he was in camp or not, but they never molested anything, no matter how curious or hungry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Indians were daily visitors whether he was in camp or not, but they never molested anything, no matter how curious or hungry.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Indians were daily visitors whether he was in camp or not, but they never molested anything, no matter how curious or hungry.
at the time that
From this reading The first episode to put him on his guard was when one of the Utes, Bennett, hid behind a tree near the camp fire outside the cabin.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The Indians were daily visitors whether he was in camp or not, but they never molested anything, no matter how curious or hungry.
