used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. George T. Pease lives in a log shanty, in the heart of the great Wisconsin pine woods, five miles west of Wausaukee station, on the Milwaukee & Northern Railroad.
aboundverbUS /əˈbaʊnd/
be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading A beautiful little lake stretches out in front of his door, in which numerous black bass make their home, and several brooks meander through the wilderness not far away, all of which abound in the sprightly, sparkling brook trout.
aboundsverbUS /əˈbaʊndz/
third-person singular of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading Reared in these woods, and bred in the pure atmosphere that abounds here, a hunter by trade and from necessity, he is a simple, honest child of nature.
(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 A beautiful little lake stretches out in front of his door, in which numerous black bass make their home, and several brooks meander through the wilderness not far away, all of which abound in the sprightly, sparkling brook trout.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Pease is a genial, kind-hearted old man, in whose humble quarters the true sportsman is always welcome.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A beautiful little lake stretches out in front of his door, in which numerous black bass make their home, and several brooks meander through the wilderness not far away, all of which abound in the sprightly, sparkling brook trout.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Deer roam over the hills far and near, and when the first "tracking snow" comes, in the van of icy winter, their hoof-prints may be found within a hundred yards of the cabin any morning.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Reared in these woods, and bred in the pure atmosphere that abounds here, a hunter by trade and from necessity, he is a simple, honest child of nature.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A beautiful little lake stretches out in front of his door, in which numerous black bass make their home, and several brooks meander through the wilderness not far away, all of which abound in the sprightly, sparkling brook trout.
bassnounUS /bæs/
the lowest part of the musical range
From this reading A beautiful little lake stretches out in front of his door, in which numerous black bass make their home, and several brooks meander through the wilderness not far away, all of which abound in the sprightly, sparkling brook trout.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Deer roam over the hills far and near, and when the first "tracking snow" comes, in the van of icy winter, their hoof-prints may be found within a hundred yards of the cabin any morning.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading A beautiful little lake stretches out in front of his door, in which numerous black bass make their home, and several brooks meander through the wilderness not far away, all of which abound in the sprightly, sparkling brook trout.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading A beautiful little lake stretches out in front of his door, in which numerous black bass make their home, and several brooks meander through the wilderness not far away, all of which abound in the sprightly, sparkling brook trout.
bredverbUS /bred/
inflected form of “breed” — call forth
From this reading Reared in these woods, and bred in the pure atmosphere that abounds here, a hunter by trade and from necessity, he is a simple, honest child of nature.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading A beautiful little lake stretches out in front of his door, in which numerous black bass make their home, and several brooks meander through the wilderness not far away, all of which abound in the sprightly, sparkling brook trout.
brooksnounUS /brʊks/
United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)
From this reading A beautiful little lake stretches out in front of his door, in which numerous black bass make their home, and several brooks meander through the wilderness not far away, all of which abound in the sprightly, sparkling brook trout.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Reared in these woods, and bred in the pure atmosphere that abounds here, a hunter by trade and from necessity, he is a simple, honest child of nature.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Deer roam over the hills far and near, and when the first "tracking snow" comes, in the van of icy winter, their hoof-prints may be found within a hundred yards of the cabin any morning.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Reared in these woods, and bred in the pure atmosphere that abounds here, a hunter by trade and from necessity, he is a simple, honest child of nature.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Deer roam over the hills far and near, and when the first "tracking snow" comes, in the van of icy winter, their hoof-prints may be found within a hundred yards of the cabin any morning.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading Deer roam over the hills far and near, and when the first "tracking snow" comes, in the van of icy winter, their hoof-prints may be found within a hundred yards of the cabin any morning.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A beautiful little lake stretches out in front of his door, in which numerous black bass make their home, and several brooks meander through the wilderness not far away, all of which abound in the sprightly, sparkling brook trout.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A beautiful little lake stretches out in front of his door, in which numerous black bass make their home, and several brooks meander through the wilderness not far away, all of which abound in the sprightly, sparkling brook trout.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Deer roam over the hills far and near, and when the first "tracking snow" comes, in the van of icy winter, their hoof-prints may be found within a hundred yards of the cabin any morning.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Mr. George T. Pease lives in a log shanty, in the heart of the great Wisconsin pine woods, five miles west of Wausaukee station, on the Milwaukee & Northern Railroad.
set up or found
From this reading Deer roam over the hills far and near, and when the first "tracking snow" comes, in the van of icy winter, their hoof-prints may be found within a hundred yards of the cabin any morning.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Reared in these woods, and bred in the pure atmosphere that abounds here, a hunter by trade and from necessity, he is a simple, honest child of nature.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A beautiful little lake stretches out in front of his door, in which numerous black bass make their home, and several brooks meander through the wilderness not far away, all of which abound in the sprightly, sparkling brook trout.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Pease is a genial, kind-hearted old man, in whose humble quarters the true sportsman is always welcome.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Mr. George T. Pease lives in a log shanty, in the heart of the great Wisconsin pine woods, five miles west of Wausaukee station, on the Milwaukee & Northern Railroad.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Mr. George T. Pease lives in a log shanty, in the heart of the great Wisconsin pine woods, five miles west of Wausaukee station, on the Milwaukee & Northern Railroad.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Reared in these woods, and bred in the pure atmosphere that abounds here, a hunter by trade and from necessity, he is a simple, honest child of nature.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Mr. George T. Pease lives in a log shanty, in the heart of the great Wisconsin pine woods, five miles west of Wausaukee station, on the Milwaukee & Northern Railroad.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Reared in these woods, and bred in the pure atmosphere that abounds here, a hunter by trade and from necessity, he is a simple, honest child of nature.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Deer roam over the hills far and near, and when the first "tracking snow" comes, in the van of icy winter, their hoof-prints may be found within a hundred yards of the cabin any morning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A beautiful little lake stretches out in front of his door, in which numerous black bass make their home, and several brooks meander through the wilderness not far away, all of which abound in the sprightly, sparkling brook trout.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A beautiful little lake stretches out in front of his door, in which numerous black bass make their home, and several brooks meander through the wilderness not far away, all of which abound in the sprightly, sparkling brook trout.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Reared in these woods, and bred in the pure atmosphere that abounds here, a hunter by trade and from necessity, he is a simple, honest child of nature.
hoof-prints
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Deer roam over the hills far and near, and when the first "tracking snow" comes, in the van of icy winter, their hoof-prints may be found within a hundred yards of the cabin any morning.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Pease is a genial, kind-hearted old man, in whose humble quarters the true sportsman is always welcome.
ten 10s
From this reading Deer roam over the hills far and near, and when the first "tracking snow" comes, in the van of icy winter, their hoof-prints may be found within a hundred yards of the cabin any morning.
someone who hunts game
From this reading Reared in these woods, and bred in the pure atmosphere that abounds here, a hunter by trade and from necessity, he is a simple, honest child of nature.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading Deer roam over the hills far and near, and when the first "tracking snow" comes, in the van of icy winter, their hoof-prints may be found within a hundred yards of the cabin any morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. George T. Pease lives in a log shanty, in the heart of the great Wisconsin pine woods, five miles west of Wausaukee station, on the Milwaukee & Northern Railroad.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pease is a genial, kind-hearted old man, in whose humble quarters the true sportsman is always welcome.
kind-heartedadjective
having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition
From this reading Pease is a genial, kind-hearted old man, in whose humble quarters the true sportsman is always welcome.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading A beautiful little lake stretches out in front of his door, in which numerous black bass make their home, and several brooks meander through the wilderness not far away, all of which abound in the sprightly, sparkling brook trout.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A beautiful little lake stretches out in front of his door, in which numerous black bass make their home, and several brooks meander through the wilderness not far away, all of which abound in the sprightly, sparkling brook trout.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Mr. George T. Pease lives in a log shanty, in the heart of the great Wisconsin pine woods, five miles west of Wausaukee station, on the Milwaukee & Northern Railroad.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading Mr. George T. Pease lives in a log shanty, in the heart of the great Wisconsin pine woods, five miles west of Wausaukee station, on the Milwaukee & Northern Railroad.
engage in
From this reading A beautiful little lake stretches out in front of his door, in which numerous black bass make their home, and several brooks meander through the wilderness not far away, all of which abound in the sprightly, sparkling brook trout.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Pease is a genial, kind-hearted old man, in whose humble quarters the true sportsman is always welcome.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Deer roam over the hills far and near, and when the first "tracking snow" comes, in the van of icy winter, their hoof-prints may be found within a hundred yards of the cabin any morning.
meanderverbUS /miˈændər/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading A beautiful little lake stretches out in front of his door, in which numerous black bass make their home, and several brooks meander through the wilderness not far away, all of which abound in the sprightly, sparkling brook trout.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Mr. George T. Pease lives in a log shanty, in the heart of the great Wisconsin pine woods, five miles west of Wausaukee station, on the Milwaukee & Northern Railroad.
MilwaukeenounUS /mɪlˈwɔːki/
largest city of Wisconsin; located in southeastern Wisconsin on the western shore of Lake Michigan; a flourishing agricultural center known for its breweries
From this reading Mr. George T. Pease lives in a log shanty, in the heart of the great Wisconsin pine woods, five miles west of Wausaukee station, on the Milwaukee & Northern Railroad.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Deer roam over the hills far and near, and when the first "tracking snow" comes, in the van of icy winter, their hoof-prints may be found within a hundred yards of the cabin any morning.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. George T. Pease lives in a log shanty, in the heart of the great Wisconsin pine woods, five miles west of Wausaukee station, on the Milwaukee & Northern Railroad.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Reared in these woods, and bred in the pure atmosphere that abounds here, a hunter by trade and from necessity, he is a simple, honest child of nature.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Deer roam over the hills far and near, and when the first "tracking snow" comes, in the van of icy winter, their hoof-prints may be found within a hundred yards of the cabin any morning.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Reared in these woods, and bred in the pure atmosphere that abounds here, a hunter by trade and from necessity, he is a simple, honest child of nature.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Mr. George T. Pease lives in a log shanty, in the heart of the great Wisconsin pine woods, five miles west of Wausaukee station, on the Milwaukee & Northern Railroad.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A beautiful little lake stretches out in front of his door, in which numerous black bass make their home, and several brooks meander through the wilderness not far away, all of which abound in the sprightly, sparkling brook trout.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading A beautiful little lake stretches out in front of his door, in which numerous black bass make their home, and several brooks meander through the wilderness not far away, all of which abound in the sprightly, sparkling brook trout.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. George T. Pease lives in a log shanty, in the heart of the great Wisconsin pine woods, five miles west of Wausaukee station, on the Milwaukee & Northern Railroad.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Pease is a genial, kind-hearted old man, in whose humble quarters the true sportsman is always welcome.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. George T. Pease lives in a log shanty, in the heart of the great Wisconsin pine woods, five miles west of Wausaukee station, on the Milwaukee & Northern Railroad.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A beautiful little lake stretches out in front of his door, in which numerous black bass make their home, and several brooks meander through the wilderness not far away, all of which abound in the sprightly, sparkling brook trout.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Deer roam over the hills far and near, and when the first "tracking snow" comes, in the van of icy winter, their hoof-prints may be found within a hundred yards of the cabin any morning.
PeasenounUS /piːz/
plural of “pea” — seed of a pea plant used for food
From this reading Mr. George T. Pease lives in a log shanty, in the heart of the great Wisconsin pine woods, five miles west of Wausaukee station, on the Milwaukee & Northern Railroad.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading Mr. George T. Pease lives in a log shanty, in the heart of the great Wisconsin pine woods, five miles west of Wausaukee station, on the Milwaukee & Northern Railroad.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Reared in these woods, and bred in the pure atmosphere that abounds here, a hunter by trade and from necessity, he is a simple, honest child of nature.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Pease is a genial, kind-hearted old man, in whose humble quarters the true sportsman is always welcome.
RailroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Mr. George T. Pease lives in a log shanty, in the heart of the great Wisconsin pine woods, five miles west of Wausaukee station, on the Milwaukee & Northern Railroad.
RearedverbUS /rɪrd/
past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
From this reading Reared in these woods, and bred in the pure atmosphere that abounds here, a hunter by trade and from necessity, he is a simple, honest child of nature.
roamverbUS /roʊm/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Deer roam over the hills far and near, and when the first "tracking snow" comes, in the van of icy winter, their hoof-prints may be found within a hundred yards of the cabin any morning.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A beautiful little lake stretches out in front of his door, in which numerous black bass make their home, and several brooks meander through the wilderness not far away, all of which abound in the sprightly, sparkling brook trout.
shantynounUS /ˈʃænti/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading Mr. George T. Pease lives in a log shanty, in the heart of the great Wisconsin pine woods, five miles west of Wausaukee station, on the Milwaukee & Northern Railroad.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Reared in these woods, and bred in the pure atmosphere that abounds here, a hunter by trade and from necessity, he is a simple, honest child of nature.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Deer roam over the hills far and near, and when the first "tracking snow" comes, in the van of icy winter, their hoof-prints may be found within a hundred yards of the cabin any morning.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading A beautiful little lake stretches out in front of his door, in which numerous black bass make their home, and several brooks meander through the wilderness not far away, all of which abound in the sprightly, sparkling brook trout.
sportsmannounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmən/
someone who engages in sports
From this reading Pease is a genial, kind-hearted old man, in whose humble quarters the true sportsman is always welcome.
sprightlyadjectiveUS /ˈspraɪtli/
full of spirit and vitality
From this reading A beautiful little lake stretches out in front of his door, in which numerous black bass make their home, and several brooks meander through the wilderness not far away, all of which abound in the sprightly, sparkling brook trout.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Mr. George T. Pease lives in a log shanty, in the heart of the great Wisconsin pine woods, five miles west of Wausaukee station, on the Milwaukee & Northern Railroad.
stretchesnounUS /ˈstretʃəz/
plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance
From this reading A beautiful little lake stretches out in front of his door, in which numerous black bass make their home, and several brooks meander through the wilderness not far away, all of which abound in the sprightly, sparkling brook trout.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Mr. George T. Pease lives in a log shanty, in the heart of the great Wisconsin pine woods, five miles west of Wausaukee station, on the Milwaukee & Northern Railroad.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Reared in these woods, and bred in the pure atmosphere that abounds here, a hunter by trade and from necessity, he is a simple, honest child of nature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. George T. Pease lives in a log shanty, in the heart of the great Wisconsin pine woods, five miles west of Wausaukee station, on the Milwaukee & Northern Railroad.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A beautiful little lake stretches out in front of his door, in which numerous black bass make their home, and several brooks meander through the wilderness not far away, all of which abound in the sprightly, sparkling brook trout.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Reared in these woods, and bred in the pure atmosphere that abounds here, a hunter by trade and from necessity, he is a simple, honest child of nature.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A beautiful little lake stretches out in front of his door, in which numerous black bass make their home, and several brooks meander through the wilderness not far away, all of which abound in the sprightly, sparkling brook trout.
trackingnounUS /ˈtrækɪŋ/
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
From this reading Deer roam over the hills far and near, and when the first "tracking snow" comes, in the van of icy winter, their hoof-prints may be found within a hundred yards of the cabin any morning.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Reared in these woods, and bred in the pure atmosphere that abounds here, a hunter by trade and from necessity, he is a simple, honest child of nature.
troutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading A beautiful little lake stretches out in front of his door, in which numerous black bass make their home, and several brooks meander through the wilderness not far away, all of which abound in the sprightly, sparkling brook trout.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Pease is a genial, kind-hearted old man, in whose humble quarters the true sportsman is always welcome.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Deer roam over the hills far and near, and when the first "tracking snow" comes, in the van of icy winter, their hoof-prints may be found within a hundred yards of the cabin any morning.
Wausaukee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. George T. Pease lives in a log shanty, in the heart of the great Wisconsin pine woods, five miles west of Wausaukee station, on the Milwaukee & Northern Railroad.
accept gladly
From this reading Pease is a genial, kind-hearted old man, in whose humble quarters the true sportsman is always welcome.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Mr. George T. Pease lives in a log shanty, in the heart of the great Wisconsin pine woods, five miles west of Wausaukee station, on the Milwaukee & Northern Railroad.
at the time that
From this reading Deer roam over the hills far and near, and when the first "tracking snow" comes, in the van of icy winter, their hoof-prints may be found within a hundred yards of the cabin any morning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A beautiful little lake stretches out in front of his door, in which numerous black bass make their home, and several brooks meander through the wilderness not far away, all of which abound in the sprightly, sparkling brook trout.
belonging to which person
From this reading Pease is a genial, kind-hearted old man, in whose humble quarters the true sportsman is always welcome.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading A beautiful little lake stretches out in front of his door, in which numerous black bass make their home, and several brooks meander through the wilderness not far away, all of which abound in the sprightly, sparkling brook trout.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Deer roam over the hills far and near, and when the first "tracking snow" comes, in the van of icy winter, their hoof-prints may be found within a hundred yards of the cabin any morning.
WisconsinnounUS /wɪˈskɑːnsən/
a tributary of the Mississippi River in Wisconsin
From this reading Mr. George T. Pease lives in a log shanty, in the heart of the great Wisconsin pine woods, five miles west of Wausaukee station, on the Milwaukee & Northern Railroad.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Deer roam over the hills far and near, and when the first "tracking snow" comes, in the van of icy winter, their hoof-prints may be found within a hundred yards of the cabin any morning.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Mr. George T. Pease lives in a log shanty, in the heart of the great Wisconsin pine woods, five miles west of Wausaukee station, on the Milwaukee & Northern Railroad.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Deer roam over the hills far and near, and when the first "tracking snow" comes, in the van of icy winter, their hoof-prints may be found within a hundred yards of the cabin any morning.
