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Fifty Years a Hunter and Trapper
Fifty Years a Hunter and Trapper

Chapter I

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Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.
Some of the happenings are repeated and all dates may not be correct, for be it remembered that Mr. Woodcock has written all from memory.
It is doubtful if he kept all copies of H-T-T, therefore was not sure if such and such incidents had been written before.
In most cases these are somewhat different and as they all "fit in" we have used them as written and published from time to time.
Much information is also contained in the writings of Mr. Woodcock and whether you use gun, steel traps, deadfalls or snares, you will find something of value.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Fifty Years a Hunter and Trapper

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Fifty Years a Hunter and Trapper is here in full — 52 sentences across 11 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.
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Some of the happenings are repeated and all dates may not be correct, for be it remembered that Mr. Woodcock has written all from memory.
/sʌm ʌv ðə ˈhæpənɪŋz ɑːr rɪˈpiːtɪd ənd ɔːl deɪts meɪ nɑːt biː kərˈekt fɔːr biː ɪt rɪˈmembərd ðæt ˈmɪstər ˈwʊdkɑːk hæz ˈrɪtən ɔːl frʌm ˈmem.ər.i/
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It is doubtful if he kept all copies of H-T-T, therefore was not sure if such and such incidents had been written before.
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In most cases these are somewhat different and as they all "fit in" we have used them as written and published from time to time.
/ɪn moʊst ˈkeɪsəz ðiːz ɑːr ˈsʌmˈwʌt ˈdɪfərənt ənd æz ðeɪ ɔːl fɪt ɪn wiː hæv juːzd ðem æz ˈrɪtən ənd ˈpʌblɪʃt frʌm taɪm tuː taɪm/
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Much information is also contained in the writings of Mr. Woodcock and whether you use gun, steel traps, deadfalls or snares, you will find something of value.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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happenings noun US /ˈhæpənɪŋz/

plural of “happening” — an event that happens

From this reading “Some of the happenings are repeated and all dates may not be correct, for be it remembered that Mr. Woodcock has written all from memory.”

Pennsylvania noun US /ˌpensəlˈveɪnjə/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading “Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.”

shouldered adjective US /ˈʃoʊldərd/

having shoulders or shoulders as specified; usually used as a combining form

From this reading “Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.”

snares noun US /snerz/

plural of “snare” — something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares

From this reading “Much information is also contained in the writings of Mr. Woodcock and whether you use gun, steel traps, deadfalls or snares, you will find something of value.”

sportsmen noun US /ˈspɔːrtsmɪn/

plural of “sportsman” — someone who engages in sports

From this reading “Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.”

Trapper noun US /ˈtræpər/

someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)

From this reading “Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.”

truest adjective US /ˈtruːɪst/

superlative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading “Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.”

Woodcock noun US /ˈwʊdkɑːk/

game bird of the sandpiper family that resembles a snipe

From this reading “Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

steel traps noun + noun counted as “steel trap”

an acute intelligence (an analogy based on the well-known sharpness of steel traps)

In this reading “Much information is also contained in the writings of Mr. Woodcock and whether you use gun, steel traps, deadfalls or snares, you will find something of value.”

few weeks adjective + noun counted as “few week”

In this reading “Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.”

somewhat different adverb + adjective

In this reading “In most cases these are somewhat different and as they all "fit in" we have used them as written and published from time to time.”

also contained adverb + adjective

In this reading “Much information is also contained in the writings of Mr. Woodcock and whether you use gun, steel traps, deadfalls or snares, you will find something of value.”

copies of verb + particle counted as “copy of”

In this reading “It is doubtful if he kept all copies of H-T-T, therefore was not sure if such and such incidents had been written before.”

from time preposition + noun

In this reading “In most cases these are somewhat different and as they all "fit in" we have used them as written and published from time to time.”

All words in this reading · 107

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

1903

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From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

1913

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From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 Some of the happenings are repeated and all dates may not be correct, for be it remembered that Mr. Woodcock has written all from memory.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading Much information is also contained in the writings of Mr. Woodcock and whether you use gun, steel traps, deadfalls or snares, you will find something of value.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Some of the happenings are repeated and all dates may not be correct, for be it remembered that Mr. Woodcock has written all from memory.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading Some of the happenings are repeated and all dates may not be correct, for be it remembered that Mr. Woodcock has written all from memory.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It is doubtful if he kept all copies of H-T-T, therefore was not sure if such and such incidents had been written before.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It is doubtful if he kept all copies of H-T-T, therefore was not sure if such and such incidents had been written before.

bestnounUS /best/

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

broughtverbUS /brɔːt/

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

casesnounUS /ˈkeɪsəz/

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading In most cases these are somewhat different and as they all "fit in" we have used them as written and published from time to time.

containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/

gotten under control

From this reading Much information is also contained in the writings of Mr. Woodcock and whether you use gun, steel traps, deadfalls or snares, you will find something of value.

copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/

plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading It is doubtful if he kept all copies of H-T-T, therefore was not sure if such and such incidents had been written before.

correctverbUS /kərˈekt/

make right or correct

From this reading Some of the happenings are repeated and all dates may not be correct, for be it remembered that Mr. Woodcock has written all from memory.

datesnounUS /deɪts/

plural of “date” — the specified day of the month

From this reading Some of the happenings are repeated and all dates may not be correct, for be it remembered that Mr. Woodcock has written all from memory.

deadfalls

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From this reading Much information is also contained in the writings of Mr. Woodcock and whether you use gun, steel traps, deadfalls or snares, you will find something of value.

differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading In most cases these are somewhat different and as they all "fit in" we have used them as written and published from time to time.

doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading It is doubtful if he kept all copies of H-T-T, therefore was not sure if such and such incidents had been written before.

EnounUS /iː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/

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

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

ExperiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Much information is also contained in the writings of Mr. Woodcock and whether you use gun, steel traps, deadfalls or snares, you will find something of value.

fitverbUS /fɪt/

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading In most cases these are somewhat different and as they all "fit in" we have used them as written and published from time to time.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Some of the happenings are repeated and all dates may not be correct, for be it remembered that Mr. Woodcock has written all from memory.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

gunnounUS /ɡʌn/

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

H-T-T

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From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It is doubtful if he kept all copies of H-T-T, therefore was not sure if such and such incidents had been written before.

happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/

plural of “happening” — an event that happens

From this reading Some of the happenings are repeated and all dates may not be correct, for be it remembered that Mr. Woodcock has written all from memory.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading Some of the happenings are repeated and all dates may not be correct, for be it remembered that Mr. Woodcock has written all from memory.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In most cases these are somewhat different and as they all "fit in" we have used them as written and published from time to time.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading It is doubtful if he kept all copies of H-T-T, therefore was not sure if such and such incidents had been written before.

HimselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

HunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/

someone who hunts game

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It is doubtful if he kept all copies of H-T-T, therefore was not sure if such and such incidents had been written before.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading It is doubtful if he kept all copies of H-T-T, therefore was not sure if such and such incidents had been written before.

informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/

a message received and understood

From this reading Much information is also contained in the writings of Mr. Woodcock and whether you use gun, steel traps, deadfalls or snares, you will find something of value.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading It is doubtful if he kept all copies of H-T-T, therefore was not sure if such and such incidents had been written before.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Some of the happenings are repeated and all dates may not be correct, for be it remembered that Mr. Woodcock has written all from memory.

keptadjectiveUS /kept/

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading It is doubtful if he kept all copies of H-T-T, therefore was not sure if such and such incidents had been written before.

lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

letternounUS /ˈletər/

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

mannounUS /mæn/

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

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Some of the happenings are repeated and all dates may not be correct, for be it remembered that Mr. Woodcock has written all from memory.

memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Some of the happenings are repeated and all dates may not be correct, for be it remembered that Mr. Woodcock has written all from memory.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading In most cases these are somewhat different and as they all "fit in" we have used them as written and published from time to time.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading Some of the happenings are repeated and all dates may not be correct, for be it remembered that Mr. Woodcock has written all from memory.

MuchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Much information is also contained in the writings of Mr. Woodcock and whether you use gun, steel traps, deadfalls or snares, you will find something of value.

NnounUS /en/

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Some of the happenings are repeated and all dates may not be correct, for be it remembered that Mr. Woodcock has written all from memory.

notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

ObservationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

PennsylvanianounUS /ˌpensəlˈveɪnjə/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

PublishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Some of the happenings are repeated and all dates may not be correct, for be it remembered that Mr. Woodcock has written all from memory.

repeatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈpiːtɪd/

recurring again and again

From this reading Some of the happenings are repeated and all dates may not be correct, for be it remembered that Mr. Woodcock has written all from memory.

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

shoulderedadjectiveUS /ˈʃoʊldərd/

having shoulders or shoulders as specified; usually used as a combining form

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

snarenounUS /sner/

something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

snaresnounUS /snerz/

plural of “snare” — something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares

From this reading Much information is also contained in the writings of Mr. Woodcock and whether you use gun, steel traps, deadfalls or snares, you will find something of value.

SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/

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

From this reading Some of the happenings are repeated and all dates may not be correct, for be it remembered that Mr. Woodcock has written all from memory.

somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Much information is also contained in the writings of Mr. Woodcock and whether you use gun, steel traps, deadfalls or snares, you will find something of value.

SometimeadverbUS /ˈsʌmtaɪm/

at some indefinite or unstated time

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/

to a small degree or extent

From this reading In most cases these are somewhat different and as they all "fit in" we have used them as written and published from time to time.

sportsmennounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmɪn/

plural of “sportsman” — someone who engages in sports

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

springnounUS /sprɪŋ/

the season of growth

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

steelnounUS /stiːl/

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading Much information is also contained in the writings of Mr. Woodcock and whether you use gun, steel traps, deadfalls or snares, you will find something of value.

strungadjectiveUS /strʌŋ/

that is on a string

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It is doubtful if he kept all copies of H-T-T, therefore was not sure if such and such incidents had been written before.

sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading It is doubtful if he kept all copies of H-T-T, therefore was not sure if such and such incidents had been written before.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In most cases these are somewhat different and as they all "fit in" we have used them as written and published from time to time.

thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/

for that reason; as a result

From this reading It is doubtful if he kept all copies of H-T-T, therefore was not sure if such and such incidents had been written before.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

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

From this reading In most cases these are somewhat different and as they all "fit in" we have used them as written and published from time to time.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In most cases these are somewhat different and as they all "fit in" we have used them as written and published from time to time.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In most cases these are somewhat different and as they all "fit in" we have used them as written and published from time to time.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

trapnounUS /træp/

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

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

TrappernounUS /ˈtræpər/

someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

trapsnounUS /træps/

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

From this reading Much information is also contained in the writings of Mr. Woodcock and whether you use gun, steel traps, deadfalls or snares, you will find something of value.

truestadjectiveUS /ˈtruːɪst/

superlative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading Much information is also contained in the writings of Mr. Woodcock and whether you use gun, steel traps, deadfalls or snares, you will find something of value.

usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading In most cases these are somewhat different and as they all "fit in" we have used them as written and published from time to time.

valuenounUS /ˈvæljuː/

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Much information is also contained in the writings of Mr. Woodcock and whether you use gun, steel traps, deadfalls or snares, you will find something of value.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In most cases these are somewhat different and as they all "fit in" we have used them as written and published from time to time.

weeksnounUS /wiːks/

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Much information is also contained in the writings of Mr. Woodcock and whether you use gun, steel traps, deadfalls or snares, you will find something of value.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Much information is also contained in the writings of Mr. Woodcock and whether you use gun, steel traps, deadfalls or snares, you will find something of value.

WoodcocknounUS /ˈwʊdkɑːk/

game bird of the sandpiper family that resembles a snipe

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/

the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading Much information is also contained in the writings of Mr. Woodcock and whether you use gun, steel traps, deadfalls or snares, you will find something of value.

writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Experiences and Observations of E. N. Woodcock the noted Hunter and Trapper, as written by Himself and Published in H-T-T from 1903 to 1913 Sometime early in the spring of 1903, a letter was received from a man in Pennsylvania and published in H-T-T, which a few weeks later brought to light one of the truest and best sportsmen that ever shouldered a gun, strung a snare or set a trap--E. N. Woodcock.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Much information is also contained in the writings of Mr. Woodcock and whether you use gun, steel traps, deadfalls or snares, you will find something of value.

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