used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Partner a Necessity.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As I promised to give some reasons why a partner is necessary, and as I have trapped many seasons both with and without a partner, I should know something about the subject.
in the past
From this reading A writer, some time ago, in Hunter-Trader-Trapper said that it took some trappers fifty years to learn what others learned in a week.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading Now, I fully agree with this writer, for it only took me about three seconds to learn that a partner was necessary, and it came about in this way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As I promised to give some reasons why a partner is necessary, and as I have trapped many seasons both with and without a partner, I should know something about the subject.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I promised to give some reasons why a partner is necessary, and as I have trapped many seasons both with and without a partner, I should know something about the subject.
have
From this reading I had several bear traps set near what is known as the Hogsback on the old Jersey Turnpike Road in Pennsylvania.
the two together, not just one
From this reading As I promised to give some reasons why a partner is necessary, and as I have trapped many seasons both with and without a partner, I should know something about the subject.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Now, I fully agree with this writer, for it only took me about three seconds to learn that a partner was necessary, and it came about in this way.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading A writer, some time ago, in Hunter-Trader-Trapper said that it took some trappers fifty years to learn what others learned in a week.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now, I fully agree with this writer, for it only took me about three seconds to learn that a partner was necessary, and it came about in this way.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Now, I fully agree with this writer, for it only took me about three seconds to learn that a partner was necessary, and it came about in this way.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As I promised to give some reasons why a partner is necessary, and as I have trapped many seasons both with and without a partner, I should know something about the subject.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had several bear traps set near what is known as the Hogsback on the old Jersey Turnpike Road in Pennsylvania.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As I promised to give some reasons why a partner is necessary, and as I have trapped many seasons both with and without a partner, I should know something about the subject.
Hogsback
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From this reading I had several bear traps set near what is known as the Hogsback on the old Jersey Turnpike Road in Pennsylvania.
Hunter-Trader-Trapper
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From this reading A writer, some time ago, in Hunter-Trader-Trapper said that it took some trappers fifty years to learn what others learned in a week.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As I promised to give some reasons why a partner is necessary, and as I have trapped many seasons both with and without a partner, I should know something about the subject.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A writer, some time ago, in Hunter-Trader-Trapper said that it took some trappers fifty years to learn what others learned in a week.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As I promised to give some reasons why a partner is necessary, and as I have trapped many seasons both with and without a partner, I should know something about the subject.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A writer, some time ago, in Hunter-Trader-Trapper said that it took some trappers fifty years to learn what others learned in a week.
JerseynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrzi/
a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading I had several bear traps set near what is known as the Hogsback on the old Jersey Turnpike Road in Pennsylvania.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As I promised to give some reasons why a partner is necessary, and as I have trapped many seasons both with and without a partner, I should know something about the subject.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading I had several bear traps set near what is known as the Hogsback on the old Jersey Turnpike Road in Pennsylvania.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading A writer, some time ago, in Hunter-Trader-Trapper said that it took some trappers fifty years to learn what others learned in a week.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading A writer, some time ago, in Hunter-Trader-Trapper said that it took some trappers fifty years to learn what others learned in a week.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading As I promised to give some reasons why a partner is necessary, and as I have trapped many seasons both with and without a partner, I should know something about the subject.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now, I fully agree with this writer, for it only took me about three seconds to learn that a partner was necessary, and it came about in this way.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading I had several bear traps set near what is known as the Hogsback on the old Jersey Turnpike Road in Pennsylvania.
absolutely essential
From this reading As I promised to give some reasons why a partner is necessary, and as I have trapped many seasons both with and without a partner, I should know something about the subject.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Partner a Necessity.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, I fully agree with this writer, for it only took me about three seconds to learn that a partner was necessary, and it came about in this way.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I had several bear traps set near what is known as the Hogsback on the old Jersey Turnpike Road in Pennsylvania.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had several bear traps set near what is known as the Hogsback on the old Jersey Turnpike Road in Pennsylvania.
and nothing more
From this reading Now, I fully agree with this writer, for it only took me about three seconds to learn that a partner was necessary, and it came about in this way.
others
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From this reading A writer, some time ago, in Hunter-Trader-Trapper said that it took some trappers fifty years to learn what others learned in a week.
PartnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Partner a Necessity.
PennsylvanianounUS /ˌpensəlˈveɪnjə/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading I had several bear traps set near what is known as the Hogsback on the old Jersey Turnpike Road in Pennsylvania.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading As I promised to give some reasons why a partner is necessary, and as I have trapped many seasons both with and without a partner, I should know something about the subject.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading As I promised to give some reasons why a partner is necessary, and as I have trapped many seasons both with and without a partner, I should know something about the subject.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading I had several bear traps set near what is known as the Hogsback on the old Jersey Turnpike Road in Pennsylvania.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A writer, some time ago, in Hunter-Trader-Trapper said that it took some trappers fifty years to learn what others learned in a week.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading As I promised to give some reasons why a partner is necessary, and as I have trapped many seasons both with and without a partner, I should know something about the subject.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Now, I fully agree with this writer, for it only took me about three seconds to learn that a partner was necessary, and it came about in this way.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I had several bear traps set near what is known as the Hogsback on the old Jersey Turnpike Road in Pennsylvania.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I had several bear traps set near what is known as the Hogsback on the old Jersey Turnpike Road in Pennsylvania.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As I promised to give some reasons why a partner is necessary, and as I have trapped many seasons both with and without a partner, I should know something about the subject.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As I promised to give some reasons why a partner is necessary, and as I have trapped many seasons both with and without a partner, I should know something about the subject.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading As I promised to give some reasons why a partner is necessary, and as I have trapped many seasons both with and without a partner, I should know something about the subject.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading As I promised to give some reasons why a partner is necessary, and as I have trapped many seasons both with and without a partner, I should know something about the subject.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A writer, some time ago, in Hunter-Trader-Trapper said that it took some trappers fifty years to learn what others learned in a week.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As I promised to give some reasons why a partner is necessary, and as I have trapped many seasons both with and without a partner, I should know something about the subject.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now, I fully agree with this writer, for it only took me about three seconds to learn that a partner was necessary, and it came about in this way.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Now, I fully agree with this writer, for it only took me about three seconds to learn that a partner was necessary, and it came about in this way.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A writer, some time ago, in Hunter-Trader-Trapper said that it took some trappers fifty years to learn what others learned in a week.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As I promised to give some reasons why a partner is necessary, and as I have trapped many seasons both with and without a partner, I should know something about the subject.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A writer, some time ago, in Hunter-Trader-Trapper said that it took some trappers fifty years to learn what others learned in a week.
trappedadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading As I promised to give some reasons why a partner is necessary, and as I have trapped many seasons both with and without a partner, I should know something about the subject.
trappersnounUS /ˈtræpərz/
plural of “trapper” — someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading A writer, some time ago, in Hunter-Trader-Trapper said that it took some trappers fifty years to learn what others learned in a week.
trapsnounUS /træps/
plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading I had several bear traps set near what is known as the Hogsback on the old Jersey Turnpike Road in Pennsylvania.
TurnpikenounUS /ˈtɜːrnpaɪk/
(from 16th to 19th centuries) gates set across a road to prevent passage until a toll had been paid
From this reading I had several bear traps set near what is known as the Hogsback on the old Jersey Turnpike Road in Pennsylvania.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, I fully agree with this writer, for it only took me about three seconds to learn that a partner was necessary, and it came about in this way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Now, I fully agree with this writer, for it only took me about three seconds to learn that a partner was necessary, and it came about in this way.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A writer, some time ago, in Hunter-Trader-Trapper said that it took some trappers fifty years to learn what others learned in a week.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A writer, some time ago, in Hunter-Trader-Trapper said that it took some trappers fifty years to learn what others learned in a week.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading As I promised to give some reasons why a partner is necessary, and as I have trapped many seasons both with and without a partner, I should know something about the subject.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As I promised to give some reasons why a partner is necessary, and as I have trapped many seasons both with and without a partner, I should know something about the subject.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As I promised to give some reasons why a partner is necessary, and as I have trapped many seasons both with and without a partner, I should know something about the subject.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A writer, some time ago, in Hunter-Trader-Trapper said that it took some trappers fifty years to learn what others learned in a week.
a late time of life
From this reading A writer, some time ago, in Hunter-Trader-Trapper said that it took some trappers fifty years to learn what others learned in a week.
