1907
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From this reading I am inclined to think that the present bounty law (1907) will not only be a damage to the trapper but also to the state.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While it is doubtful if I shall ever again be able to follow the trap line, I am nevertheless as much, and perhaps more, interested in the welfare of the trapper, than when I was able to follow a line of traps.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading While it is doubtful if I shall ever again be able to follow the trap line, I am nevertheless as much, and perhaps more, interested in the welfare of the trapper, than when I was able to follow a line of traps.
anew
From this reading While it is doubtful if I shall ever again be able to follow the trap line, I am nevertheless as much, and perhaps more, interested in the welfare of the trapper, than when I was able to follow a line of traps.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading People who never thought of trapping before are now preparing to trap, and some are already at it, and their cry is, Bounty!
in addition
From this reading I am inclined to think that the present bounty law (1907) will not only be a damage to the trapper but also to the state.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading While it is doubtful if I shall ever again be able to follow the trap line, I am nevertheless as much, and perhaps more, interested in the welfare of the trapper, than when I was able to follow a line of traps.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While it is doubtful if I shall ever again be able to follow the trap line, I am nevertheless as much, and perhaps more, interested in the welfare of the trapper, than when I was able to follow a line of traps.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Well, boys, I suppose you are well pleased with the bounty law in this state, (Pennsylvania) as it now is?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Well, boys, I suppose you are well pleased with the bounty law in this state, (Pennsylvania) as it now is?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading People who never thought of trapping before are now preparing to trap, and some are already at it, and their cry is, Bounty!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While it is doubtful if I shall ever again be able to follow the trap line, I am nevertheless as much, and perhaps more, interested in the welfare of the trapper, than when I was able to follow a line of traps.
bearernounUS /ˈberər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading The Passing of the Fur bearer.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading People who never thought of trapping before are now preparing to trap, and some are already at it, and their cry is, Bounty!
bountynounUS /ˈbaʊnti/
payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military
From this reading Well, boys, I suppose you are well pleased with the bounty law in this state, (Pennsylvania) as it now is?
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Well, boys, I suppose you are well pleased with the bounty law in this state, (Pennsylvania) as it now is?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am inclined to think that the present bounty law (1907) will not only be a damage to the trapper but also to the state.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading People who never thought of trapping before are now preparing to trap, and some are already at it, and their cry is, Bounty!
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading I am inclined to think that the present bounty law (1907) will not only be a damage to the trapper but also to the state.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading While it is doubtful if I shall ever again be able to follow the trap line, I am nevertheless as much, and perhaps more, interested in the welfare of the trapper, than when I was able to follow a line of traps.
at any time
From this reading While it is doubtful if I shall ever again be able to follow the trap line, I am nevertheless as much, and perhaps more, interested in the welfare of the trapper, than when I was able to follow a line of traps.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading While it is doubtful if I shall ever again be able to follow the trap line, I am nevertheless as much, and perhaps more, interested in the welfare of the trapper, than when I was able to follow a line of traps.
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading The Passing of the Fur bearer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Well, boys, I suppose you are well pleased with the bounty law in this state, (Pennsylvania) as it now is?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading While it is doubtful if I shall ever again be able to follow the trap line, I am nevertheless as much, and perhaps more, interested in the welfare of the trapper, than when I was able to follow a line of traps.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Well, boys, I suppose you are well pleased with the bounty law in this state, (Pennsylvania) as it now is?
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading I am inclined to think that the present bounty law (1907) will not only be a damage to the trapper but also to the state.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading While it is doubtful if I shall ever again be able to follow the trap line, I am nevertheless as much, and perhaps more, interested in the welfare of the trapper, than when I was able to follow a line of traps.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Well, boys, I suppose you are well pleased with the bounty law in this state, (Pennsylvania) as it now is?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Well, boys, I suppose you are well pleased with the bounty law in this state, (Pennsylvania) as it now is?
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Well, boys, I suppose you are well pleased with the bounty law in this state, (Pennsylvania) as it now is?
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading While it is doubtful if I shall ever again be able to follow the trap line, I am nevertheless as much, and perhaps more, interested in the welfare of the trapper, than when I was able to follow a line of traps.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading While it is doubtful if I shall ever again be able to follow the trap line, I am nevertheless as much, and perhaps more, interested in the welfare of the trapper, than when I was able to follow a line of traps.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading While it is doubtful if I shall ever again be able to follow the trap line, I am nevertheless as much, and perhaps more, interested in the welfare of the trapper, than when I was able to follow a line of traps.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading People who never thought of trapping before are now preparing to trap, and some are already at it, and their cry is, Bounty!
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading While it is doubtful if I shall ever again be able to follow the trap line, I am nevertheless as much, and perhaps more, interested in the welfare of the trapper, than when I was able to follow a line of traps.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am inclined to think that the present bounty law (1907) will not only be a damage to the trapper but also to the state.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Well, boys, I suppose you are well pleased with the bounty law in this state, (Pennsylvania) as it now is?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Passing of the Fur bearer.
and nothing more
From this reading I am inclined to think that the present bounty law (1907) will not only be a damage to the trapper but also to the state.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The Passing of the Fur bearer.
PennsylvanianounUS /ˌpensəlˈveɪnjə/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Well, boys, I suppose you are well pleased with the bounty law in this state, (Pennsylvania) as it now is?
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People who never thought of trapping before are now preparing to trap, and some are already at it, and their cry is, Bounty!
by chance
From this reading While it is doubtful if I shall ever again be able to follow the trap line, I am nevertheless as much, and perhaps more, interested in the welfare of the trapper, than when I was able to follow a line of traps.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Well, boys, I suppose you are well pleased with the bounty law in this state, (Pennsylvania) as it now is?
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading People who never thought of trapping before are now preparing to trap, and some are already at it, and their cry is, Bounty!
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I am inclined to think that the present bounty law (1907) will not only be a damage to the trapper but also to the state.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading While it is doubtful if I shall ever again be able to follow the trap line, I am nevertheless as much, and perhaps more, interested in the welfare of the trapper, than when I was able to follow a line of traps.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading People who never thought of trapping before are now preparing to trap, and some are already at it, and their cry is, Bounty!
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Well, boys, I suppose you are well pleased with the bounty law in this state, (Pennsylvania) as it now is?
express a supposition
From this reading Well, boys, I suppose you are well pleased with the bounty law in this state, (Pennsylvania) as it now is?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading While it is doubtful if I shall ever again be able to follow the trap line, I am nevertheless as much, and perhaps more, interested in the welfare of the trapper, than when I was able to follow a line of traps.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am inclined to think that the present bounty law (1907) will not only be a damage to the trapper but also to the state.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Passing of the Fur bearer.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading People who never thought of trapping before are now preparing to trap, and some are already at it, and their cry is, Bounty!
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I am inclined to think that the present bounty law (1907) will not only be a damage to the trapper but also to the state.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Well, boys, I suppose you are well pleased with the bounty law in this state, (Pennsylvania) as it now is?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading People who never thought of trapping before are now preparing to trap, and some are already at it, and their cry is, Bounty!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While it is doubtful if I shall ever again be able to follow the trap line, I am nevertheless as much, and perhaps more, interested in the welfare of the trapper, than when I was able to follow a line of traps.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading While it is doubtful if I shall ever again be able to follow the trap line, I am nevertheless as much, and perhaps more, interested in the welfare of the trapper, than when I was able to follow a line of traps.
trappernounUS /ˈtræpər/
someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading While it is doubtful if I shall ever again be able to follow the trap line, I am nevertheless as much, and perhaps more, interested in the welfare of the trapper, than when I was able to follow a line of traps.
trappingnounUS /ˈtræpɪŋ/
stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse
From this reading People who never thought of trapping before are now preparing to trap, and some are already at it, and their cry is, Bounty!
trapsnounUS /træps/
plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading While it is doubtful if I shall ever again be able to follow the trap line, I am nevertheless as much, and perhaps more, interested in the welfare of the trapper, than when I was able to follow a line of traps.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While it is doubtful if I shall ever again be able to follow the trap line, I am nevertheless as much, and perhaps more, interested in the welfare of the trapper, than when I was able to follow a line of traps.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading While it is doubtful if I shall ever again be able to follow the trap line, I am nevertheless as much, and perhaps more, interested in the welfare of the trapper, than when I was able to follow a line of traps.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well, boys, I suppose you are well pleased with the bounty law in this state, (Pennsylvania) as it now is?
at the time that
From this reading While it is doubtful if I shall ever again be able to follow the trap line, I am nevertheless as much, and perhaps more, interested in the welfare of the trapper, than when I was able to follow a line of traps.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While it is doubtful if I shall ever again be able to follow the trap line, I am nevertheless as much, and perhaps more, interested in the welfare of the trapper, than when I was able to follow a line of traps.
which person or people
From this reading People who never thought of trapping before are now preparing to trap, and some are already at it, and their cry is, Bounty!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I am inclined to think that the present bounty law (1907) will not only be a damage to the trapper but also to the state.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Well, boys, I suppose you are well pleased with the bounty law in this state, (Pennsylvania) as it now is?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Well, boys, I suppose you are well pleased with the bounty law in this state, (Pennsylvania) as it now is?
