Chapter X

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

From this reading A Beaver Hunt.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

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From this reading We are goin' to have a storm as is a storm, an' afore two days the woods will be blocked up so that we can't do no huntin' at all."

later than; following

From this reading The next morning, as soon as they had eaten their breakfast, the trapper went to the door, and, after listening, and looking at the sky a few moments, said:

(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 We are goin' to have a storm as is a storm, an' afore two days the woods will be blocked up so that we can't do no huntin' at all."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading We are goin' to have a storm as is a storm, an' afore two days the woods will be blocked up so that we can't do no huntin' at all."

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

From this reading The next morning, as soon as they had eaten their breakfast, the trapper went to the door, and, after listening, and looking at the sky a few moments, said:

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Youngsters, if we intend to ketch any of them beaver, we had better do it to-day.

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From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

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

From this reading We are goin' to have a storm as is a storm, an' afore two days the woods will be blocked up so that we can't do no huntin' at all."

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

From this reading The next morning, as soon as they had eaten their breakfast, the trapper went to the door, and, after listening, and looking at the sky a few moments, said:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The next morning, as soon as they had eaten their breakfast, the trapper went to the door, and, after listening, and looking at the sky a few moments, said:

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

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

From this reading We are goin' to have a storm as is a storm, an' afore two days the woods will be blocked up so that we can't do no huntin' at all."

the soft brown fur of the beaver

From this reading A Beaver Hunt.

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From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Youngsters, if we intend to ketch any of them beaver, we had better do it to-day.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

closed to traffic

From this reading We are goin' to have a storm as is a storm, an' afore two days the woods will be blocked up so that we can't do no huntin' at all."

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The next morning, as soon as they had eaten their breakfast, the trapper went to the door, and, after listening, and looking at the sky a few moments, said:

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

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From this reading We are goin' to have a storm as is a storm, an' afore two days the woods will be blocked up so that we can't do no huntin' at all."

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading We are goin' to have a storm as is a storm, an' afore two days the woods will be blocked up so that we can't do no huntin' at all."

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Youngsters, if we intend to ketch any of them beaver, we had better do it to-day.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The next morning, as soon as they had eaten their breakfast, the trapper went to the door, and, after listening, and looking at the sky a few moments, said:

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading The next morning, as soon as they had eaten their breakfast, the trapper went to the door, and, after listening, and looking at the sky a few moments, said:

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

at any time

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

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

From this reading The next morning, as soon as they had eaten their breakfast, the trapper went to the door, and, after listening, and looking at the sky a few moments, said:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

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 Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading We are goin' to have a storm as is a storm, an' afore two days the woods will be blocked up so that we can't do no huntin' at all."

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

From this reading The next morning, as soon as they had eaten their breakfast, the trapper went to the door, and, after listening, and looking at the sky a few moments, said:

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading We are goin' to have a storm as is a storm, an' afore two days the woods will be blocked up so that we can't do no huntin' at all."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading A Beaver Hunt.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading We are goin' to have a storm as is a storm, an' afore two days the woods will be blocked up so that we can't do no huntin' at all."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Youngsters, if we intend to ketch any of them beaver, we had better do it to-day.

have in mind as a purpose

From this reading "Youngsters, if we intend to ketch any of them beaver, we had better do it to-day.

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

From this reading We are goin' to have a storm as is a storm, an' afore two days the woods will be blocked up so that we can't do no huntin' at all."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Youngsters, if we intend to ketch any of them beaver, we had better do it to-day.

a sailing vessel with two masts; the mizzen is forward of the rudderpost

From this reading "Youngsters, if we intend to ketch any of them beaver, we had better do it to-day.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading The next morning, as soon as they had eaten their breakfast, the trapper went to the door, and, after listening, and looking at the sky a few moments, said:

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading The next morning, as soon as they had eaten their breakfast, the trapper went to the door, and, after listening, and looking at the sky a few moments, said:

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

engage in

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading The next morning, as soon as they had eaten their breakfast, the trapper went to the door, and, after listening, and looking at the sky a few moments, said:

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning, as soon as they had eaten their breakfast, the trapper went to the door, and, after listening, and looking at the sky a few moments, said:

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning, as soon as they had eaten their breakfast, the trapper went to the door, and, after listening, and looking at the sky a few moments, said:

not any; not one

From this reading We are goin' to have a storm as is a storm, an' afore two days the woods will be blocked up so that we can't do no huntin' at all."

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Youngsters, if we intend to ketch any of them beaver, we had better do it to-day.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The next morning, as soon as they had eaten their breakfast, the trapper went to the door, and, after listening, and looking at the sky a few moments, said:

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The next morning, as soon as they had eaten their breakfast, the trapper went to the door, and, after listening, and looking at the sky a few moments, said:

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We are goin' to have a storm as is a storm, an' afore two days the woods will be blocked up so that we can't do no huntin' at all."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

in the near future

From this reading The next morning, as soon as they had eaten their breakfast, the trapper went to the door, and, after listening, and looking at the sky a few moments, said:

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading We are goin' to have a storm as is a storm, an' afore two days the woods will be blocked up so that we can't do no huntin' at all."

a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We are goin' to have a storm as is a storm, an' afore two days the woods will be blocked up so that we can't do no huntin' at all."

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

From this reading The next morning, as soon as they had eaten their breakfast, the trapper went to the door, and, after listening, and looking at the sky a few moments, said:

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The next morning, as soon as they had eaten their breakfast, the trapper went to the door, and, after listening, and looking at the sky a few moments, said:

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Youngsters, if we intend to ketch any of them beaver, we had better do it to-day.

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

From this reading The next morning, as soon as they had eaten their breakfast, the trapper went to the door, and, after listening, and looking at the sky a few moments, said:

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

From this reading The next morning, as soon as they had eaten their breakfast, the trapper went to the door, and, after listening, and looking at the sky a few moments, said:

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From this reading "Youngsters, if we intend to ketch any of them beaver, we had better do it to-day.

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

From this reading The next morning, as soon as they had eaten their breakfast, the trapper went to the door, and, after listening, and looking at the sky a few moments, said:

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading We are goin' to have a storm as is a storm, an' afore two days the woods will be blocked up so that we can't do no huntin' at all."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading We are goin' to have a storm as is a storm, an' afore two days the woods will be blocked up so that we can't do no huntin' at all."

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

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Youngsters, if we intend to ketch any of them beaver, we had better do it to-day.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The next morning, as soon as they had eaten their breakfast, the trapper went to the door, and, after listening, and looking at the sky a few moments, said:

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

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading We are goin' to have a storm as is a storm, an' afore two days the woods will be blocked up so that we can't do no huntin' at all."

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading We are goin' to have a storm as is a storm, an' afore two days the woods will be blocked up so that we can't do no huntin' at all."

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Frank and George were eager to accompany the trapper, for beaver-hunting was something entirely new to them; but Archie and Harry concluded to make another attempt to capture the black fox; for the trapper's description of his swiftness and cunning had rendered him an object worthy of attention, and made the young hunters more anxious than ever to catch him.

plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex

From this reading "Youngsters, if we intend to ketch any of them beaver, we had better do it to-day.