Chapter IV

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

From this reading They trapped a good deal and hunted occasionally.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Many a valuable fur of silver fox and marten and beaver were added to their stores, and the thick coat of the great white wolf, and the tawny one of the cougar, or mountain lion.

(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 In the midst of it all our two friends were thoroughly comfortable.

in addition

From this reading Two grizzlies of gigantic size also bit the dust--the redoubted "Old Ephraim" standing no chance whatever before the rifles of two such dead shots--while deer, both black-tailed and red, unable to make much running in the deep snow, fell an easy prey.

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

From this reading Two grizzlies of gigantic size also bit the dust--the redoubted "Old Ephraim" standing no chance whatever before the rifles of two such dead shots--while deer, both black-tailed and red, unable to make much running in the deep snow, fell an easy prey.

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

From this reading They trapped a good deal and hunted occasionally.

the soft brown fur of the beaver

From this reading Many a valuable fur of silver fox and marten and beaver were added to their stores, and the thick coat of the great white wolf, and the tawny one of the cougar, or mountain lion.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Two grizzlies of gigantic size also bit the dust--the redoubted "Old Ephraim" standing no chance whatever before the rifles of two such dead shots--while deer, both black-tailed and red, unable to make much running in the deep snow, fell an easy prey.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Two grizzlies of gigantic size also bit the dust--the redoubted "Old Ephraim" standing no chance whatever before the rifles of two such dead shots--while deer, both black-tailed and red, unable to make much running in the deep snow, fell an easy prey.

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

From this reading Two grizzlies of gigantic size also bit the dust--the redoubted "Old Ephraim" standing no chance whatever before the rifles of two such dead shots--while deer, both black-tailed and red, unable to make much running in the deep snow, fell an easy prey.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Two grizzlies of gigantic size also bit the dust--the redoubted "Old Ephraim" standing no chance whatever before the rifles of two such dead shots--while deer, both black-tailed and red, unable to make much running in the deep snow, fell an easy prey.

placed in a grave

From this reading The entrance to their cabin was all but buried in snow, but within it was thoroughly warm and snug.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The entrance to their cabin was all but buried in snow, but within it was thoroughly warm and snug.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading The entrance to their cabin was all but buried in snow, but within it was thoroughly warm and snug.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Two grizzlies of gigantic size also bit the dust--the redoubted "Old Ephraim" standing no chance whatever before the rifles of two such dead shots--while deer, both black-tailed and red, unable to make much running in the deep snow, fell an easy prey.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Many a valuable fur of silver fox and marten and beaver were added to their stores, and the thick coat of the great white wolf, and the tawny one of the cougar, or mountain lion.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading In the midst of it all our two friends were thoroughly comfortable.

large American feline resembling a lion

From this reading Many a valuable fur of silver fox and marten and beaver were added to their stores, and the thick coat of the great white wolf, and the tawny one of the cougar, or mountain lion.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Two grizzlies of gigantic size also bit the dust--the redoubted "Old Ephraim" standing no chance whatever before the rifles of two such dead shots--while deer, both black-tailed and red, unable to make much running in the deep snow, fell an easy prey.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading They trapped a good deal and hunted occasionally.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Two grizzlies of gigantic size also bit the dust--the redoubted "Old Ephraim" standing no chance whatever before the rifles of two such dead shots--while deer, both black-tailed and red, unable to make much running in the deep snow, fell an easy prey.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading Two grizzlies of gigantic size also bit the dust--the redoubted "Old Ephraim" standing no chance whatever before the rifles of two such dead shots--while deer, both black-tailed and red, unable to make much running in the deep snow, fell an easy prey.

remove the dust from

From this reading Two grizzlies of gigantic size also bit the dust--the redoubted "Old Ephraim" standing no chance whatever before the rifles of two such dead shots--while deer, both black-tailed and red, unable to make much running in the deep snow, fell an easy prey.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Two grizzlies of gigantic size also bit the dust--the redoubted "Old Ephraim" standing no chance whatever before the rifles of two such dead shots--while deer, both black-tailed and red, unable to make much running in the deep snow, fell an easy prey.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The entrance to their cabin was all but buried in snow, but within it was thoroughly warm and snug.

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

From this reading Two grizzlies of gigantic size also bit the dust--the redoubted "Old Ephraim" standing no chance whatever before the rifles of two such dead shots--while deer, both black-tailed and red, unable to make much running in the deep snow, fell an easy prey.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Two grizzlies of gigantic size also bit the dust--the redoubted "Old Ephraim" standing no chance whatever before the rifles of two such dead shots--while deer, both black-tailed and red, unable to make much running in the deep snow, fell an easy prey.

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

From this reading Many a valuable fur of silver fox and marten and beaver were added to their stores, and the thick coat of the great white wolf, and the tawny one of the cougar, or mountain lion.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading In the midst of it all our two friends were thoroughly comfortable.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading Many a valuable fur of silver fox and marten and beaver were added to their stores, and the thick coat of the great white wolf, and the tawny one of the cougar, or mountain lion.

so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth

From this reading Two grizzlies of gigantic size also bit the dust--the redoubted "Old Ephraim" standing no chance whatever before the rifles of two such dead shots--while deer, both black-tailed and red, unable to make much running in the deep snow, fell an easy prey.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading They trapped a good deal and hunted occasionally.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Many a valuable fur of silver fox and marten and beaver were added to their stores, and the thick coat of the great white wolf, and the tawny one of the cougar, or mountain lion.

plural of “grizzly” — powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America

From this reading Two grizzlies of gigantic size also bit the dust--the redoubted "Old Ephraim" standing no chance whatever before the rifles of two such dead shots--while deer, both black-tailed and red, unable to make much running in the deep snow, fell an easy prey.

reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted

From this reading They trapped a good deal and hunted occasionally.

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

From this reading In the midst of it all our two friends were thoroughly comfortable.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the midst of it all our two friends were thoroughly comfortable.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading Many a valuable fur of silver fox and marten and beaver were added to their stores, and the thick coat of the great white wolf, and the tawny one of the cougar, or mountain lion.

engage in

From this reading Two grizzlies of gigantic size also bit the dust--the redoubted "Old Ephraim" standing no chance whatever before the rifles of two such dead shots--while deer, both black-tailed and red, unable to make much running in the deep snow, fell an easy prey.

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 Many a valuable fur of silver fox and marten and beaver were added to their stores, and the thick coat of the great white wolf, and the tawny one of the cougar, or mountain lion.

agile slender-bodied arboreal mustelids somewhat larger than weasels

From this reading Many a valuable fur of silver fox and marten and beaver were added to their stores, and the thick coat of the great white wolf, and the tawny one of the cougar, or mountain lion.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading In the midst of it all our two friends were thoroughly comfortable.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Many a valuable fur of silver fox and marten and beaver were added to their stores, and the thick coat of the great white wolf, and the tawny one of the cougar, or mountain lion.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Two grizzlies of gigantic size also bit the dust--the redoubted "Old Ephraim" standing no chance whatever before the rifles of two such dead shots--while deer, both black-tailed and red, unable to make much running in the deep snow, fell an easy prey.

not any; not one

From this reading Two grizzlies of gigantic size also bit the dust--the redoubted "Old Ephraim" standing no chance whatever before the rifles of two such dead shots--while deer, both black-tailed and red, unable to make much running in the deep snow, fell an easy prey.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading They trapped a good deal and hunted occasionally.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the midst of it all our two friends were thoroughly comfortable.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Two grizzlies of gigantic size also bit the dust--the redoubted "Old Ephraim" standing no chance whatever before the rifles of two such dead shots--while deer, both black-tailed and red, unable to make much running in the deep snow, fell an easy prey.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Many a valuable fur of silver fox and marten and beaver were added to their stores, and the thick coat of the great white wolf, and the tawny one of the cougar, or mountain lion.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Many a valuable fur of silver fox and marten and beaver were added to their stores, and the thick coat of the great white wolf, and the tawny one of the cougar, or mountain lion.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading In the midst of it all our two friends were thoroughly comfortable.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading Two grizzlies of gigantic size also bit the dust--the redoubted "Old Ephraim" standing no chance whatever before the rifles of two such dead shots--while deer, both black-tailed and red, unable to make much running in the deep snow, fell an easy prey.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Two grizzlies of gigantic size also bit the dust--the redoubted "Old Ephraim" standing no chance whatever before the rifles of two such dead shots--while deer, both black-tailed and red, unable to make much running in the deep snow, fell an easy prey.

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

From this reading Two grizzlies of gigantic size also bit the dust--the redoubted "Old Ephraim" standing no chance whatever before the rifles of two such dead shots--while deer, both black-tailed and red, unable to make much running in the deep snow, fell an easy prey.

plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore

From this reading Two grizzlies of gigantic size also bit the dust--the redoubted "Old Ephraim" standing no chance whatever before the rifles of two such dead shots--while deer, both black-tailed and red, unable to make much running in the deep snow, fell an easy prey.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Two grizzlies of gigantic size also bit the dust--the redoubted "Old Ephraim" standing no chance whatever before the rifles of two such dead shots--while deer, both black-tailed and red, unable to make much running in the deep snow, fell an easy prey.

plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Two grizzlies of gigantic size also bit the dust--the redoubted "Old Ephraim" standing no chance whatever before the rifles of two such dead shots--while deer, both black-tailed and red, unable to make much running in the deep snow, fell an easy prey.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Many a valuable fur of silver fox and marten and beaver were added to their stores, and the thick coat of the great white wolf, and the tawny one of the cougar, or mountain lion.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading Two grizzlies of gigantic size also bit the dust--the redoubted "Old Ephraim" standing no chance whatever before the rifles of two such dead shots--while deer, both black-tailed and red, unable to make much running in the deep snow, fell an easy prey.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Two grizzlies of gigantic size also bit the dust--the redoubted "Old Ephraim" standing no chance whatever before the rifles of two such dead shots--while deer, both black-tailed and red, unable to make much running in the deep snow, fell an easy prey.

offering safety; well protected or concealed

From this reading The entrance to their cabin was all but buried in snow, but within it was thoroughly warm and snug.

having a supporting base

From this reading Two grizzlies of gigantic size also bit the dust--the redoubted "Old Ephraim" standing no chance whatever before the rifles of two such dead shots--while deer, both black-tailed and red, unable to make much running in the deep snow, fell an easy prey.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Many a valuable fur of silver fox and marten and beaver were added to their stores, and the thick coat of the great white wolf, and the tawny one of the cougar, or mountain lion.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Two grizzlies of gigantic size also bit the dust--the redoubted "Old Ephraim" standing no chance whatever before the rifles of two such dead shots--while deer, both black-tailed and red, unable to make much running in the deep snow, fell an easy prey.

of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather

From this reading Many a valuable fur of silver fox and marten and beaver were added to their stores, and the thick coat of the great white wolf, and the tawny one of the cougar, or mountain lion.

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

From this reading In the midst of it all our two friends were thoroughly comfortable.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Many a valuable fur of silver fox and marten and beaver were added to their stores, and the thick coat of the great white wolf, and the tawny one of the cougar, or mountain lion.

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

From this reading They trapped a good deal and hunted occasionally.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Many a valuable fur of silver fox and marten and beaver were added to their stores, and the thick coat of the great white wolf, and the tawny one of the cougar, or mountain lion.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading In the midst of it all our two friends were thoroughly comfortable.

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

From this reading Many a valuable fur of silver fox and marten and beaver were added to their stores, and the thick coat of the great white wolf, and the tawny one of the cougar, or mountain lion.

forced to turn and face attackers

From this reading They trapped a good deal and hunted occasionally.

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

From this reading In the midst of it all our two friends were thoroughly comfortable.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading Two grizzlies of gigantic size also bit the dust--the redoubted "Old Ephraim" standing no chance whatever before the rifles of two such dead shots--while deer, both black-tailed and red, unable to make much running in the deep snow, fell an easy prey.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading Many a valuable fur of silver fox and marten and beaver were added to their stores, and the thick coat of the great white wolf, and the tawny one of the cougar, or mountain lion.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The entrance to their cabin was all but buried in snow, but within it was thoroughly warm and snug.

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

From this reading The entrance to their cabin was all but buried in snow, but within it was thoroughly warm and snug.

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

From this reading In the midst of it all our two friends were thoroughly comfortable.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Two grizzlies of gigantic size also bit the dust--the redoubted "Old Ephraim" standing no chance whatever before the rifles of two such dead shots--while deer, both black-tailed and red, unable to make much running in the deep snow, fell an easy prey.

during the time that

From this reading Two grizzlies of gigantic size also bit the dust--the redoubted "Old Ephraim" standing no chance whatever before the rifles of two such dead shots--while deer, both black-tailed and red, unable to make much running in the deep snow, fell an easy prey.

a Caucasian

From this reading Many a valuable fur of silver fox and marten and beaver were added to their stores, and the thick coat of the great white wolf, and the tawny one of the cougar, or mountain lion.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The entrance to their cabin was all but buried in snow, but within it was thoroughly warm and snug.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading Many a valuable fur of silver fox and marten and beaver were added to their stores, and the thick coat of the great white wolf, and the tawny one of the cougar, or mountain lion.