used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Killing a Buck with Seven Skins.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tom had a great many cabins or caves between the Water Gap and Shohola, and was never at a loss for a place to stay over night.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Any family living on the border was anxious and willing to board him; for during his stay they were sure of being provided with plenty of game and living on the fat of the land.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any family living on the border was anxious and willing to board him; for during his stay they were sure of being provided with plenty of game and living on the fat of the land.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tom had a great many cabins or caves between the Water Gap and Shohola, and was never at a loss for a place to stay over night.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Any family living on the border was anxious and willing to board him; for during his stay they were sure of being provided with plenty of game and living on the fat of the land.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Tom had a great many cabins or caves between the Water Gap and Shohola, and was never at a loss for a place to stay over night.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Any family living on the border was anxious and willing to board him; for during his stay they were sure of being provided with plenty of game and living on the fat of the land.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Any family living on the border was anxious and willing to board him; for during his stay they were sure of being provided with plenty of game and living on the fat of the land.
BuckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading Killing a Buck with Seven Skins.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he usually wintered at the house of some mutual friend, and the terms upon which he stayed was that he should furnish the winter meat.
cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Tom had a great many cabins or caves between the Water Gap and Shohola, and was never at a loss for a place to stay over night.
cavesnounUS /keɪvz/
plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Tom had a great many cabins or caves between the Water Gap and Shohola, and was never at a loss for a place to stay over night.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading On one occasion winter set in earlier than usual and he did not have his usual supply of venison on hand to supply the table of the friend with whom he intended to winter.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Any family living on the border was anxious and willing to board him; for during his stay they were sure of being provided with plenty of game and living on the fat of the land.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading On one occasion winter set in earlier than usual and he did not have his usual supply of venison on hand to supply the table of the friend with whom he intended to winter.
a social unit living together
From this reading Any family living on the border was anxious and willing to board him; for during his stay they were sure of being provided with plenty of game and living on the fat of the land.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading Any family living on the border was anxious and willing to board him; for during his stay they were sure of being provided with plenty of game and living on the fat of the land.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tom had a great many cabins or caves between the Water Gap and Shohola, and was never at a loss for a place to stay over night.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But he usually wintered at the house of some mutual friend, and the terms upon which he stayed was that he should furnish the winter meat.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading But he usually wintered at the house of some mutual friend, and the terms upon which he stayed was that he should furnish the winter meat.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Any family living on the border was anxious and willing to board him; for during his stay they were sure of being provided with plenty of game and living on the fat of the land.
GapnounUS /ɡæp/
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading Tom had a great many cabins or caves between the Water Gap and Shohola, and was never at a loss for a place to stay over night.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Tom had a great many cabins or caves between the Water Gap and Shohola, and was never at a loss for a place to stay over night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tom had a great many cabins or caves between the Water Gap and Shohola, and was never at a loss for a place to stay over night.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On one occasion winter set in earlier than usual and he did not have his usual supply of venison on hand to supply the table of the friend with whom he intended to winter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On one occasion winter set in earlier than usual and he did not have his usual supply of venison on hand to supply the table of the friend with whom he intended to winter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he usually wintered at the house of some mutual friend, and the terms upon which he stayed was that he should furnish the winter meat.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Any family living on the border was anxious and willing to board him; for during his stay they were sure of being provided with plenty of game and living on the fat of the land.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Any family living on the border was anxious and willing to board him; for during his stay they were sure of being provided with plenty of game and living on the fat of the land.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But he usually wintered at the house of some mutual friend, and the terms upon which he stayed was that he should furnish the winter meat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On one occasion winter set in earlier than usual and he did not have his usual supply of venison on hand to supply the table of the friend with whom he intended to winter.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading On one occasion winter set in earlier than usual and he did not have his usual supply of venison on hand to supply the table of the friend with whom he intended to winter.
KillingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading Killing a Buck with Seven Skins.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Any family living on the border was anxious and willing to board him; for during his stay they were sure of being provided with plenty of game and living on the fat of the land.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Any family living on the border was anxious and willing to board him; for during his stay they were sure of being provided with plenty of game and living on the fat of the land.
something that is lost
From this reading Tom had a great many cabins or caves between the Water Gap and Shohola, and was never at a loss for a place to stay over night.
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 Tom had a great many cabins or caves between the Water Gap and Shohola, and was never at a loss for a place to stay over night.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading But he usually wintered at the house of some mutual friend, and the terms upon which he stayed was that he should furnish the winter meat.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading But he usually wintered at the house of some mutual friend, and the terms upon which he stayed was that he should furnish the winter meat.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Tom had a great many cabins or caves between the Water Gap and Shohola, and was never at a loss for a place to stay over night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Tom had a great many cabins or caves between the Water Gap and Shohola, and was never at a loss for a place to stay over night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On one occasion winter set in earlier than usual and he did not have his usual supply of venison on hand to supply the table of the friend with whom he intended to winter.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On one occasion winter set in earlier than usual and he did not have his usual supply of venison on hand to supply the table of the friend with whom he intended to winter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But he usually wintered at the house of some mutual friend, and the terms upon which he stayed was that he should furnish the winter meat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Any family living on the border was anxious and willing to board him; for during his stay they were sure of being provided with plenty of game and living on the fat of the land.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On one occasion winter set in earlier than usual and he did not have his usual supply of venison on hand to supply the table of the friend with whom he intended to winter.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Tom had a great many cabins or caves between the Water Gap and Shohola, and was never at a loss for a place to stay over night.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Tom had a great many cabins or caves between the Water Gap and Shohola, and was never at a loss for a place to stay over night.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Tom had a great many cabins or caves between the Water Gap and Shohola, and was never at a loss for a place to stay over night.
a full supply
From this reading Any family living on the border was anxious and willing to board him; for during his stay they were sure of being provided with plenty of game and living on the fat of the land.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Any family living on the border was anxious and willing to board him; for during his stay they were sure of being provided with plenty of game and living on the fat of the land.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On one occasion winter set in earlier than usual and he did not have his usual supply of venison on hand to supply the table of the friend with whom he intended to winter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Killing a Buck with Seven Skins.
Shohola
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From this reading Tom had a great many cabins or caves between the Water Gap and Shohola, and was never at a loss for a place to stay over night.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But he usually wintered at the house of some mutual friend, and the terms upon which he stayed was that he should furnish the winter meat.
SkinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Killing a Buck with Seven Skins.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But he usually wintered at the house of some mutual friend, and the terms upon which he stayed was that he should furnish the winter meat.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Tom had a great many cabins or caves between the Water Gap and Shohola, and was never at a loss for a place to stay over night.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But he usually wintered at the house of some mutual friend, and the terms upon which he stayed was that he should furnish the winter meat.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading On one occasion winter set in earlier than usual and he did not have his usual supply of venison on hand to supply the table of the friend with whom he intended to winter.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Any family living on the border was anxious and willing to board him; for during his stay they were sure of being provided with plenty of game and living on the fat of the land.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading On one occasion winter set in earlier than usual and he did not have his usual supply of venison on hand to supply the table of the friend with whom he intended to winter.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading But he usually wintered at the house of some mutual friend, and the terms upon which he stayed was that he should furnish the winter meat.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On one occasion winter set in earlier than usual and he did not have his usual supply of venison on hand to supply the table of the friend with whom he intended to winter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he usually wintered at the house of some mutual friend, and the terms upon which he stayed was that he should furnish the winter meat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tom had a great many cabins or caves between the Water Gap and Shohola, and was never at a loss for a place to stay over night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Any family living on the border was anxious and willing to board him; for during his stay they were sure of being provided with plenty of game and living on the fat of the land.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tom had a great many cabins or caves between the Water Gap and Shohola, and was never at a loss for a place to stay over night.
male cat
From this reading Tom had a great many cabins or caves between the Water Gap and Shohola, and was never at a loss for a place to stay over night.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But he usually wintered at the house of some mutual friend, and the terms upon which he stayed was that he should furnish the winter meat.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading On one occasion winter set in earlier than usual and he did not have his usual supply of venison on hand to supply the table of the friend with whom he intended to winter.
under normal conditions
From this reading But he usually wintered at the house of some mutual friend, and the terms upon which he stayed was that he should furnish the winter meat.
venisonnounUS /ˈvenəsən/
meat from a deer used as food
From this reading On one occasion winter set in earlier than usual and he did not have his usual supply of venison on hand to supply the table of the friend with whom he intended to winter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom had a great many cabins or caves between the Water Gap and Shohola, and was never at a loss for a place to stay over night.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Tom had a great many cabins or caves between the Water Gap and Shohola, and was never at a loss for a place to stay over night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Any family living on the border was anxious and willing to board him; for during his stay they were sure of being provided with plenty of game and living on the fat of the land.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But he usually wintered at the house of some mutual friend, and the terms upon which he stayed was that he should furnish the winter meat.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On one occasion winter set in earlier than usual and he did not have his usual supply of venison on hand to supply the table of the friend with whom he intended to winter.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Any family living on the border was anxious and willing to board him; for during his stay they were sure of being provided with plenty of game and living on the fat of the land.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading But he usually wintered at the house of some mutual friend, and the terms upon which he stayed was that he should furnish the winter meat.
winteredverbUS /ˈwɪntərd/
past form of “winter” — spend the winter
From this reading But he usually wintered at the house of some mutual friend, and the terms upon which he stayed was that he should furnish the winter meat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Killing a Buck with Seven Skins.
