Chapter V

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

From this reading Following Deer Creek to the ridge of the Black Hills, they crossed the mountain on to the waters of the Medicine Bow, and here they discovered a few lodges, and La Bonté set his first trap.

later than; following

From this reading Taking a trap from “sack,” the old hunter, after setting the trigger, placed it carefully under the water, where the “slide” entered the stream, securing the chain to the stem of a sappling on the bank; while a stick, also attached to the trap by a thong, floated down the stream, to mark the position of the trap, should the animal carry it away.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Along these they hunted unsuccessfully for beaver “sign,” and it was evident the spring hunt had almost exterminated the animal in this vicinity.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Along these they hunted unsuccessfully for beaver “sign,” and it was evident the spring hunt had almost exterminated the animal in this vicinity.

in addition

From this reading Taking a trap from “sack,” the old hunter, after setting the trigger, placed it carefully under the water, where the “slide” entered the stream, securing the chain to the stem of a sappling on the bank; while a stick, also attached to the trap by a thong, floated down the stream, to mark the position of the trap, should the animal carry it away.

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

From this reading La Bonté and his companions proceeded up the river, the Black Hills on their left hand, from which several small creeks or feeders swell the waters of the North Fork.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Along these they hunted unsuccessfully for beaver “sign,” and it was evident the spring hunt had almost exterminated the animal in this vicinity.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading He and old Luke finding “cuttings” near the camp, followed the “sign” along the bank until the practised eye of the latter discovered a “slide,” where the beaver had ascended the bank to chop the trunk of a cotton wood, and convey the bark to its lodge.

being joined in close association

From this reading Taking a trap from “sack,” the old hunter, after setting the trigger, placed it carefully under the water, where the “slide” entered the stream, securing the chain to the stem of a sappling on the bank; while a stick, also attached to the trap by a thong, floated down the stream, to mark the position of the trap, should the animal carry it away.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Taking a trap from “sack,” the old hunter, after setting the trigger, placed it carefully under the water, where the “slide” entered the stream, securing the chain to the stem of a sappling on the bank; while a stick, also attached to the trap by a thong, floated down the stream, to mark the position of the trap, should the animal carry it away.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading He and old Luke finding “cuttings” near the camp, followed the “sign” along the bank until the practised eye of the latter discovered a “slide,” where the beaver had ascended the bank to chop the trunk of a cotton wood, and convey the bark to its lodge.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading He and old Luke finding “cuttings” near the camp, followed the “sign” along the bank until the practised eye of the latter discovered a “slide,” where the beaver had ascended the bank to chop the trunk of a cotton wood, and convey the bark to its lodge.

the soft brown fur of the beaver

From this reading Along these they hunted unsuccessfully for beaver “sign,” and it was evident the spring hunt had almost exterminated the animal in this vicinity.

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

From this reading La Bonté and his companions proceeded up the river, the Black Hills on their left hand, from which several small creeks or feeders swell the waters of the North Fork.

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

From this reading La Bonté and his companions proceeded up the river, the Black Hills on their left hand, from which several small creeks or feeders swell the waters of the North Fork.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading Following Deer Creek to the ridge of the Black Hills, they crossed the mountain on to the waters of the Medicine Bow, and here they discovered a few lodges, and La Bonté set his first trap.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Taking a trap from “sack,” the old hunter, after setting the trigger, placed it carefully under the water, where the “slide” entered the stream, securing the chain to the stem of a sappling on the bank; while a stick, also attached to the trap by a thong, floated down the stream, to mark the position of the trap, should the animal carry it away.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading He and old Luke finding “cuttings” near the camp, followed the “sign” along the bank until the practised eye of the latter discovered a “slide,” where the beaver had ascended the bank to chop the trunk of a cotton wood, and convey the bark to its lodge.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Taking a trap from “sack,” the old hunter, after setting the trigger, placed it carefully under the water, where the “slide” entered the stream, securing the chain to the stem of a sappling on the bank; while a stick, also attached to the trap by a thong, floated down the stream, to mark the position of the trap, should the animal carry it away.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Taking a trap from “sack,” the old hunter, after setting the trigger, placed it carefully under the water, where the “slide” entered the stream, securing the chain to the stem of a sappling on the bank; while a stick, also attached to the trap by a thong, floated down the stream, to mark the position of the trap, should the animal carry it away.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading Taking a trap from “sack,” the old hunter, after setting the trigger, placed it carefully under the water, where the “slide” entered the stream, securing the chain to the stem of a sappling on the bank; while a stick, also attached to the trap by a thong, floated down the stream, to mark the position of the trap, should the animal carry it away.

cut into pieces

From this reading He and old Luke finding “cuttings” near the camp, followed the “sign” along the bank until the practised eye of the latter discovered a “slide,” where the beaver had ascended the bank to chop the trunk of a cotton wood, and convey the bark to its lodge.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading La Bonté and his companions proceeded up the river, the Black Hills on their left hand, from which several small creeks or feeders swell the waters of the North Fork.

(of information) make known; pass on

From this reading He and old Luke finding “cuttings” near the camp, followed the “sign” along the bank until the practised eye of the latter discovered a “slide,” where the beaver had ascended the bank to chop the trunk of a cotton wood, and convey the bark to its lodge.

soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

From this reading He and old Luke finding “cuttings” near the camp, followed the “sign” along the bank until the practised eye of the latter discovered a “slide,” where the beaver had ascended the bank to chop the trunk of a cotton wood, and convey the bark to its lodge.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading Following Deer Creek to the ridge of the Black Hills, they crossed the mountain on to the waters of the Medicine Bow, and here they discovered a few lodges, and La Bonté set his first trap.

plural of “creek” — a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading La Bonté and his companions proceeded up the river, the Black Hills on their left hand, from which several small creeks or feeders swell the waters of the North Fork.

placed crosswise

From this reading Following Deer Creek to the ridge of the Black Hills, they crossed the mountain on to the waters of the Medicine Bow, and here they discovered a few lodges, and La Bonté set his first trap.

plural of “cutting” — the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading He and old Luke finding “cuttings” near the camp, followed the “sign” along the bank until the practised eye of the latter discovered a “slide,” where the beaver had ascended the bank to chop the trunk of a cotton wood, and convey the bark to its lodge.

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

From this reading Following Deer Creek to the ridge of the Black Hills, they crossed the mountain on to the waters of the Medicine Bow, and here they discovered a few lodges, and La Bonté set his first trap.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Following Deer Creek to the ridge of the Black Hills, they crossed the mountain on to the waters of the Medicine Bow, and here they discovered a few lodges, and La Bonté set his first trap.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Taking a trap from “sack,” the old hunter, after setting the trigger, placed it carefully under the water, where the “slide” entered the stream, securing the chain to the stem of a sappling on the bank; while a stick, also attached to the trap by a thong, floated down the stream, to mark the position of the trap, should the animal carry it away.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Taking a trap from “sack,” the old hunter, after setting the trigger, placed it carefully under the water, where the “slide” entered the stream, securing the chain to the stem of a sappling on the bank; while a stick, also attached to the trap by a thong, floated down the stream, to mark the position of the trap, should the animal carry it away.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Along these they hunted unsuccessfully for beaver “sign,” and it was evident the spring hunt had almost exterminated the animal in this vicinity.

destroyed completely

From this reading Along these they hunted unsuccessfully for beaver “sign,” and it was evident the spring hunt had almost exterminated the animal in this vicinity.

the organ of sight

From this reading He and old Luke finding “cuttings” near the camp, followed the “sign” along the bank until the practised eye of the latter discovered a “slide,” where the beaver had ascended the bank to chop the trunk of a cotton wood, and convey the bark to its lodge.

plural of “feeder” — an animal being fattened or suitable for fattening

From this reading La Bonté and his companions proceeded up the river, the Black Hills on their left hand, from which several small creeks or feeders swell the waters of the North Fork.

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

From this reading Following Deer Creek to the ridge of the Black Hills, they crossed the mountain on to the waters of the Medicine Bow, and here they discovered a few lodges, and La Bonté set his first trap.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading He and old Luke finding “cuttings” near the camp, followed the “sign” along the bank until the practised eye of the latter discovered a “slide,” where the beaver had ascended the bank to chop the trunk of a cotton wood, and convey the bark to its lodge.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Following Deer Creek to the ridge of the Black Hills, they crossed the mountain on to the waters of the Medicine Bow, and here they discovered a few lodges, and La Bonté set his first trap.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Taking a trap from “sack,” the old hunter, after setting the trigger, placed it carefully under the water, where the “slide” entered the stream, securing the chain to the stem of a sappling on the bank; while a stick, also attached to the trap by a thong, floated down the stream, to mark the position of the trap, should the animal carry it away.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading He and old Luke finding “cuttings” near the camp, followed the “sign” along the bank until the practised eye of the latter discovered a “slide,” where the beaver had ascended the bank to chop the trunk of a cotton wood, and convey the bark to its lodge.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Following Deer Creek to the ridge of the Black Hills, they crossed the mountain on to the waters of the Medicine Bow, and here they discovered a few lodges, and La Bonté set his first trap.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Along these they hunted unsuccessfully for beaver “sign,” and it was evident the spring hunt had almost exterminated the animal in this vicinity.

cutlery used for serving and eating food

From this reading La Bonté and his companions proceeded up the river, the Black Hills on their left hand, from which several small creeks or feeders swell the waters of the North Fork.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading La Bonté and his companions proceeded up the river, the Black Hills on their left hand, from which several small creeks or feeders swell the waters of the North Fork.

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

From this reading Along these they hunted unsuccessfully for beaver “sign,” and it was evident the spring hunt had almost exterminated the animal in this vicinity.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading La Bonté and his companions proceeded up the river, the Black Hills on their left hand, from which several small creeks or feeders swell the waters of the North Fork.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He and old Luke finding “cuttings” near the camp, followed the “sign” along the bank until the practised eye of the latter discovered a “slide,” where the beaver had ascended the bank to chop the trunk of a cotton wood, and convey the bark to its lodge.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Following Deer Creek to the ridge of the Black Hills, they crossed the mountain on to the waters of the Medicine Bow, and here they discovered a few lodges, and La Bonté set his first trap.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading La Bonté and his companions proceeded up the river, the Black Hills on their left hand, from which several small creeks or feeders swell the waters of the North Fork.

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

From this reading La Bonté and his companions proceeded up the river, the Black Hills on their left hand, from which several small creeks or feeders swell the waters of the North Fork.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading Along these they hunted unsuccessfully for beaver “sign,” and it was evident the spring hunt had almost exterminated the animal in this vicinity.

reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted

From this reading Along these they hunted unsuccessfully for beaver “sign,” and it was evident the spring hunt had almost exterminated the animal in this vicinity.

someone who hunts game

From this reading Taking a trap from “sack,” the old hunter, after setting the trigger, placed it carefully under the water, where the “slide” entered the stream, securing the chain to the stem of a sappling on the bank; while a stick, also attached to the trap by a thong, floated down the stream, to mark the position of the trap, should the animal carry it away.

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

From this reading Along these they hunted unsuccessfully for beaver “sign,” and it was evident the spring hunt had almost exterminated the animal in this vicinity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Along these they hunted unsuccessfully for beaver “sign,” and it was evident the spring hunt had almost exterminated the animal in this vicinity.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He and old Luke finding “cuttings” near the camp, followed the “sign” along the bank until the practised eye of the latter discovered a “slide,” where the beaver had ascended the bank to chop the trunk of a cotton wood, and convey the bark to its lodge.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading La Bonté and his companions proceeded up the river, the Black Hills on their left hand, from which several small creeks or feeders swell the waters of the North Fork.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading He and old Luke finding “cuttings” near the camp, followed the “sign” along the bank until the practised eye of the latter discovered a “slide,” where the beaver had ascended the bank to chop the trunk of a cotton wood, and convey the bark to its lodge.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading La Bonté and his companions proceeded up the river, the Black Hills on their left hand, from which several small creeks or feeders swell the waters of the North Fork.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading He and old Luke finding “cuttings” near the camp, followed the “sign” along the bank until the practised eye of the latter discovered a “slide,” where the beaver had ascended the bank to chop the trunk of a cotton wood, and convey the bark to its lodge.

plural of “lodge” — English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940)

From this reading Following Deer Creek to the ridge of the Black Hills, they crossed the mountain on to the waters of the Medicine Bow, and here they discovered a few lodges, and La Bonté set his first trap.

(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel

From this reading He and old Luke finding “cuttings” near the camp, followed the “sign” along the bank until the practised eye of the latter discovered a “slide,” where the beaver had ascended the bank to chop the trunk of a cotton wood, and convey the bark to its lodge.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Taking a trap from “sack,” the old hunter, after setting the trigger, placed it carefully under the water, where the “slide” entered the stream, securing the chain to the stem of a sappling on the bank; while a stick, also attached to the trap by a thong, floated down the stream, to mark the position of the trap, should the animal carry it away.

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading Following Deer Creek to the ridge of the Black Hills, they crossed the mountain on to the waters of the Medicine Bow, and here they discovered a few lodges, and La Bonté set his first trap.

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

From this reading Following Deer Creek to the ridge of the Black Hills, they crossed the mountain on to the waters of the Medicine Bow, and here they discovered a few lodges, and La Bonté set his first trap.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading He and old Luke finding “cuttings” near the camp, followed the “sign” along the bank until the practised eye of the latter discovered a “slide,” where the beaver had ascended the bank to chop the trunk of a cotton wood, and convey the bark to its lodge.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading La Bonté and his companions proceeded up the river, the Black Hills on their left hand, from which several small creeks or feeders swell the waters of the North Fork.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading La Bonté and his companions proceeded up the river, the Black Hills on their left hand, from which several small creeks or feeders swell the waters of the North Fork.

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

From this reading He and old Luke finding “cuttings” near the camp, followed the “sign” along the bank until the practised eye of the latter discovered a “slide,” where the beaver had ascended the bank to chop the trunk of a cotton wood, and convey the bark to its lodge.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading La Bonté and his companions proceeded up the river, the Black Hills on their left hand, from which several small creeks or feeders swell the waters of the North Fork.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading La Bonté and his companions proceeded up the river, the Black Hills on their left hand, from which several small creeks or feeders swell the waters of the North Fork.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Taking a trap from “sack,” the old hunter, after setting the trigger, placed it carefully under the water, where the “slide” entered the stream, securing the chain to the stem of a sappling on the bank; while a stick, also attached to the trap by a thong, floated down the stream, to mark the position of the trap, should the animal carry it away.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Taking a trap from “sack,” the old hunter, after setting the trigger, placed it carefully under the water, where the “slide” entered the stream, securing the chain to the stem of a sappling on the bank; while a stick, also attached to the trap by a thong, floated down the stream, to mark the position of the trap, should the animal carry it away.

skillful after much practice

From this reading He and old Luke finding “cuttings” near the camp, followed the “sign” along the bank until the practised eye of the latter discovered a “slide,” where the beaver had ascended the bank to chop the trunk of a cotton wood, and convey the bark to its lodge.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading La Bonté and his companions proceeded up the river, the Black Hills on their left hand, from which several small creeks or feeders swell the waters of the North Fork.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading Following Deer Creek to the ridge of the Black Hills, they crossed the mountain on to the waters of the Medicine Bow, and here they discovered a few lodges, and La Bonté set his first trap.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading La Bonté and his companions proceeded up the river, the Black Hills on their left hand, from which several small creeks or feeders swell the waters of the North Fork.

a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

From this reading Taking a trap from “sack,” the old hunter, after setting the trigger, placed it carefully under the water, where the “slide” entered the stream, securing the chain to the stem of a sappling on the bank; while a stick, also attached to the trap by a thong, floated down the stream, to mark the position of the trap, should the animal carry it away.

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

From this reading Taking a trap from “sack,” the old hunter, after setting the trigger, placed it carefully under the water, where the “slide” entered the stream, securing the chain to the stem of a sappling on the bank; while a stick, also attached to the trap by a thong, floated down the stream, to mark the position of the trap, should the animal carry it away.

-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading Taking a trap from “sack,” the old hunter, after setting the trigger, placed it carefully under the water, where the “slide” entered the stream, securing the chain to the stem of a sappling on the bank; while a stick, also attached to the trap by a thong, floated down the stream, to mark the position of the trap, should the animal carry it away.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Following Deer Creek to the ridge of the Black Hills, they crossed the mountain on to the waters of the Medicine Bow, and here they discovered a few lodges, and La Bonté set his first trap.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Taking a trap from “sack,” the old hunter, after setting the trigger, placed it carefully under the water, where the “slide” entered the stream, securing the chain to the stem of a sappling on the bank; while a stick, also attached to the trap by a thong, floated down the stream, to mark the position of the trap, should the animal carry it away.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading La Bonté and his companions proceeded up the river, the Black Hills on their left hand, from which several small creeks or feeders swell the waters of the North Fork.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Taking a trap from “sack,” the old hunter, after setting the trigger, placed it carefully under the water, where the “slide” entered the stream, securing the chain to the stem of a sappling on the bank; while a stick, also attached to the trap by a thong, floated down the stream, to mark the position of the trap, should the animal carry it away.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Along these they hunted unsuccessfully for beaver “sign,” and it was evident the spring hunt had almost exterminated the animal in this vicinity.

a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study

From this reading He and old Luke finding “cuttings” near the camp, followed the “sign” along the bank until the practised eye of the latter discovered a “slide,” where the beaver had ascended the bank to chop the trunk of a cotton wood, and convey the bark to its lodge.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading La Bonté and his companions proceeded up the river, the Black Hills on their left hand, from which several small creeks or feeders swell the waters of the North Fork.

the season of growth

From this reading Along these they hunted unsuccessfully for beaver “sign,” and it was evident the spring hunt had almost exterminated the animal in this vicinity.

(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

From this reading Taking a trap from “sack,” the old hunter, after setting the trigger, placed it carefully under the water, where the “slide” entered the stream, securing the chain to the stem of a sappling on the bank; while a stick, also attached to the trap by a thong, floated down the stream, to mark the position of the trap, should the animal carry it away.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Taking a trap from “sack,” the old hunter, after setting the trigger, placed it carefully under the water, where the “slide” entered the stream, securing the chain to the stem of a sappling on the bank; while a stick, also attached to the trap by a thong, floated down the stream, to mark the position of the trap, should the animal carry it away.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Taking a trap from “sack,” the old hunter, after setting the trigger, placed it carefully under the water, where the “slide” entered the stream, securing the chain to the stem of a sappling on the bank; while a stick, also attached to the trap by a thong, floated down the stream, to mark the position of the trap, should the animal carry it away.

increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity

From this reading La Bonté and his companions proceeded up the river, the Black Hills on their left hand, from which several small creeks or feeders swell the waters of the North Fork.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Taking a trap from “sack,” the old hunter, after setting the trigger, placed it carefully under the water, where the “slide” entered the stream, securing the chain to the stem of a sappling on the bank; while a stick, also attached to the trap by a thong, floated down the stream, to mark the position of the trap, should the animal carry it away.

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

From this reading La Bonté and his companions proceeded up the river, the Black Hills on their left hand, from which several small creeks or feeders swell the waters of the North Fork.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading La Bonté and his companions proceeded up the river, the Black Hills on their left hand, from which several small creeks or feeders swell the waters of the North Fork.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Along these they hunted unsuccessfully for beaver “sign,” and it was evident the spring hunt had almost exterminated the animal in this vicinity.

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

From this reading Along these they hunted unsuccessfully for beaver “sign,” and it was evident the spring hunt had almost exterminated the animal in this vicinity.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Along these they hunted unsuccessfully for beaver “sign,” and it was evident the spring hunt had almost exterminated the animal in this vicinity.

leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip

From this reading Taking a trap from “sack,” the old hunter, after setting the trigger, placed it carefully under the water, where the “slide” entered the stream, securing the chain to the stem of a sappling on the bank; while a stick, also attached to the trap by a thong, floated down the stream, to mark the position of the trap, should the animal carry it away.

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

From this reading Following Deer Creek to the ridge of the Black Hills, they crossed the mountain on to the waters of the Medicine Bow, and here they discovered a few lodges, and La Bonté set his first trap.

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading Following Deer Creek to the ridge of the Black Hills, they crossed the mountain on to the waters of the Medicine Bow, and here they discovered a few lodges, and La Bonté set his first trap.

put in motion or move to act

From this reading Taking a trap from “sack,” the old hunter, after setting the trigger, placed it carefully under the water, where the “slide” entered the stream, securing the chain to the stem of a sappling on the bank; while a stick, also attached to the trap by a thong, floated down the stream, to mark the position of the trap, should the animal carry it away.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading He and old Luke finding “cuttings” near the camp, followed the “sign” along the bank until the practised eye of the latter discovered a “slide,” where the beaver had ascended the bank to chop the trunk of a cotton wood, and convey the bark to its lodge.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Taking a trap from “sack,” the old hunter, after setting the trigger, placed it carefully under the water, where the “slide” entered the stream, securing the chain to the stem of a sappling on the bank; while a stick, also attached to the trap by a thong, floated down the stream, to mark the position of the trap, should the animal carry it away.

without success

From this reading Along these they hunted unsuccessfully for beaver “sign,” and it was evident the spring hunt had almost exterminated the animal in this vicinity.

up to a particular time

From this reading He and old Luke finding “cuttings” near the camp, followed the “sign” along the bank until the practised eye of the latter discovered a “slide,” where the beaver had ascended the bank to chop the trunk of a cotton wood, and convey the bark to its lodge.

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

From this reading La Bonté and his companions proceeded up the river, the Black Hills on their left hand, from which several small creeks or feeders swell the waters of the North Fork.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Along these they hunted unsuccessfully for beaver “sign,” and it was evident the spring hunt had almost exterminated the animal in this vicinity.

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

From this reading Along these they hunted unsuccessfully for beaver “sign,” and it was evident the spring hunt had almost exterminated the animal in this vicinity.

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 Taking a trap from “sack,” the old hunter, after setting the trigger, placed it carefully under the water, where the “slide” entered the stream, securing the chain to the stem of a sappling on the bank; while a stick, also attached to the trap by a thong, floated down the stream, to mark the position of the trap, should the animal carry it away.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading La Bonté and his companions proceeded up the river, the Black Hills on their left hand, from which several small creeks or feeders swell the waters of the North Fork.

in or at the place that

From this reading He and old Luke finding “cuttings” near the camp, followed the “sign” along the bank until the practised eye of the latter discovered a “slide,” where the beaver had ascended the bank to chop the trunk of a cotton wood, and convey the bark to its lodge.

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From this reading La Bonté and his companions proceeded up the river, the Black Hills on their left hand, from which several small creeks or feeders swell the waters of the North Fork.

during the time that

From this reading Taking a trap from “sack,” the old hunter, after setting the trigger, placed it carefully under the water, where the “slide” entered the stream, securing the chain to the stem of a sappling on the bank; while a stick, also attached to the trap by a thong, floated down the stream, to mark the position of the trap, should the animal carry it away.

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From this reading He and old Luke finding “cuttings” near the camp, followed the “sign” along the bank until the practised eye of the latter discovered a “slide,” where the beaver had ascended the bank to chop the trunk of a cotton wood, and convey the bark to its lodge.