adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In two hours the red man reached the trapper's shanty, and at once, without hesitation or delicacy, set about a thorough examination of its contents.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In two hours the red man reached the trapper's shanty, and at once, without hesitation or delicacy, set about a thorough examination of its contents.
absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading In another bundle, he discovered the beaver that had killed itself, for there was the dark band across its back.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In two hours the red man reached the trapper's shanty, and at once, without hesitation or delicacy, set about a thorough examination of its contents.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In another bundle, he discovered the beaver that had killed itself, for there was the dark band across its back.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In two hours the red man reached the trapper's shanty, and at once, without hesitation or delicacy, set about a thorough examination of its contents.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In another bundle, he discovered the beaver that had killed itself, for there was the dark band across its back.
bandnounUS /bænd/
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading In another bundle, he discovered the beaver that had killed itself, for there was the dark band across its back.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The martens he could not be sure of, but he had a strong suspicion that most of this fur came out of his own traps.
beavernounUS /ˈbiːvər/
the soft brown fur of the beaver
From this reading In another bundle, he discovered the beaver that had killed itself, for there was the dark band across its back.
bunchesnounUS /ˈbʌntʃəz/
plural of “bunch” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading In another bundle, he discovered the beaver that had killed itself, for there was the dark band across its back.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The martens he could not be sure of, but he had a strong suspicion that most of this fur came out of his own traps.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading Of course there was the toboggan on the roof, and in fairly good condition for such a shiftless owner.
contentsnounUS /ˈkɑːntents/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading In two hours the red man reached the trapper's shanty, and at once, without hesitation or delicacy, set about a thorough examination of its contents.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The martens he could not be sure of, but he had a strong suspicion that most of this fur came out of his own traps.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course there was the toboggan on the roof, and in fairly good condition for such a shiftless owner.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading In another bundle, he discovered the beaver that had killed itself, for there was the dark band across its back.
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading In two hours the red man reached the trapper's shanty, and at once, without hesitation or delicacy, set about a thorough examination of its contents.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading In another bundle, he discovered the beaver that had killed itself, for there was the dark band across its back.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading In two hours the red man reached the trapper's shanty, and at once, without hesitation or delicacy, set about a thorough examination of its contents.
fairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Of course there was the toboggan on the roof, and in fairly good condition for such a shiftless owner.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course there was the toboggan on the roof, and in fairly good condition for such a shiftless owner.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
furnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Of course there was the toboggan on the roof, and in fairly good condition for such a shiftless owner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
hangingnounUS /ˈhæŋɪŋ/
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading In two hours the red man reached the trapper's shanty, and at once, without hesitation or delicacy, set about a thorough examination of its contents.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The martens he could not be sure of, but he had a strong suspicion that most of this fur came out of his own traps.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In two hours the red man reached the trapper's shanty, and at once, without hesitation or delicacy, set about a thorough examination of its contents.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In two hours the red man reached the trapper's shanty, and at once, without hesitation or delicacy, set about a thorough examination of its contents.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In two hours the red man reached the trapper's shanty, and at once, without hesitation or delicacy, set about a thorough examination of its contents.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading In another bundle, he discovered the beaver that had killed itself, for there was the dark band across its back.
killedverbUS /kɪld/
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading In another bundle, he discovered the beaver that had killed itself, for there was the dark band across its back.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
lynxnounUS /lɪŋks/
a text browser
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In two hours the red man reached the trapper's shanty, and at once, without hesitation or delicacy, set about a thorough examination of its contents.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
martensnounUS /ˈmɑːrtənz/
plural of “marten” — agile slender-bodied arboreal mustelids somewhat larger than weasels
From this reading The martens he could not be sure of, but he had a strong suspicion that most of this fur came out of his own traps.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The martens he could not be sure of, but he had a strong suspicion that most of this fur came out of his own traps.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In two hours the red man reached the trapper's shanty, and at once, without hesitation or delicacy, set about a thorough examination of its contents.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of course there was the toboggan on the roof, and in fairly good condition for such a shiftless owner.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading In two hours the red man reached the trapper's shanty, and at once, without hesitation or delicacy, set about a thorough examination of its contents.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In two hours the red man reached the trapper's shanty, and at once, without hesitation or delicacy, set about a thorough examination of its contents.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The martens he could not be sure of, but he had a strong suspicion that most of this fur came out of his own traps.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The martens he could not be sure of, but he had a strong suspicion that most of this fur came out of his own traps.
ownernounUS /ˈoʊnər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Of course there was the toboggan on the roof, and in fairly good condition for such a shiftless owner.
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
Quonab
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
raftersnounUS /ˈræftərz/
plural of “rafter” — one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading In two hours the red man reached the trapper's shanty, and at once, without hesitation or delicacy, set about a thorough examination of its contents.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading In two hours the red man reached the trapper's shanty, and at once, without hesitation or delicacy, set about a thorough examination of its contents.
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Of course there was the toboggan on the roof, and in fairly good condition for such a shiftless owner.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In two hours the red man reached the trapper's shanty, and at once, without hesitation or delicacy, set about a thorough examination of its contents.
shantynounUS /ˈʃænti/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading In two hours the red man reached the trapper's shanty, and at once, without hesitation or delicacy, set about a thorough examination of its contents.
shiftlessadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftlɪs/
lacking or characterized by lack of ambition or initiative; lazy
From this reading Of course there was the toboggan on the roof, and in fairly good condition for such a shiftless owner.
skinnounUS /skɪn/
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The martens he could not be sure of, but he had a strong suspicion that most of this fur came out of his own traps.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Of course there was the toboggan on the roof, and in fairly good condition for such a shiftless owner.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The martens he could not be sure of, but he had a strong suspicion that most of this fur came out of his own traps.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
suspicionnounUS /səˈspɪʃən/
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading The martens he could not be sure of, but he had a strong suspicion that most of this fur came out of his own traps.
suspiciouslyadverbUS /səˈspɪʃəsli/
with suspicion
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In another bundle, he discovered the beaver that had killed itself, for there was the dark band across its back.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In two hours the red man reached the trapper's shanty, and at once, without hesitation or delicacy, set about a thorough examination of its contents.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course there was the toboggan on the roof, and in fairly good condition for such a shiftless owner.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The martens he could not be sure of, but he had a strong suspicion that most of this fur came out of his own traps.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading In two hours the red man reached the trapper's shanty, and at once, without hesitation or delicacy, set about a thorough examination of its contents.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
toboggannounUS /təˈbɑːɡən/
a long narrow sled without runners; boards curve upward in front
From this reading Of course there was the toboggan on the roof, and in fairly good condition for such a shiftless owner.
trapper's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In two hours the red man reached the trapper's shanty, and at once, without hesitation or delicacy, set about a thorough examination of its contents.
trapsnounUS /træps/
plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading The martens he could not be sure of, but he had a strong suspicion that most of this fur came out of his own traps.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In two hours the red man reached the trapper's shanty, and at once, without hesitation or delicacy, set about a thorough examination of its contents.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course there was the toboggan on the roof, and in fairly good condition for such a shiftless owner.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
wettingnounUS /ˈwetɪŋ/
the act of making something wet
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In two hours the red man reached the trapper's shanty, and at once, without hesitation or delicacy, set about a thorough examination of its contents.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
woundnounUS /waʊnd/
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading There were bunches of furs hanging from the rafters, but not many, for fur taking is hard work; and Quonab, looking suspiciously over them, was 'not surprised to see the lynx skin he had lost, easily known by the absence of wound and the fur still in points as it had dried from the wetting.
