used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And it was not to be thought of that they should pass on, to let the poor little animal gnaw its foot off; as well as disappoint the trapper when he had made such a rare catch.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading So handing his pack and gun over to the care of the others Elmer looked about until he spied the right sort of stick with which he could dispatch the little beast by a clip on the head, so as not to spoil the valuable skin in any way.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "Shall we hang it up here above the trap?" asked Toby, presently.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading When this had been done in great shape they examined the silver fox more closely and admired the sheen of his coveted coat, for which wealthy people are ready to pay almost any price.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading When this had been done in great shape they examined the silver fox more closely and admired the sheen of his coveted coat, for which wealthy people are ready to pay almost any price.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And it was not to be thought of that they should pass on, to let the poor little animal gnaw its foot off; as well as disappoint the trapper when he had made such a rare catch.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading And it was not to be thought of that they should pass on, to let the poor little animal gnaw its foot off; as well as disappoint the trapper when he had made such a rare catch.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When this had been done in great shape they examined the silver fox more closely and admired the sheen of his coveted coat, for which wealthy people are ready to pay almost any price.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And it was not to be thought of that they should pass on, to let the poor little animal gnaw its foot off; as well as disappoint the trapper when he had made such a rare catch.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Shall we hang it up here above the trap?" asked Toby, presently.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading So handing his pack and gun over to the care of the others Elmer looked about until he spied the right sort of stick with which he could dispatch the little beast by a clip on the head, so as not to spoil the valuable skin in any way.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When this had been done in great shape they examined the silver fox more closely and admired the sheen of his coveted coat, for which wealthy people are ready to pay almost any price.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So handing his pack and gun over to the care of the others Elmer looked about until he spied the right sort of stick with which he could dispatch the little beast by a clip on the head, so as not to spoil the valuable skin in any way.
CALEB
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From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading So handing his pack and gun over to the care of the others Elmer looked about until he spied the right sort of stick with which he could dispatch the little beast by a clip on the head, so as not to spoil the valuable skin in any way.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading And it was not to be thought of that they should pass on, to let the poor little animal gnaw its foot off; as well as disappoint the trapper when he had made such a rare catch.
clipnounUS /klɪp/
a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun
From this reading So handing his pack and gun over to the care of the others Elmer looked about until he spied the right sort of stick with which he could dispatch the little beast by a clip on the head, so as not to spoil the valuable skin in any way.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading When this had been done in great shape they examined the silver fox more closely and admired the sheen of his coveted coat, for which wealthy people are ready to pay almost any price.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading When this had been done in great shape they examined the silver fox more closely and admired the sheen of his coveted coat, for which wealthy people are ready to pay almost any price.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So handing his pack and gun over to the care of the others Elmer looked about until he spied the right sort of stick with which he could dispatch the little beast by a clip on the head, so as not to spoil the valuable skin in any way.
covetedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvətɪd/
greatly desired
From this reading When this had been done in great shape they examined the silver fox more closely and admired the sheen of his coveted coat, for which wealthy people are ready to pay almost any price.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
devolving
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From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
disappointverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/
fail to meet the hopes or expectations of
From this reading And it was not to be thought of that they should pass on, to let the poor little animal gnaw its foot off; as well as disappoint the trapper when he had made such a rare catch.
dispatchverbUS /dɪˈspætʃ/
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading So handing his pack and gun over to the care of the others Elmer looked about until he spied the right sort of stick with which he could dispatch the little beast by a clip on the head, so as not to spoil the valuable skin in any way.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading When this had been done in great shape they examined the silver fox more closely and admired the sheen of his coveted coat, for which wealthy people are ready to pay almost any price.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
ELMER
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From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading When this had been done in great shape they examined the silver fox more closely and admired the sheen of his coveted coat, for which wealthy people are ready to pay almost any price.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading And it was not to be thought of that they should pass on, to let the poor little animal gnaw its foot off; as well as disappoint the trapper when he had made such a rare catch.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When this had been done in great shape they examined the silver fox more closely and admired the sheen of his coveted coat, for which wealthy people are ready to pay almost any price.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading When this had been done in great shape they examined the silver fox more closely and admired the sheen of his coveted coat, for which wealthy people are ready to pay almost any price.
gnawverbUS /nɔː/
bite or chew on with the teeth
From this reading And it was not to be thought of that they should pass on, to let the poor little animal gnaw its foot off; as well as disappoint the trapper when he had made such a rare catch.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading When this had been done in great shape they examined the silver fox more closely and admired the sheen of his coveted coat, for which wealthy people are ready to pay almost any price.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading So handing his pack and gun over to the care of the others Elmer looked about until he spied the right sort of stick with which he could dispatch the little beast by a clip on the head, so as not to spoil the valuable skin in any way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And it was not to be thought of that they should pass on, to let the poor little animal gnaw its foot off; as well as disappoint the trapper when he had made such a rare catch.
handingverbUS /ˈhændɪŋ/
-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of
From this reading So handing his pack and gun over to the care of the others Elmer looked about until he spied the right sort of stick with which he could dispatch the little beast by a clip on the head, so as not to spoil the valuable skin in any way.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading "Shall we hang it up here above the trap?" asked Toby, presently.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading So handing his pack and gun over to the care of the others Elmer looked about until he spied the right sort of stick with which he could dispatch the little beast by a clip on the head, so as not to spoil the valuable skin in any way.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Shall we hang it up here above the trap?" asked Toby, presently.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So handing his pack and gun over to the care of the others Elmer looked about until he spied the right sort of stick with which he could dispatch the little beast by a clip on the head, so as not to spoil the valuable skin in any way.
how
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From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So handing his pack and gun over to the care of the others Elmer looked about until he spied the right sort of stick with which he could dispatch the little beast by a clip on the head, so as not to spoil the valuable skin in any way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it was not to be thought of that they should pass on, to let the poor little animal gnaw its foot off; as well as disappoint the trapper when he had made such a rare catch.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And it was not to be thought of that they should pass on, to let the poor little animal gnaw its foot off; as well as disappoint the trapper when he had made such a rare catch.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading And it was not to be thought of that they should pass on, to let the poor little animal gnaw its foot off; as well as disappoint the trapper when he had made such a rare catch.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And it was not to be thought of that they should pass on, to let the poor little animal gnaw its foot off; as well as disappoint the trapper when he had made such a rare catch.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading So handing his pack and gun over to the care of the others Elmer looked about until he spied the right sort of stick with which he could dispatch the little beast by a clip on the head, so as not to spoil the valuable skin in any way.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading And it was not to be thought of that they should pass on, to let the poor little animal gnaw its foot off; as well as disappoint the trapper when he had made such a rare catch.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When this had been done in great shape they examined the silver fox more closely and admired the sheen of his coveted coat, for which wealthy people are ready to pay almost any price.
not any; not one
From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And it was not to be thought of that they should pass on, to let the poor little animal gnaw its foot off; as well as disappoint the trapper when he had made such a rare catch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
others
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From this reading So handing his pack and gun over to the care of the others Elmer looked about until he spied the right sort of stick with which he could dispatch the little beast by a clip on the head, so as not to spoil the valuable skin in any way.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading So handing his pack and gun over to the care of the others Elmer looked about until he spied the right sort of stick with which he could dispatch the little beast by a clip on the head, so as not to spoil the valuable skin in any way.
arrange in a container
From this reading So handing his pack and gun over to the care of the others Elmer looked about until he spied the right sort of stick with which he could dispatch the little beast by a clip on the head, so as not to spoil the valuable skin in any way.
go across or through
From this reading And it was not to be thought of that they should pass on, to let the poor little animal gnaw its foot off; as well as disappoint the trapper when he had made such a rare catch.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading When this had been done in great shape they examined the silver fox more closely and admired the sheen of his coveted coat, for which wealthy people are ready to pay almost any price.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading When this had been done in great shape they examined the silver fox more closely and admired the sheen of his coveted coat, for which wealthy people are ready to pay almost any price.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading And it was not to be thought of that they should pass on, to let the poor little animal gnaw its foot off; as well as disappoint the trapper when he had made such a rare catch.
in the near future
From this reading "Shall we hang it up here above the trap?" asked Toby, presently.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading When this had been done in great shape they examined the silver fox more closely and admired the sheen of his coveted coat, for which wealthy people are ready to pay almost any price.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading And it was not to be thought of that they should pass on, to let the poor little animal gnaw its foot off; as well as disappoint the trapper when he had made such a rare catch.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading When this had been done in great shape they examined the silver fox more closely and admired the sheen of his coveted coat, for which wealthy people are ready to pay almost any price.
precisely, exactly
From this reading So handing his pack and gun over to the care of the others Elmer looked about until he spied the right sort of stick with which he could dispatch the little beast by a clip on the head, so as not to spoil the valuable skin in any way.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Shall we hang it up here above the trap?" asked Toby, presently.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading When this had been done in great shape they examined the silver fox more closely and admired the sheen of his coveted coat, for which wealthy people are ready to pay almost any price.
sheennounUS /ʃiːn/
the visual property of something that shines with reflected light
From this reading When this had been done in great shape they examined the silver fox more closely and admired the sheen of his coveted coat, for which wealthy people are ready to pay almost any price.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And it was not to be thought of that they should pass on, to let the poor little animal gnaw its foot off; as well as disappoint the trapper when he had made such a rare catch.
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 When this had been done in great shape they examined the silver fox more closely and admired the sheen of his coveted coat, for which wealthy people are ready to pay almost any price.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading So handing his pack and gun over to the care of the others Elmer looked about until he spied the right sort of stick with which he could dispatch the little beast by a clip on the head, so as not to spoil the valuable skin in any way.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So handing his pack and gun over to the care of the others Elmer looked about until he spied the right sort of stick with which he could dispatch the little beast by a clip on the head, so as not to spoil the valuable skin in any way.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading So handing his pack and gun over to the care of the others Elmer looked about until he spied the right sort of stick with which he could dispatch the little beast by a clip on the head, so as not to spoil the valuable skin in any way.
spiedverbUS /spaɪd/
inflected form of “spy” — catch sight of
From this reading So handing his pack and gun over to the care of the others Elmer looked about until he spied the right sort of stick with which he could dispatch the little beast by a clip on the head, so as not to spoil the valuable skin in any way.
spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading So handing his pack and gun over to the care of the others Elmer looked about until he spied the right sort of stick with which he could dispatch the little beast by a clip on the head, so as not to spoil the valuable skin in any way.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading So handing his pack and gun over to the care of the others Elmer looked about until he spied the right sort of stick with which he could dispatch the little beast by a clip on the head, so as not to spoil the valuable skin in any way.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And it was not to be thought of that they should pass on, to let the poor little animal gnaw its foot off; as well as disappoint the trapper when he had made such a rare catch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And it was not to be thought of that they should pass on, to let the poor little animal gnaw its foot off; as well as disappoint the trapper when he had made such a rare catch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And it was not to be thought of that they should pass on, to let the poor little animal gnaw its foot off; as well as disappoint the trapper when he had made such a rare catch.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When this had been done in great shape they examined the silver fox more closely and admired the sheen of his coveted coat, for which wealthy people are ready to pay almost any price.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And it was not to be thought of that they should pass on, to let the poor little animal gnaw its foot off; as well as disappoint the trapper when he had made such a rare catch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
TobynounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading "Shall we hang it up here above the trap?" asked Toby, presently.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading "Shall we hang it up here above the trap?" asked Toby, presently.
trappernounUS /ˈtræpər/
someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading And it was not to be thought of that they should pass on, to let the poor little animal gnaw its foot off; as well as disappoint the trapper when he had made such a rare catch.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading So handing his pack and gun over to the care of the others Elmer looked about until he spied the right sort of stick with which he could dispatch the little beast by a clip on the head, so as not to spoil the valuable skin in any way.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Shall we hang it up here above the trap?" asked Toby, presently.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading So handing his pack and gun over to the care of the others Elmer looked about until he spied the right sort of stick with which he could dispatch the little beast by a clip on the head, so as not to spoil the valuable skin in any way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading So handing his pack and gun over to the care of the others Elmer looked about until he spied the right sort of stick with which he could dispatch the little beast by a clip on the head, so as not to spoil the valuable skin in any way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Shall we hang it up here above the trap?" asked Toby, presently.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading When this had been done in great shape they examined the silver fox more closely and admired the sheen of his coveted coat, for which wealthy people are ready to pay almost any price.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading And it was not to be thought of that they should pass on, to let the poor little animal gnaw its foot off; as well as disappoint the trapper when he had made such a rare catch.
at the time that
From this reading And it was not to be thought of that they should pass on, to let the poor little animal gnaw its foot off; as well as disappoint the trapper when he had made such a rare catch.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So handing his pack and gun over to the care of the others Elmer looked about until he spied the right sort of stick with which he could dispatch the little beast by a clip on the head, so as not to spoil the valuable skin in any way.
which person or people
From this reading THE COMING OF UNCLE CALEB ELMER may not have exactly fancied the job, but he was one of those fellows who can always be depended upon to perform any duty devolving on him, no matter how disagreeable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So handing his pack and gun over to the care of the others Elmer looked about until he spied the right sort of stick with which he could dispatch the little beast by a clip on the head, so as not to spoil the valuable skin in any way.
