100
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From this reading Again, in 1904 it was possible to see 100 Muskrats any fine evening.
1904
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From this reading Again, in 1904 it was possible to see 100 Muskrats any fine evening.
1907
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From this reading In 1907, though continually on the lookout, I saw less than a score in six months.
30
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From this reading Four years before he had trapped on exactly the same ground, catching 30 or 40 Meadowmice every night.
40
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From this reading Four years before he had trapped on exactly the same ground, catching 30 or 40 Meadowmice every night.
50
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From this reading For example, during a week spent at Fort Smith, Preble had out a line of 50 mouse-traps every night and caught only one Shrew and one Meadowmouse in the week.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For example, during a week spent at Fort Smith, Preble had out a line of 50 mouse-traps every night and caught only one Shrew and one Meadowmouse in the week.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
AgainadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Again, in 1904 it was possible to see 100 Muskrats any fine evening.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
ANIMALnounUS /ˈænəməl/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
animalsnounUS /ˈænəməlz/
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Again, in 1904 it was possible to see 100 Muskrats any fine evening.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For example, during a week spent at Fort Smith, Preble had out a line of 50 mouse-traps every night and caught only one Shrew and one Meadowmouse in the week.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Four years before he had trapped on exactly the same ground, catching 30 or 40 Meadowmice every night.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
casesnounUS /ˈkeɪsəz/
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading Four years before he had trapped on exactly the same ground, catching 30 or 40 Meadowmice every night.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading For example, during a week spent at Fort Smith, Preble had out a line of 50 mouse-traps every night and caught only one Shrew and one Meadowmouse in the week.
conditionsnounUS /kənˈdɪʃənz/
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading In 1907, though continually on the lookout, I saw less than a score in six months.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading For example, during a week spent at Fort Smith, Preble had out a line of 50 mouse-traps every night and caught only one Shrew and one Meadowmouse in the week.
EBBverbUS /eb/
flow back or recede
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Again, in 1904 it was possible to see 100 Muskrats any fine evening.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading For example, during a week spent at Fort Smith, Preble had out a line of 50 mouse-traps every night and caught only one Shrew and one Meadowmouse in the week.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Four years before he had trapped on exactly the same ground, catching 30 or 40 Meadowmice every night.
examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading For example, during a week spent at Fort Smith, Preble had out a line of 50 mouse-traps every night and caught only one Shrew and one Meadowmouse in the week.
extremelyadverbUS /ekˈstriːmli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Again, in 1904 it was possible to see 100 Muskrats any fine evening.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
FLOWnounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For example, during a week spent at Fort Smith, Preble had out a line of 50 mouse-traps every night and caught only one Shrew and one Meadowmouse in the week.
FortnounUS /fɔːrt/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading For example, during a week spent at Fort Smith, Preble had out a line of 50 mouse-traps every night and caught only one Shrew and one Meadowmouse in the week.
FournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four years before he had trapped on exactly the same ground, catching 30 or 40 Meadowmice every night.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Four years before he had trapped on exactly the same ground, catching 30 or 40 Meadowmice every night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For example, during a week spent at Fort Smith, Preble had out a line of 50 mouse-traps every night and caught only one Shrew and one Meadowmouse in the week.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Four years before he had trapped on exactly the same ground, catching 30 or 40 Meadowmice every night.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In 1907, though continually on the lookout, I saw less than a score in six months.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Again, in 1904 it was possible to see 100 Muskrats any fine evening.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In 1907, though continually on the lookout, I saw less than a score in six months.
LIFEnounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading For example, during a week spent at Fort Smith, Preble had out a line of 50 mouse-traps every night and caught only one Shrew and one Meadowmouse in the week.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading In 1907, though continually on the lookout, I saw less than a score in six months.
Meadowmice
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From this reading Four years before he had trapped on exactly the same ground, catching 30 or 40 Meadowmice every night.
Meadowmouse
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From this reading For example, during a week spent at Fort Smith, Preble had out a line of 50 mouse-traps every night and caught only one Shrew and one Meadowmouse in the week.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In 1907, though continually on the lookout, I saw less than a score in six months.
mouse-traps
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From this reading For example, during a week spent at Fort Smith, Preble had out a line of 50 mouse-traps every night and caught only one Shrew and one Meadowmouse in the week.
MuskratsnounUS /ˈmʌskrætz/
plural of “muskrat” — the brown fur of a muskrat
From this reading Again, in 1904 it was possible to see 100 Muskrats any fine evening.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading For example, during a week spent at Fort Smith, Preble had out a line of 50 mouse-traps every night and caught only one Shrew and one Meadowmouse in the week.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Four years before he had trapped on exactly the same ground, catching 30 or 40 Meadowmice every night.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For example, during a week spent at Fort Smith, Preble had out a line of 50 mouse-traps every night and caught only one Shrew and one Meadowmouse in the week.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading For example, during a week spent at Fort Smith, Preble had out a line of 50 mouse-traps every night and caught only one Shrew and one Meadowmouse in the week.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For example, during a week spent at Fort Smith, Preble had out a line of 50 mouse-traps every night and caught only one Shrew and one Meadowmouse in the week.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Again, in 1904 it was possible to see 100 Muskrats any fine evening.
Preble
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From this reading For example, during a week spent at Fort Smith, Preble had out a line of 50 mouse-traps every night and caught only one Shrew and one Meadowmouse in the week.
raritynounUS /ˈrerəti/
noteworthy scarcity
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
remarksnounUS /rɪˈmɑːrks/
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
reversedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvɜːrst/
turned inside out and resewn
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading In 1907, though continually on the lookout, I saw less than a score in six months.
scorenounUS /skɔːr/
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading In 1907, though continually on the lookout, I saw less than a score in six months.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Again, in 1904 it was possible to see 100 Muskrats any fine evening.
Shrewnoun
a scolding nagging bad-tempered woman
From this reading For example, during a week spent at Fort Smith, Preble had out a line of 50 mouse-traps every night and caught only one Shrew and one Meadowmouse in the week.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
SmithnounUS /smɪθ/
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading For example, during a week spent at Fort Smith, Preble had out a line of 50 mouse-traps every night and caught only one Shrew and one Meadowmouse in the week.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
sortsnounUS /sɔːrts/
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading For example, during a week spent at Fort Smith, Preble had out a line of 50 mouse-traps every night and caught only one Shrew and one Meadowmouse in the week.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In 1907, though continually on the lookout, I saw less than a score in six months.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In 1907, though continually on the lookout, I saw less than a score in six months.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
ThroughoutprepositionUS /θruːˈaʊt/
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Again, in 1904 it was possible to see 100 Muskrats any fine evening.
trappedadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading Four years before he had trapped on exactly the same ground, catching 30 or 40 Meadowmice every night.
voyagenounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒ/
an act of traveling by water
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Again, in 1904 it was possible to see 100 Muskrats any fine evening.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For example, during a week spent at Fort Smith, Preble had out a line of 50 mouse-traps every night and caught only one Shrew and one Meadowmouse in the week.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading EBB AND FLOW OF ANIMAL LIFE Throughout this voyage we were struck by the rarity of some sorts of animals and the continual remarks that three, five, or six years ago these same sorts were extremely abundant; and in some few cases the conditions were reversed.
