Chapter VII · In the Trapper’s Hut

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

From this reading Now, to a reader who has never been a woodsman, who has never penetrated the silences that lie north of Fifty-three, the word “wolves” conveys a distinct impression of uneasiness.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was quite another feeling: the sense of their isolation, that the moaning cry had brought sharply home to them, the loneliness of the solitudes about them, the possibly dangerous nature of their quest.

Having no one else present.

From this reading He has no use for them, but he does not fear them; and the wolves for their part—except in some startling exceptions—leave mankind alone.

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

From this reading He has no use for them, but he does not fear them; and the wolves for their part—except in some startling exceptions—leave mankind alone.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading It was quite another feeling: the sense of their isolation, that the moaning cry had brought sharply home to them, the loneliness of the solitudes about them, the possibly dangerous nature of their quest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The boys had been long enough in the Northland to share this feeling, and it was not fear that brought them to a halt at the long, melancholy ululation that told them of the “gray brothers” wishing each other “good hunting.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Now, to a reader who has never been a woodsman, who has never penetrated the silences that lie north of Fifty-three, the word “wolves” conveys a distinct impression of uneasiness.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The boys had been long enough in the Northland to share this feeling, and it was not fear that brought them to a halt at the long, melancholy ululation that told them of the “gray brothers” wishing each other “good hunting.”

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading The boys had been long enough in the Northland to share this feeling, and it was not fear that brought them to a halt at the long, melancholy ululation that told them of the “gray brothers” wishing each other “good hunting.”

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The boys had been long enough in the Northland to share this feeling, and it was not fear that brought them to a halt at the long, melancholy ululation that told them of the “gray brothers” wishing each other “good hunting.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He has no use for them, but he does not fear them; and the wolves for their part—except in some startling exceptions—leave mankind alone.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The cold fact is that the northern woodsman stands rather in contempt of wolves.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading The cold fact is that the northern woodsman stands rather in contempt of wolves.

third-person singular of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading Now, to a reader who has never been a woodsman, who has never penetrated the silences that lie north of Fifty-three, the word “wolves” conveys a distinct impression of uneasiness.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading It was quite another feeling: the sense of their isolation, that the moaning cry had brought sharply home to them, the loneliness of the solitudes about them, the possibly dangerous nature of their quest.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading It was quite another feeling: the sense of their isolation, that the moaning cry had brought sharply home to them, the loneliness of the solitudes about them, the possibly dangerous nature of their quest.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading Now, to a reader who has never been a woodsman, who has never penetrated the silences that lie north of Fifty-three, the word “wolves” conveys a distinct impression of uneasiness.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He has no use for them, but he does not fear them; and the wolves for their part—except in some startling exceptions—leave mankind alone.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The boys had been long enough in the Northland to share this feeling, and it was not fear that brought them to a halt at the long, melancholy ululation that told them of the “gray brothers” wishing each other “good hunting.”

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The boys had been long enough in the Northland to share this feeling, and it was not fear that brought them to a halt at the long, melancholy ululation that told them of the “gray brothers” wishing each other “good hunting.”

apart from; not including

From this reading He has no use for them, but he does not fear them; and the wolves for their part—except in some startling exceptions—leave mankind alone.

plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission

From this reading He has no use for them, but he does not fear them; and the wolves for their part—except in some startling exceptions—leave mankind alone.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The cold fact is that the northern woodsman stands rather in contempt of wolves.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading He has no use for them, but he does not fear them; and the wolves for their part—except in some startling exceptions—leave mankind alone.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading The boys had been long enough in the Northland to share this feeling, and it was not fear that brought them to a halt at the long, melancholy ululation that told them of the “gray brothers” wishing each other “good hunting.”

being three more than fifty

From this reading Now, to a reader who has never been a woodsman, who has never penetrated the silences that lie north of Fifty-three, the word “wolves” conveys a distinct impression of uneasiness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He has no use for them, but he does not fear them; and the wolves for their part—except in some startling exceptions—leave mankind alone.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The boys had been long enough in the Northland to share this feeling, and it was not fear that brought them to a halt at the long, melancholy ululation that told them of the “gray brothers” wishing each other “good hunting.”

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading The boys had been long enough in the Northland to share this feeling, and it was not fear that brought them to a halt at the long, melancholy ululation that told them of the “gray brothers” wishing each other “good hunting.”

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

From this reading The boys had been long enough in the Northland to share this feeling, and it was not fear that brought them to a halt at the long, melancholy ululation that told them of the “gray brothers” wishing each other “good hunting.”

cause to stop

From this reading The boys had been long enough in the Northland to share this feeling, and it was not fear that brought them to a halt at the long, melancholy ululation that told them of the “gray brothers” wishing each other “good hunting.”

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Now, to a reader who has never been a woodsman, who has never penetrated the silences that lie north of Fifty-three, the word “wolves” conveys a distinct impression of uneasiness.

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

From this reading He has no use for them, but he does not fear them; and the wolves for their part—except in some startling exceptions—leave mankind alone.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was quite another feeling: the sense of their isolation, that the moaning cry had brought sharply home to them, the loneliness of the solitudes about them, the possibly dangerous nature of their quest.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading The boys had been long enough in the Northland to share this feeling, and it was not fear that brought them to a halt at the long, melancholy ululation that told them of the “gray brothers” wishing each other “good hunting.”

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Now, to a reader who has never been a woodsman, who has never penetrated the silences that lie north of Fifty-three, the word “wolves” conveys a distinct impression of uneasiness.

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

From this reading The cold fact is that the northern woodsman stands rather in contempt of wolves.

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

From this reading The cold fact is that the northern woodsman stands rather in contempt of wolves.

a state of separation between persons or groups

From this reading It was quite another feeling: the sense of their isolation, that the moaning cry had brought sharply home to them, the loneliness of the solitudes about them, the possibly dangerous nature of their quest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The boys had been long enough in the Northland to share this feeling, and it was not fear that brought them to a halt at the long, melancholy ululation that told them of the “gray brothers” wishing each other “good hunting.”

go away from a place

From this reading He has no use for them, but he does not fear them; and the wolves for their part—except in some startling exceptions—leave mankind alone.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Now, to a reader who has never been a woodsman, who has never penetrated the silences that lie north of Fifty-three, the word “wolves” conveys a distinct impression of uneasiness.

the state of being alone in solitary isolation

From this reading It was quite another feeling: the sense of their isolation, that the moaning cry had brought sharply home to them, the loneliness of the solitudes about them, the possibly dangerous nature of their quest.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The boys had been long enough in the Northland to share this feeling, and it was not fear that brought them to a halt at the long, melancholy ululation that told them of the “gray brothers” wishing each other “good hunting.”

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

From this reading He has no use for them, but he does not fear them; and the wolves for their part—except in some startling exceptions—leave mankind alone.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading The boys had been long enough in the Northland to share this feeling, and it was not fear that brought them to a halt at the long, melancholy ululation that told them of the “gray brothers” wishing each other “good hunting.”

-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading It was quite another feeling: the sense of their isolation, that the moaning cry had brought sharply home to them, the loneliness of the solitudes about them, the possibly dangerous nature of their quest.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading It was quite another feeling: the sense of their isolation, that the moaning cry had brought sharply home to them, the loneliness of the solitudes about them, the possibly dangerous nature of their quest.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Now, to a reader who has never been a woodsman, who has never penetrated the silences that lie north of Fifty-three, the word “wolves” conveys a distinct impression of uneasiness.

not any; not one

From this reading He has no use for them, but he does not fear them; and the wolves for their part—except in some startling exceptions—leave mankind alone.

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

From this reading Now, to a reader who has never been a woodsman, who has never penetrated the silences that lie north of Fifty-three, the word “wolves” conveys a distinct impression of uneasiness.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The cold fact is that the northern woodsman stands rather in contempt of wolves.

any region lying in or toward the north

From this reading The boys had been long enough in the Northland to share this feeling, and it was not fear that brought them to a halt at the long, melancholy ululation that told them of the “gray brothers” wishing each other “good hunting.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He has no use for them, but he does not fear them; and the wolves for their part—except in some startling exceptions—leave mankind alone.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, to a reader who has never been a woodsman, who has never penetrated the silences that lie north of Fifty-three, the word “wolves” conveys a distinct impression of uneasiness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Now, to a reader who has never been a woodsman, who has never penetrated the silences that lie north of Fifty-three, the word “wolves” conveys a distinct impression of uneasiness.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The boys had been long enough in the Northland to share this feeling, and it was not fear that brought them to a halt at the long, melancholy ululation that told them of the “gray brothers” wishing each other “good hunting.”

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He has no use for them, but he does not fear them; and the wolves for their part—except in some startling exceptions—leave mankind alone.

past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading Now, to a reader who has never been a woodsman, who has never penetrated the silences that lie north of Fifty-three, the word “wolves” conveys a distinct impression of uneasiness.

by chance

From this reading It was quite another feeling: the sense of their isolation, that the moaning cry had brought sharply home to them, the loneliness of the solitudes about them, the possibly dangerous nature of their quest.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading It was quite another feeling: the sense of their isolation, that the moaning cry had brought sharply home to them, the loneliness of the solitudes about them, the possibly dangerous nature of their quest.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was quite another feeling: the sense of their isolation, that the moaning cry had brought sharply home to them, the loneliness of the solitudes about them, the possibly dangerous nature of their quest.

on the contrary

From this reading The cold fact is that the northern woodsman stands rather in contempt of wolves.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Now, to a reader who has never been a woodsman, who has never penetrated the silences that lie north of Fifty-three, the word “wolves” conveys a distinct impression of uneasiness.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading It was quite another feeling: the sense of their isolation, that the moaning cry had brought sharply home to them, the loneliness of the solitudes about them, the possibly dangerous nature of their quest.

have in common

From this reading The boys had been long enough in the Northland to share this feeling, and it was not fear that brought them to a halt at the long, melancholy ululation that told them of the “gray brothers” wishing each other “good hunting.”

in an aggressive manner

From this reading It was quite another feeling: the sense of their isolation, that the moaning cry had brought sharply home to them, the loneliness of the solitudes about them, the possibly dangerous nature of their quest.

plural of “silence” — the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)

From this reading Now, to a reader who has never been a woodsman, who has never penetrated the silences that lie north of Fifty-three, the word “wolves” conveys a distinct impression of uneasiness.

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From this reading It was quite another feeling: the sense of their isolation, that the moaning cry had brought sharply home to them, the loneliness of the solitudes about them, the possibly dangerous nature of their quest.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He has no use for them, but he does not fear them; and the wolves for their part—except in some startling exceptions—leave mankind alone.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading The cold fact is that the northern woodsman stands rather in contempt of wolves.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading He has no use for them, but he does not fear them; and the wolves for their part—except in some startling exceptions—leave mankind alone.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now, to a reader who has never been a woodsman, who has never penetrated the silences that lie north of Fifty-three, the word “wolves” conveys a distinct impression of uneasiness.

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

From this reading Now, to a reader who has never been a woodsman, who has never penetrated the silences that lie north of Fifty-three, the word “wolves” conveys a distinct impression of uneasiness.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He has no use for them, but he does not fear them; and the wolves for their part—except in some startling exceptions—leave mankind alone.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He has no use for them, but he does not fear them; and the wolves for their part—except in some startling exceptions—leave mankind alone.

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

From this reading The boys had been long enough in the Northland to share this feeling, and it was not fear that brought them to a halt at the long, melancholy ululation that told them of the “gray brothers” wishing each other “good hunting.”

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

From this reading Now, to a reader who has never been a woodsman, who has never penetrated the silences that lie north of Fifty-three, the word “wolves” conveys a distinct impression of uneasiness.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The boys had been long enough in the Northland to share this feeling, and it was not fear that brought them to a halt at the long, melancholy ululation that told them of the “gray brothers” wishing each other “good hunting.”

a long loud emotional utterance

From this reading The boys had been long enough in the Northland to share this feeling, and it was not fear that brought them to a halt at the long, melancholy ululation that told them of the “gray brothers” wishing each other “good hunting.”

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading Now, to a reader who has never been a woodsman, who has never penetrated the silences that lie north of Fifty-three, the word “wolves” conveys a distinct impression of uneasiness.

the act of using

From this reading He has no use for them, but he does not fear them; and the wolves for their part—except in some startling exceptions—leave mankind alone.

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

From this reading The boys had been long enough in the Northland to share this feeling, and it was not fear that brought them to a halt at the long, melancholy ululation that told them of the “gray brothers” wishing each other “good hunting.”

which person or people

From this reading Now, to a reader who has never been a woodsman, who has never penetrated the silences that lie north of Fifty-three, the word “wolves” conveys a distinct impression of uneasiness.

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading The boys had been long enough in the Northland to share this feeling, and it was not fear that brought them to a halt at the long, melancholy ululation that told them of the “gray brothers” wishing each other “good hunting.”

plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading Now, to a reader who has never been a woodsman, who has never penetrated the silences that lie north of Fifty-three, the word “wolves” conveys a distinct impression of uneasiness.

someone who lives in the woods

From this reading Now, to a reader who has never been a woodsman, who has never penetrated the silences that lie north of Fifty-three, the word “wolves” conveys a distinct impression of uneasiness.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Now, to a reader who has never been a woodsman, who has never penetrated the silences that lie north of Fifty-three, the word “wolves” conveys a distinct impression of uneasiness.