Chapter XXXV

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

From this reading There was only one thing he could do, and that was to carry out a plan that had long ago suggested itself to him.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading For reasons we have already given, game was not as abundant as it was in that other hunting ground, and something must be done about it, or the furs he would carry back to the settlements in the spring would not sell for any great sum.

present in great quantity

From this reading For reasons we have already given, game was not as abundant as it was in that other hunting ground, and something must be done about it, or the furs he would carry back to the settlements in the spring would not sell for any great sum.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Lish knew that a man of Big Thompson’s active habits would not be content to pass more than half his time in camp doing nothing, but that he would devote all his spare hours to trapping.

in the past

From this reading There was only one thing he could do, and that was to carry out a plan that had long ago suggested itself to him.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Lish knew that a man of Big Thompson’s active habits would not be content to pass more than half his time in camp doing nothing, but that he would devote all his spare hours to trapping.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading For reasons we have already given, game was not as abundant as it was in that other hunting ground, and something must be done about it, or the furs he would carry back to the settlements in the spring would not sell for any great sum.

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

From this reading For reasons we have already given, game was not as abundant as it was in that other hunting ground, and something must be done about it, or the furs he would carry back to the settlements in the spring would not sell for any great sum.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading For reasons we have already given, game was not as abundant as it was in that other hunting ground, and something must be done about it, or the furs he would carry back to the settlements in the spring would not sell for any great sum.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading For reasons we have already given, game was not as abundant as it was in that other hunting ground, and something must be done about it, or the furs he would carry back to the settlements in the spring would not sell for any great sum.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading For reasons we have already given, game was not as abundant as it was in that other hunting ground, and something must be done about it, or the furs he would carry back to the settlements in the spring would not sell for any great sum.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading For reasons we have already given, game was not as abundant as it was in that other hunting ground, and something must be done about it, or the furs he would carry back to the settlements in the spring would not sell for any great sum.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Lish the Wolfer had not passed many days in his new camp before he began to see very plainly that he had not bettered his prospects by coming there.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Lish the Wolfer had not passed many days in his new camp before he began to see very plainly that he had not bettered his prospects by coming there.

past form of “better” — surpass in excellence

From this reading Lish the Wolfer had not passed many days in his new camp before he began to see very plainly that he had not bettered his prospects by coming there.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Lish knew that a man of Big Thompson’s active habits would not be content to pass more than half his time in camp doing nothing, but that he would devote all his spare hours to trapping.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Lish knew that a man of Big Thompson’s active habits would not be content to pass more than half his time in camp doing nothing, but that he would devote all his spare hours to trapping.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Lish the Wolfer had not passed many days in his new camp before he began to see very plainly that he had not bettered his prospects by coming there.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Lish the Wolfer had not passed many days in his new camp before he began to see very plainly that he had not bettered his prospects by coming there.

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

From this reading For reasons we have already given, game was not as abundant as it was in that other hunting ground, and something must be done about it, or the furs he would carry back to the settlements in the spring would not sell for any great sum.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Lish the Wolfer had not passed many days in his new camp before he began to see very plainly that he had not bettered his prospects by coming there.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Lish knew that a man of Big Thompson’s active habits would not be content to pass more than half his time in camp doing nothing, but that he would devote all his spare hours to trapping.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading There was only one thing he could do, and that was to carry out a plan that had long ago suggested itself to him.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Lish the Wolfer had not passed many days in his new camp before he began to see very plainly that he had not bettered his prospects by coming there.

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading Lish knew that a man of Big Thompson’s active habits would not be content to pass more than half his time in camp doing nothing, but that he would devote all his spare hours to trapping.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading WHAT OSCAR’S VISITOR DID.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading There was only one thing he could do, and that was to carry out a plan that had long ago suggested itself to him.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Lish knew that a man of Big Thompson’s active habits would not be content to pass more than half his time in camp doing nothing, but that he would devote all his spare hours to trapping.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading For reasons we have already given, game was not as abundant as it was in that other hunting ground, and something must be done about it, or the furs he would carry back to the settlements in the spring would not sell for any great sum.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For reasons we have already given, game was not as abundant as it was in that other hunting ground, and something must be done about it, or the furs he would carry back to the settlements in the spring would not sell for any great sum.

plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading For reasons we have already given, game was not as abundant as it was in that other hunting ground, and something must be done about it, or the furs he would carry back to the settlements in the spring would not sell for any great sum.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading For reasons we have already given, game was not as abundant as it was in that other hunting ground, and something must be done about it, or the furs he would carry back to the settlements in the spring would not sell for any great sum.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading For reasons we have already given, game was not as abundant as it was in that other hunting ground, and something must be done about it, or the furs he would carry back to the settlements in the spring would not sell for any great sum.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading For reasons we have already given, game was not as abundant as it was in that other hunting ground, and something must be done about it, or the furs he would carry back to the settlements in the spring would not sell for any great sum.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading For reasons we have already given, game was not as abundant as it was in that other hunting ground, and something must be done about it, or the furs he would carry back to the settlements in the spring would not sell for any great sum.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading Lish knew that a man of Big Thompson’s active habits would not be content to pass more than half his time in camp doing nothing, but that he would devote all his spare hours to trapping.

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

From this reading Lish the Wolfer had not passed many days in his new camp before he began to see very plainly that he had not bettered his prospects by coming there.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Lish knew that a man of Big Thompson’s active habits would not be content to pass more than half his time in camp doing nothing, but that he would devote all his spare hours to trapping.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For reasons we have already given, game was not as abundant as it was in that other hunting ground, and something must be done about it, or the furs he would carry back to the settlements in the spring would not sell for any great sum.

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

From this reading Lish the Wolfer had not passed many days in his new camp before he began to see very plainly that he had not bettered his prospects by coming there.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There was only one thing he could do, and that was to carry out a plan that had long ago suggested itself to him.

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

From this reading Lish the Wolfer had not passed many days in his new camp before he began to see very plainly that he had not bettered his prospects by coming there.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Lish knew that a man of Big Thompson’s active habits would not be content to pass more than half his time in camp doing nothing, but that he would devote all his spare hours to trapping.

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

From this reading For reasons we have already given, game was not as abundant as it was in that other hunting ground, and something must be done about it, or the furs he would carry back to the settlements in the spring would not sell for any great sum.

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

From this reading Lish the Wolfer had not passed many days in his new camp before he began to see very plainly that he had not bettered his prospects by coming there.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For reasons we have already given, game was not as abundant as it was in that other hunting ground, and something must be done about it, or the furs he would carry back to the settlements in the spring would not sell for any great sum.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading There was only one thing he could do, and that was to carry out a plan that had long ago suggested itself to him.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Lish knew that a man of Big Thompson’s active habits would not be content to pass more than half his time in camp doing nothing, but that he would devote all his spare hours to trapping.

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From this reading Lish the Wolfer had not passed many days in his new camp before he began to see very plainly that he had not bettered his prospects by coming there.

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 There was only one thing he could do, and that was to carry out a plan that had long ago suggested itself to him.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Lish knew that a man of Big Thompson’s active habits would not be content to pass more than half his time in camp doing nothing, but that he would devote all his spare hours to trapping.

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 Lish the Wolfer had not passed many days in his new camp before he began to see very plainly that he had not bettered his prospects by coming there.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Lish knew that a man of Big Thompson’s active habits would not be content to pass more than half his time in camp doing nothing, but that he would devote all his spare hours to trapping.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading For reasons we have already given, game was not as abundant as it was in that other hunting ground, and something must be done about it, or the furs he would carry back to the settlements in the spring would not sell for any great sum.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Lish the Wolfer had not passed many days in his new camp before he began to see very plainly that he had not bettered his prospects by coming there.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Lish the Wolfer had not passed many days in his new camp before he began to see very plainly that he had not bettered his prospects by coming there.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Lish knew that a man of Big Thompson’s active habits would not be content to pass more than half his time in camp doing nothing, but that he would devote all his spare hours to trapping.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lish knew that a man of Big Thompson’s active habits would not be content to pass more than half his time in camp doing nothing, but that he would devote all his spare hours to trapping.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was only one thing he could do, and that was to carry out a plan that had long ago suggested itself to him.

and nothing more

From this reading There was only one thing he could do, and that was to carry out a plan that had long ago suggested itself to him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For reasons we have already given, game was not as abundant as it was in that other hunting ground, and something must be done about it, or the furs he would carry back to the settlements in the spring would not sell for any great sum.

possessive form of “oscar” — an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance

From this reading WHAT OSCAR’S VISITOR DID.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading For reasons we have already given, game was not as abundant as it was in that other hunting ground, and something must be done about it, or the furs he would carry back to the settlements in the spring would not sell for any great sum.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There was only one thing he could do, and that was to carry out a plan that had long ago suggested itself to him.

go across or through

From this reading Lish knew that a man of Big Thompson’s active habits would not be content to pass more than half his time in camp doing nothing, but that he would devote all his spare hours to trapping.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Lish the Wolfer had not passed many days in his new camp before he began to see very plainly that he had not bettered his prospects by coming there.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Lish the Wolfer had not passed many days in his new camp before he began to see very plainly that he had not bettered his prospects by coming there.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading There was only one thing he could do, and that was to carry out a plan that had long ago suggested itself to him.

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading Lish the Wolfer had not passed many days in his new camp before he began to see very plainly that he had not bettered his prospects by coming there.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading For reasons we have already given, game was not as abundant as it was in that other hunting ground, and something must be done about it, or the furs he would carry back to the settlements in the spring would not sell for any great sum.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Lish the Wolfer had not passed many days in his new camp before he began to see very plainly that he had not bettered his prospects by coming there.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading For reasons we have already given, game was not as abundant as it was in that other hunting ground, and something must be done about it, or the furs he would carry back to the settlements in the spring would not sell for any great sum.

plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading For reasons we have already given, game was not as abundant as it was in that other hunting ground, and something must be done about it, or the furs he would carry back to the settlements in the spring would not sell for any great sum.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading For reasons we have already given, game was not as abundant as it was in that other hunting ground, and something must be done about it, or the furs he would carry back to the settlements in the spring would not sell for any great sum.

refrain from harming

From this reading Lish knew that a man of Big Thompson’s active habits would not be content to pass more than half his time in camp doing nothing, but that he would devote all his spare hours to trapping.

the season of growth

From this reading For reasons we have already given, game was not as abundant as it was in that other hunting ground, and something must be done about it, or the furs he would carry back to the settlements in the spring would not sell for any great sum.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading There was only one thing he could do, and that was to carry out a plan that had long ago suggested itself to him.

a quantity of money

From this reading For reasons we have already given, game was not as abundant as it was in that other hunting ground, and something must be done about it, or the furs he would carry back to the settlements in the spring would not sell for any great sum.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Lish knew that a man of Big Thompson’s active habits would not be content to pass more than half his time in camp doing nothing, but that he would devote all his spare hours to trapping.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lish the Wolfer had not passed many days in his new camp before he began to see very plainly that he had not bettered his prospects by coming there.

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

From this reading Lish the Wolfer had not passed many days in his new camp before he began to see very plainly that he had not bettered his prospects by coming there.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Lish the Wolfer had not passed many days in his new camp before he began to see very plainly that he had not bettered his prospects by coming there.

a special situation

From this reading There was only one thing he could do, and that was to carry out a plan that had long ago suggested itself to him.

possessive form of “thompson” — United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)

From this reading Lish knew that a man of Big Thompson’s active habits would not be content to pass more than half his time in camp doing nothing, but that he would devote all his spare hours to trapping.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Lish knew that a man of Big Thompson’s active habits would not be content to pass more than half his time in camp doing nothing, but that he would devote all his spare hours to trapping.

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

From this reading Lish the Wolfer had not passed many days in his new camp before he began to see very plainly that he had not bettered his prospects by coming there.

stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse

From this reading Lish knew that a man of Big Thompson’s active habits would not be content to pass more than half his time in camp doing nothing, but that he would devote all his spare hours to trapping.

precisely as stated

From this reading Lish the Wolfer had not passed many days in his new camp before he began to see very plainly that he had not bettered his prospects by coming there.

someone who visits

From this reading WHAT OSCAR’S VISITOR DID.

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

From this reading For reasons we have already given, game was not as abundant as it was in that other hunting ground, and something must be done about it, or the furs he would carry back to the settlements in the spring would not sell for any great sum.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading For reasons we have already given, game was not as abundant as it was in that other hunting ground, and something must be done about it, or the furs he would carry back to the settlements in the spring would not sell for any great sum.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT OSCAR’S VISITOR DID.

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From this reading Lish the Wolfer had not passed many days in his new camp before he began to see very plainly that he had not bettered his prospects by coming there.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading For reasons we have already given, game was not as abundant as it was in that other hunting ground, and something must be done about it, or the furs he would carry back to the settlements in the spring would not sell for any great sum.