Chapter XIII

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

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Already in every cabin could be seen long strips hanging from the rafters of the living-room, or drying before the fire when rainy weather prevented its being cured in the hot sunshine.

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

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Still, the meagre quantity in hand was a source of considerable anxiety to the serious-minded men of the settlement.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Should the Indians come in sufficient force to harass them to any great extent, their hunting might be stopped.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

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

From this reading From the friendly Indians they had learned just how this "pemmican" was prepared; and, while it could not be compared to fresh meat, still, to tide over a protracted season, when possibly game could not be had, it promised to prove valuable indeed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Already in every cabin could be seen long strips hanging from the rafters of the living-room, or drying before the fire when rainy weather prevented its being cured in the hot sunshine.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Already in every cabin could be seen long strips hanging from the rafters of the living-room, or drying before the fire when rainy weather prevented its being cured in the hot sunshine.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Already in every cabin could be seen long strips hanging from the rafters of the living-room, or drying before the fire when rainy weather prevented its being cured in the hot sunshine.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Should the Indians come in sufficient force to harass them to any great extent, their hunting might be stopped.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading From the friendly Indians they had learned just how this "pemmican" was prepared; and, while it could not be compared to fresh meat, still, to tide over a protracted season, when possibly game could not be had, it promised to prove valuable indeed.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Still, the meagre quantity in hand was a source of considerable anxiety to the serious-minded men of the settlement.

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

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Already in every cabin could be seen long strips hanging from the rafters of the living-room, or drying before the fire when rainy weather prevented its being cured in the hot sunshine.

not still wet

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

-ing form of “dry” — remove the moisture from and make dry

From this reading Already in every cabin could be seen long strips hanging from the rafters of the living-room, or drying before the fire when rainy weather prevented its being cured in the hot sunshine.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Already in every cabin could be seen long strips hanging from the rafters of the living-room, or drying before the fire when rainy weather prevented its being cured in the hot sunshine.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Should the Indians come in sufficient force to harass them to any great extent, their hunting might be stopped.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Already in every cabin could be seen long strips hanging from the rafters of the living-room, or drying before the fire when rainy weather prevented its being cured in the hot sunshine.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Should the Indians come in sufficient force to harass them to any great extent, their hunting might be stopped.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading From the friendly Indians they had learned just how this "pemmican" was prepared; and, while it could not be compared to fresh meat, still, to tide over a protracted season, when possibly game could not be had, it promised to prove valuable indeed.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading From the friendly Indians they had learned just how this "pemmican" was prepared; and, while it could not be compared to fresh meat, still, to tide over a protracted season, when possibly game could not be had, it promised to prove valuable indeed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the friendly Indians they had learned just how this "pemmican" was prepared; and, while it could not be compared to fresh meat, still, to tide over a protracted season, when possibly game could not be had, it promised to prove valuable indeed.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading From the friendly Indians they had learned just how this "pemmican" was prepared; and, while it could not be compared to fresh meat, still, to tide over a protracted season, when possibly game could not be had, it promised to prove valuable indeed.

large in amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

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

From this reading Should the Indians come in sufficient force to harass them to any great extent, their hunting might be stopped.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

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

From this reading From the friendly Indians they had learned just how this "pemmican" was prepared; and, while it could not be compared to fresh meat, still, to tide over a protracted season, when possibly game could not be had, it promised to prove valuable indeed.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Still, the meagre quantity in hand was a source of considerable anxiety to the serious-minded men of the settlement.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading Already in every cabin could be seen long strips hanging from the rafters of the living-room, or drying before the fire when rainy weather prevented its being cured in the hot sunshine.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading Should the Indians come in sufficient force to harass them to any great extent, their hunting might be stopped.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Already in every cabin could be seen long strips hanging from the rafters of the living-room, or drying before the fire when rainy weather prevented its being cured in the hot sunshine.

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From this reading From the friendly Indians they had learned just how this "pemmican" was prepared; and, while it could not be compared to fresh meat, still, to tide over a protracted season, when possibly game could not be had, it promised to prove valuable indeed.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

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

From this reading Should the Indians come in sufficient force to harass them to any great extent, their hunting might be stopped.

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

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading From the friendly Indians they had learned just how this "pemmican" was prepared; and, while it could not be compared to fresh meat, still, to tide over a protracted season, when possibly game could not be had, it promised to prove valuable indeed.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading From the friendly Indians they had learned just how this "pemmican" was prepared; and, while it could not be compared to fresh meat, still, to tide over a protracted season, when possibly game could not be had, it promised to prove valuable indeed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Already in every cabin could be seen long strips hanging from the rafters of the living-room, or drying before the fire when rainy weather prevented its being cured in the hot sunshine.

and nothing more

From this reading From the friendly Indians they had learned just how this "pemmican" was prepared; and, while it could not be compared to fresh meat, still, to tide over a protracted season, when possibly game could not be had, it promised to prove valuable indeed.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading From the friendly Indians they had learned just how this "pemmican" was prepared; and, while it could not be compared to fresh meat, still, to tide over a protracted season, when possibly game could not be had, it promised to prove valuable indeed.

a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax

From this reading Already in every cabin could be seen long strips hanging from the rafters of the living-room, or drying before the fire when rainy weather prevented its being cured in the hot sunshine.

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 Already in every cabin could be seen long strips hanging from the rafters of the living-room, or drying before the fire when rainy weather prevented its being cured in the hot sunshine.

deficient in amount or quality or extent

From this reading Still, the meagre quantity in hand was a source of considerable anxiety to the serious-minded men of the settlement.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

the force of workers available

From this reading Still, the meagre quantity in hand was a source of considerable anxiety to the serious-minded men of the settlement.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Should the Indians come in sufficient force to harass them to any great extent, their hunting might be stopped.

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

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

not one, and not any

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading From the friendly Indians they had learned just how this "pemmican" was prepared; and, while it could not be compared to fresh meat, still, to tide over a protracted season, when possibly game could not be had, it promised to prove valuable indeed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Already in every cabin could be seen long strips hanging from the rafters of the living-room, or drying before the fire when rainy weather prevented its being cured in the hot sunshine.

above and across; more than

From this reading From the friendly Indians they had learned just how this "pemmican" was prepared; and, while it could not be compared to fresh meat, still, to tide over a protracted season, when possibly game could not be had, it promised to prove valuable indeed.

lean dried meat pounded fine and mixed with melted fat; used especially by North American Indians

From this reading From the friendly Indians they had learned just how this "pemmican" was prepared; and, while it could not be compared to fresh meat, still, to tide over a protracted season, when possibly game could not be had, it promised to prove valuable indeed.

by chance

From this reading From the friendly Indians they had learned just how this "pemmican" was prepared; and, while it could not be compared to fresh meat, still, to tide over a protracted season, when possibly game could not be had, it promised to prove valuable indeed.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading From the friendly Indians they had learned just how this "pemmican" was prepared; and, while it could not be compared to fresh meat, still, to tide over a protracted season, when possibly game could not be had, it promised to prove valuable indeed.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Already in every cabin could be seen long strips hanging from the rafters of the living-room, or drying before the fire when rainy weather prevented its being cured in the hot sunshine.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading From the friendly Indians they had learned just how this "pemmican" was prepared; and, while it could not be compared to fresh meat, still, to tide over a protracted season, when possibly game could not be had, it promised to prove valuable indeed.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading From the friendly Indians they had learned just how this "pemmican" was prepared; and, while it could not be compared to fresh meat, still, to tide over a protracted season, when possibly game could not be had, it promised to prove valuable indeed.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading From the friendly Indians they had learned just how this "pemmican" was prepared; and, while it could not be compared to fresh meat, still, to tide over a protracted season, when possibly game could not be had, it promised to prove valuable indeed.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading Still, the meagre quantity in hand was a source of considerable anxiety to the serious-minded men of the settlement.

plural of “rafter” — one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof

From this reading Already in every cabin could be seen long strips hanging from the rafters of the living-room, or drying before the fire when rainy weather prevented its being cured in the hot sunshine.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading Already in every cabin could be seen long strips hanging from the rafters of the living-room, or drying before the fire when rainy weather prevented its being cured in the hot sunshine.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading From the friendly Indians they had learned just how this "pemmican" was prepared; and, while it could not be compared to fresh meat, still, to tide over a protracted season, when possibly game could not be had, it promised to prove valuable indeed.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Already in every cabin could be seen long strips hanging from the rafters of the living-room, or drying before the fire when rainy weather prevented its being cured in the hot sunshine.

acting with or showing thought and good sense

From this reading Still, the meagre quantity in hand was a source of considerable anxiety to the serious-minded men of the 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 Still, the meagre quantity in hand was a source of considerable anxiety to the serious-minded men of the settlement.

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Should the Indians come in sufficient force to harass them to any great extent, their hunting might be stopped.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Still, the meagre quantity in hand was a source of considerable anxiety to the serious-minded men of the settlement.

not in physical motion

From this reading From the friendly Indians they had learned just how this "pemmican" was prepared; and, while it could not be compared to fresh meat, still, to tide over a protracted season, when possibly game could not be had, it promised to prove valuable indeed.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Should the Indians come in sufficient force to harass them to any great extent, their hunting might be stopped.

plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something

From this reading Already in every cabin could be seen long strips hanging from the rafters of the living-room, or drying before the fire when rainy weather prevented its being cured in the hot sunshine.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Should the Indians come in sufficient force to harass them to any great extent, their hunting might be stopped.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Already in every cabin could be seen long strips hanging from the rafters of the living-room, or drying before the fire when rainy weather prevented its being cured in the hot sunshine.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

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

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Should the Indians come in sufficient force to harass them to any great extent, their hunting might be stopped.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading From the friendly Indians they had learned just how this "pemmican" was prepared; and, while it could not be compared to fresh meat, still, to tide over a protracted season, when possibly game could not be had, it promised to prove valuable indeed.

a special situation

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

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

From this reading From the friendly Indians they had learned just how this "pemmican" was prepared; and, while it could not be compared to fresh meat, still, to tide over a protracted season, when possibly game could not be had, it promised to prove valuable indeed.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading From the friendly Indians they had learned just how this "pemmican" was prepared; and, while it could not be compared to fresh meat, still, to tide over a protracted season, when possibly game could not be had, it promised to prove valuable indeed.

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

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading From the friendly Indians they had learned just how this "pemmican" was prepared; and, while it could not be compared to fresh meat, still, to tide over a protracted season, when possibly game could not be had, it promised to prove valuable indeed.

meat from a deer used as food

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

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

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Already in every cabin could be seen long strips hanging from the rafters of the living-room, or drying before the fire when rainy weather prevented its being cured in the hot sunshine.

at the time that

From this reading From the friendly Indians they had learned just how this "pemmican" was prepared; and, while it could not be compared to fresh meat, still, to tide over a protracted season, when possibly game could not be had, it promised to prove valuable indeed.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

during the time that

From this reading From the friendly Indians they had learned just how this "pemmican" was prepared; and, while it could not be compared to fresh meat, still, to tide over a protracted season, when possibly game could not be had, it promised to prove valuable indeed.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading THE GRAND HUNT WITH a winter approaching, the severity of which none of them could more than guess at, it was the most natural thing in the world for the Ohio river settlers to wish to lay in a goodly stock of dried venison and buffalo meat.