used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the crest of a low ridge at the edge of the old chopping where Moncrossen's new Blood River tote-road made a narrow lane in the forest, the Indian paused.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the storm, with the Northland lying silent under its mantle of white, and the comings and goings of the fur-bearers recorded in patterns of curious tracery, Wabishke would again fare forth upon the trap-line.
anew
From this reading After the storm, with the Northland lying silent under its mantle of white, and the comings and goings of the fur-bearers recorded in patterns of curious tracery, Wabishke would again fare forth upon the trap-line.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading With wise eyes and the cunning of long practice, he would read the sign in the snow, and by means of craftily concealed iron jaws and innocent appearing deadfalls, renew with increased confidence in his "winter set," the world-old battle of skill against instinct.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was heavy with the promise of snow, and one by one the Indian took up his traps and hung them in saplings that they might not be buried.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The air was heavy with the promise of snow, and one by one the Indian took up his traps and hung them in saplings that they might not be buried.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading With wise eyes and the cunning of long practice, he would read the sign in the snow, and by means of craftily concealed iron jaws and innocent appearing deadfalls, renew with increased confidence in his "winter set," the world-old battle of skill against instinct.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the crest of a low ridge at the edge of the old chopping where Moncrossen's new Blood River tote-road made a narrow lane in the forest, the Indian paused.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading With wise eyes and the cunning of long practice, he would read the sign in the snow, and by means of craftily concealed iron jaws and innocent appearing deadfalls, renew with increased confidence in his "winter set," the world-old battle of skill against instinct.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The air was heavy with the promise of snow, and one by one the Indian took up his traps and hung them in saplings that they might not be buried.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ON THE TOTE-ROAD Very early in the morning on the day of the storm which had been welcomed by the lumber-jacks of the Blood River camp, old Wabishke started over his trap-line.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading ON THE TOTE-ROAD Very early in the morning on the day of the storm which had been welcomed by the lumber-jacks of the Blood River camp, old Wabishke started over his trap-line.
placed in a grave
From this reading The air was heavy with the promise of snow, and one by one the Indian took up his traps and hung them in saplings that they might not be buried.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ON THE TOTE-ROAD Very early in the morning on the day of the storm which had been welcomed by the lumber-jacks of the Blood River camp, old Wabishke started over his trap-line.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading ON THE TOTE-ROAD Very early in the morning on the day of the storm which had been welcomed by the lumber-jacks of the Blood River camp, old Wabishke started over his trap-line.
choppingverbUS /ˈtʃɑːpɪŋ/
inflected form of “chop” — cut into pieces
From this reading On the crest of a low ridge at the edge of the old chopping where Moncrossen's new Blood River tote-road made a narrow lane in the forest, the Indian paused.
comingsnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋz/
plural of “coming” — the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading After the storm, with the Northland lying silent under its mantle of white, and the comings and goings of the fur-bearers recorded in patterns of curious tracery, Wabishke would again fare forth upon the trap-line.
not accessible to view
From this reading With wise eyes and the cunning of long practice, he would read the sign in the snow, and by means of craftily concealed iron jaws and innocent appearing deadfalls, renew with increased confidence in his "winter set," the world-old battle of skill against instinct.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading With wise eyes and the cunning of long practice, he would read the sign in the snow, and by means of craftily concealed iron jaws and innocent appearing deadfalls, renew with increased confidence in his "winter set," the world-old battle of skill against instinct.
craftilyadverb
in an artful manner
From this reading With wise eyes and the cunning of long practice, he would read the sign in the snow, and by means of craftily concealed iron jaws and innocent appearing deadfalls, renew with increased confidence in his "winter set," the world-old battle of skill against instinct.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading On the crest of a low ridge at the edge of the old chopping where Moncrossen's new Blood River tote-road made a narrow lane in the forest, the Indian paused.
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading With wise eyes and the cunning of long practice, he would read the sign in the snow, and by means of craftily concealed iron jaws and innocent appearing deadfalls, renew with increased confidence in his "winter set," the world-old battle of skill against instinct.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading After the storm, with the Northland lying silent under its mantle of white, and the comings and goings of the fur-bearers recorded in patterns of curious tracery, Wabishke would again fare forth upon the trap-line.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ON THE TOTE-ROAD Very early in the morning on the day of the storm which had been welcomed by the lumber-jacks of the Blood River camp, old Wabishke started over his trap-line.
deadfalls
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From this reading With wise eyes and the cunning of long practice, he would read the sign in the snow, and by means of craftily concealed iron jaws and innocent appearing deadfalls, renew with increased confidence in his "winter set," the world-old battle of skill against instinct.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading ON THE TOTE-ROAD Very early in the morning on the day of the storm which had been welcomed by the lumber-jacks of the Blood River camp, old Wabishke started over his trap-line.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading On the crest of a low ridge at the edge of the old chopping where Moncrossen's new Blood River tote-road made a narrow lane in the forest, the Indian paused.
opinion or judgment
From this reading With wise eyes and the cunning of long practice, he would read the sign in the snow, and by means of craftily concealed iron jaws and innocent appearing deadfalls, renew with increased confidence in his "winter set," the world-old battle of skill against instinct.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading After the storm, with the Northland lying silent under its mantle of white, and the comings and goings of the fur-bearers recorded in patterns of curious tracery, Wabishke would again fare forth upon the trap-line.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading On the crest of a low ridge at the edge of the old chopping where Moncrossen's new Blood River tote-road made a narrow lane in the forest, the Indian paused.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After the storm, with the Northland lying silent under its mantle of white, and the comings and goings of the fur-bearers recorded in patterns of curious tracery, Wabishke would again fare forth upon the trap-line.
fur-bearers
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From this reading After the storm, with the Northland lying silent under its mantle of white, and the comings and goings of the fur-bearers recorded in patterns of curious tracery, Wabishke would again fare forth upon the trap-line.
goingsnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋz/
plural of “going” — the act of departing
From this reading After the storm, with the Northland lying silent under its mantle of white, and the comings and goings of the fur-bearers recorded in patterns of curious tracery, Wabishke would again fare forth upon the trap-line.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ON THE TOTE-ROAD Very early in the morning on the day of the storm which had been welcomed by the lumber-jacks of the Blood River camp, old Wabishke started over his trap-line.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With wise eyes and the cunning of long practice, he would read the sign in the snow, and by means of craftily concealed iron jaws and innocent appearing deadfalls, renew with increased confidence in his "winter set," the world-old battle of skill against instinct.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The air was heavy with the promise of snow, and one by one the Indian took up his traps and hung them in saplings that they might not be buried.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ON THE TOTE-ROAD Very early in the morning on the day of the storm which had been welcomed by the lumber-jacks of the Blood River camp, old Wabishke started over his trap-line.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The air was heavy with the promise of snow, and one by one the Indian took up his traps and hung them in saplings that they might not be buried.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON THE TOTE-ROAD Very early in the morning on the day of the storm which had been welcomed by the lumber-jacks of the Blood River camp, old Wabishke started over his trap-line.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading With wise eyes and the cunning of long practice, he would read the sign in the snow, and by means of craftily concealed iron jaws and innocent appearing deadfalls, renew with increased confidence in his "winter set," the world-old battle of skill against instinct.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The air was heavy with the promise of snow, and one by one the Indian took up his traps and hung them in saplings that they might not be buried.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading With wise eyes and the cunning of long practice, he would read the sign in the snow, and by means of craftily concealed iron jaws and innocent appearing deadfalls, renew with increased confidence in his "winter set," the world-old battle of skill against instinct.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading With wise eyes and the cunning of long practice, he would read the sign in the snow, and by means of craftily concealed iron jaws and innocent appearing deadfalls, renew with increased confidence in his "winter set," the world-old battle of skill against instinct.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading With wise eyes and the cunning of long practice, he would read the sign in the snow, and by means of craftily concealed iron jaws and innocent appearing deadfalls, renew with increased confidence in his "winter set," the world-old battle of skill against instinct.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading After the storm, with the Northland lying silent under its mantle of white, and the comings and goings of the fur-bearers recorded in patterns of curious tracery, Wabishke would again fare forth upon the trap-line.
jawsnounUS /dʒɔːz/
plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
From this reading With wise eyes and the cunning of long practice, he would read the sign in the snow, and by means of craftily concealed iron jaws and innocent appearing deadfalls, renew with increased confidence in his "winter set," the world-old battle of skill against instinct.
a narrow way or road
From this reading On the crest of a low ridge at the edge of the old chopping where Moncrossen's new Blood River tote-road made a narrow lane in the forest, the Indian paused.
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 With wise eyes and the cunning of long practice, he would read the sign in the snow, and by means of craftily concealed iron jaws and innocent appearing deadfalls, renew with increased confidence in his "winter set," the world-old battle of skill against instinct.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading On the crest of a low ridge at the edge of the old chopping where Moncrossen's new Blood River tote-road made a narrow lane in the forest, the Indian paused.
lumber-jacks
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From this reading ON THE TOTE-ROAD Very early in the morning on the day of the storm which had been welcomed by the lumber-jacks of the Blood River camp, old Wabishke started over his trap-line.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading After the storm, with the Northland lying silent under its mantle of white, and the comings and goings of the fur-bearers recorded in patterns of curious tracery, Wabishke would again fare forth upon the trap-line.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading On the crest of a low ridge at the edge of the old chopping where Moncrossen's new Blood River tote-road made a narrow lane in the forest, the Indian paused.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading After the storm, with the Northland lying silent under its mantle of white, and the comings and goings of the fur-bearers recorded in patterns of curious tracery, Wabishke would again fare forth upon the trap-line.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading With wise eyes and the cunning of long practice, he would read the sign in the snow, and by means of craftily concealed iron jaws and innocent appearing deadfalls, renew with increased confidence in his "winter set," the world-old battle of skill against instinct.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The air was heavy with the promise of snow, and one by one the Indian took up his traps and hung them in saplings that they might not be buried.
Moncrossen's
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From this reading On the crest of a low ridge at the edge of the old chopping where Moncrossen's new Blood River tote-road made a narrow lane in the forest, the Indian paused.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ON THE TOTE-ROAD Very early in the morning on the day of the storm which had been welcomed by the lumber-jacks of the Blood River camp, old Wabishke started over his trap-line.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading On the crest of a low ridge at the edge of the old chopping where Moncrossen's new Blood River tote-road made a narrow lane in the forest, the Indian paused.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading On the crest of a low ridge at the edge of the old chopping where Moncrossen's new Blood River tote-road made a narrow lane in the forest, the Indian paused.
NorthlandnounUS /ˈnɔːrθlænd/
any region lying in or toward the north
From this reading After the storm, with the Northland lying silent under its mantle of white, and the comings and goings of the fur-bearers recorded in patterns of curious tracery, Wabishke would again fare forth upon the trap-line.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The air was heavy with the promise of snow, and one by one the Indian took up his traps and hung them in saplings that they might not be buried.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE TOTE-ROAD Very early in the morning on the day of the storm which had been welcomed by the lumber-jacks of the Blood River camp, old Wabishke started over his trap-line.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading ON THE TOTE-ROAD Very early in the morning on the day of the storm which had been welcomed by the lumber-jacks of the Blood River camp, old Wabishke started over his trap-line.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE TOTE-ROAD Very early in the morning on the day of the storm which had been welcomed by the lumber-jacks of the Blood River camp, old Wabishke started over his trap-line.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The air was heavy with the promise of snow, and one by one the Indian took up his traps and hung them in saplings that they might not be buried.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading ON THE TOTE-ROAD Very early in the morning on the day of the storm which had been welcomed by the lumber-jacks of the Blood River camp, old Wabishke started over his trap-line.
patternsnounUS /ˈpætərnz/
plural of “pattern” — a perceptual structure
From this reading After the storm, with the Northland lying silent under its mantle of white, and the comings and goings of the fur-bearers recorded in patterns of curious tracery, Wabishke would again fare forth upon the trap-line.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading On the crest of a low ridge at the edge of the old chopping where Moncrossen's new Blood River tote-road made a narrow lane in the forest, the Indian paused.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading With wise eyes and the cunning of long practice, he would read the sign in the snow, and by means of craftily concealed iron jaws and innocent appearing deadfalls, renew with increased confidence in his "winter set," the world-old battle of skill against instinct.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The air was heavy with the promise of snow, and one by one the Indian took up his traps and hung them in saplings that they might not be buried.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading With wise eyes and the cunning of long practice, he would read the sign in the snow, and by means of craftily concealed iron jaws and innocent appearing deadfalls, renew with increased confidence in his "winter set," the world-old battle of skill against instinct.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading After the storm, with the Northland lying silent under its mantle of white, and the comings and goings of the fur-bearers recorded in patterns of curious tracery, Wabishke would again fare forth upon the trap-line.
renewverbUS /rɪˈnuː/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading With wise eyes and the cunning of long practice, he would read the sign in the snow, and by means of craftily concealed iron jaws and innocent appearing deadfalls, renew with increased confidence in his "winter set," the world-old battle of skill against instinct.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading On the crest of a low ridge at the edge of the old chopping where Moncrossen's new Blood River tote-road made a narrow lane in the forest, the Indian paused.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading ON THE TOTE-ROAD Very early in the morning on the day of the storm which had been welcomed by the lumber-jacks of the Blood River camp, old Wabishke started over his trap-line.
saplingsnounUS /ˈsæplɪŋz/
plural of “sapling” — young tree
From this reading The air was heavy with the promise of snow, and one by one the Indian took up his traps and hung them in saplings that they might not be buried.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading With wise eyes and the cunning of long practice, he would read the sign in the snow, and by means of craftily concealed iron jaws and innocent appearing deadfalls, renew with increased confidence in his "winter set," the world-old battle of skill against instinct.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading With wise eyes and the cunning of long practice, he would read the sign in the snow, and by means of craftily concealed iron jaws and innocent appearing deadfalls, renew with increased confidence in his "winter set," the world-old battle of skill against instinct.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading After the storm, with the Northland lying silent under its mantle of white, and the comings and goings of the fur-bearers recorded in patterns of curious tracery, Wabishke would again fare forth upon the trap-line.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading With wise eyes and the cunning of long practice, he would read the sign in the snow, and by means of craftily concealed iron jaws and innocent appearing deadfalls, renew with increased confidence in his "winter set," the world-old battle of skill against instinct.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The air was heavy with the promise of snow, and one by one the Indian took up his traps and hung them in saplings that they might not be buried.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading ON THE TOTE-ROAD Very early in the morning on the day of the storm which had been welcomed by the lumber-jacks of the Blood River camp, old Wabishke started over his trap-line.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading ON THE TOTE-ROAD Very early in the morning on the day of the storm which had been welcomed by the lumber-jacks of the Blood River camp, old Wabishke started over his trap-line.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The air was heavy with the promise of snow, and one by one the Indian took up his traps and hung them in saplings that they might not be buried.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE TOTE-ROAD Very early in the morning on the day of the storm which had been welcomed by the lumber-jacks of the Blood River camp, old Wabishke started over his trap-line.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The air was heavy with the promise of snow, and one by one the Indian took up his traps and hung them in saplings that they might not be buried.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The air was heavy with the promise of snow, and one by one the Indian took up his traps and hung them in saplings that they might not be buried.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The air was heavy with the promise of snow, and one by one the Indian took up his traps and hung them in saplings that they might not be buried.
TOTE-ROAD
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From this reading ON THE TOTE-ROAD Very early in the morning on the day of the storm which had been welcomed by the lumber-jacks of the Blood River camp, old Wabishke started over his trap-line.
tracerynoun
decoration consisting of an open pattern of interlacing ribs
From this reading After the storm, with the Northland lying silent under its mantle of white, and the comings and goings of the fur-bearers recorded in patterns of curious tracery, Wabishke would again fare forth upon the trap-line.
trap-line
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From this reading ON THE TOTE-ROAD Very early in the morning on the day of the storm which had been welcomed by the lumber-jacks of the Blood River camp, old Wabishke started over his trap-line.
trapsnounUS /træps/
plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading The air was heavy with the promise of snow, and one by one the Indian took up his traps and hung them in saplings that they might not be buried.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading After the storm, with the Northland lying silent under its mantle of white, and the comings and goings of the fur-bearers recorded in patterns of curious tracery, Wabishke would again fare forth upon the trap-line.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The air was heavy with the promise of snow, and one by one the Indian took up his traps and hung them in saplings that they might not be buried.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After the storm, with the Northland lying silent under its mantle of white, and the comings and goings of the fur-bearers recorded in patterns of curious tracery, Wabishke would again fare forth upon the trap-line.
precisely as stated
From this reading ON THE TOTE-ROAD Very early in the morning on the day of the storm which had been welcomed by the lumber-jacks of the Blood River camp, old Wabishke started over his trap-line.
Wabishke
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From this reading ON THE TOTE-ROAD Very early in the morning on the day of the storm which had been welcomed by the lumber-jacks of the Blood River camp, old Wabishke started over his trap-line.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The air was heavy with the promise of snow, and one by one the Indian took up his traps and hung them in saplings that they might not be buried.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading ON THE TOTE-ROAD Very early in the morning on the day of the storm which had been welcomed by the lumber-jacks of the Blood River camp, old Wabishke started over his trap-line.
in or at the place that
From this reading On the crest of a low ridge at the edge of the old chopping where Moncrossen's new Blood River tote-road made a narrow lane in the forest, the Indian paused.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ON THE TOTE-ROAD Very early in the morning on the day of the storm which had been welcomed by the lumber-jacks of the Blood River camp, old Wabishke started over his trap-line.
a Caucasian
From this reading After the storm, with the Northland lying silent under its mantle of white, and the comings and goings of the fur-bearers recorded in patterns of curious tracery, Wabishke would again fare forth upon the trap-line.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading With wise eyes and the cunning of long practice, he would read the sign in the snow, and by means of craftily concealed iron jaws and innocent appearing deadfalls, renew with increased confidence in his "winter set," the world-old battle of skill against instinct.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading With wise eyes and the cunning of long practice, he would read the sign in the snow, and by means of craftily concealed iron jaws and innocent appearing deadfalls, renew with increased confidence in his "winter set," the world-old battle of skill against instinct.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The air was heavy with the promise of snow, and one by one the Indian took up his traps and hung them in saplings that they might not be buried.
world-old
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From this reading With wise eyes and the cunning of long practice, he would read the sign in the snow, and by means of craftily concealed iron jaws and innocent appearing deadfalls, renew with increased confidence in his "winter set," the world-old battle of skill against instinct.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After the storm, with the Northland lying silent under its mantle of white, and the comings and goings of the fur-bearers recorded in patterns of curious tracery, Wabishke would again fare forth upon the trap-line.
