used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading YARDSLEY'S TRAPS A week passed without special incident.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Piper, Robson and Heydon also made the acquaintance of the trapper, and all the hunters spent an evening in the cabin across the lake.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Piper, Robson and Heydon also made the acquaintance of the trapper, and all the hunters spent an evening in the cabin across the lake.
(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 Piper, Robson and Heydon also made the acquaintance of the trapper, and all the hunters spent an evening in the cabin across the lake.
in addition
From this reading Piper, Robson and Heydon also made the acquaintance of the trapper, and all the hunters spent an evening in the cabin across the lake.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Piper, Robson and Heydon also made the acquaintance of the trapper, and all the hunters spent an evening in the cabin across the lake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Piper, Robson and Heydon also made the acquaintance of the trapper, and all the hunters spent an evening in the cabin across the lake.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading This fact had been ascertained by Charlie Piper, who, for purposes of speculation, wished to purchase a number of skins.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It became known that Yardsley had a fine collection of furs, which he intended to take to town very shortly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This fact had been ascertained by Charlie Piper, who, for purposes of speculation, wished to purchase a number of skins.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the price offered was too low to suit the trapper.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This fact had been ascertained by Charlie Piper, who, for purposes of speculation, wished to purchase a number of skins.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Piper, Robson and Heydon also made the acquaintance of the trapper, and all the hunters spent an evening in the cabin across the lake.
Charlie
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From this reading This fact had been ascertained by Charlie Piper, who, for purposes of speculation, wished to purchase a number of skins.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading It became known that Yardsley had a fine collection of furs, which he intended to take to town very shortly.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Piper, Robson and Heydon also made the acquaintance of the trapper, and all the hunters spent an evening in the cabin across the lake.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This fact had been ascertained by Charlie Piper, who, for purposes of speculation, wished to purchase a number of skins.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It became known that Yardsley had a fine collection of furs, which he intended to take to town very shortly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This fact had been ascertained by Charlie Piper, who, for purposes of speculation, wished to purchase a number of skins.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading It became known that Yardsley had a fine collection of furs, which he intended to take to town very shortly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It became known that Yardsley had a fine collection of furs, which he intended to take to town very shortly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It became known that Yardsley had a fine collection of furs, which he intended to take to town very shortly.
Heydon
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From this reading Piper, Robson and Heydon also made the acquaintance of the trapper, and all the hunters spent an evening in the cabin across the lake.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading Piper, Robson and Heydon also made the acquaintance of the trapper, and all the hunters spent an evening in the cabin across the lake.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Piper, Robson and Heydon also made the acquaintance of the trapper, and all the hunters spent an evening in the cabin across the lake.
a single distinct event
From this reading YARDSLEY'S TRAPS A week passed without special incident.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading It became known that Yardsley had a fine collection of furs, which he intended to take to town very shortly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It became known that Yardsley had a fine collection of furs, which he intended to take to town very shortly.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It became known that Yardsley had a fine collection of furs, which he intended to take to town very shortly.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Piper, Robson and Heydon also made the acquaintance of the trapper, and all the hunters spent an evening in the cabin across the lake.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But the price offered was too low to suit the trapper.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Piper, Robson and Heydon also made the acquaintance of the trapper, and all the hunters spent an evening in the cabin across the lake.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading This fact had been ascertained by Charlie Piper, who, for purposes of speculation, wished to purchase a number of skins.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Piper, Robson and Heydon also made the acquaintance of the trapper, and all the hunters spent an evening in the cabin across the lake.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading But the price offered was too low to suit the trapper.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading YARDSLEY'S TRAPS A week passed without special incident.
PipernounUS /ˈpaɪpər/
someone who plays the bagpipe
From this reading Piper, Robson and Heydon also made the acquaintance of the trapper, and all the hunters spent an evening in the cabin across the lake.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading But the price offered was too low to suit the trapper.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading This fact had been ascertained by Charlie Piper, who, for purposes of speculation, wished to purchase a number of skins.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading This fact had been ascertained by Charlie Piper, who, for purposes of speculation, wished to purchase a number of skins.
Robson
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From this reading Piper, Robson and Heydon also made the acquaintance of the trapper, and all the hunters spent an evening in the cabin across the lake.
for a short time
From this reading It became known that Yardsley had a fine collection of furs, which he intended to take to town very shortly.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading This fact had been ascertained by Charlie Piper, who, for purposes of speculation, wished to purchase a number of skins.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading YARDSLEY'S TRAPS A week passed without special incident.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading This fact had been ascertained by Charlie Piper, who, for purposes of speculation, wished to purchase a number of skins.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Piper, Robson and Heydon also made the acquaintance of the trapper, and all the hunters spent an evening in the cabin across the lake.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading But the price offered was too low to suit the trapper.
carry out
From this reading It became known that Yardsley had a fine collection of furs, which he intended to take to town very shortly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It became known that Yardsley had a fine collection of furs, which he intended to take to town very shortly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Piper, Robson and Heydon also made the acquaintance of the trapper, and all the hunters spent an evening in the cabin across the lake.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This fact had been ascertained by Charlie Piper, who, for purposes of speculation, wished to purchase a number of skins.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It became known that Yardsley had a fine collection of furs, which he intended to take to town very shortly.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But the price offered was too low to suit the trapper.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It became known that Yardsley had a fine collection of furs, which he intended to take to town very shortly.
trappernounUS /ˈtræpər/
someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading Piper, Robson and Heydon also made the acquaintance of the trapper, and all the hunters spent an evening in the cabin across the lake.
TRAPSnounUS /træps/
plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading YARDSLEY'S TRAPS A week passed without special incident.
precisely as stated
From this reading It became known that Yardsley had a fine collection of furs, which he intended to take to town very shortly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the price offered was too low to suit the trapper.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading YARDSLEY'S TRAPS A week passed without special incident.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It became known that Yardsley had a fine collection of furs, which he intended to take to town very shortly.
which person or people
From this reading This fact had been ascertained by Charlie Piper, who, for purposes of speculation, wished to purchase a number of skins.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading This fact had been ascertained by Charlie Piper, who, for purposes of speculation, wished to purchase a number of skins.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading YARDSLEY'S TRAPS A week passed without special incident.
Yardsley
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From this reading It became known that Yardsley had a fine collection of furs, which he intended to take to town very shortly.
YARDSLEY'S
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From this reading YARDSLEY'S TRAPS A week passed without special incident.
