Chapter XIV

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

From this reading A WILD TURKEY HUNT--THE TRIP TO MUD CREEK--THE TURKEY ROOST--THE SHOOTING BEGINS--COUNTING THE NUMBER KILLED--JOE SELLS TURKEYS WHEN Mr. Tucker, Joe, and Rob arrived at Errolstrath, it was just one o'clock.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading At dinner the boys and the old trapper entertained the family with an account of the morning's hunt, telling them how splendidly both Bluey and Brutus had behaved in company with such thoroughbreds as Custer's hounds, and especially with General Sheridan's famous Cinch, who was supposed to be the finest animal of his kind in the country.

past form of “adjourn” — close at the end of a session

From this reading They all adjourned to the broad veranda after dinner was over, excepting the girls who had to clear up the things.

later than; following

From this reading They all adjourned to the broad veranda after dinner was over, excepting the girls who had to clear up the things.

(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 They all adjourned to the broad veranda after dinner was over, excepting the girls who had to clear up the things.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading At dinner the boys and the old trapper entertained the family with an account of the morning's hunt, telling them how splendidly both Bluey and Brutus had behaved in company with such thoroughbreds as Custer's hounds, and especially with General Sheridan's famous Cinch, who was supposed to be the finest animal of his kind in the country.

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

From this reading A WILD TURKEY HUNT--THE TRIP TO MUD CREEK--THE TURKEY ROOST--THE SHOOTING BEGINS--COUNTING THE NUMBER KILLED--JOE SELLS TURKEYS WHEN Mr. Tucker, Joe, and Rob arrived at Errolstrath, it was just one o'clock.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading At dinner the boys and the old trapper entertained the family with an account of the morning's hunt, telling them how splendidly both Bluey and Brutus had behaved in company with such thoroughbreds as Custer's hounds, and especially with General Sheridan's famous Cinch, who was supposed to be the finest animal of his kind in the country.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading A WILD TURKEY HUNT--THE TRIP TO MUD CREEK--THE TURKEY ROOST--THE SHOOTING BEGINS--COUNTING THE NUMBER KILLED--JOE SELLS TURKEYS WHEN Mr. Tucker, Joe, and Rob arrived at Errolstrath, it was just one o'clock.

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

From this reading At dinner the boys and the old trapper entertained the family with an account of the morning's hunt, telling them how splendidly both Bluey and Brutus had behaved in company with such thoroughbreds as Custer's hounds, and especially with General Sheridan's famous Cinch, who was supposed to be the finest animal of his kind in the country.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A WILD TURKEY HUNT--THE TRIP TO MUD CREEK--THE TURKEY ROOST--THE SHOOTING BEGINS--COUNTING THE NUMBER KILLED--JOE SELLS TURKEYS WHEN Mr. Tucker, Joe, and Rob arrived at Errolstrath, it was just one o'clock.

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

From this reading At dinner the boys and the old trapper entertained the family with an account of the morning's hunt, telling them how splendidly both Bluey and Brutus had behaved in company with such thoroughbreds as Custer's hounds, and especially with General Sheridan's famous Cinch, who was supposed to be the finest animal of his kind in the country.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading A WILD TURKEY HUNT--THE TRIP TO MUD CREEK--THE TURKEY ROOST--THE SHOOTING BEGINS--COUNTING THE NUMBER KILLED--JOE SELLS TURKEYS WHEN Mr. Tucker, Joe, and Rob arrived at Errolstrath, it was just one o'clock.

past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading At dinner the boys and the old trapper entertained the family with an account of the morning's hunt, telling them how splendidly both Bluey and Brutus had behaved in company with such thoroughbreds as Custer's hounds, and especially with General Sheridan's famous Cinch, who was supposed to be the finest animal of his kind in the country.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Mrs. Thompson used to prepare this remedy herself, and she considered it the best thing in the world for injuries.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At dinner the boys and the old trapper entertained the family with an account of the morning's hunt, telling them how splendidly both Bluey and Brutus had behaved in company with such thoroughbreds as Custer's hounds, and especially with General Sheridan's famous Cinch, who was supposed to be the finest animal of his kind in the country.

the two together, not just one

From this reading At dinner the boys and the old trapper entertained the family with an account of the morning's hunt, telling them how splendidly both Bluey and Brutus had behaved in company with such thoroughbreds as Custer's hounds, and especially with General Sheridan's famous Cinch, who was supposed to be the finest animal of his kind in the country.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading At dinner the boys and the old trapper entertained the family with an account of the morning's hunt, telling them how splendidly both Bluey and Brutus had behaved in company with such thoroughbreds as Custer's hounds, and especially with General Sheridan's famous Cinch, who was supposed to be the finest animal of his kind in the country.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading They all adjourned to the broad veranda after dinner was over, excepting the girls who had to clear up the things.

statesman of ancient Rome who (with Cassius) led a conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar (85-42 BC)

From this reading At dinner the boys and the old trapper entertained the family with an account of the morning's hunt, telling them how splendidly both Bluey and Brutus had behaved in company with such thoroughbreds as Custer's hounds, and especially with General Sheridan's famous Cinch, who was supposed to be the finest animal of his kind in the country.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The family had kept dinner waiting, and everything was ready to put on the table by the time the horses were fed and the hounds' wounds rubbed with witch-hazel.

any undertaking that is easy to do

From this reading At dinner the boys and the old trapper entertained the family with an account of the morning's hunt, telling them how splendidly both Bluey and Brutus had behaved in company with such thoroughbreds as Custer's hounds, and especially with General Sheridan's famous Cinch, who was supposed to be the finest animal of his kind in the country.

rid of obstructions

From this reading They all adjourned to the broad veranda after dinner was over, excepting the girls who had to clear up the things.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading At dinner the boys and the old trapper entertained the family with an account of the morning's hunt, telling them how splendidly both Bluey and Brutus had behaved in company with such thoroughbreds as Custer's hounds, and especially with General Sheridan's famous Cinch, who was supposed to be the finest animal of his kind in the country.

carefully weighed

From this reading Mrs. Thompson used to prepare this remedy herself, and she considered it the best thing in the world for injuries.

the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order

From this reading A WILD TURKEY HUNT--THE TRIP TO MUD CREEK--THE TURKEY ROOST--THE SHOOTING BEGINS--COUNTING THE NUMBER KILLED--JOE SELLS TURKEYS WHEN Mr. Tucker, Joe, and Rob arrived at Errolstrath, it was just one o'clock.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading At dinner the boys and the old trapper entertained the family with an account of the morning's hunt, telling them how splendidly both Bluey and Brutus had behaved in company with such thoroughbreds as Custer's hounds, and especially with General Sheridan's famous Cinch, who was supposed to be the finest animal of his kind in the country.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading A WILD TURKEY HUNT--THE TRIP TO MUD CREEK--THE TURKEY ROOST--THE SHOOTING BEGINS--COUNTING THE NUMBER KILLED--JOE SELLS TURKEYS WHEN Mr. Tucker, Joe, and Rob arrived at Errolstrath, it was just one o'clock.

possessive form of “custer” — United States general who was killed along with all his command by the Sioux at the Battle of Little Bighorn (1839-1876)

From this reading At dinner the boys and the old trapper entertained the family with an account of the morning's hunt, telling them how splendidly both Bluey and Brutus had behaved in company with such thoroughbreds as Custer's hounds, and especially with General Sheridan's famous Cinch, who was supposed to be the finest animal of his kind in the country.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The family had kept dinner waiting, and everything was ready to put on the table by the time the horses were fed and the hounds' wounds rubbed with witch-hazel.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading At dinner the boys and the old trapper entertained the family with an account of the morning's hunt, telling them how splendidly both Bluey and Brutus had behaved in company with such thoroughbreds as Custer's hounds, and especially with General Sheridan's famous Cinch, who was supposed to be the finest animal of his kind in the country.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A WILD TURKEY HUNT--THE TRIP TO MUD CREEK--THE TURKEY ROOST--THE SHOOTING BEGINS--COUNTING THE NUMBER KILLED--JOE SELLS TURKEYS WHEN Mr. Tucker, Joe, and Rob arrived at Errolstrath, it was just one o'clock.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading At dinner the boys and the old trapper entertained the family with an account of the morning's hunt, telling them how splendidly both Bluey and Brutus had behaved in company with such thoroughbreds as Custer's hounds, and especially with General Sheridan's famous Cinch, who was supposed to be the finest animal of his kind in the country.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading The family had kept dinner waiting, and everything was ready to put on the table by the time the horses were fed and the hounds' wounds rubbed with witch-hazel.

-ing form of “except” — take exception to

From this reading They all adjourned to the broad veranda after dinner was over, excepting the girls who had to clear up the things.

a social unit living together

From this reading The family had kept dinner waiting, and everything was ready to put on the table by the time the horses were fed and the hounds' wounds rubbed with witch-hazel.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading At dinner the boys and the old trapper entertained the family with an account of the morning's hunt, telling them how splendidly both Bluey and Brutus had behaved in company with such thoroughbreds as Custer's hounds, and especially with General Sheridan's famous Cinch, who was supposed to be the finest animal of his kind in the country.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading The family had kept dinner waiting, and everything was ready to put on the table by the time the horses were fed and the hounds' wounds rubbed with witch-hazel.

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading At dinner the boys and the old trapper entertained the family with an account of the morning's hunt, telling them how splendidly both Bluey and Brutus had behaved in company with such thoroughbreds as Custer's hounds, and especially with General Sheridan's famous Cinch, who was supposed to be the finest animal of his kind in the country.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mrs. Thompson used to prepare this remedy herself, and she considered it the best thing in the world for injuries.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading At dinner the boys and the old trapper entertained the family with an account of the morning's hunt, telling them how splendidly both Bluey and Brutus had behaved in company with such thoroughbreds as Custer's hounds, and especially with General Sheridan's famous Cinch, who was supposed to be the finest animal of his kind in the country.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading They all adjourned to the broad veranda after dinner was over, excepting the girls who had to clear up the things.

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

From this reading The family had kept dinner waiting, and everything was ready to put on the table by the time the horses were fed and the hounds' wounds rubbed with witch-hazel.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mrs. Thompson used to prepare this remedy herself, and she considered it the best thing in the world for injuries.

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

From this reading At dinner the boys and the old trapper entertained the family with an account of the morning's hunt, telling them how splendidly both Bluey and Brutus had behaved in company with such thoroughbreds as Custer's hounds, and especially with General Sheridan's famous Cinch, who was supposed to be the finest animal of his kind in the country.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The family had kept dinner waiting, and everything was ready to put on the table by the time the horses were fed and the hounds' wounds rubbed with witch-hazel.

plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading The family had kept dinner waiting, and everything was ready to put on the table by the time the horses were fed and the hounds' wounds rubbed with witch-hazel.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At dinner the boys and the old trapper entertained the family with an account of the morning's hunt, telling them how splendidly both Bluey and Brutus had behaved in company with such thoroughbreds as Custer's hounds, and especially with General Sheridan's famous Cinch, who was supposed to be the finest animal of his kind in the country.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading A WILD TURKEY HUNT--THE TRIP TO MUD CREEK--THE TURKEY ROOST--THE SHOOTING BEGINS--COUNTING THE NUMBER KILLED--JOE SELLS TURKEYS WHEN Mr. Tucker, Joe, and Rob arrived at Errolstrath, it was just one o'clock.

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

From this reading Mrs. Thompson used to prepare this remedy herself, and she considered it the best thing in the world for injuries.

plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading Mrs. Thompson used to prepare this remedy herself, and she considered it the best thing in the world for injuries.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A WILD TURKEY HUNT--THE TRIP TO MUD CREEK--THE TURKEY ROOST--THE SHOOTING BEGINS--COUNTING THE NUMBER KILLED--JOE SELLS TURKEYS WHEN Mr. Tucker, Joe, and Rob arrived at Errolstrath, it was just one o'clock.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A WILD TURKEY HUNT--THE TRIP TO MUD CREEK--THE TURKEY ROOST--THE SHOOTING BEGINS--COUNTING THE NUMBER KILLED--JOE SELLS TURKEYS WHEN Mr. Tucker, Joe, and Rob arrived at Errolstrath, it was just one o'clock.

and nothing more

From this reading A WILD TURKEY HUNT--THE TRIP TO MUD CREEK--THE TURKEY ROOST--THE SHOOTING BEGINS--COUNTING THE NUMBER KILLED--JOE SELLS TURKEYS WHEN Mr. Tucker, Joe, and Rob arrived at Errolstrath, it was just one o'clock.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The family had kept dinner waiting, and everything was ready to put on the table by the time the horses were fed and the hounds' wounds rubbed with witch-hazel.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading A WILD TURKEY HUNT--THE TRIP TO MUD CREEK--THE TURKEY ROOST--THE SHOOTING BEGINS--COUNTING THE NUMBER KILLED--JOE SELLS TURKEYS WHEN Mr. Tucker, Joe, and Rob arrived at Errolstrath, it was just one o'clock.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading At dinner the boys and the old trapper entertained the family with an account of the morning's hunt, telling them how splendidly both Bluey and Brutus had behaved in company with such thoroughbreds as Custer's hounds, and especially with General Sheridan's famous Cinch, who was supposed to be the finest animal of his kind in the country.

possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading At dinner the boys and the old trapper entertained the family with an account of the morning's hunt, telling them how splendidly both Bluey and Brutus had behaved in company with such thoroughbreds as Custer's hounds, and especially with General Sheridan's famous Cinch, who was supposed to be the finest animal of his kind in the country.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A WILD TURKEY HUNT--THE TRIP TO MUD CREEK--THE TURKEY ROOST--THE SHOOTING BEGINS--COUNTING THE NUMBER KILLED--JOE SELLS TURKEYS WHEN Mr. Tucker, Joe, and Rob arrived at Errolstrath, it was just one o'clock.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Thompson used to prepare this remedy herself, and she considered it the best thing in the world for injuries.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading A WILD TURKEY HUNT--THE TRIP TO MUD CREEK--THE TURKEY ROOST--THE SHOOTING BEGINS--COUNTING THE NUMBER KILLED--JOE SELLS TURKEYS WHEN Mr. Tucker, Joe, and Rob arrived at Errolstrath, it was just one o'clock.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading A WILD TURKEY HUNT--THE TRIP TO MUD CREEK--THE TURKEY ROOST--THE SHOOTING BEGINS--COUNTING THE NUMBER KILLED--JOE SELLS TURKEYS WHEN Mr. Tucker, Joe, and Rob arrived at Errolstrath, it was just one o'clock.

according to the clock

From this reading A WILD TURKEY HUNT--THE TRIP TO MUD CREEK--THE TURKEY ROOST--THE SHOOTING BEGINS--COUNTING THE NUMBER KILLED--JOE SELLS TURKEYS WHEN Mr. Tucker, Joe, and Rob arrived at Errolstrath, it was just one o'clock.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At dinner the boys and the old trapper entertained the family with an account of the morning's hunt, telling them how splendidly both Bluey and Brutus had behaved in company with such thoroughbreds as Custer's hounds, and especially with General Sheridan's famous Cinch, who was supposed to be the finest animal of his kind in the country.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading At dinner the boys and the old trapper entertained the family with an account of the morning's hunt, telling them how splendidly both Bluey and Brutus had behaved in company with such thoroughbreds as Custer's hounds, and especially with General Sheridan's famous Cinch, who was supposed to be the finest animal of his kind in the country.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The family had kept dinner waiting, and everything was ready to put on the table by the time the horses were fed and the hounds' wounds rubbed with witch-hazel.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A WILD TURKEY HUNT--THE TRIP TO MUD CREEK--THE TURKEY ROOST--THE SHOOTING BEGINS--COUNTING THE NUMBER KILLED--JOE SELLS TURKEYS WHEN Mr. Tucker, Joe, and Rob arrived at Errolstrath, it was just one o'clock.

above and across; more than

From this reading They all adjourned to the broad veranda after dinner was over, excepting the girls who had to clear up the things.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Mrs. Thompson used to prepare this remedy herself, and she considered it the best thing in the world for injuries.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The family had kept dinner waiting, and everything was ready to put on the table by the time the horses were fed and the hounds' wounds rubbed with witch-hazel.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading The family had kept dinner waiting, and everything was ready to put on the table by the time the horses were fed and the hounds' wounds rubbed with witch-hazel.

act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

From this reading Mrs. Thompson used to prepare this remedy herself, and she considered it the best thing in the world for injuries.

take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading A WILD TURKEY HUNT--THE TRIP TO MUD CREEK--THE TURKEY ROOST--THE SHOOTING BEGINS--COUNTING THE NUMBER KILLED--JOE SELLS TURKEYS WHEN Mr. Tucker, Joe, and Rob arrived at Errolstrath, it was just one o'clock.

sit, as on a branch

From this reading A WILD TURKEY HUNT--THE TRIP TO MUD CREEK--THE TURKEY ROOST--THE SHOOTING BEGINS--COUNTING THE NUMBER KILLED--JOE SELLS TURKEYS WHEN Mr. Tucker, Joe, and Rob arrived at Errolstrath, it was just one o'clock.

inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure

From this reading The family had kept dinner waiting, and everything was ready to put on the table by the time the horses were fed and the hounds' wounds rubbed with witch-hazel.

plural of “sell” — the activity of persuading someone to buy

From this reading A WILD TURKEY HUNT--THE TRIP TO MUD CREEK--THE TURKEY ROOST--THE SHOOTING BEGINS--COUNTING THE NUMBER KILLED--JOE SELLS TURKEYS WHEN Mr. Tucker, Joe, and Rob arrived at Errolstrath, it was just one o'clock.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mrs. Thompson used to prepare this remedy herself, and she considered it the best thing in the world for injuries.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At dinner the boys and the old trapper entertained the family with an account of the morning's hunt, telling them how splendidly both Bluey and Brutus had behaved in company with such thoroughbreds as Custer's hounds, and especially with General Sheridan's famous Cinch, who was supposed to be the finest animal of his kind in the country.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading A WILD TURKEY HUNT--THE TRIP TO MUD CREEK--THE TURKEY ROOST--THE SHOOTING BEGINS--COUNTING THE NUMBER KILLED--JOE SELLS TURKEYS WHEN Mr. Tucker, Joe, and Rob arrived at Errolstrath, it was just one o'clock.

extremely well

From this reading At dinner the boys and the old trapper entertained the family with an account of the morning's hunt, telling them how splendidly both Bluey and Brutus had behaved in company with such thoroughbreds as Custer's hounds, and especially with General Sheridan's famous Cinch, who was supposed to be the finest animal of his kind in the country.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading At dinner the boys and the old trapper entertained the family with an account of the morning's hunt, telling them how splendidly both Bluey and Brutus had behaved in company with such thoroughbreds as Custer's hounds, and especially with General Sheridan's famous Cinch, who was supposed to be the finest animal of his kind in the country.

required or under orders

From this reading At dinner the boys and the old trapper entertained the family with an account of the morning's hunt, telling them how splendidly both Bluey and Brutus had behaved in company with such thoroughbreds as Custer's hounds, and especially with General Sheridan's famous Cinch, who was supposed to be the finest animal of his kind in the country.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The family had kept dinner waiting, and everything was ready to put on the table by the time the horses were fed and the hounds' wounds rubbed with witch-hazel.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading At dinner the boys and the old trapper entertained the family with an account of the morning's hunt, telling them how splendidly both Bluey and Brutus had behaved in company with such thoroughbreds as Custer's hounds, and especially with General Sheridan's famous Cinch, who was supposed to be the finest animal of his kind in the country.

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

From this reading A WILD TURKEY HUNT--THE TRIP TO MUD CREEK--THE TURKEY ROOST--THE SHOOTING BEGINS--COUNTING THE NUMBER KILLED--JOE SELLS TURKEYS WHEN Mr. Tucker, Joe, and Rob arrived at Errolstrath, it was just one o'clock.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At dinner the boys and the old trapper entertained the family with an account of the morning's hunt, telling them how splendidly both Bluey and Brutus had behaved in company with such thoroughbreds as Custer's hounds, and especially with General Sheridan's famous Cinch, who was supposed to be the finest animal of his kind in the country.

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

From this reading They all adjourned to the broad veranda after dinner was over, excepting the girls who had to clear up the things.

a special situation

From this reading Mrs. Thompson used to prepare this remedy herself, and she considered it the best thing in the world for injuries.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading They all adjourned to the broad veranda after dinner was over, excepting the girls who had to clear up the things.

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

From this reading Mrs. Thompson used to prepare this remedy herself, and she considered it the best thing in the world for injuries.

United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)

From this reading Mrs. Thompson used to prepare this remedy herself, and she considered it the best thing in the world for injuries.

plural of “thoroughbred” — a well-bred person

From this reading At dinner the boys and the old trapper entertained the family with an account of the morning's hunt, telling them how splendidly both Bluey and Brutus had behaved in company with such thoroughbreds as Custer's hounds, and especially with General Sheridan's famous Cinch, who was supposed to be the finest animal of his kind in the country.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The family had kept dinner waiting, and everything was ready to put on the table by the time the horses were fed and the hounds' wounds rubbed with witch-hazel.

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

From this reading A WILD TURKEY HUNT--THE TRIP TO MUD CREEK--THE TURKEY ROOST--THE SHOOTING BEGINS--COUNTING THE NUMBER KILLED--JOE SELLS TURKEYS WHEN Mr. Tucker, Joe, and Rob arrived at Errolstrath, it was just one o'clock.

someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)

From this reading At dinner the boys and the old trapper entertained the family with an account of the morning's hunt, telling them how splendidly both Bluey and Brutus had behaved in company with such thoroughbreds as Custer's hounds, and especially with General Sheridan's famous Cinch, who was supposed to be the finest animal of his kind in the country.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading A WILD TURKEY HUNT--THE TRIP TO MUD CREEK--THE TURKEY ROOST--THE SHOOTING BEGINS--COUNTING THE NUMBER KILLED--JOE SELLS TURKEYS WHEN Mr. Tucker, Joe, and Rob arrived at Errolstrath, it was just one o'clock.

United States anarchist influential before World War I (1854-1939)

From this reading A WILD TURKEY HUNT--THE TRIP TO MUD CREEK--THE TURKEY ROOST--THE SHOOTING BEGINS--COUNTING THE NUMBER KILLED--JOE SELLS TURKEYS WHEN Mr. Tucker, Joe, and Rob arrived at Errolstrath, it was just one o'clock.

large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food

From this reading A WILD TURKEY HUNT--THE TRIP TO MUD CREEK--THE TURKEY ROOST--THE SHOOTING BEGINS--COUNTING THE NUMBER KILLED--JOE SELLS TURKEYS WHEN Mr. Tucker, Joe, and Rob arrived at Errolstrath, it was just one o'clock.

plural of “turkey” — large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food

From this reading A WILD TURKEY HUNT--THE TRIP TO MUD CREEK--THE TURKEY ROOST--THE SHOOTING BEGINS--COUNTING THE NUMBER KILLED--JOE SELLS TURKEYS WHEN Mr. Tucker, Joe, and Rob arrived at Errolstrath, it was just one o'clock.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading They all adjourned to the broad veranda after dinner was over, excepting the girls who had to clear up the things.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Mrs. Thompson used to prepare this remedy herself, and she considered it the best thing in the world for injuries.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading They all adjourned to the broad veranda after dinner was over, excepting the girls who had to clear up the things.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading The family had kept dinner waiting, and everything was ready to put on the table by the time the horses were fed and the hounds' wounds rubbed with witch-hazel.

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

From this reading A WILD TURKEY HUNT--THE TRIP TO MUD CREEK--THE TURKEY ROOST--THE SHOOTING BEGINS--COUNTING THE NUMBER KILLED--JOE SELLS TURKEYS WHEN Mr. Tucker, Joe, and Rob arrived at Errolstrath, it was just one o'clock.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The family had kept dinner waiting, and everything was ready to put on the table by the time the horses were fed and the hounds' wounds rubbed with witch-hazel.

at the time that

From this reading A WILD TURKEY HUNT--THE TRIP TO MUD CREEK--THE TURKEY ROOST--THE SHOOTING BEGINS--COUNTING THE NUMBER KILLED--JOE SELLS TURKEYS WHEN Mr. Tucker, Joe, and Rob arrived at Errolstrath, it was just one o'clock.

which person or people

From this reading At dinner the boys and the old trapper entertained the family with an account of the morning's hunt, telling them how splendidly both Bluey and Brutus had behaved in company with such thoroughbreds as Custer's hounds, and especially with General Sheridan's famous Cinch, who was supposed to be the finest animal of his kind in the country.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading A WILD TURKEY HUNT--THE TRIP TO MUD CREEK--THE TURKEY ROOST--THE SHOOTING BEGINS--COUNTING THE NUMBER KILLED--JOE SELLS TURKEYS WHEN Mr. Tucker, Joe, and Rob arrived at Errolstrath, it was just one o'clock.

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From this reading The family had kept dinner waiting, and everything was ready to put on the table by the time the horses were fed and the hounds' wounds rubbed with witch-hazel.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The family had kept dinner waiting, and everything was ready to put on the table by the time the horses were fed and the hounds' wounds rubbed with witch-hazel.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Mrs. Thompson used to prepare this remedy herself, and she considered it the best thing in the world for injuries.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading The family had kept dinner waiting, and everything was ready to put on the table by the time the horses were fed and the hounds' wounds rubbed with witch-hazel.