used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These hunts are the more important from the animals' fur being in prime condition, and, of course, fetching a better price at the trading centres.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These hunts are the more important from the animals' fur being in prime condition, and, of course, fetching a better price at the trading centres.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading These hunts are the more important from the animals' fur being in prime condition, and, of course, fetching a better price at the trading centres.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These hunts are the more important from the animals' fur being in prime condition, and, of course, fetching a better price at the trading centres.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The picked hunters of various Indian nations come into the great northern wilds, and are the more mixed up recently, as the railway pioneers and settlers arrive in too strong force to pay much heed to treaty restrictions.
arrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The picked hunters of various Indian nations come into the great northern wilds, and are the more mixed up recently, as the railway pioneers and settlers arrive in too strong force to pay much heed to treaty restrictions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading These hunts are the more important from the animals' fur being in prime condition, and, of course, fetching a better price at the trading centres.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading These hunts are the more important from the animals' fur being in prime condition, and, of course, fetching a better price at the trading centres.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading These hunts are the more important from the animals' fur being in prime condition, and, of course, fetching a better price at the trading centres.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading WE HEAR FROM CHEROKEE BILL.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
centresnounUS /ˈsentərz/
plural of “centre” — a low-lying region in central France
From this reading These hunts are the more important from the animals' fur being in prime condition, and, of course, fetching a better price at the trading centres.
CHEROKEEnounUS /ˈtʃerəkiː/
the Iroquoian language spoken by the Cherokee
From this reading WE HEAR FROM CHEROKEE BILL.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The picked hunters of various Indian nations come into the great northern wilds, and are the more mixed up recently, as the railway pioneers and settlers arrive in too strong force to pay much heed to treaty restrictions.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading It is commonly in September that the savages "go in for the winter hunt," in the region where our story takes place.
a state at a particular time
From this reading These hunts are the more important from the animals' fur being in prime condition, and, of course, fetching a better price at the trading centres.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
countermines
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From this reading The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading These hunts are the more important from the animals' fur being in prime condition, and, of course, fetching a better price at the trading centres.
eatableadjectiveUS /ˈiːtəbəl/
suitable for use as food
From this reading The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
fetchingadjectiveUS /ˈfetʃɪŋ/
very attractive; capturing interest
From this reading These hunts are the more important from the animals' fur being in prime condition, and, of course, fetching a better price at the trading centres.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is commonly in September that the savages "go in for the winter hunt," in the region where our story takes place.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The picked hunters of various Indian nations come into the great northern wilds, and are the more mixed up recently, as the railway pioneers and settlers arrive in too strong force to pay much heed to treaty restrictions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WE HEAR FROM CHEROKEE BILL.
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading These hunts are the more important from the animals' fur being in prime condition, and, of course, fetching a better price at the trading centres.
gingerlyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɪndʒərli/
with extreme care or delicacy
From this reading The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It is commonly in September that the savages "go in for the winter hunt," in the region where our story takes place.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The picked hunters of various Indian nations come into the great northern wilds, and are the more mixed up recently, as the railway pioneers and settlers arrive in too strong force to pay much heed to treaty restrictions.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading WE HEAR FROM CHEROKEE BILL.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading The picked hunters of various Indian nations come into the great northern wilds, and are the more mixed up recently, as the railway pioneers and settlers arrive in too strong force to pay much heed to treaty restrictions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading It is commonly in September that the savages "go in for the winter hunt," in the region where our story takes place.
someone who hunts game
From this reading The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading The picked hunters of various Indian nations come into the great northern wilds, and are the more mixed up recently, as the railway pioneers and settlers arrive in too strong force to pay much heed to treaty restrictions.
huntsnounUS /hʌnts/
plural of “hunt” — Englishman and Pre-Raphaelite painter (1827-1910)
From this reading These hunts are the more important from the animals' fur being in prime condition, and, of course, fetching a better price at the trading centres.
of great significance or value
From this reading These hunts are the more important from the animals' fur being in prime condition, and, of course, fetching a better price at the trading centres.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is commonly in September that the savages "go in for the winter hunt," in the region where our story takes place.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The picked hunters of various Indian nations come into the great northern wilds, and are the more mixed up recently, as the railway pioneers and settlers arrive in too strong force to pay much heed to treaty restrictions.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The picked hunters of various Indian nations come into the great northern wilds, and are the more mixed up recently, as the railway pioneers and settlers arrive in too strong force to pay much heed to treaty restrictions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is commonly in September that the savages "go in for the winter hunt," in the region where our story takes place.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is commonly in September that the savages "go in for the winter hunt," in the region where our story takes place.
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 The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
engage in
From this reading The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading The picked hunters of various Indian nations come into the great northern wilds, and are the more mixed up recently, as the railway pioneers and settlers arrive in too strong force to pay much heed to treaty restrictions.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading These hunts are the more important from the animals' fur being in prime condition, and, of course, fetching a better price at the trading centres.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The picked hunters of various Indian nations come into the great northern wilds, and are the more mixed up recently, as the railway pioneers and settlers arrive in too strong force to pay much heed to treaty restrictions.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The picked hunters of various Indian nations come into the great northern wilds, and are the more mixed up recently, as the railway pioneers and settlers arrive in too strong force to pay much heed to treaty restrictions.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The picked hunters of various Indian nations come into the great northern wilds, and are the more mixed up recently, as the railway pioneers and settlers arrive in too strong force to pay much heed to treaty restrictions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These hunts are the more important from the animals' fur being in prime condition, and, of course, fetching a better price at the trading centres.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is commonly in September that the savages "go in for the winter hunt," in the region where our story takes place.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading The picked hunters of various Indian nations come into the great northern wilds, and are the more mixed up recently, as the railway pioneers and settlers arrive in too strong force to pay much heed to treaty restrictions.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading The picked hunters of various Indian nations come into the great northern wilds, and are the more mixed up recently, as the railway pioneers and settlers arrive in too strong force to pay much heed to treaty restrictions.
pioneersnounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrz/
plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading The picked hunters of various Indian nations come into the great northern wilds, and are the more mixed up recently, as the railway pioneers and settlers arrive in too strong force to pay much heed to treaty restrictions.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is commonly in September that the savages "go in for the winter hunt," in the region where our story takes place.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading These hunts are the more important from the animals' fur being in prime condition, and, of course, fetching a better price at the trading centres.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading These hunts are the more important from the animals' fur being in prime condition, and, of course, fetching a better price at the trading centres.
any competition
From this reading The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading The picked hunters of various Indian nations come into the great northern wilds, and are the more mixed up recently, as the railway pioneers and settlers arrive in too strong force to pay much heed to treaty restrictions.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading The picked hunters of various Indian nations come into the great northern wilds, and are the more mixed up recently, as the railway pioneers and settlers arrive in too strong force to pay much heed to treaty restrictions.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading It is commonly in September that the savages "go in for the winter hunt," in the region where our story takes place.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
restrictionsnounUS /riˈstrɪkʃənz/
plural of “restriction” — a principle that limits the extent of something
From this reading The picked hunters of various Indian nations come into the great northern wilds, and are the more mixed up recently, as the railway pioneers and settlers arrive in too strong force to pay much heed to treaty restrictions.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading It is commonly in September that the savages "go in for the winter hunt," in the region where our story takes place.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading It is commonly in September that the savages "go in for the winter hunt," in the region where our story takes place.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading The picked hunters of various Indian nations come into the great northern wilds, and are the more mixed up recently, as the railway pioneers and settlers arrive in too strong force to pay much heed to treaty restrictions.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It is commonly in September that the savages "go in for the winter hunt," in the region where our story takes place.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The picked hunters of various Indian nations come into the great northern wilds, and are the more mixed up recently, as the railway pioneers and settlers arrive in too strong force to pay much heed to treaty restrictions.
tacitadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪt/
implied by or inferred from actions or statements
From this reading The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading It is commonly in September that the savages "go in for the winter hunt," in the region where our story takes place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is commonly in September that the savages "go in for the winter hunt," in the region where our story takes place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is commonly in September that the savages "go in for the winter hunt," in the region where our story takes place.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These hunts are the more important from the animals' fur being in prime condition, and, of course, fetching a better price at the trading centres.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The picked hunters of various Indian nations come into the great northern wilds, and are the more mixed up recently, as the railway pioneers and settlers arrive in too strong force to pay much heed to treaty restrictions.
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The picked hunters of various Indian nations come into the great northern wilds, and are the more mixed up recently, as the railway pioneers and settlers arrive in too strong force to pay much heed to treaty restrictions.
torpedoesnounUS /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊz/
plural of “torpedo” — a professional killer who uses a gun
From this reading The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading These hunts are the more important from the animals' fur being in prime condition, and, of course, fetching a better price at the trading centres.
treatynounUS /ˈtriːti/
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading The picked hunters of various Indian nations come into the great northern wilds, and are the more mixed up recently, as the railway pioneers and settlers arrive in too strong force to pay much heed to treaty restrictions.
trucenounUS /truːs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The picked hunters of various Indian nations come into the great northern wilds, and are the more mixed up recently, as the railway pioneers and settlers arrive in too strong force to pay much heed to treaty restrictions.
upshotnounUS /ˈʌpʃɑːt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The picked hunters of various Indian nations come into the great northern wilds, and are the more mixed up recently, as the railway pioneers and settlers arrive in too strong force to pay much heed to treaty restrictions.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE HEAR FROM CHEROKEE BILL.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
in or at the place that
From this reading It is commonly in September that the savages "go in for the winter hunt," in the region where our story takes place.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The upshot is, that while a tacit truce is tolerably well maintained, so long as every arrow and bullet is required to make "eatable meat," the view, often the contact of enemies, causes a stray hunter of any race to thread his way as gingerly as a soldier advancing among mines, countermines, and torpedoes.
wildsnounUS /waɪldz/
plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization
From this reading The picked hunters of various Indian nations come into the great northern wilds, and are the more mixed up recently, as the railway pioneers and settlers arrive in too strong force to pay much heed to treaty restrictions.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It is commonly in September that the savages "go in for the winter hunt," in the region where our story takes place.
