used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MAKING OF THE MOCCASINS It is a grim joke of the animal world that the lazy moose is the moose that gives wings to the feet of the pursuer.
in addition
From this reading While getting the filling for his snow-shoes, the trapper also stocks his larder; and if he can find a spinster moose, he will have something better than shredded venison and more delicately flavoured than finest teal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When snow comes the trapper must have snow-shoes and moccasins.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading THE MAKING OF THE MOCCASINS It is a grim joke of the animal world that the lazy moose is the moose that gives wings to the feet of the pursuer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bees have their drones, beaver their hermits, and moose a ladified epicure who draws off from the feeding-yards of the common herd, picks out the sweetest browse of the forest, and gorges herself till fat as a gouty voluptuary.
beavernounUS /ˈbiːvər/
the soft brown fur of the beaver
From this reading Bees have their drones, beaver their hermits, and moose a ladified epicure who draws off from the feeding-yards of the common herd, picks out the sweetest browse of the forest, and gorges herself till fat as a gouty voluptuary.
BeesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading Bees have their drones, beaver their hermits, and moose a ladified epicure who draws off from the feeding-yards of the common herd, picks out the sweetest browse of the forest, and gorges herself till fat as a gouty voluptuary.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading For both, moose supplies the best material.
(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 While getting the filling for his snow-shoes, the trapper also stocks his larder; and if he can find a spinster moose, he will have something better than shredded venison and more delicately flavoured than finest teal.
the two together, not just one
From this reading For both, moose supplies the best material.
browseverbUS /braʊz/
shop around; not necessarily buying
From this reading Bees have their drones, beaver their hermits, and moose a ladified epicure who draws off from the feeding-yards of the common herd, picks out the sweetest browse of the forest, and gorges herself till fat as a gouty voluptuary.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading While getting the filling for his snow-shoes, the trapper also stocks his larder; and if he can find a spinster moose, he will have something better than shredded venison and more delicately flavoured than finest teal.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading When snow comes the trapper must have snow-shoes and moccasins.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Bees have their drones, beaver their hermits, and moose a ladified epicure who draws off from the feeding-yards of the common herd, picks out the sweetest browse of the forest, and gorges herself till fat as a gouty voluptuary.
delicatelyadverbUS /ˈdeləkətli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading While getting the filling for his snow-shoes, the trapper also stocks his larder; and if he can find a spinster moose, he will have something better than shredded venison and more delicately flavoured than finest teal.
drawsnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading Bees have their drones, beaver their hermits, and moose a ladified epicure who draws off from the feeding-yards of the common herd, picks out the sweetest browse of the forest, and gorges herself till fat as a gouty voluptuary.
dronesnounUS /droʊnz/
plural of “drone” — stingless male bee in a colony of social bees (especially honeybees) whose sole function is to mate with the queen
From this reading Bees have their drones, beaver their hermits, and moose a ladified epicure who draws off from the feeding-yards of the common herd, picks out the sweetest browse of the forest, and gorges herself till fat as a gouty voluptuary.
epicurenounUS /ˈepɪkjʊr/
a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)
From this reading Bees have their drones, beaver their hermits, and moose a ladified epicure who draws off from the feeding-yards of the common herd, picks out the sweetest browse of the forest, and gorges herself till fat as a gouty voluptuary.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading Bees have their drones, beaver their hermits, and moose a ladified epicure who draws off from the feeding-yards of the common herd, picks out the sweetest browse of the forest, and gorges herself till fat as a gouty voluptuary.
feeding-yards
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From this reading Bees have their drones, beaver their hermits, and moose a ladified epicure who draws off from the feeding-yards of the common herd, picks out the sweetest browse of the forest, and gorges herself till fat as a gouty voluptuary.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading THE MAKING OF THE MOCCASINS It is a grim joke of the animal world that the lazy moose is the moose that gives wings to the feet of the pursuer.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading While getting the filling for his snow-shoes, the trapper also stocks his larder; and if he can find a spinster moose, he will have something better than shredded venison and more delicately flavoured than finest teal.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading While getting the filling for his snow-shoes, the trapper also stocks his larder; and if he can find a spinster moose, he will have something better than shredded venison and more delicately flavoured than finest teal.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading While getting the filling for his snow-shoes, the trapper also stocks his larder; and if he can find a spinster moose, he will have something better than shredded venison and more delicately flavoured than finest teal.
flavoured
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From this reading While getting the filling for his snow-shoes, the trapper also stocks his larder; and if he can find a spinster moose, he will have something better than shredded venison and more delicately flavoured than finest teal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For both, moose supplies the best material.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Bees have their drones, beaver their hermits, and moose a ladified epicure who draws off from the feeding-yards of the common herd, picks out the sweetest browse of the forest, and gorges herself till fat as a gouty voluptuary.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bees have their drones, beaver their hermits, and moose a ladified epicure who draws off from the feeding-yards of the common herd, picks out the sweetest browse of the forest, and gorges herself till fat as a gouty voluptuary.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading While getting the filling for his snow-shoes, the trapper also stocks his larder; and if he can find a spinster moose, he will have something better than shredded venison and more delicately flavoured than finest teal.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading THE MAKING OF THE MOCCASINS It is a grim joke of the animal world that the lazy moose is the moose that gives wings to the feet of the pursuer.
gorgesnounUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəz/
plural of “gorge” — a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)
From this reading Bees have their drones, beaver their hermits, and moose a ladified epicure who draws off from the feeding-yards of the common herd, picks out the sweetest browse of the forest, and gorges herself till fat as a gouty voluptuary.
goutyadjectiveUS /ˈɡaʊti/
suffering from gout
From this reading Bees have their drones, beaver their hermits, and moose a ladified epicure who draws off from the feeding-yards of the common herd, picks out the sweetest browse of the forest, and gorges herself till fat as a gouty voluptuary.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading THE MAKING OF THE MOCCASINS It is a grim joke of the animal world that the lazy moose is the moose that gives wings to the feet of the pursuer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When snow comes the trapper must have snow-shoes and moccasins.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While getting the filling for his snow-shoes, the trapper also stocks his larder; and if he can find a spinster moose, he will have something better than shredded venison and more delicately flavoured than finest teal.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading Bees have their drones, beaver their hermits, and moose a ladified epicure who draws off from the feeding-yards of the common herd, picks out the sweetest browse of the forest, and gorges herself till fat as a gouty voluptuary.
hermitsnounUS /ˈhɜːrməts/
plural of “hermit” — one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading Bees have their drones, beaver their hermits, and moose a ladified epicure who draws off from the feeding-yards of the common herd, picks out the sweetest browse of the forest, and gorges herself till fat as a gouty voluptuary.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Bees have their drones, beaver their hermits, and moose a ladified epicure who draws off from the feeding-yards of the common herd, picks out the sweetest browse of the forest, and gorges herself till fat as a gouty voluptuary.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While getting the filling for his snow-shoes, the trapper also stocks his larder; and if he can find a spinster moose, he will have something better than shredded venison and more delicately flavoured than finest teal.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading While getting the filling for his snow-shoes, the trapper also stocks his larder; and if he can find a spinster moose, he will have something better than shredded venison and more delicately flavoured than finest teal.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MAKING OF THE MOCCASINS It is a grim joke of the animal world that the lazy moose is the moose that gives wings to the feet of the pursuer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MAKING OF THE MOCCASINS It is a grim joke of the animal world that the lazy moose is the moose that gives wings to the feet of the pursuer.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading THE MAKING OF THE MOCCASINS It is a grim joke of the animal world that the lazy moose is the moose that gives wings to the feet of the pursuer.
ladified
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From this reading Bees have their drones, beaver their hermits, and moose a ladified epicure who draws off from the feeding-yards of the common herd, picks out the sweetest browse of the forest, and gorges herself till fat as a gouty voluptuary.
lardernounUS /ˈlɑːrdər/
a supply of food especially for a household
From this reading While getting the filling for his snow-shoes, the trapper also stocks his larder; and if he can find a spinster moose, he will have something better than shredded venison and more delicately flavoured than finest teal.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading THE MAKING OF THE MOCCASINS It is a grim joke of the animal world that the lazy moose is the moose that gives wings to the feet of the pursuer.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading THE MAKING OF THE MOCCASINS It is a grim joke of the animal world that the lazy moose is the moose that gives wings to the feet of the pursuer.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading For both, moose supplies the best material.
MOCCASINSnounUS /ˈmɑːkəsɪnz/
plural of “moccasin” — soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans
From this reading THE MAKING OF THE MOCCASINS It is a grim joke of the animal world that the lazy moose is the moose that gives wings to the feet of the pursuer.
moosenounUS /muːs/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading THE MAKING OF THE MOCCASINS It is a grim joke of the animal world that the lazy moose is the moose that gives wings to the feet of the pursuer.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading While getting the filling for his snow-shoes, the trapper also stocks his larder; and if he can find a spinster moose, he will have something better than shredded venison and more delicately flavoured than finest teal.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading When snow comes the trapper must have snow-shoes and moccasins.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAKING OF THE MOCCASINS It is a grim joke of the animal world that the lazy moose is the moose that gives wings to the feet of the pursuer.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Bees have their drones, beaver their hermits, and moose a ladified epicure who draws off from the feeding-yards of the common herd, picks out the sweetest browse of the forest, and gorges herself till fat as a gouty voluptuary.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Bees have their drones, beaver their hermits, and moose a ladified epicure who draws off from the feeding-yards of the common herd, picks out the sweetest browse of the forest, and gorges herself till fat as a gouty voluptuary.
picksnounUS /pɪks/
plural of “pick” — the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Bees have their drones, beaver their hermits, and moose a ladified epicure who draws off from the feeding-yards of the common herd, picks out the sweetest browse of the forest, and gorges herself till fat as a gouty voluptuary.
pursuernounUS /pərˈsuːər/
a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading THE MAKING OF THE MOCCASINS It is a grim joke of the animal world that the lazy moose is the moose that gives wings to the feet of the pursuer.
shreddedadjectiveUS /ˈʃredɪd/
prepared by cutting
From this reading While getting the filling for his snow-shoes, the trapper also stocks his larder; and if he can find a spinster moose, he will have something better than shredded venison and more delicately flavoured than finest teal.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading When snow comes the trapper must have snow-shoes and moccasins.
snow-shoes
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From this reading When snow comes the trapper must have snow-shoes and moccasins.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading While getting the filling for his snow-shoes, the trapper also stocks his larder; and if he can find a spinster moose, he will have something better than shredded venison and more delicately flavoured than finest teal.
spinsternounUS /ˈspɪnstər/
an elderly unmarried woman
From this reading While getting the filling for his snow-shoes, the trapper also stocks his larder; and if he can find a spinster moose, he will have something better than shredded venison and more delicately flavoured than finest teal.
stocksnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
From this reading While getting the filling for his snow-shoes, the trapper also stocks his larder; and if he can find a spinster moose, he will have something better than shredded venison and more delicately flavoured than finest teal.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading For both, moose supplies the best material.
sweetestadjectiveUS /ˈswiːtəst/
superlative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Bees have their drones, beaver their hermits, and moose a ladified epicure who draws off from the feeding-yards of the common herd, picks out the sweetest browse of the forest, and gorges herself till fat as a gouty voluptuary.
tealnounUS /tiːl/
a blue-green color or pigment
From this reading While getting the filling for his snow-shoes, the trapper also stocks his larder; and if he can find a spinster moose, he will have something better than shredded venison and more delicately flavoured than finest teal.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading While getting the filling for his snow-shoes, the trapper also stocks his larder; and if he can find a spinster moose, he will have something better than shredded venison and more delicately flavoured than finest teal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MAKING OF THE MOCCASINS It is a grim joke of the animal world that the lazy moose is the moose that gives wings to the feet of the pursuer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAKING OF THE MOCCASINS It is a grim joke of the animal world that the lazy moose is the moose that gives wings to the feet of the pursuer.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Bees have their drones, beaver their hermits, and moose a ladified epicure who draws off from the feeding-yards of the common herd, picks out the sweetest browse of the forest, and gorges herself till fat as a gouty voluptuary.
up to a particular time
From this reading Bees have their drones, beaver their hermits, and moose a ladified epicure who draws off from the feeding-yards of the common herd, picks out the sweetest browse of the forest, and gorges herself till fat as a gouty voluptuary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MAKING OF THE MOCCASINS It is a grim joke of the animal world that the lazy moose is the moose that gives wings to the feet of the pursuer.
trappernounUS /ˈtræpər/
someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading When snow comes the trapper must have snow-shoes and moccasins.
venisonnounUS /ˈvenəsən/
meat from a deer used as food
From this reading While getting the filling for his snow-shoes, the trapper also stocks his larder; and if he can find a spinster moose, he will have something better than shredded venison and more delicately flavoured than finest teal.
voluptuarynoun
a person addicted to luxury and pleasures of the senses
From this reading Bees have their drones, beaver their hermits, and moose a ladified epicure who draws off from the feeding-yards of the common herd, picks out the sweetest browse of the forest, and gorges herself till fat as a gouty voluptuary.
at the time that
From this reading When snow comes the trapper must have snow-shoes and moccasins.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While getting the filling for his snow-shoes, the trapper also stocks his larder; and if he can find a spinster moose, he will have something better than shredded venison and more delicately flavoured than finest teal.
which person or people
From this reading Bees have their drones, beaver their hermits, and moose a ladified epicure who draws off from the feeding-yards of the common herd, picks out the sweetest browse of the forest, and gorges herself till fat as a gouty voluptuary.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading While getting the filling for his snow-shoes, the trapper also stocks his larder; and if he can find a spinster moose, he will have something better than shredded venison and more delicately flavoured than finest teal.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading THE MAKING OF THE MOCCASINS It is a grim joke of the animal world that the lazy moose is the moose that gives wings to the feet of the pursuer.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE MAKING OF THE MOCCASINS It is a grim joke of the animal world that the lazy moose is the moose that gives wings to the feet of the pursuer.
