Chapter I

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

From this reading Not all of the narrative is concerned with the chase, but all has to do with, or is in some way attributable to, the wanderlust that from boyhood days has cast its spell over the author at uncertain intervals, and from time to time, has compelled a pilgrimage nearer or farther into the regions of that freedom found only where man is not.

on the subject of; concerning

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periodically accumulated over time

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anew

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a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union

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(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 Not all of the narrative is concerned with the chase, but all has to do with, or is in some way attributable to, the wanderlust that from boyhood days has cast its spell over the author at uncertain intervals, and from time to time, has compelled a pilgrimage nearer or farther into the regions of that freedom found only where man is not.

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

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having help; often used as a combining form

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in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Not all of the narrative is concerned with the chase, but all has to do with, or is in some way attributable to, the wanderlust that from boyhood days has cast its spell over the author at uncertain intervals, and from time to time, has compelled a pilgrimage nearer or farther into the regions of that freedom found only where man is not.

capable of being attributed

From this reading Not all of the narrative is concerned with the chase, but all has to do with, or is in some way attributable to, the wanderlust that from boyhood days has cast its spell over the author at uncertain intervals, and from time to time, has compelled a pilgrimage nearer or farther into the regions of that freedom found only where man is not.

past form of “attune” — adjust or accustom to; bring into harmony with

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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The author has for some years kept more or less extensive field notes, and has taken numerous photographs of objects, scenes, or incidents by the way.

the past participle of “be”

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above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

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the childhood of a boy

From this reading Not all of the narrative is concerned with the chase, but all has to do with, or is in some way attributable to, the wanderlust that from boyhood days has cast its spell over the author at uncertain intervals, and from time to time, has compelled a pilgrimage nearer or farther into the regions of that freedom found only where man is not.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading If in the heart of the reader it sets vibrating again some chord once sounded by the breath of the forest, or stirs to harmony some strings hitherto not attuned to the music of the great outdoors, the mission of this volume will not have been vain, for it will then have assisted in a modest way the interpretation of that medium of expression of which Bryant has said,

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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not all of the narrative is concerned with the chase, but all has to do with, or is in some way attributable to, the wanderlust that from boyhood days has cast its spell over the author at uncertain intervals, and from time to time, has compelled a pilgrimage nearer or farther into the regions of that freedom found only where man is not.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The author has for some years kept more or less extensive field notes, and has taken numerous photographs of objects, scenes, or incidents by the way.

put or send forth

From this reading Not all of the narrative is concerned with the chase, but all has to do with, or is in some way attributable to, the wanderlust that from boyhood days has cast its spell over the author at uncertain intervals, and from time to time, has compelled a pilgrimage nearer or farther into the regions of that freedom found only where man is not.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading Not all of the narrative is concerned with the chase, but all has to do with, or is in some way attributable to, the wanderlust that from boyhood days has cast its spell over the author at uncertain intervals, and from time to time, has compelled a pilgrimage nearer or farther into the regions of that freedom found only where man is not.

a straight line connecting two points on a curve

From this reading If in the heart of the reader it sets vibrating again some chord once sounded by the breath of the forest, or stirs to harmony some strings hitherto not attuned to the music of the great outdoors, the mission of this volume will not have been vain, for it will then have assisted in a modest way the interpretation of that medium of expression of which Bryant has said,

the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist

From this reading "To him who in the love of nature holds Communion with her visible forms, she speaks A varied language."

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Not all of the narrative is concerned with the chase, but all has to do with, or is in some way attributable to, the wanderlust that from boyhood days has cast its spell over the author at uncertain intervals, and from time to time, has compelled a pilgrimage nearer or farther into the regions of that freedom found only where man is not.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading Not all of the narrative is concerned with the chase, but all has to do with, or is in some way attributable to, the wanderlust that from boyhood days has cast its spell over the author at uncertain intervals, and from time to time, has compelled a pilgrimage nearer or farther into the regions of that freedom found only where man is not.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Not all of the narrative is concerned with the chase, but all has to do with, or is in some way attributable to, the wanderlust that from boyhood days has cast its spell over the author at uncertain intervals, and from time to time, has compelled a pilgrimage nearer or farther into the regions of that freedom found only where man is not.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Not all of the narrative is concerned with the chase, but all has to do with, or is in some way attributable to, the wanderlust that from boyhood days has cast its spell over the author at uncertain intervals, and from time to time, has compelled a pilgrimage nearer or farther into the regions of that freedom found only where man is not.

plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure

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the feelings expressed on a person's face

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large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading The author has for some years kept more or less extensive field notes, and has taken numerous photographs of objects, scenes, or incidents by the way.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading Not all of the narrative is concerned with the chase, but all has to do with, or is in some way attributable to, the wanderlust that from boyhood days has cast its spell over the author at uncertain intervals, and from time to time, has compelled a pilgrimage nearer or farther into the regions of that freedom found only where man is not.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading The author has for some years kept more or less extensive field notes, and has taken numerous photographs of objects, scenes, or incidents by the way.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The author has for some years kept more or less extensive field notes, and has taken numerous photographs of objects, scenes, or incidents by the way.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading If in the heart of the reader it sets vibrating again some chord once sounded by the breath of the forest, or stirs to harmony some strings hitherto not attuned to the music of the great outdoors, the mission of this volume will not have been vain, for it will then have assisted in a modest way the interpretation of that medium of expression of which Bryant has said,

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading "To him who in the love of nature holds Communion with her visible forms, she speaks A varied language."

set up or found

From this reading Not all of the narrative is concerned with the chase, but all has to do with, or is in some way attributable to, the wanderlust that from boyhood days has cast its spell over the author at uncertain intervals, and from time to time, has compelled a pilgrimage nearer or farther into the regions of that freedom found only where man is not.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading Not all of the narrative is concerned with the chase, but all has to do with, or is in some way attributable to, the wanderlust that from boyhood days has cast its spell over the author at uncertain intervals, and from time to time, has compelled a pilgrimage nearer or farther into the regions of that freedom found only where man is not.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

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a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

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a contest with rules to determine a winner

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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

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a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

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compatibility in opinion and action

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the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

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used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

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the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading If in the heart of the reader it sets vibrating again some chord once sounded by the breath of the forest, or stirs to harmony some strings hitherto not attuned to the music of the great outdoors, the mission of this volume will not have been vain, for it will then have assisted in a modest way the interpretation of that medium of expression of which Bryant has said,

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "To him who in the love of nature holds Communion with her visible forms, she speaks A varied language."

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "To him who in the love of nature holds Communion with her visible forms, she speaks A varied language."

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading If in the heart of the reader it sets vibrating again some chord once sounded by the breath of the forest, or stirs to harmony some strings hitherto not attuned to the music of the great outdoors, the mission of this volume will not have been vain, for it will then have assisted in a modest way the interpretation of that medium of expression of which Bryant has said,

plural of “hold” — the act of grasping

From this reading "To him who in the love of nature holds Communion with her visible forms, she speaks A varied language."

where you live at a particular time

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the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

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on condition that; in the event that

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

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plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading The author has for some years kept more or less extensive field notes, and has taken numerous photographs of objects, scenes, or incidents by the way.

a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something

From this reading If in the heart of the reader it sets vibrating again some chord once sounded by the breath of the forest, or stirs to harmony some strings hitherto not attuned to the music of the great outdoors, the mission of this volume will not have been vain, for it will then have assisted in a modest way the interpretation of that medium of expression of which Bryant has said,

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading Not all of the narrative is concerned with the chase, but all has to do with, or is in some way attributable to, the wanderlust that from boyhood days has cast its spell over the author at uncertain intervals, and from time to time, has compelled a pilgrimage nearer or farther into the regions of that freedom found only where man is not.

moving to the inside of something

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

From this reading Not all of the narrative is concerned with the chase, but all has to do with, or is in some way attributable to, the wanderlust that from boyhood days has cast its spell over the author at uncertain intervals, and from time to time, has compelled a pilgrimage nearer or farther into the regions of that freedom found only where man is not.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If in the heart of the reader it sets vibrating again some chord once sounded by the breath of the forest, or stirs to harmony some strings hitherto not attuned to the music of the great outdoors, the mission of this volume will not have been vain, for it will then have assisted in a modest way the interpretation of that medium of expression of which Bryant has said,

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Not all of the narrative is concerned with the chase, but all has to do with, or is in some way attributable to, the wanderlust that from boyhood days has cast its spell over the author at uncertain intervals, and from time to time, has compelled a pilgrimage nearer or farther into the regions of that freedom found only where man is not.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The author has for some years kept more or less extensive field notes, and has taken numerous photographs of objects, scenes, or incidents by the way.

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a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading "To him who in the love of nature holds Communion with her visible forms, she speaks A varied language."

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The author has for some years kept more or less extensive field notes, and has taken numerous photographs of objects, scenes, or incidents by the way.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

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a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "To him who in the love of nature holds Communion with her visible forms, she speaks A varied language."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Not all of the narrative is concerned with the chase, but all has to do with, or is in some way attributable to, the wanderlust that from boyhood days has cast its spell over the author at uncertain intervals, and from time to time, has compelled a pilgrimage nearer or farther into the regions of that freedom found only where man is not.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

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a vaguely specified concern

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a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading If in the heart of the reader it sets vibrating again some chord once sounded by the breath of the forest, or stirs to harmony some strings hitherto not attuned to the music of the great outdoors, the mission of this volume will not have been vain, for it will then have assisted in a modest way the interpretation of that medium of expression of which Bryant has said,

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

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marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The author has for some years kept more or less extensive field notes, and has taken numerous photographs of objects, scenes, or incidents by the way.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading If in the heart of the reader it sets vibrating again some chord once sounded by the breath of the forest, or stirs to harmony some strings hitherto not attuned to the music of the great outdoors, the mission of this volume will not have been vain, for it will then have assisted in a modest way the interpretation of that medium of expression of which Bryant has said,

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 Not all of the narrative is concerned with the chase, but all has to do with, or is in some way attributable to, the wanderlust that from boyhood days has cast its spell over the author at uncertain intervals, and from time to time, has compelled a pilgrimage nearer or farther into the regions of that freedom found only where man is not.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading "To him who in the love of nature holds Communion with her visible forms, she speaks A varied language."

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Not all of the narrative is concerned with the chase, but all has to do with, or is in some way attributable to, the wanderlust that from boyhood days has cast its spell over the author at uncertain intervals, and from time to time, has compelled a pilgrimage nearer or farther into the regions of that freedom found only where man is not.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

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a breed of very large heavy dogs with a thick coarse usually black coat; highly intelligent dogs and vigorous swimmers; developed in Newfoundland

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not all of the narrative is concerned with the chase, but all has to do with, or is in some way attributable to, the wanderlust that from boyhood days has cast its spell over the author at uncertain intervals, and from time to time, has compelled a pilgrimage nearer or farther into the regions of that freedom found only where man is not.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading The author has for some years kept more or less extensive field notes, and has taken numerous photographs of objects, scenes, or incidents by the way.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading The author has for some years kept more or less extensive field notes, and has taken numerous photographs of objects, scenes, or incidents by the way.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The author has for some years kept more or less extensive field notes, and has taken numerous photographs of objects, scenes, or incidents by the way.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The author has for some years kept more or less extensive field notes, and has taken numerous photographs of objects, scenes, or incidents by the way.

on one occasion

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and nothing more

From this reading Not all of the narrative is concerned with the chase, but all has to do with, or is in some way attributable to, the wanderlust that from boyhood days has cast its spell over the author at uncertain intervals, and from time to time, has compelled a pilgrimage nearer or farther into the regions of that freedom found only where man is not.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The author has for some years kept more or less extensive field notes, and has taken numerous photographs of objects, scenes, or incidents by the way.

outside a building

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above and across; more than

From this reading Not all of the narrative is concerned with the chase, but all has to do with, or is in some way attributable to, the wanderlust that from boyhood days has cast its spell over the author at uncertain intervals, and from time to time, has compelled a pilgrimage nearer or farther into the regions of that freedom found only where man is not.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

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plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format

From this reading The author has for some years kept more or less extensive field notes, and has taken numerous photographs of objects, scenes, or incidents by the way.

a journey to a sacred place

From this reading Not all of the narrative is concerned with the chase, but all has to do with, or is in some way attributable to, the wanderlust that from boyhood days has cast its spell over the author at uncertain intervals, and from time to time, has compelled a pilgrimage nearer or farther into the regions of that freedom found only where man is not.

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a person who enjoys reading

From this reading If in the heart of the reader it sets vibrating again some chord once sounded by the breath of the forest, or stirs to harmony some strings hitherto not attuned to the music of the great outdoors, the mission of this volume will not have been vain, for it will then have assisted in a modest way the interpretation of that medium of expression of which Bryant has said,

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Not all of the narrative is concerned with the chase, but all has to do with, or is in some way attributable to, the wanderlust that from boyhood days has cast its spell over the author at uncertain intervals, and from time to time, has compelled a pilgrimage nearer or farther into the regions of that freedom found only where man is not.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

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plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading The author has for some years kept more or less extensive field notes, and has taken numerous photographs of objects, scenes, or incidents by the way.

plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used

From this reading If in the heart of the reader it sets vibrating again some chord once sounded by the breath of the forest, or stirs to harmony some strings hitherto not attuned to the music of the great outdoors, the mission of this volume will not have been vain, for it will then have assisted in a modest way the interpretation of that medium of expression of which Bryant has said,

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

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

From this reading "To him who in the love of nature holds Communion with her visible forms, she speaks A varied language."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The author has for some years kept more or less extensive field notes, and has taken numerous photographs of objects, scenes, or incidents by the way.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Hunting Big Game with Gun and with Kodak Trails and Tramps in Alaska and Newfoundland G. P. Putnam's Sons New York London The matter here submitted has been accumulated upon several hunting trips in the wilderness, and many excursions from time to time into the woods and fields about home.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading If in the heart of the reader it sets vibrating again some chord once sounded by the breath of the forest, or stirs to harmony some strings hitherto not attuned to the music of the great outdoors, the mission of this volume will not have been vain, for it will then have assisted in a modest way the interpretation of that medium of expression of which Bryant has said,

third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech

From this reading "To him who in the love of nature holds Communion with her visible forms, she speaks A varied language."

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading Not all of the narrative is concerned with the chase, but all has to do with, or is in some way attributable to, the wanderlust that from boyhood days has cast its spell over the author at uncertain intervals, and from time to time, has compelled a pilgrimage nearer or farther into the regions of that freedom found only where man is not.

plural of “stir” — a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event

From this reading If in the heart of the reader it sets vibrating again some chord once sounded by the breath of the forest, or stirs to harmony some strings hitherto not attuned to the music of the great outdoors, the mission of this volume will not have been vain, for it will then have assisted in a modest way the interpretation of that medium of expression of which Bryant has said,

the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments

From this reading If in the heart of the reader it sets vibrating again some chord once sounded by the breath of the forest, or stirs to harmony some strings hitherto not attuned to the music of the great outdoors, the mission of this volume will not have been vain, for it will then have assisted in a modest way the interpretation of that medium of expression of which Bryant has said,

inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading Hunting Big Game with Gun and with Kodak Trails and Tramps in Alaska and Newfoundland G. P. Putnam's Sons New York London The matter here submitted has been accumulated upon several hunting trips in the wilderness, and many excursions from time to time into the woods and fields about home.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The author has for some years kept more or less extensive field notes, and has taken numerous photographs of objects, scenes, or incidents by the way.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not all of the narrative is concerned with the chase, but all has to do with, or is in some way attributable to, the wanderlust that from boyhood days has cast its spell over the author at uncertain intervals, and from time to time, has compelled a pilgrimage nearer or farther into the regions of that freedom found only where man is not.

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

From this reading Hunting Big Game with Gun and with Kodak Trails and Tramps in Alaska and Newfoundland G. P. Putnam's Sons New York London The matter here submitted has been accumulated upon several hunting trips in the wilderness, and many excursions from time to time into the woods and fields about home.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading If in the heart of the reader it sets vibrating again some chord once sounded by the breath of the forest, or stirs to harmony some strings hitherto not attuned to the music of the great outdoors, the mission of this volume will not have been vain, for it will then have assisted in a modest way the interpretation of that medium of expression of which Bryant has said,

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

From this reading If in the heart of the reader it sets vibrating again some chord once sounded by the breath of the forest, or stirs to harmony some strings hitherto not attuned to the music of the great outdoors, the mission of this volume will not have been vain, for it will then have assisted in a modest way the interpretation of that medium of expression of which Bryant has said,

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Hunting Big Game with Gun and with Kodak Trails and Tramps in Alaska and Newfoundland G. P. Putnam's Sons New York London The matter here submitted has been accumulated upon several hunting trips in the wilderness, and many excursions from time to time into the woods and fields about home.

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

From this reading Hunting Big Game with Gun and with Kodak Trails and Tramps in Alaska and Newfoundland G. P. Putnam's Sons New York London The matter here submitted has been accumulated upon several hunting trips in the wilderness, and many excursions from time to time into the woods and fields about home.

plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Hunting Big Game with Gun and with Kodak Trails and Tramps in Alaska and Newfoundland G. P. Putnam's Sons New York London The matter here submitted has been accumulated upon several hunting trips in the wilderness, and many excursions from time to time into the woods and fields about home.

plural of “tramp” — a vagrant

From this reading Hunting Big Game with Gun and with Kodak Trails and Tramps in Alaska and Newfoundland G. P. Putnam's Sons New York London The matter here submitted has been accumulated upon several hunting trips in the wilderness, and many excursions from time to time into the woods and fields about home.

plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Hunting Big Game with Gun and with Kodak Trails and Tramps in Alaska and Newfoundland G. P. Putnam's Sons New York London The matter here submitted has been accumulated upon several hunting trips in the wilderness, and many excursions from time to time into the woods and fields about home.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading Not all of the narrative is concerned with the chase, but all has to do with, or is in some way attributable to, the wanderlust that from boyhood days has cast its spell over the author at uncertain intervals, and from time to time, has compelled a pilgrimage nearer or farther into the regions of that freedom found only where man is not.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Hunting Big Game with Gun and with Kodak Trails and Tramps in Alaska and Newfoundland G. P. Putnam's Sons New York London The matter here submitted has been accumulated upon several hunting trips in the wilderness, and many excursions from time to time into the woods and fields about home.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading If in the heart of the reader it sets vibrating again some chord once sounded by the breath of the forest, or stirs to harmony some strings hitherto not attuned to the music of the great outdoors, the mission of this volume will not have been vain, for it will then have assisted in a modest way the interpretation of that medium of expression of which Bryant has said,

characterized by variety

From this reading "To him who in the love of nature holds Communion with her visible forms, she speaks A varied language."

-ing form of “vibrate” — shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading If in the heart of the reader it sets vibrating again some chord once sounded by the breath of the forest, or stirs to harmony some strings hitherto not attuned to the music of the great outdoors, the mission of this volume will not have been vain, for it will then have assisted in a modest way the interpretation of that medium of expression of which Bryant has said,

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading "To him who in the love of nature holds Communion with her visible forms, she speaks A varied language."

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading If in the heart of the reader it sets vibrating again some chord once sounded by the breath of the forest, or stirs to harmony some strings hitherto not attuned to the music of the great outdoors, the mission of this volume will not have been vain, for it will then have assisted in a modest way the interpretation of that medium of expression of which Bryant has said,

very strong or irresistible impulse to travel

From this reading Not all of the narrative is concerned with the chase, but all has to do with, or is in some way attributable to, the wanderlust that from boyhood days has cast its spell over the author at uncertain intervals, and from time to time, has compelled a pilgrimage nearer or farther into the regions of that freedom found only where man is not.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The author has for some years kept more or less extensive field notes, and has taken numerous photographs of objects, scenes, or incidents by the way.

in or at the place that

From this reading Not all of the narrative is concerned with the chase, but all has to do with, or is in some way attributable to, the wanderlust that from boyhood days has cast its spell over the author at uncertain intervals, and from time to time, has compelled a pilgrimage nearer or farther into the regions of that freedom found only where man is not.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading If in the heart of the reader it sets vibrating again some chord once sounded by the breath of the forest, or stirs to harmony some strings hitherto not attuned to the music of the great outdoors, the mission of this volume will not have been vain, for it will then have assisted in a modest way the interpretation of that medium of expression of which Bryant has said,

which person or people

From this reading "To him who in the love of nature holds Communion with her visible forms, she speaks A varied language."

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading Hunting Big Game with Gun and with Kodak Trails and Tramps in Alaska and Newfoundland G. P. Putnam's Sons New York London The matter here submitted has been accumulated upon several hunting trips in the wilderness, and many excursions from time to time into the woods and fields about home.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If in the heart of the reader it sets vibrating again some chord once sounded by the breath of the forest, or stirs to harmony some strings hitherto not attuned to the music of the great outdoors, the mission of this volume will not have been vain, for it will then have assisted in a modest way the interpretation of that medium of expression of which Bryant has said,

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hunting Big Game with Gun and with Kodak Trails and Tramps in Alaska and Newfoundland G. P. Putnam's Sons New York London The matter here submitted has been accumulated upon several hunting trips in the wilderness, and many excursions from time to time into the woods and fields about home.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Hunting Big Game with Gun and with Kodak Trails and Tramps in Alaska and Newfoundland G. P. Putnam's Sons New York London The matter here submitted has been accumulated upon several hunting trips in the wilderness, and many excursions from time to time into the woods and fields about home.

a late time of life

From this reading The author has for some years kept more or less extensive field notes, and has taken numerous photographs of objects, scenes, or incidents by the way.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Hunting Big Game with Gun and with Kodak Trails and Tramps in Alaska and Newfoundland G. P. Putnam's Sons New York London The matter here submitted has been accumulated upon several hunting trips in the wilderness, and many excursions from time to time into the woods and fields about home.