used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The cold weather seemed to come “all in a bunch,” as Joe put it, and after that it was quite mild, so that they could come and go as they pleased.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The cold weather seemed to come “all in a bunch,” as Joe put it, and after that it was quite mild, so that they could come and go as they pleased.
(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 The cold weather seemed to come “all in a bunch,” as Joe put it, and after that it was quite mild, so that they could come and go as they pleased.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The cold weather seemed to come “all in a bunch,” as Joe put it, and after that it was quite mild, so that they could come and go as they pleased.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading There were many things to do in and around the frontier home, and when not employed there the two youths went gunning or fishing, or else set traps.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The cold weather seemed to come “all in a bunch,” as Joe put it, and after that it was quite mild, so that they could come and go as they pleased.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FOOT RACE AT THE FORT The remainder of the winter passed without special incident.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was Daniel Boone himself who showed them how to make several traps of a superior sort, and with them the game captured was by no means to be despised.
BoonenounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading It was Daniel Boone himself who showed them how to make several traps of a superior sort, and with them the game captured was by no means to be despised.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading The cold weather seemed to come “all in a bunch,” as Joe put it, and after that it was quite mild, so that they could come and go as they pleased.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was Daniel Boone himself who showed them how to make several traps of a superior sort, and with them the game captured was by no means to be despised.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading It was Daniel Boone himself who showed them how to make several traps of a superior sort, and with them the game captured was by no means to be despised.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The cold weather seemed to come “all in a bunch,” as Joe put it, and after that it was quite mild, so that they could come and go as they pleased.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The cold weather seemed to come “all in a bunch,” as Joe put it, and after that it was quite mild, so that they could come and go as they pleased.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The cold weather seemed to come “all in a bunch,” as Joe put it, and after that it was quite mild, so that they could come and go as they pleased.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading It was Daniel Boone himself who showed them how to make several traps of a superior sort, and with them the game captured was by no means to be despised.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During those days of waiting the young pioneers were not idle.
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading It was Daniel Boone himself who showed them how to make several traps of a superior sort, and with them the game captured was by no means to be despised.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There were many things to do in and around the frontier home, and when not employed there the two youths went gunning or fishing, or else set traps.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During those days of waiting the young pioneers were not idle.
else
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From this reading There were many things to do in and around the frontier home, and when not employed there the two youths went gunning or fishing, or else set traps.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading There were many things to do in and around the frontier home, and when not employed there the two youths went gunning or fishing, or else set traps.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading There were many things to do in and around the frontier home, and when not employed there the two youths went gunning or fishing, or else set traps.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading THE FOOT RACE AT THE FORT The remainder of the winter passed without special incident.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading THE FOOT RACE AT THE FORT The remainder of the winter passed without special incident.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading There were many things to do in and around the frontier home, and when not employed there the two youths went gunning or fishing, or else set traps.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading It was Daniel Boone himself who showed them how to make several traps of a superior sort, and with them the game captured was by no means to be despised.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The cold weather seemed to come “all in a bunch,” as Joe put it, and after that it was quite mild, so that they could come and go as they pleased.
gunningverbUS /ˈɡʌnɪŋ/
inflected form of “gun” — shoot with a gun
From this reading There were many things to do in and around the frontier home, and when not employed there the two youths went gunning or fishing, or else set traps.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was Daniel Boone himself who showed them how to make several traps of a superior sort, and with them the game captured was by no means to be despised.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading There were many things to do in and around the frontier home, and when not employed there the two youths went gunning or fishing, or else set traps.
how
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From this reading It was Daniel Boone himself who showed them how to make several traps of a superior sort, and with them the game captured was by no means to be despised.
not in action or at work
From this reading During those days of waiting the young pioneers were not idle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The cold weather seemed to come “all in a bunch,” as Joe put it, and after that it was quite mild, so that they could come and go as they pleased.
a single distinct event
From this reading THE FOOT RACE AT THE FORT The remainder of the winter passed without special incident.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The cold weather seemed to come “all in a bunch,” as Joe put it, and after that it was quite mild, so that they could come and go as they pleased.
Joe
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From this reading The cold weather seemed to come “all in a bunch,” as Joe put it, and after that it was quite mild, so that they could come and go as they pleased.
engage in
From this reading It was Daniel Boone himself who showed them how to make several traps of a superior sort, and with them the game captured was by no means to be despised.
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
From this reading There were many things to do in and around the frontier home, and when not employed there the two youths went gunning or fishing, or else set traps.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading It was Daniel Boone himself who showed them how to make several traps of a superior sort, and with them the game captured was by no means to be despised.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading The cold weather seemed to come “all in a bunch,” as Joe put it, and after that it was quite mild, so that they could come and go as they pleased.
not any; not one
From this reading It was Daniel Boone himself who showed them how to make several traps of a superior sort, and with them the game captured was by no means to be despised.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During those days of waiting the young pioneers were not idle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FOOT RACE AT THE FORT The remainder of the winter passed without special incident.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There were many things to do in and around the frontier home, and when not employed there the two youths went gunning or fishing, or else set traps.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE FOOT RACE AT THE FORT The remainder of the winter passed without special incident.
pioneersnounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrz/
plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading During those days of waiting the young pioneers were not idle.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading The cold weather seemed to come “all in a bunch,” as Joe put it, and after that it was quite mild, so that they could come and go as they pleased.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The cold weather seemed to come “all in a bunch,” as Joe put it, and after that it was quite mild, so that they could come and go as they pleased.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The cold weather seemed to come “all in a bunch,” as Joe put it, and after that it was quite mild, so that they could come and go as they pleased.
any competition
From this reading THE FOOT RACE AT THE FORT The remainder of the winter passed without special incident.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading THE FOOT RACE AT THE FORT The remainder of the winter passed without special incident.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The cold weather seemed to come “all in a bunch,” as Joe put it, and after that it was quite mild, so that they could come and go as they pleased.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading There were many things to do in and around the frontier home, and when not employed there the two youths went gunning or fishing, or else set traps.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It was Daniel Boone himself who showed them how to make several traps of a superior sort, and with them the game captured was by no means to be despised.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was Daniel Boone himself who showed them how to make several traps of a superior sort, and with them the game captured was by no means to be despised.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The cold weather seemed to come “all in a bunch,” as Joe put it, and after that it was quite mild, so that they could come and go as they pleased.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It was Daniel Boone himself who showed them how to make several traps of a superior sort, and with them the game captured was by no means to be despised.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading THE FOOT RACE AT THE FORT The remainder of the winter passed without special incident.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading It was Daniel Boone himself who showed them how to make several traps of a superior sort, and with them the game captured was by no means to be despised.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The cold weather seemed to come “all in a bunch,” as Joe put it, and after that it was quite mild, so that they could come and go as they pleased.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FOOT RACE AT THE FORT The remainder of the winter passed without special incident.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was Daniel Boone himself who showed them how to make several traps of a superior sort, and with them the game captured was by no means to be despised.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were many things to do in and around the frontier home, and when not employed there the two youths went gunning or fishing, or else set traps.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The cold weather seemed to come “all in a bunch,” as Joe put it, and after that it was quite mild, so that they could come and go as they pleased.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There were many things to do in and around the frontier home, and when not employed there the two youths went gunning or fishing, or else set traps.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading During those days of waiting the young pioneers were not idle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The cold weather seemed to come “all in a bunch,” as Joe put it, and after that it was quite mild, so that they could come and go as they pleased.
trapsnounUS /træps/
plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading There were many things to do in and around the frontier home, and when not employed there the two youths went gunning or fishing, or else set traps.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were many things to do in and around the frontier home, and when not employed there the two youths went gunning or fishing, or else set traps.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading During those days of waiting the young pioneers were not idle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The cold weather seemed to come “all in a bunch,” as Joe put it, and after that it was quite mild, so that they could come and go as they pleased.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The cold weather seemed to come “all in a bunch,” as Joe put it, and after that it was quite mild, so that they could come and go as they pleased.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There were many things to do in and around the frontier home, and when not employed there the two youths went gunning or fishing, or else set traps.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During those days of waiting the young pioneers were not idle.
at the time that
From this reading There were many things to do in and around the frontier home, and when not employed there the two youths went gunning or fishing, or else set traps.
which person or people
From this reading It was Daniel Boone himself who showed them how to make several traps of a superior sort, and with them the game captured was by no means to be despised.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading THE FOOT RACE AT THE FORT The remainder of the winter passed without special incident.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was Daniel Boone himself who showed them how to make several traps of a superior sort, and with them the game captured was by no means to be despised.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE FOOT RACE AT THE FORT The remainder of the winter passed without special incident.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading During those days of waiting the young pioneers were not idle.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading There were many things to do in and around the frontier home, and when not employed there the two youths went gunning or fishing, or else set traps.
