Chapter XVI

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

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

later than; following

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

(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 Occasionally an Indian would stop at the cabin, for food and shelter, and from these red men it was learned that all of the Indians between the Shenandoah and the Ohio had buried the war hatchet until the last of the snow was off the ground.

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

From this reading Occasionally an Indian would stop at the cabin, for food and shelter, and from these red men it was learned that all of the Indians between the Shenandoah and the Ohio had buried the war hatchet until the last of the snow was off the ground.

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

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading “Then father is safe, at least for the time being,” said Dave.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading “That is, unless he is suffering from this bitter cold.”

placed in a grave

From this reading Occasionally an Indian would stop at the cabin, for food and shelter, and from these red men it was learned that all of the Indians between the Shenandoah and the Ohio had buried the war hatchet until the last of the snow was off the ground.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

plural of “chore” — a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

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 “That is, unless he is suffering from this bitter cold.”

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From this reading “Then father is safe, at least for the time being,” said Dave.

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

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During that time but little was seen or heard of the outside world.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

-ing form of “except” — take exception to

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading “Then father is safe, at least for the time being,” said Dave.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Occasionally an Indian would stop at the cabin, for food and shelter, and from these red men it was learned that all of the Indians between the Shenandoah and the Ohio had buried the war hatchet until the last of the snow was off the ground.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Occasionally an Indian would stop at the cabin, for food and shelter, and from these red men it was learned that all of the Indians between the Shenandoah and the Ohio had buried the war hatchet until the last of the snow was off the ground.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Occasionally an Indian would stop at the cabin, for food and shelter, and from these red men it was learned that all of the Indians between the Shenandoah and the Ohio had buried the war hatchet until the last of the snow was off the ground.

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

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

only a very short time before

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians

From this reading Occasionally an Indian would stop at the cabin, for food and shelter, and from these red men it was learned that all of the Indians between the Shenandoah and the Ohio had buried the war hatchet until the last of the snow was off the ground.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “That is, unless he is suffering from this bitter cold.”

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading During that time but little was seen or heard of the outside world.

to a considerable degree

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

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

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

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

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

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

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Occasionally an Indian would stop at the cabin, for food and shelter, and from these red men it was learned that all of the Indians between the Shenandoah and the Ohio had buried the war hatchet until the last of the snow was off the ground.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

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

From this reading “Then father is safe, at least for the time being,” said Dave.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Occasionally an Indian would stop at the cabin, for food and shelter, and from these red men it was learned that all of the Indians between the Shenandoah and the Ohio had buried the war hatchet until the last of the snow was off the ground.

immediately past

From this reading Occasionally an Indian would stop at the cabin, for food and shelter, and from these red men it was learned that all of the Indians between the Shenandoah and the Ohio had buried the war hatchet until the last of the snow was off the ground.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Occasionally an Indian would stop at the cabin, for food and shelter, and from these red men it was learned that all of the Indians between the Shenandoah and the Ohio had buried the war hatchet until the last of the snow was off the ground.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading “Then father is safe, at least for the time being,” said Dave.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading During that time but little was seen or heard of the outside world.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

the force of workers available

From this reading Occasionally an Indian would stop at the cabin, for food and shelter, and from these red men it was learned that all of the Indians between the Shenandoah and the Ohio had buried the war hatchet until the last of the snow was off the ground.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

absolutely essential

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Occasionally an Indian would stop at the cabin, for food and shelter, and from these red men it was learned that all of the Indians between the Shenandoah and the Ohio had buried the war hatchet until the last of the snow was off the ground.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Occasionally an Indian would stop at the cabin, for food and shelter, and from these red men it was learned that all of the Indians between the Shenandoah and the Ohio had buried the war hatchet until the last of the snow was off the ground.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Occasionally an Indian would stop at the cabin, for food and shelter, and from these red men it was learned that all of the Indians between the Shenandoah and the Ohio had buried the war hatchet until the last of the snow was off the ground.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading During that time but little was seen or heard of the outside world.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading During that time but little was seen or heard of the outside world.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Occasionally an Indian would stop at the cabin, for food and shelter, and from these red men it was learned that all of the Indians between the Shenandoah and the Ohio had buried the war hatchet until the last of the snow was off the ground.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading “Then father is safe, at least for the time being,” said Dave.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Then father is safe, at least for the time being,” said Dave.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading During that time but little was seen or heard of the outside world.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Occasionally an Indian would stop at the cabin, for food and shelter, and from these red men it was learned that all of the Indians between the Shenandoah and the Ohio had buried the war hatchet until the last of the snow was off the ground.

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

From this reading Occasionally an Indian would stop at the cabin, for food and shelter, and from these red men it was learned that all of the Indians between the Shenandoah and the Ohio had buried the war hatchet until the last of the snow was off the ground.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Occasionally an Indian would stop at the cabin, for food and shelter, and from these red men it was learned that all of the Indians between the Shenandoah and the Ohio had buried the war hatchet until the last of the snow was off the ground.

a state of acute pain

From this reading “That is, unless he is suffering from this bitter cold.”

carry out

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

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

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “Then father is safe, at least for the time being,” said Dave.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Occasionally an Indian would stop at the cabin, for food and shelter, and from these red men it was learned that all of the Indians between the Shenandoah and the Ohio had buried the war hatchet until the last of the snow was off the ground.

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

From this reading “That is, unless he is suffering from this bitter cold.”

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

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

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

except if; if not

From this reading “That is, unless he is suffering from this bitter cold.”

up to a particular time

From this reading Occasionally an Indian would stop at the cabin, for food and shelter, and from these red men it was learned that all of the Indians between the Shenandoah and the Ohio had buried the war hatchet until the last of the snow was off the ground.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Occasionally an Indian would stop at the cabin, for food and shelter, and from these red men it was learned that all of the Indians between the Shenandoah and the Ohio had buried the war hatchet until the last of the snow was off the ground.

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

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

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

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading THE SITUATION BETWEEN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND INDIANS The fall of snow which had marked Dave’s home-coming was followed by nearly a month of mild and fine weather, but after that winter set in heavily, and for weeks at a time those at the cabin in the clearing hardly stirred out, excepting to take care of the cattle and horses and do other necessary chores.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading During that time but little was seen or heard of the outside world.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Occasionally an Indian would stop at the cabin, for food and shelter, and from these red men it was learned that all of the Indians between the Shenandoah and the Ohio had buried the war hatchet until the last of the snow was off the ground.