used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Affairs at Cloverleaf Farm had been running very smoothly for a month or more.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Affairs at Cloverleaf Farm had been running very smoothly for a month or more.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Yet under the outward calm there was a vague uneasiness, and a strange restlessness was apparent among the boys, which at times infected even the older members of the Treat household.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading School had begun, the boys were occupied with studies and so well out of mischief’s way for five hours each day.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Yet under the outward calm there was a vague uneasiness, and a strange restlessness was apparent among the boys, which at times infected even the older members of the Treat household.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Billy Whiskers, as you will remember, had returned from his long travels with the Circus, the troupe of monkeys had come and gone, and the Farm was left in comparative quiet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Affairs at Cloverleaf Farm had been running very smoothly for a month or more.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Affairs at Cloverleaf Farm had been running very smoothly for a month or more.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading School had begun, the boys were occupied with studies and so well out of mischief’s way for five hours each day.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Billy Whiskers, as you will remember, had returned from his long travels with the Circus, the troupe of monkeys had come and gone, and the Farm was left in comparative quiet.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading School had begun, the boys were occupied with studies and so well out of mischief’s way for five hours each day.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
make calm or still
From this reading Yet under the outward calm there was a vague uneasiness, and a strange restlessness was apparent among the boys, which at times infected even the older members of the Treat household.
CircusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading Billy Whiskers, as you will remember, had returned from his long travels with the Circus, the troupe of monkeys had come and gone, and the Farm was left in comparative quiet.
CloverleafnounUS /ˈkloʊvərliːf/
an interchange that does not require left-hand turns
From this reading Affairs at Cloverleaf Farm had been running very smoothly for a month or more.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Billy Whiskers, as you will remember, had returned from his long travels with the Circus, the troupe of monkeys had come and gone, and the Farm was left in comparative quiet.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading Billy Whiskers, as you will remember, had returned from his long travels with the Circus, the troupe of monkeys had come and gone, and the Farm was left in comparative quiet.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
cropsnounUS /krɑːps/
plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading School had begun, the boys were occupied with studies and so well out of mischief’s way for five hours each day.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading School had begun, the boys were occupied with studies and so well out of mischief’s way for five hours each day.
divisible by two
From this reading Yet under the outward calm there was a vague uneasiness, and a strange restlessness was apparent among the boys, which at times infected even the older members of the Treat household.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Affairs at Cloverleaf Farm had been running very smoothly for a month or more.
farmyardnounUS /ˈfɑːrmjɑːrd/
an area adjacent to farm buildings
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading School had begun, the boys were occupied with studies and so well out of mischief’s way for five hours each day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Affairs at Cloverleaf Farm had been running very smoothly for a month or more.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Billy Whiskers, as you will remember, had returned from his long travels with the Circus, the troupe of monkeys had come and gone, and the Farm was left in comparative quiet.
coins made of gold
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Billy Whiskers, as you will remember, had returned from his long travels with the Circus, the troupe of monkeys had come and gone, and the Farm was left in comparative quiet.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Affairs at Cloverleaf Farm had been running very smoothly for a month or more.
harvestedverbUS /ˈhɑːrvəstɪd/
past form of “harvest” — gather, as of natural products
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Billy Whiskers, as you will remember, had returned from his long travels with the Circus, the troupe of monkeys had come and gone, and the Farm was left in comparative quiet.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading School had begun, the boys were occupied with studies and so well out of mischief’s way for five hours each day.
a social unit living together
From this reading Yet under the outward calm there was a vague uneasiness, and a strange restlessness was apparent among the boys, which at times infected even the older members of the Treat household.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
infectedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfektɪd/
containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms
From this reading Yet under the outward calm there was a vague uneasiness, and a strange restlessness was apparent among the boys, which at times infected even the older members of the Treat household.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
juicyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːsi/
full of juice
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Billy Whiskers, as you will remember, had returned from his long travels with the Circus, the troupe of monkeys had come and gone, and the Farm was left in comparative quiet.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Billy Whiskers, as you will remember, had returned from his long travels with the Circus, the troupe of monkeys had come and gone, and the Farm was left in comparative quiet.
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 Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Yet under the outward calm there was a vague uneasiness, and a strange restlessness was apparent among the boys, which at times infected even the older members of the Treat household.
mischief's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading School had begun, the boys were occupied with studies and so well out of mischief’s way for five hours each day.
monkeysnounUS /ˈmʌŋkiz/
plural of “monkey” — any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading Billy Whiskers, as you will remember, had returned from his long travels with the Circus, the troupe of monkeys had come and gone, and the Farm was left in comparative quiet.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Affairs at Cloverleaf Farm had been running very smoothly for a month or more.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Affairs at Cloverleaf Farm had been running very smoothly for a month or more.
nuggetsnounUS /ˈnʌɡəts/
plural of “nugget” — a solid lump of a precious metal (especially gold) as found in the earth
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
held or filled or in use
From this reading School had begun, the boys were occupied with studies and so well out of mischief’s way for five hours each day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading School had begun, the boys were occupied with studies and so well out of mischief’s way for five hours each day.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Yet under the outward calm there was a vague uneasiness, and a strange restlessness was apparent among the boys, which at times infected even the older members of the Treat household.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Affairs at Cloverleaf Farm had been running very smoothly for a month or more.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading School had begun, the boys were occupied with studies and so well out of mischief’s way for five hours each day.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading Yet under the outward calm there was a vague uneasiness, and a strange restlessness was apparent among the boys, which at times infected even the older members of the Treat household.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
pumpkinsnounUS /ˈpʌmpkənz/
plural of “pumpkin” — a coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Billy Whiskers, as you will remember, had returned from his long travels with the Circus, the troupe of monkeys had come and gone, and the Farm was left in comparative quiet.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Billy Whiskers, as you will remember, had returned from his long travels with the Circus, the troupe of monkeys had come and gone, and the Farm was left in comparative quiet.
restlessnessnounUS /ˈrestləsnəs/
the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
From this reading Yet under the outward calm there was a vague uneasiness, and a strange restlessness was apparent among the boys, which at times infected even the older members of the Treat household.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Billy Whiskers, as you will remember, had returned from his long travels with the Circus, the troupe of monkeys had come and gone, and the Farm was left in comparative quiet.
richnessnounUS /ˈrɪtʃnəs/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Affairs at Cloverleaf Farm had been running very smoothly for a month or more.
an educational institution
From this reading School had begun, the boys were occupied with studies and so well out of mischief’s way for five hours each day.
shocksnounUS /ʃɑːks/
plural of “shock” — the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
silonounUS /ˈsaɪloʊ/
a cylindrical tower used for storing silage
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading Affairs at Cloverleaf Farm had been running very smoothly for a month or more.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading School had begun, the boys were occupied with studies and so well out of mischief’s way for five hours each day.
having a supporting base
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Yet under the outward calm there was a vague uneasiness, and a strange restlessness was apparent among the boys, which at times infected even the older members of the Treat household.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading School had begun, the boys were occupied with studies and so well out of mischief’s way for five hours each day.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
sweet-scentedadjective
having a natural fragrance
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading School had begun, the boys were occupied with studies and so well out of mischief’s way for five hours each day.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet under the outward calm there was a vague uneasiness, and a strange restlessness was apparent among the boys, which at times infected even the older members of the Treat household.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Yet under the outward calm there was a vague uneasiness, and a strange restlessness was apparent among the boys, which at times infected even the older members of the Treat household.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Billy Whiskers, as you will remember, had returned from his long travels with the Circus, the troupe of monkeys had come and gone, and the Farm was left in comparative quiet.
interact in a certain way
From this reading Yet under the outward calm there was a vague uneasiness, and a strange restlessness was apparent among the boys, which at times infected even the older members of the Treat household.
troupenounUS /truːp/
organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)
From this reading Billy Whiskers, as you will remember, had returned from his long travels with the Circus, the troupe of monkeys had come and gone, and the Farm was left in comparative quiet.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Yet under the outward calm there was a vague uneasiness, and a strange restlessness was apparent among the boys, which at times infected even the older members of the Treat household.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading Yet under the outward calm there was a vague uneasiness, and a strange restlessness was apparent among the boys, which at times infected even the older members of the Treat household.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Yet under the outward calm there was a vague uneasiness, and a strange restlessness was apparent among the boys, which at times infected even the older members of the Treat household.
precisely as stated
From this reading Affairs at Cloverleaf Farm had been running very smoothly for a month or more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading School had begun, the boys were occupied with studies and so well out of mischief’s way for five hours each day.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading School had begun, the boys were occupied with studies and so well out of mischief’s way for five hours each day.
well-filled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading School had begun, the boys were occupied with studies and so well out of mischief’s way for five hours each day.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yet under the outward calm there was a vague uneasiness, and a strange restlessness was apparent among the boys, which at times infected even the older members of the Treat household.
WhiskersnounUS /ˈwɪskərz/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading Billy Whiskers, as you will remember, had returned from his long travels with the Circus, the troupe of monkeys had come and gone, and the Farm was left in comparative quiet.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Billy Whiskers, as you will remember, had returned from his long travels with the Circus, the troupe of monkeys had come and gone, and the Farm was left in comparative quiet.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Summer crops had been harvested, the barn was bursting with the sweet-scented hay, the well-filled silo promised many a juicy meal for the farmyard inhabitants during the approaching winter months, and in the fields the pumpkins lay like huge nuggets of pure gold, with the shocks of corn standing guard over their richness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading School had begun, the boys were occupied with studies and so well out of mischief’s way for five hours each day.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet under the outward calm there was a vague uneasiness, and a strange restlessness was apparent among the boys, which at times infected even the older members of the Treat household.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Billy Whiskers, as you will remember, had returned from his long travels with the Circus, the troupe of monkeys had come and gone, and the Farm was left in comparative quiet.
