Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Summer Evening’s Amusement.—The Arrival of a Family of Haymakers.—Ridicule of personal Defects censured.—A Storm.—The Fear of Death.—The Cottage of honest Jack, the shipwrecked Sailor.—The History of Jack, and his faithful Dog Pompey.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading They met a whole family who came every year from another county where they could not find constant employment, and Mrs. Mason allowed them to sleep in her barn.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Sheep were bleating and cattle lowing, the rivulet near them babbled along, while the sound of the distant ocean died away on the ear—or they forgot it, listening to the whistling of the hay-makers, who were returning from the field.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading Summer Evening’s Amusement.—The Arrival of a Family of Haymakers.—Ridicule of personal Defects censured.—A Storm.—The Fear of Death.—The Cottage of honest Jack, the shipwrecked Sailor.—The History of Jack, and his faithful Dog Pompey.

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

From this reading Summer Evening’s Amusement.—The Arrival of a Family of Haymakers.—Ridicule of personal Defects censured.—A Storm.—The Fear of Death.—The Cottage of honest Jack, the shipwrecked Sailor.—The History of Jack, and his faithful Dog Pompey.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading They met a whole family who came every year from another county where they could not find constant employment, and Mrs. Mason allowed them to sleep in her barn.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Summer Evening’s Amusement.—The Arrival of a Family of Haymakers.—Ridicule of personal Defects censured.—A Storm.—The Fear of Death.—The Cottage of honest Jack, the shipwrecked Sailor.—The History of Jack, and his faithful Dog Pompey.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Some bells in a neighbouring village, softened by the distance, sounded pleasingly; the beetles hummed, and the children pursued them, not to destroy them; but to observe their form, and ask questions concerning their mode of living.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Sheep were bleating and cattle lowing, the rivulet near them babbled along, while the sound of the distant ocean died away on the ear—or they forgot it, listening to the whistling of the hay-makers, who were returning from the field.

past form of “babble” — utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way

From this reading Sheep were bleating and cattle lowing, the rivulet near them babbled along, while the sound of the distant ocean died away on the ear—or they forgot it, listening to the whistling of the hay-makers, who were returning from the field.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading They met a whole family who came every year from another county where they could not find constant employment, and Mrs. Mason allowed them to sleep in her barn.

plural of “beetle” — insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings

From this reading Some bells in a neighbouring village, softened by the distance, sounded pleasingly; the beetles hummed, and the children pursued them, not to destroy them; but to observe their form, and ask questions concerning their mode of living.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Some bells in a neighbouring village, softened by the distance, sounded pleasingly; the beetles hummed, and the children pursued them, not to destroy them; but to observe their form, and ask questions concerning their mode of living.

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From this reading Sheep were bleating and cattle lowing, the rivulet near them babbled along, while the sound of the distant ocean died away on the ear—or they forgot it, listening to the whistling of the hay-makers, who were returning from the field.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Some bells in a neighbouring village, softened by the distance, sounded pleasingly; the beetles hummed, and the children pursued them, not to destroy them; but to observe their form, and ask questions concerning their mode of living.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Some bells in a neighbouring village, softened by the distance, sounded pleasingly; the beetles hummed, and the children pursued them, not to destroy them; but to observe their form, and ask questions concerning their mode of living.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They met a whole family who came every year from another county where they could not find constant employment, and Mrs. Mason allowed them to sleep in her barn.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Sheep were bleating and cattle lowing, the rivulet near them babbled along, while the sound of the distant ocean died away on the ear—or they forgot it, listening to the whistling of the hay-makers, who were returning from the field.

past form of “censure” — rebuke formally

From this reading Summer Evening’s Amusement.—The Arrival of a Family of Haymakers.—Ridicule of personal Defects censured.—A Storm.—The Fear of Death.—The Cottage of honest Jack, the shipwrecked Sailor.—The History of Jack, and his faithful Dog Pompey.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The evening was pleasant; Mrs. Mason and the children walked out; and many rustic noises struck their ears.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Some bells in a neighbouring village, softened by the distance, sounded pleasingly; the beetles hummed, and the children pursued them, not to destroy them; but to observe their form, and ask questions concerning their mode of living.

unvarying in nature

From this reading They met a whole family who came every year from another county where they could not find constant employment, and Mrs. Mason allowed them to sleep in her barn.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Summer Evening’s Amusement.—The Arrival of a Family of Haymakers.—Ridicule of personal Defects censured.—A Storm.—The Fear of Death.—The Cottage of honest Jack, the shipwrecked Sailor.—The History of Jack, and his faithful Dog Pompey.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading They met a whole family who came every year from another county where they could not find constant employment, and Mrs. Mason allowed them to sleep in her barn.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading They met a whole family who came every year from another county where they could not find constant employment, and Mrs. Mason allowed them to sleep in her barn.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Summer Evening’s Amusement.—The Arrival of a Family of Haymakers.—Ridicule of personal Defects censured.—A Storm.—The Fear of Death.—The Cottage of honest Jack, the shipwrecked Sailor.—The History of Jack, and his faithful Dog Pompey.

plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system

From this reading Summer Evening’s Amusement.—The Arrival of a Family of Haymakers.—Ridicule of personal Defects censured.—A Storm.—The Fear of Death.—The Cottage of honest Jack, the shipwrecked Sailor.—The History of Jack, and his faithful Dog Pompey.

do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading Some bells in a neighbouring village, softened by the distance, sounded pleasingly; the beetles hummed, and the children pursued them, not to destroy them; but to observe their form, and ask questions concerning their mode of living.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Sheep were bleating and cattle lowing, the rivulet near them babbled along, while the sound of the distant ocean died away on the ear—or they forgot it, listening to the whistling of the hay-makers, who were returning from the field.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Some bells in a neighbouring village, softened by the distance, sounded pleasingly; the beetles hummed, and the children pursued them, not to destroy them; but to observe their form, and ask questions concerning their mode of living.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Sheep were bleating and cattle lowing, the rivulet near them babbled along, while the sound of the distant ocean died away on the ear—or they forgot it, listening to the whistling of the hay-makers, who were returning from the field.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Summer Evening’s Amusement.—The Arrival of a Family of Haymakers.—Ridicule of personal Defects censured.—A Storm.—The Fear of Death.—The Cottage of honest Jack, the shipwrecked Sailor.—The History of Jack, and his faithful Dog Pompey.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Sheep were bleating and cattle lowing, the rivulet near them babbled along, while the sound of the distant ocean died away on the ear—or they forgot it, listening to the whistling of the hay-makers, who were returning from the field.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The evening was pleasant; Mrs. Mason and the children walked out; and many rustic noises struck their ears.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading They met a whole family who came every year from another county where they could not find constant employment, and Mrs. Mason allowed them to sleep in her barn.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The evening was pleasant; Mrs. Mason and the children walked out; and many rustic noises struck their ears.

possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Summer Evening’s Amusement.—The Arrival of a Family of Haymakers.—Ridicule of personal Defects censured.—A Storm.—The Fear of Death.—The Cottage of honest Jack, the shipwrecked Sailor.—The History of Jack, and his faithful Dog Pompey.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading They met a whole family who came every year from another county where they could not find constant employment, and Mrs. Mason allowed them to sleep in her barn.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading Summer Evening’s Amusement.—The Arrival of a Family of Haymakers.—Ridicule of personal Defects censured.—A Storm.—The Fear of Death.—The Cottage of honest Jack, the shipwrecked Sailor.—The History of Jack, and his faithful Dog Pompey.

a social unit living together

From this reading Summer Evening’s Amusement.—The Arrival of a Family of Haymakers.—Ridicule of personal Defects censured.—A Storm.—The Fear of Death.—The Cottage of honest Jack, the shipwrecked Sailor.—The History of Jack, and his faithful Dog Pompey.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Summer Evening’s Amusement.—The Arrival of a Family of Haymakers.—Ridicule of personal Defects censured.—A Storm.—The Fear of Death.—The Cottage of honest Jack, the shipwrecked Sailor.—The History of Jack, and his faithful Dog Pompey.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Sheep were bleating and cattle lowing, the rivulet near them babbled along, while the sound of the distant ocean died away on the ear—or they forgot it, listening to the whistling of the hay-makers, who were returning from the field.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading They met a whole family who came every year from another county where they could not find constant employment, and Mrs. Mason allowed them to sleep in her barn.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Sheep were bleating and cattle lowing, the rivulet near them babbled along, while the sound of the distant ocean died away on the ear—or they forgot it, listening to the whistling of the hay-makers, who were returning from the field.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Some bells in a neighbouring village, softened by the distance, sounded pleasingly; the beetles hummed, and the children pursued them, not to destroy them; but to observe their form, and ask questions concerning their mode of living.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Sheep were bleating and cattle lowing, the rivulet near them babbled along, while the sound of the distant ocean died away on the ear—or they forgot it, listening to the whistling of the hay-makers, who were returning from the field.

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

From this reading Sheep were bleating and cattle lowing, the rivulet near them babbled along, while the sound of the distant ocean died away on the ear—or they forgot it, listening to the whistling of the hay-makers, who were returning from the field.

plural of “haymaker” — a farm machine that treats hay to cause more rapid and even drying

From this reading Summer Evening’s Amusement.—The Arrival of a Family of Haymakers.—Ridicule of personal Defects censured.—A Storm.—The Fear of Death.—The Cottage of honest Jack, the shipwrecked Sailor.—The History of Jack, and his faithful Dog Pompey.

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

From this reading They met a whole family who came every year from another county where they could not find constant employment, and Mrs. Mason allowed them to sleep in her barn.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Summer Evening’s Amusement.—The Arrival of a Family of Haymakers.—Ridicule of personal Defects censured.—A Storm.—The Fear of Death.—The Cottage of honest Jack, the shipwrecked Sailor.—The History of Jack, and his faithful Dog Pompey.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Summer Evening’s Amusement.—The Arrival of a Family of Haymakers.—Ridicule of personal Defects censured.—A Storm.—The Fear of Death.—The Cottage of honest Jack, the shipwrecked Sailor.—The History of Jack, and his faithful Dog Pompey.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading Summer Evening’s Amusement.—The Arrival of a Family of Haymakers.—Ridicule of personal Defects censured.—A Storm.—The Fear of Death.—The Cottage of honest Jack, the shipwrecked Sailor.—The History of Jack, and his faithful Dog Pompey.

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

From this reading Some bells in a neighbouring village, softened by the distance, sounded pleasingly; the beetles hummed, and the children pursued them, not to destroy them; but to observe their form, and ask questions concerning their mode of living.

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

From this reading Some bells in a neighbouring village, softened by the distance, sounded pleasingly; the beetles hummed, and the children pursued them, not to destroy them; but to observe their form, and ask questions concerning their mode of living.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Sheep were bleating and cattle lowing, the rivulet near them babbled along, while the sound of the distant ocean died away on the ear—or they forgot it, listening to the whistling of the hay-makers, who were returning from the field.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Summer Evening’s Amusement.—The Arrival of a Family of Haymakers.—Ridicule of personal Defects censured.—A Storm.—The Fear of Death.—The Cottage of honest Jack, the shipwrecked Sailor.—The History of Jack, and his faithful Dog Pompey.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Sheep were bleating and cattle lowing, the rivulet near them babbled along, while the sound of the distant ocean died away on the ear—or they forgot it, listening to the whistling of the hay-makers, who were returning from the field.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Some bells in a neighbouring village, softened by the distance, sounded pleasingly; the beetles hummed, and the children pursued them, not to destroy them; but to observe their form, and ask questions concerning their mode of living.

-ing form of “low” — make a low noise, characteristic of bovines

From this reading Sheep were bleating and cattle lowing, the rivulet near them babbled along, while the sound of the distant ocean died away on the ear—or they forgot it, listening to the whistling of the hay-makers, who were returning from the field.

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 The evening was pleasant; Mrs. Mason and the children walked out; and many rustic noises struck their ears.

American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)

From this reading The evening was pleasant; Mrs. Mason and the children walked out; and many rustic noises struck their ears.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading They met a whole family who came every year from another county where they could not find constant employment, and Mrs. Mason allowed them to sleep in her barn.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Some bells in a neighbouring village, softened by the distance, sounded pleasingly; the beetles hummed, and the children pursued them, not to destroy them; but to observe their form, and ask questions concerning their mode of living.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The evening was pleasant; Mrs. Mason and the children walked out; and many rustic noises struck their ears.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Sheep were bleating and cattle lowing, the rivulet near them babbled along, while the sound of the distant ocean died away on the ear—or they forgot it, listening to the whistling of the hay-makers, who were returning from the field.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading Some bells in a neighbouring village, softened by the distance, sounded pleasingly; the beetles hummed, and the children pursued them, not to destroy them; but to observe their form, and ask questions concerning their mode of living.

plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading The evening was pleasant; Mrs. Mason and the children walked out; and many rustic noises struck their ears.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Some bells in a neighbouring village, softened by the distance, sounded pleasingly; the beetles hummed, and the children pursued them, not to destroy them; but to observe their form, and ask questions concerning their mode of living.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Some bells in a neighbouring village, softened by the distance, sounded pleasingly; the beetles hummed, and the children pursued them, not to destroy them; but to observe their form, and ask questions concerning their mode of living.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading Sheep were bleating and cattle lowing, the rivulet near them babbled along, while the sound of the distant ocean died away on the ear—or they forgot it, listening to the whistling of the hay-makers, who were returning from the field.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Summer Evening’s Amusement.—The Arrival of a Family of Haymakers.—Ridicule of personal Defects censured.—A Storm.—The Fear of Death.—The Cottage of honest Jack, the shipwrecked Sailor.—The History of Jack, and his faithful Dog Pompey.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sheep were bleating and cattle lowing, the rivulet near them babbled along, while the sound of the distant ocean died away on the ear—or they forgot it, listening to the whistling of the hay-makers, who were returning from the field.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Sheep were bleating and cattle lowing, the rivulet near them babbled along, while the sound of the distant ocean died away on the ear—or they forgot it, listening to the whistling of the hay-makers, who were returning from the field.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The evening was pleasant; Mrs. Mason and the children walked out; and many rustic noises struck their ears.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Summer Evening’s Amusement.—The Arrival of a Family of Haymakers.—Ridicule of personal Defects censured.—A Storm.—The Fear of Death.—The Cottage of honest Jack, the shipwrecked Sailor.—The History of Jack, and his faithful Dog Pompey.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading The evening was pleasant; Mrs. Mason and the children walked out; and many rustic noises struck their ears.

in a pleasing manner

From this reading Some bells in a neighbouring village, softened by the distance, sounded pleasingly; the beetles hummed, and the children pursued them, not to destroy them; but to observe their form, and ask questions concerning their mode of living.

Roman general and statesman who quarrelled with Caesar and fled to Egypt where he was murdered (106-48 BC)

From this reading Summer Evening’s Amusement.—The Arrival of a Family of Haymakers.—Ridicule of personal Defects censured.—A Storm.—The Fear of Death.—The Cottage of honest Jack, the shipwrecked Sailor.—The History of Jack, and his faithful Dog Pompey.

a person who is being chased

From this reading Some bells in a neighbouring village, softened by the distance, sounded pleasingly; the beetles hummed, and the children pursued them, not to destroy them; but to observe their form, and ask questions concerning their mode of living.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Some bells in a neighbouring village, softened by the distance, sounded pleasingly; the beetles hummed, and the children pursued them, not to destroy them; but to observe their form, and ask questions concerning their mode of living.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Sheep were bleating and cattle lowing, the rivulet near them babbled along, while the sound of the distant ocean died away on the ear—or they forgot it, listening to the whistling of the hay-makers, who were returning from the field.

language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate

From this reading Summer Evening’s Amusement.—The Arrival of a Family of Haymakers.—Ridicule of personal Defects censured.—A Storm.—The Fear of Death.—The Cottage of honest Jack, the shipwrecked Sailor.—The History of Jack, and his faithful Dog Pompey.

a small stream

From this reading Sheep were bleating and cattle lowing, the rivulet near them babbled along, while the sound of the distant ocean died away on the ear—or they forgot it, listening to the whistling of the hay-makers, who were returning from the field.

characteristic of rural life

From this reading The evening was pleasant; Mrs. Mason and the children walked out; and many rustic noises struck their ears.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Summer Evening’s Amusement.—The Arrival of a Family of Haymakers.—Ridicule of personal Defects censured.—A Storm.—The Fear of Death.—The Cottage of honest Jack, the shipwrecked Sailor.—The History of Jack, and his faithful Dog Pompey.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading Sheep were bleating and cattle lowing, the rivulet near them babbled along, while the sound of the distant ocean died away on the ear—or they forgot it, listening to the whistling of the hay-makers, who were returning from the field.

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

From this reading Summer Evening’s Amusement.—The Arrival of a Family of Haymakers.—Ridicule of personal Defects censured.—A Storm.—The Fear of Death.—The Cottage of honest Jack, the shipwrecked Sailor.—The History of Jack, and his faithful Dog Pompey.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading They met a whole family who came every year from another county where they could not find constant employment, and Mrs. Mason allowed them to sleep in her barn.

toned down

From this reading Some bells in a neighbouring village, softened by the distance, sounded pleasingly; the beetles hummed, and the children pursued them, not to destroy them; but to observe their form, and ask questions concerning their mode of living.

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

From this reading Some bells in a neighbouring village, softened by the distance, sounded pleasingly; the beetles hummed, and the children pursued them, not to destroy them; but to observe their form, and ask questions concerning their mode of living.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Sheep were bleating and cattle lowing, the rivulet near them babbled along, while the sound of the distant ocean died away on the ear—or they forgot it, listening to the whistling of the hay-makers, who were returning from the field.

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

From this reading Some bells in a neighbouring village, softened by the distance, sounded pleasingly; the beetles hummed, and the children pursued them, not to destroy them; but to observe their form, and ask questions concerning their mode of living.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Summer Evening’s Amusement.—The Arrival of a Family of Haymakers.—Ridicule of personal Defects censured.—A Storm.—The Fear of Death.—The Cottage of honest Jack, the shipwrecked Sailor.—The History of Jack, and his faithful Dog Pompey.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading The evening was pleasant; Mrs. Mason and the children walked out; and many rustic noises struck their ears.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Summer Evening’s Amusement.—The Arrival of a Family of Haymakers.—Ridicule of personal Defects censured.—A Storm.—The Fear of Death.—The Cottage of honest Jack, the shipwrecked Sailor.—The History of Jack, and his faithful Dog Pompey.

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

From this reading Summer Evening’s Amusement.—The Arrival of a Family of Haymakers.—Ridicule of personal Defects censured.—A Storm.—The Fear of Death.—The Cottage of honest Jack, the shipwrecked Sailor.—The History of Jack, and his faithful Dog Pompey.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The evening was pleasant; Mrs. Mason and the children walked out; and many rustic noises struck their ears.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Some bells in a neighbouring village, softened by the distance, sounded pleasingly; the beetles hummed, and the children pursued them, not to destroy them; but to observe their form, and ask questions concerning their mode of living.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Sheep were bleating and cattle lowing, the rivulet near them babbled along, while the sound of the distant ocean died away on the ear—or they forgot it, listening to the whistling of the hay-makers, who were returning from the field.

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

From this reading Some bells in a neighbouring village, softened by the distance, sounded pleasingly; the beetles hummed, and the children pursued them, not to destroy them; but to observe their form, and ask questions concerning their mode of living.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Some bells in a neighbouring village, softened by the distance, sounded pleasingly; the beetles hummed, and the children pursued them, not to destroy them; but to observe their form, and ask questions concerning their mode of living.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading The evening was pleasant; Mrs. Mason and the children walked out; and many rustic noises struck their ears.

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

From this reading The evening was pleasant; Mrs. Mason and the children walked out; and many rustic noises struck their ears.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Sheep were bleating and cattle lowing, the rivulet near them babbled along, while the sound of the distant ocean died away on the ear—or they forgot it, listening to the whistling of the hay-makers, who were returning from the field.

in or at the place that

From this reading They met a whole family who came every year from another county where they could not find constant employment, and Mrs. Mason allowed them to sleep in her barn.

during the time that

From this reading Sheep were bleating and cattle lowing, the rivulet near them babbled along, while the sound of the distant ocean died away on the ear—or they forgot it, listening to the whistling of the hay-makers, who were returning from the field.

the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading Sheep were bleating and cattle lowing, the rivulet near them babbled along, while the sound of the distant ocean died away on the ear—or they forgot it, listening to the whistling of the hay-makers, who were returning from the field.

which person or people

From this reading Sheep were bleating and cattle lowing, the rivulet near them babbled along, while the sound of the distant ocean died away on the ear—or they forgot it, listening to the whistling of the hay-makers, who were returning from the field.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading They met a whole family who came every year from another county where they could not find constant employment, and Mrs. Mason allowed them to sleep in her barn.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading They met a whole family who came every year from another county where they could not find constant employment, and Mrs. Mason allowed them to sleep in her barn.