Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading The events of that evening had been freely discussed in barn and workshop, at table and at the various stores in Eastborough and surrounding towns, for quite a number had been present who were not residents of the town.

(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 All interest in it had not, however, passed away as subsequent occurrences proved.

the descendants of one individual

From this reading ANCESTRY VERSUS PATRIOTISM.

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

From this reading The events of that evening had been freely discussed in barn and workshop, at table and at the various stores in Eastborough and surrounding towns, for quite a number had been present who were not residents of the town.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading All interest in it had not, however, passed away as subsequent occurrences proved.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Four days had passed since the concert in the Town Hall at Eastborough.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading All interest in it had not, however, passed away as subsequent occurrences proved.

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

From this reading The events of that evening had been freely discussed in barn and workshop, at table and at the various stores in Eastborough and surrounding towns, for quite a number had been present who were not residents of the town.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The events of that evening had been freely discussed in barn and workshop, at table and at the various stores in Eastborough and surrounding towns, for quite a number had been present who were not residents of the town.

a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading Four days had passed since the concert in the Town Hall at Eastborough.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Four days had passed since the concert in the Town Hall at Eastborough.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading The events of that evening had been freely discussed in barn and workshop, at table and at the various stores in Eastborough and surrounding towns, for quite a number had been present who were not residents of the town.

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

From this reading Four days had passed since the concert in the Town Hall at Eastborough.

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

From this reading The events of that evening had been freely discussed in barn and workshop, at table and at the various stores in Eastborough and surrounding towns, for quite a number had been present who were not residents of the town.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The events of that evening had been freely discussed in barn and workshop, at table and at the various stores in Eastborough and surrounding towns, for quite a number had been present who were not residents of the town.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading It was the morning of the fifth of January.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The events of that evening had been freely discussed in barn and workshop, at table and at the various stores in Eastborough and surrounding towns, for quite a number had been present who were not residents of the town.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Four days had passed since the concert in the Town Hall at Eastborough.

in a free manner

From this reading The events of that evening had been freely discussed in barn and workshop, at table and at the various stores in Eastborough and surrounding towns, for quite a number had been present who were not residents of the town.

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

From this reading Four days had passed since the concert in the Town Hall at Eastborough.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Four days had passed since the concert in the Town Hall at Eastborough.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading All interest in it had not, however, passed away as subsequent occurrences proved.

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

From this reading Four days had passed since the concert in the Town Hall at Eastborough.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading All interest in it had not, however, passed away as subsequent occurrences proved.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading All interest in it had not, however, passed away as subsequent occurrences proved.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading It was the morning of the fifth of January.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was the morning of the fifth of January.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The events of that evening had been freely discussed in barn and workshop, at table and at the various stores in Eastborough and surrounding towns, for quite a number had been present who were not residents of the town.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The events of that evening had been freely discussed in barn and workshop, at table and at the various stores in Eastborough and surrounding towns, for quite a number had been present who were not residents of the town.

plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens

From this reading All interest in it had not, however, passed away as subsequent occurrences proved.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The events of that evening had been freely discussed in barn and workshop, at table and at the various stores in Eastborough and surrounding towns, for quite a number had been present who were not residents of the town.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Four days had passed since the concert in the Town Hall at Eastborough.

love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

From this reading ANCESTRY VERSUS PATRIOTISM.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The events of that evening had been freely discussed in barn and workshop, at table and at the various stores in Eastborough and surrounding towns, for quite a number had been present who were not residents of the town.

established beyond doubt

From this reading All interest in it had not, however, passed away as subsequent occurrences proved.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The events of that evening had been freely discussed in barn and workshop, at table and at the various stores in Eastborough and surrounding towns, for quite a number had been present who were not residents of the town.

plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading The events of that evening had been freely discussed in barn and workshop, at table and at the various stores in Eastborough and surrounding towns, for quite a number had been present who were not residents of the town.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Four days had passed since the concert in the Town Hall at Eastborough.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading The events of that evening had been freely discussed in barn and workshop, at table and at the various stores in Eastborough and surrounding towns, for quite a number had been present who were not residents of the town.

following in time or order

From this reading All interest in it had not, however, passed away as subsequent occurrences proved.

closely encircling

From this reading The events of that evening had been freely discussed in barn and workshop, at table and at the various stores in Eastborough and surrounding towns, for quite a number had been present who were not residents of the town.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The events of that evening had been freely discussed in barn and workshop, at table and at the various stores in Eastborough and surrounding towns, for quite a number had been present who were not residents of the town.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The events of that evening had been freely discussed in barn and workshop, at table and at the various stores in Eastborough and surrounding towns, for quite a number had been present who were not residents of the town.

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

From this reading Four days had passed since the concert in the Town Hall at Eastborough.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Four days had passed since the concert in the Town Hall at Eastborough.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The events of that evening had been freely discussed in barn and workshop, at table and at the various stores in Eastborough and surrounding towns, for quite a number had been present who were not residents of the town.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The events of that evening had been freely discussed in barn and workshop, at table and at the various stores in Eastborough and surrounding towns, for quite a number had been present who were not residents of the town.

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

From this reading ANCESTRY VERSUS PATRIOTISM.

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

From this reading It was the morning of the fifth of January.

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

From this reading The events of that evening had been freely discussed in barn and workshop, at table and at the various stores in Eastborough and surrounding towns, for quite a number had been present who were not residents of the town.

which person or people

From this reading The events of that evening had been freely discussed in barn and workshop, at table and at the various stores in Eastborough and surrounding towns, for quite a number had been present who were not residents of the town.

small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done

From this reading The events of that evening had been freely discussed in barn and workshop, at table and at the various stores in Eastborough and surrounding towns, for quite a number had been present who were not residents of the town.