used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On that eventful evening, Mr. Simlins had a husking bee; and in his barn were met a fair representation of the Pattaquasset men and boys--especially boys.
at or in the front
From this reading "Hold on!" said Mr. Simlins--"you all go ahead and I'll go quiet the distractions.
(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 "Hold on!" said Mr. Simlins--"you all go ahead and I'll go quiet the distractions.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading And with busy hands and tongues the work went on, Mr. Simlins himself among the busiest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On that eventful evening, Mr. Simlins had a husking bee; and in his barn were met a fair representation of the Pattaquasset men and boys--especially boys.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I suppose Mrs. Hummins has seen another rat in the dairy.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading On that eventful evening, Mr. Simlins had a husking bee; and in his barn were met a fair representation of the Pattaquasset men and boys--especially boys.
beenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading On that eventful evening, Mr. Simlins had a husking bee; and in his barn were met a fair representation of the Pattaquasset men and boys--especially boys.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading On that eventful evening, Mr. Simlins had a husking bee; and in his barn were met a fair representation of the Pattaquasset men and boys--especially boys.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But in the midst of work and merriment though the fair stillness of the night was unheeded, the sudden interruption which came brought everyone to his feet; it was a loud shriek from the house, a woman's shriek.
busiestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪziəst/
superlative of “busy” — actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading And with busy hands and tongues the work went on, Mr. Simlins himself among the busiest.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading And with busy hands and tongues the work went on, Mr. Simlins himself among the busiest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in the midst of work and merriment though the fair stillness of the night was unheeded, the sudden interruption which came brought everyone to his feet; it was a loud shriek from the house, a woman's shriek.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But in the midst of work and merriment though the fair stillness of the night was unheeded, the sudden interruption which came brought everyone to his feet; it was a loud shriek from the house, a woman's shriek.
dairynounUS /ˈderi/
a farm where dairy products are produced
From this reading I suppose Mrs. Hummins has seen another rat in the dairy.
distractionsnounUS /dɪˈstrækʃənz/
plural of “distraction” — mental turmoil
From this reading "Hold on!" said Mr. Simlins--"you all go ahead and I'll go quiet the distractions.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading On that eventful evening, Mr. Simlins had a husking bee; and in his barn were met a fair representation of the Pattaquasset men and boys--especially boys.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On that eventful evening, Mr. Simlins had a husking bee; and in his barn were met a fair representation of the Pattaquasset men and boys--especially boys.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading On that eventful evening, Mr. Simlins had a husking bee; and in his barn were met a fair representation of the Pattaquasset men and boys--especially boys.
every person
From this reading But in the midst of work and merriment though the fair stillness of the night was unheeded, the sudden interruption which came brought everyone to his feet; it was a loud shriek from the house, a woman's shriek.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading On that eventful evening, Mr. Simlins had a husking bee; and in his barn were met a fair representation of the Pattaquasset men and boys--especially boys.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading But in the midst of work and merriment though the fair stillness of the night was unheeded, the sudden interruption which came brought everyone to his feet; it was a loud shriek from the house, a woman's shriek.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But in the midst of work and merriment though the fair stillness of the night was unheeded, the sudden interruption which came brought everyone to his feet; it was a loud shriek from the house, a woman's shriek.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Hold on!" said Mr. Simlins--"you all go ahead and I'll go quiet the distractions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On that eventful evening, Mr. Simlins had a husking bee; and in his barn were met a fair representation of the Pattaquasset men and boys--especially boys.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading And with busy hands and tongues the work went on, Mr. Simlins himself among the busiest.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I suppose Mrs. Hummins has seen another rat in the dairy.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading And with busy hands and tongues the work went on, Mr. Simlins himself among the busiest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On that eventful evening, Mr. Simlins had a husking bee; and in his barn were met a fair representation of the Pattaquasset men and boys--especially boys.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Hold on!" said Mr. Simlins--"you all go ahead and I'll go quiet the distractions.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But in the midst of work and merriment though the fair stillness of the night was unheeded, the sudden interruption which came brought everyone to his feet; it was a loud shriek from the house, a woman's shriek.
Hummins
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From this reading I suppose Mrs. Hummins has seen another rat in the dairy.
huskingnoun
the removal of covering
From this reading On that eventful evening, Mr. Simlins had a husking bee; and in his barn were met a fair representation of the Pattaquasset men and boys--especially boys.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I suppose Mrs. Hummins has seen another rat in the dairy.
I'll
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From this reading "Hold on!" said Mr. Simlins--"you all go ahead and I'll go quiet the distractions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On that eventful evening, Mr. Simlins had a husking bee; and in his barn were met a fair representation of the Pattaquasset men and boys--especially boys.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading But in the midst of work and merriment though the fair stillness of the night was unheeded, the sudden interruption which came brought everyone to his feet; it was a loud shriek from the house, a woman's shriek.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But in the midst of work and merriment though the fair stillness of the night was unheeded, the sudden interruption which came brought everyone to his feet; it was a loud shriek from the house, a woman's shriek.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading But in the midst of work and merriment though the fair stillness of the night was unheeded, the sudden interruption which came brought everyone to his feet; it was a loud shriek from the house, a woman's shriek.
the force of workers available
From this reading On that eventful evening, Mr. Simlins had a husking bee; and in his barn were met a fair representation of the Pattaquasset men and boys--especially boys.
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading But in the midst of work and merriment though the fair stillness of the night was unheeded, the sudden interruption which came brought everyone to his feet; it was a loud shriek from the house, a woman's shriek.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading On that eventful evening, Mr. Simlins had a husking bee; and in his barn were met a fair representation of the Pattaquasset men and boys--especially boys.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading But in the midst of work and merriment though the fair stillness of the night was unheeded, the sudden interruption which came brought everyone to his feet; it was a loud shriek from the house, a woman's shriek.
a form of address for a man
From this reading On that eventful evening, Mr. Simlins had a husking bee; and in his barn were met a fair representation of the Pattaquasset men and boys--especially boys.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I suppose Mrs. Hummins has seen another rat in the dairy.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But in the midst of work and merriment though the fair stillness of the night was unheeded, the sudden interruption which came brought everyone to his feet; it was a loud shriek from the house, a woman's shriek.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On that eventful evening, Mr. Simlins had a husking bee; and in his barn were met a fair representation of the Pattaquasset men and boys--especially boys.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On that eventful evening, Mr. Simlins had a husking bee; and in his barn were met a fair representation of the Pattaquasset men and boys--especially boys.
Pattaquasset
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From this reading On that eventful evening, Mr. Simlins had a husking bee; and in his barn were met a fair representation of the Pattaquasset men and boys--especially boys.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "Hold on!" said Mr. Simlins--"you all go ahead and I'll go quiet the distractions.
ratnounUS /ræt/
any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading I suppose Mrs. Hummins has seen another rat in the dairy.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading On that eventful evening, Mr. Simlins had a husking bee; and in his barn were met a fair representation of the Pattaquasset men and boys--especially boys.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Hold on!" said Mr. Simlins--"you all go ahead and I'll go quiet the distractions.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I suppose Mrs. Hummins has seen another rat in the dairy.
shrieknounUS /ʃriːk/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading But in the midst of work and merriment though the fair stillness of the night was unheeded, the sudden interruption which came brought everyone to his feet; it was a loud shriek from the house, a woman's shriek.
Simlins
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From this reading On that eventful evening, Mr. Simlins had a husking bee; and in his barn were met a fair representation of the Pattaquasset men and boys--especially boys.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading But in the midst of work and merriment though the fair stillness of the night was unheeded, the sudden interruption which came brought everyone to his feet; it was a loud shriek from the house, a woman's shriek.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading But in the midst of work and merriment though the fair stillness of the night was unheeded, the sudden interruption which came brought everyone to his feet; it was a loud shriek from the house, a woman's shriek.
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose Mrs. Hummins has seen another rat in the dairy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On that eventful evening, Mr. Simlins had a husking bee; and in his barn were met a fair representation of the Pattaquasset men and boys--especially boys.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On that eventful evening, Mr. Simlins had a husking bee; and in his barn were met a fair representation of the Pattaquasset men and boys--especially boys.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But in the midst of work and merriment though the fair stillness of the night was unheeded, the sudden interruption which came brought everyone to his feet; it was a loud shriek from the house, a woman's shriek.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But in the midst of work and merriment though the fair stillness of the night was unheeded, the sudden interruption which came brought everyone to his feet; it was a loud shriek from the house, a woman's shriek.
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading And with busy hands and tongues the work went on, Mr. Simlins himself among the busiest.
unheededadjectiveUS /ənˈhiːdɪd/
disregarded
From this reading But in the midst of work and merriment though the fair stillness of the night was unheeded, the sudden interruption which came brought everyone to his feet; it was a loud shriek from the house, a woman's shriek.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But in the midst of work and merriment though the fair stillness of the night was unheeded, the sudden interruption which came brought everyone to his feet; it was a loud shriek from the house, a woman's shriek.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And with busy hands and tongues the work went on, Mr. Simlins himself among the busiest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On that eventful evening, Mr. Simlins had a husking bee; and in his barn were met a fair representation of the Pattaquasset men and boys--especially boys.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But in the midst of work and merriment though the fair stillness of the night was unheeded, the sudden interruption which came brought everyone to his feet; it was a loud shriek from the house, a woman's shriek.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And with busy hands and tongues the work went on, Mr. Simlins himself among the busiest.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading But in the midst of work and merriment though the fair stillness of the night was unheeded, the sudden interruption which came brought everyone to his feet; it was a loud shriek from the house, a woman's shriek.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading And with busy hands and tongues the work went on, Mr. Simlins himself among the busiest.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Hold on!" said Mr. Simlins--"you all go ahead and I'll go quiet the distractions.
