used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Notwithstanding some difficulties attending the manipulation of this instrument, Piney Woods managed to pluck several reluctant melodies from its keys, to an accompaniment by the Innocent on a pair of bone castanets.
accessnounUS /ˈækses/
the right to enter
From this reading Whether Mr. Oakhurst had cached his cards with the whiskey as something debarred the free access of the community, I cannot say.
accompanimentnounUS /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/
an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
From this reading Notwithstanding some difficulties attending the manipulation of this instrument, Piney Woods managed to pluck several reluctant melodies from its keys, to an accompaniment by the Innocent on a pair of bone castanets.
accordionnounUS /əˈkɔːrdiən/
a portable box-shaped free-reed instrument; the reeds are made to vibrate by air from the bellows controlled by the player
From this reading Haply the time was beguiled by an accordion, produced somewhat ostentatiously by Tom Simson, from his pack.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Haply the time was beguiled by an accordion, produced somewhat ostentatiously by Tom Simson, from his pack.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the crowning festivity of the evening was reached in a rude camp-meeting hymn, which the lovers, joining hands, sang with great earnestness and vociferation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whether Mr. Oakhurst had cached his cards with the whiskey as something debarred the free access of the community, I cannot say.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Notwithstanding some difficulties attending the manipulation of this instrument, Piney Woods managed to pluck several reluctant melodies from its keys, to an accompaniment by the Innocent on a pair of bone castanets.
beguiledadjectiveUS /bɪˈɡaɪld/
filled with wonder and delight
From this reading Haply the time was beguiled by an accordion, produced somewhat ostentatiously by Tom Simson, from his pack.
bonenounUS /boʊn/
rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
From this reading Notwithstanding some difficulties attending the manipulation of this instrument, Piney Woods managed to pluck several reluctant melodies from its keys, to an accompaniment by the Innocent on a pair of bone castanets.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the crowning festivity of the evening was reached in a rude camp-meeting hymn, which the lovers, joining hands, sang with great earnestness and vociferation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Haply the time was beguiled by an accordion, produced somewhat ostentatiously by Tom Simson, from his pack.
cachedverbUS /kæʃt/
past form of “cache” — save up as for future use
From this reading Whether Mr. Oakhurst had cached his cards with the whiskey as something debarred the free access of the community, I cannot say.
camp-meeting
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From this reading But the crowning festivity of the evening was reached in a rude camp-meeting hymn, which the lovers, joining hands, sang with great earnestness and vociferation.
cannot
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From this reading Whether Mr. Oakhurst had cached his cards with the whiskey as something debarred the free access of the community, I cannot say.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Whether Mr. Oakhurst had cached his cards with the whiskey as something debarred the free access of the community, I cannot say.
castanetsnoun
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading Notwithstanding some difficulties attending the manipulation of this instrument, Piney Woods managed to pluck several reluctant melodies from its keys, to an accompaniment by the Innocent on a pair of bone castanets.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It was certain that, in Mother Shipton's words, he "didn't say cards once" during that evening.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading Whether Mr. Oakhurst had cached his cards with the whiskey as something debarred the free access of the community, I cannot say.
crowningadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊnɪŋ/
representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment
From this reading But the crowning festivity of the evening was reached in a rude camp-meeting hymn, which the lovers, joining hands, sang with great earnestness and vociferation.
debarred
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From this reading Whether Mr. Oakhurst had cached his cards with the whiskey as something debarred the free access of the community, I cannot say.
didn't
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From this reading It was certain that, in Mother Shipton's words, he "didn't say cards once" during that evening.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Notwithstanding some difficulties attending the manipulation of this instrument, Piney Woods managed to pluck several reluctant melodies from its keys, to an accompaniment by the Innocent on a pair of bone castanets.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was certain that, in Mother Shipton's words, he "didn't say cards once" during that evening.
earnestnessnounUS /ˈɜːrnəstnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading But the crowning festivity of the evening was reached in a rude camp-meeting hymn, which the lovers, joining hands, sang with great earnestness and vociferation.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was certain that, in Mother Shipton's words, he "didn't say cards once" during that evening.
festivitynounUS /feˈstɪvəti/
any joyous diversion
From this reading But the crowning festivity of the evening was reached in a rude camp-meeting hymn, which the lovers, joining hands, sang with great earnestness and vociferation.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Whether Mr. Oakhurst had cached his cards with the whiskey as something debarred the free access of the community, I cannot say.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Haply the time was beguiled by an accordion, produced somewhat ostentatiously by Tom Simson, from his pack.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But the crowning festivity of the evening was reached in a rude camp-meeting hymn, which the lovers, joining hands, sang with great earnestness and vociferation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Whether Mr. Oakhurst had cached his cards with the whiskey as something debarred the free access of the community, I cannot say.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading But the crowning festivity of the evening was reached in a rude camp-meeting hymn, which the lovers, joining hands, sang with great earnestness and vociferation.
Haplyadverb
by accident
From this reading Haply the time was beguiled by an accordion, produced somewhat ostentatiously by Tom Simson, from his pack.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was certain that, in Mother Shipton's words, he "didn't say cards once" during that evening.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whether Mr. Oakhurst had cached his cards with the whiskey as something debarred the free access of the community, I cannot say.
hymnnounUS /hɪm/
a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
From this reading But the crowning festivity of the evening was reached in a rude camp-meeting hymn, which the lovers, joining hands, sang with great earnestness and vociferation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Whether Mr. Oakhurst had cached his cards with the whiskey as something debarred the free access of the community, I cannot say.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was certain that, in Mother Shipton's words, he "didn't say cards once" during that evening.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Notwithstanding some difficulties attending the manipulation of this instrument, Piney Woods managed to pluck several reluctant melodies from its keys, to an accompaniment by the Innocent on a pair of bone castanets.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Notwithstanding some difficulties attending the manipulation of this instrument, Piney Woods managed to pluck several reluctant melodies from its keys, to an accompaniment by the Innocent on a pair of bone castanets.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was certain that, in Mother Shipton's words, he "didn't say cards once" during that evening.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding some difficulties attending the manipulation of this instrument, Piney Woods managed to pluck several reluctant melodies from its keys, to an accompaniment by the Innocent on a pair of bone castanets.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading But the crowning festivity of the evening was reached in a rude camp-meeting hymn, which the lovers, joining hands, sang with great earnestness and vociferation.
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Notwithstanding some difficulties attending the manipulation of this instrument, Piney Woods managed to pluck several reluctant melodies from its keys, to an accompaniment by the Innocent on a pair of bone castanets.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading But the crowning festivity of the evening was reached in a rude camp-meeting hymn, which the lovers, joining hands, sang with great earnestness and vociferation.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Notwithstanding some difficulties attending the manipulation of this instrument, Piney Woods managed to pluck several reluctant melodies from its keys, to an accompaniment by the Innocent on a pair of bone castanets.
manipulationnounUS /məˌnɪpjəˈleɪʃən/
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
From this reading Notwithstanding some difficulties attending the manipulation of this instrument, Piney Woods managed to pluck several reluctant melodies from its keys, to an accompaniment by the Innocent on a pair of bone castanets.
melodiesnounUS /ˈmelədiz/
plural of “melody” — a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading Notwithstanding some difficulties attending the manipulation of this instrument, Piney Woods managed to pluck several reluctant melodies from its keys, to an accompaniment by the Innocent on a pair of bone castanets.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It was certain that, in Mother Shipton's words, he "didn't say cards once" during that evening.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Whether Mr. Oakhurst had cached his cards with the whiskey as something debarred the free access of the community, I cannot say.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding some difficulties attending the manipulation of this instrument, Piney Woods managed to pluck several reluctant melodies from its keys, to an accompaniment by the Innocent on a pair of bone castanets.
Oakhurst
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whether Mr. Oakhurst had cached his cards with the whiskey as something debarred the free access of the community, I cannot say.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whether Mr. Oakhurst had cached his cards with the whiskey as something debarred the free access of the community, I cannot say.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Notwithstanding some difficulties attending the manipulation of this instrument, Piney Woods managed to pluck several reluctant melodies from its keys, to an accompaniment by the Innocent on a pair of bone castanets.
on one occasion
From this reading It was certain that, in Mother Shipton's words, he "didn't say cards once" during that evening.
ostentatiouslyadverbUS /ˌɑːstənˈteɪʃəsli/
with ostentation; in an ostentatious manner
From this reading Haply the time was beguiled by an accordion, produced somewhat ostentatiously by Tom Simson, from his pack.
arrange in a container
From this reading Haply the time was beguiled by an accordion, produced somewhat ostentatiously by Tom Simson, from his pack.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Notwithstanding some difficulties attending the manipulation of this instrument, Piney Woods managed to pluck several reluctant melodies from its keys, to an accompaniment by the Innocent on a pair of bone castanets.
Piney
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From this reading Notwithstanding some difficulties attending the manipulation of this instrument, Piney Woods managed to pluck several reluctant melodies from its keys, to an accompaniment by the Innocent on a pair of bone castanets.
pluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading Notwithstanding some difficulties attending the manipulation of this instrument, Piney Woods managed to pluck several reluctant melodies from its keys, to an accompaniment by the Innocent on a pair of bone castanets.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Haply the time was beguiled by an accordion, produced somewhat ostentatiously by Tom Simson, from his pack.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But the crowning festivity of the evening was reached in a rude camp-meeting hymn, which the lovers, joining hands, sang with great earnestness and vociferation.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading Notwithstanding some difficulties attending the manipulation of this instrument, Piney Woods managed to pluck several reluctant melodies from its keys, to an accompaniment by the Innocent on a pair of bone castanets.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading But the crowning festivity of the evening was reached in a rude camp-meeting hymn, which the lovers, joining hands, sang with great earnestness and vociferation.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading But the crowning festivity of the evening was reached in a rude camp-meeting hymn, which the lovers, joining hands, sang with great earnestness and vociferation.
express in words
From this reading Whether Mr. Oakhurst had cached his cards with the whiskey as something debarred the free access of the community, I cannot say.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Notwithstanding some difficulties attending the manipulation of this instrument, Piney Woods managed to pluck several reluctant melodies from its keys, to an accompaniment by the Innocent on a pair of bone castanets.
Shipton's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was certain that, in Mother Shipton's words, he "didn't say cards once" during that evening.
Simson
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From this reading Haply the time was beguiled by an accordion, produced somewhat ostentatiously by Tom Simson, from his pack.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Notwithstanding some difficulties attending the manipulation of this instrument, Piney Woods managed to pluck several reluctant melodies from its keys, to an accompaniment by the Innocent on a pair of bone castanets.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Whether Mr. Oakhurst had cached his cards with the whiskey as something debarred the free access of the community, I cannot say.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Haply the time was beguiled by an accordion, produced somewhat ostentatiously by Tom Simson, from his pack.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was certain that, in Mother Shipton's words, he "didn't say cards once" during that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whether Mr. Oakhurst had cached his cards with the whiskey as something debarred the free access of the community, I cannot say.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding some difficulties attending the manipulation of this instrument, Piney Woods managed to pluck several reluctant melodies from its keys, to an accompaniment by the Innocent on a pair of bone castanets.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Haply the time was beguiled by an accordion, produced somewhat ostentatiously by Tom Simson, from his pack.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Notwithstanding some difficulties attending the manipulation of this instrument, Piney Woods managed to pluck several reluctant melodies from its keys, to an accompaniment by the Innocent on a pair of bone castanets.
male cat
From this reading Haply the time was beguiled by an accordion, produced somewhat ostentatiously by Tom Simson, from his pack.
vociferationnoun
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading But the crowning festivity of the evening was reached in a rude camp-meeting hymn, which the lovers, joining hands, sang with great earnestness and vociferation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was certain that, in Mother Shipton's words, he "didn't say cards once" during that evening.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether Mr. Oakhurst had cached his cards with the whiskey as something debarred the free access of the community, I cannot say.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But the crowning festivity of the evening was reached in a rude camp-meeting hymn, which the lovers, joining hands, sang with great earnestness and vociferation.
whiskeynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading Whether Mr. Oakhurst had cached his cards with the whiskey as something debarred the free access of the community, I cannot say.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Whether Mr. Oakhurst had cached his cards with the whiskey as something debarred the free access of the community, I cannot say.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Notwithstanding some difficulties attending the manipulation of this instrument, Piney Woods managed to pluck several reluctant melodies from its keys, to an accompaniment by the Innocent on a pair of bone castanets.
the words that are spoken
From this reading It was certain that, in Mother Shipton's words, he "didn't say cards once" during that evening.
