Chapter VI

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

From this reading Inside the house beds had been removed to make room for dancing, though Isobel McLaughlin sighed to remember that there would be at best an indifferent fiddler, not one with a rhythmic dancing soul--like her Allen.

United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)

From this reading Inside the house beds had been removed to make room for dancing, though Isobel McLaughlin sighed to remember that there would be at best an indifferent fiddler, not one with a rhythmic dancing soul--like her Allen.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Inside the house beds had been removed to make room for dancing, though Isobel McLaughlin sighed to remember that there would be at best an indifferent fiddler, not one with a rhythmic dancing soul--like her Allen.

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

From this reading Indoors mosquitoes hummed through the light and odor of the lamps, and out of doors they attacked whoever turned away from the series of smudges the boys had built, and were carefully guarding from flame, between the house and the barn.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Wagonloads of well-wishers came driving up as it grew dark, and with each arrival the pile of pieced quilts on the chairs in the bedroom grew higher, and the collection of wedding presents in the dooryard grew noisier, and broke loose, and ran, and was pursued with shouts by the assembled half-grown boys.

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

From this reading The light that glimmered out through the dusk came from as many new kerosene lamps as could be borrowed from the neighbors.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading Wagonloads of well-wishers came driving up as it grew dark, and with each arrival the pile of pieced quilts on the chairs in the bedroom grew higher, and the collection of wedding presents in the dooryard grew noisier, and broke loose, and ran, and was pursued with shouts by the assembled half-grown boys.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Inside the house beds had been removed to make room for dancing, though Isobel McLaughlin sighed to remember that there would be at best an indifferent fiddler, not one with a rhythmic dancing soul--like her Allen.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading Indoors mosquitoes hummed through the light and odor of the lamps, and out of doors they attacked whoever turned away from the series of smudges the boys had built, and were carefully guarding from flame, between the house and the barn.

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

From this reading Indoors mosquitoes hummed through the light and odor of the lamps, and out of doors they attacked whoever turned away from the series of smudges the boys had built, and were carefully guarding from flame, between the house and the barn.

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

From this reading Indoors mosquitoes hummed through the light and odor of the lamps, and out of doors they attacked whoever turned away from the series of smudges the boys had built, and were carefully guarding from flame, between the house and the barn.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The light that glimmered out through the dusk came from as many new kerosene lamps as could be borrowed from the neighbors.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading Wagonloads of well-wishers came driving up as it grew dark, and with each arrival the pile of pieced quilts on the chairs in the bedroom grew higher, and the collection of wedding presents in the dooryard grew noisier, and broke loose, and ran, and was pursued with shouts by the assembled half-grown boys.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Inside the house beds had been removed to make room for dancing, though Isobel McLaughlin sighed to remember that there would be at best an indifferent fiddler, not one with a rhythmic dancing soul--like her Allen.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Inside the house beds had been removed to make room for dancing, though Isobel McLaughlin sighed to remember that there would be at best an indifferent fiddler, not one with a rhythmic dancing soul--like her Allen.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Inside the house beds had been removed to make room for dancing, though Isobel McLaughlin sighed to remember that there would be at best an indifferent fiddler, not one with a rhythmic dancing soul--like her Allen.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Indoors mosquitoes hummed through the light and odor of the lamps, and out of doors they attacked whoever turned away from the series of smudges the boys had built, and were carefully guarding from flame, between the house and the barn.

past form of “borrow” — get temporarily

From this reading The light that glimmered out through the dusk came from as many new kerosene lamps as could be borrowed from the neighbors.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Indoors mosquitoes hummed through the light and odor of the lamps, and out of doors they attacked whoever turned away from the series of smudges the boys had built, and were carefully guarding from flame, between the house and the barn.

lacking funds

From this reading Wagonloads of well-wishers came driving up as it grew dark, and with each arrival the pile of pieced quilts on the chairs in the bedroom grew higher, and the collection of wedding presents in the dooryard grew noisier, and broke loose, and ran, and was pursued with shouts by the assembled half-grown boys.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Indoors mosquitoes hummed through the light and odor of the lamps, and out of doors they attacked whoever turned away from the series of smudges the boys had built, and were carefully guarding from flame, between the house and the barn.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Wagonloads of well-wishers came driving up as it grew dark, and with each arrival the pile of pieced quilts on the chairs in the bedroom grew higher, and the collection of wedding presents in the dooryard grew noisier, and broke loose, and ran, and was pursued with shouts by the assembled half-grown boys.

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

From this reading The light that glimmered out through the dusk came from as many new kerosene lamps as could be borrowed from the neighbors.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Indoors mosquitoes hummed through the light and odor of the lamps, and out of doors they attacked whoever turned away from the series of smudges the boys had built, and were carefully guarding from flame, between the house and the barn.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Wagonloads of well-wishers came driving up as it grew dark, and with each arrival the pile of pieced quilts on the chairs in the bedroom grew higher, and the collection of wedding presents in the dooryard grew noisier, and broke loose, and ran, and was pursued with shouts by the assembled half-grown boys.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading Wagonloads of well-wishers came driving up as it grew dark, and with each arrival the pile of pieced quilts on the chairs in the bedroom grew higher, and the collection of wedding presents in the dooryard grew noisier, and broke loose, and ran, and was pursued with shouts by the assembled half-grown boys.

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

From this reading The light that glimmered out through the dusk came from as many new kerosene lamps as could be borrowed from the neighbors.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading Inside the house beds had been removed to make room for dancing, though Isobel McLaughlin sighed to remember that there would be at best an indifferent fiddler, not one with a rhythmic dancing soul--like her Allen.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Wagonloads of well-wishers came driving up as it grew dark, and with each arrival the pile of pieced quilts on the chairs in the bedroom grew higher, and the collection of wedding presents in the dooryard grew noisier, and broke loose, and ran, and was pursued with shouts by the assembled half-grown boys.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Indoors mosquitoes hummed through the light and odor of the lamps, and out of doors they attacked whoever turned away from the series of smudges the boys had built, and were carefully guarding from flame, between the house and the barn.

a yard outside the front or rear door of a house

From this reading Wagonloads of well-wishers came driving up as it grew dark, and with each arrival the pile of pieced quilts on the chairs in the bedroom grew higher, and the collection of wedding presents in the dooryard grew noisier, and broke loose, and ran, and was pursued with shouts by the assembled half-grown boys.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading Wagonloads of well-wishers came driving up as it grew dark, and with each arrival the pile of pieced quilts on the chairs in the bedroom grew higher, and the collection of wedding presents in the dooryard grew noisier, and broke loose, and ran, and was pursued with shouts by the assembled half-grown boys.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading The light that glimmered out through the dusk came from as many new kerosene lamps as could be borrowed from the neighbors.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Wagonloads of well-wishers came driving up as it grew dark, and with each arrival the pile of pieced quilts on the chairs in the bedroom grew higher, and the collection of wedding presents in the dooryard grew noisier, and broke loose, and ran, and was pursued with shouts by the assembled half-grown boys.

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

From this reading The McLaughlin house shone ready for the guests the next evening.

a musician who plays the violin

From this reading Inside the house beds had been removed to make room for dancing, though Isobel McLaughlin sighed to remember that there would be at best an indifferent fiddler, not one with a rhythmic dancing soul--like her Allen.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading Indoors mosquitoes hummed through the light and odor of the lamps, and out of doors they attacked whoever turned away from the series of smudges the boys had built, and were carefully guarding from flame, between the house and the barn.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The McLaughlin house shone ready for the guests the next evening.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The light that glimmered out through the dusk came from as many new kerosene lamps as could be borrowed from the neighbors.

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From this reading The light that glimmered out through the dusk came from as many new kerosene lamps as could be borrowed from the neighbors.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Wagonloads of well-wishers came driving up as it grew dark, and with each arrival the pile of pieced quilts on the chairs in the bedroom grew higher, and the collection of wedding presents in the dooryard grew noisier, and broke loose, and ran, and was pursued with shouts by the assembled half-grown boys.

-ing form of “guard” — to keep watch over

From this reading Indoors mosquitoes hummed through the light and odor of the lamps, and out of doors they attacked whoever turned away from the series of smudges the boys had built, and were carefully guarding from flame, between the house and the barn.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The McLaughlin house shone ready for the guests the next evening.

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

From this reading Inside the house beds had been removed to make room for dancing, though Isobel McLaughlin sighed to remember that there would be at best an indifferent fiddler, not one with a rhythmic dancing soul--like her Allen.

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

From this reading Wagonloads of well-wishers came driving up as it grew dark, and with each arrival the pile of pieced quilts on the chairs in the bedroom grew higher, and the collection of wedding presents in the dooryard grew noisier, and broke loose, and ran, and was pursued with shouts by the assembled half-grown boys.

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

From this reading Inside the house beds had been removed to make room for dancing, though Isobel McLaughlin sighed to remember that there would be at best an indifferent fiddler, not one with a rhythmic dancing soul--like her Allen.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Wagonloads of well-wishers came driving up as it grew dark, and with each arrival the pile of pieced quilts on the chairs in the bedroom grew higher, and the collection of wedding presents in the dooryard grew noisier, and broke loose, and ran, and was pursued with shouts by the assembled half-grown boys.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The McLaughlin house shone ready for the guests the next evening.

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

From this reading Indoors mosquitoes hummed through the light and odor of the lamps, and out of doors they attacked whoever turned away from the series of smudges the boys had built, and were carefully guarding from flame, between the house and the barn.

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

From this reading Wagonloads of well-wishers came driving up as it grew dark, and with each arrival the pile of pieced quilts on the chairs in the bedroom grew higher, and the collection of wedding presents in the dooryard grew noisier, and broke loose, and ran, and was pursued with shouts by the assembled half-grown boys.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading Inside the house beds had been removed to make room for dancing, though Isobel McLaughlin sighed to remember that there would be at best an indifferent fiddler, not one with a rhythmic dancing soul--like her Allen.

within a building

From this reading Indoors mosquitoes hummed through the light and odor of the lamps, and out of doors they attacked whoever turned away from the series of smudges the boys had built, and were carefully guarding from flame, between the house and the barn.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Inside the house beds had been removed to make room for dancing, though Isobel McLaughlin sighed to remember that there would be at best an indifferent fiddler, not one with a rhythmic dancing soul--like her Allen.

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

From this reading Inside the house beds had been removed to make room for dancing, though Isobel McLaughlin sighed to remember that there would be at best an indifferent fiddler, not one with a rhythmic dancing soul--like her Allen.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Wagonloads of well-wishers came driving up as it grew dark, and with each arrival the pile of pieced quilts on the chairs in the bedroom grew higher, and the collection of wedding presents in the dooryard grew noisier, and broke loose, and ran, and was pursued with shouts by the assembled half-grown boys.

a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters

From this reading The light that glimmered out through the dusk came from as many new kerosene lamps as could be borrowed from the neighbors.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading The light that glimmered out through the dusk came from as many new kerosene lamps as could be borrowed from the neighbors.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The light that glimmered out through the dusk came from as many new kerosene lamps as could be borrowed from the neighbors.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Inside the house beds had been removed to make room for dancing, though Isobel McLaughlin sighed to remember that there would be at best an indifferent fiddler, not one with a rhythmic dancing soul--like her Allen.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading Wagonloads of well-wishers came driving up as it grew dark, and with each arrival the pile of pieced quilts on the chairs in the bedroom grew higher, and the collection of wedding presents in the dooryard grew noisier, and broke loose, and ran, and was pursued with shouts by the assembled half-grown boys.

engage in

From this reading Inside the house beds had been removed to make room for dancing, though Isobel McLaughlin sighed to remember that there would be at best an indifferent fiddler, not one with a rhythmic dancing soul--like her Allen.

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 light that glimmered out through the dusk came from as many new kerosene lamps as could be borrowed from the neighbors.

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From this reading The McLaughlin house shone ready for the guests the next evening.

plural of “mosquito” — two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals

From this reading Indoors mosquitoes hummed through the light and odor of the lamps, and out of doors they attacked whoever turned away from the series of smudges the boys had built, and were carefully guarding from flame, between the house and the barn.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading The light that glimmered out through the dusk came from as many new kerosene lamps as could be borrowed from the neighbors.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The light that glimmered out through the dusk came from as many new kerosene lamps as could be borrowed from the neighbors.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The McLaughlin house shone ready for the guests the next evening.

comparative of “noisy” — full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

From this reading Wagonloads of well-wishers came driving up as it grew dark, and with each arrival the pile of pieced quilts on the chairs in the bedroom grew higher, and the collection of wedding presents in the dooryard grew noisier, and broke loose, and ran, and was pursued with shouts by the assembled half-grown boys.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Inside the house beds had been removed to make room for dancing, though Isobel McLaughlin sighed to remember that there would be at best an indifferent fiddler, not one with a rhythmic dancing soul--like her Allen.

any property detected by the olfactory system

From this reading Indoors mosquitoes hummed through the light and odor of the lamps, and out of doors they attacked whoever turned away from the series of smudges the boys had built, and were carefully guarding from flame, between the house and the barn.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Indoors mosquitoes hummed through the light and odor of the lamps, and out of doors they attacked whoever turned away from the series of smudges the boys had built, and were carefully guarding from flame, between the house and the barn.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Wagonloads of well-wishers came driving up as it grew dark, and with each arrival the pile of pieced quilts on the chairs in the bedroom grew higher, and the collection of wedding presents in the dooryard grew noisier, and broke loose, and ran, and was pursued with shouts by the assembled half-grown boys.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Inside the house beds had been removed to make room for dancing, though Isobel McLaughlin sighed to remember that there would be at best an indifferent fiddler, not one with a rhythmic dancing soul--like her Allen.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The light that glimmered out through the dusk came from as many new kerosene lamps as could be borrowed from the neighbors.

past form of “piece” — to join or unite the pieces of

From this reading Wagonloads of well-wishers came driving up as it grew dark, and with each arrival the pile of pieced quilts on the chairs in the bedroom grew higher, and the collection of wedding presents in the dooryard grew noisier, and broke loose, and ran, and was pursued with shouts by the assembled half-grown boys.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading Wagonloads of well-wishers came driving up as it grew dark, and with each arrival the pile of pieced quilts on the chairs in the bedroom grew higher, and the collection of wedding presents in the dooryard grew noisier, and broke loose, and ran, and was pursued with shouts by the assembled half-grown boys.

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading Wagonloads of well-wishers came driving up as it grew dark, and with each arrival the pile of pieced quilts on the chairs in the bedroom grew higher, and the collection of wedding presents in the dooryard grew noisier, and broke loose, and ran, and was pursued with shouts by the assembled half-grown boys.

a person who is being chased

From this reading Wagonloads of well-wishers came driving up as it grew dark, and with each arrival the pile of pieced quilts on the chairs in the bedroom grew higher, and the collection of wedding presents in the dooryard grew noisier, and broke loose, and ran, and was pursued with shouts by the assembled half-grown boys.

plural of “quilt” — bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together

From this reading Wagonloads of well-wishers came driving up as it grew dark, and with each arrival the pile of pieced quilts on the chairs in the bedroom grew higher, and the collection of wedding presents in the dooryard grew noisier, and broke loose, and ran, and was pursued with shouts by the assembled half-grown boys.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Wagonloads of well-wishers came driving up as it grew dark, and with each arrival the pile of pieced quilts on the chairs in the bedroom grew higher, and the collection of wedding presents in the dooryard grew noisier, and broke loose, and ran, and was pursued with shouts by the assembled half-grown boys.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading The McLaughlin house shone ready for the guests the next evening.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Inside the house beds had been removed to make room for dancing, though Isobel McLaughlin sighed to remember that there would be at best an indifferent fiddler, not one with a rhythmic dancing soul--like her Allen.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading Inside the house beds had been removed to make room for dancing, though Isobel McLaughlin sighed to remember that there would be at best an indifferent fiddler, not one with a rhythmic dancing soul--like her Allen.

recurring with measured regularity

From this reading Inside the house beds had been removed to make room for dancing, though Isobel McLaughlin sighed to remember that there would be at best an indifferent fiddler, not one with a rhythmic dancing soul--like her Allen.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Inside the house beds had been removed to make room for dancing, though Isobel McLaughlin sighed to remember that there would be at best an indifferent fiddler, not one with a rhythmic dancing soul--like her Allen.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Indoors mosquitoes hummed through the light and odor of the lamps, and out of doors they attacked whoever turned away from the series of smudges the boys had built, and were carefully guarding from flame, between the house and the barn.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading The McLaughlin house shone ready for the guests the next evening.

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Wagonloads of well-wishers came driving up as it grew dark, and with each arrival the pile of pieced quilts on the chairs in the bedroom grew higher, and the collection of wedding presents in the dooryard grew noisier, and broke loose, and ran, and was pursued with shouts by the assembled half-grown boys.

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading Inside the house beds had been removed to make room for dancing, though Isobel McLaughlin sighed to remember that there would be at best an indifferent fiddler, not one with a rhythmic dancing soul--like her Allen.

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

From this reading Indoors mosquitoes hummed through the light and odor of the lamps, and out of doors they attacked whoever turned away from the series of smudges the boys had built, and were carefully guarding from flame, between the house and the barn.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Inside the house beds had been removed to make room for dancing, though Isobel McLaughlin sighed to remember that there would be at best an indifferent fiddler, not one with a rhythmic dancing soul--like her Allen.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The light that glimmered out through the dusk came from as many new kerosene lamps as could be borrowed from the neighbors.

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

From this reading The McLaughlin house shone ready for the guests the next evening.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Inside the house beds had been removed to make room for dancing, though Isobel McLaughlin sighed to remember that there would be at best an indifferent fiddler, not one with a rhythmic dancing soul--like her Allen.

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

From this reading Indoors mosquitoes hummed through the light and odor of the lamps, and out of doors they attacked whoever turned away from the series of smudges the boys had built, and were carefully guarding from flame, between the house and the barn.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Inside the house beds had been removed to make room for dancing, though Isobel McLaughlin sighed to remember that there would be at best an indifferent fiddler, not one with a rhythmic dancing soul--like her Allen.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The light that glimmered out through the dusk came from as many new kerosene lamps as could be borrowed from the neighbors.

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

From this reading Inside the house beds had been removed to make room for dancing, though Isobel McLaughlin sighed to remember that there would be at best an indifferent fiddler, not one with a rhythmic dancing soul--like her Allen.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Indoors mosquitoes hummed through the light and odor of the lamps, and out of doors they attacked whoever turned away from the series of smudges the boys had built, and were carefully guarding from flame, between the house and the barn.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Wagonloads of well-wishers came driving up as it grew dark, and with each arrival the pile of pieced quilts on the chairs in the bedroom grew higher, and the collection of wedding presents in the dooryard grew noisier, and broke loose, and ran, and was pursued with shouts by the assembled half-grown boys.

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

From this reading Wagonloads of well-wishers came driving up as it grew dark, and with each arrival the pile of pieced quilts on the chairs in the bedroom grew higher, and the collection of wedding presents in the dooryard grew noisier, and broke loose, and ran, and was pursued with shouts by the assembled half-grown boys.

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

From this reading Wagonloads of well-wishers came driving up as it grew dark, and with each arrival the pile of pieced quilts on the chairs in the bedroom grew higher, and the collection of wedding presents in the dooryard grew noisier, and broke loose, and ran, and was pursued with shouts by the assembled half-grown boys.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading Wagonloads of well-wishers came driving up as it grew dark, and with each arrival the pile of pieced quilts on the chairs in the bedroom grew higher, and the collection of wedding presents in the dooryard grew noisier, and broke loose, and ran, and was pursued with shouts by the assembled half-grown boys.

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

From this reading Wagonloads of well-wishers came driving up as it grew dark, and with each arrival the pile of pieced quilts on the chairs in the bedroom grew higher, and the collection of wedding presents in the dooryard grew noisier, and broke loose, and ran, and was pursued with shouts by the assembled half-grown boys.

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

From this reading Indoors mosquitoes hummed through the light and odor of the lamps, and out of doors they attacked whoever turned away from the series of smudges the boys had built, and were carefully guarding from flame, between the house and the barn.

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

From this reading Indoors mosquitoes hummed through the light and odor of the lamps, and out of doors they attacked whoever turned away from the series of smudges the boys had built, and were carefully guarding from flame, between the house and the barn.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Inside the house beds had been removed to make room for dancing, though Isobel McLaughlin sighed to remember that there would be at best an indifferent fiddler, not one with a rhythmic dancing soul--like her Allen.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Inside the house beds had been removed to make room for dancing, though Isobel McLaughlin sighed to remember that there would be at best an indifferent fiddler, not one with a rhythmic dancing soul--like her Allen.