accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading And the first exhibition of the society with the long name came off duly, at last, as agreed upon by the people, _and_ myself.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
(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 The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Never in the history of modern "bubbles," probably, did _any_ mania exceed in ridiculousness or ludicrousness, or in the number of its victims surpass this inexplicable humbug, the "hen fever."
aristocratnounUS /ərˈɪstəkræt/
a member of the aristocracy
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And the first exhibition of the society with the long name came off duly, at last, as agreed upon by the people, _and_ myself.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
astoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And the first exhibition of the society with the long name came off duly, at last, as agreed upon by the people, _and_ myself.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading THE FIRST FOWL-SHOW IN BOSTON.
bubblesnounUS /ˈbʌbəlz/
plural of “bubble” — a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide)
From this reading Never in the history of modern "bubbles," probably, did _any_ mania exceed in ridiculousness or ludicrousness, or in the number of its victims surpass this inexplicable humbug, the "hen fever."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And the first exhibition of the society with the long name came off duly, at last, as agreed upon by the people, _and_ myself.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
commonersnounUS /ˈkɑːmənərz/
plural of “commoner” — a person who holds no title
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
councilmennounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlˈmen/
plural of “councilman” — a man who is a council member
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
crower
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From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Never in the history of modern "bubbles," probably, did _any_ mania exceed in ridiculousness or ludicrousness, or in the number of its victims surpass this inexplicable humbug, the "hen fever."
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading And the first exhibition of the society with the long name came off duly, at last, as agreed upon by the people, _and_ myself.
editorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
else's
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From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
epidemicnounUS /ˌepəˈdemɪk/
a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
every person
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
exceedverbUS /ɪkˈsiːd/
be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading Never in the history of modern "bubbles," probably, did _any_ mania exceed in ridiculousness or ludicrousness, or in the number of its victims surpass this inexplicable humbug, the "hen fever."
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading And the first exhibition of the society with the long name came off duly, at last, as agreed upon by the people, _and_ myself.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Never in the history of modern "bubbles," probably, did _any_ mania exceed in ridiculousness or ludicrousness, or in the number of its victims surpass this inexplicable humbug, the "hen fever."
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST FOWL-SHOW IN BOSTON.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
FOWL-SHOW
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From this reading THE FIRST FOWL-SHOW IN BOSTON.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
governorsnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
plural of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
hennounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading Never in the history of modern "bubbles," probably, did _any_ mania exceed in ridiculousness or ludicrousness, or in the number of its victims surpass this inexplicable humbug, the "hen fever."
hensnounUS /henz/
plural of “hen” — adult female chicken
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Never in the history of modern "bubbles," probably, did _any_ mania exceed in ridiculousness or ludicrousness, or in the number of its victims surpass this inexplicable humbug, the "hen fever."
hue-and-cry
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From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
humbugnounUS /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/
pretentious or silly talk or writing
From this reading Never in the history of modern "bubbles," probably, did _any_ mania exceed in ridiculousness or ludicrousness, or in the number of its victims surpass this inexplicable humbug, the "hen fever."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIRST FOWL-SHOW IN BOSTON.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading Never in the history of modern "bubbles," probably, did _any_ mania exceed in ridiculousness or ludicrousness, or in the number of its victims surpass this inexplicable humbug, the "hen fever."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Never in the history of modern "bubbles," probably, did _any_ mania exceed in ridiculousness or ludicrousness, or in the number of its victims surpass this inexplicable humbug, the "hen fever."
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
immediately past
From this reading And the first exhibition of the society with the long name came off duly, at last, as agreed upon by the people, _and_ myself.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
staying power
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading And the first exhibition of the society with the long name came off duly, at last, as agreed upon by the people, _and_ myself.
ludicrousness
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From this reading Never in the history of modern "bubbles," probably, did _any_ mania exceed in ridiculousness or ludicrousness, or in the number of its victims surpass this inexplicable humbug, the "hen fever."
manianounUS /ˈmeɪniə/
an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
From this reading Never in the history of modern "bubbles," probably, did _any_ mania exceed in ridiculousness or ludicrousness, or in the number of its victims surpass this inexplicable humbug, the "hen fever."
mayorsnounUS /ˈmeɪərz/
plural of “mayor” — the head of a city government
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
mechanicsnounUS /məˈkænɪks/
the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
the force of workers available
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
merchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
ministersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Never in the history of modern "bubbles," probably, did _any_ mania exceed in ridiculousness or ludicrousness, or in the number of its victims surpass this inexplicable humbug, the "hen fever."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading And the first exhibition of the society with the long name came off duly, at last, as agreed upon by the people, _and_ myself.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading And the first exhibition of the society with the long name came off duly, at last, as agreed upon by the people, _and_ myself.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never in the history of modern "bubbles," probably, did _any_ mania exceed in ridiculousness or ludicrousness, or in the number of its victims surpass this inexplicable humbug, the "hen fever."
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Never in the history of modern "bubbles," probably, did _any_ mania exceed in ridiculousness or ludicrousness, or in the number of its victims surpass this inexplicable humbug, the "hen fever."
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Never in the history of modern "bubbles," probably, did _any_ mania exceed in ridiculousness or ludicrousness, or in the number of its victims surpass this inexplicable humbug, the "hen fever."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And the first exhibition of the society with the long name came off duly, at last, as agreed upon by the people, _and_ myself.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Never in the history of modern "bubbles," probably, did _any_ mania exceed in ridiculousness or ludicrousness, or in the number of its victims surpass this inexplicable humbug, the "hen fever."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
poultrynounUS /ˈpoʊltri/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
pricesnounUS /ˈpraɪsəz/
plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Never in the history of modern "bubbles," probably, did _any_ mania exceed in ridiculousness or ludicrousness, or in the number of its victims surpass this inexplicable humbug, the "hen fever."
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
pullets
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From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
queensnounUS /kwiːnz/
a borough of New York City
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
qui
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From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
ridiculousnessnoun
a message whose content is at variance with reason
From this reading Never in the history of modern "bubbles," probably, did _any_ mania exceed in ridiculousness or ludicrousness, or in the number of its victims surpass this inexplicable humbug, the "hen fever."
senatorsnounUS /ˈsenətərz/
plural of “senator” — a member of a senate
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
in a serious manner
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading And the first exhibition of the society with the long name came off duly, at last, as agreed upon by the people, _and_ myself.
a person, without saying who
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
somebody'snounUS /ˈsʌmbɑːdiz/
possessive form of “somebody” — a human being
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
specimensnounUS /ˈspesəmənz/
plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
surpassverbUS /sərˈpæs/
distinguish oneself
From this reading Never in the history of modern "bubbles," probably, did _any_ mania exceed in ridiculousness or ludicrousness, or in the number of its victims surpass this inexplicable humbug, the "hen fever."
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST FOWL-SHOW IN BOSTON.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Never in the history of modern "bubbles," probably, did _any_ mania exceed in ridiculousness or ludicrousness, or in the number of its victims surpass this inexplicable humbug, the "hen fever."
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
tradesmennounUS /ˈtreɪdzmən/
plural of “tradesman” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And the first exhibition of the society with the long name came off duly, at last, as agreed upon by the people, _and_ myself.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Never in the history of modern "bubbles," probably, did _any_ mania exceed in ridiculousness or ludicrousness, or in the number of its victims surpass this inexplicable humbug, the "hen fever."
vive
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From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
a Caucasian
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The press of the country, far and near, was alive with accounts of "extraordinary pullets," "enormous eggs" (laid on the tables of the editors), "astounding prices" obtained for individual specimens of rare poultry; and all sorts of people, of every trade and profession and calling in life, were on the _qui vive_, and joined in the hue-and-cry, regarding the suddenly and newly ascertained fact that hens laid eggs----_sometimes_; or, that somebody's crower was heavier, larger, or higher on the legs (and consequently higher in value), than somebody else's crower.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Kings and queens and nobility, senators and governors, mayors and councilmen, ministers, doctors and lawyers, merchants and tradesmen, the aristocrat and the humble, farmers and mechanics, gentlemen and commoners, old men and young men, women and children, rich and poor, white, black and grey,--_everybody_ was more or less seriously affected by this curious epidemic.
