abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading The squire’s interest in it constantly increased, and Dick’s enthusiasm and ability developed with every day’s exigencies.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Then Josepha was constantly bringing the village affairs into the house affairs, and poor women with easy, independent manners, were very troublesome to Britton and his wife.
(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 But in spite of all opinions and speculations, the work for which all this change was permitted went on with unceasing energy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The orderly, beautiful home was tossed up by constant visitors, either on business, or on simple social regulations; and the village was full of strange men, who had small respect for what they considered such an old-fashioned place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
Annis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The orderly, beautiful home was tossed up by constant visitors, either on business, or on simple social regulations; and the village was full of strange men, who had small respect for what they considered such an old-fashioned place.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Then Josepha was constantly bringing the village affairs into the house affairs, and poor women with easy, independent manners, were very troublesome to Britton and his wife.
Britton
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From this reading Then Josepha was constantly bringing the village affairs into the house affairs, and poor women with easy, independent manners, were very troublesome to Britton and his wife.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The orderly, beautiful home was tossed up by constant visitors, either on business, or on simple social regulations; and the village was full of strange men, who had small respect for what they considered such an old-fashioned place.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The orderly, beautiful home was tossed up by constant visitors, either on business, or on simple social regulations; and the village was full of strange men, who had small respect for what they considered such an old-fashioned place.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading But in spite of all opinions and speculations, the work for which all this change was permitted went on with unceasing energy.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
carefully weighed
From this reading The orderly, beautiful home was tossed up by constant visitors, either on business, or on simple social regulations; and the village was full of strange men, who had small respect for what they considered such an old-fashioned place.
unvarying in nature
From this reading The orderly, beautiful home was tossed up by constant visitors, either on business, or on simple social regulations; and the village was full of strange men, who had small respect for what they considered such an old-fashioned place.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The squire’s interest in it constantly increased, and Dick’s enthusiasm and ability developed with every day’s exigencies.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The squire’s interest in it constantly increased, and Dick’s enthusiasm and ability developed with every day’s exigencies.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading The squire’s interest in it constantly increased, and Dick’s enthusiasm and ability developed with every day’s exigencies.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading The squire’s interest in it constantly increased, and Dick’s enthusiasm and ability developed with every day’s exigencies.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Then Josepha was constantly bringing the village affairs into the house affairs, and poor women with easy, independent manners, were very troublesome to Britton and his wife.
the act of consuming food
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
one or the other of two
From this reading The orderly, beautiful home was tossed up by constant visitors, either on business, or on simple social regulations; and the village was full of strange men, who had small respect for what they considered such an old-fashioned place.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading But in spite of all opinions and speculations, the work for which all this change was permitted went on with unceasing energy.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading The squire’s interest in it constantly increased, and Dick’s enthusiasm and ability developed with every day’s exigencies.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
exigenciesnounUS /ˌekˈsɪdʒənsiz/
plural of “exigency” — a pressing or urgent situation
From this reading The squire’s interest in it constantly increased, and Dick’s enthusiasm and ability developed with every day’s exigencies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The orderly, beautiful home was tossed up by constant visitors, either on business, or on simple social regulations; and the village was full of strange men, who had small respect for what they considered such an old-fashioned place.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The orderly, beautiful home was tossed up by constant visitors, either on business, or on simple social regulations; and the village was full of strange men, who had small respect for what they considered such an old-fashioned place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The orderly, beautiful home was tossed up by constant visitors, either on business, or on simple social regulations; and the village was full of strange men, who had small respect for what they considered such an old-fashioned place.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then Josepha was constantly bringing the village affairs into the house affairs, and poor women with easy, independent manners, were very troublesome to Britton and his wife.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The orderly, beautiful home was tossed up by constant visitors, either on business, or on simple social regulations; and the village was full of strange men, who had small respect for what they considered such an old-fashioned place.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Then Josepha was constantly bringing the village affairs into the house affairs, and poor women with easy, independent manners, were very troublesome to Britton and his wife.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in spite of all opinions and speculations, the work for which all this change was permitted went on with unceasing energy.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The squire’s interest in it constantly increased, and Dick’s enthusiasm and ability developed with every day’s exigencies.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading Then Josepha was constantly bringing the village affairs into the house affairs, and poor women with easy, independent manners, were very troublesome to Britton and his wife.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The squire’s interest in it constantly increased, and Dick’s enthusiasm and ability developed with every day’s exigencies.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then Josepha was constantly bringing the village affairs into the house affairs, and poor women with easy, independent manners, were very troublesome to Britton and his wife.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
Josepha
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then Josepha was constantly bringing the village affairs into the house affairs, and poor women with easy, independent manners, were very troublesome to Britton and his wife.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
social deportment
From this reading Then Josepha was constantly bringing the village affairs into the house affairs, and poor women with easy, independent manners, were very troublesome to Britton and his wife.
the force of workers available
From this reading The orderly, beautiful home was tossed up by constant visitors, either on business, or on simple social regulations; and the village was full of strange men, who had small respect for what they considered such an old-fashioned place.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading The orderly, beautiful home was tossed up by constant visitors, either on business, or on simple social regulations; and the village was full of strange men, who had small respect for what they considered such an old-fashioned place.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The orderly, beautiful home was tossed up by constant visitors, either on business, or on simple social regulations; and the village was full of strange men, who had small respect for what they considered such an old-fashioned place.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading But in spite of all opinions and speculations, the work for which all this change was permitted went on with unceasing energy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The orderly, beautiful home was tossed up by constant visitors, either on business, or on simple social regulations; and the village was full of strange men, who had small respect for what they considered such an old-fashioned place.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading The orderly, beautiful home was tossed up by constant visitors, either on business, or on simple social regulations; and the village was full of strange men, who had small respect for what they considered such an old-fashioned place.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading But in spite of all opinions and speculations, the work for which all this change was permitted went on with unceasing energy.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The orderly, beautiful home was tossed up by constant visitors, either on business, or on simple social regulations; and the village was full of strange men, who had small respect for what they considered such an old-fashioned place.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Then Josepha was constantly bringing the village affairs into the house affairs, and poor women with easy, independent manners, were very troublesome to Britton and his wife.
with speed
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
regulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading The orderly, beautiful home was tossed up by constant visitors, either on business, or on simple social regulations; and the village was full of strange men, who had small respect for what they considered such an old-fashioned place.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The orderly, beautiful home was tossed up by constant visitors, either on business, or on simple social regulations; and the village was full of strange men, who had small respect for what they considered such an old-fashioned place.
Identical; not different.
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The orderly, beautiful home was tossed up by constant visitors, either on business, or on simple social regulations; and the village was full of strange men, who had small respect for what they considered such an old-fashioned place.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The orderly, beautiful home was tossed up by constant visitors, either on business, or on simple social regulations; and the village was full of strange men, who had small respect for what they considered such an old-fashioned place.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading The orderly, beautiful home was tossed up by constant visitors, either on business, or on simple social regulations; and the village was full of strange men, who had small respect for what they considered such an old-fashioned place.
speculationsnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading But in spite of all opinions and speculations, the work for which all this change was permitted went on with unceasing energy.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading But in spite of all opinions and speculations, the work for which all this change was permitted went on with unceasing energy.
squire's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The squire’s interest in it constantly increased, and Dick’s enthusiasm and ability developed with every day’s exigencies.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The orderly, beautiful home was tossed up by constant visitors, either on business, or on simple social regulations; and the village was full of strange men, who had small respect for what they considered such an old-fashioned place.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The orderly, beautiful home was tossed up by constant visitors, either on business, or on simple social regulations; and the village was full of strange men, who had small respect for what they considered such an old-fashioned place.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Josepha was constantly bringing the village affairs into the house affairs, and poor women with easy, independent manners, were very troublesome to Britton and his wife.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But in spite of all opinions and speculations, the work for which all this change was permitted went on with unceasing energy.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then Josepha was constantly bringing the village affairs into the house affairs, and poor women with easy, independent manners, were very troublesome to Britton and his wife.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading The orderly, beautiful home was tossed up by constant visitors, either on business, or on simple social regulations; and the village was full of strange men, who had small respect for what they considered such an old-fashioned place.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading Then Josepha was constantly bringing the village affairs into the house affairs, and poor women with easy, independent manners, were very troublesome to Britton and his wife.
unceasingadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːsɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading But in spite of all opinions and speculations, the work for which all this change was permitted went on with unceasing energy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The orderly, beautiful home was tossed up by constant visitors, either on business, or on simple social regulations; and the village was full of strange men, who had small respect for what they considered such an old-fashioned place.
precisely as stated
From this reading Then Josepha was constantly bringing the village affairs into the house affairs, and poor women with easy, independent manners, were very troublesome to Britton and his wife.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading The orderly, beautiful home was tossed up by constant visitors, either on business, or on simple social regulations; and the village was full of strange men, who had small respect for what they considered such an old-fashioned place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The orderly, beautiful home was tossed up by constant visitors, either on business, or on simple social regulations; and the village was full of strange men, who had small respect for what they considered such an old-fashioned place.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then Josepha was constantly bringing the village affairs into the house affairs, and poor women with easy, independent manners, were very troublesome to Britton and his wife.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The orderly, beautiful home was tossed up by constant visitors, either on business, or on simple social regulations; and the village was full of strange men, who had small respect for what they considered such an old-fashioned place.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But in spite of all opinions and speculations, the work for which all this change was permitted went on with unceasing energy.
which person or people
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Then Josepha was constantly bringing the village affairs into the house affairs, and poor women with easy, independent manners, were very troublesome to Britton and his wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But in spite of all opinions and speculations, the work for which all this change was permitted went on with unceasing energy.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Then Josepha was constantly bringing the village affairs into the house affairs, and poor women with easy, independent manners, were very troublesome to Britton and his wife.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But in spite of all opinions and speculations, the work for which all this change was permitted went on with unceasing energy.
produce a literary work
From this reading _“Busy, happy, loving people; talking, eating, singing, sewing, living through every sense they have at the same time.”_ _“People who are happy, do not write down their happiness.”_ THE summer went quickly away, but during it the whole life of Annis Hall and Annis Village changed.
