used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a day for visiting and neighbourly activity as well as hard work.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading It was a day for visiting and neighbourly activity as well as hard work.
anew
From this reading "It's fifteen years since I've been at 'a killing,' and I feel as if I were ten years old again," Noland said as he watched the hard earth give way under the mattock Luther wielded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading REVIVIFYING FIRES It was butchering day at Silas Chamberlain's and Liza Ann had the household astir early.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
Ann
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From this reading REVIVIFYING FIRES It was butchering day at Silas Chamberlain's and Liza Ann had the household astir early.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a day for visiting and neighbourly activity as well as hard work.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading REVIVIFYING FIRES It was butchering day at Silas Chamberlain's and Liza Ann had the household astir early.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading REVIVIFYING FIRES It was butchering day at Silas Chamberlain's and Liza Ann had the household astir early.
backyardnounUS /ˈbækjɑːrd/
the grounds in back of a house
From this reading Luther Hansen was master of ceremonies in the backyard, and relieved Silas of the heavy lifting.
barrelnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
butcheringnounUS /ˈbʊtʃərɪŋ/
the business of a butcher
From this reading REVIVIFYING FIRES It was butchering day at Silas Chamberlain's and Liza Ann had the household astir early.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Luther Hansen was master of ceremonies in the backyard, and relieved Silas of the heavy lifting.
Chamberlain'snounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərlənz/
possessive form of “chamberlain” — British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)
From this reading REVIVIFYING FIRES It was butchering day at Silas Chamberlain's and Liza Ann had the household astir early.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading REVIVIFYING FIRES It was butchering day at Silas Chamberlain's and Liza Ann had the household astir early.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading REVIVIFYING FIRES It was butchering day at Silas Chamberlain's and Liza Ann had the household astir early.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "It's fifteen years since I've been at 'a killing,' and I feel as if I were ten years old again," Noland said as he watched the hard earth give way under the mattock Luther wielded.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading "It's fifteen years since I've been at 'a killing,' and I feel as if I were ten years old again," Noland said as he watched the hard earth give way under the mattock Luther wielded.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading REVIVIFYING FIRES It was butchering day at Silas Chamberlain's and Liza Ann had the household astir early.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a day for visiting and neighbourly activity as well as hard work.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "It's fifteen years since I've been at 'a killing,' and I feel as if I were ten years old again," Noland said as he watched the hard earth give way under the mattock Luther wielded.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading REVIVIFYING FIRES It was butchering day at Silas Chamberlain's and Liza Ann had the household astir early.
Hansen
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From this reading Luther Hansen was master of ceremonies in the backyard, and relieved Silas of the heavy lifting.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was a day for visiting and neighbourly activity as well as hard work.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It's fifteen years since I've been at 'a killing,' and I feel as if I were ten years old again," Noland said as he watched the hard earth give way under the mattock Luther wielded.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Luther Hansen was master of ceremonies in the backyard, and relieved Silas of the heavy lifting.
a social unit living together
From this reading REVIVIFYING FIRES It was butchering day at Silas Chamberlain's and Liza Ann had the household astir early.
Hugh
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From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It's fifteen years since I've been at 'a killing,' and I feel as if I were ten years old again," Noland said as he watched the hard earth give way under the mattock Luther wielded.
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's fifteen years since I've been at 'a killing,' and I feel as if I were ten years old again," Noland said as he watched the hard earth give way under the mattock Luther wielded.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "It's fifteen years since I've been at 'a killing,' and I feel as if I were ten years old again," Noland said as he watched the hard earth give way under the mattock Luther wielded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Luther Hansen was master of ceremonies in the backyard, and relieved Silas of the heavy lifting.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading REVIVIFYING FIRES It was butchering day at Silas Chamberlain's and Liza Ann had the household astir early.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's fifteen years since I've been at 'a killing,' and I feel as if I were ten years old again," Noland said as he watched the hard earth give way under the mattock Luther wielded.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading "It's fifteen years since I've been at 'a killing,' and I feel as if I were ten years old again," Noland said as he watched the hard earth give way under the mattock Luther wielded.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Luther Hansen was master of ceremonies in the backyard, and relieved Silas of the heavy lifting.
LizanounUS /ˈliːzə/
similar to the striped mullet and takes its place in the Caribbean region
From this reading REVIVIFYING FIRES It was butchering day at Silas Chamberlain's and Liza Ann had the household astir early.
LuthernounUS /ˈluːθər/
German theologian who led the Reformation; believed that salvation is granted on the basis of faith rather than deeds (1483-1546)
From this reading Luther Hansen was master of ceremonies in the backyard, and relieved Silas of the heavy lifting.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Luther Hansen was master of ceremonies in the backyard, and relieved Silas of the heavy lifting.
mattocknoun
a kind of pick that is used for digging; has a flat blade set at right angles to the handle
From this reading "It's fifteen years since I've been at 'a killing,' and I feel as if I were ten years old again," Noland said as he watched the hard earth give way under the mattock Luther wielded.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
neighbourlyadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərli/
exhibiting the qualities expected in a friendly neighbor
From this reading It was a day for visiting and neighbourly activity as well as hard work.
Noland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Luther Hansen was master of ceremonies in the backyard, and relieved Silas of the heavy lifting.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "It's fifteen years since I've been at 'a killing,' and I feel as if I were ten years old again," Noland said as he watched the hard earth give way under the mattock Luther wielded.
out-of-dooradjective
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
porknounUS /pɔːrk/
meat from a domestic hog or pig
From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Luther Hansen was master of ceremonies in the backyard, and relieved Silas of the heavy lifting.
REVIVIFYING
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From this reading REVIVIFYING FIRES It was butchering day at Silas Chamberlain's and Liza Ann had the household astir early.
uttered with a trill
From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It's fifteen years since I've been at 'a killing,' and I feel as if I were ten years old again," Noland said as he watched the hard earth give way under the mattock Luther wielded.
scaldingverbUS /ˈskɔːldɪŋ/
-ing form of “scald” — subject to harsh criticism
From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
Silas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading REVIVIFYING FIRES It was butchering day at Silas Chamberlain's and Liza Ann had the household astir early.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "It's fifteen years since I've been at 'a killing,' and I feel as if I were ten years old again," Noland said as he watched the hard earth give way under the mattock Luther wielded.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "It's fifteen years since I've been at 'a killing,' and I feel as if I were ten years old again," Noland said as he watched the hard earth give way under the mattock Luther wielded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REVIVIFYING FIRES It was butchering day at Silas Chamberlain's and Liza Ann had the household astir early.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
tiltedadjectiveUS /ˈtɪltɪd/
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "It's fifteen years since I've been at 'a killing,' and I feel as if I were ten years old again," Noland said as he watched the hard earth give way under the mattock Luther wielded.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading It was a day for visiting and neighbourly activity as well as hard work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading REVIVIFYING FIRES It was butchering day at Silas Chamberlain's and Liza Ann had the household astir early.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading "It's fifteen years since I've been at 'a killing,' and I feel as if I were ten years old again," Noland said as he watched the hard earth give way under the mattock Luther wielded.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "It's fifteen years since I've been at 'a killing,' and I feel as if I were ten years old again," Noland said as he watched the hard earth give way under the mattock Luther wielded.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was a day for visiting and neighbourly activity as well as hard work.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "It's fifteen years since I've been at 'a killing,' and I feel as if I were ten years old again," Noland said as he watched the hard earth give way under the mattock Luther wielded.
in or at the place that
From this reading Hugh Noland had been sent to Silas the week before by Doctor Morgan, and assisted in rolling the pork barrel from the cellar door to a convenient post near the out-of-door fire, where they sunk the bottom of it into the frozen earth and carefully tilted it to the proper angle for scalding purposes.
wieldedverbUS /ˈwiːldɪd/
past form of “wield” — have and exercise
From this reading "It's fifteen years since I've been at 'a killing,' and I feel as if I were ten years old again," Noland said as he watched the hard earth give way under the mattock Luther wielded.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was a day for visiting and neighbourly activity as well as hard work.
a late time of life
From this reading "It's fifteen years since I've been at 'a killing,' and I feel as if I were ten years old again," Noland said as he watched the hard earth give way under the mattock Luther wielded.
