adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One of these came from a residence on the hill-side, of which there is nothing to say at present; the other shone from the window of Marty South.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The lights in the village went out, house after house, till there only remained two in the darkness.
ajaradjectiveUS /əˈdʒɑːr/
slightly open
From this reading The door it was necessary to keep ajar in hers, as in most cottages, because of the smoke; but she obviated the effect of the ribbon of light through the chink by hanging a cloth over that also.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading The door it was necessary to keep ajar in hers, as in most cottages, because of the smoke; but she obviated the effect of the ribbon of light through the chink by hanging a cloth over that also.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Precisely the same outward effect was produced here, however, by her rising when the clock struck ten and hanging up a thick cloth curtain.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The door it was necessary to keep ajar in hers, as in most cottages, because of the smoke; but she obviated the effect of the ribbon of light through the chink by hanging a cloth over that also.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One of these came from a residence on the hill-side, of which there is nothing to say at present; the other shone from the window of Marty South.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading The door it was necessary to keep ajar in hers, as in most cottages, because of the smoke; but she obviated the effect of the ribbon of light through the chink by hanging a cloth over that also.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The door it was necessary to keep ajar in hers, as in most cottages, because of the smoke; but she obviated the effect of the ribbon of light through the chink by hanging a cloth over that also.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Precisely the same outward effect was produced here, however, by her rising when the clock struck ten and hanging up a thick cloth curtain.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading One of these came from a residence on the hill-side, of which there is nothing to say at present; the other shone from the window of Marty South.
chinknounUS /tʃɪŋk/
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
From this reading The door it was necessary to keep ajar in hers, as in most cottages, because of the smoke; but she obviated the effect of the ribbon of light through the chink by hanging a cloth over that also.
clocknounUS /klɑːk/
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading Precisely the same outward effect was produced here, however, by her rising when the clock struck ten and hanging up a thick cloth curtain.
clothnounUS /klɔːθ/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Precisely the same outward effect was produced here, however, by her rising when the clock struck ten and hanging up a thick cloth curtain.
cottagernoun
someone who lives in a cottage
From this reading She was one of those people who, if they have to work harder than their neighbors, prefer to keep the necessity a secret as far as possible; and but for the slight sounds of wood-splintering which came from within, no wayfarer would have perceived that here the cottager did not sleep as elsewhere.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading The door it was necessary to keep ajar in hers, as in most cottages, because of the smoke; but she obviated the effect of the ribbon of light through the chink by hanging a cloth over that also.
curtainnounUS /ˈkɜːrtən/
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Precisely the same outward effect was produced here, however, by her rising when the clock struck ten and hanging up a thick cloth curtain.
darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The lights in the village went out, house after house, till there only remained two in the darkness.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was one of those people who, if they have to work harder than their neighbors, prefer to keep the necessity a secret as far as possible; and but for the slight sounds of wood-splintering which came from within, no wayfarer would have perceived that here the cottager did not sleep as elsewhere.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door it was necessary to keep ajar in hers, as in most cottages, because of the smoke; but she obviated the effect of the ribbon of light through the chink by hanging a cloth over that also.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Precisely the same outward effect was produced here, however, by her rising when the clock struck ten and hanging up a thick cloth curtain.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading She was one of those people who, if they have to work harder than their neighbors, prefer to keep the necessity a secret as far as possible; and but for the slight sounds of wood-splintering which came from within, no wayfarer would have perceived that here the cottager did not sleep as elsewhere.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She was one of those people who, if they have to work harder than their neighbors, prefer to keep the necessity a secret as far as possible; and but for the slight sounds of wood-splintering which came from within, no wayfarer would have perceived that here the cottager did not sleep as elsewhere.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was one of those people who, if they have to work harder than their neighbors, prefer to keep the necessity a secret as far as possible; and but for the slight sounds of wood-splintering which came from within, no wayfarer would have perceived that here the cottager did not sleep as elsewhere.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One of these came from a residence on the hill-side, of which there is nothing to say at present; the other shone from the window of Marty South.
hangingnounUS /ˈhæŋɪŋ/
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Precisely the same outward effect was produced here, however, by her rising when the clock struck ten and hanging up a thick cloth curtain.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading She was one of those people who, if they have to work harder than their neighbors, prefer to keep the necessity a secret as far as possible; and but for the slight sounds of wood-splintering which came from within, no wayfarer would have perceived that here the cottager did not sleep as elsewhere.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She was one of those people who, if they have to work harder than their neighbors, prefer to keep the necessity a secret as far as possible; and but for the slight sounds of wood-splintering which came from within, no wayfarer would have perceived that here the cottager did not sleep as elsewhere.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Precisely the same outward effect was produced here, however, by her rising when the clock struck ten and hanging up a thick cloth curtain.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Precisely the same outward effect was produced here, however, by her rising when the clock struck ten and hanging up a thick cloth curtain.
herspronounUS /hərz/
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading The door it was necessary to keep ajar in hers, as in most cottages, because of the smoke; but she obviated the effect of the ribbon of light through the chink by hanging a cloth over that also.
hill-side
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From this reading One of these came from a residence on the hill-side, of which there is nothing to say at present; the other shone from the window of Marty South.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The lights in the village went out, house after house, till there only remained two in the darkness.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Precisely the same outward effect was produced here, however, by her rising when the clock struck ten and hanging up a thick cloth curtain.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She was one of those people who, if they have to work harder than their neighbors, prefer to keep the necessity a secret as far as possible; and but for the slight sounds of wood-splintering which came from within, no wayfarer would have perceived that here the cottager did not sleep as elsewhere.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The lights in the village went out, house after house, till there only remained two in the darkness.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of these came from a residence on the hill-side, of which there is nothing to say at present; the other shone from the window of Marty South.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The door it was necessary to keep ajar in hers, as in most cottages, because of the smoke; but she obviated the effect of the ribbon of light through the chink by hanging a cloth over that also.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The door it was necessary to keep ajar in hers, as in most cottages, because of the smoke; but she obviated the effect of the ribbon of light through the chink by hanging a cloth over that also.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The door it was necessary to keep ajar in hers, as in most cottages, because of the smoke; but she obviated the effect of the ribbon of light through the chink by hanging a cloth over that also.
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The lights in the village went out, house after house, till there only remained two in the darkness.
Marty
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From this reading One of these came from a residence on the hill-side, of which there is nothing to say at present; the other shone from the window of Marty South.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The door it was necessary to keep ajar in hers, as in most cottages, because of the smoke; but she obviated the effect of the ribbon of light through the chink by hanging a cloth over that also.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading The door it was necessary to keep ajar in hers, as in most cottages, because of the smoke; but she obviated the effect of the ribbon of light through the chink by hanging a cloth over that also.
necessitynounUS /nəˈsesəti/
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading She was one of those people who, if they have to work harder than their neighbors, prefer to keep the necessity a secret as far as possible; and but for the slight sounds of wood-splintering which came from within, no wayfarer would have perceived that here the cottager did not sleep as elsewhere.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading She was one of those people who, if they have to work harder than their neighbors, prefer to keep the necessity a secret as far as possible; and but for the slight sounds of wood-splintering which came from within, no wayfarer would have perceived that here the cottager did not sleep as elsewhere.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading She was one of those people who, if they have to work harder than their neighbors, prefer to keep the necessity a secret as far as possible; and but for the slight sounds of wood-splintering which came from within, no wayfarer would have perceived that here the cottager did not sleep as elsewhere.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was one of those people who, if they have to work harder than their neighbors, prefer to keep the necessity a secret as far as possible; and but for the slight sounds of wood-splintering which came from within, no wayfarer would have perceived that here the cottager did not sleep as elsewhere.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading One of these came from a residence on the hill-side, of which there is nothing to say at present; the other shone from the window of Marty South.
obviatedverbUS /ˈɑːbvieɪtəd/
past form of “obviate” — do away with
From this reading The door it was necessary to keep ajar in hers, as in most cottages, because of the smoke; but she obviated the effect of the ribbon of light through the chink by hanging a cloth over that also.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One of these came from a residence on the hill-side, of which there is nothing to say at present; the other shone from the window of Marty South.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One of these came from a residence on the hill-side, of which there is nothing to say at present; the other shone from the window of Marty South.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of these came from a residence on the hill-side, of which there is nothing to say at present; the other shone from the window of Marty South.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The lights in the village went out, house after house, till there only remained two in the darkness.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One of these came from a residence on the hill-side, of which there is nothing to say at present; the other shone from the window of Marty South.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The lights in the village went out, house after house, till there only remained two in the darkness.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading Precisely the same outward effect was produced here, however, by her rising when the clock struck ten and hanging up a thick cloth curtain.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The door it was necessary to keep ajar in hers, as in most cottages, because of the smoke; but she obviated the effect of the ribbon of light through the chink by hanging a cloth over that also.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She was one of those people who, if they have to work harder than their neighbors, prefer to keep the necessity a secret as far as possible; and but for the slight sounds of wood-splintering which came from within, no wayfarer would have perceived that here the cottager did not sleep as elsewhere.
perceivedadjectiveUS /pərˈsiːvd/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading She was one of those people who, if they have to work harder than their neighbors, prefer to keep the necessity a secret as far as possible; and but for the slight sounds of wood-splintering which came from within, no wayfarer would have perceived that here the cottager did not sleep as elsewhere.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She was one of those people who, if they have to work harder than their neighbors, prefer to keep the necessity a secret as far as possible; and but for the slight sounds of wood-splintering which came from within, no wayfarer would have perceived that here the cottager did not sleep as elsewhere.
PreciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Precisely the same outward effect was produced here, however, by her rising when the clock struck ten and hanging up a thick cloth curtain.
preferverbUS /prəˈfɜːr/
like better; value more highly
From this reading She was one of those people who, if they have to work harder than their neighbors, prefer to keep the necessity a secret as far as possible; and but for the slight sounds of wood-splintering which came from within, no wayfarer would have perceived that here the cottager did not sleep as elsewhere.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading One of these came from a residence on the hill-side, of which there is nothing to say at present; the other shone from the window of Marty South.
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Precisely the same outward effect was produced here, however, by her rising when the clock struck ten and hanging up a thick cloth curtain.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The lights in the village went out, house after house, till there only remained two in the darkness.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading One of these came from a residence on the hill-side, of which there is nothing to say at present; the other shone from the window of Marty South.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading The door it was necessary to keep ajar in hers, as in most cottages, because of the smoke; but she obviated the effect of the ribbon of light through the chink by hanging a cloth over that also.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Precisely the same outward effect was produced here, however, by her rising when the clock struck ten and hanging up a thick cloth curtain.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Precisely the same outward effect was produced here, however, by her rising when the clock struck ten and hanging up a thick cloth curtain.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading One of these came from a residence on the hill-side, of which there is nothing to say at present; the other shone from the window of Marty South.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading She was one of those people who, if they have to work harder than their neighbors, prefer to keep the necessity a secret as far as possible; and but for the slight sounds of wood-splintering which came from within, no wayfarer would have perceived that here the cottager did not sleep as elsewhere.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The door it was necessary to keep ajar in hers, as in most cottages, because of the smoke; but she obviated the effect of the ribbon of light through the chink by hanging a cloth over that also.
shoneverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading One of these came from a residence on the hill-side, of which there is nothing to say at present; the other shone from the window of Marty South.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading She was one of those people who, if they have to work harder than their neighbors, prefer to keep the necessity a secret as far as possible; and but for the slight sounds of wood-splintering which came from within, no wayfarer would have perceived that here the cottager did not sleep as elsewhere.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading She was one of those people who, if they have to work harder than their neighbors, prefer to keep the necessity a secret as far as possible; and but for the slight sounds of wood-splintering which came from within, no wayfarer would have perceived that here the cottager did not sleep as elsewhere.
smokenounUS /smoʊk/
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading The door it was necessary to keep ajar in hers, as in most cottages, because of the smoke; but she obviated the effect of the ribbon of light through the chink by hanging a cloth over that also.
soundsnounUS /saʊndz/
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading She was one of those people who, if they have to work harder than their neighbors, prefer to keep the necessity a secret as far as possible; and but for the slight sounds of wood-splintering which came from within, no wayfarer would have perceived that here the cottager did not sleep as elsewhere.
SouthnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading One of these came from a residence on the hill-side, of which there is nothing to say at present; the other shone from the window of Marty South.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Precisely the same outward effect was produced here, however, by her rising when the clock struck ten and hanging up a thick cloth curtain.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Precisely the same outward effect was produced here, however, by her rising when the clock struck ten and hanging up a thick cloth curtain.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was one of those people who, if they have to work harder than their neighbors, prefer to keep the necessity a secret as far as possible; and but for the slight sounds of wood-splintering which came from within, no wayfarer would have perceived that here the cottager did not sleep as elsewhere.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The door it was necessary to keep ajar in hers, as in most cottages, because of the smoke; but she obviated the effect of the ribbon of light through the chink by hanging a cloth over that also.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The lights in the village went out, house after house, till there only remained two in the darkness.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She was one of those people who, if they have to work harder than their neighbors, prefer to keep the necessity a secret as far as possible; and but for the slight sounds of wood-splintering which came from within, no wayfarer would have perceived that here the cottager did not sleep as elsewhere.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The lights in the village went out, house after house, till there only remained two in the darkness.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading One of these came from a residence on the hill-side, of which there is nothing to say at present; the other shone from the window of Marty South.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was one of those people who, if they have to work harder than their neighbors, prefer to keep the necessity a secret as far as possible; and but for the slight sounds of wood-splintering which came from within, no wayfarer would have perceived that here the cottager did not sleep as elsewhere.
thickadjectiveUS /θɪk/
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Precisely the same outward effect was produced here, however, by her rising when the clock struck ten and hanging up a thick cloth curtain.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She was one of those people who, if they have to work harder than their neighbors, prefer to keep the necessity a secret as far as possible; and but for the slight sounds of wood-splintering which came from within, no wayfarer would have perceived that here the cottager did not sleep as elsewhere.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The door it was necessary to keep ajar in hers, as in most cottages, because of the smoke; but she obviated the effect of the ribbon of light through the chink by hanging a cloth over that also.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The lights in the village went out, house after house, till there only remained two in the darkness.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One of these came from a residence on the hill-side, of which there is nothing to say at present; the other shone from the window of Marty South.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The lights in the village went out, house after house, till there only remained two in the darkness.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Precisely the same outward effect was produced here, however, by her rising when the clock struck ten and hanging up a thick cloth curtain.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The lights in the village went out, house after house, till there only remained two in the darkness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Precisely the same outward effect was produced here, however, by her rising when the clock struck ten and hanging up a thick cloth curtain.
wayfarernoun
a pedestrian who walks from place to place
From this reading She was one of those people who, if they have to work harder than their neighbors, prefer to keep the necessity a secret as far as possible; and but for the slight sounds of wood-splintering which came from within, no wayfarer would have perceived that here the cottager did not sleep as elsewhere.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The lights in the village went out, house after house, till there only remained two in the darkness.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Precisely the same outward effect was produced here, however, by her rising when the clock struck ten and hanging up a thick cloth curtain.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One of these came from a residence on the hill-side, of which there is nothing to say at present; the other shone from the window of Marty South.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading She was one of those people who, if they have to work harder than their neighbors, prefer to keep the necessity a secret as far as possible; and but for the slight sounds of wood-splintering which came from within, no wayfarer would have perceived that here the cottager did not sleep as elsewhere.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading One of these came from a residence on the hill-side, of which there is nothing to say at present; the other shone from the window of Marty South.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading She was one of those people who, if they have to work harder than their neighbors, prefer to keep the necessity a secret as far as possible; and but for the slight sounds of wood-splintering which came from within, no wayfarer would have perceived that here the cottager did not sleep as elsewhere.
wood-splintering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was one of those people who, if they have to work harder than their neighbors, prefer to keep the necessity a secret as far as possible; and but for the slight sounds of wood-splintering which came from within, no wayfarer would have perceived that here the cottager did not sleep as elsewhere.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She was one of those people who, if they have to work harder than their neighbors, prefer to keep the necessity a secret as far as possible; and but for the slight sounds of wood-splintering which came from within, no wayfarer would have perceived that here the cottager did not sleep as elsewhere.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was one of those people who, if they have to work harder than their neighbors, prefer to keep the necessity a secret as far as possible; and but for the slight sounds of wood-splintering which came from within, no wayfarer would have perceived that here the cottager did not sleep as elsewhere.
