Chapter IX · Clifden

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From this reading We arrived at _Carrs Hotel_, in _Clifden_, between 5 and 6 p.m., and strolled down the main street before dinner.

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From this reading We arrived at _Carrs Hotel_, in _Clifden_, between 5 and 6 p.m., and strolled down the main street before dinner.

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

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

later than; following

From this reading After dinner we had a most delightful ramble on the cliffs, which overlook the bay; for _Clifden_ is built at the centre of one of those numerous indentations in the land, “Where weary waves retire to gleam at rest,” and which give the name _Connamara_, i.e., “_the bays of the sea_.”

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

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

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

From this reading We arrived at _Carrs Hotel_, in _Clifden_, between 5 and 6 p.m., and strolled down the main street before dinner.

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

From this reading The whitewashed houses are much less miserable than the cottages we had seen in the country, but we can give no more than negative praise, the general aspect of the town being dreary enough.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading We arrived at _Carrs Hotel_, in _Clifden_, between 5 and 6 p.m., and strolled down the main street before dinner.

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

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading The whitewashed houses are much less miserable than the cottages we had seen in the country, but we can give no more than negative praise, the general aspect of the town being dreary enough.

plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We arrived at _Carrs Hotel_, in _Clifden_, between 5 and 6 p.m., and strolled down the main street before dinner.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading After dinner we had a most delightful ramble on the cliffs, which overlook the bay; for _Clifden_ is built at the centre of one of those numerous indentations in the land, “Where weary waves retire to gleam at rest,” and which give the name _Connamara_, i.e., “_the bays of the sea_.”

plural of “bay” — an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading After dinner we had a most delightful ramble on the cliffs, which overlook the bay; for _Clifden_ is built at the centre of one of those numerous indentations in the land, “Where weary waves retire to gleam at rest,” and which give the name _Connamara_, i.e., “_the bays of the sea_.”

earlier than; in front of

From this reading We arrived at _Carrs Hotel_, in _Clifden_, between 5 and 6 p.m., and strolled down the main street before dinner.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The whitewashed houses are much less miserable than the cottages we had seen in the country, but we can give no more than negative praise, the general aspect of the town being dreary enough.

intending or showing kindness

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading We arrived at _Carrs Hotel_, in _Clifden_, between 5 and 6 p.m., and strolled down the main street before dinner.

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

From this reading After dinner we had a most delightful ramble on the cliffs, which overlook the bay; for _Clifden_ is built at the centre of one of those numerous indentations in the land, “Where weary waves retire to gleam at rest,” and which give the name _Connamara_, i.e., “_the bays of the sea_.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The whitewashed houses are much less miserable than the cottages we had seen in the country, but we can give no more than negative praise, the general aspect of the town being dreary enough.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The whitewashed houses are much less miserable than the cottages we had seen in the country, but we can give no more than negative praise, the general aspect of the town being dreary enough.

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From this reading We arrived at _Carrs Hotel_, in _Clifden_, between 5 and 6 p.m., and strolled down the main street before dinner.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading After dinner we had a most delightful ramble on the cliffs, which overlook the bay; for _Clifden_ is built at the centre of one of those numerous indentations in the land, “Where weary waves retire to gleam at rest,” and which give the name _Connamara_, i.e., “_the bays of the sea_.”

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

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From this reading We arrived at _Carrs Hotel_, in _Clifden_, between 5 and 6 p.m., and strolled down the main street before dinner.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading After dinner we had a most delightful ramble on the cliffs, which overlook the bay; for _Clifden_ is built at the centre of one of those numerous indentations in the land, “Where weary waves retire to gleam at rest,” and which give the name _Connamara_, i.e., “_the bays of the sea_.”

a state at a particular time

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

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From this reading After dinner we had a most delightful ramble on the cliffs, which overlook the bay; for _Clifden_ is built at the centre of one of those numerous indentations in the land, “Where weary waves retire to gleam at rest,” and which give the name _Connamara_, i.e., “_the bays of the sea_.”

being joined in close association

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story

From this reading The whitewashed houses are much less miserable than the cottages we had seen in the country, but we can give no more than negative praise, the general aspect of the town being dreary enough.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The whitewashed houses are much less miserable than the cottages we had seen in the country, but we can give no more than negative praise, the general aspect of the town being dreary enough.

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

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading After dinner we had a most delightful ramble on the cliffs, which overlook the bay; for _Clifden_ is built at the centre of one of those numerous indentations in the land, “Where weary waves retire to gleam at rest,” and which give the name _Connamara_, i.e., “_the bays of the sea_.”

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading We arrived at _Carrs Hotel_, in _Clifden_, between 5 and 6 p.m., and strolled down the main street before dinner.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading We arrived at _Carrs Hotel_, in _Clifden_, between 5 and 6 p.m., and strolled down the main street before dinner.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading The whitewashed houses are much less miserable than the cottages we had seen in the country, but we can give no more than negative praise, the general aspect of the town being dreary enough.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading After dinner we had a most delightful ramble on the cliffs, which overlook the bay; for _Clifden_ is built at the centre of one of those numerous indentations in the land, “Where weary waves retire to gleam at rest,” and which give the name _Connamara_, i.e., “_the bays of the sea_.”

plural of “energy” — (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 There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The whitewashed houses are much less miserable than the cottages we had seen in the country, but we can give no more than negative praise, the general aspect of the town being dreary enough.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was one of those evenings, sunlit and serene, which whisper gratitude and peace.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The whitewashed houses are much less miserable than the cottages we had seen in the country, but we can give no more than negative praise, the general aspect of the town being dreary enough.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The whitewashed houses are much less miserable than the cottages we had seen in the country, but we can give no more than negative praise, the general aspect of the town being dreary enough.

be shiny, as if wet

From this reading After dinner we had a most delightful ramble on the cliffs, which overlook the bay; for _Clifden_ is built at the centre of one of those numerous indentations in the land, “Where weary waves retire to gleam at rest,” and which give the name _Connamara_, i.e., “_the bays of the sea_.”

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading It was one of those evenings, sunlit and serene, which whisper gratitude and peace.

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

From this reading The whitewashed houses are much less miserable than the cottages we had seen in the country, but we can give no more than negative praise, the general aspect of the town being dreary enough.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading We arrived at _Carrs Hotel_, in _Clifden_, between 5 and 6 p.m., and strolled down the main street before dinner.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The whitewashed houses are much less miserable than the cottages we had seen in the country, but we can give no more than negative praise, the general aspect of the town being dreary enough.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading After dinner we had a most delightful ramble on the cliffs, which overlook the bay; for _Clifden_ is built at the centre of one of those numerous indentations in the land, “Where weary waves retire to gleam at rest,” and which give the name _Connamara_, i.e., “_the bays of the sea_.”

to make better

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

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

From this reading We arrived at _Carrs Hotel_, in _Clifden_, between 5 and 6 p.m., and strolled down the main street before dinner.

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From this reading After dinner we had a most delightful ramble on the cliffs, which overlook the bay; for _Clifden_ is built at the centre of one of those numerous indentations in the land, “Where weary waves retire to gleam at rest,” and which give the name _Connamara_, i.e., “_the bays of the sea_.”

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

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

From this reading After dinner we had a most delightful ramble on the cliffs, which overlook the bay; for _Clifden_ is built at the centre of one of those numerous indentations in the land, “Where weary waves retire to gleam at rest,” and which give the name _Connamara_, i.e., “_the bays of the sea_.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading After dinner we had a most delightful ramble on the cliffs, which overlook the bay; for _Clifden_ is built at the centre of one of those numerous indentations in the land, “Where weary waves retire to gleam at rest,” and which give the name _Connamara_, i.e., “_the bays of the sea_.”

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The whitewashed houses are much less miserable than the cottages we had seen in the country, but we can give no more than negative praise, the general aspect of the town being dreary enough.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading We arrived at _Carrs Hotel_, in _Clifden_, between 5 and 6 p.m., and strolled down the main street before dinner.

most important element

From this reading We arrived at _Carrs Hotel_, in _Clifden_, between 5 and 6 p.m., and strolled down the main street before dinner.

third-person singular of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading The whitewashed houses are much less miserable than the cottages we had seen in the country, but we can give no more than negative praise, the general aspect of the town being dreary enough.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The whitewashed houses are much less miserable than the cottages we had seen in the country, but we can give no more than negative praise, the general aspect of the town being dreary enough.

used to form the superlative

From this reading After dinner we had a most delightful ramble on the cliffs, which overlook the bay; for _Clifden_ is built at the centre of one of those numerous indentations in the land, “Where weary waves retire to gleam at rest,” and which give the name _Connamara_, i.e., “_the bays of the sea_.”

a form of address for a man

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The whitewashed houses are much less miserable than the cottages we had seen in the country, but we can give no more than negative praise, the general aspect of the town being dreary enough.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features

From this reading The whitewashed houses are much less miserable than the cottages we had seen in the country, but we can give no more than negative praise, the general aspect of the town being dreary enough.

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

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

not any; not one

From this reading The whitewashed houses are much less miserable than the cottages we had seen in the country, but we can give no more than negative praise, the general aspect of the town being dreary enough.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading After dinner we had a most delightful ramble on the cliffs, which overlook the bay; for _Clifden_ is built at the centre of one of those numerous indentations in the land, “Where weary waves retire to gleam at rest,” and which give the name _Connamara_, i.e., “_the bays of the sea_.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The whitewashed houses are much less miserable than the cottages we had seen in the country, but we can give no more than negative praise, the general aspect of the town being dreary enough.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After dinner we had a most delightful ramble on the cliffs, which overlook the bay; for _Clifden_ is built at the centre of one of those numerous indentations in the land, “Where weary waves retire to gleam at rest,” and which give the name _Connamara_, i.e., “_the bays of the sea_.”

on one occasion

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading After dinner we had a most delightful ramble on the cliffs, which overlook the bay; for _Clifden_ is built at the centre of one of those numerous indentations in the land, “Where weary waves retire to gleam at rest,” and which give the name _Connamara_, i.e., “_the bays of the sea_.”

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

look past, fail to notice

From this reading After dinner we had a most delightful ramble on the cliffs, which overlook the bay; for _Clifden_ is built at the centre of one of those numerous indentations in the land, “Where weary waves retire to gleam at rest,” and which give the name _Connamara_, i.e., “_the bays of the sea_.”

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading We arrived at _Carrs Hotel_, in _Clifden_, between 5 and 6 p.m., and strolled down the main street before dinner.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading It was one of those evenings, sunlit and serene, which whisper gratitude and peace.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading The whitewashed houses are much less miserable than the cottages we had seen in the country, but we can give no more than negative praise, the general aspect of the town being dreary enough.

continue talking or writing in a desultory manner

From this reading After dinner we had a most delightful ramble on the cliffs, which overlook the bay; for _Clifden_ is built at the centre of one of those numerous indentations in the land, “Where weary waves retire to gleam at rest,” and which give the name _Connamara_, i.e., “_the bays of the sea_.”

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading After dinner we had a most delightful ramble on the cliffs, which overlook the bay; for _Clifden_ is built at the centre of one of those numerous indentations in the land, “Where weary waves retire to gleam at rest,” and which give the name _Connamara_, i.e., “_the bays of the sea_.”

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading After dinner we had a most delightful ramble on the cliffs, which overlook the bay; for _Clifden_ is built at the centre of one of those numerous indentations in the land, “Where weary waves retire to gleam at rest,” and which give the name _Connamara_, i.e., “_the bays of the sea_.”

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading After dinner we had a most delightful ramble on the cliffs, which overlook the bay; for _Clifden_ is built at the centre of one of those numerous indentations in the land, “Where weary waves retire to gleam at rest,” and which give the name _Connamara_, i.e., “_the bays of the sea_.”

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The whitewashed houses are much less miserable than the cottages we had seen in the country, but we can give no more than negative praise, the general aspect of the town being dreary enough.

not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading It was one of those evenings, sunlit and serene, which whisper gratitude and peace.

not in physical motion

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading We arrived at _Carrs Hotel_, in _Clifden_, between 5 and 6 p.m., and strolled down the main street before dinner.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading We arrived at _Carrs Hotel_, in _Clifden_, between 5 and 6 p.m., and strolled down the main street before dinner.

lighted by sunlight

From this reading It was one of those evenings, sunlit and serene, which whisper gratitude and peace.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The whitewashed houses are much less miserable than the cottages we had seen in the country, but we can give no more than negative praise, the general aspect of the town being dreary enough.

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

From this reading We arrived at _Carrs Hotel_, in _Clifden_, between 5 and 6 p.m., and strolled down the main street before dinner.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading After dinner we had a most delightful ramble on the cliffs, which overlook the bay; for _Clifden_ is built at the centre of one of those numerous indentations in the land, “Where weary waves retire to gleam at rest,” and which give the name _Connamara_, i.e., “_the bays of the sea_.”

in spite of the fact that

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

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

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The whitewashed houses are much less miserable than the cottages we had seen in the country, but we can give no more than negative praise, the general aspect of the town being dreary enough.

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

From this reading It was one of those evenings, sunlit and serene, which whisper gratitude and peace.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading After dinner we had a most delightful ramble on the cliffs, which overlook the bay; for _Clifden_ is built at the centre of one of those numerous indentations in the land, “Where weary waves retire to gleam at rest,” and which give the name _Connamara_, i.e., “_the bays of the sea_.”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We arrived at _Carrs Hotel_, in _Clifden_, between 5 and 6 p.m., and strolled down the main street before dinner.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading After dinner we had a most delightful ramble on the cliffs, which overlook the bay; for _Clifden_ is built at the centre of one of those numerous indentations in the land, “Where weary waves retire to gleam at rest,” and which give the name _Connamara_, i.e., “_the bays of the sea_.”

in or at the place that

From this reading After dinner we had a most delightful ramble on the cliffs, which overlook the bay; for _Clifden_ is built at the centre of one of those numerous indentations in the land, “Where weary waves retire to gleam at rest,” and which give the name _Connamara_, i.e., “_the bays of the sea_.”

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading After dinner we had a most delightful ramble on the cliffs, which overlook the bay; for _Clifden_ is built at the centre of one of those numerous indentations in the land, “Where weary waves retire to gleam at rest,” and which give the name _Connamara_, i.e., “_the bays of the sea_.”

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading It was one of those evenings, sunlit and serene, which whisper gratitude and peace.

coated with whitewash

From this reading The whitewashed houses are much less miserable than the cottages we had seen in the country, but we can give no more than negative praise, the general aspect of the town being dreary enough.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading There are happy associations, nevertheless, connected with it, for the whole place arose from a benevolent attempt of Mr. D'Arcy, once the owner of _Clifden Castle_, to improve the condition and evoke the energies of his neighbours; and though the estate has passed into other hands, a D'Arcy still maintains, as pastor of the people, an honoured name for charity and zeal.