Chapter III

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

From this reading It was toward the end of October, 1826.

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

From this reading There had been "a wet and a windy May;" a warm, bright summer had succeeded it; and the harvest had been now all gathered in, except the potatoes, which were in rapid progress of being dug and pitted.

plural of “advocate” — a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea

From this reading It was a great day for Ireland, let the advocates for "breadstuffs" say what they will, before the blight and yellow meal had either of them become familiar with the poor.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading There had been "a wet and a windy May;" a warm, bright summer had succeeded it; and the harvest had been now all gathered in, except the potatoes, which were in rapid progress of being dug and pitted.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading There were the Cork reds and the cups, the benefits and the Brown's fancies, for half nothing in every direction, beside many other sorts of potatoes, bulging up the surface of the ridges--there were no drills in those days; _mehils_ in almost every field, with their coats off at the digging-in.

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

From this reading There had been an early spring, and the crops had been got in favorably, and in good time.

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

From this reading There had been an early spring, and the crops had been got in favorably, and in good time.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There were the Cork reds and the cups, the benefits and the Brown's fancies, for half nothing in every direction, beside many other sorts of potatoes, bulging up the surface of the ridges--there were no drills in those days; _mehils_ in almost every field, with their coats off at the digging-in.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It was a great day for Ireland, let the advocates for "breadstuffs" say what they will, before the blight and yellow meal had either of them become familiar with the poor.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had been an early spring, and the crops had been got in favorably, and in good time.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was a great day for Ireland, let the advocates for "breadstuffs" say what they will, before the blight and yellow meal had either of them become familiar with the poor.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading There had been "a wet and a windy May;" a warm, bright summer had succeeded it; and the harvest had been now all gathered in, except the potatoes, which were in rapid progress of being dug and pitted.

plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need

From this reading There were the Cork reds and the cups, the benefits and the Brown's fancies, for half nothing in every direction, beside many other sorts of potatoes, bulging up the surface of the ridges--there were no drills in those days; _mehils_ in almost every field, with their coats off at the digging-in.

next to; at the side of

From this reading There were the Cork reds and the cups, the benefits and the Brown's fancies, for half nothing in every direction, beside many other sorts of potatoes, bulging up the surface of the ridges--there were no drills in those days; _mehils_ in almost every field, with their coats off at the digging-in.

a state or condition being blighted

From this reading It was a great day for Ireland, let the advocates for "breadstuffs" say what they will, before the blight and yellow meal had either of them become familiar with the poor.

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From this reading It was a great day for Ireland, let the advocates for "breadstuffs" say what they will, before the blight and yellow meal had either of them become familiar with the poor.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading There had been "a wet and a windy May;" a warm, bright summer had succeeded it; and the harvest had been now all gathered in, except the potatoes, which were in rapid progress of being dug and pitted.

possessive form of “brown” — an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading There were the Cork reds and the cups, the benefits and the Brown's fancies, for half nothing in every direction, beside many other sorts of potatoes, bulging up the surface of the ridges--there were no drills in those days; _mehils_ in almost every field, with their coats off at the digging-in.

curving or bulging outward

From this reading There were the Cork reds and the cups, the benefits and the Brown's fancies, for half nothing in every direction, beside many other sorts of potatoes, bulging up the surface of the ridges--there were no drills in those days; _mehils_ in almost every field, with their coats off at the digging-in.

plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading There were the Cork reds and the cups, the benefits and the Brown's fancies, for half nothing in every direction, beside many other sorts of potatoes, bulging up the surface of the ridges--there were no drills in those days; _mehils_ in almost every field, with their coats off at the digging-in.

outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc.

From this reading There were the Cork reds and the cups, the benefits and the Brown's fancies, for half nothing in every direction, beside many other sorts of potatoes, bulging up the surface of the ridges--there were no drills in those days; _mehils_ in almost every field, with their coats off at the digging-in.

plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading There had been an early spring, and the crops had been got in favorably, and in good time.

plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading There were the Cork reds and the cups, the benefits and the Brown's fancies, for half nothing in every direction, beside many other sorts of potatoes, bulging up the surface of the ridges--there were no drills in those days; _mehils_ in almost every field, with their coats off at the digging-in.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was a great day for Ireland, let the advocates for "breadstuffs" say what they will, before the blight and yellow meal had either of them become familiar with the poor.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading There were the Cork reds and the cups, the benefits and the Brown's fancies, for half nothing in every direction, beside many other sorts of potatoes, bulging up the surface of the ridges--there were no drills in those days; _mehils_ in almost every field, with their coats off at the digging-in.

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

From this reading There were the Cork reds and the cups, the benefits and the Brown's fancies, for half nothing in every direction, beside many other sorts of potatoes, bulging up the surface of the ridges--there were no drills in those days; _mehils_ in almost every field, with their coats off at the digging-in.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading There were the Cork reds and the cups, the benefits and the Brown's fancies, for half nothing in every direction, beside many other sorts of potatoes, bulging up the surface of the ridges--there were no drills in those days; _mehils_ in almost every field, with their coats off at the digging-in.

plural of “drill” — a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)

From this reading There were the Cork reds and the cups, the benefits and the Brown's fancies, for half nothing in every direction, beside many other sorts of potatoes, bulging up the surface of the ridges--there were no drills in those days; _mehils_ in almost every field, with their coats off at the digging-in.

an udder or breast or teat

From this reading There had been "a wet and a windy May;" a warm, bright summer had succeeded it; and the harvest had been now all gathered in, except the potatoes, which were in rapid progress of being dug and pitted.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading There had been an early spring, and the crops had been got in favorably, and in good time.

one or the other of two

From this reading It was a great day for Ireland, let the advocates for "breadstuffs" say what they will, before the blight and yellow meal had either of them become familiar with the poor.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It was toward the end of October, 1826.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading There were the Cork reds and the cups, the benefits and the Brown's fancies, for half nothing in every direction, beside many other sorts of potatoes, bulging up the surface of the ridges--there were no drills in those days; _mehils_ in almost every field, with their coats off at the digging-in.

apart from; not including

From this reading There had been "a wet and a windy May;" a warm, bright summer had succeeded it; and the harvest had been now all gathered in, except the potatoes, which were in rapid progress of being dug and pitted.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading It was a great day for Ireland, let the advocates for "breadstuffs" say what they will, before the blight and yellow meal had either of them become familiar with the poor.

plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false

From this reading There were the Cork reds and the cups, the benefits and the Brown's fancies, for half nothing in every direction, beside many other sorts of potatoes, bulging up the surface of the ridges--there were no drills in those days; _mehils_ in almost every field, with their coats off at the digging-in.

showing approval

From this reading There had been an early spring, and the crops had been got in favorably, and in good time.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading There were the Cork reds and the cups, the benefits and the Brown's fancies, for half nothing in every direction, beside many other sorts of potatoes, bulging up the surface of the ridges--there were no drills in those days; _mehils_ in almost every field, with their coats off at the digging-in.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a great day for Ireland, let the advocates for "breadstuffs" say what they will, before the blight and yellow meal had either of them become familiar with the poor.

brought together in one place

From this reading There had been "a wet and a windy May;" a warm, bright summer had succeeded it; and the harvest had been now all gathered in, except the potatoes, which were in rapid progress of being dug and pitted.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading There had been an early spring, and the crops had been got in favorably, and in good time.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading There had been an early spring, and the crops had been got in favorably, and in good time.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It was a great day for Ireland, let the advocates for "breadstuffs" say what they will, before the blight and yellow meal had either of them become familiar with the poor.

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

From this reading There had been an early spring, and the crops had been got in favorably, and in good time.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading There were the Cork reds and the cups, the benefits and the Brown's fancies, for half nothing in every direction, beside many other sorts of potatoes, bulging up the surface of the ridges--there were no drills in those days; _mehils_ in almost every field, with their coats off at the digging-in.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading There had been "a wet and a windy May;" a warm, bright summer had succeeded it; and the harvest had been now all gathered in, except the potatoes, which were in rapid progress of being dug and pitted.

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

From this reading There had been an early spring, and the crops had been got in favorably, and in good time.

a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921

From this reading It was a great day for Ireland, let the advocates for "breadstuffs" say what they will, before the blight and yellow meal had either of them become familiar with the poor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was toward the end of October, 1826.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading It was a great day for Ireland, let the advocates for "breadstuffs" say what they will, before the blight and yellow meal had either of them become familiar with the poor.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading There were the Cork reds and the cups, the benefits and the Brown's fancies, for half nothing in every direction, beside many other sorts of potatoes, bulging up the surface of the ridges--there were no drills in those days; _mehils_ in almost every field, with their coats off at the digging-in.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading There had been "a wet and a windy May;" a warm, bright summer had succeeded it; and the harvest had been now all gathered in, except the potatoes, which were in rapid progress of being dug and pitted.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading It was a great day for Ireland, let the advocates for "breadstuffs" say what they will, before the blight and yellow meal had either of them become familiar with the poor.

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

From this reading There were the Cork reds and the cups, the benefits and the Brown's fancies, for half nothing in every direction, beside many other sorts of potatoes, bulging up the surface of the ridges--there were no drills in those days; _mehils_ in almost every field, with their coats off at the digging-in.

not any; not one

From this reading There were the Cork reds and the cups, the benefits and the Brown's fancies, for half nothing in every direction, beside many other sorts of potatoes, bulging up the surface of the ridges--there were no drills in those days; _mehils_ in almost every field, with their coats off at the digging-in.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There were the Cork reds and the cups, the benefits and the Brown's fancies, for half nothing in every direction, beside many other sorts of potatoes, bulging up the surface of the ridges--there were no drills in those days; _mehils_ in almost every field, with their coats off at the digging-in.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading There had been "a wet and a windy May;" a warm, bright summer had succeeded it; and the harvest had been now all gathered in, except the potatoes, which were in rapid progress of being dug and pitted.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading It was toward the end of October, 1826.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was toward the end of October, 1826.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading There were the Cork reds and the cups, the benefits and the Brown's fancies, for half nothing in every direction, beside many other sorts of potatoes, bulging up the surface of the ridges--there were no drills in those days; _mehils_ in almost every field, with their coats off at the digging-in.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There were the Cork reds and the cups, the benefits and the Brown's fancies, for half nothing in every direction, beside many other sorts of potatoes, bulging up the surface of the ridges--there were no drills in those days; _mehils_ in almost every field, with their coats off at the digging-in.

pitted with cell-like cavities (as a honeycomb)

From this reading There had been "a wet and a windy May;" a warm, bright summer had succeeded it; and the harvest had been now all gathered in, except the potatoes, which were in rapid progress of being dug and pitted.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading It was a great day for Ireland, let the advocates for "breadstuffs" say what they will, before the blight and yellow meal had either of them become familiar with the poor.

plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading There had been "a wet and a windy May;" a warm, bright summer had succeeded it; and the harvest had been now all gathered in, except the potatoes, which were in rapid progress of being dug and pitted.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading There had been "a wet and a windy May;" a warm, bright summer had succeeded it; and the harvest had been now all gathered in, except the potatoes, which were in rapid progress of being dug and pitted.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading There had been "a wet and a windy May;" a warm, bright summer had succeeded it; and the harvest had been now all gathered in, except the potatoes, which were in rapid progress of being dug and pitted.

plural of “red” — red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading There were the Cork reds and the cups, the benefits and the Brown's fancies, for half nothing in every direction, beside many other sorts of potatoes, bulging up the surface of the ridges--there were no drills in those days; _mehils_ in almost every field, with their coats off at the digging-in.

plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading There were the Cork reds and the cups, the benefits and the Brown's fancies, for half nothing in every direction, beside many other sorts of potatoes, bulging up the surface of the ridges--there were no drills in those days; _mehils_ in almost every field, with their coats off at the digging-in.

express in words

From this reading It was a great day for Ireland, let the advocates for "breadstuffs" say what they will, before the blight and yellow meal had either of them become familiar with the poor.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading There were the Cork reds and the cups, the benefits and the Brown's fancies, for half nothing in every direction, beside many other sorts of potatoes, bulging up the surface of the ridges--there were no drills in those days; _mehils_ in almost every field, with their coats off at the digging-in.

the season of growth

From this reading There had been an early spring, and the crops had been got in favorably, and in good time.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading There had been "a wet and a windy May;" a warm, bright summer had succeeded it; and the harvest had been now all gathered in, except the potatoes, which were in rapid progress of being dug and pitted.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading There had been "a wet and a windy May;" a warm, bright summer had succeeded it; and the harvest had been now all gathered in, except the potatoes, which were in rapid progress of being dug and pitted.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading There were the Cork reds and the cups, the benefits and the Brown's fancies, for half nothing in every direction, beside many other sorts of potatoes, bulging up the surface of the ridges--there were no drills in those days; _mehils_ in almost every field, with their coats off at the digging-in.

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

From this reading It was toward the end of October, 1826.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There were the Cork reds and the cups, the benefits and the Brown's fancies, for half nothing in every direction, beside many other sorts of potatoes, bulging up the surface of the ridges--there were no drills in those days; _mehils_ in almost every field, with their coats off at the digging-in.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was a great day for Ireland, let the advocates for "breadstuffs" say what they will, before the blight and yellow meal had either of them become familiar with the poor.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been an early spring, and the crops had been got in favorably, and in good time.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was a great day for Ireland, let the advocates for "breadstuffs" say what they will, before the blight and yellow meal had either of them become familiar with the poor.

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

From this reading There were the Cork reds and the cups, the benefits and the Brown's fancies, for half nothing in every direction, beside many other sorts of potatoes, bulging up the surface of the ridges--there were no drills in those days; _mehils_ in almost every field, with their coats off at the digging-in.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There had been an early spring, and the crops had been got in favorably, and in good time.

in the direction of

From this reading It was toward the end of October, 1826.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading There were the Cork reds and the cups, the benefits and the Brown's fancies, for half nothing in every direction, beside many other sorts of potatoes, bulging up the surface of the ridges--there were no drills in those days; _mehils_ in almost every field, with their coats off at the digging-in.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading There had been "a wet and a windy May;" a warm, bright summer had succeeded it; and the harvest had been now all gathered in, except the potatoes, which were in rapid progress of being dug and pitted.

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

From this reading It was toward the end of October, 1826.

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

From this reading There had been "a wet and a windy May;" a warm, bright summer had succeeded it; and the harvest had been now all gathered in, except the potatoes, which were in rapid progress of being dug and pitted.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading There had been "a wet and a windy May;" a warm, bright summer had succeeded it; and the harvest had been now all gathered in, except the potatoes, which were in rapid progress of being dug and pitted.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was a great day for Ireland, let the advocates for "breadstuffs" say what they will, before the blight and yellow meal had either of them become familiar with the poor.

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

From this reading There had been "a wet and a windy May;" a warm, bright summer had succeeded it; and the harvest had been now all gathered in, except the potatoes, which were in rapid progress of being dug and pitted.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It was a great day for Ireland, let the advocates for "breadstuffs" say what they will, before the blight and yellow meal had either of them become familiar with the poor.

abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes

From this reading There had been "a wet and a windy May;" a warm, bright summer had succeeded it; and the harvest had been now all gathered in, except the potatoes, which were in rapid progress of being dug and pitted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a great day for Ireland, let the advocates for "breadstuffs" say what they will, before the blight and yellow meal had either of them become familiar with the poor.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading It was a great day for Ireland, let the advocates for "breadstuffs" say what they will, before the blight and yellow meal had either of them become familiar with the poor.