used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was on his way to fetch a jug of water from the public pump, about sunset, that Cocky fell in with Mrs Gildea, going the same errand.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was on his way to fetch a jug of water from the public pump, about sunset, that Cocky fell in with Mrs Gildea, going the same errand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Chiefly out of perversity, he held this unpopular person in somewhat high esteem, and treated her to more civility than he generally bestowed upon the other neighbours.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs Gildea had just then been having words with her husband, who was sitting, head in hands, on a tub at her father’s door.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Tom Gildea, whose several questionable qualities did not, to do him justice, comprise a huffy temper, had merely replied: “The county be choked.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs Gildea had just then been having words with her husband, who was sitting, head in hands, on a tub at her father’s door.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading Chiefly out of perversity, he held this unpopular person in somewhat high esteem, and treated her to more civility than he generally bestowed upon the other neighbours.
biggeradjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Her words had been to the effect that if there was a bigger ould slouch in the country than himself, she didn’t know where he look for him.
ChieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading Chiefly out of perversity, he held this unpopular person in somewhat high esteem, and treated her to more civility than he generally bestowed upon the other neighbours.
chokedadjectiveUS /tʃoʊkt/
stopped up; clogged up
From this reading Tom Gildea, whose several questionable qualities did not, to do him justice, comprise a huffy temper, had merely replied: “The county be choked.
civilitynounUS /səˈvɪləti/
formal or perfunctory politeness
From this reading Chiefly out of perversity, he held this unpopular person in somewhat high esteem, and treated her to more civility than he generally bestowed upon the other neighbours.
CockyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːki/
overly self-confident or self-assertive
From this reading It was on his way to fetch a jug of water from the public pump, about sunset, that Cocky fell in with Mrs Gildea, going the same errand.
compriseverbUS /kəmˈpraɪz/
be composed of
From this reading Tom Gildea, whose several questionable qualities did not, to do him justice, comprise a huffy temper, had merely replied: “The county be choked.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Her words had been to the effect that if there was a bigger ould slouch in the country than himself, she didn’t know where he look for him.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Tom Gildea, whose several questionable qualities did not, to do him justice, comprise a huffy temper, had merely replied: “The county be choked.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Tom Gildea, whose several questionable qualities did not, to do him justice, comprise a huffy temper, had merely replied: “The county be choked.
didn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her words had been to the effect that if there was a bigger ould slouch in the country than himself, she didn’t know where he look for him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Tom Gildea, whose several questionable qualities did not, to do him justice, comprise a huffy temper, had merely replied: “The county be choked.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Mrs Gildea had just then been having words with her husband, who was sitting, head in hands, on a tub at her father’s door.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Her words had been to the effect that if there was a bigger ould slouch in the country than himself, she didn’t know where he look for him.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading It was on his way to fetch a jug of water from the public pump, about sunset, that Cocky fell in with Mrs Gildea, going the same errand.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading Chiefly out of perversity, he held this unpopular person in somewhat high esteem, and treated her to more civility than he generally bestowed upon the other neighbours.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Mrs Gildea had just then been having words with her husband, who was sitting, head in hands, on a tub at her father’s door.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading It was on his way to fetch a jug of water from the public pump, about sunset, that Cocky fell in with Mrs Gildea, going the same errand.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading It was on his way to fetch a jug of water from the public pump, about sunset, that Cocky fell in with Mrs Gildea, going the same errand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her words had been to the effect that if there was a bigger ould slouch in the country than himself, she didn’t know where he look for him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was on his way to fetch a jug of water from the public pump, about sunset, that Cocky fell in with Mrs Gildea, going the same errand.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Chiefly out of perversity, he held this unpopular person in somewhat high esteem, and treated her to more civility than he generally bestowed upon the other neighbours.
Gildea
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was on his way to fetch a jug of water from the public pump, about sunset, that Cocky fell in with Mrs Gildea, going the same errand.
the act of departing
From this reading It was on his way to fetch a jug of water from the public pump, about sunset, that Cocky fell in with Mrs Gildea, going the same errand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs Gildea had just then been having words with her husband, who was sitting, head in hands, on a tub at her father’s door.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Mrs Gildea had just then been having words with her husband, who was sitting, head in hands, on a tub at her father’s door.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mrs Gildea had just then been having words with her husband, who was sitting, head in hands, on a tub at her father’s door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Chiefly out of perversity, he held this unpopular person in somewhat high esteem, and treated her to more civility than he generally bestowed upon the other neighbours.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Mrs Gildea had just then been having words with her husband, who was sitting, head in hands, on a tub at her father’s door.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Chiefly out of perversity, he held this unpopular person in somewhat high esteem, and treated her to more civility than he generally bestowed upon the other neighbours.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Chiefly out of perversity, he held this unpopular person in somewhat high esteem, and treated her to more civility than he generally bestowed upon the other neighbours.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Chiefly out of perversity, he held this unpopular person in somewhat high esteem, and treated her to more civility than he generally bestowed upon the other neighbours.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her words had been to the effect that if there was a bigger ould slouch in the country than himself, she didn’t know where he look for him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Her words had been to the effect that if there was a bigger ould slouch in the country than himself, she didn’t know where he look for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was on his way to fetch a jug of water from the public pump, about sunset, that Cocky fell in with Mrs Gildea, going the same errand.
huffyadjectiveUS /ˈhʌfi/
quick to take offense
From this reading Tom Gildea, whose several questionable qualities did not, to do him justice, comprise a huffy temper, had merely replied: “The county be choked.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Mrs Gildea had just then been having words with her husband, who was sitting, head in hands, on a tub at her father’s door.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Her words had been to the effect that if there was a bigger ould slouch in the country than himself, she didn’t know where he look for him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was on his way to fetch a jug of water from the public pump, about sunset, that Cocky fell in with Mrs Gildea, going the same errand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on his way to fetch a jug of water from the public pump, about sunset, that Cocky fell in with Mrs Gildea, going the same errand.
jugnounUS /dʒʌɡ/
a large bottle with a narrow mouth
From this reading It was on his way to fetch a jug of water from the public pump, about sunset, that Cocky fell in with Mrs Gildea, going the same errand.
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs Gildea had just then been having words with her husband, who was sitting, head in hands, on a tub at her father’s door.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Tom Gildea, whose several questionable qualities did not, to do him justice, comprise a huffy temper, had merely replied: “The county be choked.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Her words had been to the effect that if there was a bigger ould slouch in the country than himself, she didn’t know where he look for him.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Her words had been to the effect that if there was a bigger ould slouch in the country than himself, she didn’t know where he look for him.
and nothing more
From this reading Tom Gildea, whose several questionable qualities did not, to do him justice, comprise a huffy temper, had merely replied: “The county be choked.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Chiefly out of perversity, he held this unpopular person in somewhat high esteem, and treated her to more civility than he generally bestowed upon the other neighbours.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was on his way to fetch a jug of water from the public pump, about sunset, that Cocky fell in with Mrs Gildea, going the same errand.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Chiefly out of perversity, he held this unpopular person in somewhat high esteem, and treated her to more civility than he generally bestowed upon the other neighbours.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tom Gildea, whose several questionable qualities did not, to do him justice, comprise a huffy temper, had merely replied: “The county be choked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was on his way to fetch a jug of water from the public pump, about sunset, that Cocky fell in with Mrs Gildea, going the same errand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was on his way to fetch a jug of water from the public pump, about sunset, that Cocky fell in with Mrs Gildea, going the same errand.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Chiefly out of perversity, he held this unpopular person in somewhat high esteem, and treated her to more civility than he generally bestowed upon the other neighbours.
ould
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her words had been to the effect that if there was a bigger ould slouch in the country than himself, she didn’t know where he look for him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Chiefly out of perversity, he held this unpopular person in somewhat high esteem, and treated her to more civility than he generally bestowed upon the other neighbours.
a human being
From this reading Chiefly out of perversity, he held this unpopular person in somewhat high esteem, and treated her to more civility than he generally bestowed upon the other neighbours.
perversitynounUS /pərˈvɜːrsəti/
deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline
From this reading Chiefly out of perversity, he held this unpopular person in somewhat high esteem, and treated her to more civility than he generally bestowed upon the other neighbours.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It was on his way to fetch a jug of water from the public pump, about sunset, that Cocky fell in with Mrs Gildea, going the same errand.
pumpverbUS /pʌmp/
operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal
From this reading It was on his way to fetch a jug of water from the public pump, about sunset, that Cocky fell in with Mrs Gildea, going the same errand.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Tom Gildea, whose several questionable qualities did not, to do him justice, comprise a huffy temper, had merely replied: “The county be choked.
questionableadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənəbəl/
subject to question
From this reading Tom Gildea, whose several questionable qualities did not, to do him justice, comprise a huffy temper, had merely replied: “The county be choked.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Tom Gildea, whose several questionable qualities did not, to do him justice, comprise a huffy temper, had merely replied: “The county be choked.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was on his way to fetch a jug of water from the public pump, about sunset, that Cocky fell in with Mrs Gildea, going the same errand.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Tom Gildea, whose several questionable qualities did not, to do him justice, comprise a huffy temper, had merely replied: “The county be choked.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her words had been to the effect that if there was a bigger ould slouch in the country than himself, she didn’t know where he look for him.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Mrs Gildea had just then been having words with her husband, who was sitting, head in hands, on a tub at her father’s door.
slouchnounUS /slaʊtʃ/
an incompetent person; usually used in negative constructions
From this reading Her words had been to the effect that if there was a bigger ould slouch in the country than himself, she didn’t know where he look for him.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Chiefly out of perversity, he held this unpopular person in somewhat high esteem, and treated her to more civility than he generally bestowed upon the other neighbours.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading It was on his way to fetch a jug of water from the public pump, about sunset, that Cocky fell in with Mrs Gildea, going the same errand.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Tom Gildea, whose several questionable qualities did not, to do him justice, comprise a huffy temper, had merely replied: “The county be choked.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Chiefly out of perversity, he held this unpopular person in somewhat high esteem, and treated her to more civility than he generally bestowed upon the other neighbours.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was on his way to fetch a jug of water from the public pump, about sunset, that Cocky fell in with Mrs Gildea, going the same errand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was on his way to fetch a jug of water from the public pump, about sunset, that Cocky fell in with Mrs Gildea, going the same errand.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Mrs Gildea had just then been having words with her husband, who was sitting, head in hands, on a tub at her father’s door.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Her words had been to the effect that if there was a bigger ould slouch in the country than himself, she didn’t know where he look for him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Chiefly out of perversity, he held this unpopular person in somewhat high esteem, and treated her to more civility than he generally bestowed upon the other neighbours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was on his way to fetch a jug of water from the public pump, about sunset, that Cocky fell in with Mrs Gildea, going the same errand.
male cat
From this reading Tom Gildea, whose several questionable qualities did not, to do him justice, comprise a huffy temper, had merely replied: “The county be choked.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Chiefly out of perversity, he held this unpopular person in somewhat high esteem, and treated her to more civility than he generally bestowed upon the other neighbours.
tubnounUS /tʌb/
a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
From this reading Mrs Gildea had just then been having words with her husband, who was sitting, head in hands, on a tub at her father’s door.
unpopularadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval
From this reading Chiefly out of perversity, he held this unpopular person in somewhat high esteem, and treated her to more civility than he generally bestowed upon the other neighbours.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Chiefly out of perversity, he held this unpopular person in somewhat high esteem, and treated her to more civility than he generally bestowed upon the other neighbours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was on his way to fetch a jug of water from the public pump, about sunset, that Cocky fell in with Mrs Gildea, going the same errand.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading It was on his way to fetch a jug of water from the public pump, about sunset, that Cocky fell in with Mrs Gildea, going the same errand.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was on his way to fetch a jug of water from the public pump, about sunset, that Cocky fell in with Mrs Gildea, going the same errand.
in or at the place that
From this reading Her words had been to the effect that if there was a bigger ould slouch in the country than himself, she didn’t know where he look for him.
which person or people
From this reading Mrs Gildea had just then been having words with her husband, who was sitting, head in hands, on a tub at her father’s door.
belonging to which person
From this reading Tom Gildea, whose several questionable qualities did not, to do him justice, comprise a huffy temper, had merely replied: “The county be choked.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was on his way to fetch a jug of water from the public pump, about sunset, that Cocky fell in with Mrs Gildea, going the same errand.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Mrs Gildea had just then been having words with her husband, who was sitting, head in hands, on a tub at her father’s door.
