AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 All the world no doubt knows South Main Street in the city of Cork.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is crowded with second-rate tobacconists and third-rate grocers; the houses are dirty, and the street is narrow; fashionable ladies never visit it for their shopping, nor would any respectable commercial gent stop at an inn within its purlieus.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading In the "ould" ancient days, South and North Main Streets formed the chief thoroughfare through the city, and hence of course they derived their names.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the "ould" ancient days, South and North Main Streets formed the chief thoroughfare through the city, and hence of course they derived their names.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is crowded with second-rate tobacconists and third-rate grocers; the houses are dirty, and the street is narrow; fashionable ladies never visit it for their shopping, nor would any respectable commercial gent stop at an inn within its purlieus.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is crowded with second-rate tobacconists and third-rate grocers; the houses are dirty, and the street is narrow; fashionable ladies never visit it for their shopping, nor would any respectable commercial gent stop at an inn within its purlieus.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is crowded with second-rate tobacconists and third-rate grocers; the houses are dirty, and the street is narrow; fashionable ladies never visit it for their shopping, nor would any respectable commercial gent stop at an inn within its purlieus.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now, since Patrick Street, and Grand Parade, and the South Mall have grown up, Main Street has but little honour.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading In the "ould" ancient days, South and North Main Streets formed the chief thoroughfare through the city, and hence of course they derived their names.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading All the world no doubt knows South Main Street in the city of Cork.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading It is crowded with second-rate tobacconists and third-rate grocers; the houses are dirty, and the street is narrow; fashionable ladies never visit it for their shopping, nor would any respectable commercial gent stop at an inn within its purlieus.
CORKnounUS /kɔːrk/
outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc.
From this reading THE KANTURK HOTEL, SOUTH MAIN STREET, CORK.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the "ould" ancient days, South and North Main Streets formed the chief thoroughfare through the city, and hence of course they derived their names.
crowdedadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊdəd/
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading It is crowded with second-rate tobacconists and third-rate grocers; the houses are dirty, and the street is narrow; fashionable ladies never visit it for their shopping, nor would any respectable commercial gent stop at an inn within its purlieus.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In the "ould" ancient days, South and North Main Streets formed the chief thoroughfare through the city, and hence of course they derived their names.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading In the "ould" ancient days, South and North Main Streets formed the chief thoroughfare through the city, and hence of course they derived their names.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading It is crowded with second-rate tobacconists and third-rate grocers; the houses are dirty, and the street is narrow; fashionable ladies never visit it for their shopping, nor would any respectable commercial gent stop at an inn within its purlieus.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading All the world no doubt knows South Main Street in the city of Cork.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading It is crowded with second-rate tobacconists and third-rate grocers; the houses are dirty, and the street is narrow; fashionable ladies never visit it for their shopping, nor would any respectable commercial gent stop at an inn within its purlieus.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is crowded with second-rate tobacconists and third-rate grocers; the houses are dirty, and the street is narrow; fashionable ladies never visit it for their shopping, nor would any respectable commercial gent stop at an inn within its purlieus.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading In the "ould" ancient days, South and North Main Streets formed the chief thoroughfare through the city, and hence of course they derived their names.
gentnounUS /dʒent/
informal abbreviation of “gentleman”
From this reading It is crowded with second-rate tobacconists and third-rate grocers; the houses are dirty, and the street is narrow; fashionable ladies never visit it for their shopping, nor would any respectable commercial gent stop at an inn within its purlieus.
GrandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading But now, since Patrick Street, and Grand Parade, and the South Mall have grown up, Main Street has but little honour.
grocersnounUS /ˈɡroʊsərz/
plural of “grocer” — a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)
From this reading It is crowded with second-rate tobacconists and third-rate grocers; the houses are dirty, and the street is narrow; fashionable ladies never visit it for their shopping, nor would any respectable commercial gent stop at an inn within its purlieus.
grownadjectiveUS /ɡroʊn/
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading But now, since Patrick Street, and Grand Parade, and the South Mall have grown up, Main Street has but little honour.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But now, since Patrick Street, and Grand Parade, and the South Mall have grown up, Main Street has but little honour.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But now, since Patrick Street, and Grand Parade, and the South Mall have grown up, Main Street has but little honour.
henceadverbUS /hens/
for this reason
From this reading In the "ould" ancient days, South and North Main Streets formed the chief thoroughfare through the city, and hence of course they derived their names.
honournounUS /ˈɑːnər/
the state of being honored
From this reading But now, since Patrick Street, and Grand Parade, and the South Mall have grown up, Main Street has but little honour.
HOTELnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE KANTURK HOTEL, SOUTH MAIN STREET, CORK.
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It is crowded with second-rate tobacconists and third-rate grocers; the houses are dirty, and the street is narrow; fashionable ladies never visit it for their shopping, nor would any respectable commercial gent stop at an inn within its purlieus.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All the world no doubt knows South Main Street in the city of Cork.
innnounUS /ɪn/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading It is crowded with second-rate tobacconists and third-rate grocers; the houses are dirty, and the street is narrow; fashionable ladies never visit it for their shopping, nor would any respectable commercial gent stop at an inn within its purlieus.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is crowded with second-rate tobacconists and third-rate grocers; the houses are dirty, and the street is narrow; fashionable ladies never visit it for their shopping, nor would any respectable commercial gent stop at an inn within its purlieus.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is crowded with second-rate tobacconists and third-rate grocers; the houses are dirty, and the street is narrow; fashionable ladies never visit it for their shopping, nor would any respectable commercial gent stop at an inn within its purlieus.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is crowded with second-rate tobacconists and third-rate grocers; the houses are dirty, and the street is narrow; fashionable ladies never visit it for their shopping, nor would any respectable commercial gent stop at an inn within its purlieus.
KANTURK
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From this reading THE KANTURK HOTEL, SOUTH MAIN STREET, CORK.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading All the world no doubt knows South Main Street in the city of Cork.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading It is crowded with second-rate tobacconists and third-rate grocers; the houses are dirty, and the street is narrow; fashionable ladies never visit it for their shopping, nor would any respectable commercial gent stop at an inn within its purlieus.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But now, since Patrick Street, and Grand Parade, and the South Mall have grown up, Main Street has but little honour.
MAINadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading THE KANTURK HOTEL, SOUTH MAIN STREET, CORK.
MallnounUS /mɔːl/
a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk
From this reading But now, since Patrick Street, and Grand Parade, and the South Mall have grown up, Main Street has but little honour.
namesnounUS /neɪmz/
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading In the "ould" ancient days, South and North Main Streets formed the chief thoroughfare through the city, and hence of course they derived their names.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading It is crowded with second-rate tobacconists and third-rate grocers; the houses are dirty, and the street is narrow; fashionable ladies never visit it for their shopping, nor would any respectable commercial gent stop at an inn within its purlieus.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It is crowded with second-rate tobacconists and third-rate grocers; the houses are dirty, and the street is narrow; fashionable ladies never visit it for their shopping, nor would any respectable commercial gent stop at an inn within its purlieus.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading All the world no doubt knows South Main Street in the city of Cork.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It is crowded with second-rate tobacconists and third-rate grocers; the houses are dirty, and the street is narrow; fashionable ladies never visit it for their shopping, nor would any respectable commercial gent stop at an inn within its purlieus.
NorthnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading In the "ould" ancient days, South and North Main Streets formed the chief thoroughfare through the city, and hence of course they derived their names.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now, since Patrick Street, and Grand Parade, and the South Mall have grown up, Main Street has but little honour.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All the world no doubt knows South Main Street in the city of Cork.
ould
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From this reading In the "ould" ancient days, South and North Main Streets formed the chief thoroughfare through the city, and hence of course they derived their names.
ParadenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading But now, since Patrick Street, and Grand Parade, and the South Mall have grown up, Main Street has but little honour.
PatricknounUS /ˈpætrɪk/
Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century
From this reading But now, since Patrick Street, and Grand Parade, and the South Mall have grown up, Main Street has but little honour.
purlieus
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From this reading It is crowded with second-rate tobacconists and third-rate grocers; the houses are dirty, and the street is narrow; fashionable ladies never visit it for their shopping, nor would any respectable commercial gent stop at an inn within its purlieus.
respectableadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektəbəl/
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading It is crowded with second-rate tobacconists and third-rate grocers; the houses are dirty, and the street is narrow; fashionable ladies never visit it for their shopping, nor would any respectable commercial gent stop at an inn within its purlieus.
second-rateadjective
moderate to inferior in quality
From this reading It is crowded with second-rate tobacconists and third-rate grocers; the houses are dirty, and the street is narrow; fashionable ladies never visit it for their shopping, nor would any respectable commercial gent stop at an inn within its purlieus.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading It is crowded with second-rate tobacconists and third-rate grocers; the houses are dirty, and the street is narrow; fashionable ladies never visit it for their shopping, nor would any respectable commercial gent stop at an inn within its purlieus.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But now, since Patrick Street, and Grand Parade, and the South Mall have grown up, Main Street has but little honour.
SOUTHnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE KANTURK HOTEL, SOUTH MAIN STREET, CORK.
stopverbUS /stɑːp/
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading It is crowded with second-rate tobacconists and third-rate grocers; the houses are dirty, and the street is narrow; fashionable ladies never visit it for their shopping, nor would any respectable commercial gent stop at an inn within its purlieus.
STREETnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE KANTURK HOTEL, SOUTH MAIN STREET, CORK.
StreetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In the "ould" ancient days, South and North Main Streets formed the chief thoroughfare through the city, and hence of course they derived their names.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KANTURK HOTEL, SOUTH MAIN STREET, CORK.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the "ould" ancient days, South and North Main Streets formed the chief thoroughfare through the city, and hence of course they derived their names.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the "ould" ancient days, South and North Main Streets formed the chief thoroughfare through the city, and hence of course they derived their names.
third-rateadjective
of lesser quality than second-rate
From this reading It is crowded with second-rate tobacconists and third-rate grocers; the houses are dirty, and the street is narrow; fashionable ladies never visit it for their shopping, nor would any respectable commercial gent stop at an inn within its purlieus.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading In the "ould" ancient days, South and North Main Streets formed the chief thoroughfare through the city, and hence of course they derived their names.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In the "ould" ancient days, South and North Main Streets formed the chief thoroughfare through the city, and hence of course they derived their names.
tobacconists
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From this reading It is crowded with second-rate tobacconists and third-rate grocers; the houses are dirty, and the street is narrow; fashionable ladies never visit it for their shopping, nor would any respectable commercial gent stop at an inn within its purlieus.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But now, since Patrick Street, and Grand Parade, and the South Mall have grown up, Main Street has but little honour.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It is crowded with second-rate tobacconists and third-rate grocers; the houses are dirty, and the street is narrow; fashionable ladies never visit it for their shopping, nor would any respectable commercial gent stop at an inn within its purlieus.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is crowded with second-rate tobacconists and third-rate grocers; the houses are dirty, and the street is narrow; fashionable ladies never visit it for their shopping, nor would any respectable commercial gent stop at an inn within its purlieus.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It is crowded with second-rate tobacconists and third-rate grocers; the houses are dirty, and the street is narrow; fashionable ladies never visit it for their shopping, nor would any respectable commercial gent stop at an inn within its purlieus.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading All the world no doubt knows South Main Street in the city of Cork.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It is crowded with second-rate tobacconists and third-rate grocers; the houses are dirty, and the street is narrow; fashionable ladies never visit it for their shopping, nor would any respectable commercial gent stop at an inn within its purlieus.
