used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is among the strange and singular anomalies of our nature that however pleased men may be at the conviction of a noted offender, few of those instrumental to his punishment are held in honor and esteem.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading "There goes the little informer," said they, as I passed; "what did ye get for hanging--" a very admirable piece of Irish exaggeration--"for hanging yer father, Con?" said one.
(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 If all Kilbeggan rejoiced, as they did, at my father's downfall, a very considerable share of obloquy rested on me,--a species of judgment, I honestly confess, that I was not the least prepared for.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It is among the strange and singular anomalies of our nature that however pleased men may be at the conviction of a noted offender, few of those instrumental to his punishment are held in honor and esteem.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is among the strange and singular anomalies of our nature that however pleased men may be at the conviction of a noted offender, few of those instrumental to his punishment are held in honor and esteem.
anomaliesnounUS /əˈnɑːməliz/
plural of “anomaly” — deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule
From this reading It is among the strange and singular anomalies of our nature that however pleased men may be at the conviction of a noted offender, few of those instrumental to his punishment are held in honor and esteem.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Could n't ye help yer stepmother to a say voyage?" shouted another.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is among the strange and singular anomalies of our nature that however pleased men may be at the conviction of a noted offender, few of those instrumental to his punishment are held in honor and esteem.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If all Kilbeggan rejoiced, as they did, at my father's downfall, a very considerable share of obloquy rested on me,--a species of judgment, I honestly confess, that I was not the least prepared for.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is among the strange and singular anomalies of our nature that however pleased men may be at the conviction of a noted offender, few of those instrumental to his punishment are held in honor and esteem.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is among the strange and singular anomalies of our nature that however pleased men may be at the conviction of a noted offender, few of those instrumental to his punishment are held in honor and esteem.
chimedverbUS /tʃaɪmd/
past form of “chime” — emit a sound
From this reading "And then we 'd be rid of yez all," chimed in a third.
ConnounUS /kɑːn/
an argument opposed to a proposal
From this reading "There goes the little informer," said they, as I passed; "what did ye get for hanging--" a very admirable piece of Irish exaggeration--"for hanging yer father, Con?" said one.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading If all Kilbeggan rejoiced, as they did, at my father's downfall, a very considerable share of obloquy rested on me,--a species of judgment, I honestly confess, that I was not the least prepared for.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If all Kilbeggan rejoiced, as they did, at my father's downfall, a very considerable share of obloquy rested on me,--a species of judgment, I honestly confess, that I was not the least prepared for.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading It is among the strange and singular anomalies of our nature that however pleased men may be at the conviction of a noted offender, few of those instrumental to his punishment are held in honor and esteem.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Could n't ye help yer stepmother to a say voyage?" shouted another.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading "And then we 'd be rid of yez all," chimed in a third.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If all Kilbeggan rejoiced, as they did, at my father's downfall, a very considerable share of obloquy rested on me,--a species of judgment, I honestly confess, that I was not the least prepared for.
downfallnounUS /ˈdaʊnfɔːl/
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
From this reading If all Kilbeggan rejoiced, as they did, at my father's downfall, a very considerable share of obloquy rested on me,--a species of judgment, I honestly confess, that I was not the least prepared for.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading It is among the strange and singular anomalies of our nature that however pleased men may be at the conviction of a noted offender, few of those instrumental to his punishment are held in honor and esteem.
exaggerationnounUS /ɪɡˌzædʒərˈeɪʃən/
extravagant exaggeration
From this reading "There goes the little informer," said they, as I passed; "what did ye get for hanging--" a very admirable piece of Irish exaggeration--"for hanging yer father, Con?" said one.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "There goes the little informer," said they, as I passed; "what did ye get for hanging--" a very admirable piece of Irish exaggeration--"for hanging yer father, Con?" said one.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading If all Kilbeggan rejoiced, as they did, at my father's downfall, a very considerable share of obloquy rested on me,--a species of judgment, I honestly confess, that I was not the least prepared for.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It is among the strange and singular anomalies of our nature that however pleased men may be at the conviction of a noted offender, few of those instrumental to his punishment are held in honor and esteem.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If all Kilbeggan rejoiced, as they did, at my father's downfall, a very considerable share of obloquy rested on me,--a species of judgment, I honestly confess, that I was not the least prepared for.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "There goes the little informer," said they, as I passed; "what did ye get for hanging--" a very admirable piece of Irish exaggeration--"for hanging yer father, Con?" said one.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "There goes the little informer," said they, as I passed; "what did ye get for hanging--" a very admirable piece of Irish exaggeration--"for hanging yer father, Con?" said one.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading "There goes the little informer," said they, as I passed; "what did ye get for hanging--" a very admirable piece of Irish exaggeration--"for hanging yer father, Con?" said one.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It is among the strange and singular anomalies of our nature that however pleased men may be at the conviction of a noted offender, few of those instrumental to his punishment are held in honor and esteem.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Could n't ye help yer stepmother to a say voyage?" shouted another.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is among the strange and singular anomalies of our nature that however pleased men may be at the conviction of a noted offender, few of those instrumental to his punishment are held in honor and esteem.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading If all Kilbeggan rejoiced, as they did, at my father's downfall, a very considerable share of obloquy rested on me,--a species of judgment, I honestly confess, that I was not the least prepared for.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading It is among the strange and singular anomalies of our nature that however pleased men may be at the conviction of a noted offender, few of those instrumental to his punishment are held in honor and esteem.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It is among the strange and singular anomalies of our nature that however pleased men may be at the conviction of a noted offender, few of those instrumental to his punishment are held in honor and esteem.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If all Kilbeggan rejoiced, as they did, at my father's downfall, a very considerable share of obloquy rested on me,--a species of judgment, I honestly confess, that I was not the least prepared for.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If all Kilbeggan rejoiced, as they did, at my father's downfall, a very considerable share of obloquy rested on me,--a species of judgment, I honestly confess, that I was not the least prepared for.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is among the strange and singular anomalies of our nature that however pleased men may be at the conviction of a noted offender, few of those instrumental to his punishment are held in honor and esteem.
informernounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmər/
one who reveals confidential information in return for money
From this reading "There goes the little informer," said they, as I passed; "what did ye get for hanging--" a very admirable piece of Irish exaggeration--"for hanging yer father, Con?" said one.
instrumentaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnstrəˈmentəl/
relating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments
From this reading It is among the strange and singular anomalies of our nature that however pleased men may be at the conviction of a noted offender, few of those instrumental to his punishment are held in honor and esteem.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading "There goes the little informer," said they, as I passed; "what did ye get for hanging--" a very admirable piece of Irish exaggeration--"for hanging yer father, Con?" said one.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is among the strange and singular anomalies of our nature that however pleased men may be at the conviction of a noted offender, few of those instrumental to his punishment are held in honor and esteem.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is among the strange and singular anomalies of our nature that however pleased men may be at the conviction of a noted offender, few of those instrumental to his punishment are held in honor and esteem.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading If all Kilbeggan rejoiced, as they did, at my father's downfall, a very considerable share of obloquy rested on me,--a species of judgment, I honestly confess, that I was not the least prepared for.
Kilbeggan
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From this reading If all Kilbeggan rejoiced, as they did, at my father's downfall, a very considerable share of obloquy rested on me,--a species of judgment, I honestly confess, that I was not the least prepared for.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading If all Kilbeggan rejoiced, as they did, at my father's downfall, a very considerable share of obloquy rested on me,--a species of judgment, I honestly confess, that I was not the least prepared for.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "There goes the little informer," said they, as I passed; "what did ye get for hanging--" a very admirable piece of Irish exaggeration--"for hanging yer father, Con?" said one.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is among the strange and singular anomalies of our nature that however pleased men may be at the conviction of a noted offender, few of those instrumental to his punishment are held in honor and esteem.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If all Kilbeggan rejoiced, as they did, at my father's downfall, a very considerable share of obloquy rested on me,--a species of judgment, I honestly confess, that I was not the least prepared for.
the force of workers available
From this reading It is among the strange and singular anomalies of our nature that however pleased men may be at the conviction of a noted offender, few of those instrumental to his punishment are held in honor and esteem.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If all Kilbeggan rejoiced, as they did, at my father's downfall, a very considerable share of obloquy rested on me,--a species of judgment, I honestly confess, that I was not the least prepared for.
n't
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From this reading "Could n't ye help yer stepmother to a say voyage?" shouted another.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It is among the strange and singular anomalies of our nature that however pleased men may be at the conviction of a noted offender, few of those instrumental to his punishment are held in honor and esteem.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If all Kilbeggan rejoiced, as they did, at my father's downfall, a very considerable share of obloquy rested on me,--a species of judgment, I honestly confess, that I was not the least prepared for.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It is among the strange and singular anomalies of our nature that however pleased men may be at the conviction of a noted offender, few of those instrumental to his punishment are held in honor and esteem.
obloquynounUS /ˈɔːbləkwiː/
state of disgrace resulting from public abuse
From this reading If all Kilbeggan rejoiced, as they did, at my father's downfall, a very considerable share of obloquy rested on me,--a species of judgment, I honestly confess, that I was not the least prepared for.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is among the strange and singular anomalies of our nature that however pleased men may be at the conviction of a noted offender, few of those instrumental to his punishment are held in honor and esteem.
offendernounUS /əˈfendər/
a person who transgresses moral or civil law
From this reading It is among the strange and singular anomalies of our nature that however pleased men may be at the conviction of a noted offender, few of those instrumental to his punishment are held in honor and esteem.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If all Kilbeggan rejoiced, as they did, at my father's downfall, a very considerable share of obloquy rested on me,--a species of judgment, I honestly confess, that I was not the least prepared for.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "There goes the little informer," said they, as I passed; "what did ye get for hanging--" a very admirable piece of Irish exaggeration--"for hanging yer father, Con?" said one.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is among the strange and singular anomalies of our nature that however pleased men may be at the conviction of a noted offender, few of those instrumental to his punishment are held in honor and esteem.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading "There goes the little informer," said they, as I passed; "what did ye get for hanging--" a very admirable piece of Irish exaggeration--"for hanging yer father, Con?" said one.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading "There goes the little informer," said they, as I passed; "what did ye get for hanging--" a very admirable piece of Irish exaggeration--"for hanging yer father, Con?" said one.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading It is among the strange and singular anomalies of our nature that however pleased men may be at the conviction of a noted offender, few of those instrumental to his punishment are held in honor and esteem.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading If all Kilbeggan rejoiced, as they did, at my father's downfall, a very considerable share of obloquy rested on me,--a species of judgment, I honestly confess, that I was not the least prepared for.
the act of punishing
From this reading It is among the strange and singular anomalies of our nature that however pleased men may be at the conviction of a noted offender, few of those instrumental to his punishment are held in honor and esteem.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading If all Kilbeggan rejoiced, as they did, at my father's downfall, a very considerable share of obloquy rested on me,--a species of judgment, I honestly confess, that I was not the least prepared for.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading If all Kilbeggan rejoiced, as they did, at my father's downfall, a very considerable share of obloquy rested on me,--a species of judgment, I honestly confess, that I was not the least prepared for.
relieve from
From this reading "And then we 'd be rid of yez all," chimed in a third.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "There goes the little informer," said they, as I passed; "what did ye get for hanging--" a very admirable piece of Irish exaggeration--"for hanging yer father, Con?" said one.
express in words
From this reading "Could n't ye help yer stepmother to a say voyage?" shouted another.
have in common
From this reading If all Kilbeggan rejoiced, as they did, at my father's downfall, a very considerable share of obloquy rested on me,--a species of judgment, I honestly confess, that I was not the least prepared for.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Could n't ye help yer stepmother to a say voyage?" shouted another.
unusual or striking
From this reading It is among the strange and singular anomalies of our nature that however pleased men may be at the conviction of a noted offender, few of those instrumental to his punishment are held in honor and esteem.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading If all Kilbeggan rejoiced, as they did, at my father's downfall, a very considerable share of obloquy rested on me,--a species of judgment, I honestly confess, that I was not the least prepared for.
stepmothernounUS /ˈstepmʌðər/
the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage
From this reading "Could n't ye help yer stepmother to a say voyage?" shouted another.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It is among the strange and singular anomalies of our nature that however pleased men may be at the conviction of a noted offender, few of those instrumental to his punishment are held in honor and esteem.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is among the strange and singular anomalies of our nature that however pleased men may be at the conviction of a noted offender, few of those instrumental to his punishment are held in honor and esteem.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is among the strange and singular anomalies of our nature that however pleased men may be at the conviction of a noted offender, few of those instrumental to his punishment are held in honor and esteem.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "And then we 'd be rid of yez all," chimed in a third.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There goes the little informer," said they, as I passed; "what did ye get for hanging--" a very admirable piece of Irish exaggeration--"for hanging yer father, Con?" said one.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If all Kilbeggan rejoiced, as they did, at my father's downfall, a very considerable share of obloquy rested on me,--a species of judgment, I honestly confess, that I was not the least prepared for.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading "And then we 'd be rid of yez all," chimed in a third.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is among the strange and singular anomalies of our nature that however pleased men may be at the conviction of a noted offender, few of those instrumental to his punishment are held in honor and esteem.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is among the strange and singular anomalies of our nature that however pleased men may be at the conviction of a noted offender, few of those instrumental to his punishment are held in honor and esteem.
precisely as stated
From this reading If all Kilbeggan rejoiced, as they did, at my father's downfall, a very considerable share of obloquy rested on me,--a species of judgment, I honestly confess, that I was not the least prepared for.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading "Could n't ye help yer stepmother to a say voyage?" shouted another.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If all Kilbeggan rejoiced, as they did, at my father's downfall, a very considerable share of obloquy rested on me,--a species of judgment, I honestly confess, that I was not the least prepared for.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "And then we 'd be rid of yez all," chimed in a third.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "There goes the little informer," said they, as I passed; "what did ye get for hanging--" a very admirable piece of Irish exaggeration--"for hanging yer father, Con?" said one.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "There goes the little informer," said they, as I passed; "what did ye get for hanging--" a very admirable piece of Irish exaggeration--"for hanging yer father, Con?" said one.
yer
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From this reading "There goes the little informer," said they, as I passed; "what did ye get for hanging--" a very admirable piece of Irish exaggeration--"for hanging yer father, Con?" said one.
yez
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From this reading "And then we 'd be rid of yez all," chimed in a third.
