Chapter XX

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

From this reading MENTION having already been casually made of a certain Lady M’Adam, it will be proper to inform the reader of some of the antecedents of that bright orange luminary and devoted disciple of the great Mr. Moodle.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.

how long something has existed

From this reading Clara M’Dougal, then, was the only daughter of a worthy pork-merchant of Carrickfergus, who, at the mature age of five-and-twenty, espoused one Peter M’Adam, an eminent whiskey distiller, and elder of the Presbyterian sect at Belfast.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading MENTION having already been casually made of a certain Lady M’Adam, it will be proper to inform the reader of some of the antecedents of that bright orange luminary and devoted disciple of the great Mr. Moodle.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading His Lordship, unlike those base wretches who are always ready to kick down the ladder by which they rose, never forgot a favour, or one who had rendered it.

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

From this reading Clara M’Dougal, then, was the only daughter of a worthy pork-merchant of Carrickfergus, who, at the mature age of five-and-twenty, espoused one Peter M’Adam, an eminent whiskey distiller, and elder of the Presbyterian sect at Belfast.

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

From this reading MENTION having already been casually made of a certain Lady M’Adam, it will be proper to inform the reader of some of the antecedents of that bright orange luminary and devoted disciple of the great Mr. Moodle.

plural of “antecedent” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading MENTION having already been casually made of a certain Lady M’Adam, it will be proper to inform the reader of some of the antecedents of that bright orange luminary and devoted disciple of the great Mr. Moodle.

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From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.

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

From this reading His Lordship, unlike those base wretches who are always ready to kick down the ladder by which they rose, never forgot a favour, or one who had rendered it.

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

From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Clara M’Dougal, then, was the only daughter of a worthy pork-merchant of Carrickfergus, who, at the mature age of five-and-twenty, espoused one Peter M’Adam, an eminent whiskey distiller, and elder of the Presbyterian sect at Belfast.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading His Lordship, unlike those base wretches who are always ready to kick down the ladder by which they rose, never forgot a favour, or one who had rendered it.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading MENTION having already been casually made of a certain Lady M’Adam, it will be proper to inform the reader of some of the antecedents of that bright orange luminary and devoted disciple of the great Mr. Moodle.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading MENTION having already been casually made of a certain Lady M’Adam, it will be proper to inform the reader of some of the antecedents of that bright orange luminary and devoted disciple of the great Mr. Moodle.

capital and largest city of Northern Ireland; the center of Protestantism in Northern Ireland

From this reading Clara M’Dougal, then, was the only daughter of a worthy pork-merchant of Carrickfergus, who, at the mature age of five-and-twenty, espoused one Peter M’Adam, an eminent whiskey distiller, and elder of the Presbyterian sect at Belfast.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading MENTION having already been casually made of a certain Lady M’Adam, it will be proper to inform the reader of some of the antecedents of that bright orange luminary and devoted disciple of the great Mr. Moodle.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.

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From this reading Clara M’Dougal, then, was the only daughter of a worthy pork-merchant of Carrickfergus, who, at the mature age of five-and-twenty, espoused one Peter M’Adam, an eminent whiskey distiller, and elder of the Presbyterian sect at Belfast.

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

From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.

not methodically or according to plan

From this reading MENTION having already been casually made of a certain Lady M’Adam, it will be proper to inform the reader of some of the antecedents of that bright orange luminary and devoted disciple of the great Mr. Moodle.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading MENTION having already been casually made of a certain Lady M’Adam, it will be proper to inform the reader of some of the antecedents of that bright orange luminary and devoted disciple of the great Mr. Moodle.

for the most part

From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.

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

From this reading Clara M’Dougal, then, was the only daughter of a worthy pork-merchant of Carrickfergus, who, at the mature age of five-and-twenty, espoused one Peter M’Adam, an eminent whiskey distiller, and elder of the Presbyterian sect at Belfast.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading THE VEHME-GERICHT OF HAMPTON COURT.

a female human offspring

From this reading Clara M’Dougal, then, was the only daughter of a worthy pork-merchant of Carrickfergus, who, at the mature age of five-and-twenty, espoused one Peter M’Adam, an eminent whiskey distiller, and elder of the Presbyterian sect at Belfast.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading MENTION having already been casually made of a certain Lady M’Adam, it will be proper to inform the reader of some of the antecedents of that bright orange luminary and devoted disciple of the great Mr. Moodle.

someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another

From this reading MENTION having already been casually made of a certain Lady M’Adam, it will be proper to inform the reader of some of the antecedents of that bright orange luminary and devoted disciple of the great Mr. Moodle.

someone who distills alcoholic liquors

From this reading Clara M’Dougal, then, was the only daughter of a worthy pork-merchant of Carrickfergus, who, at the mature age of five-and-twenty, espoused one Peter M’Adam, an eminent whiskey distiller, and elder of the Presbyterian sect at Belfast.

possessive form of “distiller” — someone who distills alcoholic liquors

From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading His Lordship, unlike those base wretches who are always ready to kick down the ladder by which they rose, never forgot a favour, or one who had rendered it.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading Clara M’Dougal, then, was the only daughter of a worthy pork-merchant of Carrickfergus, who, at the mature age of five-and-twenty, espoused one Peter M’Adam, an eminent whiskey distiller, and elder of the Presbyterian sect at Belfast.

standing above others in quality or position

From this reading Clara M’Dougal, then, was the only daughter of a worthy pork-merchant of Carrickfergus, who, at the mature age of five-and-twenty, espoused one Peter M’Adam, an eminent whiskey distiller, and elder of the Presbyterian sect at Belfast.

past form of “espouse” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading Clara M’Dougal, then, was the only daughter of a worthy pork-merchant of Carrickfergus, who, at the mature age of five-and-twenty, espoused one Peter M’Adam, an eminent whiskey distiller, and elder of the Presbyterian sect at Belfast.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading His Lordship, unlike those base wretches who are always ready to kick down the ladder by which they rose, never forgot a favour, or one who had rendered it.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.

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

From this reading Clara M’Dougal, then, was the only daughter of a worthy pork-merchant of Carrickfergus, who, at the mature age of five-and-twenty, espoused one Peter M’Adam, an eminent whiskey distiller, and elder of the Presbyterian sect at Belfast.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading His Lordship, unlike those base wretches who are always ready to kick down the ladder by which they rose, never forgot a favour, or one who had rendered it.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.

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

From this reading MENTION having already been casually made of a certain Lady M’Adam, it will be proper to inform the reader of some of the antecedents of that bright orange luminary and devoted disciple of the great Mr. Moodle.

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

From this reading His Lordship, unlike those base wretches who are always ready to kick down the ladder by which they rose, never forgot a favour, or one who had rendered it.

United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)

From this reading THE VEHME-GERICHT OF HAMPTON COURT.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading MENTION having already been casually made of a certain Lady M’Adam, it will be proper to inform the reader of some of the antecedents of that bright orange luminary and devoted disciple of the great Mr. Moodle.

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

From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.

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

From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading MENTION having already been casually made of a certain Lady M’Adam, it will be proper to inform the reader of some of the antecedents of that bright orange luminary and devoted disciple of the great Mr. Moodle.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MENTION having already been casually made of a certain Lady M’Adam, it will be proper to inform the reader of some of the antecedents of that bright orange luminary and devoted disciple of the great Mr. Moodle.

drive or propel with the foot

From this reading His Lordship, unlike those base wretches who are always ready to kick down the ladder by which they rose, never forgot a favour, or one who had rendered it.

steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down

From this reading His Lordship, unlike those base wretches who are always ready to kick down the ladder by which they rose, never forgot a favour, or one who had rendered it.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading MENTION having already been casually made of a certain Lady M’Adam, it will be proper to inform the reader of some of the antecedents of that bright orange luminary and devoted disciple of the great Mr. Moodle.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.

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

From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.

a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge

From this reading His Lordship, unlike those base wretches who are always ready to kick down the ladder by which they rose, never forgot a favour, or one who had rendered it.

a celebrity who is an inspiration to others

From this reading MENTION having already been casually made of a certain Lady M’Adam, it will be proper to inform the reader of some of the antecedents of that bright orange luminary and devoted disciple of the great Mr. Moodle.

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

From this reading MENTION having already been casually made of a certain Lady M’Adam, it will be proper to inform the reader of some of the antecedents of that bright orange luminary and devoted disciple of the great Mr. Moodle.

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

From this reading Clara M’Dougal, then, was the only daughter of a worthy pork-merchant of Carrickfergus, who, at the mature age of five-and-twenty, espoused one Peter M’Adam, an eminent whiskey distiller, and elder of the Presbyterian sect at Belfast.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading MENTION having already been casually made of a certain Lady M’Adam, it will be proper to inform the reader of some of the antecedents of that bright orange luminary and devoted disciple of the great Mr. Moodle.

characteristic of maturity

From this reading Clara M’Dougal, then, was the only daughter of a worthy pork-merchant of Carrickfergus, who, at the mature age of five-and-twenty, espoused one Peter M’Adam, an eminent whiskey distiller, and elder of the Presbyterian sect at Belfast.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.

make reference to

From this reading MENTION having already been casually made of a certain Lady M’Adam, it will be proper to inform the reader of some of the antecedents of that bright orange luminary and devoted disciple of the great Mr. Moodle.

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

From this reading MENTION having already been casually made of a certain Lady M’Adam, it will be proper to inform the reader of some of the antecedents of that bright orange luminary and devoted disciple of the great Mr. Moodle.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MENTION having already been casually made of a certain Lady M’Adam, it will be proper to inform the reader of some of the antecedents of that bright orange luminary and devoted disciple of the great Mr. Moodle.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading His Lordship, unlike those base wretches who are always ready to kick down the ladder by which they rose, never forgot a favour, or one who had rendered it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE VEHME-GERICHT OF HAMPTON COURT.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Clara M’Dougal, then, was the only daughter of a worthy pork-merchant of Carrickfergus, who, at the mature age of five-and-twenty, espoused one Peter M’Adam, an eminent whiskey distiller, and elder of the Presbyterian sect at Belfast.

and nothing more

From this reading Clara M’Dougal, then, was the only daughter of a worthy pork-merchant of Carrickfergus, who, at the mature age of five-and-twenty, espoused one Peter M’Adam, an eminent whiskey distiller, and elder of the Presbyterian sect at Belfast.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His Lordship, unlike those base wretches who are always ready to kick down the ladder by which they rose, never forgot a favour, or one who had rendered it.

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading MENTION having already been casually made of a certain Lady M’Adam, it will be proper to inform the reader of some of the antecedents of that bright orange luminary and devoted disciple of the great Mr. Moodle.

a member of a society founded in Ireland in 1795 to uphold Protestantism and the British sovereign

From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Clara M’Dougal, then, was the only daughter of a worthy pork-merchant of Carrickfergus, who, at the mature age of five-and-twenty, espoused one Peter M’Adam, an eminent whiskey distiller, and elder of the Presbyterian sect at Belfast.

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

From this reading Clara M’Dougal, then, was the only daughter of a worthy pork-merchant of Carrickfergus, who, at the mature age of five-and-twenty, espoused one Peter M’Adam, an eminent whiskey distiller, and elder of the Presbyterian sect at Belfast.

a follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian Church

From this reading Clara M’Dougal, then, was the only daughter of a worthy pork-merchant of Carrickfergus, who, at the mature age of five-and-twenty, espoused one Peter M’Adam, an eminent whiskey distiller, and elder of the Presbyterian sect at Belfast.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading MENTION having already been casually made of a certain Lady M’Adam, it will be proper to inform the reader of some of the antecedents of that bright orange luminary and devoted disciple of the great Mr. Moodle.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading MENTION having already been casually made of a certain Lady M’Adam, it will be proper to inform the reader of some of the antecedents of that bright orange luminary and devoted disciple of the great Mr. Moodle.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading His Lordship, unlike those base wretches who are always ready to kick down the ladder by which they rose, never forgot a favour, or one who had rendered it.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading His Lordship, unlike those base wretches who are always ready to kick down the ladder by which they rose, never forgot a favour, or one who had rendered it.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading His Lordship, unlike those base wretches who are always ready to kick down the ladder by which they rose, never forgot a favour, or one who had rendered it.

a subdivision of a larger religious group

From this reading Clara M’Dougal, then, was the only daughter of a worthy pork-merchant of Carrickfergus, who, at the mature age of five-and-twenty, espoused one Peter M’Adam, an eminent whiskey distiller, and elder of the Presbyterian sect at Belfast.

a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes

From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading MENTION having already been casually made of a certain Lady M’Adam, it will be proper to inform the reader of some of the antecedents of that bright orange luminary and devoted disciple of the great Mr. Moodle.

firm and dependable especially in loyalty

From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.

a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.

plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities

From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MENTION having already been casually made of a certain Lady M’Adam, it will be proper to inform the reader of some of the antecedents of that bright orange luminary and devoted disciple of the great Mr. Moodle.

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

From this reading THE VEHME-GERICHT OF HAMPTON COURT.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Clara M’Dougal, then, was the only daughter of a worthy pork-merchant of Carrickfergus, who, at the mature age of five-and-twenty, espoused one Peter M’Adam, an eminent whiskey distiller, and elder of the Presbyterian sect at Belfast.

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

From this reading His Lordship, unlike those base wretches who are always ready to kick down the ladder by which they rose, never forgot a favour, or one who had rendered it.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.

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

From this reading His Lordship, unlike those base wretches who are always ready to kick down the ladder by which they rose, never forgot a favour, or one who had rendered it.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.

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

From this reading MENTION having already been casually made of a certain Lady M’Adam, it will be proper to inform the reader of some of the antecedents of that bright orange luminary and devoted disciple of the great Mr. Moodle.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading His Lordship, unlike those base wretches who are always ready to kick down the ladder by which they rose, never forgot a favour, or one who had rendered it.

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From this reading THE VEHME-GERICHT OF HAMPTON COURT.

precisely as stated

From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.

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

From this reading Clara M’Dougal, then, was the only daughter of a worthy pork-merchant of Carrickfergus, who, at the mature age of five-and-twenty, espoused one Peter M’Adam, an eminent whiskey distiller, and elder of the Presbyterian sect at Belfast.

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

From this reading His Lordship, unlike those base wretches who are always ready to kick down the ladder by which they rose, never forgot a favour, or one who had rendered it.

a liquor made from fermented mash of grain

From this reading Clara M’Dougal, then, was the only daughter of a worthy pork-merchant of Carrickfergus, who, at the mature age of five-and-twenty, espoused one Peter M’Adam, an eminent whiskey distiller, and elder of the Presbyterian sect at Belfast.

which person or people

From this reading Clara M’Dougal, then, was the only daughter of a worthy pork-merchant of Carrickfergus, who, at the mature age of five-and-twenty, espoused one Peter M’Adam, an eminent whiskey distiller, and elder of the Presbyterian sect at Belfast.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading MENTION having already been casually made of a certain Lady M’Adam, it will be proper to inform the reader of some of the antecedents of that bright orange luminary and devoted disciple of the great Mr. Moodle.

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From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Clara M’Dougal, then, was the only daughter of a worthy pork-merchant of Carrickfergus, who, at the mature age of five-and-twenty, espoused one Peter M’Adam, an eminent whiskey distiller, and elder of the Presbyterian sect at Belfast.

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From this reading His Lordship, unlike those base wretches who are always ready to kick down the ladder by which they rose, never forgot a favour, or one who had rendered it.

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

From this reading This Peter M’Adam was a great Orangeman, and a staunch supporter of a very clever lawyer, who, chiefly through this distiller’s moral influence and indifferent whiskey, became Member of Parliament for Lisdoonacorrigan, and afterwards, by his own talents, Solicitor General, and who finally ascended the woolsack as Lord Yellowlily of Carrignatuohil in the County of Antrim.