used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She drew up her own particular creepy stool, and sat down, staring at the tongues of red flame as they were blown in towards her, every now and then, by a fresh gust from above.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading She drew up her own particular creepy stool, and sat down, staring at the tongues of red flame as they were blown in towards her, every now and then, by a fresh gust from above.
(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 A report had come to her through a friendly neighbour that he had been all this time drinking hard--nay, had been seen by someone lying dead drunk in the Ballyvaughan street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She drew up her own particular creepy stool, and sat down, staring at the tongues of red flame as they were blown in towards her, every now and then, by a fresh gust from above.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Her thoughts and the night seemed to her to match one another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She drew up her own particular creepy stool, and sat down, staring at the tongues of red flame as they were blown in towards her, every now and then, by a fresh gust from above.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She drew up her own particular creepy stool, and sat down, staring at the tongues of red flame as they were blown in towards her, every now and then, by a fresh gust from above.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She had seen little or nothing of Murdough Blake for the last fortnight, one reason being that he had been away from Inishmaan at Ballyvaughan, in company with Shan Daly and other kindred spirits, sharing in a sort of rude regatta, got up by the hooker and curragh owners of the neighbourhood.
Ballyvaughan
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From this reading She had seen little or nothing of Murdough Blake for the last fortnight, one reason being that he had been away from Inishmaan at Ballyvaughan, in company with Shan Daly and other kindred spirits, sharing in a sort of rude regatta, got up by the hooker and curragh owners of the neighbourhood.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had seen little or nothing of Murdough Blake for the last fortnight, one reason being that he had been away from Inishmaan at Ballyvaughan, in company with Shan Daly and other kindred spirits, sharing in a sort of rude regatta, got up by the hooker and curragh owners of the neighbourhood.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Whether this was the case or not, she knew that he was spending money, for the only time she had seen him had been late one evening, when he had come up to beg for a loan--not for the first or the third time either that year.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She had seen little or nothing of Murdough Blake for the last fortnight, one reason being that he had been away from Inishmaan at Ballyvaughan, in company with Shan Daly and other kindred spirits, sharing in a sort of rude regatta, got up by the hooker and curragh owners of the neighbourhood.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading She had seen little or nothing of Murdough Blake for the last fortnight, one reason being that he had been away from Inishmaan at Ballyvaughan, in company with Shan Daly and other kindred spirits, sharing in a sort of rude regatta, got up by the hooker and curragh owners of the neighbourhood.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading She drew up her own particular creepy stool, and sat down, staring at the tongues of red flame as they were blown in towards her, every now and then, by a fresh gust from above.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She drew up her own particular creepy stool, and sat down, staring at the tongues of red flame as they were blown in towards her, every now and then, by a fresh gust from above.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Whether this was the case or not, she knew that he was spending money, for the only time she had seen him had been late one evening, when he had come up to beg for a loan--not for the first or the third time either that year.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A report had come to her through a friendly neighbour that he had been all this time drinking hard--nay, had been seen by someone lying dead drunk in the Ballyvaughan street.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading She had seen little or nothing of Murdough Blake for the last fortnight, one reason being that he had been away from Inishmaan at Ballyvaughan, in company with Shan Daly and other kindred spirits, sharing in a sort of rude regatta, got up by the hooker and curragh owners of the neighbourhood.
creepyadjectiveUS /ˈkriːpi/
annoying and unpleasant
From this reading She drew up her own particular creepy stool, and sat down, staring at the tongues of red flame as they were blown in towards her, every now and then, by a fresh gust from above.
curragh
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From this reading She had seen little or nothing of Murdough Blake for the last fortnight, one reason being that he had been away from Inishmaan at Ballyvaughan, in company with Shan Daly and other kindred spirits, sharing in a sort of rude regatta, got up by the hooker and curragh owners of the neighbourhood.
Daly
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From this reading She had seen little or nothing of Murdough Blake for the last fortnight, one reason being that he had been away from Inishmaan at Ballyvaughan, in company with Shan Daly and other kindred spirits, sharing in a sort of rude regatta, got up by the hooker and curragh owners of the neighbourhood.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading A report had come to her through a friendly neighbour that he had been all this time drinking hard--nay, had been seen by someone lying dead drunk in the Ballyvaughan street.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She drew up her own particular creepy stool, and sat down, staring at the tongues of red flame as they were blown in towards her, every now and then, by a fresh gust from above.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading She drew up her own particular creepy stool, and sat down, staring at the tongues of red flame as they were blown in towards her, every now and then, by a fresh gust from above.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading A report had come to her through a friendly neighbour that he had been all this time drinking hard--nay, had been seen by someone lying dead drunk in the Ballyvaughan street.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading A report had come to her through a friendly neighbour that he had been all this time drinking hard--nay, had been seen by someone lying dead drunk in the Ballyvaughan street.
one or the other of two
From this reading Whether this was the case or not, she knew that he was spending money, for the only time she had seen him had been late one evening, when he had come up to beg for a loan--not for the first or the third time either that year.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Whether this was the case or not, she knew that he was spending money, for the only time she had seen him had been late one evening, when he had come up to beg for a loan--not for the first or the third time either that year.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She drew up her own particular creepy stool, and sat down, staring at the tongues of red flame as they were blown in towards her, every now and then, by a fresh gust from above.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Whether this was the case or not, she knew that he was spending money, for the only time she had seen him had been late one evening, when he had come up to beg for a loan--not for the first or the third time either that year.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading She drew up her own particular creepy stool, and sat down, staring at the tongues of red flame as they were blown in towards her, every now and then, by a fresh gust from above.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had seen little or nothing of Murdough Blake for the last fortnight, one reason being that he had been away from Inishmaan at Ballyvaughan, in company with Shan Daly and other kindred spirits, sharing in a sort of rude regatta, got up by the hooker and curragh owners of the neighbourhood.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading She had seen little or nothing of Murdough Blake for the last fortnight, one reason being that he had been away from Inishmaan at Ballyvaughan, in company with Shan Daly and other kindred spirits, sharing in a sort of rude regatta, got up by the hooker and curragh owners of the neighbourhood.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading She drew up her own particular creepy stool, and sat down, staring at the tongues of red flame as they were blown in towards her, every now and then, by a fresh gust from above.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading A report had come to her through a friendly neighbour that he had been all this time drinking hard--nay, had been seen by someone lying dead drunk in the Ballyvaughan street.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She drew up her own particular creepy stool, and sat down, staring at the tongues of red flame as they were blown in towards her, every now and then, by a fresh gust from above.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She had seen little or nothing of Murdough Blake for the last fortnight, one reason being that he had been away from Inishmaan at Ballyvaughan, in company with Shan Daly and other kindred spirits, sharing in a sort of rude regatta, got up by the hooker and curragh owners of the neighbourhood.
gustnounUS /ɡʌst/
a strong current of air
From this reading She drew up her own particular creepy stool, and sat down, staring at the tongues of red flame as they were blown in towards her, every now and then, by a fresh gust from above.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had seen little or nothing of Murdough Blake for the last fortnight, one reason being that he had been away from Inishmaan at Ballyvaughan, in company with Shan Daly and other kindred spirits, sharing in a sort of rude regatta, got up by the hooker and curragh owners of the neighbourhood.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A report had come to her through a friendly neighbour that he had been all this time drinking hard--nay, had been seen by someone lying dead drunk in the Ballyvaughan street.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had seen little or nothing of Murdough Blake for the last fortnight, one reason being that he had been away from Inishmaan at Ballyvaughan, in company with Shan Daly and other kindred spirits, sharing in a sort of rude regatta, got up by the hooker and curragh owners of the neighbourhood.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She drew up her own particular creepy stool, and sat down, staring at the tongues of red flame as they were blown in towards her, every now and then, by a fresh gust from above.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whether this was the case or not, she knew that he was spending money, for the only time she had seen him had been late one evening, when he had come up to beg for a loan--not for the first or the third time either that year.
hookernounUS /ˈhʊkər/
United States general in the Union Army who was defeated at Chancellorsville by Robert E. Lee (1814-1879)
From this reading She had seen little or nothing of Murdough Blake for the last fortnight, one reason being that he had been away from Inishmaan at Ballyvaughan, in company with Shan Daly and other kindred spirits, sharing in a sort of rude regatta, got up by the hooker and curragh owners of the neighbourhood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She drew up her own particular creepy stool, and sat down, staring at the tongues of red flame as they were blown in towards her, every now and then, by a fresh gust from above.
Inishmaan
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From this reading She had seen little or nothing of Murdough Blake for the last fortnight, one reason being that he had been away from Inishmaan at Ballyvaughan, in company with Shan Daly and other kindred spirits, sharing in a sort of rude regatta, got up by the hooker and curragh owners of the neighbourhood.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading She had seen little or nothing of Murdough Blake for the last fortnight, one reason being that he had been away from Inishmaan at Ballyvaughan, in company with Shan Daly and other kindred spirits, sharing in a sort of rude regatta, got up by the hooker and curragh owners of the neighbourhood.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Whether this was the case or not, she knew that he was spending money, for the only time she had seen him had been late one evening, when he had come up to beg for a loan--not for the first or the third time either that year.
immediately past
From this reading She had seen little or nothing of Murdough Blake for the last fortnight, one reason being that he had been away from Inishmaan at Ballyvaughan, in company with Shan Daly and other kindred spirits, sharing in a sort of rude regatta, got up by the hooker and curragh owners of the neighbourhood.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Whether this was the case or not, she knew that he was spending money, for the only time she had seen him had been late one evening, when he had come up to beg for a loan--not for the first or the third time either that year.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She had seen little or nothing of Murdough Blake for the last fortnight, one reason being that he had been away from Inishmaan at Ballyvaughan, in company with Shan Daly and other kindred spirits, sharing in a sort of rude regatta, got up by the hooker and curragh owners of the neighbourhood.
loannounUS /loʊn/
the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
From this reading Whether this was the case or not, she knew that he was spending money, for the only time she had seen him had been late one evening, when he had come up to beg for a loan--not for the first or the third time either that year.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading A report had come to her through a friendly neighbour that he had been all this time drinking hard--nay, had been seen by someone lying dead drunk in the Ballyvaughan street.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Her thoughts and the night seemed to her to match one another.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Whether this was the case or not, she knew that he was spending money, for the only time she had seen him had been late one evening, when he had come up to beg for a loan--not for the first or the third time either that year.
Murdough
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had seen little or nothing of Murdough Blake for the last fortnight, one reason being that he had been away from Inishmaan at Ballyvaughan, in company with Shan Daly and other kindred spirits, sharing in a sort of rude regatta, got up by the hooker and curragh owners of the neighbourhood.
an old word for “no”
From this reading A report had come to her through a friendly neighbour that he had been all this time drinking hard--nay, had been seen by someone lying dead drunk in the Ballyvaughan street.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading A report had come to her through a friendly neighbour that he had been all this time drinking hard--nay, had been seen by someone lying dead drunk in the Ballyvaughan street.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading She had seen little or nothing of Murdough Blake for the last fortnight, one reason being that he had been away from Inishmaan at Ballyvaughan, in company with Shan Daly and other kindred spirits, sharing in a sort of rude regatta, got up by the hooker and curragh owners of the neighbourhood.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Her thoughts and the night seemed to her to match one another.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether this was the case or not, she knew that he was spending money, for the only time she had seen him had been late one evening, when he had come up to beg for a loan--not for the first or the third time either that year.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She had seen little or nothing of Murdough Blake for the last fortnight, one reason being that he had been away from Inishmaan at Ballyvaughan, in company with Shan Daly and other kindred spirits, sharing in a sort of rude regatta, got up by the hooker and curragh owners of the neighbourhood.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She drew up her own particular creepy stool, and sat down, staring at the tongues of red flame as they were blown in towards her, every now and then, by a fresh gust from above.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She drew up her own particular creepy stool, and sat down, staring at the tongues of red flame as they were blown in towards her, every now and then, by a fresh gust from above.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her thoughts and the night seemed to her to match one another.
and nothing more
From this reading Whether this was the case or not, she knew that he was spending money, for the only time she had seen him had been late one evening, when he had come up to beg for a loan--not for the first or the third time either that year.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had seen little or nothing of Murdough Blake for the last fortnight, one reason being that he had been away from Inishmaan at Ballyvaughan, in company with Shan Daly and other kindred spirits, sharing in a sort of rude regatta, got up by the hooker and curragh owners of the neighbourhood.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She had seen little or nothing of Murdough Blake for the last fortnight, one reason being that he had been away from Inishmaan at Ballyvaughan, in company with Shan Daly and other kindred spirits, sharing in a sort of rude regatta, got up by the hooker and curragh owners of the neighbourhood.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She drew up her own particular creepy stool, and sat down, staring at the tongues of red flame as they were blown in towards her, every now and then, by a fresh gust from above.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading She had seen little or nothing of Murdough Blake for the last fortnight, one reason being that he had been away from Inishmaan at Ballyvaughan, in company with Shan Daly and other kindred spirits, sharing in a sort of rude regatta, got up by the hooker and curragh owners of the neighbourhood.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading She drew up her own particular creepy stool, and sat down, staring at the tongues of red flame as they were blown in towards her, every now and then, by a fresh gust from above.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading She had seen little or nothing of Murdough Blake for the last fortnight, one reason being that he had been away from Inishmaan at Ballyvaughan, in company with Shan Daly and other kindred spirits, sharing in a sort of rude regatta, got up by the hooker and curragh owners of the neighbourhood.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading She drew up her own particular creepy stool, and sat down, staring at the tongues of red flame as they were blown in towards her, every now and then, by a fresh gust from above.
regattanounUS /rɪˈɡɑːtə/
a meeting for boat races
From this reading She had seen little or nothing of Murdough Blake for the last fortnight, one reason being that he had been away from Inishmaan at Ballyvaughan, in company with Shan Daly and other kindred spirits, sharing in a sort of rude regatta, got up by the hooker and curragh owners of the neighbourhood.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading A report had come to her through a friendly neighbour that he had been all this time drinking hard--nay, had been seen by someone lying dead drunk in the Ballyvaughan street.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading She had seen little or nothing of Murdough Blake for the last fortnight, one reason being that he had been away from Inishmaan at Ballyvaughan, in company with Shan Daly and other kindred spirits, sharing in a sort of rude regatta, got up by the hooker and curragh owners of the neighbourhood.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She drew up her own particular creepy stool, and sat down, staring at the tongues of red flame as they were blown in towards her, every now and then, by a fresh gust from above.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Her thoughts and the night seemed to her to match one another.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had seen little or nothing of Murdough Blake for the last fortnight, one reason being that he had been away from Inishmaan at Ballyvaughan, in company with Shan Daly and other kindred spirits, sharing in a sort of rude regatta, got up by the hooker and curragh owners of the neighbourhood.
Shanmodal verbUS /ʃæn/
the form of “shall” used in the contraction “shan’t”
From this reading She had seen little or nothing of Murdough Blake for the last fortnight, one reason being that he had been away from Inishmaan at Ballyvaughan, in company with Shan Daly and other kindred spirits, sharing in a sort of rude regatta, got up by the hooker and curragh owners of the neighbourhood.
sharingnounUS /ˈʃerɪŋ/
using or enjoying something jointly with others
From this reading She had seen little or nothing of Murdough Blake for the last fortnight, one reason being that he had been away from Inishmaan at Ballyvaughan, in company with Shan Daly and other kindred spirits, sharing in a sort of rude regatta, got up by the hooker and curragh owners of the neighbourhood.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She drew up her own particular creepy stool, and sat down, staring at the tongues of red flame as they were blown in towards her, every now and then, by a fresh gust from above.
a person, without saying who
From this reading A report had come to her through a friendly neighbour that he had been all this time drinking hard--nay, had been seen by someone lying dead drunk in the Ballyvaughan street.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading She had seen little or nothing of Murdough Blake for the last fortnight, one reason being that he had been away from Inishmaan at Ballyvaughan, in company with Shan Daly and other kindred spirits, sharing in a sort of rude regatta, got up by the hooker and curragh owners of the neighbourhood.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading Whether this was the case or not, she knew that he was spending money, for the only time she had seen him had been late one evening, when he had come up to beg for a loan--not for the first or the third time either that year.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading She had seen little or nothing of Murdough Blake for the last fortnight, one reason being that he had been away from Inishmaan at Ballyvaughan, in company with Shan Daly and other kindred spirits, sharing in a sort of rude regatta, got up by the hooker and curragh owners of the neighbourhood.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading She drew up her own particular creepy stool, and sat down, staring at the tongues of red flame as they were blown in towards her, every now and then, by a fresh gust from above.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading She drew up her own particular creepy stool, and sat down, staring at the tongues of red flame as they were blown in towards her, every now and then, by a fresh gust from above.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A report had come to her through a friendly neighbour that he had been all this time drinking hard--nay, had been seen by someone lying dead drunk in the Ballyvaughan street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had seen little or nothing of Murdough Blake for the last fortnight, one reason being that he had been away from Inishmaan at Ballyvaughan, in company with Shan Daly and other kindred spirits, sharing in a sort of rude regatta, got up by the hooker and curragh owners of the neighbourhood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She drew up her own particular creepy stool, and sat down, staring at the tongues of red flame as they were blown in towards her, every now and then, by a fresh gust from above.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She drew up her own particular creepy stool, and sat down, staring at the tongues of red flame as they were blown in towards her, every now and then, by a fresh gust from above.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She drew up her own particular creepy stool, and sat down, staring at the tongues of red flame as they were blown in towards her, every now and then, by a fresh gust from above.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Whether this was the case or not, she knew that he was spending money, for the only time she had seen him had been late one evening, when he had come up to beg for a loan--not for the first or the third time either that year.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A report had come to her through a friendly neighbour that he had been all this time drinking hard--nay, had been seen by someone lying dead drunk in the Ballyvaughan street.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Her thoughts and the night seemed to her to match one another.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A report had come to her through a friendly neighbour that he had been all this time drinking hard--nay, had been seen by someone lying dead drunk in the Ballyvaughan street.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A report had come to her through a friendly neighbour that he had been all this time drinking hard--nay, had been seen by someone lying dead drunk in the Ballyvaughan street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her thoughts and the night seemed to her to match one another.
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading She drew up her own particular creepy stool, and sat down, staring at the tongues of red flame as they were blown in towards her, every now and then, by a fresh gust from above.
in the direction of
From this reading She drew up her own particular creepy stool, and sat down, staring at the tongues of red flame as they were blown in towards her, every now and then, by a fresh gust from above.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She drew up her own particular creepy stool, and sat down, staring at the tongues of red flame as they were blown in towards her, every now and then, by a fresh gust from above.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether this was the case or not, she knew that he was spending money, for the only time she had seen him had been late one evening, when he had come up to beg for a loan--not for the first or the third time either that year.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She drew up her own particular creepy stool, and sat down, staring at the tongues of red flame as they were blown in towards her, every now and then, by a fresh gust from above.
at the time that
From this reading Whether this was the case or not, she knew that he was spending money, for the only time she had seen him had been late one evening, when he had come up to beg for a loan--not for the first or the third time either that year.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether this was the case or not, she knew that he was spending money, for the only time she had seen him had been late one evening, when he had come up to beg for a loan--not for the first or the third time either that year.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had seen little or nothing of Murdough Blake for the last fortnight, one reason being that he had been away from Inishmaan at Ballyvaughan, in company with Shan Daly and other kindred spirits, sharing in a sort of rude regatta, got up by the hooker and curragh owners of the neighbourhood.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Whether this was the case or not, she knew that he was spending money, for the only time she had seen him had been late one evening, when he had come up to beg for a loan--not for the first or the third time either that year.
