used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She _would_ have some little ways of her own about it, however, and instead of being married in the country, insisted on the nuptial knot being tied in Dublin.
accostedverbUS /əˈkɑːstɪd/
past form of “accost” — speak to someone
From this reading In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading “I believe I have the honour of addressing Mister Durfy, sir?”
(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 In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fat and fair Widow Flanagan had, at length, given up shilly-shallying, and yielding to the fervent entreaties of Tom Durfy, had consented to name the happy day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The fat and fair Widow Flanagan had, at length, given up shilly-shallying, and yielding to the fervent entreaties of Tom Durfy, had consented to name the happy day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Thither the widow repaired with her swain to complete the stipulated time of residence within some metropolitan parish before the wedding could take place.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She _would_ have some little ways of her own about it, however, and instead of being married in the country, insisted on the nuptial knot being tied in Dublin.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “I believe I have the honour of addressing Mister Durfy, sir?”
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
botanicalnounUS /bəˈtænɪkəl/
a drug made from part of a plant (as the bark or root or leaves)
From this reading In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Thither the widow repaired with her swain to complete the stipulated time of residence within some metropolitan parish before the wedding could take place.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading The fat and fair Widow Flanagan had, at length, given up shilly-shallying, and yielding to the fervent entreaties of Tom Durfy, had consented to name the happy day.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Thither the widow repaired with her swain to complete the stipulated time of residence within some metropolitan parish before the wedding could take place.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading She _would_ have some little ways of her own about it, however, and instead of being married in the country, insisted on the nuptial knot being tied in Dublin.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The fat and fair Widow Flanagan had, at length, given up shilly-shallying, and yielding to the fervent entreaties of Tom Durfy, had consented to name the happy day.
DublinnounUS /ˈdʌblɪn/
capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic
From this reading She _would_ have some little ways of her own about it, however, and instead of being married in the country, insisted on the nuptial knot being tied in Dublin.
Durfy
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From this reading The fat and fair Widow Flanagan had, at length, given up shilly-shallying, and yielding to the fervent entreaties of Tom Durfy, had consented to name the happy day.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
entreatiesnounUS /enˈtriːtiz/
plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading The fat and fair Widow Flanagan had, at length, given up shilly-shallying, and yielding to the fervent entreaties of Tom Durfy, had consented to name the happy day.
escortedverbUS /eˈskɔːrtɪd/
past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The fat and fair Widow Flanagan had, at length, given up shilly-shallying, and yielding to the fervent entreaties of Tom Durfy, had consented to name the happy day.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading The fat and fair Widow Flanagan had, at length, given up shilly-shallying, and yielding to the fervent entreaties of Tom Durfy, had consented to name the happy day.
ferventadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading The fat and fair Widow Flanagan had, at length, given up shilly-shallying, and yielding to the fervent entreaties of Tom Durfy, had consented to name the happy day.
Flanagan
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From this reading The fat and fair Widow Flanagan had, at length, given up shilly-shallying, and yielding to the fervent entreaties of Tom Durfy, had consented to name the happy day.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The fat and fair Widow Flanagan had, at length, given up shilly-shallying, and yielding to the fervent entreaties of Tom Durfy, had consented to name the happy day.
Glasnevin
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From this reading In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fat and fair Widow Flanagan had, at length, given up shilly-shallying, and yielding to the fervent entreaties of Tom Durfy, had consented to name the happy day.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The fat and fair Widow Flanagan had, at length, given up shilly-shallying, and yielding to the fervent entreaties of Tom Durfy, had consented to name the happy day.
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She _would_ have some little ways of her own about it, however, and instead of being married in the country, insisted on the nuptial knot being tied in Dublin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She _would_ have some little ways of her own about it, however, and instead of being married in the country, insisted on the nuptial knot being tied in Dublin.
the state of being honored
From this reading “I believe I have the honour of addressing Mister Durfy, sir?”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She _would_ have some little ways of her own about it, however, and instead of being married in the country, insisted on the nuptial knot being tied in Dublin.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I believe I have the honour of addressing Mister Durfy, sir?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She _would_ have some little ways of her own about it, however, and instead of being married in the country, insisted on the nuptial knot being tied in Dublin.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading She _would_ have some little ways of her own about it, however, and instead of being married in the country, insisted on the nuptial knot being tied in Dublin.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading She _would_ have some little ways of her own about it, however, and instead of being married in the country, insisted on the nuptial knot being tied in Dublin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She _would_ have some little ways of her own about it, however, and instead of being married in the country, insisted on the nuptial knot being tied in Dublin.
knotnounUS /nɑːt/
a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading She _would_ have some little ways of her own about it, however, and instead of being married in the country, insisted on the nuptial knot being tied in Dublin.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The fat and fair Widow Flanagan had, at length, given up shilly-shallying, and yielding to the fervent entreaties of Tom Durfy, had consented to name the happy day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She _would_ have some little ways of her own about it, however, and instead of being married in the country, insisted on the nuptial knot being tied in Dublin.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
joined in matrimony
From this reading She _would_ have some little ways of her own about it, however, and instead of being married in the country, insisted on the nuptial knot being tied in Dublin.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
metropolitanadjectiveUS /ˌmetrəˈpɑːlətən/
relating to or characteristic of a metropolis
From this reading Thither the widow repaired with her swain to complete the stipulated time of residence within some metropolitan parish before the wedding could take place.
MisternounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I believe I have the honour of addressing Mister Durfy, sir?”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The fat and fair Widow Flanagan had, at length, given up shilly-shallying, and yielding to the fervent entreaties of Tom Durfy, had consented to name the happy day.
nuptialadjectiveUS /ˈnʌptʃəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading She _would_ have some little ways of her own about it, however, and instead of being married in the country, insisted on the nuptial knot being tied in Dublin.
odd-looking
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From this reading In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fat and fair Widow Flanagan had, at length, given up shilly-shallying, and yielding to the fervent entreaties of Tom Durfy, had consented to name the happy day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She _would_ have some little ways of her own about it, however, and instead of being married in the country, insisted on the nuptial knot being tied in Dublin.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She _would_ have some little ways of her own about it, however, and instead of being married in the country, insisted on the nuptial knot being tied in Dublin.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading Thither the widow repaired with her swain to complete the stipulated time of residence within some metropolitan parish before the wedding could take place.
a human being
From this reading In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Thither the widow repaired with her swain to complete the stipulated time of residence within some metropolitan parish before the wedding could take place.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Thither the widow repaired with her swain to complete the stipulated time of residence within some metropolitan parish before the wedding could take place.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Thither the widow repaired with her swain to complete the stipulated time of residence within some metropolitan parish before the wedding could take place.
shawlnounUS /ʃɔːl/
cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She _would_ have some little ways of her own about it, however, and instead of being married in the country, insisted on the nuptial knot being tied in Dublin.
shilly-shallying
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From this reading The fat and fair Widow Flanagan had, at length, given up shilly-shallying, and yielding to the fervent entreaties of Tom Durfy, had consented to name the happy day.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
term of address for a man
From this reading “I believe I have the honour of addressing Mister Durfy, sir?”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She _would_ have some little ways of her own about it, however, and instead of being married in the country, insisted on the nuptial knot being tied in Dublin.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
stipulatedverbUS /ˈstɪpjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “stipulate” — specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
From this reading Thither the widow repaired with her swain to complete the stipulated time of residence within some metropolitan parish before the wedding could take place.
swainnounUS /sweɪn/
a man who is the lover of a man or woman
From this reading Thither the widow repaired with her swain to complete the stipulated time of residence within some metropolitan parish before the wedding could take place.
in a swift manner
From this reading In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
carry out
From this reading Thither the widow repaired with her swain to complete the stipulated time of residence within some metropolitan parish before the wedding could take place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fat and fair Widow Flanagan had, at length, given up shilly-shallying, and yielding to the fervent entreaties of Tom Durfy, had consented to name the happy day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Thither the widow repaired with her swain to complete the stipulated time of residence within some metropolitan parish before the wedding could take place.
bound or secured closely
From this reading She _would_ have some little ways of her own about it, however, and instead of being married in the country, insisted on the nuptial knot being tied in Dublin.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Thither the widow repaired with her swain to complete the stipulated time of residence within some metropolitan parish before the wedding could take place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fat and fair Widow Flanagan had, at length, given up shilly-shallying, and yielding to the fervent entreaties of Tom Durfy, had consented to name the happy day.
male cat
From this reading The fat and fair Widow Flanagan had, at length, given up shilly-shallying, and yielding to the fervent entreaties of Tom Durfy, had consented to name the happy day.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The fat and fair Widow Flanagan had, at length, given up shilly-shallying, and yielding to the fervent entreaties of Tom Durfy, had consented to name the happy day.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading She _would_ have some little ways of her own about it, however, and instead of being married in the country, insisted on the nuptial knot being tied in Dublin.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Thither the widow repaired with her swain to complete the stipulated time of residence within some metropolitan parish before the wedding could take place.
at the time that
From this reading In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
which person or people
From this reading In the meanwhile they enjoyed all the gaiety the capital presented, the time glided swiftly by, and Tom was within a day of being made a happy man, when, as he was hastening to the lodgings of the fair widow, who was waiting with her bonnet and shawl on to be escorted to the botanical gardens at Glasnevin, he was accosted by an odd-looking person of somewhat sinister aspect.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading The fat and fair Widow Flanagan had, at length, given up shilly-shallying, and yielding to the fervent entreaties of Tom Durfy, had consented to name the happy day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thither the widow repaired with her swain to complete the stipulated time of residence within some metropolitan parish before the wedding could take place.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Thither the widow repaired with her swain to complete the stipulated time of residence within some metropolitan parish before the wedding could take place.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She _would_ have some little ways of her own about it, however, and instead of being married in the country, insisted on the nuptial knot being tied in Dublin.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading The fat and fair Widow Flanagan had, at length, given up shilly-shallying, and yielding to the fervent entreaties of Tom Durfy, had consented to name the happy day.
