Chapter IX

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

From this reading "Sure, we've room and to spare for a strong lad like you," Patrick had told Danny; and Bee had said, "'Twould be a shame for Mary Ellen and Kathleen to be separated so sudden-like."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The kettle was bubbling cheerfully over the burning peat in the fireplace; the cement floor of the kitchen was spotlessly clean; and Patrick, Bee's husband, was making the children feel quite at home as he talked with them about Donegal and laughed heartily over their little stories.

(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 Danny, Kathleen and Mary Ellen had arrived at the station with the two grandmothers the night before, and nothing would do but they must all leave the train together.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading So Uncle Barney took the two grandmothers home with him to Killaraght, while Danny and Kathleen went with Mary Ellen to visit Cousin Bee before going on with their journey,—Kathleen to Kilkenny, and Danny to Queenstown, where he was to take the steamer for America.

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

From this reading COUSIN BEE'S FARM IN TONROE It was an April morning at Cousin Bee's little farm-house in Tonroe.

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

From this reading The kettle was bubbling cheerfully over the burning peat in the fireplace; the cement floor of the kitchen was spotlessly clean; and Patrick, Bee's husband, was making the children feel quite at home as he talked with them about Donegal and laughed heartily over their little stories.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading COUSIN BEE'S FARM IN TONROE It was an April morning at Cousin Bee's little farm-house in Tonroe.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Danny, Kathleen and Mary Ellen had arrived at the station with the two grandmothers the night before, and nothing would do but they must all leave the train together.

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

From this reading The kettle was bubbling cheerfully over the burning peat in the fireplace; the cement floor of the kitchen was spotlessly clean; and Patrick, Bee's husband, was making the children feel quite at home as he talked with them about Donegal and laughed heartily over their little stories.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading COUSIN BEE'S FARM IN TONROE It was an April morning at Cousin Bee's little farm-house in Tonroe.

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From this reading So Uncle Barney took the two grandmothers home with him to Killaraght, while Danny and Kathleen went with Mary Ellen to visit Cousin Bee before going on with their journey,—Kathleen to Kilkenny, and Danny to Queenstown, where he was to take the steamer for America.

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

From this reading "Sure, we've room and to spare for a strong lad like you," Patrick had told Danny; and Bee had said, "'Twould be a shame for Mary Ellen and Kathleen to be separated so sudden-like."

any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading "Sure, we've room and to spare for a strong lad like you," Patrick had told Danny; and Bee had said, "'Twould be a shame for Mary Ellen and Kathleen to be separated so sudden-like."

possessive form of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading COUSIN BEE'S FARM IN TONROE It was an April morning at Cousin Bee's little farm-house in Tonroe.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Danny, Kathleen and Mary Ellen had arrived at the station with the two grandmothers the night before, and nothing would do but they must all leave the train together.

emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation

From this reading The kettle was bubbling cheerfully over the burning peat in the fireplace; the cement floor of the kitchen was spotlessly clean; and Patrick, Bee's husband, was making the children feel quite at home as he talked with them about Donegal and laughed heartily over their little stories.

the act of burning something

From this reading The kettle was bubbling cheerfully over the burning peat in the fireplace; the cement floor of the kitchen was spotlessly clean; and Patrick, Bee's husband, was making the children feel quite at home as he talked with them about Donegal and laughed heartily over their little stories.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Danny, Kathleen and Mary Ellen had arrived at the station with the two grandmothers the night before, and nothing would do but they must all leave the train together.

concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement

From this reading The kettle was bubbling cheerfully over the burning peat in the fireplace; the cement floor of the kitchen was spotlessly clean; and Patrick, Bee's husband, was making the children feel quite at home as he talked with them about Donegal and laughed heartily over their little stories.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading The kettle was bubbling cheerfully over the burning peat in the fireplace; the cement floor of the kitchen was spotlessly clean; and Patrick, Bee's husband, was making the children feel quite at home as he talked with them about Donegal and laughed heartily over their little stories.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The kettle was bubbling cheerfully over the burning peat in the fireplace; the cement floor of the kitchen was spotlessly clean; and Patrick, Bee's husband, was making the children feel quite at home as he talked with them about Donegal and laughed heartily over their little stories.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading The kettle was bubbling cheerfully over the burning peat in the fireplace; the cement floor of the kitchen was spotlessly clean; and Patrick, Bee's husband, was making the children feel quite at home as he talked with them about Donegal and laughed heartily over their little stories.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading COUSIN BEE'S FARM IN TONROE It was an April morning at Cousin Bee's little farm-house in Tonroe.

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From this reading Danny, Kathleen and Mary Ellen had arrived at the station with the two grandmothers the night before, and nothing would do but they must all leave the train together.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Danny, Kathleen and Mary Ellen had arrived at the station with the two grandmothers the night before, and nothing would do but they must all leave the train together.

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From this reading The kettle was bubbling cheerfully over the burning peat in the fireplace; the cement floor of the kitchen was spotlessly clean; and Patrick, Bee's husband, was making the children feel quite at home as he talked with them about Donegal and laughed heartily over their little stories.

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From this reading Danny, Kathleen and Mary Ellen had arrived at the station with the two grandmothers the night before, and nothing would do but they must all leave the train together.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading COUSIN BEE'S FARM IN TONROE It was an April morning at Cousin Bee's little farm-house in Tonroe.

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From this reading COUSIN BEE'S FARM IN TONROE It was an April morning at Cousin Bee's little farm-house in Tonroe.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading The kettle was bubbling cheerfully over the burning peat in the fireplace; the cement floor of the kitchen was spotlessly clean; and Patrick, Bee's husband, was making the children feel quite at home as he talked with them about Donegal and laughed heartily over their little stories.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading The kettle was bubbling cheerfully over the burning peat in the fireplace; the cement floor of the kitchen was spotlessly clean; and Patrick, Bee's husband, was making the children feel quite at home as he talked with them about Donegal and laughed heartily over their little stories.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The kettle was bubbling cheerfully over the burning peat in the fireplace; the cement floor of the kitchen was spotlessly clean; and Patrick, Bee's husband, was making the children feel quite at home as he talked with them about Donegal and laughed heartily over their little stories.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Sure, we've room and to spare for a strong lad like you," Patrick had told Danny; and Bee had said, "'Twould be a shame for Mary Ellen and Kathleen to be separated so sudden-like."

the act of departing

From this reading So Uncle Barney took the two grandmothers home with him to Killaraght, while Danny and Kathleen went with Mary Ellen to visit Cousin Bee before going on with their journey,—Kathleen to Kilkenny, and Danny to Queenstown, where he was to take the steamer for America.

plural of “grandmother” — the mother of your father or mother

From this reading Danny, Kathleen and Mary Ellen had arrived at the station with the two grandmothers the night before, and nothing would do but they must all leave the train together.

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

From this reading Danny, Kathleen and Mary Ellen had arrived at the station with the two grandmothers the night before, and nothing would do but they must all leave the train together.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The kettle was bubbling cheerfully over the burning peat in the fireplace; the cement floor of the kitchen was spotlessly clean; and Patrick, Bee's husband, was making the children feel quite at home as he talked with them about Donegal and laughed heartily over their little stories.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading The kettle was bubbling cheerfully over the burning peat in the fireplace; the cement floor of the kitchen was spotlessly clean; and Patrick, Bee's husband, was making the children feel quite at home as he talked with them about Donegal and laughed heartily over their little stories.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading So Uncle Barney took the two grandmothers home with him to Killaraght, while Danny and Kathleen went with Mary Ellen to visit Cousin Bee before going on with their journey,—Kathleen to Kilkenny, and Danny to Queenstown, where he was to take the steamer for America.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The kettle was bubbling cheerfully over the burning peat in the fireplace; the cement floor of the kitchen was spotlessly clean; and Patrick, Bee's husband, was making the children feel quite at home as he talked with them about Donegal and laughed heartily over their little stories.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading The kettle was bubbling cheerfully over the burning peat in the fireplace; the cement floor of the kitchen was spotlessly clean; and Patrick, Bee's husband, was making the children feel quite at home as he talked with them about Donegal and laughed heartily over their little stories.

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

From this reading COUSIN BEE'S FARM IN TONROE It was an April morning at Cousin Bee's little farm-house in Tonroe.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading COUSIN BEE'S FARM IN TONROE It was an April morning at Cousin Bee's little farm-house in Tonroe.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading So Uncle Barney took the two grandmothers home with him to Killaraght, while Danny and Kathleen went with Mary Ellen to visit Cousin Bee before going on with their journey,—Kathleen to Kilkenny, and Danny to Queenstown, where he was to take the steamer for America.

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From this reading Danny, Kathleen and Mary Ellen had arrived at the station with the two grandmothers the night before, and nothing would do but they must all leave the train together.

a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid

From this reading The kettle was bubbling cheerfully over the burning peat in the fireplace; the cement floor of the kitchen was spotlessly clean; and Patrick, Bee's husband, was making the children feel quite at home as he talked with them about Donegal and laughed heartily over their little stories.

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From this reading So Uncle Barney took the two grandmothers home with him to Killaraght, while Danny and Kathleen went with Mary Ellen to visit Cousin Bee before going on with their journey,—Kathleen to Kilkenny, and Danny to Queenstown, where he was to take the steamer for America.

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

From this reading So Uncle Barney took the two grandmothers home with him to Killaraght, while Danny and Kathleen went with Mary Ellen to visit Cousin Bee before going on with their journey,—Kathleen to Kilkenny, and Danny to Queenstown, where he was to take the steamer for America.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading The kettle was bubbling cheerfully over the burning peat in the fireplace; the cement floor of the kitchen was spotlessly clean; and Patrick, Bee's husband, was making the children feel quite at home as he talked with them about Donegal and laughed heartily over their little stories.

a boy or man

From this reading "Sure, we've room and to spare for a strong lad like you," Patrick had told Danny; and Bee had said, "'Twould be a shame for Mary Ellen and Kathleen to be separated so sudden-like."

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading The kettle was bubbling cheerfully over the burning peat in the fireplace; the cement floor of the kitchen was spotlessly clean; and Patrick, Bee's husband, was making the children feel quite at home as he talked with them about Donegal and laughed heartily over their little stories.

go away from a place

From this reading Danny, Kathleen and Mary Ellen had arrived at the station with the two grandmothers the night before, and nothing would do but they must all leave the train together.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Sure, we've room and to spare for a strong lad like you," Patrick had told Danny; and Bee had said, "'Twould be a shame for Mary Ellen and Kathleen to be separated so sudden-like."

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading COUSIN BEE'S FARM IN TONROE It was an April morning at Cousin Bee's little farm-house in Tonroe.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The kettle was bubbling cheerfully over the burning peat in the fireplace; the cement floor of the kitchen was spotlessly clean; and Patrick, Bee's husband, was making the children feel quite at home as he talked with them about Donegal and laughed heartily over their little stories.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Danny, Kathleen and Mary Ellen had arrived at the station with the two grandmothers the night before, and nothing would do but they must all leave the train together.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading COUSIN BEE'S FARM IN TONROE It was an April morning at Cousin Bee's little farm-house in Tonroe.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Danny, Kathleen and Mary Ellen had arrived at the station with the two grandmothers the night before, and nothing would do but they must all leave the train together.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Danny, Kathleen and Mary Ellen had arrived at the station with the two grandmothers the night before, and nothing would do but they must all leave the train together.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Danny, Kathleen and Mary Ellen had arrived at the station with the two grandmothers the night before, and nothing would do but they must all leave the train together.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The kettle was bubbling cheerfully over the burning peat in the fireplace; the cement floor of the kitchen was spotlessly clean; and Patrick, Bee's husband, was making the children feel quite at home as he talked with them about Donegal and laughed heartily over their little stories.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So Uncle Barney took the two grandmothers home with him to Killaraght, while Danny and Kathleen went with Mary Ellen to visit Cousin Bee before going on with their journey,—Kathleen to Kilkenny, and Danny to Queenstown, where he was to take the steamer for America.

above and across; more than

From this reading The kettle was bubbling cheerfully over the burning peat in the fireplace; the cement floor of the kitchen was spotlessly clean; and Patrick, Bee's husband, was making the children feel quite at home as he talked with them about Donegal and laughed heartily over their little stories.

Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century

From this reading The kettle was bubbling cheerfully over the burning peat in the fireplace; the cement floor of the kitchen was spotlessly clean; and Patrick, Bee's husband, was making the children feel quite at home as he talked with them about Donegal and laughed heartily over their little stories.

partially carbonized vegetable matter saturated with water; can be used as a fuel when dried

From this reading The kettle was bubbling cheerfully over the burning peat in the fireplace; the cement floor of the kitchen was spotlessly clean; and Patrick, Bee's husband, was making the children feel quite at home as he talked with them about Donegal and laughed heartily over their little stories.

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

From this reading So Uncle Barney took the two grandmothers home with him to Killaraght, while Danny and Kathleen went with Mary Ellen to visit Cousin Bee before going on with their journey,—Kathleen to Kilkenny, and Danny to Queenstown, where he was to take the steamer for America.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The kettle was bubbling cheerfully over the burning peat in the fireplace; the cement floor of the kitchen was spotlessly clean; and Patrick, Bee's husband, was making the children feel quite at home as he talked with them about Donegal and laughed heartily over their little stories.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading "Sure, we've room and to spare for a strong lad like you," Patrick had told Danny; and Bee had said, "'Twould be a shame for Mary Ellen and Kathleen to be separated so sudden-like."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Sure, we've room and to spare for a strong lad like you," Patrick had told Danny; and Bee had said, "'Twould be a shame for Mary Ellen and Kathleen to be separated so sudden-like."

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading "Sure, we've room and to spare for a strong lad like you," Patrick had told Danny; and Bee had said, "'Twould be a shame for Mary Ellen and Kathleen to be separated so sudden-like."

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading "Sure, we've room and to spare for a strong lad like you," Patrick had told Danny; and Bee had said, "'Twould be a shame for Mary Ellen and Kathleen to be separated so sudden-like."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Sure, we've room and to spare for a strong lad like you," Patrick had told Danny; and Bee had said, "'Twould be a shame for Mary Ellen and Kathleen to be separated so sudden-like."

refrain from harming

From this reading "Sure, we've room and to spare for a strong lad like you," Patrick had told Danny; and Bee had said, "'Twould be a shame for Mary Ellen and Kathleen to be separated so sudden-like."

in a spotless manner

From this reading The kettle was bubbling cheerfully over the burning peat in the fireplace; the cement floor of the kitchen was spotlessly clean; and Patrick, Bee's husband, was making the children feel quite at home as he talked with them about Donegal and laughed heartily over their little stories.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Danny, Kathleen and Mary Ellen had arrived at the station with the two grandmothers the night before, and nothing would do but they must all leave the train together.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading So Uncle Barney took the two grandmothers home with him to Killaraght, while Danny and Kathleen went with Mary Ellen to visit Cousin Bee before going on with their journey,—Kathleen to Kilkenny, and Danny to Queenstown, where he was to take the steamer for America.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The kettle was bubbling cheerfully over the burning peat in the fireplace; the cement floor of the kitchen was spotlessly clean; and Patrick, Bee's husband, was making the children feel quite at home as he talked with them about Donegal and laughed heartily over their little stories.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading "Sure, we've room and to spare for a strong lad like you," Patrick had told Danny; and Bee had said, "'Twould be a shame for Mary Ellen and Kathleen to be separated so sudden-like."

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From this reading "Sure, we've room and to spare for a strong lad like you," Patrick had told Danny; and Bee had said, "'Twould be a shame for Mary Ellen and Kathleen to be separated so sudden-like."

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "Sure, we've room and to spare for a strong lad like you," Patrick had told Danny; and Bee had said, "'Twould be a shame for Mary Ellen and Kathleen to be separated so sudden-like."

carry out

From this reading So Uncle Barney took the two grandmothers home with him to Killaraght, while Danny and Kathleen went with Mary Ellen to visit Cousin Bee before going on with their journey,—Kathleen to Kilkenny, and Danny to Queenstown, where he was to take the steamer for America.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading The kettle was bubbling cheerfully over the burning peat in the fireplace; the cement floor of the kitchen was spotlessly clean; and Patrick, Bee's husband, was making the children feel quite at home as he talked with them about Donegal and laughed heartily over their little stories.

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

From this reading The kettle was bubbling cheerfully over the burning peat in the fireplace; the cement floor of the kitchen was spotlessly clean; and Patrick, Bee's husband, was making the children feel quite at home as he talked with them about Donegal and laughed heartily over their little stories.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The kettle was bubbling cheerfully over the burning peat in the fireplace; the cement floor of the kitchen was spotlessly clean; and Patrick, Bee's husband, was making the children feel quite at home as he talked with them about Donegal and laughed heartily over their little stories.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The kettle was bubbling cheerfully over the burning peat in the fireplace; the cement floor of the kitchen was spotlessly clean; and Patrick, Bee's husband, was making the children feel quite at home as he talked with them about Donegal and laughed heartily over their little stories.

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

From this reading Danny, Kathleen and Mary Ellen had arrived at the station with the two grandmothers the night before, and nothing would do but they must all leave the train together.

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

From this reading "Sure, we've room and to spare for a strong lad like you," Patrick had told Danny; and Bee had said, "'Twould be a shame for Mary Ellen and Kathleen to be separated so sudden-like."

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Danny, Kathleen and Mary Ellen had arrived at the station with the two grandmothers the night before, and nothing would do but they must all leave the train together.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "Sure, we've room and to spare for a strong lad like you," Patrick had told Danny; and Bee had said, "'Twould be a shame for Mary Ellen and Kathleen to be separated so sudden-like."

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From this reading COUSIN BEE'S FARM IN TONROE It was an April morning at Cousin Bee's little farm-house in Tonroe.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading So Uncle Barney took the two grandmothers home with him to Killaraght, while Danny and Kathleen went with Mary Ellen to visit Cousin Bee before going on with their journey,—Kathleen to Kilkenny, and Danny to Queenstown, where he was to take the steamer for America.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Danny, Kathleen and Mary Ellen had arrived at the station with the two grandmothers the night before, and nothing would do but they must all leave the train together.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Danny, Kathleen and Mary Ellen had arrived at the station with the two grandmothers the night before, and nothing would do but they must all leave the train together.

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

From this reading "Sure, we've room and to spare for a strong lad like you," Patrick had told Danny; and Bee had said, "'Twould be a shame for Mary Ellen and Kathleen to be separated so sudden-like."

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading So Uncle Barney took the two grandmothers home with him to Killaraght, while Danny and Kathleen went with Mary Ellen to visit Cousin Bee before going on with their journey,—Kathleen to Kilkenny, and Danny to Queenstown, where he was to take the steamer for America.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading So Uncle Barney took the two grandmothers home with him to Killaraght, while Danny and Kathleen went with Mary Ellen to visit Cousin Bee before going on with their journey,—Kathleen to Kilkenny, and Danny to Queenstown, where he was to take the steamer for America.

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

From this reading COUSIN BEE'S FARM IN TONROE It was an April morning at Cousin Bee's little farm-house in Tonroe.

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From this reading "Sure, we've room and to spare for a strong lad like you," Patrick had told Danny; and Bee had said, "'Twould be a shame for Mary Ellen and Kathleen to be separated so sudden-like."

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading So Uncle Barney took the two grandmothers home with him to Killaraght, while Danny and Kathleen went with Mary Ellen to visit Cousin Bee before going on with their journey,—Kathleen to Kilkenny, and Danny to Queenstown, where he was to take the steamer for America.

in or at the place that

From this reading So Uncle Barney took the two grandmothers home with him to Killaraght, while Danny and Kathleen went with Mary Ellen to visit Cousin Bee before going on with their journey,—Kathleen to Kilkenny, and Danny to Queenstown, where he was to take the steamer for America.

during the time that

From this reading So Uncle Barney took the two grandmothers home with him to Killaraght, while Danny and Kathleen went with Mary Ellen to visit Cousin Bee before going on with their journey,—Kathleen to Kilkenny, and Danny to Queenstown, where he was to take the steamer for America.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The kettle was bubbling cheerfully over the burning peat in the fireplace; the cement floor of the kitchen was spotlessly clean; and Patrick, Bee's husband, was making the children feel quite at home as he talked with them about Donegal and laughed heartily over their little stories.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Danny, Kathleen and Mary Ellen had arrived at the station with the two grandmothers the night before, and nothing would do but they must all leave the train together.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Sure, we've room and to spare for a strong lad like you," Patrick had told Danny; and Bee had said, "'Twould be a shame for Mary Ellen and Kathleen to be separated so sudden-like."