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Lord Kilgobbin

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of Lord Kilgobbin is here in full — 260 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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AT 'TRINITY' It was while the two young men were seated at breakfast that the post arrived, bringing a number of country newspapers, for which, in one shape or other, Joe Atlee wrote something.
Indeed, he was an 'own correspondent,' dating from London, or Paris, or occasionally from Rome, with an easy freshness and a local colour that vouched for authenticity.
These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.
'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.
There is yet one thing he has never tried, which is to behave with a little courage.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Lord Kilgobbin

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of Lord Kilgobbin is here in full — 260 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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AT 'TRINITY' It was while the two young men were seated at breakfast that the post arrived, bringing a number of country newspapers, for which, in one shape or other, Joe Atlee wrote something.
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Indeed, he was an 'own correspondent,' dating from London, or Paris, or occasionally from Rome, with an easy freshness and a local colour that vouched for authenticity.
/ˌɪnˈdiːd hiː wɑːz æn oʊn ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənt ˈdeɪtɪŋ frʌm ˈlʌndən ɔːr ˈperɪs ɔːr əˈkeɪʒənəli frʌm roʊm wɪð æn ˈiːzi ˈfreʃnəs ənd ə ˈloʊkəl ˈkʌlər ðæt vaʊtʃt fɔːr ˌɔːθənˈtɪsɪti/
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These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.
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'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.
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There is yet one thing he has never tried, which is to behave with a little courage.
/ðer ɪz jet wʌn θɪŋ hiː hæz ˈnevər traɪd wɪtʃ ɪz tuː bɪˈheɪv wɪð ə ˈlɪtəl ˈkɜːrədʒ/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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aliases noun US /ˈeɪliəsɪz/

plural of “alias” — a name that has been assumed temporarily

From this reading “'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.”

authenticity noun US /ˌɔːθənˈtɪsɪti/

undisputed credibility

From this reading “Indeed, he was an 'own correspondent,' dating from London, or Paris, or occasionally from Rome, with an easy freshness and a local colour that vouched for authenticity.”

corresponds verb US /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndz/

third-person singular of “correspond” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading “'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.”

dating noun US /ˈdeɪtɪŋ/

use of chemical analysis to estimate the age of geological specimens

From this reading “Indeed, he was an 'own correspondent,' dating from London, or Paris, or occasionally from Rome, with an easy freshness and a local colour that vouched for authenticity.”

forger noun US /ˈfɔːrdʒər/

someone who operates a forge

From this reading “'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.”

hailing verb US /ˈheɪlɪŋ/

-ing form of “hail” — praise vociferously

From this reading “These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.”

O'Toole noun US /oʊˈtuːl/

British actor (born in Ireland in 1932)

From this reading “'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.”

vouched verb US /vaʊtʃt/

past form of “vouch” — give personal assurance; guarantee

From this reading “Indeed, he was an 'own correspondent,' dating from London, or Paris, or occasionally from Rome, with an easy freshness and a local colour that vouched for authenticity.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading AT 'TRINITY' It was while the two young men were seated at breakfast that the post arrived, bringing a number of country newspapers, for which, in one shape or other, Joe Atlee wrote something.

aliasesnounUS /ˈeɪliəsɪz/

plural of “alias” — a name that has been assumed temporarily

From this reading 'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.

aloudadverbUS /əˈlaʊd/

using the voice; not silently

From this reading 'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading Indeed, he was an 'own correspondent,' dating from London, or Paris, or occasionally from Rome, with an easy freshness and a local colour that vouched for authenticity.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Indeed, he was an 'own correspondent,' dating from London, or Paris, or occasionally from Rome, with an easy freshness and a local colour that vouched for authenticity.

arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/

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

From this reading AT 'TRINITY' It was while the two young men were seated at breakfast that the post arrived, bringing a number of country newspapers, for which, in one shape or other, Joe Atlee wrote something.

ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT 'TRINITY' It was while the two young men were seated at breakfast that the post arrived, bringing a number of country newspapers, for which, in one shape or other, Joe Atlee wrote something.

Atlee

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

From this reading AT 'TRINITY' It was while the two young men were seated at breakfast that the post arrived, bringing a number of country newspapers, for which, in one shape or other, Joe Atlee wrote something.

authenticitynounUS /ˌɔːθənˈtɪsɪti/

undisputed credibility

From this reading Indeed, he was an 'own correspondent,' dating from London, or Paris, or occasionally from Rome, with an easy freshness and a local colour that vouched for authenticity.

behaveverbUS /bɪˈheɪv/

behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading There is yet one thing he has never tried, which is to behave with a little courage.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

BoynenounUS /bɔɪn/

a battle in the War of the Grand Alliance in Ireland in 1690; William III defeated the deposed James II and so ended the Catholicism that had been reintroduced in England by the Stuarts

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/

eat an early morning meal

From this reading AT 'TRINITY' It was while the two young men were seated at breakfast that the post arrived, bringing a number of country newspapers, for which, in one shape or other, Joe Atlee wrote something.

Bridewell

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

From this reading 'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.

bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading AT 'TRINITY' It was while the two young men were seated at breakfast that the post arrived, bringing a number of country newspapers, for which, in one shape or other, Joe Atlee wrote something.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading 'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading 'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.

capableadjectiveUS /ˈkeɪpəbəl/

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

Carrickfergus

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

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

colouradjectiveUS /ˈkʌlər/

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading Indeed, he was an 'own correspondent,' dating from London, or Paris, or occasionally from Rome, with an easy freshness and a local colour that vouched for authenticity.

confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/

past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

controversynounUS /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

correspondentnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənt/

someone who communicates by means of letters

From this reading Indeed, he was an 'own correspondent,' dating from London, or Paris, or occasionally from Rome, with an easy freshness and a local colour that vouched for authenticity.

correspondsverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndz/

third-person singular of “correspond” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading 'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.

countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading AT 'TRINITY' It was while the two young men were seated at breakfast that the post arrived, bringing a number of country newspapers, for which, in one shape or other, Joe Atlee wrote something.

couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading There is yet one thing he has never tried, which is to behave with a little courage.

criedverbUS /kraɪd/

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading 'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.

curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

datingnounUS /ˈdeɪtɪŋ/

use of chemical analysis to estimate the age of geological specimens

From this reading Indeed, he was an 'own correspondent,' dating from London, or Paris, or occasionally from Rome, with an easy freshness and a local colour that vouched for authenticity.

deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/

superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Indeed, he was an 'own correspondent,' dating from London, or Paris, or occasionally from Rome, with an easy freshness and a local colour that vouched for authenticity.

emeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/

a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

factnounUS /fækt/

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

falseadjectiveUS /fɔːls/

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading 'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.

fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/

a boy or man

From this reading 'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.

filcher

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

From this reading 'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AT 'TRINITY' It was while the two young men were seated at breakfast that the post arrived, bringing a number of country newspapers, for which, in one shape or other, Joe Atlee wrote something.

forgernounUS /ˈfɔːrdʒər/

someone who operates a forge

From this reading 'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.

freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/

the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated

From this reading Indeed, he was an 'own correspondent,' dating from London, or Paris, or occasionally from Rome, with an easy freshness and a local colour that vouched for authenticity.

friendnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Indeed, he was an 'own correspondent,' dating from London, or Paris, or occasionally from Rome, with an easy freshness and a local colour that vouched for authenticity.

greennounUS /ɡriːn/

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

hailingverbUS /ˈheɪlɪŋ/

-ing form of “hail” — praise vociferously

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading 'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Indeed, he was an 'own correspondent,' dating from London, or Paris, or occasionally from Rome, with an easy freshness and a local colour that vouched for authenticity.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading 'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading AT 'TRINITY' It was while the two young men were seated at breakfast that the post arrived, bringing a number of country newspapers, for which, in one shape or other, Joe Atlee wrote something.

IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, he was an 'own correspondent,' dating from London, or Paris, or occasionally from Rome, with an easy freshness and a local colour that vouched for authenticity.

intemperancenoun

the quality of being intemperate

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading 'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AT 'TRINITY' It was while the two young men were seated at breakfast that the post arrived, bringing a number of country newspapers, for which, in one shape or other, Joe Atlee wrote something.

Joe

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

From this reading AT 'TRINITY' It was while the two young men were seated at breakfast that the post arrived, bringing a number of country newspapers, for which, in one shape or other, Joe Atlee wrote something.

journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/

plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

Kearney

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

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading 'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.

languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading There is yet one thing he has never tried, which is to behave with a little courage.

livedverbUS /lɪvd/

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading 'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.

localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading Indeed, he was an 'own correspondent,' dating from London, or Paris, or occasionally from Rome, with an easy freshness and a local colour that vouched for authenticity.

LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Indeed, he was an 'own correspondent,' dating from London, or Paris, or occasionally from Rome, with an easy freshness and a local colour that vouched for authenticity.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading 'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading AT 'TRINITY' It was while the two young men were seated at breakfast that the post arrived, bringing a number of country newspapers, for which, in one shape or other, Joe Atlee wrote something.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading There is yet one thing he has never tried, which is to behave with a little courage.

newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading AT 'TRINITY' It was while the two young men were seated at breakfast that the post arrived, bringing a number of country newspapers, for which, in one shape or other, Joe Atlee wrote something.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading AT 'TRINITY' It was while the two young men were seated at breakfast that the post arrived, bringing a number of country newspapers, for which, in one shape or other, Joe Atlee wrote something.

O'ToolenounUS /oʊˈtuːl/

British actor (born in Ireland in 1932)

From this reading 'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.

occasionallyadverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənəli/

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Indeed, he was an 'own correspondent,' dating from London, or Paris, or occasionally from Rome, with an easy freshness and a local colour that vouched for authenticity.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AT 'TRINITY' It was while the two young men were seated at breakfast that the post arrived, bringing a number of country newspapers, for which, in one shape or other, Joe Atlee wrote something.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading AT 'TRINITY' It was while the two young men were seated at breakfast that the post arrived, bringing a number of country newspapers, for which, in one shape or other, Joe Atlee wrote something.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading AT 'TRINITY' It was while the two young men were seated at breakfast that the post arrived, bringing a number of country newspapers, for which, in one shape or other, Joe Atlee wrote something.

orangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading AT 'TRINITY' It was while the two young men were seated at breakfast that the post arrived, bringing a number of country newspapers, for which, in one shape or other, Joe Atlee wrote something.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading 'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Indeed, he was an 'own correspondent,' dating from London, or Paris, or occasionally from Rome, with an easy freshness and a local colour that vouched for authenticity.

papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading Indeed, he was an 'own correspondent,' dating from London, or Paris, or occasionally from Rome, with an easy freshness and a local colour that vouched for authenticity.

PikenounUS /paɪk/

a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

politicaladjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

postverbUS /poʊst/

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading AT 'TRINITY' It was while the two young men were seated at breakfast that the post arrived, bringing a number of country newspapers, for which, in one shape or other, Joe Atlee wrote something.

readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading 'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.

RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/

capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War

From this reading 'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.

RomenounUS /roʊm/

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading Indeed, he was an 'own correspondent,' dating from London, or Paris, or occasionally from Rome, with an easy freshness and a local colour that vouched for authenticity.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading AT 'TRINITY' It was while the two young men were seated at breakfast that the post arrived, bringing a number of country newspapers, for which, in one shape or other, Joe Atlee wrote something.

secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading AT 'TRINITY' It was while the two young men were seated at breakfast that the post arrived, bringing a number of country newspapers, for which, in one shape or other, Joe Atlee wrote something.

signaturenounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃər/

your name written in your own handwriting

From this reading 'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.

signsnounUS /saɪnz/

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading 'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.

sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading 'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.

somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

a thing, without saying which

From this reading AT 'TRINITY' It was while the two young men were seated at breakfast that the post arrived, bringing a number of country newspapers, for which, in one shape or other, Joe Atlee wrote something.

standverbUS /stænd/

be standing; be upright

From this reading 'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

TerrynounUS /ˈteri/

English actress (1847-1928)

From this reading 'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AT 'TRINITY' It was while the two young men were seated at breakfast that the post arrived, bringing a number of country newspapers, for which, in one shape or other, Joe Atlee wrote something.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading AT 'TRINITY' It was while the two young men were seated at breakfast that the post arrived, bringing a number of country newspapers, for which, in one shape or other, Joe Atlee wrote something.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

thingnounUS /θɪŋ/

a special situation

From this reading There is yet one thing he has never tried, which is to behave with a little courage.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading 'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.

tintnounUS /tɪnt/

a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

Tipperary

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

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading There is yet one thing he has never tried, which is to behave with a little courage.

TRINITYnounUS /ˈtrɪnəti/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading AT 'TRINITY' It was while the two young men were seated at breakfast that the post arrived, bringing a number of country newspapers, for which, in one shape or other, Joe Atlee wrote something.

twonounUS /tuː/

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

From this reading AT 'TRINITY' It was while the two young men were seated at breakfast that the post arrived, bringing a number of country newspapers, for which, in one shape or other, Joe Atlee wrote something.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading 'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

violencenounUS /ˈvaɪələns/

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

vouchedverbUS /vaʊtʃt/

past form of “vouch” — give personal assurance; guarantee

From this reading Indeed, he was an 'own correspondent,' dating from London, or Paris, or occasionally from Rome, with an easy freshness and a local colour that vouched for authenticity.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading AT 'TRINITY' It was while the two young men were seated at breakfast that the post arrived, bringing a number of country newspapers, for which, in one shape or other, Joe Atlee wrote something.

WaternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading 'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading AT 'TRINITY' It was while the two young men were seated at breakfast that the post arrived, bringing a number of country newspapers, for which, in one shape or other, Joe Atlee wrote something.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading AT 'TRINITY' It was while the two young men were seated at breakfast that the post arrived, bringing a number of country newspapers, for which, in one shape or other, Joe Atlee wrote something.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading AT 'TRINITY' It was while the two young men were seated at breakfast that the post arrived, bringing a number of country newspapers, for which, in one shape or other, Joe Atlee wrote something.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading 'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.

Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading 'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Indeed, he was an 'own correspondent,' dating from London, or Paris, or occasionally from Rome, with an easy freshness and a local colour that vouched for authenticity.

witnessnounUS /ˈwɪtnəs/

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading 'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.

writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading These journals were of a very political tint, from emerald green to the deepest orange; and, indeed, between two of them--the _Tipperary Pike_ and the _Boyne Water_, hailing from Carrickfergus--there was a controversy of such violence and intemperance of language, that it was a curiosity to see the two papers on the same table: the fact being capable of explanation, that they were both written by Joe Atlee--a secret, however, that he had not confided even to his friend Kearney.

wroteverbUS /roʊt/

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading AT 'TRINITY' It was while the two young men were seated at breakfast that the post arrived, bringing a number of country newspapers, for which, in one shape or other, Joe Atlee wrote something.

yetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading There is yet one thing he has never tried, which is to behave with a little courage.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'Will that fellow that signs himself Terry O'Toole in the _Pike_ stand this?' cried Kearney, reading aloud from the _Boyne Water_:-- '"We know the man who corresponds with you under the signature of Terry O'Toole, and it is but one of the aliases under which he has lived since he came out of the Richmond Bridewell, filcher, forger, and false witness.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading AT 'TRINITY' It was while the two young men were seated at breakfast that the post arrived, bringing a number of country newspapers, for which, in one shape or other, Joe Atlee wrote something.

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