used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Disastrous!" she said in a tragic voice, to the Rector of Knockceoil parish.
adoptionnounUS /əˈdɑːpʃən/
the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
From this reading It is, or should be, superfluous to say that Miss Frederica Coppinger viewed with disfavour, that was the more poignant for its helplessness, Larry's adoption and assimilation by the Mangan family.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "If he were a Protestant it wouldn't matter so much; but, as things are, for _him_ to be thrown among these second-rate, Nationalistic, Roman Catholics--!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is, or should be, superfluous to say that Miss Frederica Coppinger viewed with disfavour, that was the more poignant for its helplessness, Larry's adoption and assimilation by the Mangan family.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If he were a Protestant it wouldn't matter so much; but, as things are, for _him_ to be thrown among these second-rate, Nationalistic, Roman Catholics--!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "If he were a Protestant it wouldn't matter so much; but, as things are, for _him_ to be thrown among these second-rate, Nationalistic, Roman Catholics--!"
assimilationnounUS /əˌsɪməˈleɪʃən/
the state of being assimilated; people of different backgrounds come to see themselves as part of a larger national family
From this reading It is, or should be, superfluous to say that Miss Frederica Coppinger viewed with disfavour, that was the more poignant for its helplessness, Larry's adoption and assimilation by the Mangan family.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is, or should be, superfluous to say that Miss Frederica Coppinger viewed with disfavour, that was the more poignant for its helplessness, Larry's adoption and assimilation by the Mangan family.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading She had indeed beaten her biggest drum, and she knew it.
biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She had indeed beaten her biggest drum, and she knew it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "If he were a Protestant it wouldn't matter so much; but, as things are, for _him_ to be thrown among these second-rate, Nationalistic, Roman Catholics--!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is, or should be, superfluous to say that Miss Frederica Coppinger viewed with disfavour, that was the more poignant for its helplessness, Larry's adoption and assimilation by the Mangan family.
CatholicsnounUS /ˈkæθlɪks/
plural of “catholic” — a member of a Catholic church
From this reading "If he were a Protestant it wouldn't matter so much; but, as things are, for _him_ to be thrown among these second-rate, Nationalistic, Roman Catholics--!"
Coppinger
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From this reading It is, or should be, superfluous to say that Miss Frederica Coppinger viewed with disfavour, that was the more poignant for its helplessness, Larry's adoption and assimilation by the Mangan family.
Coppinger's
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From this reading The intensity of Miss Coppinger's emotions silenced him.
DisastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading "Disastrous!" she said in a tragic voice, to the Rector of Knockceoil parish.
disfavournoun
the state of being out of favor
From this reading It is, or should be, superfluous to say that Miss Frederica Coppinger viewed with disfavour, that was the more poignant for its helplessness, Larry's adoption and assimilation by the Mangan family.
drumnounUS /drʌm/
a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading She had indeed beaten her biggest drum, and she knew it.
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading The intensity of Miss Coppinger's emotions silenced him.
a social unit living together
From this reading It is, or should be, superfluous to say that Miss Frederica Coppinger viewed with disfavour, that was the more poignant for its helplessness, Larry's adoption and assimilation by the Mangan family.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is, or should be, superfluous to say that Miss Frederica Coppinger viewed with disfavour, that was the more poignant for its helplessness, Larry's adoption and assimilation by the Mangan family.
Frederica
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From this reading It is, or should be, superfluous to say that Miss Frederica Coppinger viewed with disfavour, that was the more poignant for its helplessness, Larry's adoption and assimilation by the Mangan family.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had indeed beaten her biggest drum, and she knew it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If he were a Protestant it wouldn't matter so much; but, as things are, for _him_ to be thrown among these second-rate, Nationalistic, Roman Catholics--!"
helplessnessnounUS /ˈhelpləsnəs/
powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
From this reading It is, or should be, superfluous to say that Miss Frederica Coppinger viewed with disfavour, that was the more poignant for its helplessness, Larry's adoption and assimilation by the Mangan family.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had indeed beaten her biggest drum, and she knew it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If he were a Protestant it wouldn't matter so much; but, as things are, for _him_ to be thrown among these second-rate, Nationalistic, Roman Catholics--!"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If he were a Protestant it wouldn't matter so much; but, as things are, for _him_ to be thrown among these second-rate, Nationalistic, Roman Catholics--!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Disastrous!" she said in a tragic voice, to the Rector of Knockceoil parish.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading She had indeed beaten her biggest drum, and she knew it.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading The intensity of Miss Coppinger's emotions silenced him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is, or should be, superfluous to say that Miss Frederica Coppinger viewed with disfavour, that was the more poignant for its helplessness, Larry's adoption and assimilation by the Mangan family.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is, or should be, superfluous to say that Miss Frederica Coppinger viewed with disfavour, that was the more poignant for its helplessness, Larry's adoption and assimilation by the Mangan family.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is, or should be, superfluous to say that Miss Frederica Coppinger viewed with disfavour, that was the more poignant for its helplessness, Larry's adoption and assimilation by the Mangan family.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She had indeed beaten her biggest drum, and she knew it.
Knockceoil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Disastrous!" she said in a tragic voice, to the Rector of Knockceoil parish.
Larry's
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From this reading It is, or should be, superfluous to say that Miss Frederica Coppinger viewed with disfavour, that was the more poignant for its helplessness, Larry's adoption and assimilation by the Mangan family.
Mangan
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From this reading It is, or should be, superfluous to say that Miss Frederica Coppinger viewed with disfavour, that was the more poignant for its helplessness, Larry's adoption and assimilation by the Mangan family.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "If he were a Protestant it wouldn't matter so much; but, as things are, for _him_ to be thrown among these second-rate, Nationalistic, Roman Catholics--!"
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It is, or should be, superfluous to say that Miss Frederica Coppinger viewed with disfavour, that was the more poignant for its helplessness, Larry's adoption and assimilation by the Mangan family.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is, or should be, superfluous to say that Miss Frederica Coppinger viewed with disfavour, that was the more poignant for its helplessness, Larry's adoption and assimilation by the Mangan family.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "If he were a Protestant it wouldn't matter so much; but, as things are, for _him_ to be thrown among these second-rate, Nationalistic, Roman Catholics--!"
NationalisticadjectiveUS /ˌnæʃənəˈlɪstɪk/
fanatically patriotic
From this reading "If he were a Protestant it wouldn't matter so much; but, as things are, for _him_ to be thrown among these second-rate, Nationalistic, Roman Catholics--!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Disastrous!" she said in a tragic voice, to the Rector of Knockceoil parish.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is, or should be, superfluous to say that Miss Frederica Coppinger viewed with disfavour, that was the more poignant for its helplessness, Larry's adoption and assimilation by the Mangan family.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading "Disastrous!" she said in a tragic voice, to the Rector of Knockceoil parish.
poignantadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪnjənt/
arousing affect
From this reading It is, or should be, superfluous to say that Miss Frederica Coppinger viewed with disfavour, that was the more poignant for its helplessness, Larry's adoption and assimilation by the Mangan family.
ProtestantnounUS /ˈprɑːtəstənt/
an adherent of Protestantism
From this reading "If he were a Protestant it wouldn't matter so much; but, as things are, for _him_ to be thrown among these second-rate, Nationalistic, Roman Catholics--!"
RectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading "Disastrous!" she said in a tragic voice, to the Rector of Knockceoil parish.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading "If he were a Protestant it wouldn't matter so much; but, as things are, for _him_ to be thrown among these second-rate, Nationalistic, Roman Catholics--!"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Disastrous!" she said in a tragic voice, to the Rector of Knockceoil parish.
express in words
From this reading It is, or should be, superfluous to say that Miss Frederica Coppinger viewed with disfavour, that was the more poignant for its helplessness, Larry's adoption and assimilation by the Mangan family.
second-rateadjective
moderate to inferior in quality
From this reading "If he were a Protestant it wouldn't matter so much; but, as things are, for _him_ to be thrown among these second-rate, Nationalistic, Roman Catholics--!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Disastrous!" she said in a tragic voice, to the Rector of Knockceoil parish.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is, or should be, superfluous to say that Miss Frederica Coppinger viewed with disfavour, that was the more poignant for its helplessness, Larry's adoption and assimilation by the Mangan family.
silencedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənst/
reduced to silence
From this reading The intensity of Miss Coppinger's emotions silenced him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "If he were a Protestant it wouldn't matter so much; but, as things are, for _him_ to be thrown among these second-rate, Nationalistic, Roman Catholics--!"
superfluousadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpərflwʌs/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading It is, or should be, superfluous to say that Miss Frederica Coppinger viewed with disfavour, that was the more poignant for its helplessness, Larry's adoption and assimilation by the Mangan family.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is, or should be, superfluous to say that Miss Frederica Coppinger viewed with disfavour, that was the more poignant for its helplessness, Larry's adoption and assimilation by the Mangan family.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is, or should be, superfluous to say that Miss Frederica Coppinger viewed with disfavour, that was the more poignant for its helplessness, Larry's adoption and assimilation by the Mangan family.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "If he were a Protestant it wouldn't matter so much; but, as things are, for _him_ to be thrown among these second-rate, Nationalistic, Roman Catholics--!"
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "If he were a Protestant it wouldn't matter so much; but, as things are, for _him_ to be thrown among these second-rate, Nationalistic, Roman Catholics--!"
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading "If he were a Protestant it wouldn't matter so much; but, as things are, for _him_ to be thrown among these second-rate, Nationalistic, Roman Catholics--!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is, or should be, superfluous to say that Miss Frederica Coppinger viewed with disfavour, that was the more poignant for its helplessness, Larry's adoption and assimilation by the Mangan family.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading "Disastrous!" she said in a tragic voice, to the Rector of Knockceoil parish.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading It is, or should be, superfluous to say that Miss Frederica Coppinger viewed with disfavour, that was the more poignant for its helplessness, Larry's adoption and assimilation by the Mangan family.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Disastrous!" she said in a tragic voice, to the Rector of Knockceoil parish.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is, or should be, superfluous to say that Miss Frederica Coppinger viewed with disfavour, that was the more poignant for its helplessness, Larry's adoption and assimilation by the Mangan family.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If he were a Protestant it wouldn't matter so much; but, as things are, for _him_ to be thrown among these second-rate, Nationalistic, Roman Catholics--!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is, or should be, superfluous to say that Miss Frederica Coppinger viewed with disfavour, that was the more poignant for its helplessness, Larry's adoption and assimilation by the Mangan family.
wouldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If he were a Protestant it wouldn't matter so much; but, as things are, for _him_ to be thrown among these second-rate, Nationalistic, Roman Catholics--!"
