Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading This function had been ordained with, for object, the provision of a fund for the renovation of the parish church of Knock Ceoil, and was obviously a matter without interest for persons of another denomination.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.

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

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.

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

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading This function had been ordained with, for object, the provision of a fund for the renovation of the parish church of Knock Ceoil, and was obviously a matter without interest for persons of another denomination.

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

From this reading Lady Isabel, and Miss Coppinger, and others of their friends and neighbours slaved at the provision of munitions for it, as good women will slave at such enterprises, squandering energy on the construction of those by-products of the rag-bag that wen specially consecrated to charitable purposes by the ladies of their period.

moving or going or growing upward

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.

a shop where a variety of goods are sold

From this reading "No one will want to buy this rubbish," said Miss Coppinger, who never tried to deceive even herself, "but people will have to spend their money on something, and _we're_ not going to raffle bottles of brandy--as they did at that R.C. Bazaar in Riverstown!"

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.

plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading "No one will want to buy this rubbish," said Miss Coppinger, who never tried to deceive even herself, "but people will have to spend their money on something, and _we're_ not going to raffle bottles of brandy--as they did at that R.C. Bazaar in Riverstown!"

distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice

From this reading "No one will want to buy this rubbish," said Miss Coppinger, who never tried to deceive even herself, "but people will have to spend their money on something, and _we're_ not going to raffle bottles of brandy--as they did at that R.C. Bazaar in Riverstown!"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading "No one will want to buy this rubbish," said Miss Coppinger, who never tried to deceive even herself, "but people will have to spend their money on something, and _we're_ not going to raffle bottles of brandy--as they did at that R.C. Bazaar in Riverstown!"

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Lady Isabel, and Miss Coppinger, and others of their friends and neighbours slaved at the provision of munitions for it, as good women will slave at such enterprises, squandering energy on the construction of those by-products of the rag-bag that wen specially consecrated to charitable purposes by the ladies of their period.

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

From this reading Lady Isabel, and Miss Coppinger, and others of their friends and neighbours slaved at the provision of munitions for it, as good women will slave at such enterprises, squandering energy on the construction of those by-products of the rag-bag that wen specially consecrated to charitable purposes by the ladies of their period.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading "No one will want to buy this rubbish," said Miss Coppinger, who never tried to deceive even herself, "but people will have to spend their money on something, and _we're_ not going to raffle bottles of brandy--as they did at that R.C. Bazaar in Riverstown!"

an occurrence of something

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.

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

From this reading This function had been ordained with, for object, the provision of a fund for the renovation of the parish church of Knock Ceoil, and was obviously a matter without interest for persons of another denomination.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.

relating to or characterized by charity

From this reading Lady Isabel, and Miss Coppinger, and others of their friends and neighbours slaved at the provision of munitions for it, as good women will slave at such enterprises, squandering energy on the construction of those by-products of the rag-bag that wen specially consecrated to charitable purposes by the ladies of their period.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading This function had been ordained with, for object, the provision of a fund for the renovation of the parish church of Knock Ceoil, and was obviously a matter without interest for persons of another denomination.

solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose

From this reading Lady Isabel, and Miss Coppinger, and others of their friends and neighbours slaved at the provision of munitions for it, as good women will slave at such enterprises, squandering energy on the construction of those by-products of the rag-bag that wen specially consecrated to charitable purposes by the ladies of their period.

the act of constructing something

From this reading Lady Isabel, and Miss Coppinger, and others of their friends and neighbours slaved at the provision of munitions for it, as good women will slave at such enterprises, squandering energy on the construction of those by-products of the rag-bag that wen specially consecrated to charitable purposes by the ladies of their period.

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

From this reading People have said, retrospectively, that the rise of the Mangan family dated from the fall of Larry Coppinger into the Feorish River.

marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past

From this reading People have said, retrospectively, that the rise of the Mangan family dated from the fall of Larry Coppinger into the Feorish River.

be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading "No one will want to buy this rubbish," said Miss Coppinger, who never tried to deceive even herself, "but people will have to spend their money on something, and _we're_ not going to raffle bottles of brandy--as they did at that R.C. Bazaar in Riverstown!"

a group of religious congregations having its own organization and a distinctive faith

From this reading This function had been ordained with, for object, the provision of a fund for the renovation of the parish church of Knock Ceoil, and was obviously a matter without interest for persons of another denomination.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "No one will want to buy this rubbish," said Miss Coppinger, who never tried to deceive even herself, "but people will have to spend their money on something, and _we're_ not going to raffle bottles of brandy--as they did at that R.C. Bazaar in Riverstown!"

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading Lady Isabel, and Miss Coppinger, and others of their friends and neighbours slaved at the provision of munitions for it, as good women will slave at such enterprises, squandering energy on the construction of those by-products of the rag-bag that wen specially consecrated to charitable purposes by the ladies of their period.

plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Lady Isabel, and Miss Coppinger, and others of their friends and neighbours slaved at the provision of munitions for it, as good women will slave at such enterprises, squandering energy on the construction of those by-products of the rag-bag that wen specially consecrated to charitable purposes by the ladies of their period.

divisible by two

From this reading "No one will want to buy this rubbish," said Miss Coppinger, who never tried to deceive even herself, "but people will have to spend their money on something, and _we're_ not going to raffle bottles of brandy--as they did at that R.C. Bazaar in Riverstown!"

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading People have said, retrospectively, that the rise of the Mangan family dated from the fall of Larry Coppinger into the Feorish River.

a social unit living together

From this reading People have said, retrospectively, that the rise of the Mangan family dated from the fall of Larry Coppinger into the Feorish River.

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

From this reading People have said, retrospectively, that the rise of the Mangan family dated from the fall of Larry Coppinger into the Feorish River.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This function had been ordained with, for object, the provision of a fund for the renovation of the parish church of Knock Ceoil, and was obviously a matter without interest for persons of another denomination.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Lady Isabel, and Miss Coppinger, and others of their friends and neighbours slaved at the provision of munitions for it, as good women will slave at such enterprises, squandering energy on the construction of those by-products of the rag-bag that wen specially consecrated to charitable purposes by the ladies of their period.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading People have said, retrospectively, that the rise of the Mangan family dated from the fall of Larry Coppinger into the Feorish River.

(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

From this reading This function had been ordained with, for object, the provision of a fund for the renovation of the parish church of Knock Ceoil, and was obviously a matter without interest for persons of another denomination.

a reserve of money set aside for some purpose

From this reading This function had been ordained with, for object, the provision of a fund for the renovation of the parish church of Knock Ceoil, and was obviously a matter without interest for persons of another denomination.

the act of departing

From this reading "No one will want to buy this rubbish," said Miss Coppinger, who never tried to deceive even herself, "but people will have to spend their money on something, and _we're_ not going to raffle bottles of brandy--as they did at that R.C. Bazaar in Riverstown!"

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Lady Isabel, and Miss Coppinger, and others of their friends and neighbours slaved at the provision of munitions for it, as good women will slave at such enterprises, squandering energy on the construction of those by-products of the rag-bag that wen specially consecrated to charitable purposes by the ladies of their period.

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

From this reading This function had been ordained with, for object, the provision of a fund for the renovation of the parish church of Knock Ceoil, and was obviously a matter without interest for persons of another denomination.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading People have said, retrospectively, that the rise of the Mangan family dated from the fall of Larry Coppinger into the Feorish River.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading "No one will want to buy this rubbish," said Miss Coppinger, who never tried to deceive even herself, "but people will have to spend their money on something, and _we're_ not going to raffle bottles of brandy--as they did at that R.C. Bazaar in Riverstown!"

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

From this reading "No one will want to buy this rubbish," said Miss Coppinger, who never tried to deceive even herself, "but people will have to spend their money on something, and _we're_ not going to raffle bottles of brandy--as they did at that R.C. Bazaar in Riverstown!"

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading This function had been ordained with, for object, the provision of a fund for the renovation of the parish church of Knock Ceoil, and was obviously a matter without interest for persons of another denomination.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading People have said, retrospectively, that the rise of the Mangan family dated from the fall of Larry Coppinger into the Feorish River.

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

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.

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

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.

plural of “jerk” — a dull stupid fatuous person

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.

deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading This function had been ordained with, for object, the provision of a fund for the renovation of the parish church of Knock Ceoil, and was obviously a matter without interest for persons of another denomination.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Isabel, and Miss Coppinger, and others of their friends and neighbours slaved at the provision of munitions for it, as good women will slave at such enterprises, squandering energy on the construction of those by-products of the rag-bag that wen specially consecrated to charitable purposes by the ladies of their period.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.

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

From this reading People have said, retrospectively, that the rise of the Mangan family dated from the fall of Larry Coppinger into the Feorish River.

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

From this reading People have said, retrospectively, that the rise of the Mangan family dated from the fall of Larry Coppinger into the Feorish River.

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

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading This function had been ordained with, for object, the provision of a fund for the renovation of the parish church of Knock Ceoil, and was obviously a matter without interest for persons of another denomination.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Lady Isabel, and Miss Coppinger, and others of their friends and neighbours slaved at the provision of munitions for it, as good women will slave at such enterprises, squandering energy on the construction of those by-products of the rag-bag that wen specially consecrated to charitable purposes by the ladies of their period.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading "No one will want to buy this rubbish," said Miss Coppinger, who never tried to deceive even herself, "but people will have to spend their money on something, and _we're_ not going to raffle bottles of brandy--as they did at that R.C. Bazaar in Riverstown!"

used to form the superlative

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.

plural of “munition” — weapons considered collectively

From this reading Lady Isabel, and Miss Coppinger, and others of their friends and neighbours slaved at the provision of munitions for it, as good women will slave at such enterprises, squandering energy on the construction of those by-products of the rag-bag that wen specially consecrated to charitable purposes by the ladies of their period.

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Lady Isabel, and Miss Coppinger, and others of their friends and neighbours slaved at the provision of munitions for it, as good women will slave at such enterprises, squandering energy on the construction of those by-products of the rag-bag that wen specially consecrated to charitable purposes by the ladies of their period.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "No one will want to buy this rubbish," said Miss Coppinger, who never tried to deceive even herself, "but people will have to spend their money on something, and _we're_ not going to raffle bottles of brandy--as they did at that R.C. Bazaar in Riverstown!"

not any; not one

From this reading "No one will want to buy this rubbish," said Miss Coppinger, who never tried to deceive even herself, "but people will have to spend their money on something, and _we're_ not going to raffle bottles of brandy--as they did at that R.C. Bazaar in Riverstown!"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading This function had been ordained with, for object, the provision of a fund for the renovation of the parish church of Knock Ceoil, and was obviously a matter without interest for persons of another denomination.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading This function had been ordained with, for object, the provision of a fund for the renovation of the parish church of Knock Ceoil, and was obviously a matter without interest for persons of another denomination.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading People have said, retrospectively, that the rise of the Mangan family dated from the fall of Larry Coppinger into the Feorish River.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Lady Isabel, and Miss Coppinger, and others of their friends and neighbours slaved at the provision of munitions for it, as good women will slave at such enterprises, squandering energy on the construction of those by-products of the rag-bag that wen specially consecrated to charitable purposes by the ladies of their period.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.

fixed or established especially by order or command

From this reading This function had been ordained with, for object, the provision of a fund for the renovation of the parish church of Knock Ceoil, and was obviously a matter without interest for persons of another denomination.

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

From this reading Lady Isabel, and Miss Coppinger, and others of their friends and neighbours slaved at the provision of munitions for it, as good women will slave at such enterprises, squandering energy on the construction of those by-products of the rag-bag that wen specially consecrated to charitable purposes by the ladies of their period.

a local church community

From this reading This function had been ordained with, for object, the provision of a fund for the renovation of the parish church of Knock Ceoil, and was obviously a matter without interest for persons of another denomination.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading People have said, retrospectively, that the rise of the Mangan family dated from the fall of Larry Coppinger into the Feorish River.

capable of being perceived by the mind or senses

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.

an amount of time

From this reading Lady Isabel, and Miss Coppinger, and others of their friends and neighbours slaved at the provision of munitions for it, as good women will slave at such enterprises, squandering energy on the construction of those by-products of the rag-bag that wen specially consecrated to charitable purposes by the ladies of their period.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading This function had been ordained with, for object, the provision of a fund for the renovation of the parish church of Knock Ceoil, and was obviously a matter without interest for persons of another denomination.

a stipulated condition

From this reading This function had been ordained with, for object, the provision of a fund for the renovation of the parish church of Knock Ceoil, and was obviously a matter without interest for persons of another denomination.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Lady Isabel, and Miss Coppinger, and others of their friends and neighbours slaved at the provision of munitions for it, as good women will slave at such enterprises, squandering energy on the construction of those by-products of the rag-bag that wen specially consecrated to charitable purposes by the ladies of their period.

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading "No one will want to buy this rubbish," said Miss Coppinger, who never tried to deceive even herself, "but people will have to spend their money on something, and _we're_ not going to raffle bottles of brandy--as they did at that R.C. Bazaar in Riverstown!"

a lottery in which the prizes are goods rather than money

From this reading "No one will want to buy this rubbish," said Miss Coppinger, who never tried to deceive even herself, "but people will have to spend their money on something, and _we're_ not going to raffle bottles of brandy--as they did at that R.C. Bazaar in Riverstown!"

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

From this reading Lady Isabel, and Miss Coppinger, and others of their friends and neighbours slaved at the provision of munitions for it, as good women will slave at such enterprises, squandering energy on the construction of those by-products of the rag-bag that wen specially consecrated to charitable purposes by the ladies of their period.

the act of improving by renewing and restoring

From this reading This function had been ordained with, for object, the provision of a fund for the renovation of the parish church of Knock Ceoil, and was obviously a matter without interest for persons of another denomination.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.

in a manner contemplative of past events

From this reading People have said, retrospectively, that the rise of the Mangan family dated from the fall of Larry Coppinger into the Feorish River.

move upward

From this reading People have said, retrospectively, that the rise of the Mangan family dated from the fall of Larry Coppinger into the Feorish River.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading People have said, retrospectively, that the rise of the Mangan family dated from the fall of Larry Coppinger into the Feorish River.

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

From this reading "No one will want to buy this rubbish," said Miss Coppinger, who never tried to deceive even herself, "but people will have to spend their money on something, and _we're_ not going to raffle bottles of brandy--as they did at that R.C. Bazaar in Riverstown!"

worthless material that is to be disposed of

From this reading "No one will want to buy this rubbish," said Miss Coppinger, who never tried to deceive even herself, "but people will have to spend their money on something, and _we're_ not going to raffle bottles of brandy--as they did at that R.C. Bazaar in Riverstown!"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading People have said, retrospectively, that the rise of the Mangan family dated from the fall of Larry Coppinger into the Feorish River.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.

a person who is owned by someone

From this reading Lady Isabel, and Miss Coppinger, and others of their friends and neighbours slaved at the provision of munitions for it, as good women will slave at such enterprises, squandering energy on the construction of those by-products of the rag-bag that wen specially consecrated to charitable purposes by the ladies of their period.

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

From this reading Lady Isabel, and Miss Coppinger, and others of their friends and neighbours slaved at the provision of munitions for it, as good women will slave at such enterprises, squandering energy on the construction of those by-products of the rag-bag that wen specially consecrated to charitable purposes by the ladies of their period.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "No one will want to buy this rubbish," said Miss Coppinger, who never tried to deceive even herself, "but people will have to spend their money on something, and _we're_ not going to raffle bottles of brandy--as they did at that R.C. Bazaar in Riverstown!"

in a special manner

From this reading Lady Isabel, and Miss Coppinger, and others of their friends and neighbours slaved at the provision of munitions for it, as good women will slave at such enterprises, squandering energy on the construction of those by-products of the rag-bag that wen specially consecrated to charitable purposes by the ladies of their period.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading "No one will want to buy this rubbish," said Miss Coppinger, who never tried to deceive even herself, "but people will have to spend their money on something, and _we're_ not going to raffle bottles of brandy--as they did at that R.C. Bazaar in Riverstown!"

spending resources lavishly and wastefully

From this reading Lady Isabel, and Miss Coppinger, and others of their friends and neighbours slaved at the provision of munitions for it, as good women will slave at such enterprises, squandering energy on the construction of those by-products of the rag-bag that wen specially consecrated to charitable purposes by the ladies of their period.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Lady Isabel, and Miss Coppinger, and others of their friends and neighbours slaved at the provision of munitions for it, as good women will slave at such enterprises, squandering energy on the construction of those by-products of the rag-bag that wen specially consecrated to charitable purposes by the ladies of their period.

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

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading People have said, retrospectively, that the rise of the Mangan family dated from the fall of Larry Coppinger into the Feorish River.

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

From this reading People have said, retrospectively, that the rise of the Mangan family dated from the fall of Larry Coppinger into the Feorish River.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Lady Isabel, and Miss Coppinger, and others of their friends and neighbours slaved at the provision of munitions for it, as good women will slave at such enterprises, squandering energy on the construction of those by-products of the rag-bag that wen specially consecrated to charitable purposes by the ladies of their period.

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

From this reading "No one will want to buy this rubbish," said Miss Coppinger, who never tried to deceive even herself, "but people will have to spend their money on something, and _we're_ not going to raffle bottles of brandy--as they did at that R.C. Bazaar in Riverstown!"

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

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Lady Isabel, and Miss Coppinger, and others of their friends and neighbours slaved at the provision of munitions for it, as good women will slave at such enterprises, squandering energy on the construction of those by-products of the rag-bag that wen specially consecrated to charitable purposes by the ladies of their period.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.

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

From this reading Lady Isabel, and Miss Coppinger, and others of their friends and neighbours slaved at the provision of munitions for it, as good women will slave at such enterprises, squandering energy on the construction of those by-products of the rag-bag that wen specially consecrated to charitable purposes by the ladies of their period.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.

a general direction in which something tends to move

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading "No one will want to buy this rubbish," said Miss Coppinger, who never tried to deceive even herself, "but people will have to spend their money on something, and _we're_ not going to raffle bottles of brandy--as they did at that R.C. Bazaar in Riverstown!"

directed up

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "No one will want to buy this rubbish," said Miss Coppinger, who never tried to deceive even herself, "but people will have to spend their money on something, and _we're_ not going to raffle bottles of brandy--as they did at that R.C. Bazaar in Riverstown!"

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

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.

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From this reading "No one will want to buy this rubbish," said Miss Coppinger, who never tried to deceive even herself, "but people will have to spend their money on something, and _we're_ not going to raffle bottles of brandy--as they did at that R.C. Bazaar in Riverstown!"

a common cyst of the skin; filled with fatty matter (sebum) that is secreted by a sebaceous gland that has been blocked

From this reading Lady Isabel, and Miss Coppinger, and others of their friends and neighbours slaved at the provision of munitions for it, as good women will slave at such enterprises, squandering energy on the construction of those by-products of the rag-bag that wen specially consecrated to charitable purposes by the ladies of their period.

which person or people

From this reading "No one will want to buy this rubbish," said Miss Coppinger, who never tried to deceive even herself, "but people will have to spend their money on something, and _we're_ not going to raffle bottles of brandy--as they did at that R.C. Bazaar in Riverstown!"

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Lady Isabel, and Miss Coppinger, and others of their friends and neighbours slaved at the provision of munitions for it, as good women will slave at such enterprises, squandering energy on the construction of those by-products of the rag-bag that wen specially consecrated to charitable purposes by the ladies of their period.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This function had been ordained with, for object, the provision of a fund for the renovation of the parish church of Knock Ceoil, and was obviously a matter without interest for persons of another denomination.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading This function had been ordained with, for object, the provision of a fund for the renovation of the parish church of Knock Ceoil, and was obviously a matter without interest for persons of another denomination.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Lady Isabel, and Miss Coppinger, and others of their friends and neighbours slaved at the provision of munitions for it, as good women will slave at such enterprises, squandering energy on the construction of those by-products of the rag-bag that wen specially consecrated to charitable purposes by the ladies of their period.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading This may, or may not have been the case but it is certain that Mrs. Mangan's way through the world took at about this time an upward trend, and one of the most perceptible ascending jerks was the result of Lady Isabel Talbot-Lowry's Sale of Work.