used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her mind turned oftener to the church which stood on the side-road, beyond the home of Father Doyle, and her influence for a better life was remarkable with the younger generation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _THE KERRY DANCERS._ Nancy McVeigh treasured her disappointment over the visit to Chicago for many months, but only Katie Duncan and those who saw her daily knew of it.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading She was not the strong, self-reliant Nancy whom people had so long associated with the ramshackle inn of Monk Road.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading But her smile grew sweeter and her sympathies ran riot on every side where little troubles beset her less fortunate neighbors.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Her mind turned oftener to the church which stood on the side-road, beyond the home of Father Doyle, and her influence for a better life was remarkable with the younger generation.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Her mind turned oftener to the church which stood on the side-road, beyond the home of Father Doyle, and her influence for a better life was remarkable with the younger generation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _THE KERRY DANCERS._ Nancy McVeigh treasured her disappointment over the visit to Chicago for many months, but only Katie Duncan and those who saw her daily knew of it.
cataractnounUS /ˈkætərækt/
an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading _THE KERRY DANCERS._ Nancy McVeigh treasured her disappointment over the visit to Chicago for many months, but only Katie Duncan and those who saw her daily knew of it.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Her mind turned oftener to the church which stood on the side-road, beyond the home of Father Doyle, and her influence for a better life was remarkable with the younger generation.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading _THE KERRY DANCERS._ Nancy McVeigh treasured her disappointment over the visit to Chicago for many months, but only Katie Duncan and those who saw her daily knew of it.
DANCERSnounUS /ˈdænsərz/
plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally
From this reading _THE KERRY DANCERS._ Nancy McVeigh treasured her disappointment over the visit to Chicago for many months, but only Katie Duncan and those who saw her daily knew of it.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading _THE KERRY DANCERS._ Nancy McVeigh treasured her disappointment over the visit to Chicago for many months, but only Katie Duncan and those who saw her daily knew of it.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
Doyle
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From this reading Her mind turned oftener to the church which stood on the side-road, beyond the home of Father Doyle, and her influence for a better life was remarkable with the younger generation.
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading _THE KERRY DANCERS._ Nancy McVeigh treasured her disappointment over the visit to Chicago for many months, but only Katie Duncan and those who saw her daily knew of it.
emergingadjectiveUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/
coming to maturity
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But her smile grew sweeter and her sympathies ran riot on every side where little troubles beset her less fortunate neighbors.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her mind turned oftener to the church which stood on the side-road, beyond the home of Father Doyle, and her influence for a better life was remarkable with the younger generation.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
foamsnounUS /foʊmz/
plural of “foam” — a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _THE KERRY DANCERS._ Nancy McVeigh treasured her disappointment over the visit to Chicago for many months, but only Katie Duncan and those who saw her daily knew of it.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading But her smile grew sweeter and her sympathies ran riot on every side where little troubles beset her less fortunate neighbors.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Her mind turned oftener to the church which stood on the side-road, beyond the home of Father Doyle, and her influence for a better life was remarkable with the younger generation.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading But her smile grew sweeter and her sympathies ran riot on every side where little troubles beset her less fortunate neighbors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was not the strong, self-reliant Nancy whom people had so long associated with the ramshackle inn of Monk Road.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _THE KERRY DANCERS._ Nancy McVeigh treasured her disappointment over the visit to Chicago for many months, but only Katie Duncan and those who saw her daily knew of it.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Her mind turned oftener to the church which stood on the side-road, beyond the home of Father Doyle, and her influence for a better life was remarkable with the younger generation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Her mind turned oftener to the church which stood on the side-road, beyond the home of Father Doyle, and her influence for a better life was remarkable with the younger generation.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading She was not the strong, self-reliant Nancy whom people had so long associated with the ramshackle inn of Monk Road.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _THE KERRY DANCERS._ Nancy McVeigh treasured her disappointment over the visit to Chicago for many months, but only Katie Duncan and those who saw her daily knew of it.
Katie
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From this reading _THE KERRY DANCERS._ Nancy McVeigh treasured her disappointment over the visit to Chicago for many months, but only Katie Duncan and those who saw her daily knew of it.
KERRY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _THE KERRY DANCERS._ Nancy McVeigh treasured her disappointment over the visit to Chicago for many months, but only Katie Duncan and those who saw her daily knew of it.
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 _THE KERRY DANCERS._ Nancy McVeigh treasured her disappointment over the visit to Chicago for many months, but only Katie Duncan and those who saw her daily knew of it.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But her smile grew sweeter and her sympathies ran riot on every side where little troubles beset her less fortunate neighbors.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Her mind turned oftener to the church which stood on the side-road, beyond the home of Father Doyle, and her influence for a better life was remarkable with the younger generation.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But her smile grew sweeter and her sympathies ran riot on every side where little troubles beset her less fortunate neighbors.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She was not the strong, self-reliant Nancy whom people had so long associated with the ramshackle inn of Monk Road.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading _THE KERRY DANCERS._ Nancy McVeigh treasured her disappointment over the visit to Chicago for many months, but only Katie Duncan and those who saw her daily knew of it.
matteredverbUS /ˈmætərd/
past form of “matter” — have weight; have import, carry weight
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
McVeigh
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From this reading _THE KERRY DANCERS._ Nancy McVeigh treasured her disappointment over the visit to Chicago for many months, but only Katie Duncan and those who saw her daily knew of it.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Her mind turned oftener to the church which stood on the side-road, beyond the home of Father Doyle, and her influence for a better life was remarkable with the younger generation.
MonknounUS /mʌŋk/
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading She was not the strong, self-reliant Nancy whom people had so long associated with the ramshackle inn of Monk Road.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading _THE KERRY DANCERS._ Nancy McVeigh treasured her disappointment over the visit to Chicago for many months, but only Katie Duncan and those who saw her daily knew of it.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading _THE KERRY DANCERS._ Nancy McVeigh treasured her disappointment over the visit to Chicago for many months, but only Katie Duncan and those who saw her daily knew of it.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading But her smile grew sweeter and her sympathies ran riot on every side where little troubles beset her less fortunate neighbors.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not the strong, self-reliant Nancy whom people had so long associated with the ramshackle inn of Monk Road.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE KERRY DANCERS._ Nancy McVeigh treasured her disappointment over the visit to Chicago for many months, but only Katie Duncan and those who saw her daily knew of it.
ofteneradverbUS /ˈɔːfənər/
more often or more frequently
From this reading Her mind turned oftener to the church which stood on the side-road, beyond the home of Father Doyle, and her influence for a better life was remarkable with the younger generation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But her smile grew sweeter and her sympathies ran riot on every side where little troubles beset her less fortunate neighbors.
and nothing more
From this reading _THE KERRY DANCERS._ Nancy McVeigh treasured her disappointment over the visit to Chicago for many months, but only Katie Duncan and those who saw her daily knew of it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _THE KERRY DANCERS._ Nancy McVeigh treasured her disappointment over the visit to Chicago for many months, but only Katie Duncan and those who saw her daily knew of it.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She was not the strong, self-reliant Nancy whom people had so long associated with the ramshackle inn of Monk Road.
an amount of time
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
ramshackleadjectiveUS /ˈræmʃækəl/
in deplorable condition
From this reading She was not the strong, self-reliant Nancy whom people had so long associated with the ramshackle inn of Monk Road.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading But her smile grew sweeter and her sympathies ran riot on every side where little troubles beset her less fortunate neighbors.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
unusual or striking
From this reading Her mind turned oftener to the church which stood on the side-road, beyond the home of Father Doyle, and her influence for a better life was remarkable with the younger generation.
riotnounUS /ˈraɪət/
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading But her smile grew sweeter and her sympathies ran riot on every side where little troubles beset her less fortunate neighbors.
rivuletnoun
a small stream
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading She was not the strong, self-reliant Nancy whom people had so long associated with the ramshackle inn of Monk Road.
roarsnounUS /rɔːrz/
plural of “roar” — a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
cut with a saw
From this reading _THE KERRY DANCERS._ Nancy McVeigh treasured her disappointment over the visit to Chicago for many months, but only Katie Duncan and those who saw her daily knew of it.
self-reliantadjective
(of persons) free from external control and constraint in e.g. action and judgment
From this reading She was not the strong, self-reliant Nancy whom people had so long associated with the ramshackle inn of Monk Road.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not the strong, self-reliant Nancy whom people had so long associated with the ramshackle inn of Monk Road.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading But her smile grew sweeter and her sympathies ran riot on every side where little troubles beset her less fortunate neighbors.
side-road
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From this reading Her mind turned oftener to the church which stood on the side-road, beyond the home of Father Doyle, and her influence for a better life was remarkable with the younger generation.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading But her smile grew sweeter and her sympathies ran riot on every side where little troubles beset her less fortunate neighbors.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was not the strong, self-reliant Nancy whom people had so long associated with the ramshackle inn of Monk Road.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Her mind turned oftener to the church which stood on the side-road, beyond the home of Father Doyle, and her influence for a better life was remarkable with the younger generation.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading She was not the strong, self-reliant Nancy whom people had so long associated with the ramshackle inn of Monk Road.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
sweeteradjectiveUS /ˈswiːtər/
comparative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading But her smile grew sweeter and her sympathies ran riot on every side where little troubles beset her less fortunate neighbors.
sympathiesnounUS /ˈsɪmpəθiz/
plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading But her smile grew sweeter and her sympathies ran riot on every side where little troubles beset her less fortunate neighbors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE KERRY DANCERS._ Nancy McVeigh treasured her disappointment over the visit to Chicago for many months, but only Katie Duncan and those who saw her daily knew of it.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading _THE KERRY DANCERS._ Nancy McVeigh treasured her disappointment over the visit to Chicago for many months, but only Katie Duncan and those who saw her daily knew of it.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _THE KERRY DANCERS._ Nancy McVeigh treasured her disappointment over the visit to Chicago for many months, but only Katie Duncan and those who saw her daily knew of it.
treasuredadjectiveUS /ˈtreʒərd/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading _THE KERRY DANCERS._ Nancy McVeigh treasured her disappointment over the visit to Chicago for many months, but only Katie Duncan and those who saw her daily knew of it.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading But her smile grew sweeter and her sympathies ran riot on every side where little troubles beset her less fortunate neighbors.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Her mind turned oftener to the church which stood on the side-road, beyond the home of Father Doyle, and her influence for a better life was remarkable with the younger generation.
twinklingnounUS /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _THE KERRY DANCERS._ Nancy McVeigh treasured her disappointment over the visit to Chicago for many months, but only Katie Duncan and those who saw her daily knew of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was not the strong, self-reliant Nancy whom people had so long associated with the ramshackle inn of Monk Road.
in or at the place that
From this reading But her smile grew sweeter and her sympathies ran riot on every side where little troubles beset her less fortunate neighbors.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her mind turned oftener to the church which stood on the side-road, beyond the home of Father Doyle, and her influence for a better life was remarkable with the younger generation.
which person or people
From this reading _THE KERRY DANCERS._ Nancy McVeigh treasured her disappointment over the visit to Chicago for many months, but only Katie Duncan and those who saw her daily knew of it.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was not the strong, self-reliant Nancy whom people had so long associated with the ramshackle inn of Monk Road.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was not the strong, self-reliant Nancy whom people had so long associated with the ramshackle inn of Monk Road.
woodlandnounUS /ˈwʊdlænd/
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading The stormy period of her own existence was past, and like a silvery rivulet twinkling in the sun at the mountain crest, speeding downward until it roars and foams in an angry cataract, then emerging into the cool, placid stream, lazily flowing past the village cottages and on through the silent woodland, she had reached a stage where only goodness and friendship mattered.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Her mind turned oftener to the church which stood on the side-road, beyond the home of Father Doyle, and her influence for a better life was remarkable with the younger generation.
