used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading It being now proved, I hope, to my reader’s satisfaction, that the bent of an Irishman is to go abroad, let us briefly inquire, what is it that ever prevents him so doing?
absenteeismnounUS /ˌæbsənˈtiːɪzəm/
habitual absence from work
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Whereas, if the sum of his wealth had been a matter of shillings, he’d have been satisfied with a trip to Kingstown, a chop at Jude’s, a place in the pit, and a penny to the repeal fund; all of which would redound to his patriotism, and the “prosperity of Ireland.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It being now proved, I hope, to my reader’s satisfaction, that the bent of an Irishman is to go abroad, let us briefly inquire, what is it that ever prevents him so doing?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The man with five pounds in his pocket starts to spend it in England; make it _ten_, and he goes to Paris; _fifteen_, and he’s up the Rhine; _twenty_, and Constantinople is not far enough for him!
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
react verbally
From this reading The answer is an easy one.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It being now proved, I hope, to my reader’s satisfaction, that the bent of an Irishman is to go abroad, let us briefly inquire, what is it that ever prevents him so doing?
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading It being now proved, I hope, to my reader’s satisfaction, that the bent of an Irishman is to go abroad, let us briefly inquire, what is it that ever prevents him so doing?
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading It being now proved, I hope, to my reader’s satisfaction, that the bent of an Irishman is to go abroad, let us briefly inquire, what is it that ever prevents him so doing?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
checksnounUS /tʃeks/
plural of “check” — a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
chopverbUS /tʃɑːp/
cut into pieces
From this reading Whereas, if the sum of his wealth had been a matter of shillings, he’d have been satisfied with a trip to Kingstown, a chop at Jude’s, a place in the pit, and a penny to the repeal fund; all of which would redound to his patriotism, and the “prosperity of Ireland.”
ConstantinoplenounUS /ˌkɑːnstæntəˈnoʊpəl/
the largest city and former capital of Turkey
From this reading The man with five pounds in his pocket starts to spend it in England; make it _ten_, and he goes to Paris; _fifteen_, and he’s up the Rhine; _twenty_, and Constantinople is not far enough for him!
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading It being now proved, I hope, to my reader’s satisfaction, that the bent of an Irishman is to go abroad, let us briefly inquire, what is it that ever prevents him so doing?
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
take in liquids
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The answer is an easy one.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The man with five pounds in his pocket starts to spend it in England; make it _ten_, and he goes to Paris; _fifteen_, and he’s up the Rhine; _twenty_, and Constantinople is not far enough for him!
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The man with five pounds in his pocket starts to spend it in England; make it _ten_, and he goes to Paris; _fifteen_, and he’s up the Rhine; _twenty_, and Constantinople is not far enough for him!
at any time
From this reading It being now proved, I hope, to my reader’s satisfaction, that the bent of an Irishman is to go abroad, let us briefly inquire, what is it that ever prevents him so doing?
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The man with five pounds in his pocket starts to spend it in England; make it _ten_, and he goes to Paris; _fifteen_, and he’s up the Rhine; _twenty_, and Constantinople is not far enough for him!
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading The man with five pounds in his pocket starts to spend it in England; make it _ten_, and he goes to Paris; _fifteen_, and he’s up the Rhine; _twenty_, and Constantinople is not far enough for him!
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The man with five pounds in his pocket starts to spend it in England; make it _ten_, and he goes to Paris; _fifteen_, and he’s up the Rhine; _twenty_, and Constantinople is not far enough for him!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The man with five pounds in his pocket starts to spend it in England; make it _ten_, and he goes to Paris; _fifteen_, and he’s up the Rhine; _twenty_, and Constantinople is not far enough for him!
fundnounUS /fʌnd/
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
From this reading Whereas, if the sum of his wealth had been a matter of shillings, he’d have been satisfied with a trip to Kingstown, a chop at Jude’s, a place in the pit, and a penny to the repeal fund; all of which would redound to his patriotism, and the “prosperity of Ireland.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It being now proved, I hope, to my reader’s satisfaction, that the bent of an Irishman is to go abroad, let us briefly inquire, what is it that ever prevents him so doing?
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading The man with five pounds in his pocket starts to spend it in England; make it _ten_, and he goes to Paris; _fifteen_, and he’s up the Rhine; _twenty_, and Constantinople is not far enough for him!
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
he'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
he's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man with five pounds in his pocket starts to spend it in England; make it _ten_, and he goes to Paris; _fifteen_, and he’s up the Rhine; _twenty_, and Constantinople is not far enough for him!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It being now proved, I hope, to my reader’s satisfaction, that the bent of an Irishman is to go abroad, let us briefly inquire, what is it that ever prevents him so doing?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It being now proved, I hope, to my reader’s satisfaction, that the bent of an Irishman is to go abroad, let us briefly inquire, what is it that ever prevents him so doing?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It being now proved, I hope, to my reader’s satisfaction, that the bent of an Irishman is to go abroad, let us briefly inquire, what is it that ever prevents him so doing?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading It being now proved, I hope, to my reader’s satisfaction, that the bent of an Irishman is to go abroad, let us briefly inquire, what is it that ever prevents him so doing?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading Whereas, if the sum of his wealth had been a matter of shillings, he’d have been satisfied with a trip to Kingstown, a chop at Jude’s, a place in the pit, and a penny to the repeal fund; all of which would redound to his patriotism, and the “prosperity of Ireland.”
IrishmannounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland
From this reading It being now proved, I hope, to my reader’s satisfaction, that the bent of an Irishman is to go abroad, let us briefly inquire, what is it that ever prevents him so doing?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It being now proved, I hope, to my reader’s satisfaction, that the bent of an Irishman is to go abroad, let us briefly inquire, what is it that ever prevents him so doing?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It being now proved, I hope, to my reader’s satisfaction, that the bent of an Irishman is to go abroad, let us briefly inquire, what is it that ever prevents him so doing?
Jude'snounUS /dʒuːdz/
possessive form of “jude” — (New Testament) supposed brother of St. James; one of the Apostles who is invoked in prayer when a situation seems hopeless
From this reading Whereas, if the sum of his wealth had been a matter of shillings, he’d have been satisfied with a trip to Kingstown, a chop at Jude’s, a place in the pit, and a penny to the repeal fund; all of which would redound to his patriotism, and the “prosperity of Ireland.”
Kingstownnoun
the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; on Saint Vincent
From this reading Whereas, if the sum of his wealth had been a matter of shillings, he’d have been satisfied with a trip to Kingstown, a chop at Jude’s, a place in the pit, and a penny to the repeal fund; all of which would redound to his patriotism, and the “prosperity of Ireland.”
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading It being now proved, I hope, to my reader’s satisfaction, that the bent of an Irishman is to go abroad, let us briefly inquire, what is it that ever prevents him so doing?
engage in
From this reading The man with five pounds in his pocket starts to spend it in England; make it _ten_, and he goes to Paris; _fifteen_, and he’s up the Rhine; _twenty_, and Constantinople is not far enough for him!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man with five pounds in his pocket starts to spend it in England; make it _ten_, and he goes to Paris; _fifteen_, and he’s up the Rhine; _twenty_, and Constantinople is not far enough for him!
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Whereas, if the sum of his wealth had been a matter of shillings, he’d have been satisfied with a trip to Kingstown, a chop at Jude’s, a place in the pit, and a penny to the repeal fund; all of which would redound to his patriotism, and the “prosperity of Ireland.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It being now proved, I hope, to my reader’s satisfaction, that the bent of an Irishman is to go abroad, let us briefly inquire, what is it that ever prevents him so doing?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The man with five pounds in his pocket starts to spend it in England; make it _ten_, and he goes to Paris; _fifteen_, and he’s up the Rhine; _twenty_, and Constantinople is not far enough for him!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It being now proved, I hope, to my reader’s satisfaction, that the bent of an Irishman is to go abroad, let us briefly inquire, what is it that ever prevents him so doing?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It being now proved, I hope, to my reader’s satisfaction, that the bent of an Irishman is to go abroad, let us briefly inquire, what is it that ever prevents him so doing?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The answer is an easy one.
and nothing more
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
PaddynounUS /ˈpædi/
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading The man with five pounds in his pocket starts to spend it in England; make it _ten_, and he goes to Paris; _fifteen_, and he’s up the Rhine; _twenty_, and Constantinople is not far enough for him!
patriotismnounUS /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
From this reading Whereas, if the sum of his wealth had been a matter of shillings, he’d have been satisfied with a trip to Kingstown, a chop at Jude’s, a place in the pit, and a penny to the repeal fund; all of which would redound to his patriotism, and the “prosperity of Ireland.”
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading Whereas, if the sum of his wealth had been a matter of shillings, he’d have been satisfied with a trip to Kingstown, a chop at Jude’s, a place in the pit, and a penny to the repeal fund; all of which would redound to his patriotism, and the “prosperity of Ireland.”
pitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading Whereas, if the sum of his wealth had been a matter of shillings, he’d have been satisfied with a trip to Kingstown, a chop at Jude’s, a place in the pit, and a penny to the repeal fund; all of which would redound to his patriotism, and the “prosperity of Ireland.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Whereas, if the sum of his wealth had been a matter of shillings, he’d have been satisfied with a trip to Kingstown, a chop at Jude’s, a place in the pit, and a penny to the repeal fund; all of which would redound to his patriotism, and the “prosperity of Ireland.”
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading The man with five pounds in his pocket starts to spend it in England; make it _ten_, and he goes to Paris; _fifteen_, and he’s up the Rhine; _twenty_, and Constantinople is not far enough for him!
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading The man with five pounds in his pocket starts to spend it in England; make it _ten_, and he goes to Paris; _fifteen_, and he’s up the Rhine; _twenty_, and Constantinople is not far enough for him!
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
preventsverbUS /prɪˈvents/
third-person singular of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading It being now proved, I hope, to my reader’s satisfaction, that the bent of an Irishman is to go abroad, let us briefly inquire, what is it that ever prevents him so doing?
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading Whereas, if the sum of his wealth had been a matter of shillings, he’d have been satisfied with a trip to Kingstown, a chop at Jude’s, a place in the pit, and a penny to the repeal fund; all of which would redound to his patriotism, and the “prosperity of Ireland.”
established beyond doubt
From this reading It being now proved, I hope, to my reader’s satisfaction, that the bent of an Irishman is to go abroad, let us briefly inquire, what is it that ever prevents him so doing?
public-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
reader'snounUS /ˈriːdərz/
possessive form of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading It being now proved, I hope, to my reader’s satisfaction, that the bent of an Irishman is to go abroad, let us briefly inquire, what is it that ever prevents him so doing?
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
redoundverbUS /riˈdaʊnd/
return or recoil
From this reading Whereas, if the sum of his wealth had been a matter of shillings, he’d have been satisfied with a trip to Kingstown, a chop at Jude’s, a place in the pit, and a penny to the repeal fund; all of which would redound to his patriotism, and the “prosperity of Ireland.”
repealnounUS /rɪˈpiːl/
the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
From this reading Whereas, if the sum of his wealth had been a matter of shillings, he’d have been satisfied with a trip to Kingstown, a chop at Jude’s, a place in the pit, and a penny to the repeal fund; all of which would redound to his patriotism, and the “prosperity of Ireland.”
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
RhinenounUS /raɪn/
United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)
From this reading The man with five pounds in his pocket starts to spend it in England; make it _ten_, and he goes to Paris; _fifteen_, and he’s up the Rhine; _twenty_, and Constantinople is not far enough for him!
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading It being now proved, I hope, to my reader’s satisfaction, that the bent of an Irishman is to go abroad, let us briefly inquire, what is it that ever prevents him so doing?
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Whereas, if the sum of his wealth had been a matter of shillings, he’d have been satisfied with a trip to Kingstown, a chop at Jude’s, a place in the pit, and a penny to the repeal fund; all of which would redound to his patriotism, and the “prosperity of Ireland.”
shillingsnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Whereas, if the sum of his wealth had been a matter of shillings, he’d have been satisfied with a trip to Kingstown, a chop at Jude’s, a place in the pit, and a penny to the repeal fund; all of which would redound to his patriotism, and the “prosperity of Ireland.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It being now proved, I hope, to my reader’s satisfaction, that the bent of an Irishman is to go abroad, let us briefly inquire, what is it that ever prevents him so doing?
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading The man with five pounds in his pocket starts to spend it in England; make it _ten_, and he goes to Paris; _fifteen_, and he’s up the Rhine; _twenty_, and Constantinople is not far enough for him!
startsnounUS /stɑːrts/
plural of “start” — the beginning of anything
From this reading The man with five pounds in his pocket starts to spend it in England; make it _ten_, and he goes to Paris; _fifteen_, and he’s up the Rhine; _twenty_, and Constantinople is not far enough for him!
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
a quantity of money
From this reading Whereas, if the sum of his wealth had been a matter of shillings, he’d have been satisfied with a trip to Kingstown, a chop at Jude’s, a place in the pit, and a penny to the repeal fund; all of which would redound to his patriotism, and the “prosperity of Ireland.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The man with five pounds in his pocket starts to spend it in England; make it _ten_, and he goes to Paris; _fifteen_, and he’s up the Rhine; _twenty_, and Constantinople is not far enough for him!
testernounUS /ˈtestər/
someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It being now proved, I hope, to my reader’s satisfaction, that the bent of an Irishman is to go abroad, let us briefly inquire, what is it that ever prevents him so doing?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It being now proved, I hope, to my reader’s satisfaction, that the bent of an Irishman is to go abroad, let us briefly inquire, what is it that ever prevents him so doing?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It being now proved, I hope, to my reader’s satisfaction, that the bent of an Irishman is to go abroad, let us briefly inquire, what is it that ever prevents him so doing?
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Whereas, if the sum of his wealth had been a matter of shillings, he’d have been satisfied with a trip to Kingstown, a chop at Jude’s, a place in the pit, and a penny to the repeal fund; all of which would redound to his patriotism, and the “prosperity of Ireland.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading The man with five pounds in his pocket starts to spend it in England; make it _ten_, and he goes to Paris; _fifteen_, and he’s up the Rhine; _twenty_, and Constantinople is not far enough for him!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The man with five pounds in his pocket starts to spend it in England; make it _ten_, and he goes to Paris; _fifteen_, and he’s up the Rhine; _twenty_, and Constantinople is not far enough for him!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It being now proved, I hope, to my reader’s satisfaction, that the bent of an Irishman is to go abroad, let us briefly inquire, what is it that ever prevents him so doing?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Whereas, if the sum of his wealth had been a matter of shillings, he’d have been satisfied with a trip to Kingstown, a chop at Jude’s, a place in the pit, and a penny to the repeal fund; all of which would redound to his patriotism, and the “prosperity of Ireland.”
showing sorrow
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It being now proved, I hope, to my reader’s satisfaction, that the bent of an Irishman is to go abroad, let us briefly inquire, what is it that ever prevents him so doing?
at the time that
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
WhereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading Whereas, if the sum of his wealth had been a matter of shillings, he’d have been satisfied with a trip to Kingstown, a chop at Jude’s, a place in the pit, and a penny to the repeal fund; all of which would redound to his patriotism, and the “prosperity of Ireland.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Whereas, if the sum of his wealth had been a matter of shillings, he’d have been satisfied with a trip to Kingstown, a chop at Jude’s, a place in the pit, and a penny to the repeal fund; all of which would redound to his patriotism, and the “prosperity of Ireland.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Paddy was told by his priest that whenever he went into a public-house to drink, his guardian angel stood weeping at the door, his ready reply was, “that if he had a tester he’d have been in too;” so it is exactly with absenteeism; it is only poverty that checks it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Whereas, if the sum of his wealth had been a matter of shillings, he’d have been satisfied with a trip to Kingstown, a chop at Jude’s, a place in the pit, and a penny to the repeal fund; all of which would redound to his patriotism, and the “prosperity of Ireland.”
