Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading When the mirth of the congregation had subsided, and their comments ended, the priest concluded in the following words:-- “Now, my friends, here is such a piece of profligacy as I have never, in the whole course of my pastoral duties, witnessed.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

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From this reading Sure his Reverence sez that we musn't call him anything agin but the Pathriark!

(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 It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

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

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

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

From this reading When the mirth of the congregation had subsided, and their comments ended, the priest concluded in the following words:-- “Now, my friends, here is such a piece of profligacy as I have never, in the whole course of my pastoral duties, witnessed.

any thing at all

From this reading Sure his Reverence sez that we musn't call him anything agin but the Pathriark!

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

From this reading When the mirth of the congregation had subsided, and their comments ended, the priest concluded in the following words:-- “Now, my friends, here is such a piece of profligacy as I have never, in the whole course of my pastoral duties, witnessed.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Oh, be gorra, that's the name!--ha, ha, ha!”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “No, but the Pathriark!

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Sure his Reverence sez that we musn't call him anything agin but the Pathriark!

plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading When the mirth of the congregation had subsided, and their comments ended, the priest concluded in the following words:-- “Now, my friends, here is such a piece of profligacy as I have never, in the whole course of my pastoral duties, witnessed.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading When the mirth of the congregation had subsided, and their comments ended, the priest concluded in the following words:-- “Now, my friends, here is such a piece of profligacy as I have never, in the whole course of my pastoral duties, witnessed.

a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

From this reading When the mirth of the congregation had subsided, and their comments ended, the priest concluded in the following words:-- “Now, my friends, here is such a piece of profligacy as I have never, in the whole course of my pastoral duties, witnessed.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading When the mirth of the congregation had subsided, and their comments ended, the priest concluded in the following words:-- “Now, my friends, here is such a piece of profligacy as I have never, in the whole course of my pastoral duties, witnessed.

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

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading When the mirth of the congregation had subsided, and their comments ended, the priest concluded in the following words:-- “Now, my friends, here is such a piece of profligacy as I have never, in the whole course of my pastoral duties, witnessed.

audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading When the mirth of the congregation had subsided, and their comments ended, the priest concluded in the following words:-- “Now, my friends, here is such a piece of profligacy as I have never, in the whole course of my pastoral duties, witnessed.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

plural of “female” — an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading When the mirth of the congregation had subsided, and their comments ended, the priest concluded in the following words:-- “Now, my friends, here is such a piece of profligacy as I have never, in the whole course of my pastoral duties, witnessed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

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

From this reading When the mirth of the congregation had subsided, and their comments ended, the priest concluded in the following words:-- “Now, my friends, here is such a piece of profligacy as I have never, in the whole course of my pastoral duties, witnessed.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

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From this reading Oh, be gorra, that's the name!--ha, ha, ha!”

(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day

From this reading Oh, be gorra, that's the name!--ha, ha, ha!”

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

From this reading When the mirth of the congregation had subsided, and their comments ended, the priest concluded in the following words:-- “Now, my friends, here is such a piece of profligacy as I have never, in the whole course of my pastoral duties, witnessed.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When the mirth of the congregation had subsided, and their comments ended, the priest concluded in the following words:-- “Now, my friends, here is such a piece of profligacy as I have never, in the whole course of my pastoral duties, witnessed.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading When the mirth of the congregation had subsided, and their comments ended, the priest concluded in the following words:-- “Now, my friends, here is such a piece of profligacy as I have never, in the whole course of my pastoral duties, witnessed.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Sure his Reverence sez that we musn't call him anything agin but the Pathriark!

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

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

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

From this reading Sure his Reverence sez that we musn't call him anything agin but the Pathriark!

something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading When the mirth of the congregation had subsided, and their comments ended, the priest concluded in the following words:-- “Now, my friends, here is such a piece of profligacy as I have never, in the whole course of my pastoral duties, witnessed.

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

From this reading When the mirth of the congregation had subsided, and their comments ended, the priest concluded in the following words:-- “Now, my friends, here is such a piece of profligacy as I have never, in the whole course of my pastoral duties, witnessed.

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

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

From this reading When the mirth of the congregation had subsided, and their comments ended, the priest concluded in the following words:-- “Now, my friends, here is such a piece of profligacy as I have never, in the whole course of my pastoral duties, witnessed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

great merriment

From this reading When the mirth of the congregation had subsided, and their comments ended, the priest concluded in the following words:-- “Now, my friends, here is such a piece of profligacy as I have never, in the whole course of my pastoral duties, witnessed.

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From this reading Sure his Reverence sez that we musn't call him anything agin but the Pathriark!

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading When the mirth of the congregation had subsided, and their comments ended, the priest concluded in the following words:-- “Now, my friends, here is such a piece of profligacy as I have never, in the whole course of my pastoral duties, witnessed.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Oh, be gorra, that's the name!--ha, ha, ha!”

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading When the mirth of the congregation had subsided, and their comments ended, the priest concluded in the following words:-- “Now, my friends, here is such a piece of profligacy as I have never, in the whole course of my pastoral duties, witnessed.

not any; not one

From this reading “No, but the Pathriark!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading When the mirth of the congregation had subsided, and their comments ended, the priest concluded in the following words:-- “Now, my friends, here is such a piece of profligacy as I have never, in the whole course of my pastoral duties, witnessed.

British actor (born in Ireland in 1932)

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When the mirth of the congregation had subsided, and their comments ended, the priest concluded in the following words:-- “Now, my friends, here is such a piece of profligacy as I have never, in the whole course of my pastoral duties, witnessed.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Oh, be gorra, that's the name!--ha, ha, ha!”

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

of or relating to a pastor

From this reading When the mirth of the congregation had subsided, and their comments ended, the priest concluded in the following words:-- “Now, my friends, here is such a piece of profligacy as I have never, in the whole course of my pastoral duties, witnessed.

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From this reading “No, but the Pathriark!

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

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading When the mirth of the congregation had subsided, and their comments ended, the priest concluded in the following words:-- “Now, my friends, here is such a piece of profligacy as I have never, in the whole course of my pastoral duties, witnessed.

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 the mirth of the congregation had subsided, and their comments ended, the priest concluded in the following words:-- “Now, my friends, here is such a piece of profligacy as I have never, in the whole course of my pastoral duties, witnessed.

the trait of spending extravagantly

From this reading When the mirth of the congregation had subsided, and their comments ended, the priest concluded in the following words:-- “Now, my friends, here is such a piece of profligacy as I have never, in the whole course of my pastoral duties, witnessed.

regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

From this reading Sure his Reverence sez that we musn't call him anything agin but the Pathriark!

Identical; not different.

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

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From this reading Sure his Reverence sez that we musn't call him anything agin but the Pathriark!

past form of “subside” — wear off or die down

From this reading When the mirth of the congregation had subsided, and their comments ended, the priest concluded in the following words:-- “Now, my friends, here is such a piece of profligacy as I have never, in the whole course of my pastoral duties, witnessed.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading When the mirth of the congregation had subsided, and their comments ended, the priest concluded in the following words:-- “Now, my friends, here is such a piece of profligacy as I have never, in the whole course of my pastoral duties, witnessed.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Sure his Reverence sez that we musn't call him anything agin but the Pathriark!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sure his Reverence sez that we musn't call him anything agin but the Pathriark!

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From this reading Oh, be gorra, that's the name!--ha, ha, ha!”

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

From this reading “No, but the Pathriark!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When the mirth of the congregation had subsided, and their comments ended, the priest concluded in the following words:-- “Now, my friends, here is such a piece of profligacy as I have never, in the whole course of my pastoral duties, witnessed.

the one or ones belonging to them

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

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

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

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

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

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

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

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

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Sure his Reverence sez that we musn't call him anything agin but the Pathriark!

at the time that

From this reading When the mirth of the congregation had subsided, and their comments ended, the priest concluded in the following words:-- “Now, my friends, here is such a piece of profligacy as I have never, in the whole course of my pastoral duties, witnessed.

which person or people

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading When the mirth of the congregation had subsided, and their comments ended, the priest concluded in the following words:-- “Now, my friends, here is such a piece of profligacy as I have never, in the whole course of my pastoral duties, witnessed.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading When the mirth of the congregation had subsided, and their comments ended, the priest concluded in the following words:-- “Now, my friends, here is such a piece of profligacy as I have never, in the whole course of my pastoral duties, witnessed.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading It is the act of Phelim O'Toole, be it known, who did not scruple to engage himself for marriage to three females--that is, to two girls and an old woman--and who, in addition, had the effrontery to send me his name and theirs, to be given out all on the same Sunday; thus making me an instrument in his hands to hoax those who trusted in his word.

the words that are spoken

From this reading When the mirth of the congregation had subsided, and their comments ended, the priest concluded in the following words:-- “Now, my friends, here is such a piece of profligacy as I have never, in the whole course of my pastoral duties, witnessed.