Chapter III · Chapter 3

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From this reading I perceived that his eyes were full, and his tumbler empty; I therefore thought it advisable to divert his sorrow, by reminding him of our national proverb, “Iss farr doch na skeal11.

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

From this reading of a Y. ou can have no idea, Jack, how deeply the loss of those venerated family retainers affected me.” My uncle paused.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I mentioned,” continued he, resuming the thread of his story, “that my grandfather died, leaving to his heirs the topped boots, spurs, buckskin-breeches, and red waistcoat; but it is about the first-mentioned articles I mean especially to speak, as it was mainly through their respectable appearance that so many excellent matches and successful negotiations have been concluded by our family.

worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise

From this reading I perceived that his eyes were full, and his tumbler empty; I therefore thought it advisable to divert his sorrow, by reminding him of our national proverb, “Iss farr doch na skeal11.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading of a Y. ou can have no idea, Jack, how deeply the loss of those venerated family retainers affected me.” My uncle paused.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading I was afraid that school-learning and college would have spoiled your taste for honest drinking; but the right drop is in you still, my boy.

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

From this reading I perceived that his eyes were full, and his tumbler empty; I therefore thought it advisable to divert his sorrow, by reminding him of our national proverb, “Iss farr doch na skeal11.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading I mentioned,” continued he, resuming the thread of his story, “that my grandfather died, leaving to his heirs the topped boots, spurs, buckskin-breeches, and red waistcoat; but it is about the first-mentioned articles I mean especially to speak, as it was mainly through their respectable appearance that so many excellent matches and successful negotiations have been concluded by our family.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A drink is better than a story..” The old man’s eyes glistened with pleasure, as he grasped my hand, saying, “I see, Jack, you are worthy of your name.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading I mentioned,” continued he, resuming the thread of his story, “that my grandfather died, leaving to his heirs the topped boots, spurs, buckskin-breeches, and red waistcoat; but it is about the first-mentioned articles I mean especially to speak, as it was mainly through their respectable appearance that so many excellent matches and successful negotiations have been concluded by our family.

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

From this reading A drink is better than a story..” The old man’s eyes glistened with pleasure, as he grasped my hand, saying, “I see, Jack, you are worthy of your name.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I mentioned,” continued he, resuming the thread of his story, “that my grandfather died, leaving to his heirs the topped boots, spurs, buckskin-breeches, and red waistcoat; but it is about the first-mentioned articles I mean especially to speak, as it was mainly through their respectable appearance that so many excellent matches and successful negotiations have been concluded by our family.

(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 A drink is better than a story..” The old man’s eyes glistened with pleasure, as he grasped my hand, saying, “I see, Jack, you are worthy of your name.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading I mentioned,” continued he, resuming the thread of his story, “that my grandfather died, leaving to his heirs the topped boots, spurs, buckskin-breeches, and red waistcoat; but it is about the first-mentioned articles I mean especially to speak, as it was mainly through their respectable appearance that so many excellent matches and successful negotiations have been concluded by our family.

a youthful male person

From this reading I was afraid that school-learning and college would have spoiled your taste for honest drinking; but the right drop is in you still, my boy.

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From this reading I mentioned,” continued he, resuming the thread of his story, “that my grandfather died, leaving to his heirs the topped boots, spurs, buckskin-breeches, and red waistcoat; but it is about the first-mentioned articles I mean especially to speak, as it was mainly through their respectable appearance that so many excellent matches and successful negotiations have been concluded by our family.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I was afraid that school-learning and college would have spoiled your taste for honest drinking; but the right drop is in you still, my boy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I perceived that his eyes were full, and his tumbler empty; I therefore thought it advisable to divert his sorrow, by reminding him of our national proverb, “Iss farr doch na skeal11.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading of a Y. ou can have no idea, Jack, how deeply the loss of those venerated family retainers affected me.” My uncle paused.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading I was afraid that school-learning and college would have spoiled your taste for honest drinking; but the right drop is in you still, my boy.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading I mentioned,” continued he, resuming the thread of his story, “that my grandfather died, leaving to his heirs the topped boots, spurs, buckskin-breeches, and red waistcoat; but it is about the first-mentioned articles I mean especially to speak, as it was mainly through their respectable appearance that so many excellent matches and successful negotiations have been concluded by our family.

without stop or interruption

From this reading I mentioned,” continued he, resuming the thread of his story, “that my grandfather died, leaving to his heirs the topped boots, spurs, buckskin-breeches, and red waistcoat; but it is about the first-mentioned articles I mean especially to speak, as it was mainly through their respectable appearance that so many excellent matches and successful negotiations have been concluded by our family.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading of a Y. ou can have no idea, Jack, how deeply the loss of those venerated family retainers affected me.” My uncle paused.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading I mentioned,” continued he, resuming the thread of his story, “that my grandfather died, leaving to his heirs the topped boots, spurs, buckskin-breeches, and red waistcoat; but it is about the first-mentioned articles I mean especially to speak, as it was mainly through their respectable appearance that so many excellent matches and successful negotiations have been concluded by our family.

turn aside; turn away from

From this reading I perceived that his eyes were full, and his tumbler empty; I therefore thought it advisable to divert his sorrow, by reminding him of our national proverb, “Iss farr doch na skeal11.

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From this reading I perceived that his eyes were full, and his tumbler empty; I therefore thought it advisable to divert his sorrow, by reminding him of our national proverb, “Iss farr doch na skeal11.

take in liquids

From this reading A drink is better than a story..” The old man’s eyes glistened with pleasure, as he grasped my hand, saying, “I see, Jack, you are worthy of your name.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading I was afraid that school-learning and college would have spoiled your taste for honest drinking; but the right drop is in you still, my boy.

let fall to the ground

From this reading I was afraid that school-learning and college would have spoiled your taste for honest drinking; but the right drop is in you still, my boy.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading I perceived that his eyes were full, and his tumbler empty; I therefore thought it advisable to divert his sorrow, by reminding him of our national proverb, “Iss farr doch na skeal11.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading I mentioned,” continued he, resuming the thread of his story, “that my grandfather died, leaving to his heirs the topped boots, spurs, buckskin-breeches, and red waistcoat; but it is about the first-mentioned articles I mean especially to speak, as it was mainly through their respectable appearance that so many excellent matches and successful negotiations have been concluded by our family.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading I mentioned,” continued he, resuming the thread of his story, “that my grandfather died, leaving to his heirs the topped boots, spurs, buckskin-breeches, and red waistcoat; but it is about the first-mentioned articles I mean especially to speak, as it was mainly through their respectable appearance that so many excellent matches and successful negotiations have been concluded by our family.

opinion or judgment

From this reading I perceived that his eyes were full, and his tumbler empty; I therefore thought it advisable to divert his sorrow, by reminding him of our national proverb, “Iss farr doch na skeal11.

a social unit living together

From this reading of a Y. ou can have no idea, Jack, how deeply the loss of those venerated family retainers affected me.” My uncle paused.

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From this reading I perceived that his eyes were full, and his tumbler empty; I therefore thought it advisable to divert his sorrow, by reminding him of our national proverb, “Iss farr doch na skeal11.

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

From this reading I mentioned,” continued he, resuming the thread of his story, “that my grandfather died, leaving to his heirs the topped boots, spurs, buckskin-breeches, and red waistcoat; but it is about the first-mentioned articles I mean especially to speak, as it was mainly through their respectable appearance that so many excellent matches and successful negotiations have been concluded by our family.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I was afraid that school-learning and college would have spoiled your taste for honest drinking; but the right drop is in you still, my boy.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading I perceived that his eyes were full, and his tumbler empty; I therefore thought it advisable to divert his sorrow, by reminding him of our national proverb, “Iss farr doch na skeal11.

past form of “glisten” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading A drink is better than a story..” The old man’s eyes glistened with pleasure, as he grasped my hand, saying, “I see, Jack, you are worthy of your name.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading I mentioned,” continued he, resuming the thread of his story, “that my grandfather died, leaving to his heirs the topped boots, spurs, buckskin-breeches, and red waistcoat; but it is about the first-mentioned articles I mean especially to speak, as it was mainly through their respectable appearance that so many excellent matches and successful negotiations have been concluded by our family.

past form of “grasp” — hold firmly

From this reading A drink is better than a story..” The old man’s eyes glistened with pleasure, as he grasped my hand, saying, “I see, Jack, you are worthy of your name.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading A drink is better than a story..” The old man’s eyes glistened with pleasure, as he grasped my hand, saying, “I see, Jack, you are worthy of your name.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading of a Y. ou can have no idea, Jack, how deeply the loss of those venerated family retainers affected me.” My uncle paused.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A drink is better than a story..” The old man’s eyes glistened with pleasure, as he grasped my hand, saying, “I see, Jack, you are worthy of your name.

plural of “heir” — a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another

From this reading I mentioned,” continued he, resuming the thread of his story, “that my grandfather died, leaving to his heirs the topped boots, spurs, buckskin-breeches, and red waistcoat; but it is about the first-mentioned articles I mean especially to speak, as it was mainly through their respectable appearance that so many excellent matches and successful negotiations have been concluded by our family.

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

From this reading I perceived that his eyes were full, and his tumbler empty; I therefore thought it advisable to divert his sorrow, by reminding him of our national proverb, “Iss farr doch na skeal11.

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

From this reading I perceived that his eyes were full, and his tumbler empty; I therefore thought it advisable to divert his sorrow, by reminding him of our national proverb, “Iss farr doch na skeal11.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading I was afraid that school-learning and college would have spoiled your taste for honest drinking; but the right drop is in you still, my boy.

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From this reading of a Y. ou can have no idea, Jack, how deeply the loss of those venerated family retainers affected me.” My uncle paused.

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

From this reading I perceived that his eyes were full, and his tumbler empty; I therefore thought it advisable to divert his sorrow, by reminding him of our national proverb, “Iss farr doch na skeal11.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading of a Y. ou can have no idea, Jack, how deeply the loss of those venerated family retainers affected me.” My uncle paused.

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

From this reading I was afraid that school-learning and college would have spoiled your taste for honest drinking; but the right drop is in you still, my boy.

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

From this reading A drink is better than a story..” The old man’s eyes glistened with pleasure, as he grasped my hand, saying, “I see, Jack, you are worthy of your name.

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

From this reading I perceived that his eyes were full, and his tumbler empty; I therefore thought it advisable to divert his sorrow, by reminding him of our national proverb, “Iss farr doch na skeal11.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I perceived that his eyes were full, and his tumbler empty; I therefore thought it advisable to divert his sorrow, by reminding him of our national proverb, “Iss farr doch na skeal11.

a small worthless amount

From this reading of a Y. ou can have no idea, Jack, how deeply the loss of those venerated family retainers affected me.” My uncle paused.

the act of departing

From this reading I mentioned,” continued he, resuming the thread of his story, “that my grandfather died, leaving to his heirs the topped boots, spurs, buckskin-breeches, and red waistcoat; but it is about the first-mentioned articles I mean especially to speak, as it was mainly through their respectable appearance that so many excellent matches and successful negotiations have been concluded by our family.

something that is lost

From this reading of a Y. ou can have no idea, Jack, how deeply the loss of those venerated family retainers affected me.” My uncle paused.

for the most part

From this reading I mentioned,” continued he, resuming the thread of his story, “that my grandfather died, leaving to his heirs the topped boots, spurs, buckskin-breeches, and red waistcoat; but it is about the first-mentioned articles I mean especially to speak, as it was mainly through their respectable appearance that so many excellent matches and successful negotiations have been concluded by our family.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A drink is better than a story..” The old man’s eyes glistened with pleasure, as he grasped my hand, saying, “I see, Jack, you are worthy of your name.

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 I mentioned,” continued he, resuming the thread of his story, “that my grandfather died, leaving to his heirs the topped boots, spurs, buckskin-breeches, and red waistcoat; but it is about the first-mentioned articles I mean especially to speak, as it was mainly through their respectable appearance that so many excellent matches and successful negotiations have been concluded by our family.

plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction

From this reading I mentioned,” continued he, resuming the thread of his story, “that my grandfather died, leaving to his heirs the topped boots, spurs, buckskin-breeches, and red waistcoat; but it is about the first-mentioned articles I mean especially to speak, as it was mainly through their respectable appearance that so many excellent matches and successful negotiations have been concluded by our family.

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

From this reading of a Y. ou can have no idea, Jack, how deeply the loss of those venerated family retainers affected me.” My uncle paused.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading I mentioned,” continued he, resuming the thread of his story, “that my grandfather died, leaving to his heirs the topped boots, spurs, buckskin-breeches, and red waistcoat; but it is about the first-mentioned articles I mean especially to speak, as it was mainly through their respectable appearance that so many excellent matches and successful negotiations have been concluded by our family.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading I mentioned,” continued he, resuming the thread of his story, “that my grandfather died, leaving to his heirs the topped boots, spurs, buckskin-breeches, and red waistcoat; but it is about the first-mentioned articles I mean especially to speak, as it was mainly through their respectable appearance that so many excellent matches and successful negotiations have been concluded by our family.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading of a Y. ou can have no idea, Jack, how deeply the loss of those venerated family retainers affected me.” My uncle paused.

a silvery soft waxy metallic element of the alkali metal group

From this reading I perceived that his eyes were full, and his tumbler empty; I therefore thought it advisable to divert his sorrow, by reminding him of our national proverb, “Iss farr doch na skeal11.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A drink is better than a story..” The old man’s eyes glistened with pleasure, as he grasped my hand, saying, “I see, Jack, you are worthy of your name.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading I perceived that his eyes were full, and his tumbler empty; I therefore thought it advisable to divert his sorrow, by reminding him of our national proverb, “Iss farr doch na skeal11.

plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading I mentioned,” continued he, resuming the thread of his story, “that my grandfather died, leaving to his heirs the topped boots, spurs, buckskin-breeches, and red waistcoat; but it is about the first-mentioned articles I mean especially to speak, as it was mainly through their respectable appearance that so many excellent matches and successful negotiations have been concluded by our family.

not any; not one

From this reading of a Y. ou can have no idea, Jack, how deeply the loss of those venerated family retainers affected me.” My uncle paused.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading of a Y. ou can have no idea, Jack, how deeply the loss of those venerated family retainers affected me.” My uncle paused.

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

From this reading A drink is better than a story..” The old man’s eyes glistened with pleasure, as he grasped my hand, saying, “I see, Jack, you are worthy of your name.

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

From this reading of a Y. ou can have no idea, Jack, how deeply the loss of those venerated family retainers affected me.” My uncle paused.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I perceived that his eyes were full, and his tumbler empty; I therefore thought it advisable to divert his sorrow, by reminding him of our national proverb, “Iss farr doch na skeal11.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading of a Y. ou can have no idea, Jack, how deeply the loss of those venerated family retainers affected me.” My uncle paused.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading I perceived that his eyes were full, and his tumbler empty; I therefore thought it advisable to divert his sorrow, by reminding him of our national proverb, “Iss farr doch na skeal11.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading A drink is better than a story..” The old man’s eyes glistened with pleasure, as he grasped my hand, saying, “I see, Jack, you are worthy of your name.

a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

From this reading I perceived that his eyes were full, and his tumbler empty; I therefore thought it advisable to divert his sorrow, by reminding him of our national proverb, “Iss farr doch na skeal11.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading I mentioned,” continued he, resuming the thread of his story, “that my grandfather died, leaving to his heirs the topped boots, spurs, buckskin-breeches, and red waistcoat; but it is about the first-mentioned articles I mean especially to speak, as it was mainly through their respectable appearance that so many excellent matches and successful negotiations have been concluded by our family.

-ing form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading I perceived that his eyes were full, and his tumbler empty; I therefore thought it advisable to divert his sorrow, by reminding him of our national proverb, “Iss farr doch na skeal11.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading I mentioned,” continued he, resuming the thread of his story, “that my grandfather died, leaving to his heirs the topped boots, spurs, buckskin-breeches, and red waistcoat; but it is about the first-mentioned articles I mean especially to speak, as it was mainly through their respectable appearance that so many excellent matches and successful negotiations have been concluded by our family.

-ing form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading I mentioned,” continued he, resuming the thread of his story, “that my grandfather died, leaving to his heirs the topped boots, spurs, buckskin-breeches, and red waistcoat; but it is about the first-mentioned articles I mean especially to speak, as it was mainly through their respectable appearance that so many excellent matches and successful negotiations have been concluded by our family.

plural of “retainer” — a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone

From this reading of a Y. ou can have no idea, Jack, how deeply the loss of those venerated family retainers affected me.” My uncle paused.

precisely, exactly

From this reading I was afraid that school-learning and college would have spoiled your taste for honest drinking; but the right drop is in you still, my boy.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading A drink is better than a story..” The old man’s eyes glistened with pleasure, as he grasped my hand, saying, “I see, Jack, you are worthy of your name.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading A drink is better than a story..” The old man’s eyes glistened with pleasure, as he grasped my hand, saying, “I see, Jack, you are worthy of your name.

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From this reading I was afraid that school-learning and college would have spoiled your taste for honest drinking; but the right drop is in you still, my boy.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A drink is better than a story..” The old man’s eyes glistened with pleasure, as he grasped my hand, saying, “I see, Jack, you are worthy of your name.

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

From this reading I perceived that his eyes were full, and his tumbler empty; I therefore thought it advisable to divert his sorrow, by reminding him of our national proverb, “Iss farr doch na skeal11.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I mentioned,” continued he, resuming the thread of his story, “that my grandfather died, leaving to his heirs the topped boots, spurs, buckskin-breeches, and red waistcoat; but it is about the first-mentioned articles I mean especially to speak, as it was mainly through their respectable appearance that so many excellent matches and successful negotiations have been concluded by our family.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading I perceived that his eyes were full, and his tumbler empty; I therefore thought it advisable to divert his sorrow, by reminding him of our national proverb, “Iss farr doch na skeal11.

express in speech

From this reading I mentioned,” continued he, resuming the thread of his story, “that my grandfather died, leaving to his heirs the topped boots, spurs, buckskin-breeches, and red waistcoat; but it is about the first-mentioned articles I mean especially to speak, as it was mainly through their respectable appearance that so many excellent matches and successful negotiations have been concluded by our family.

having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention

From this reading I was afraid that school-learning and college would have spoiled your taste for honest drinking; but the right drop is in you still, my boy.

plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading I mentioned,” continued he, resuming the thread of his story, “that my grandfather died, leaving to his heirs the topped boots, spurs, buckskin-breeches, and red waistcoat; but it is about the first-mentioned articles I mean especially to speak, as it was mainly through their respectable appearance that so many excellent matches and successful negotiations have been concluded by our family.

not in physical motion

From this reading I was afraid that school-learning and college would have spoiled your taste for honest drinking; but the right drop is in you still, my boy.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading A drink is better than a story..” The old man’s eyes glistened with pleasure, as he grasped my hand, saying, “I see, Jack, you are worthy of your name.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading I mentioned,” continued he, resuming the thread of his story, “that my grandfather died, leaving to his heirs the topped boots, spurs, buckskin-breeches, and red waistcoat; but it is about the first-mentioned articles I mean especially to speak, as it was mainly through their respectable appearance that so many excellent matches and successful negotiations have been concluded by our family.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading I was afraid that school-learning and college would have spoiled your taste for honest drinking; but the right drop is in you still, my boy.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A drink is better than a story..” The old man’s eyes glistened with pleasure, as he grasped my hand, saying, “I see, Jack, you are worthy of your name.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I perceived that his eyes were full, and his tumbler empty; I therefore thought it advisable to divert his sorrow, by reminding him of our national proverb, “Iss farr doch na skeal11.

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

From this reading of a Y. ou can have no idea, Jack, how deeply the loss of those venerated family retainers affected me.” My uncle paused.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I mentioned,” continued he, resuming the thread of his story, “that my grandfather died, leaving to his heirs the topped boots, spurs, buckskin-breeches, and red waistcoat; but it is about the first-mentioned articles I mean especially to speak, as it was mainly through their respectable appearance that so many excellent matches and successful negotiations have been concluded by our family.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading I perceived that his eyes were full, and his tumbler empty; I therefore thought it advisable to divert his sorrow, by reminding him of our national proverb, “Iss farr doch na skeal11.

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

From this reading of a Y. ou can have no idea, Jack, how deeply the loss of those venerated family retainers affected me.” My uncle paused.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I perceived that his eyes were full, and his tumbler empty; I therefore thought it advisable to divert his sorrow, by reminding him of our national proverb, “Iss farr doch na skeal11.

to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

From this reading I mentioned,” continued he, resuming the thread of his story, “that my grandfather died, leaving to his heirs the topped boots, spurs, buckskin-breeches, and red waistcoat; but it is about the first-mentioned articles I mean especially to speak, as it was mainly through their respectable appearance that so many excellent matches and successful negotiations have been concluded by our family.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading I mentioned,” continued he, resuming the thread of his story, “that my grandfather died, leaving to his heirs the topped boots, spurs, buckskin-breeches, and red waistcoat; but it is about the first-mentioned articles I mean especially to speak, as it was mainly through their respectable appearance that so many excellent matches and successful negotiations have been concluded by our family.

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

From this reading I perceived that his eyes were full, and his tumbler empty; I therefore thought it advisable to divert his sorrow, by reminding him of our national proverb, “Iss farr doch na skeal11.

having a top of a specified character

From this reading I mentioned,” continued he, resuming the thread of his story, “that my grandfather died, leaving to his heirs the topped boots, spurs, buckskin-breeches, and red waistcoat; but it is about the first-mentioned articles I mean especially to speak, as it was mainly through their respectable appearance that so many excellent matches and successful negotiations have been concluded by our family.

a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc.

From this reading I perceived that his eyes were full, and his tumbler empty; I therefore thought it advisable to divert his sorrow, by reminding him of our national proverb, “Iss farr doch na skeal11.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading of a Y. ou can have no idea, Jack, how deeply the loss of those venerated family retainers affected me.” My uncle paused.

past form of “venerate” — regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

From this reading of a Y. ou can have no idea, Jack, how deeply the loss of those venerated family retainers affected me.” My uncle paused.

a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat

From this reading I mentioned,” continued he, resuming the thread of his story, “that my grandfather died, leaving to his heirs the topped boots, spurs, buckskin-breeches, and red waistcoat; but it is about the first-mentioned articles I mean especially to speak, as it was mainly through their respectable appearance that so many excellent matches and successful negotiations have been concluded by our family.

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

From this reading I was afraid that school-learning and college would have spoiled your taste for honest drinking; but the right drop is in you still, my boy.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading I perceived that his eyes were full, and his tumbler empty; I therefore thought it advisable to divert his sorrow, by reminding him of our national proverb, “Iss farr doch na skeal11.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A drink is better than a story..” The old man’s eyes glistened with pleasure, as he grasped my hand, saying, “I see, Jack, you are worthy of your name.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading A drink is better than a story..” The old man’s eyes glistened with pleasure, as he grasped my hand, saying, “I see, Jack, you are worthy of your name.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I was afraid that school-learning and college would have spoiled your taste for honest drinking; but the right drop is in you still, my boy.

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading of a Y. ou can have no idea, Jack, how deeply the loss of those venerated family retainers affected me.” My uncle paused.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading A drink is better than a story..” The old man’s eyes glistened with pleasure, as he grasped my hand, saying, “I see, Jack, you are worthy of your name.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading A drink is better than a story..” The old man’s eyes glistened with pleasure, as he grasped my hand, saying, “I see, Jack, you are worthy of your name.