Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.

later than; following

From this reading It was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

(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 was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Kate and he had been schoolfellows and neighbors from their infancy, and, as they grew up, were regarded as a sort of “matter of course match,” from the fact, that they were always together, and apparently cut out for each other.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.

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

From this reading When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.

from appearances alone

From this reading Kate and he had been schoolfellows and neighbors from their infancy, and, as they grew up, were regarded as a sort of “matter of course match,” from the fact, that they were always together, and apparently cut out for each other.

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

From this reading Kate and he had been schoolfellows and neighbors from their infancy, and, as they grew up, were regarded as a sort of “matter of course match,” from the fact, that they were always together, and apparently cut out for each other.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There is one point at which the true passion of love, in all great hearts, leaps into fierce and instantaneous existence.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading They were both natives of the county Leitrim, and born on the banks of the Shannon, in the sweet little town of Drumsna.

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From this reading When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.

plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading It was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Kate and he had been schoolfellows and neighbors from their infancy, and, as they grew up, were regarded as a sort of “matter of course match,” from the fact, that they were always together, and apparently cut out for each other.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading It was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

brought into existence

From this reading They were both natives of the county Leitrim, and born on the banks of the Shannon, in the sweet little town of Drumsna.

the two together, not just one

From this reading They were both natives of the county Leitrim, and born on the banks of the Shannon, in the sweet little town of Drumsna.

a youthful male person

From this reading It was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.

describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of

From this reading It was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading It was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading It was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading They were both natives of the county Leitrim, and born on the banks of the Shannon, in the sweet little town of Drumsna.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Kate and he had been schoolfellows and neighbors from their infancy, and, as they grew up, were regarded as a sort of “matter of course match,” from the fact, that they were always together, and apparently cut out for each other.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Kate and he had been schoolfellows and neighbors from their infancy, and, as they grew up, were regarded as a sort of “matter of course match,” from the fact, that they were always together, and apparently cut out for each other.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading It was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

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From this reading They were both natives of the county Leitrim, and born on the banks of the Shannon, in the sweet little town of Drumsna.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Kate and he had been schoolfellows and neighbors from their infancy, and, as they grew up, were regarded as a sort of “matter of course match,” from the fact, that they were always together, and apparently cut out for each other.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

past form of “emigrate” — leave one's country of residence for a new one

From this reading When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading There is one point at which the true passion of love, in all great hearts, leaps into fierce and instantaneous existence.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Kate and he had been schoolfellows and neighbors from their infancy, and, as they grew up, were regarded as a sort of “matter of course match,” from the fact, that they were always together, and apparently cut out for each other.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading It was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading There is one point at which the true passion of love, in all great hearts, leaps into fierce and instantaneous existence.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Kate and he had been schoolfellows and neighbors from their infancy, and, as they grew up, were regarded as a sort of “matter of course match,” from the fact, that they were always together, and apparently cut out for each other.

a young female

From this reading When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.

the childhood of a girl

From this reading It was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading It was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading There is one point at which the true passion of love, in all great hearts, leaps into fierce and instantaneous existence.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Kate and he had been schoolfellows and neighbors from their infancy, and, as they grew up, were regarded as a sort of “matter of course match,” from the fact, that they were always together, and apparently cut out for each other.

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

From this reading When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.

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

From this reading When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading There is one point at which the true passion of love, in all great hearts, leaps into fierce and instantaneous existence.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.

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

From this reading When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading It was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

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

From this reading When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.

the early stage of growth or development

From this reading Kate and he had been schoolfellows and neighbors from their infancy, and, as they grew up, were regarded as a sort of “matter of course match,” from the fact, that they were always together, and apparently cut out for each other.

occurring with no delay

From this reading There is one point at which the true passion of love, in all great hearts, leaps into fierce and instantaneous existence.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There is one point at which the true passion of love, in all great hearts, leaps into fierce and instantaneous existence.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.

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

From this reading It was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

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From this reading When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.

plural of “leap” — a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading There is one point at which the true passion of love, in all great hearts, leaps into fierce and instantaneous existence.

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From this reading They were both natives of the county Leitrim, and born on the banks of the Shannon, in the sweet little town of Drumsna.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They were both natives of the county Leitrim, and born on the banks of the Shannon, in the sweet little town of Drumsna.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.

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

From this reading It was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

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 When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading Kate and he had been schoolfellows and neighbors from their infancy, and, as they grew up, were regarded as a sort of “matter of course match,” from the fact, that they were always together, and apparently cut out for each other.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Kate and he had been schoolfellows and neighbors from their infancy, and, as they grew up, were regarded as a sort of “matter of course match,” from the fact, that they were always together, and apparently cut out for each other.

United States satirical novelist and literary critic (1912-1989)

From this reading When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading It was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

used to form the superlative

From this reading When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading They were both natives of the county Leitrim, and born on the banks of the Shannon, in the sweet little town of Drumsna.

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

From this reading Kate and he had been schoolfellows and neighbors from their infancy, and, as they grew up, were regarded as a sort of “matter of course match,” from the fact, that they were always together, and apparently cut out for each other.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading It was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

impressive in appearance

From this reading It was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

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From this reading It was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

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

From this reading When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They were both natives of the county Leitrim, and born on the banks of the Shannon, in the sweet little town of Drumsna.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Kate and he had been schoolfellows and neighbors from their infancy, and, as they grew up, were regarded as a sort of “matter of course match,” from the fact, that they were always together, and apparently cut out for each other.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Kate and he had been schoolfellows and neighbors from their infancy, and, as they grew up, were regarded as a sort of “matter of course match,” from the fact, that they were always together, and apparently cut out for each other.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading It was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading There is one point at which the true passion of love, in all great hearts, leaps into fierce and instantaneous existence.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading It was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading There is one point at which the true passion of love, in all great hearts, leaps into fierce and instantaneous existence.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Kate and he had been schoolfellows and neighbors from their infancy, and, as they grew up, were regarded as a sort of “matter of course match,” from the fact, that they were always together, and apparently cut out for each other.

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

From this reading It was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

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From this reading Kate and he had been schoolfellows and neighbors from their infancy, and, as they grew up, were regarded as a sort of “matter of course match,” from the fact, that they were always together, and apparently cut out for each other.

United States electrical engineer who pioneered mathematical communication theory (1916-2001)

From this reading They were both natives of the county Leitrim, and born on the banks of the Shannon, in the sweet little town of Drumsna.

relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun

From this reading It was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Kate and he had been schoolfellows and neighbors from their infancy, and, as they grew up, were regarded as a sort of “matter of course match,” from the fact, that they were always together, and apparently cut out for each other.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading They were both natives of the county Leitrim, and born on the banks of the Shannon, in the sweet little town of Drumsna.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.

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

From this reading When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Kate and he had been schoolfellows and neighbors from their infancy, and, as they grew up, were regarded as a sort of “matter of course match,” from the fact, that they were always together, and apparently cut out for each other.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is one point at which the true passion of love, in all great hearts, leaps into fierce and instantaneous existence.

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

From this reading Kate and he had been schoolfellows and neighbors from their infancy, and, as they grew up, were regarded as a sort of “matter of course match,” from the fact, that they were always together, and apparently cut out for each other.

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

From this reading It was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

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

From this reading When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Kate and he had been schoolfellows and neighbors from their infancy, and, as they grew up, were regarded as a sort of “matter of course match,” from the fact, that they were always together, and apparently cut out for each other.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading They were both natives of the county Leitrim, and born on the banks of the Shannon, in the sweet little town of Drumsna.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading There is one point at which the true passion of love, in all great hearts, leaps into fierce and instantaneous existence.

position 20 in a countable series of things

From this reading When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Kate and he had been schoolfellows and neighbors from their infancy, and, as they grew up, were regarded as a sort of “matter of course match,” from the fact, that they were always together, and apparently cut out for each other.

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

From this reading It was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading It was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

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

From this reading Kate and he had been schoolfellows and neighbors from their infancy, and, as they grew up, were regarded as a sort of “matter of course match,” from the fact, that they were always together, and apparently cut out for each other.

at the time that

From this reading When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It was by the beautiful waters of this noble river that they first felt that impassioned glow that colors all the after life of man or woman, and which is as different from the feelings that characterize early boy or girlhood, as the noon-day solar blaze is from the cold and placid beams of the pale new moon.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading When young Barry spoke of the girl of his love, he referred to Kate McCarthy, now in her twentieth year, and certainly one of the most beautiful Irish girls that had emigrated to America for many a long day.