Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading How Brian, having instituted inquiries, condemns his Uncle secretly--How Terry throws light upon a dark subject, and how, for the third time, Love "finds out his way."

later than; following

From this reading Mr. Kelly, who has been Brian's guest for the last fortnight, and who is to remain as long as suits him or as long after the grouse-shooting in August as he wills, has taken himself into the garden to smoke a cigar.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Now, finding himself alone with his uncle, Brian says, in the casual tone of one making an indifferent remark,-- "By the bye, I can see you are not on good terms with those old ladies at Moyne."

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

From this reading It is the evening of the next day, and dinner at Coole has just come to an end.

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

From this reading How Brian, having instituted inquiries, condemns his Uncle secretly--How Terry throws light upon a dark subject, and how, for the third time, Love "finds out his way."

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

From this reading Now, finding himself alone with his uncle, Brian says, in the casual tone of one making an indifferent remark,-- "By the bye, I can see you are not on good terms with those old ladies at Moyne."

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

From this reading Mr. Kelly, who has been Brian's guest for the last fortnight, and who is to remain as long as suits him or as long after the grouse-shooting in August as he wills, has taken himself into the garden to smoke a cigar.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It is the evening of the next day, and dinner at Coole has just come to an end.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading Mr. Kelly, who has been Brian's guest for the last fortnight, and who is to remain as long as suits him or as long after the grouse-shooting in August as he wills, has taken himself into the garden to smoke a cigar.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mr. Kelly, who has been Brian's guest for the last fortnight, and who is to remain as long as suits him or as long after the grouse-shooting in August as he wills, has taken himself into the garden to smoke a cigar.

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From this reading How Brian, having instituted inquiries, condemns his Uncle secretly--How Terry throws light upon a dark subject, and how, for the third time, Love "finds out his way."

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

From this reading Mr. Kelly, who has been Brian's guest for the last fortnight, and who is to remain as long as suits him or as long after the grouse-shooting in August as he wills, has taken himself into the garden to smoke a cigar.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Now, finding himself alone with his uncle, Brian says, in the casual tone of one making an indifferent remark,-- "By the bye, I can see you are not on good terms with those old ladies at Moyne."

an automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent

From this reading Now, finding himself alone with his uncle, Brian says, in the casual tone of one making an indifferent remark,-- "By the bye, I can see you are not on good terms with those old ladies at Moyne."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Now, finding himself alone with his uncle, Brian says, in the casual tone of one making an indifferent remark,-- "By the bye, I can see you are not on good terms with those old ladies at Moyne."

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading Now, finding himself alone with his uncle, Brian says, in the casual tone of one making an indifferent remark,-- "By the bye, I can see you are not on good terms with those old ladies at Moyne."

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading Mr. Kelly, who has been Brian's guest for the last fortnight, and who is to remain as long as suits him or as long after the grouse-shooting in August as he wills, has taken himself into the garden to smoke a cigar.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It is the evening of the next day, and dinner at Coole has just come to an end.

third-person singular of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading How Brian, having instituted inquiries, condemns his Uncle secretly--How Terry throws light upon a dark subject, and how, for the third time, Love "finds out his way."

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From this reading It is the evening of the next day, and dinner at Coole has just come to an end.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading How Brian, having instituted inquiries, condemns his Uncle secretly--How Terry throws light upon a dark subject, and how, for the third time, Love "finds out his way."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It is the evening of the next day, and dinner at Coole has just come to an end.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading It is the evening of the next day, and dinner at Coole has just come to an end.

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

From this reading This he does at a hint from Brian.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It is the evening of the next day, and dinner at Coole has just come to an end.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It is the evening of the next day, and dinner at Coole has just come to an end.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Now, finding himself alone with his uncle, Brian says, in the casual tone of one making an indifferent remark,-- "By the bye, I can see you are not on good terms with those old ladies at Moyne."

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading How Brian, having instituted inquiries, condemns his Uncle secretly--How Terry throws light upon a dark subject, and how, for the third time, Love "finds out his way."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading How Brian, having instituted inquiries, condemns his Uncle secretly--How Terry throws light upon a dark subject, and how, for the third time, Love "finds out his way."

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading Mr. Kelly, who has been Brian's guest for the last fortnight, and who is to remain as long as suits him or as long after the grouse-shooting in August as he wills, has taken himself into the garden to smoke a cigar.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This he does at a hint from Brian.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Mr. Kelly, who has been Brian's guest for the last fortnight, and who is to remain as long as suits him or as long after the grouse-shooting in August as he wills, has taken himself into the garden to smoke a cigar.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Now, finding himself alone with his uncle, Brian says, in the casual tone of one making an indifferent remark,-- "By the bye, I can see you are not on good terms with those old ladies at Moyne."

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

From this reading Mr. Kelly, who has been Brian's guest for the last fortnight, and who is to remain as long as suits him or as long after the grouse-shooting in August as he wills, has taken himself into the garden to smoke a cigar.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Mr. Kelly, who has been Brian's guest for the last fortnight, and who is to remain as long as suits him or as long after the grouse-shooting in August as he wills, has taken himself into the garden to smoke a cigar.

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

From this reading It is the evening of the next day, and dinner at Coole has just come to an end.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading How Brian, having instituted inquiries, condemns his Uncle secretly--How Terry throws light upon a dark subject, and how, for the third time, Love "finds out his way."

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

From this reading Mr. Kelly, who has been Brian's guest for the last fortnight, and who is to remain as long as suits him or as long after the grouse-shooting in August as he wills, has taken himself into the garden to smoke a cigar.

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

From this reading Mr. Kelly, who has been Brian's guest for the last fortnight, and who is to remain as long as suits him or as long after the grouse-shooting in August as he wills, has taken himself into the garden to smoke a cigar.

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

From this reading Mr. Kelly, who has been Brian's guest for the last fortnight, and who is to remain as long as suits him or as long after the grouse-shooting in August as he wills, has taken himself into the garden to smoke a cigar.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading This he does at a hint from Brian.

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

From this reading How Brian, having instituted inquiries, condemns his Uncle secretly--How Terry throws light upon a dark subject, and how, for the third time, Love "finds out his way."

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From this reading How Brian, having instituted inquiries, condemns his Uncle secretly--How Terry throws light upon a dark subject, and how, for the third time, Love "finds out his way."

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

From this reading Now, finding himself alone with his uncle, Brian says, in the casual tone of one making an indifferent remark,-- "By the bye, I can see you are not on good terms with those old ladies at Moyne."

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

From this reading Mr. Kelly, who has been Brian's guest for the last fortnight, and who is to remain as long as suits him or as long after the grouse-shooting in August as he wills, has taken himself into the garden to smoke a cigar.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading Now, finding himself alone with his uncle, Brian says, in the casual tone of one making an indifferent remark,-- "By the bye, I can see you are not on good terms with those old ladies at Moyne."

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading How Brian, having instituted inquiries, condemns his Uncle secretly--How Terry throws light upon a dark subject, and how, for the third time, Love "finds out his way."

past form of “institute” — set up or lay the groundwork for

From this reading How Brian, having instituted inquiries, condemns his Uncle secretly--How Terry throws light upon a dark subject, and how, for the third time, Love "finds out his way."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mr. Kelly, who has been Brian's guest for the last fortnight, and who is to remain as long as suits him or as long after the grouse-shooting in August as he wills, has taken himself into the garden to smoke a cigar.

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

From this reading It is the evening of the next day, and dinner at Coole has just come to an end.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is the evening of the next day, and dinner at Coole has just come to an end.

and nothing more

From this reading It is the evening of the next day, and dinner at Coole has just come to an end.

United States circus clown (1898-1979)

From this reading Mr. Kelly, who has been Brian's guest for the last fortnight, and who is to remain as long as suits him or as long after the grouse-shooting in August as he wills, has taken himself into the garden to smoke a cigar.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Now, finding himself alone with his uncle, Brian says, in the casual tone of one making an indifferent remark,-- "By the bye, I can see you are not on good terms with those old ladies at Moyne."

immediately past

From this reading Mr. Kelly, who has been Brian's guest for the last fortnight, and who is to remain as long as suits him or as long after the grouse-shooting in August as he wills, has taken himself into the garden to smoke a cigar.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading How Brian, having instituted inquiries, condemns his Uncle secretly--How Terry throws light upon a dark subject, and how, for the third time, Love "finds out his way."

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 Mr. Kelly, who has been Brian's guest for the last fortnight, and who is to remain as long as suits him or as long after the grouse-shooting in August as he wills, has taken himself into the garden to smoke a cigar.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading How Brian, having instituted inquiries, condemns his Uncle secretly--How Terry throws light upon a dark subject, and how, for the third time, Love "finds out his way."

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Now, finding himself alone with his uncle, Brian says, in the casual tone of one making an indifferent remark,-- "By the bye, I can see you are not on good terms with those old ladies at Moyne."

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From this reading Now, finding himself alone with his uncle, Brian says, in the casual tone of one making an indifferent remark,-- "By the bye, I can see you are not on good terms with those old ladies at Moyne."

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Kelly, who has been Brian's guest for the last fortnight, and who is to remain as long as suits him or as long after the grouse-shooting in August as he wills, has taken himself into the garden to smoke a cigar.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading It is the evening of the next day, and dinner at Coole has just come to an end.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Now, finding himself alone with his uncle, Brian says, in the casual tone of one making an indifferent remark,-- "By the bye, I can see you are not on good terms with those old ladies at Moyne."

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

From this reading Now, finding himself alone with his uncle, Brian says, in the casual tone of one making an indifferent remark,-- "By the bye, I can see you are not on good terms with those old ladies at Moyne."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is the evening of the next day, and dinner at Coole has just come to an end.

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

From this reading Now, finding himself alone with his uncle, Brian says, in the casual tone of one making an indifferent remark,-- "By the bye, I can see you are not on good terms with those old ladies at Moyne."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Now, finding himself alone with his uncle, Brian says, in the casual tone of one making an indifferent remark,-- "By the bye, I can see you are not on good terms with those old ladies at Moyne."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Now, finding himself alone with his uncle, Brian says, in the casual tone of one making an indifferent remark,-- "By the bye, I can see you are not on good terms with those old ladies at Moyne."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mr. Kelly, who has been Brian's guest for the last fortnight, and who is to remain as long as suits him or as long after the grouse-shooting in August as he wills, has taken himself into the garden to smoke a cigar.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading How Brian, having instituted inquiries, condemns his Uncle secretly--How Terry throws light upon a dark subject, and how, for the third time, Love "finds out his way."

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Mr. Kelly, who has been Brian's guest for the last fortnight, and who is to remain as long as suits him or as long after the grouse-shooting in August as he wills, has taken himself into the garden to smoke a cigar.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Now, finding himself alone with his uncle, Brian says, in the casual tone of one making an indifferent remark,-- "By the bye, I can see you are not on good terms with those old ladies at Moyne."

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Now, finding himself alone with his uncle, Brian says, in the casual tone of one making an indifferent remark,-- "By the bye, I can see you are not on good terms with those old ladies at Moyne."

in secrecy; not openly

From this reading How Brian, having instituted inquiries, condemns his Uncle secretly--How Terry throws light upon a dark subject, and how, for the third time, Love "finds out his way."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Now, finding himself alone with his uncle, Brian says, in the casual tone of one making an indifferent remark,-- "By the bye, I can see you are not on good terms with those old ladies at Moyne."

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Mr. Kelly, who has been Brian's guest for the last fortnight, and who is to remain as long as suits him or as long after the grouse-shooting in August as he wills, has taken himself into the garden to smoke a cigar.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading How Brian, having instituted inquiries, condemns his Uncle secretly--How Terry throws light upon a dark subject, and how, for the third time, Love "finds out his way."

plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color

From this reading Mr. Kelly, who has been Brian's guest for the last fortnight, and who is to remain as long as suits him or as long after the grouse-shooting in August as he wills, has taken himself into the garden to smoke a cigar.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Mr. Kelly, who has been Brian's guest for the last fortnight, and who is to remain as long as suits him or as long after the grouse-shooting in August as he wills, has taken himself into the garden to smoke a cigar.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading Now, finding himself alone with his uncle, Brian says, in the casual tone of one making an indifferent remark,-- "By the bye, I can see you are not on good terms with those old ladies at Moyne."

English actress (1847-1928)

From this reading How Brian, having instituted inquiries, condemns his Uncle secretly--How Terry throws light upon a dark subject, and how, for the third time, Love "finds out his way."

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

From this reading How Brian, having instituted inquiries, condemns his Uncle secretly--How Terry throws light upon a dark subject, and how, for the third time, Love "finds out his way."

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading How Brian, having instituted inquiries, condemns his Uncle secretly--How Terry throws light upon a dark subject, and how, for the third time, Love "finds out his way."

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

From this reading This he does at a hint from Brian.

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

From this reading Now, finding himself alone with his uncle, Brian says, in the casual tone of one making an indifferent remark,-- "By the bye, I can see you are not on good terms with those old ladies at Moyne."

plural of “throw” — the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)

From this reading How Brian, having instituted inquiries, condemns his Uncle secretly--How Terry throws light upon a dark subject, and how, for the third time, Love "finds out his way."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading How Brian, having instituted inquiries, condemns his Uncle secretly--How Terry throws light upon a dark subject, and how, for the third time, Love "finds out his way."

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

From this reading It is the evening of the next day, and dinner at Coole has just come to an end.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Now, finding himself alone with his uncle, Brian says, in the casual tone of one making an indifferent remark,-- "By the bye, I can see you are not on good terms with those old ladies at Moyne."

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

From this reading How Brian, having instituted inquiries, condemns his Uncle secretly--How Terry throws light upon a dark subject, and how, for the third time, Love "finds out his way."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading How Brian, having instituted inquiries, condemns his Uncle secretly--How Terry throws light upon a dark subject, and how, for the third time, Love "finds out his way."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading How Brian, having instituted inquiries, condemns his Uncle secretly--How Terry throws light upon a dark subject, and how, for the third time, Love "finds out his way."

which person or people

From this reading Mr. Kelly, who has been Brian's guest for the last fortnight, and who is to remain as long as suits him or as long after the grouse-shooting in August as he wills, has taken himself into the garden to smoke a cigar.

plural of “will” — the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention

From this reading Mr. Kelly, who has been Brian's guest for the last fortnight, and who is to remain as long as suits him or as long after the grouse-shooting in August as he wills, has taken himself into the garden to smoke a cigar.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Now, finding himself alone with his uncle, Brian says, in the casual tone of one making an indifferent remark,-- "By the bye, I can see you are not on good terms with those old ladies at Moyne."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Now, finding himself alone with his uncle, Brian says, in the casual tone of one making an indifferent remark,-- "By the bye, I can see you are not on good terms with those old ladies at Moyne."