used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was a young tradesman, named Barry O'Donoghue--a fine, manly fellow, industrious, intelligent, and though not rich, in better circumstances than most young men of the parish.
admirersnounUS /ədˈmaɪrərz/
plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Barry had a proud as well as a loving heart, and felt the slight and disappointment so keenly that he left his home at once, and sailed for Australia, to seek his fortune in that rich, but then almost unknown land.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This was a young tradesman, named Barry O'Donoghue--a fine, manly fellow, industrious, intelligent, and though not rich, in better circumstances than most young men of the parish.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But when "bold Barry O'Donoghue," as he was called, proposed to Michael More for the hand of his daughter, he received as stern and scornful a "No, young man," as any who had been before him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But when "bold Barry O'Donoghue," as he was called, proposed to Michael More for the hand of his daughter, he received as stern and scornful a "No, young man," as any who had been before him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Barry had a proud as well as a loving heart, and felt the slight and disappointment so keenly that he left his home at once, and sailed for Australia, to seek his fortune in that rich, but then almost unknown land.
AustralianounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljə/
a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony
From this reading Barry had a proud as well as a loving heart, and felt the slight and disappointment so keenly that he left his home at once, and sailed for Australia, to seek his fortune in that rich, but then almost unknown land.
Barry
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From this reading This was a young tradesman, named Barry O'Donoghue--a fine, manly fellow, industrious, intelligent, and though not rich, in better circumstances than most young men of the parish.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
for the reason that
From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But when "bold Barry O'Donoghue," as he was called, proposed to Michael More for the hand of his daughter, he received as stern and scornful a "No, young man," as any who had been before him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But when "bold Barry O'Donoghue," as he was called, proposed to Michael More for the hand of his daughter, he received as stern and scornful a "No, young man," as any who had been before him.
(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 This was a young tradesman, named Barry O'Donoghue--a fine, manly fellow, industrious, intelligent, and though not rich, in better circumstances than most young men of the parish.
BiddynounUS /ˈbɪdi/
adult female chicken
From this reading People laughed, and said that Mickey and Biddy More were keeping their daughter for "_the_ O'Donoghue"--expecting him to come for her, some May-day morning, in grand style, riding over the waves on his silver-shining steed, to carry her off to his palace under the lake.
fearless and daring
From this reading But when "bold Barry O'Donoghue," as he was called, proposed to Michael More for the hand of his daughter, he received as stern and scornful a "No, young man," as any who had been before him.
braveradjectiveUS /ˈbreɪvər/
comparative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when "bold Barry O'Donoghue," as he was called, proposed to Michael More for the hand of his daughter, he received as stern and scornful a "No, young man," as any who had been before him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But when "bold Barry O'Donoghue," as he was called, proposed to Michael More for the hand of his daughter, he received as stern and scornful a "No, young man," as any who had been before him.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading People laughed, and said that Mickey and Biddy More were keeping their daughter for "_the_ O'Donoghue"--expecting him to come for her, some May-day morning, in grand style, riding over the waves on his silver-shining steed, to carry her off to his palace under the lake.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading This was a young tradesman, named Barry O'Donoghue--a fine, manly fellow, industrious, intelligent, and though not rich, in better circumstances than most young men of the parish.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading People laughed, and said that Mickey and Biddy More were keeping their daughter for "_the_ O'Donoghue"--expecting him to come for her, some May-day morning, in grand style, riding over the waves on his silver-shining steed, to carry her off to his palace under the lake.
a female human offspring
From this reading But when "bold Barry O'Donoghue," as he was called, proposed to Michael More for the hand of his daughter, he received as stern and scornful a "No, young man," as any who had been before him.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Barry had a proud as well as a loving heart, and felt the slight and disappointment so keenly that he left his home at once, and sailed for Australia, to seek his fortune in that rich, but then almost unknown land.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading People laughed, and said that Mickey and Biddy More were keeping their daughter for "_the_ O'Donoghue"--expecting him to come for her, some May-day morning, in grand style, riding over the waves on his silver-shining steed, to carry her off to his palace under the lake.
a boy or man
From this reading This was a young tradesman, named Barry O'Donoghue--a fine, manly fellow, industrious, intelligent, and though not rich, in better circumstances than most young men of the parish.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Barry had a proud as well as a loving heart, and felt the slight and disappointment so keenly that he left his home at once, and sailed for Australia, to seek his fortune in that rich, but then almost unknown land.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading This was a young tradesman, named Barry O'Donoghue--a fine, manly fellow, industrious, intelligent, and though not rich, in better circumstances than most young men of the parish.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But when "bold Barry O'Donoghue," as he was called, proposed to Michael More for the hand of his daughter, he received as stern and scornful a "No, young man," as any who had been before him.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Barry had a proud as well as a loving heart, and felt the slight and disappointment so keenly that he left his home at once, and sailed for Australia, to seek his fortune in that rich, but then almost unknown land.
frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/
past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
a young female
From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading People laughed, and said that Mickey and Biddy More were keeping their daughter for "_the_ O'Donoghue"--expecting him to come for her, some May-day morning, in grand style, riding over the waves on his silver-shining steed, to carry her off to his palace under the lake.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But when "bold Barry O'Donoghue," as he was called, proposed to Michael More for the hand of his daughter, he received as stern and scornful a "No, young man," as any who had been before him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But when "bold Barry O'Donoghue," as he was called, proposed to Michael More for the hand of his daughter, he received as stern and scornful a "No, young man," as any who had been before him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Barry had a proud as well as a loving heart, and felt the slight and disappointment so keenly that he left his home at once, and sailed for Australia, to seek his fortune in that rich, but then almost unknown land.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But when "bold Barry O'Donoghue," as he was called, proposed to Michael More for the hand of his daughter, he received as stern and scornful a "No, young man," as any who had been before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But when "bold Barry O'Donoghue," as he was called, proposed to Michael More for the hand of his daughter, he received as stern and scornful a "No, young man," as any who had been before him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Barry had a proud as well as a loving heart, and felt the slight and disappointment so keenly that he left his home at once, and sailed for Australia, to seek his fortune in that rich, but then almost unknown land.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was a young tradesman, named Barry O'Donoghue--a fine, manly fellow, industrious, intelligent, and though not rich, in better circumstances than most young men of the parish.
industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading This was a young tradesman, named Barry O'Donoghue--a fine, manly fellow, industrious, intelligent, and though not rich, in better circumstances than most young men of the parish.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading This was a young tradesman, named Barry O'Donoghue--a fine, manly fellow, industrious, intelligent, and though not rich, in better circumstances than most young men of the parish.
Kathleen's
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From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading Barry had a proud as well as a loving heart, and felt the slight and disappointment so keenly that he left his home at once, and sailed for Australia, to seek his fortune in that rich, but then almost unknown land.
conformity or harmony
From this reading People laughed, and said that Mickey and Biddy More were keeping their daughter for "_the_ O'Donoghue"--expecting him to come for her, some May-day morning, in grand style, riding over the waves on his silver-shining steed, to carry her off to his palace under the lake.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading People laughed, and said that Mickey and Biddy More were keeping their daughter for "_the_ O'Donoghue"--expecting him to come for her, some May-day morning, in grand style, riding over the waves on his silver-shining steed, to carry her off to his palace under the lake.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Barry had a proud as well as a loving heart, and felt the slight and disappointment so keenly that he left his home at once, and sailed for Australia, to seek his fortune in that rich, but then almost unknown land.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading People laughed, and said that Mickey and Biddy More were keeping their daughter for "_the_ O'Donoghue"--expecting him to come for her, some May-day morning, in grand style, riding over the waves on his silver-shining steed, to carry her off to his palace under the lake.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Barry had a proud as well as a loving heart, and felt the slight and disappointment so keenly that he left his home at once, and sailed for Australia, to seek his fortune in that rich, but then almost unknown land.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading Barry had a proud as well as a loving heart, and felt the slight and disappointment so keenly that he left his home at once, and sailed for Australia, to seek his fortune in that rich, but then almost unknown land.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading This was a young tradesman, named Barry O'Donoghue--a fine, manly fellow, industrious, intelligent, and though not rich, in better circumstances than most young men of the parish.
May-day
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From this reading People laughed, and said that Mickey and Biddy More were keeping their daughter for "_the_ O'Donoghue"--expecting him to come for her, some May-day morning, in grand style, riding over the waves on his silver-shining steed, to carry her off to his palace under the lake.
the force of workers available
From this reading This was a young tradesman, named Barry O'Donoghue--a fine, manly fellow, industrious, intelligent, and though not rich, in better circumstances than most young men of the parish.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading But when "bold Barry O'Donoghue," as he was called, proposed to Michael More for the hand of his daughter, he received as stern and scornful a "No, young man," as any who had been before him.
MickeynounUS /ˈmɪki/
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent
From this reading People laughed, and said that Mickey and Biddy More were keeping their daughter for "_the_ O'Donoghue"--expecting him to come for her, some May-day morning, in grand style, riding over the waves on his silver-shining steed, to carry her off to his palace under the lake.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading People laughed, and said that Mickey and Biddy More were keeping their daughter for "_the_ O'Donoghue"--expecting him to come for her, some May-day morning, in grand style, riding over the waves on his silver-shining steed, to carry her off to his palace under the lake.
used to form the superlative
From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This was a young tradesman, named Barry O'Donoghue--a fine, manly fellow, industrious, intelligent, and though not rich, in better circumstances than most young men of the parish.
not any; not one
From this reading But when "bold Barry O'Donoghue," as he was called, proposed to Michael More for the hand of his daughter, he received as stern and scornful a "No, young man," as any who had been before him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
O'Donoghue
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From this reading This was a young tradesman, named Barry O'Donoghue--a fine, manly fellow, industrious, intelligent, and though not rich, in better circumstances than most young men of the parish.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading People laughed, and said that Mickey and Biddy More were keeping their daughter for "_the_ O'Donoghue"--expecting him to come for her, some May-day morning, in grand style, riding over the waves on his silver-shining steed, to carry her off to his palace under the lake.
on one occasion
From this reading Barry had a proud as well as a loving heart, and felt the slight and disappointment so keenly that he left his home at once, and sailed for Australia, to seek his fortune in that rich, but then almost unknown land.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading People laughed, and said that Mickey and Biddy More were keeping their daughter for "_the_ O'Donoghue"--expecting him to come for her, some May-day morning, in grand style, riding over the waves on his silver-shining steed, to carry her off to his palace under the lake.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading People laughed, and said that Mickey and Biddy More were keeping their daughter for "_the_ O'Donoghue"--expecting him to come for her, some May-day morning, in grand style, riding over the waves on his silver-shining steed, to carry her off to his palace under the lake.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading This was a young tradesman, named Barry O'Donoghue--a fine, manly fellow, industrious, intelligent, and though not rich, in better circumstances than most young men of the parish.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People laughed, and said that Mickey and Biddy More were keeping their daughter for "_the_ O'Donoghue"--expecting him to come for her, some May-day morning, in grand style, riding over the waves on his silver-shining steed, to carry her off to his palace under the lake.
by chance
From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
perseveringadjectiveUS /pərsəˈvɪrɪŋ/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading But when "bold Barry O'Donoghue," as he was called, proposed to Michael More for the hand of his daughter, he received as stern and scornful a "No, young man," as any who had been before him.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Barry had a proud as well as a loving heart, and felt the slight and disappointment so keenly that he left his home at once, and sailed for Australia, to seek his fortune in that rich, but then almost unknown land.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading But when "bold Barry O'Donoghue," as he was called, proposed to Michael More for the hand of his daughter, he received as stern and scornful a "No, young man," as any who had been before him.
possessing material wealth
From this reading This was a young tradesman, named Barry O'Donoghue--a fine, manly fellow, industrious, intelligent, and though not rich, in better circumstances than most young men of the parish.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading People laughed, and said that Mickey and Biddy More were keeping their daughter for "_the_ O'Donoghue"--expecting him to come for her, some May-day morning, in grand style, riding over the waves on his silver-shining steed, to carry her off to his palace under the lake.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading People laughed, and said that Mickey and Biddy More were keeping their daughter for "_the_ O'Donoghue"--expecting him to come for her, some May-day morning, in grand style, riding over the waves on his silver-shining steed, to carry her off to his palace under the lake.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Barry had a proud as well as a loving heart, and felt the slight and disappointment so keenly that he left his home at once, and sailed for Australia, to seek his fortune in that rich, but then almost unknown land.
scornfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrnfəl/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading But when "bold Barry O'Donoghue," as he was called, proposed to Michael More for the hand of his daughter, he received as stern and scornful a "No, young man," as any who had been before him.
try to get or reach
From this reading Barry had a proud as well as a loving heart, and felt the slight and disappointment so keenly that he left his home at once, and sailed for Australia, to seek his fortune in that rich, but then almost unknown land.
silver-shining
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From this reading People laughed, and said that Mickey and Biddy More were keeping their daughter for "_the_ O'Donoghue"--expecting him to come for her, some May-day morning, in grand style, riding over the waves on his silver-shining steed, to carry her off to his palace under the lake.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Barry had a proud as well as a loving heart, and felt the slight and disappointment so keenly that he left his home at once, and sailed for Australia, to seek his fortune in that rich, but then almost unknown land.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Barry had a proud as well as a loving heart, and felt the slight and disappointment so keenly that he left his home at once, and sailed for Australia, to seek his fortune in that rich, but then almost unknown land.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading People laughed, and said that Mickey and Biddy More were keeping their daughter for "_the_ O'Donoghue"--expecting him to come for her, some May-day morning, in grand style, riding over the waves on his silver-shining steed, to carry her off to his palace under the lake.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading People laughed, and said that Mickey and Biddy More were keeping their daughter for "_the_ O'Donoghue"--expecting him to come for her, some May-day morning, in grand style, riding over the waves on his silver-shining steed, to carry her off to his palace under the lake.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading But when "bold Barry O'Donoghue," as he was called, proposed to Michael More for the hand of his daughter, he received as stern and scornful a "No, young man," as any who had been before him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading People laughed, and said that Mickey and Biddy More were keeping their daughter for "_the_ O'Donoghue"--expecting him to come for her, some May-day morning, in grand style, riding over the waves on his silver-shining steed, to carry her off to his palace under the lake.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Barry had a proud as well as a loving heart, and felt the slight and disappointment so keenly that he left his home at once, and sailed for Australia, to seek his fortune in that rich, but then almost unknown land.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading People laughed, and said that Mickey and Biddy More were keeping their daughter for "_the_ O'Donoghue"--expecting him to come for her, some May-day morning, in grand style, riding over the waves on his silver-shining steed, to carry her off to his palace under the lake.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Barry had a proud as well as a loving heart, and felt the slight and disappointment so keenly that he left his home at once, and sailed for Australia, to seek his fortune in that rich, but then almost unknown land.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a young tradesman, named Barry O'Donoghue--a fine, manly fellow, industrious, intelligent, and though not rich, in better circumstances than most young men of the parish.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This was a young tradesman, named Barry O'Donoghue--a fine, manly fellow, industrious, intelligent, and though not rich, in better circumstances than most young men of the parish.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But when "bold Barry O'Donoghue," as he was called, proposed to Michael More for the hand of his daughter, he received as stern and scornful a "No, young man," as any who had been before him.
tradesmannoun
a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading This was a young tradesman, named Barry O'Donoghue--a fine, manly fellow, industrious, intelligent, and though not rich, in better circumstances than most young men of the parish.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading People laughed, and said that Mickey and Biddy More were keeping their daughter for "_the_ O'Donoghue"--expecting him to come for her, some May-day morning, in grand style, riding over the waves on his silver-shining steed, to carry her off to his palace under the lake.
not known
From this reading Barry had a proud as well as a loving heart, and felt the slight and disappointment so keenly that he left his home at once, and sailed for Australia, to seek his fortune in that rich, but then almost unknown land.
untitledadjective
not of the nobility
From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading People laughed, and said that Mickey and Biddy More were keeping their daughter for "_the_ O'Donoghue"--expecting him to come for her, some May-day morning, in grand style, riding over the waves on his silver-shining steed, to carry her off to his palace under the lake.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Barry had a proud as well as a loving heart, and felt the slight and disappointment so keenly that he left his home at once, and sailed for Australia, to seek his fortune in that rich, but then almost unknown land.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading People laughed, and said that Mickey and Biddy More were keeping their daughter for "_the_ O'Donoghue"--expecting him to come for her, some May-day morning, in grand style, riding over the waves on his silver-shining steed, to carry her off to his palace under the lake.
at the time that
From this reading But when "bold Barry O'Donoghue," as he was called, proposed to Michael More for the hand of his daughter, he received as stern and scornful a "No, young man," as any who had been before him.
which person or people
From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading There was one young man, braver or more persevering than most of Kathleen's untitled admirers, who would not be frowned off by her ambitious parents;--perhaps because he was encouraged by the kind smiles of the beautiful girl herself.
