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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Their very name has become a term of reproach among us, so that "an ould tinker" is recognised as an appropriate epithet for any troublesome beast or disagreeable neighbour.
all
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From this reading The approach of the two queer vehicles in which they now generally travel is watched by displeased eyes all over our countryside, and they are so to speak lighted on their way by the gleam of suspicious or resentful glances.
almost
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From this reading If they were not case-hardened by long experience, they would surely be mortified sometimes at the reception with which they meet almost wherever they go.
alreadynounUS /already/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading KILFOYLE'S CLOAK The opprobrious proverb already mentioned is not the only permanent mark of unpopularity that the Tinkers have earned for themselves at Lisconnel.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Their very name has become a term of reproach among us, so that "an ould tinker" is recognised as an appropriate epithet for any troublesome beast or disagreeable neighbour.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Their very name has become a term of reproach among us, so that "an ould tinker" is recognised as an appropriate epithet for any troublesome beast or disagreeable neighbour.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The approach of the two queer vehicles in which they now generally travel is watched by displeased eyes all over our countryside, and they are so to speak lighted on their way by the gleam of suspicious or resentful glances.
any
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From this reading Their very name has become a term of reproach among us, so that "an ould tinker" is recognised as an appropriate epithet for any troublesome beast or disagreeable neighbour.
approach
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From this reading The approach of the two queer vehicles in which they now generally travel is watched by displeased eyes all over our countryside, and they are so to speak lighted on their way by the gleam of suspicious or resentful glances.
appropriate
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From this reading Their very name has become a term of reproach among us, so that "an ould tinker" is recognised as an appropriate epithet for any troublesome beast or disagreeable neighbour.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The approach of the two queer vehicles in which they now generally travel is watched by displeased eyes all over our countryside, and they are so to speak lighted on their way by the gleam of suspicious or resentful glances.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Their very name has become a term of reproach among us, so that "an ould tinker" is recognised as an appropriate epithet for any troublesome beast or disagreeable neighbour.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading KILFOYLE'S CLOAK The opprobrious proverb already mentioned is not the only permanent mark of unpopularity that the Tinkers have earned for themselves at Lisconnel.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If they were not case-hardened by long experience, they would surely be mortified sometimes at the reception with which they meet almost wherever they go.
beast
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From this reading Their very name has become a term of reproach among us, so that "an ould tinker" is recognised as an appropriate epithet for any troublesome beast or disagreeable neighbour.
become
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From this reading Their very name has become a term of reproach among us, so that "an ould tinker" is recognised as an appropriate epithet for any troublesome beast or disagreeable neighbour.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If they were not case-hardened by long experience, they would surely be mortified sometimes at the reception with which they meet almost wherever they go.
case-hardened
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From this reading If they were not case-hardened by long experience, they would surely be mortified sometimes at the reception with which they meet almost wherever they go.
CLOAK
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From this reading KILFOYLE'S CLOAK The opprobrious proverb already mentioned is not the only permanent mark of unpopularity that the Tinkers have earned for themselves at Lisconnel.
countryside
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From this reading The approach of the two queer vehicles in which they now generally travel is watched by displeased eyes all over our countryside, and they are so to speak lighted on their way by the gleam of suspicious or resentful glances.
disagreeable
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From this reading Their very name has become a term of reproach among us, so that "an ould tinker" is recognised as an appropriate epithet for any troublesome beast or disagreeable neighbour.
displeased
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From this reading The approach of the two queer vehicles in which they now generally travel is watched by displeased eyes all over our countryside, and they are so to speak lighted on their way by the gleam of suspicious or resentful glances.
earned
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From this reading KILFOYLE'S CLOAK The opprobrious proverb already mentioned is not the only permanent mark of unpopularity that the Tinkers have earned for themselves at Lisconnel.
epithet
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From this reading Their very name has become a term of reproach among us, so that "an ould tinker" is recognised as an appropriate epithet for any troublesome beast or disagreeable neighbour.
experience
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From this reading If they were not case-hardened by long experience, they would surely be mortified sometimes at the reception with which they meet almost wherever they go.
eyes
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From this reading The approach of the two queer vehicles in which they now generally travel is watched by displeased eyes all over our countryside, and they are so to speak lighted on their way by the gleam of suspicious or resentful glances.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading KILFOYLE'S CLOAK The opprobrious proverb already mentioned is not the only permanent mark of unpopularity that the Tinkers have earned for themselves at Lisconnel.
generally
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From this reading The approach of the two queer vehicles in which they now generally travel is watched by displeased eyes all over our countryside, and they are so to speak lighted on their way by the gleam of suspicious or resentful glances.
glances
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From this reading The approach of the two queer vehicles in which they now generally travel is watched by displeased eyes all over our countryside, and they are so to speak lighted on their way by the gleam of suspicious or resentful glances.
gleam
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From this reading The approach of the two queer vehicles in which they now generally travel is watched by displeased eyes all over our countryside, and they are so to speak lighted on their way by the gleam of suspicious or resentful glances.
go
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From this reading If they were not case-hardened by long experience, they would surely be mortified sometimes at the reception with which they meet almost wherever they go.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their very name has become a term of reproach among us, so that "an ould tinker" is recognised as an appropriate epithet for any troublesome beast or disagreeable neighbour.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading KILFOYLE'S CLOAK The opprobrious proverb already mentioned is not the only permanent mark of unpopularity that the Tinkers have earned for themselves at Lisconnel.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If they were not case-hardened by long experience, they would surely be mortified sometimes at the reception with which they meet almost wherever they go.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The approach of the two queer vehicles in which they now generally travel is watched by displeased eyes all over our countryside, and they are so to speak lighted on their way by the gleam of suspicious or resentful glances.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KILFOYLE'S CLOAK The opprobrious proverb already mentioned is not the only permanent mark of unpopularity that the Tinkers have earned for themselves at Lisconnel.
KILFOYLE'S
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From this reading KILFOYLE'S CLOAK The opprobrious proverb already mentioned is not the only permanent mark of unpopularity that the Tinkers have earned for themselves at Lisconnel.
lighted
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From this reading The approach of the two queer vehicles in which they now generally travel is watched by displeased eyes all over our countryside, and they are so to speak lighted on their way by the gleam of suspicious or resentful glances.
Lisconnel
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From this reading KILFOYLE'S CLOAK The opprobrious proverb already mentioned is not the only permanent mark of unpopularity that the Tinkers have earned for themselves at Lisconnel.
longnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading If they were not case-hardened by long experience, they would surely be mortified sometimes at the reception with which they meet almost wherever they go.
mark
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From this reading KILFOYLE'S CLOAK The opprobrious proverb already mentioned is not the only permanent mark of unpopularity that the Tinkers have earned for themselves at Lisconnel.
meet
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From this reading If they were not case-hardened by long experience, they would surely be mortified sometimes at the reception with which they meet almost wherever they go.
mentioned
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From this reading KILFOYLE'S CLOAK The opprobrious proverb already mentioned is not the only permanent mark of unpopularity that the Tinkers have earned for themselves at Lisconnel.
mortified
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From this reading If they were not case-hardened by long experience, they would surely be mortified sometimes at the reception with which they meet almost wherever they go.
MRS
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From this reading MRS.
namenounUS /name/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Their very name has become a term of reproach among us, so that "an ould tinker" is recognised as an appropriate epithet for any troublesome beast or disagreeable neighbour.
neighbour
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From this reading Their very name has become a term of reproach among us, so that "an ould tinker" is recognised as an appropriate epithet for any troublesome beast or disagreeable neighbour.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading KILFOYLE'S CLOAK The opprobrious proverb already mentioned is not the only permanent mark of unpopularity that the Tinkers have earned for themselves at Lisconnel.
now
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From this reading The approach of the two queer vehicles in which they now generally travel is watched by displeased eyes all over our countryside, and they are so to speak lighted on their way by the gleam of suspicious or resentful glances.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KILFOYLE'S CLOAK The opprobrious proverb already mentioned is not the only permanent mark of unpopularity that the Tinkers have earned for themselves at Lisconnel.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The approach of the two queer vehicles in which they now generally travel is watched by displeased eyes all over our countryside, and they are so to speak lighted on their way by the gleam of suspicious or resentful glances.
only
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From this reading KILFOYLE'S CLOAK The opprobrious proverb already mentioned is not the only permanent mark of unpopularity that the Tinkers have earned for themselves at Lisconnel.
opprobrious
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From this reading KILFOYLE'S CLOAK The opprobrious proverb already mentioned is not the only permanent mark of unpopularity that the Tinkers have earned for themselves at Lisconnel.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Their very name has become a term of reproach among us, so that "an ould tinker" is recognised as an appropriate epithet for any troublesome beast or disagreeable neighbour.
ould
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From this reading Their very name has become a term of reproach among us, so that "an ould tinker" is recognised as an appropriate epithet for any troublesome beast or disagreeable neighbour.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The approach of the two queer vehicles in which they now generally travel is watched by displeased eyes all over our countryside, and they are so to speak lighted on their way by the gleam of suspicious or resentful glances.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The approach of the two queer vehicles in which they now generally travel is watched by displeased eyes all over our countryside, and they are so to speak lighted on their way by the gleam of suspicious or resentful glances.
permanent
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From this reading KILFOYLE'S CLOAK The opprobrious proverb already mentioned is not the only permanent mark of unpopularity that the Tinkers have earned for themselves at Lisconnel.
proverb
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From this reading KILFOYLE'S CLOAK The opprobrious proverb already mentioned is not the only permanent mark of unpopularity that the Tinkers have earned for themselves at Lisconnel.
queer
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From this reading The approach of the two queer vehicles in which they now generally travel is watched by displeased eyes all over our countryside, and they are so to speak lighted on their way by the gleam of suspicious or resentful glances.
reception
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From this reading If they were not case-hardened by long experience, they would surely be mortified sometimes at the reception with which they meet almost wherever they go.
recognised
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From this reading Their very name has become a term of reproach among us, so that "an ould tinker" is recognised as an appropriate epithet for any troublesome beast or disagreeable neighbour.
reproach
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From this reading Their very name has become a term of reproach among us, so that "an ould tinker" is recognised as an appropriate epithet for any troublesome beast or disagreeable neighbour.
resentful
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From this reading The approach of the two queer vehicles in which they now generally travel is watched by displeased eyes all over our countryside, and they are so to speak lighted on their way by the gleam of suspicious or resentful glances.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Their very name has become a term of reproach among us, so that "an ould tinker" is recognised as an appropriate epithet for any troublesome beast or disagreeable neighbour.
sometimes
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From this reading If they were not case-hardened by long experience, they would surely be mortified sometimes at the reception with which they meet almost wherever they go.
speak
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From this reading The approach of the two queer vehicles in which they now generally travel is watched by displeased eyes all over our countryside, and they are so to speak lighted on their way by the gleam of suspicious or resentful glances.
surely
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From this reading If they were not case-hardened by long experience, they would surely be mortified sometimes at the reception with which they meet almost wherever they go.
suspicious
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From this reading The approach of the two queer vehicles in which they now generally travel is watched by displeased eyes all over our countryside, and they are so to speak lighted on their way by the gleam of suspicious or resentful glances.
term
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From this reading Their very name has become a term of reproach among us, so that "an ould tinker" is recognised as an appropriate epithet for any troublesome beast or disagreeable neighbour.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading KILFOYLE'S CLOAK The opprobrious proverb already mentioned is not the only permanent mark of unpopularity that the Tinkers have earned for themselves at Lisconnel.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KILFOYLE'S CLOAK The opprobrious proverb already mentioned is not the only permanent mark of unpopularity that the Tinkers have earned for themselves at Lisconnel.
TheirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their very name has become a term of reproach among us, so that "an ould tinker" is recognised as an appropriate epithet for any troublesome beast or disagreeable neighbour.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading KILFOYLE'S CLOAK The opprobrious proverb already mentioned is not the only permanent mark of unpopularity that the Tinkers have earned for themselves at Lisconnel.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If they were not case-hardened by long experience, they would surely be mortified sometimes at the reception with which they meet almost wherever they go.
tinker
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From this reading Their very name has become a term of reproach among us, so that "an ould tinker" is recognised as an appropriate epithet for any troublesome beast or disagreeable neighbour.
Tinkers
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From this reading KILFOYLE'S CLOAK The opprobrious proverb already mentioned is not the only permanent mark of unpopularity that the Tinkers have earned for themselves at Lisconnel.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The approach of the two queer vehicles in which they now generally travel is watched by displeased eyes all over our countryside, and they are so to speak lighted on their way by the gleam of suspicious or resentful glances.
travel
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From this reading The approach of the two queer vehicles in which they now generally travel is watched by displeased eyes all over our countryside, and they are so to speak lighted on their way by the gleam of suspicious or resentful glances.
troublesome
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From this reading Their very name has become a term of reproach among us, so that "an ould tinker" is recognised as an appropriate epithet for any troublesome beast or disagreeable neighbour.
two
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From this reading The approach of the two queer vehicles in which they now generally travel is watched by displeased eyes all over our countryside, and they are so to speak lighted on their way by the gleam of suspicious or resentful glances.
unpopularity
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From this reading KILFOYLE'S CLOAK The opprobrious proverb already mentioned is not the only permanent mark of unpopularity that the Tinkers have earned for themselves at Lisconnel.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Their very name has become a term of reproach among us, so that "an ould tinker" is recognised as an appropriate epithet for any troublesome beast or disagreeable neighbour.
vehicles
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From this reading The approach of the two queer vehicles in which they now generally travel is watched by displeased eyes all over our countryside, and they are so to speak lighted on their way by the gleam of suspicious or resentful glances.
very
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From this reading Their very name has become a term of reproach among us, so that "an ould tinker" is recognised as an appropriate epithet for any troublesome beast or disagreeable neighbour.
watched
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From this reading The approach of the two queer vehicles in which they now generally travel is watched by displeased eyes all over our countryside, and they are so to speak lighted on their way by the gleam of suspicious or resentful glances.
way
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From this reading The approach of the two queer vehicles in which they now generally travel is watched by displeased eyes all over our countryside, and they are so to speak lighted on their way by the gleam of suspicious or resentful glances.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If they were not case-hardened by long experience, they would surely be mortified sometimes at the reception with which they meet almost wherever they go.
whereverconjunctionUS /weˈrevər/
in or to any place at all
From this reading If they were not case-hardened by long experience, they would surely be mortified sometimes at the reception with which they meet almost wherever they go.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If they were not case-hardened by long experience, they would surely be mortified sometimes at the reception with which they meet almost wherever they go.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading If they were not case-hardened by long experience, they would surely be mortified sometimes at the reception with which they meet almost wherever they go.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If they were not case-hardened by long experience, they would surely be mortified sometimes at the reception with which they meet almost wherever they go.
