used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
accidentaladjectiveUS /ˌæksəˈdentəl/
happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
From this reading POLYMATHERS It was to an accidental circumstance that Lisconnel owed the prolonged sojourn there of perhaps the most distinguished scholar who has ever visited us.
(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 For when he arrived at O'Beirne's forge one misty June evening, the night's lodging only was all he asked or desired.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading POLYMATHERS It was to an accidental circumstance that Lisconnel owed the prolonged sojourn there of perhaps the most distinguished scholar who has ever visited us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading For when he arrived at O'Beirne's forge one misty June evening, the night's lodging only was all he asked or desired.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading For when he arrived at O'Beirne's forge one misty June evening, the night's lodging only was all he asked or desired.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For when he arrived at O'Beirne's forge one misty June evening, the night's lodging only was all he asked or desired.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
BridgetnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒət/
Irish abbess; a patron saint of Ireland (453-523)
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
an occurrence of something
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading POLYMATHERS It was to an accidental circumstance that Lisconnel owed the prolonged sojourn there of perhaps the most distinguished scholar who has ever visited us.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
dalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
the specified day of the month
From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
wanted intensely
From this reading For when he arrived at O'Beirne's forge one misty June evening, the night's lodging only was all he asked or desired.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading POLYMATHERS It was to an accidental circumstance that Lisconnel owed the prolonged sojourn there of perhaps the most distinguished scholar who has ever visited us.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
DublinnounUS /ˈdʌblɪn/
capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic
From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
divisible by two
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading For when he arrived at O'Beirne's forge one misty June evening, the night's lodging only was all he asked or desired.
at any time
From this reading POLYMATHERS It was to an accidental circumstance that Lisconnel owed the prolonged sojourn there of perhaps the most distinguished scholar who has ever visited us.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For when he arrived at O'Beirne's forge one misty June evening, the night's lodging only was all he asked or desired.
forgeverbUS /fɔːrdʒ/
create by hammering
From this reading For when he arrived at O'Beirne's forge one misty June evening, the night's lodging only was all he asked or desired.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading POLYMATHERS It was to an accidental circumstance that Lisconnel owed the prolonged sojourn there of perhaps the most distinguished scholar who has ever visited us.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For when he arrived at O'Beirne's forge one misty June evening, the night's lodging only was all he asked or desired.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
impossibilitynounUS /ˌɪmpɔːsɪˈbɪlɪti/
incapability of existing or occurring
From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading POLYMATHERS It was to an accidental circumstance that Lisconnel owed the prolonged sojourn there of perhaps the most distinguished scholar who has ever visited us.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading For when he arrived at O'Beirne's forge one misty June evening, the night's lodging only was all he asked or desired.
lengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθənd/
drawn out or made longer spatially
From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
Lisconnel
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From this reading POLYMATHERS It was to an accidental circumstance that Lisconnel owed the prolonged sojourn there of perhaps the most distinguished scholar who has ever visited us.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading For when he arrived at O'Beirne's forge one misty June evening, the night's lodging only was all he asked or desired.
lothadjectiveUS /lɑːθ/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading For when he arrived at O'Beirne's forge one misty June evening, the night's lodging only was all he asked or desired.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
used to form the superlative
From this reading POLYMATHERS It was to an accidental circumstance that Lisconnel owed the prolonged sojourn there of perhaps the most distinguished scholar who has ever visited us.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading For when he arrived at O'Beirne's forge one misty June evening, the night's lodging only was all he asked or desired.
not any; not one
From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
O'Beirne
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From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
O'Beirne's
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From this reading For when he arrived at O'Beirne's forge one misty June evening, the night's lodging only was all he asked or desired.
O'Beirnes
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From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading POLYMATHERS It was to an accidental circumstance that Lisconnel owed the prolonged sojourn there of perhaps the most distinguished scholar who has ever visited us.
on one occasion
From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For when he arrived at O'Beirne's forge one misty June evening, the night's lodging only was all he asked or desired.
and nothing more
From this reading For when he arrived at O'Beirne's forge one misty June evening, the night's lodging only was all he asked or desired.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For when he arrived at O'Beirne's forge one misty June evening, the night's lodging only was all he asked or desired.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading POLYMATHERS It was to an accidental circumstance that Lisconnel owed the prolonged sojourn there of perhaps the most distinguished scholar who has ever visited us.
perforceadverbUS /pərˈfɔːrs/
by necessity; by force of circumstance
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
by chance
From this reading POLYMATHERS It was to an accidental circumstance that Lisconnel owed the prolonged sojourn there of perhaps the most distinguished scholar who has ever visited us.
POLYMATHERS
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From this reading POLYMATHERS It was to an accidental circumstance that Lisconnel owed the prolonged sojourn there of perhaps the most distinguished scholar who has ever visited us.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading POLYMATHERS It was to an accidental circumstance that Lisconnel owed the prolonged sojourn there of perhaps the most distinguished scholar who has ever visited us.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
relinquishverbUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/
part with a possession or right
From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
Identical; not different.
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading POLYMATHERS It was to an accidental circumstance that Lisconnel owed the prolonged sojourn there of perhaps the most distinguished scholar who has ever visited us.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
sojournnounUS /ˈsoʊdʒərn/
a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
From this reading POLYMATHERS It was to an accidental circumstance that Lisconnel owed the prolonged sojourn there of perhaps the most distinguished scholar who has ever visited us.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading POLYMATHERS It was to an accidental circumstance that Lisconnel owed the prolonged sojourn there of perhaps the most distinguished scholar who has ever visited us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading POLYMATHERS It was to an accidental circumstance that Lisconnel owed the prolonged sojourn there of perhaps the most distinguished scholar who has ever visited us.
in or at that place or location
From this reading POLYMATHERS It was to an accidental circumstance that Lisconnel owed the prolonged sojourn there of perhaps the most distinguished scholar who has ever visited us.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading POLYMATHERS It was to an accidental circumstance that Lisconnel owed the prolonged sojourn there of perhaps the most distinguished scholar who has ever visited us.
two times
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading POLYMATHERS It was to an accidental circumstance that Lisconnel owed the prolonged sojourn there of perhaps the most distinguished scholar who has ever visited us.
precisely as stated
From this reading At the beginning he was very loth to believe that he must relinquish his intention of reaching Dublin by a certain date--the first Monday in July; however, having once recognised the impossibility of doing so, he showed no haste to quit his quarters, and his stay with the O'Beirnes lengthened into months as the summer slipped away.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading POLYMATHERS It was to an accidental circumstance that Lisconnel owed the prolonged sojourn there of perhaps the most distinguished scholar who has ever visited us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading POLYMATHERS It was to an accidental circumstance that Lisconnel owed the prolonged sojourn there of perhaps the most distinguished scholar who has ever visited us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
at the time that
From this reading For when he arrived at O'Beirne's forge one misty June evening, the night's lodging only was all he asked or desired.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
which person or people
From this reading POLYMATHERS It was to an accidental circumstance that Lisconnel owed the prolonged sojourn there of perhaps the most distinguished scholar who has ever visited us.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
a late time of life
From this reading But in those times, now some fifty years since, we had "a terrible dale of sickness about in the country," and next morning the stranger was down with the fever, which, although so mild a case that even Bridget O'Beirne never gave him over more than twice in the same day, brought his journey perforce to a halt.
