Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading A FLITTING Among the latest of the strangers that have visited Lisconnel were some who came at a time when the neighbours stood rather in need of distraction.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Stacey Doyne's marriage also had removed something young and pleasant, and at times, when the thatch dripped without and within, neighbours were apt to talk about her in tones of commiseration, and say, "Sure, her poor mother's lost entirely."

in addition

From this reading Stacey Doyne's marriage also had removed something young and pleasant, and at times, when the thatch dripped without and within, neighbours were apt to talk about her in tones of commiseration, and say, "Sure, her poor mother's lost entirely."

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading A FLITTING Among the latest of the strangers that have visited Lisconnel were some who came at a time when the neighbours stood rather in need of distraction.

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

From this reading For the summer following Mrs. Kilfoyle's death was, between one thing and another, a drearyish season with us.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading For the summer following Mrs. Kilfoyle's death was, between one thing and another, a drearyish season with us.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading Stacey Doyne's marriage also had removed something young and pleasant, and at times, when the thatch dripped without and within, neighbours were apt to talk about her in tones of commiseration, and say, "Sure, her poor mother's lost entirely."

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading So that towards autumn the diversion of some new residents' arrival happened opportunely enough.

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

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A FLITTING Among the latest of the strangers that have visited Lisconnel were some who came at a time when the neighbours stood rather in need of distraction.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading So that towards autumn the diversion of some new residents' arrival happened opportunely enough.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading For the summer following Mrs. Kilfoyle's death was, between one thing and another, a drearyish season with us.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A FLITTING Among the latest of the strangers that have visited Lisconnel were some who came at a time when the neighbours stood rather in need of distraction.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading Stacey Doyne's marriage also had removed something young and pleasant, and at times, when the thatch dripped without and within, neighbours were apt to talk about her in tones of commiseration, and say, "Sure, her poor mother's lost entirely."

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

slightly wet

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading For the summer following Mrs. Kilfoyle's death was, between one thing and another, a drearyish season with us.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

mental turmoil

From this reading A FLITTING Among the latest of the strangers that have visited Lisconnel were some who came at a time when the neighbours stood rather in need of distraction.

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading So that towards autumn the diversion of some new residents' arrival happened opportunely enough.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

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From this reading Stacey Doyne's marriage also had removed something young and pleasant, and at times, when the thatch dripped without and within, neighbours were apt to talk about her in tones of commiseration, and say, "Sure, her poor mother's lost entirely."

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From this reading For the summer following Mrs. Kilfoyle's death was, between one thing and another, a drearyish season with us.

inflected form of “drip” — fall in drops

From this reading Stacey Doyne's marriage also had removed something young and pleasant, and at times, when the thatch dripped without and within, neighbours were apt to talk about her in tones of commiseration, and say, "Sure, her poor mother's lost entirely."

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading So that towards autumn the diversion of some new residents' arrival happened opportunely enough.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Stacey Doyne's marriage also had removed something young and pleasant, and at times, when the thatch dripped without and within, neighbours were apt to talk about her in tones of commiseration, and say, "Sure, her poor mother's lost entirely."

inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading A FLITTING Among the latest of the strangers that have visited Lisconnel were some who came at a time when the neighbours stood rather in need of distraction.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading For the summer following Mrs. Kilfoyle's death was, between one thing and another, a drearyish season with us.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the summer following Mrs. Kilfoyle's death was, between one thing and another, a drearyish season with us.

a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

depressingly dark

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

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

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

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

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading So that towards autumn the diversion of some new residents' arrival happened opportunely enough.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A FLITTING Among the latest of the strangers that have visited Lisconnel were some who came at a time when the neighbours stood rather in need of distraction.

atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

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

From this reading Stacey Doyne's marriage also had removed something young and pleasant, and at times, when the thatch dripped without and within, neighbours were apt to talk about her in tones of commiseration, and say, "Sure, her poor mother's lost entirely."

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From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

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

From this reading A FLITTING Among the latest of the strangers that have visited Lisconnel were some who came at a time when the neighbours stood rather in need of distraction.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

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From this reading For the summer following Mrs. Kilfoyle's death was, between one thing and another, a drearyish season with us.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading A FLITTING Among the latest of the strangers that have visited Lisconnel were some who came at a time when the neighbours stood rather in need of distraction.

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 That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

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From this reading A FLITTING Among the latest of the strangers that have visited Lisconnel were some who came at a time when the neighbours stood rather in need of distraction.

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

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

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

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Stacey Doyne's marriage also had removed something young and pleasant, and at times, when the thatch dripped without and within, neighbours were apt to talk about her in tones of commiseration, and say, "Sure, her poor mother's lost entirely."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Stacey Doyne's marriage also had removed something young and pleasant, and at times, when the thatch dripped without and within, neighbours were apt to talk about her in tones of commiseration, and say, "Sure, her poor mother's lost entirely."

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Stacey Doyne's marriage also had removed something young and pleasant, and at times, when the thatch dripped without and within, neighbours were apt to talk about her in tones of commiseration, and say, "Sure, her poor mother's lost entirely."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading For the summer following Mrs. Kilfoyle's death was, between one thing and another, a drearyish season with us.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading A FLITTING Among the latest of the strangers that have visited Lisconnel were some who came at a time when the neighbours stood rather in need of distraction.

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

From this reading A FLITTING Among the latest of the strangers that have visited Lisconnel were some who came at a time when the neighbours stood rather in need of distraction.

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

From this reading So that towards autumn the diversion of some new residents' arrival happened opportunely enough.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A FLITTING Among the latest of the strangers that have visited Lisconnel were some who came at a time when the neighbours stood rather in need of distraction.

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

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For the summer following Mrs. Kilfoyle's death was, between one thing and another, a drearyish season with us.

at an opportune time

From this reading So that towards autumn the diversion of some new residents' arrival happened opportunely enough.

possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Stacey Doyne's marriage also had removed something young and pleasant, and at times, when the thatch dripped without and within, neighbours were apt to talk about her in tones of commiseration, and say, "Sure, her poor mother's lost entirely."

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Stacey Doyne's marriage also had removed something young and pleasant, and at times, when the thatch dripped without and within, neighbours were apt to talk about her in tones of commiseration, and say, "Sure, her poor mother's lost entirely."

on the contrary

From this reading A FLITTING Among the latest of the strangers that have visited Lisconnel were some who came at a time when the neighbours stood rather in need of distraction.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading Stacey Doyne's marriage also had removed something young and pleasant, and at times, when the thatch dripped without and within, neighbours were apt to talk about her in tones of commiseration, and say, "Sure, her poor mother's lost entirely."

plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading So that towards autumn the diversion of some new residents' arrival happened opportunely enough.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

express in words

From this reading Stacey Doyne's marriage also had removed something young and pleasant, and at times, when the thatch dripped without and within, neighbours were apt to talk about her in tones of commiseration, and say, "Sure, her poor mother's lost entirely."

only a very short time before

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading For the summer following Mrs. Kilfoyle's death was, between one thing and another, a drearyish season with us.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

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From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So that towards autumn the diversion of some new residents' arrival happened opportunely enough.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A FLITTING Among the latest of the strangers that have visited Lisconnel were some who came at a time when the neighbours stood rather in need of distraction.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Stacey Doyne's marriage also had removed something young and pleasant, and at times, when the thatch dripped without and within, neighbours were apt to talk about her in tones of commiseration, and say, "Sure, her poor mother's lost entirely."

plural of “spell” — a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

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From this reading Stacey Doyne's marriage also had removed something young and pleasant, and at times, when the thatch dripped without and within, neighbours were apt to talk about her in tones of commiseration, and say, "Sure, her poor mother's lost entirely."

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A FLITTING Among the latest of the strangers that have visited Lisconnel were some who came at a time when the neighbours stood rather in need of distraction.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading A FLITTING Among the latest of the strangers that have visited Lisconnel were some who came at a time when the neighbours stood rather in need of distraction.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading For the summer following Mrs. Kilfoyle's death was, between one thing and another, a drearyish season with us.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Stacey Doyne's marriage also had removed something young and pleasant, and at times, when the thatch dripped without and within, neighbours were apt to talk about her in tones of commiseration, and say, "Sure, her poor mother's lost entirely."

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Stacey Doyne's marriage also had removed something young and pleasant, and at times, when the thatch dripped without and within, neighbours were apt to talk about her in tones of commiseration, and say, "Sure, her poor mother's lost entirely."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A FLITTING Among the latest of the strangers that have visited Lisconnel were some who came at a time when the neighbours stood rather in need of distraction.

hair resembling thatched roofing material

From this reading Stacey Doyne's marriage also had removed something young and pleasant, and at times, when the thatch dripped without and within, neighbours were apt to talk about her in tones of commiseration, and say, "Sure, her poor mother's lost entirely."

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

From this reading A FLITTING Among the latest of the strangers that have visited Lisconnel were some who came at a time when the neighbours stood rather in need of distraction.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

in or at that place or location

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

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

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

a special situation

From this reading For the summer following Mrs. Kilfoyle's death was, between one thing and another, a drearyish season with us.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A FLITTING Among the latest of the strangers that have visited Lisconnel were some who came at a time when the neighbours stood rather in need of distraction.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Stacey Doyne's marriage also had removed something young and pleasant, and at times, when the thatch dripped without and within, neighbours were apt to talk about her in tones of commiseration, and say, "Sure, her poor mother's lost entirely."

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

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Stacey Doyne's marriage also had removed something young and pleasant, and at times, when the thatch dripped without and within, neighbours were apt to talk about her in tones of commiseration, and say, "Sure, her poor mother's lost entirely."

in the direction of

From this reading So that towards autumn the diversion of some new residents' arrival happened opportunely enough.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

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From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading For the summer following Mrs. Kilfoyle's death was, between one thing and another, a drearyish season with us.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading A FLITTING Among the latest of the strangers that have visited Lisconnel were some who came at a time when the neighbours stood rather in need of distraction.

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

From this reading For the summer following Mrs. Kilfoyle's death was, between one thing and another, a drearyish season with us.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

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

From this reading A FLITTING Among the latest of the strangers that have visited Lisconnel were some who came at a time when the neighbours stood rather in need of distraction.

at the time that

From this reading A FLITTING Among the latest of the strangers that have visited Lisconnel were some who came at a time when the neighbours stood rather in need of distraction.

in or at the place that

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

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

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

which person or people

From this reading A FLITTING Among the latest of the strangers that have visited Lisconnel were some who came at a time when the neighbours stood rather in need of distraction.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For the summer following Mrs. Kilfoyle's death was, between one thing and another, a drearyish season with us.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Stacey Doyne's marriage also had removed something young and pleasant, and at times, when the thatch dripped without and within, neighbours were apt to talk about her in tones of commiseration, and say, "Sure, her poor mother's lost entirely."

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Stacey Doyne's marriage also had removed something young and pleasant, and at times, when the thatch dripped without and within, neighbours were apt to talk about her in tones of commiseration, and say, "Sure, her poor mother's lost entirely."

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading That little old woman had left a great gap; and then there were many long spells of gloomy bad weather, which seemed to beat people's troubles down upon them as the damp drove the turf-reck back through their smoke-holes into the dark rooms, where they could scarcely see how dense the blue haze was growing.

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

From this reading Stacey Doyne's marriage also had removed something young and pleasant, and at times, when the thatch dripped without and within, neighbours were apt to talk about her in tones of commiseration, and say, "Sure, her poor mother's lost entirely."