Chapter IV

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

From this reading More be token, it was on a Friday; but, for all that, there was plenty of mate; for the Pope gev himself an absolution from the fast on account ov the great company that was in it--at laste so I'm tould.

the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance

From this reading More be token, it was on a Friday; but, for all that, there was plenty of mate; for the Pope gev himself an absolution from the fast on account ov the great company that was in it--at laste so I'm tould.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading More be token, it was on a Friday; but, for all that, there was plenty of mate; for the Pope gev himself an absolution from the fast on account ov the great company that was in it--at laste so I'm tould.

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From this reading Howandiver, there's no fast on the dhrink, anyhow--glory be to God!--and so, as they wor sitting, afther dinner, taking their sup together, says the Pope, says he, "Thomaus"--for the Pope, you know, spakes that away, all as one as one ov uz--"Thomaus _a lanna_," says he, "I'm tould you welt them English heretics out ov the face."

anew

From this reading "You may say that," says his Riv'rence to him again.

(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 More be token, it was on a Friday; but, for all that, there was plenty of mate; for the Pope gev himself an absolution from the fast on account ov the great company that was in it--at laste so I'm tould.

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

From this reading More be token, it was on a Friday; but, for all that, there was plenty of mate; for the Pope gev himself an absolution from the fast on account ov the great company that was in it--at laste so I'm tould.

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

From this reading Howandiver, there's no fast on the dhrink, anyhow--glory be to God!--and so, as they wor sitting, afther dinner, taking their sup together, says the Pope, says he, "Thomaus"--for the Pope, you know, spakes that away, all as one as one ov uz--"Thomaus _a lanna_," says he, "I'm tould you welt them English heretics out ov the face."

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading Howandiver, there's no fast on the dhrink, anyhow--glory be to God!--and so, as they wor sitting, afther dinner, taking their sup together, says the Pope, says he, "Thomaus"--for the Pope, you know, spakes that away, all as one as one ov uz--"Thomaus _a lanna_," says he, "I'm tould you welt them English heretics out ov the face."

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

From this reading Howandiver, there's no fast on the dhrink, anyhow--glory be to God!--and so, as they wor sitting, afther dinner, taking their sup together, says the Pope, says he, "Thomaus"--for the Pope, you know, spakes that away, all as one as one ov uz--"Thomaus _a lanna_," says he, "I'm tould you welt them English heretics out ov the face."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HOW FATHER TOM WENT TO TAKE POT-LUCK AT THE VATICAN.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Howandiver, there's no fast on the dhrink, anyhow--glory be to God!--and so, as they wor sitting, afther dinner, taking their sup together, says the Pope, says he, "Thomaus"--for the Pope, you know, spakes that away, all as one as one ov uz--"Thomaus _a lanna_," says he, "I'm tould you welt them English heretics out ov the face."

past form of “axe” — chop or split with an ax

From this reading When his Riv'rence was in Room, ov coorse the Pope axed him to take pot-look wid him.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading More be token, it was on a Friday; but, for all that, there was plenty of mate; for the Pope gev himself an absolution from the fast on account ov the great company that was in it--at laste so I'm tould.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading More be token, it was on a Friday; but, for all that, there was plenty of mate; for the Pope gev himself an absolution from the fast on account ov the great company that was in it--at laste so I'm tould.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading More be token, it was on a Friday; but, for all that, there was plenty of mate; for the Pope gev himself an absolution from the fast on account ov the great company that was in it--at laste so I'm tould.

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From this reading When his Riv'rence was in Room, ov coorse the Pope axed him to take pot-look wid him.

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

From this reading Howandiver, there's no fast on the dhrink, anyhow--glory be to God!--and so, as they wor sitting, afther dinner, taking their sup together, says the Pope, says he, "Thomaus"--for the Pope, you know, spakes that away, all as one as one ov uz--"Thomaus _a lanna_," says he, "I'm tould you welt them English heretics out ov the face."

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

From this reading Howandiver, there's no fast on the dhrink, anyhow--glory be to God!--and so, as they wor sitting, afther dinner, taking their sup together, says the Pope, says he, "Thomaus"--for the Pope, you know, spakes that away, all as one as one ov uz--"Thomaus _a lanna_," says he, "I'm tould you welt them English heretics out ov the face."

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Howandiver, there's no fast on the dhrink, anyhow--glory be to God!--and so, as they wor sitting, afther dinner, taking their sup together, says the Pope, says he, "Thomaus"--for the Pope, you know, spakes that away, all as one as one ov uz--"Thomaus _a lanna_," says he, "I'm tould you welt them English heretics out ov the face."

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Howandiver, there's no fast on the dhrink, anyhow--glory be to God!--and so, as they wor sitting, afther dinner, taking their sup together, says the Pope, says he, "Thomaus"--for the Pope, you know, spakes that away, all as one as one ov uz--"Thomaus _a lanna_," says he, "I'm tould you welt them English heretics out ov the face."

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading More be token, it was on a Friday; but, for all that, there was plenty of mate; for the Pope gev himself an absolution from the fast on account ov the great company that was in it--at laste so I'm tould.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading HOW FATHER TOM WENT TO TAKE POT-LUCK AT THE VATICAN.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading More be token, it was on a Friday; but, for all that, there was plenty of mate; for the Pope gev himself an absolution from the fast on account ov the great company that was in it--at laste so I'm tould.

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading More be token, it was on a Friday; but, for all that, there was plenty of mate; for the Pope gev himself an absolution from the fast on account ov the great company that was in it--at laste so I'm tould.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading More be token, it was on a Friday; but, for all that, there was plenty of mate; for the Pope gev himself an absolution from the fast on account ov the great company that was in it--at laste so I'm tould.

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

From this reading More be token, it was on a Friday; but, for all that, there was plenty of mate; for the Pope gev himself an absolution from the fast on account ov the great company that was in it--at laste so I'm tould.

a state of high honor

From this reading Howandiver, there's no fast on the dhrink, anyhow--glory be to God!--and so, as they wor sitting, afther dinner, taking their sup together, says the Pope, says he, "Thomaus"--for the Pope, you know, spakes that away, all as one as one ov uz--"Thomaus _a lanna_," says he, "I'm tould you welt them English heretics out ov the face."

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Howandiver, there's no fast on the dhrink, anyhow--glory be to God!--and so, as they wor sitting, afther dinner, taking their sup together, says the Pope, says he, "Thomaus"--for the Pope, you know, spakes that away, all as one as one ov uz--"Thomaus _a lanna_," says he, "I'm tould you welt them English heretics out ov the face."

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

From this reading More be token, it was on a Friday; but, for all that, there was plenty of mate; for the Pope gev himself an absolution from the fast on account ov the great company that was in it--at laste so I'm tould.

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

From this reading Howandiver, there's no fast on the dhrink, anyhow--glory be to God!--and so, as they wor sitting, afther dinner, taking their sup together, says the Pope, says he, "Thomaus"--for the Pope, you know, spakes that away, all as one as one ov uz--"Thomaus _a lanna_," says he, "I'm tould you welt them English heretics out ov the face."

plural of “heretic” — a person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church

From this reading Howandiver, there's no fast on the dhrink, anyhow--glory be to God!--and so, as they wor sitting, afther dinner, taking their sup together, says the Pope, says he, "Thomaus"--for the Pope, you know, spakes that away, all as one as one ov uz--"Thomaus _a lanna_," says he, "I'm tould you welt them English heretics out ov the face."

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

From this reading When his Riv'rence was in Room, ov coorse the Pope axed him to take pot-look wid him.

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

From this reading More be token, it was on a Friday; but, for all that, there was plenty of mate; for the Pope gev himself an absolution from the fast on account ov the great company that was in it--at laste so I'm tould.

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

From this reading When his Riv'rence was in Room, ov coorse the Pope axed him to take pot-look wid him.

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From this reading HOW FATHER TOM WENT TO TAKE POT-LUCK AT THE VATICAN.

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

From this reading Howandiver, there's no fast on the dhrink, anyhow--glory be to God!--and so, as they wor sitting, afther dinner, taking their sup together, says the Pope, says he, "Thomaus"--for the Pope, you know, spakes that away, all as one as one ov uz--"Thomaus _a lanna_," says he, "I'm tould you welt them English heretics out ov the face."

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

From this reading More be token, it was on a Friday; but, for all that, there was plenty of mate; for the Pope gev himself an absolution from the fast on account ov the great company that was in it--at laste so I'm tould.

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

From this reading When his Riv'rence was in Room, ov coorse the Pope axed him to take pot-look wid him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading More be token, it was on a Friday; but, for all that, there was plenty of mate; for the Pope gev himself an absolution from the fast on account ov the great company that was in it--at laste so I'm tould.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Howandiver, there's no fast on the dhrink, anyhow--glory be to God!--and so, as they wor sitting, afther dinner, taking their sup together, says the Pope, says he, "Thomaus"--for the Pope, you know, spakes that away, all as one as one ov uz--"Thomaus _a lanna_," says he, "I'm tould you welt them English heretics out ov the face."

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

From this reading Howandiver, there's no fast on the dhrink, anyhow--glory be to God!--and so, as they wor sitting, afther dinner, taking their sup together, says the Pope, says he, "Thomaus"--for the Pope, you know, spakes that away, all as one as one ov uz--"Thomaus _a lanna_," says he, "I'm tould you welt them English heretics out ov the face."

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

From this reading More be token, it was on a Friday; but, for all that, there was plenty of mate; for the Pope gev himself an absolution from the fast on account ov the great company that was in it--at laste so I'm tould.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading More be token, it was on a Friday; but, for all that, there was plenty of mate; for the Pope gev himself an absolution from the fast on account ov the great company that was in it--at laste so I'm tould.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "You may say that," says his Riv'rence to him again.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading More be token, it was on a Friday; but, for all that, there was plenty of mate; for the Pope gev himself an absolution from the fast on account ov the great company that was in it--at laste so I'm tould.

not any; not one

From this reading Howandiver, there's no fast on the dhrink, anyhow--glory be to God!--and so, as they wor sitting, afther dinner, taking their sup together, says the Pope, says he, "Thomaus"--for the Pope, you know, spakes that away, all as one as one ov uz--"Thomaus _a lanna_," says he, "I'm tould you welt them English heretics out ov the face."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading More be token, it was on a Friday; but, for all that, there was plenty of mate; for the Pope gev himself an absolution from the fast on account ov the great company that was in it--at laste so I'm tould.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading More be token, it was on a Friday; but, for all that, there was plenty of mate; for the Pope gev himself an absolution from the fast on account ov the great company that was in it--at laste so I'm tould.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Howandiver, there's no fast on the dhrink, anyhow--glory be to God!--and so, as they wor sitting, afther dinner, taking their sup together, says the Pope, says he, "Thomaus"--for the Pope, you know, spakes that away, all as one as one ov uz--"Thomaus _a lanna_," says he, "I'm tould you welt them English heretics out ov the face."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Howandiver, there's no fast on the dhrink, anyhow--glory be to God!--and so, as they wor sitting, afther dinner, taking their sup together, says the Pope, says he, "Thomaus"--for the Pope, you know, spakes that away, all as one as one ov uz--"Thomaus _a lanna_," says he, "I'm tould you welt them English heretics out ov the face."

a terrorist group of Protestants who oppose any political settlement with Irish nationalists; a paramilitary group that attacks Catholic interests in Northern Ireland

From this reading When his Riv'rence was in Room, ov coorse the Pope axed him to take pot-look wid him.

a full supply

From this reading More be token, it was on a Friday; but, for all that, there was plenty of mate; for the Pope gev himself an absolution from the fast on account ov the great company that was in it--at laste so I'm tould.

the head of the Roman Catholic Church

From this reading When his Riv'rence was in Room, ov coorse the Pope axed him to take pot-look wid him.

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From this reading When his Riv'rence was in Room, ov coorse the Pope axed him to take pot-look wid him.

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

From this reading HOW FATHER TOM WENT TO TAKE POT-LUCK AT THE VATICAN.

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From this reading When his Riv'rence was in Room, ov coorse the Pope axed him to take pot-look wid him.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading When his Riv'rence was in Room, ov coorse the Pope axed him to take pot-look wid him.

express in words

From this reading "You may say that," says his Riv'rence to him again.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Howandiver, there's no fast on the dhrink, anyhow--glory be to God!--and so, as they wor sitting, afther dinner, taking their sup together, says the Pope, says he, "Thomaus"--for the Pope, you know, spakes that away, all as one as one ov uz--"Thomaus _a lanna_," says he, "I'm tould you welt them English heretics out ov the face."

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Howandiver, there's no fast on the dhrink, anyhow--glory be to God!--and so, as they wor sitting, afther dinner, taking their sup together, says the Pope, says he, "Thomaus"--for the Pope, you know, spakes that away, all as one as one ov uz--"Thomaus _a lanna_," says he, "I'm tould you welt them English heretics out ov the face."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading More be token, it was on a Friday; but, for all that, there was plenty of mate; for the Pope gev himself an absolution from the fast on account ov the great company that was in it--at laste so I'm tould.

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

From this reading Howandiver, there's no fast on the dhrink, anyhow--glory be to God!--and so, as they wor sitting, afther dinner, taking their sup together, says the Pope, says he, "Thomaus"--for the Pope, you know, spakes that away, all as one as one ov uz--"Thomaus _a lanna_," says he, "I'm tould you welt them English heretics out ov the face."

a small amount of liquid food

From this reading Howandiver, there's no fast on the dhrink, anyhow--glory be to God!--and so, as they wor sitting, afther dinner, taking their sup together, says the Pope, says he, "Thomaus"--for the Pope, you know, spakes that away, all as one as one ov uz--"Thomaus _a lanna_," says he, "I'm tould you welt them English heretics out ov the face."

carry out

From this reading HOW FATHER TOM WENT TO TAKE POT-LUCK AT THE VATICAN.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Howandiver, there's no fast on the dhrink, anyhow--glory be to God!--and so, as they wor sitting, afther dinner, taking their sup together, says the Pope, says he, "Thomaus"--for the Pope, you know, spakes that away, all as one as one ov uz--"Thomaus _a lanna_," says he, "I'm tould you welt them English heretics out ov the face."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading More be token, it was on a Friday; but, for all that, there was plenty of mate; for the Pope gev himself an absolution from the fast on account ov the great company that was in it--at laste so I'm tould.

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

From this reading HOW FATHER TOM WENT TO TAKE POT-LUCK AT THE VATICAN.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Howandiver, there's no fast on the dhrink, anyhow--glory be to God!--and so, as they wor sitting, afther dinner, taking their sup together, says the Pope, says he, "Thomaus"--for the Pope, you know, spakes that away, all as one as one ov uz--"Thomaus _a lanna_," says he, "I'm tould you welt them English heretics out ov the face."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Howandiver, there's no fast on the dhrink, anyhow--glory be to God!--and so, as they wor sitting, afther dinner, taking their sup together, says the Pope, says he, "Thomaus"--for the Pope, you know, spakes that away, all as one as one ov uz--"Thomaus _a lanna_," says he, "I'm tould you welt them English heretics out ov the face."

in or at that place or location

From this reading More be token, it was on a Friday; but, for all that, there was plenty of mate; for the Pope gev himself an absolution from the fast on account ov the great company that was in it--at laste so I'm tould.

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

From this reading Howandiver, there's no fast on the dhrink, anyhow--glory be to God!--and so, as they wor sitting, afther dinner, taking their sup together, says the Pope, says he, "Thomaus"--for the Pope, you know, spakes that away, all as one as one ov uz--"Thomaus _a lanna_," says he, "I'm tould you welt them English heretics out ov the face."

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

From this reading Howandiver, there's no fast on the dhrink, anyhow--glory be to God!--and so, as they wor sitting, afther dinner, taking their sup together, says the Pope, says he, "Thomaus"--for the Pope, you know, spakes that away, all as one as one ov uz--"Thomaus _a lanna_," says he, "I'm tould you welt them English heretics out ov the face."

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

From this reading Howandiver, there's no fast on the dhrink, anyhow--glory be to God!--and so, as they wor sitting, afther dinner, taking their sup together, says the Pope, says he, "Thomaus"--for the Pope, you know, spakes that away, all as one as one ov uz--"Thomaus _a lanna_," says he, "I'm tould you welt them English heretics out ov the face."

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

From this reading HOW FATHER TOM WENT TO TAKE POT-LUCK AT THE VATICAN.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Howandiver, there's no fast on the dhrink, anyhow--glory be to God!--and so, as they wor sitting, afther dinner, taking their sup together, says the Pope, says he, "Thomaus"--for the Pope, you know, spakes that away, all as one as one ov uz--"Thomaus _a lanna_," says he, "I'm tould you welt them English heretics out ov the face."

an individual instance of a type of symbol

From this reading More be token, it was on a Friday; but, for all that, there was plenty of mate; for the Pope gev himself an absolution from the fast on account ov the great company that was in it--at laste so I'm tould.

male cat

From this reading HOW FATHER TOM WENT TO TAKE POT-LUCK AT THE VATICAN.

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From this reading More be token, it was on a Friday; but, for all that, there was plenty of mate; for the Pope gev himself an absolution from the fast on account ov the great company that was in it--at laste so I'm tould.

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

From this reading Howandiver, there's no fast on the dhrink, anyhow--glory be to God!--and so, as they wor sitting, afther dinner, taking their sup together, says the Pope, says he, "Thomaus"--for the Pope, you know, spakes that away, all as one as one ov uz--"Thomaus _a lanna_," says he, "I'm tould you welt them English heretics out ov the face."

the residence of the Catholic Pope in the Vatican City

From this reading HOW FATHER TOM WENT TO TAKE POT-LUCK AT THE VATICAN.

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

From this reading When his Riv'rence was in Room, ov coorse the Pope axed him to take pot-look wid him.

a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions

From this reading Howandiver, there's no fast on the dhrink, anyhow--glory be to God!--and so, as they wor sitting, afther dinner, taking their sup together, says the Pope, says he, "Thomaus"--for the Pope, you know, spakes that away, all as one as one ov uz--"Thomaus _a lanna_," says he, "I'm tould you welt them English heretics out ov the face."

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading HOW FATHER TOM WENT TO TAKE POT-LUCK AT THE VATICAN.

at the time that

From this reading When his Riv'rence was in Room, ov coorse the Pope axed him to take pot-look wid him.

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From this reading When his Riv'rence was in Room, ov coorse the Pope axed him to take pot-look wid him.

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

From this reading Howandiver, there's no fast on the dhrink, anyhow--glory be to God!--and so, as they wor sitting, afther dinner, taking their sup together, says the Pope, says he, "Thomaus"--for the Pope, you know, spakes that away, all as one as one ov uz--"Thomaus _a lanna_," says he, "I'm tould you welt them English heretics out ov the face."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Howandiver, there's no fast on the dhrink, anyhow--glory be to God!--and so, as they wor sitting, afther dinner, taking their sup together, says the Pope, says he, "Thomaus"--for the Pope, you know, spakes that away, all as one as one ov uz--"Thomaus _a lanna_," says he, "I'm tould you welt them English heretics out ov the face."