Chapter VI

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

From this reading Then a lawyer man got the rights of the whole case; he was the cunningest man ever lived in the city of Cork; no one could match him, and he made it straight and he made it clear.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

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

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

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

From this reading Then a lawyer man got the rights of the whole case; he was the cunningest man ever lived in the city of Cork; no one could match him, and he made it straight and he made it clear.

an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

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

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Perhaps he dragged the captain home to his bed—you couldn’t be sure of that—but put the hand in the captain’s pocket he did, and then went to the paddock to bury the treasure.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Perhaps he had made a poor profit on his toil, for there was little of his own coin found on his body.

cover from sight

From this reading Perhaps he dragged the captain home to his bed—you couldn’t be sure of that—but put the hand in the captain’s pocket he did, and then went to the paddock to bury the treasure.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Perhaps he dragged the captain home to his bed—you couldn’t be sure of that—but put the hand in the captain’s pocket he did, and then went to the paddock to bury the treasure.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Perhaps he dragged the captain home to his bed—you couldn’t be sure of that—but put the hand in the captain’s pocket he did, and then went to the paddock to bury the treasure.

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Perhaps he dragged the captain home to his bed—you couldn’t be sure of that—but put the hand in the captain’s pocket he did, and then went to the paddock to bury the treasure.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Then a lawyer man got the rights of the whole case; he was the cunningest man ever lived in the city of Cork; no one could match him, and he made it straight and he made it clear.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Then a lawyer man got the rights of the whole case; he was the cunningest man ever lived in the city of Cork; no one could match him, and he made it straight and he made it clear.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Then a lawyer man got the rights of the whole case; he was the cunningest man ever lived in the city of Cork; no one could match him, and he made it straight and he made it clear.

aromatic flower bud of a clove tree; yields a spice

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

make up

From this reading Perhaps he had made a poor profit on his toil, for there was little of his own coin found on his body.

outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc.

From this reading Then a lawyer man got the rights of the whole case; he was the cunningest man ever lived in the city of Cork; no one could match him, and he made it straight and he made it clear.

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

From this reading Then a lawyer man got the rights of the whole case; he was the cunningest man ever lived in the city of Cork; no one could match him, and he made it straight and he made it clear.

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

From this reading Perhaps he dragged the captain home to his bed—you couldn’t be sure of that—but put the hand in the captain’s pocket he did, and then went to the paddock to bury the treasure.

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

From this reading Then a lawyer man got the rights of the whole case; he was the cunningest man ever lived in the city of Cork; no one could match him, and he made it straight and he made it clear.

a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

From this reading Old Horan must have returned from his journey unbeknown on the night of the gale when the deed was done.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Perhaps he dragged the captain home to his bed—you couldn’t be sure of that—but put the hand in the captain’s pocket he did, and then went to the paddock to bury the treasure.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Old Horan must have returned from his journey unbeknown on the night of the gale when the deed was done.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading Perhaps he dragged the captain home to his bed—you couldn’t be sure of that—but put the hand in the captain’s pocket he did, and then went to the paddock to bury the treasure.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

plural of “drunk” — a chronic drinker

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

at any time

From this reading Then a lawyer man got the rights of the whole case; he was the cunningest man ever lived in the city of Cork; no one could match him, and he made it straight and he made it clear.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Perhaps he had made a poor profit on his toil, for there was little of his own coin found on his body.

set up or found

From this reading Perhaps he had made a poor profit on his toil, for there was little of his own coin found on his body.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Old Horan must have returned from his journey unbeknown on the night of the gale when the deed was done.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading Old Horan must have returned from his journey unbeknown on the night of the gale when the deed was done.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Then a lawyer man got the rights of the whole case; he was the cunningest man ever lived in the city of Cork; no one could match him, and he made it straight and he made it clear.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

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

From this reading Perhaps he had made a poor profit on his toil, for there was little of his own coin found on his body.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Perhaps he dragged the captain home to his bed—you couldn’t be sure of that—but put the hand in the captain’s pocket he did, and then went to the paddock to bury the treasure.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Old Horan must have returned from his journey unbeknown on the night of the gale when the deed was done.

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

From this reading Then a lawyer man got the rights of the whole case; he was the cunningest man ever lived in the city of Cork; no one could match him, and he made it straight and he made it clear.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

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

From this reading Then a lawyer man got the rights of the whole case; he was the cunningest man ever lived in the city of Cork; no one could match him, and he made it straight and he made it clear.

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

From this reading Old Horan must have returned from his journey unbeknown on the night of the gale when the deed was done.

cause to move by striking

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Perhaps he dragged the captain home to his bed—you couldn’t be sure of that—but put the hand in the captain’s pocket he did, and then went to the paddock to bury the treasure.

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

From this reading Old Horan must have returned from his journey unbeknown on the night of the gale when the deed was done.

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

From this reading Then a lawyer man got the rights of the whole case; he was the cunningest man ever lived in the city of Cork; no one could match him, and he made it straight and he made it clear.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Then a lawyer man got the rights of the whole case; he was the cunningest man ever lived in the city of Cork; no one could match him, and he made it straight and he made it clear.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Old Horan must have returned from his journey unbeknown on the night of the gale when the deed was done.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Then a lawyer man got the rights of the whole case; he was the cunningest man ever lived in the city of Cork; no one could match him, and he made it straight and he made it clear.

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

From this reading Perhaps he had made a poor profit on his toil, for there was little of his own coin found on his body.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Then a lawyer man got the rights of the whole case; he was the cunningest man ever lived in the city of Cork; no one could match him, and he made it straight and he made it clear.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Then a lawyer man got the rights of the whole case; he was the cunningest man ever lived in the city of Cork; no one could match him, and he made it straight and he made it clear.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Then a lawyer man got the rights of the whole case; he was the cunningest man ever lived in the city of Cork; no one could match him, and he made it straight and he made it clear.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading Then a lawyer man got the rights of the whole case; he was the cunningest man ever lived in the city of Cork; no one could match him, and he made it straight and he made it clear.

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

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Old Horan must have returned from his journey unbeknown on the night of the gale when the deed was done.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Old Horan must have returned from his journey unbeknown on the night of the gale when the deed was done.

not any; not one

From this reading Then a lawyer man got the rights of the whole case; he was the cunningest man ever lived in the city of Cork; no one could match him, and he made it straight and he made it clear.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Then a lawyer man got the rights of the whole case; he was the cunningest man ever lived in the city of Cork; no one could match him, and he made it straight and he made it clear.

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

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

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

From this reading Old Horan must have returned from his journey unbeknown on the night of the gale when the deed was done.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Old Horan must have returned from his journey unbeknown on the night of the gale when the deed was done.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Then a lawyer man got the rights of the whole case; he was the cunningest man ever lived in the city of Cork; no one could match him, and he made it straight and he made it clear.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Perhaps he had made a poor profit on his toil, for there was little of his own coin found on his body.

pen where racehorses are saddled and paraded before a race

From this reading Perhaps he dragged the captain home to his bed—you couldn’t be sure of that—but put the hand in the captain’s pocket he did, and then went to the paddock to bury the treasure.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps he had made a poor profit on his toil, for there was little of his own coin found on his body.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Perhaps he dragged the captain home to his bed—you couldn’t be sure of that—but put the hand in the captain’s pocket he did, and then went to the paddock to bury the treasure.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Perhaps he had made a poor profit on his toil, for there was little of his own coin found on his body.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading Perhaps he had made a poor profit on his toil, for there was little of his own coin found on his body.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Perhaps he dragged the captain home to his bed—you couldn’t be sure of that—but put the hand in the captain’s pocket he did, and then went to the paddock to bury the treasure.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Old Horan must have returned from his journey unbeknown on the night of the gale when the deed was done.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading Then a lawyer man got the rights of the whole case; he was the cunningest man ever lived in the city of Cork; no one could match him, and he made it straight and he made it clear.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

cut with a saw

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

become stiff or stiffer

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

not in physical motion

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Then a lawyer man got the rights of the whole case; he was the cunningest man ever lived in the city of Cork; no one could match him, and he made it straight and he made it clear.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Perhaps he dragged the captain home to his bed—you couldn’t be sure of that—but put the hand in the captain’s pocket he did, and then went to the paddock to bury the treasure.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Perhaps he dragged the captain home to his bed—you couldn’t be sure of that—but put the hand in the captain’s pocket he did, and then went to the paddock to bury the treasure.

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

From this reading Then a lawyer man got the rights of the whole case; he was the cunningest man ever lived in the city of Cork; no one could match him, and he made it straight and he made it clear.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then a lawyer man got the rights of the whole case; he was the cunningest man ever lived in the city of Cork; no one could match him, and he made it straight and he made it clear.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Perhaps he had made a poor profit on his toil, for there was little of his own coin found on his body.

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

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

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

work hard

From this reading Perhaps he had made a poor profit on his toil, for there was little of his own coin found on his body.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading Perhaps he dragged the captain home to his bed—you couldn’t be sure of that—but put the hand in the captain’s pocket he did, and then went to the paddock to bury the treasure.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

(usually used with “to”) occurring or existing without the knowledge of

From this reading Old Horan must have returned from his journey unbeknown on the night of the gale when the deed was done.

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

From this reading Then a lawyer man got the rights of the whole case; he was the cunningest man ever lived in the city of Cork; no one could match him, and he made it straight and he made it clear.

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

From this reading Perhaps he dragged the captain home to his bed—you couldn’t be sure of that—but put the hand in the captain’s pocket he did, and then went to the paddock to bury the treasure.

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

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

hit hard

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

at the time that

From this reading Old Horan must have returned from his journey unbeknown on the night of the gale when the deed was done.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Then a lawyer man got the rights of the whole case; he was the cunningest man ever lived in the city of Cork; no one could match him, and he made it straight and he made it clear.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

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

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading He saw the two drunks staggering along the bay—he clove in the head of the one with a bit of pipe—he hit the other a good whack to still or stiffen him—he got an axe from the yard—he shore off the Mexican’s two hands, for the rings were grown tight and wouldn’t be drawn from his fat fingers.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Perhaps he dragged the captain home to his bed—you couldn’t be sure of that—but put the hand in the captain’s pocket he did, and then went to the paddock to bury the treasure.