Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

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

From this reading You may blaspheme Providence as much as you like; but he'll take his own out o' you yet; an' indeed, it's comin' to that--it is, Donnel, an' you'll find it so.”

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

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading “Oh,” she replied, unrolling it from the corner of her apron, “here it is--I forgot it--ay, I forgot it--and no wondher--oh, no wondher, indeed!--Providence!

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

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

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

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

on or to one side

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

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From this reading “Oh,” she replied, unrolling it from the corner of her apron, “here it is--I forgot it--ay, I forgot it--and no wondher--oh, no wondher, indeed!--Providence!

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

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

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading You may blaspheme Providence as much as you like; but he'll take his own out o' you yet; an' indeed, it's comin' to that--it is, Donnel, an' you'll find it so.”

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

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading You may blaspheme Providence as much as you like; but he'll take his own out o' you yet; an' indeed, it's comin' to that--it is, Donnel, an' you'll find it so.”

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

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From this reading You may blaspheme Providence as much as you like; but he'll take his own out o' you yet; an' indeed, it's comin' to that--it is, Donnel, an' you'll find it so.”

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading “Oh,” she replied, unrolling it from the corner of her apron, “here it is--I forgot it--ay, I forgot it--and no wondher--oh, no wondher, indeed!--Providence!

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

any of several herbs of the genus Taraxacum having long tap roots and deeply notched leaves and bright yellow flowers followed by fluffy seed balls

From this reading “I thought,” said he, “I sent you for the dandelion; where is it?”

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

the act of discovering something

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

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

From this reading You may blaspheme Providence as much as you like; but he'll take his own out o' you yet; an' indeed, it's comin' to that--it is, Donnel, an' you'll find it so.”

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

have an existence, be extant

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

opinion or judgment

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading You may blaspheme Providence as much as you like; but he'll take his own out o' you yet; an' indeed, it's comin' to that--it is, Donnel, an' you'll find it so.”

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

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “I thought,” said he, “I sent you for the dandelion; where is it?”

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading “Oh,” she replied, unrolling it from the corner of her apron, “here it is--I forgot it--ay, I forgot it--and no wondher--oh, no wondher, indeed!--Providence!

at or to or toward the front

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

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

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

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

From this reading “I thought,” said he, “I sent you for the dandelion; where is it?”

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From this reading You may blaspheme Providence as much as you like; but he'll take his own out o' you yet; an' indeed, it's comin' to that--it is, Donnel, an' you'll find it so.”

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

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “Oh,” she replied, unrolling it from the corner of her apron, “here it is--I forgot it--ay, I forgot it--and no wondher--oh, no wondher, indeed!--Providence!

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

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

From this reading You may blaspheme Providence as much as you like; but he'll take his own out o' you yet; an' indeed, it's comin' to that--it is, Donnel, an' you'll find it so.”

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I thought,” said he, “I sent you for the dandelion; where is it?”

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

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading “Oh,” she replied, unrolling it from the corner of her apron, “here it is--I forgot it--ay, I forgot it--and no wondher--oh, no wondher, indeed!--Providence!

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

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

From this reading “I thought,” said he, “I sent you for the dandelion; where is it?”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

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

From this reading You may blaspheme Providence as much as you like; but he'll take his own out o' you yet; an' indeed, it's comin' to that--it is, Donnel, an' you'll find it so.”

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading You may blaspheme Providence as much as you like; but he'll take his own out o' you yet; an' indeed, it's comin' to that--it is, Donnel, an' you'll find it so.”

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

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

the act of locking something up to protect it

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading You may blaspheme Providence as much as you like; but he'll take his own out o' you yet; an' indeed, it's comin' to that--it is, Donnel, an' you'll find it so.”

to a great degree or extent

From this reading You may blaspheme Providence as much as you like; but he'll take his own out o' you yet; an' indeed, it's comin' to that--it is, Donnel, an' you'll find it so.”

not any; not one

From this reading “Oh,” she replied, unrolling it from the corner of her apron, “here it is--I forgot it--ay, I forgot it--and no wondher--oh, no wondher, indeed!--Providence!

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading You may blaspheme Providence as much as you like; but he'll take his own out o' you yet; an' indeed, it's comin' to that--it is, Donnel, an' you'll find it so.”

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

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

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh,” she replied, unrolling it from the corner of her apron, “here it is--I forgot it--ay, I forgot it--and no wondher--oh, no wondher, indeed!--Providence!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading You may blaspheme Providence as much as you like; but he'll take his own out o' you yet; an' indeed, it's comin' to that--it is, Donnel, an' you'll find it so.”

have ownership or possession of

From this reading You may blaspheme Providence as much as you like; but he'll take his own out o' you yet; an' indeed, it's comin' to that--it is, Donnel, an' you'll find it so.”

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading “Oh,” she replied, unrolling it from the corner of her apron, “here it is--I forgot it--ay, I forgot it--and no wondher--oh, no wondher, indeed!--Providence!

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “Oh,” she replied, unrolling it from the corner of her apron, “here it is--I forgot it--ay, I forgot it--and no wondher--oh, no wondher, indeed!--Providence!

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

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I thought,” said he, “I sent you for the dandelion; where is it?”

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading “I thought,” said he, “I sent you for the dandelion; where is it?”

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

something reduced to its minimal form

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

carry out

From this reading You may blaspheme Providence as much as you like; but he'll take his own out o' you yet; an' indeed, it's comin' to that--it is, Donnel, an' you'll find it so.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

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

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading “I thought,” said he, “I sent you for the dandelion; where is it?”

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

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

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

untroubled by interference or disturbance

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

-ing form of “unroll” — reverse the winding or twisting of

From this reading “Oh,” she replied, unrolling it from the corner of her apron, “here it is--I forgot it--ay, I forgot it--and no wondher--oh, no wondher, indeed!--Providence!

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

under normal conditions

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

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

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

at the time that

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

in or at the place that

From this reading “I thought,” said he, “I sent you for the dandelion; where is it?”

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

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading This being-settled, she returned with the herbs, laying aside the spade, from off which she had previously rubbed the red earth, so as to prevent any particular observation; she sat down, and locking her fingers into each other, swayed her body backwards and forwards in silence, as a female does in Ireland when under the influence of deep and absorbing sorrow, whilst from time to time she fixed her eyes on the prophet, and sighed deeply.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Having satisfied herself that the skeleton was a human one, she cautiously put back the earth, and covered it up with the green sward, as graves usually are covered, and in such a way that there should exist, from the undisturbed appearance of the place, as little risk as possible of discovery.

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From this reading “Oh,” she replied, unrolling it from the corner of her apron, “here it is--I forgot it--ay, I forgot it--and no wondher--oh, no wondher, indeed!--Providence!

but in spite of that

From this reading You may blaspheme Providence as much as you like; but he'll take his own out o' you yet; an' indeed, it's comin' to that--it is, Donnel, an' you'll find it so.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I thought,” said he, “I sent you for the dandelion; where is it?”

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From this reading You may blaspheme Providence as much as you like; but he'll take his own out o' you yet; an' indeed, it's comin' to that--it is, Donnel, an' you'll find it so.”