used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
bedsidenounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Little Bridget was the first to observe on the small bench by the bedside the money left there by Father O'Shane.
the formal act of approving
From this reading GETTING THE MOTHER'S BLESSING.
BridgetnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒət/
Irish abbess; a patron saint of Ireland (453-523)
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Little Bridget was the first to observe on the small bench by the bedside the money left there by Father O'Shane.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
well in the past; former
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
EugenenounUS /juːˈdʒiːn/
Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Little Bridget was the first to observe on the small bench by the bedside the money left there by Father O'Shane.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Little Bridget was the first to observe on the small bench by the bedside the money left there by Father O'Shane.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading GETTING THE MOTHER'S BLESSING.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Paul," she whispered, "look here!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This is money left, I suppose, by the priest."
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is money left, I suppose, by the priest."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Little Bridget was the first to observe on the small bench by the bedside the money left there by Father O'Shane.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little Bridget was the first to observe on the small bench by the bedside the money left there by Father O'Shane.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Paul," she whispered, "look here!
a person who carries a message
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
MillverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Little Bridget was the first to observe on the small bench by the bedside the money left there by Father O'Shane.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
MOTHER'SnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading GETTING THE MOTHER'S BLESSING.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
O'Clery's
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From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
O'Shane
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From this reading Little Bridget was the first to observe on the small bench by the bedside the money left there by Father O'Shane.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Little Bridget was the first to observe on the small bench by the bedside the money left there by Father O'Shane.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
OilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Little Bridget was the first to observe on the small bench by the bedside the money left there by Father O'Shane.
PatricknounUS /ˈpætrɪk/
Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
precinctsnounUS /ˈpriːsɪŋkts/
plural of “precinct” — a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Paul," she whispered, "look here!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little Bridget was the first to observe on the small bench by the bedside the money left there by Father O'Shane.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
express a supposition
From this reading This is money left, I suppose, by the priest."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GETTING THE MOTHER'S BLESSING.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Little Bridget was the first to observe on the small bench by the bedside the money left there by Father O'Shane.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is money left, I suppose, by the priest."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Little Bridget was the first to observe on the small bench by the bedside the money left there by Father O'Shane.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
at the time that
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Paul," she whispered, "look here!
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
the words that are spoken
From this reading When the priest departed from the precincts of "Oil Mill House," in company with the impatient messenger that required his services in the country, after a few words of encouragement and advice spoken to Paul, Bridget, Patrick, and Eugene,--for so were widow O'Clery's children named,--they returned to the bedside of their dying mother.
