Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

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

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

declared but not proved

From this reading It was for a reason similar to those just alleged, that John O'Rorke was known as _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke; he, as well as his forefathers for two or three generations, having been remarkable for prodigious bodily strength and courage.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading These epithets, to be sure, still occur in Ireland, but far less frequently now than in the times of which we write, when Irish was almost the vernacular language of the country.

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

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

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

From this reading One, for instance, was called _Parra Ghastha_, or swift Paddy, from his fleetness of foot; another, _Shaun Buie_, or yellow Jack, from his bilious look; a third, _Micaul More_, or big Michael, from his uncommon size; and a fourth, _Sheemus Ruah_, or red James, from the color of his hair.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading One, for instance, was called _Parra Ghastha_, or swift Paddy, from his fleetness of foot; another, _Shaun Buie_, or yellow Jack, from his bilious look; a third, _Micaul More_, or big Michael, from his uncommon size; and a fourth, _Sheemus Ruah_, or red James, from the color of his hair.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

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

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

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

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was for a reason similar to those just alleged, that John O'Rorke was known as _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke; he, as well as his forefathers for two or three generations, having been remarkable for prodigious bodily strength and courage.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading One, for instance, was called _Parra Ghastha_, or swift Paddy, from his fleetness of foot; another, _Shaun Buie_, or yellow Jack, from his bilious look; a third, _Micaul More_, or big Michael, from his uncommon size; and a fourth, _Sheemus Ruah_, or red James, from the color of his hair.

relating to or containing bile

From this reading One, for instance, was called _Parra Ghastha_, or swift Paddy, from his fleetness of foot; another, _Shaun Buie_, or yellow Jack, from his bilious look; a third, _Micaul More_, or big Michael, from his uncommon size; and a fourth, _Sheemus Ruah_, or red James, from the color of his hair.

in bodily form

From this reading It was for a reason similar to those just alleged, that John O'Rorke was known as _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke; he, as well as his forefathers for two or three generations, having been remarkable for prodigious bodily strength and courage.

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From this reading One, for instance, was called _Parra Ghastha_, or swift Paddy, from his fleetness of foot; another, _Shaun Buie_, or yellow Jack, from his bilious look; a third, _Micaul More_, or big Michael, from his uncommon size; and a fourth, _Sheemus Ruah_, or red James, from the color of his hair.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Though known by the epithet of _Lamh Laudher_, his Christian name was John; but in those time(s) Irish families of the same name were distinguished from each other by some indicative of their natural position, physical power, complexion, or figure.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Though known by the epithet of _Lamh Laudher_, his Christian name was John; but in those time(s) Irish families of the same name were distinguished from each other by some indicative of their natural position, physical power, complexion, or figure.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading One, for instance, was called _Parra Ghastha_, or swift Paddy, from his fleetness of foot; another, _Shaun Buie_, or yellow Jack, from his bilious look; a third, _Micaul More_, or big Michael, from his uncommon size; and a fourth, _Sheemus Ruah_, or red James, from the color of his hair.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

a period of 100 years

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading Though known by the epithet of _Lamh Laudher_, his Christian name was John; but in those time(s) Irish families of the same name were distinguished from each other by some indicative of their natural position, physical power, complexion, or figure.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading One, for instance, was called _Parra Ghastha_, or swift Paddy, from his fleetness of foot; another, _Shaun Buie_, or yellow Jack, from his bilious look; a third, _Micaul More_, or big Michael, from his uncommon size; and a fourth, _Sheemus Ruah_, or red James, from the color of his hair.

the coloring of a person's face

From this reading Though known by the epithet of _Lamh Laudher_, his Christian name was John; but in those time(s) Irish families of the same name were distinguished from each other by some indicative of their natural position, physical power, complexion, or figure.

a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading It was for a reason similar to those just alleged, that John O'Rorke was known as _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke; he, as well as his forefathers for two or three generations, having been remarkable for prodigious bodily strength and courage.

a club that is used as a weapon

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Though known by the epithet of _Lamh Laudher_, his Christian name was John; but in those time(s) Irish families of the same name were distinguished from each other by some indicative of their natural position, physical power, complexion, or figure.

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

From this reading Though known by the epithet of _Lamh Laudher_, his Christian name was John; but in those time(s) Irish families of the same name were distinguished from each other by some indicative of their natural position, physical power, complexion, or figure.

coming next after the seventeenth in position

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

a defamatory or abusive word or phrase

From this reading Though known by the epithet of _Lamh Laudher_, his Christian name was John; but in those time(s) Irish families of the same name were distinguished from each other by some indicative of their natural position, physical power, complexion, or figure.

plural of “epithet” — a defamatory or abusive word or phrase

From this reading These epithets, to be sure, still occur in Ireland, but far less frequently now than in the times of which we write, when Irish was almost the vernacular language of the country.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading Though known by the epithet of _Lamh Laudher_, his Christian name was John; but in those time(s) Irish families of the same name were distinguished from each other by some indicative of their natural position, physical power, complexion, or figure.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading These epithets, to be sure, still occur in Ireland, but far less frequently now than in the times of which we write, when Irish was almost the vernacular language of the country.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Though known by the epithet of _Lamh Laudher_, his Christian name was John; but in those time(s) Irish families of the same name were distinguished from each other by some indicative of their natural position, physical power, complexion, or figure.

rapidity of movement

From this reading One, for instance, was called _Parra Ghastha_, or swift Paddy, from his fleetness of foot; another, _Shaun Buie_, or yellow Jack, from his bilious look; a third, _Micaul More_, or big Michael, from his uncommon size; and a fourth, _Sheemus Ruah_, or red James, from the color of his hair.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading One, for instance, was called _Parra Ghastha_, or swift Paddy, from his fleetness of foot; another, _Shaun Buie_, or yellow Jack, from his bilious look; a third, _Micaul More_, or big Michael, from his uncommon size; and a fourth, _Sheemus Ruah_, or red James, from the color of his hair.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

plural of “forefather” — the founder of a family

From this reading It was for a reason similar to those just alleged, that John O'Rorke was known as _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke; he, as well as his forefathers for two or three generations, having been remarkable for prodigious bodily strength and courage.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading One, for instance, was called _Parra Ghastha_, or swift Paddy, from his fleetness of foot; another, _Shaun Buie_, or yellow Jack, from his bilious look; a third, _Micaul More_, or big Michael, from his uncommon size; and a fourth, _Sheemus Ruah_, or red James, from the color of his hair.

many times at short intervals

From this reading These epithets, to be sure, still occur in Ireland, but far less frequently now than in the times of which we write, when Irish was almost the vernacular language of the country.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading It was for a reason similar to those just alleged, that John O'Rorke was known as _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke; he, as well as his forefathers for two or three generations, having been remarkable for prodigious bodily strength and courage.

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From this reading One, for instance, was called _Parra Ghastha_, or swift Paddy, from his fleetness of foot; another, _Shaun Buie_, or yellow Jack, from his bilious look; a third, _Micaul More_, or big Michael, from his uncommon size; and a fourth, _Sheemus Ruah_, or red James, from the color of his hair.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading One, for instance, was called _Parra Ghastha_, or swift Paddy, from his fleetness of foot; another, _Shaun Buie_, or yellow Jack, from his bilious look; a third, _Micaul More_, or big Michael, from his uncommon size; and a fourth, _Sheemus Ruah_, or red James, from the color of his hair.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading It was for a reason similar to those just alleged, that John O'Rorke was known as _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke; he, as well as his forefathers for two or three generations, having been remarkable for prodigious bodily strength and courage.

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

From this reading It was for a reason similar to those just alleged, that John O'Rorke was known as _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke; he, as well as his forefathers for two or three generations, having been remarkable for prodigious bodily strength and courage.

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

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

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

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements

From this reading Though known by the epithet of _Lamh Laudher_, his Christian name was John; but in those time(s) Irish families of the same name were distinguished from each other by some indicative of their natural position, physical power, complexion, or figure.

an occurrence of something

From this reading One, for instance, was called _Parra Ghastha_, or swift Paddy, from his fleetness of foot; another, _Shaun Buie_, or yellow Jack, from his bilious look; a third, _Micaul More_, or big Michael, from his uncommon size; and a fourth, _Sheemus Ruah_, or red James, from the color of his hair.

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

From this reading These epithets, to be sure, still occur in Ireland, but far less frequently now than in the times of which we write, when Irish was almost the vernacular language of the country.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading Though known by the epithet of _Lamh Laudher_, his Christian name was John; but in those time(s) Irish families of the same name were distinguished from each other by some indicative of their natural position, physical power, complexion, or figure.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was for a reason similar to those just alleged, that John O'Rorke was known as _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke; he, as well as his forefathers for two or three generations, having been remarkable for prodigious bodily strength and courage.

a small worthless amount

From this reading One, for instance, was called _Parra Ghastha_, or swift Paddy, from his fleetness of foot; another, _Shaun Buie_, or yellow Jack, from his bilious look; a third, _Micaul More_, or big Michael, from his uncommon size; and a fourth, _Sheemus Ruah_, or red James, from the color of his hair.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading One, for instance, was called _Parra Ghastha_, or swift Paddy, from his fleetness of foot; another, _Shaun Buie_, or yellow Jack, from his bilious look; a third, _Micaul More_, or big Michael, from his uncommon size; and a fourth, _Sheemus Ruah_, or red James, from the color of his hair.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Though known by the epithet of _Lamh Laudher_, his Christian name was John; but in those time(s) Irish families of the same name were distinguished from each other by some indicative of their natural position, physical power, complexion, or figure.

and nothing more

From this reading It was for a reason similar to those just alleged, that John O'Rorke was known as _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke; he, as well as his forefathers for two or three generations, having been remarkable for prodigious bodily strength and courage.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Though known by the epithet of _Lamh Laudher_, his Christian name was John; but in those time(s) Irish families of the same name were distinguished from each other by some indicative of their natural position, physical power, complexion, or figure.

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

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading These epithets, to be sure, still occur in Ireland, but far less frequently now than in the times of which we write, when Irish was almost the vernacular language of the country.

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

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading These epithets, to be sure, still occur in Ireland, but far less frequently now than in the times of which we write, when Irish was almost the vernacular language of the country.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading One, for instance, was called _Parra Ghastha_, or swift Paddy, from his fleetness of foot; another, _Shaun Buie_, or yellow Jack, from his bilious look; a third, _Micaul More_, or big Michael, from his uncommon size; and a fourth, _Sheemus Ruah_, or red James, from the color of his hair.

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

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

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

From this reading One, for instance, was called _Parra Ghastha_, or swift Paddy, from his fleetness of foot; another, _Shaun Buie_, or yellow Jack, from his bilious look; a third, _Micaul More_, or big Michael, from his uncommon size; and a fourth, _Sheemus Ruah_, or red James, from the color of his hair.

(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading One, for instance, was called _Parra Ghastha_, or swift Paddy, from his fleetness of foot; another, _Shaun Buie_, or yellow Jack, from his bilious look; a third, _Micaul More_, or big Michael, from his uncommon size; and a fourth, _Sheemus Ruah_, or red James, from the color of his hair.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

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

From this reading One, for instance, was called _Parra Ghastha_, or swift Paddy, from his fleetness of foot; another, _Shaun Buie_, or yellow Jack, from his bilious look; a third, _Micaul More_, or big Michael, from his uncommon size; and a fourth, _Sheemus Ruah_, or red James, from the color of his hair.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Though known by the epithet of _Lamh Laudher_, his Christian name was John; but in those time(s) Irish families of the same name were distinguished from each other by some indicative of their natural position, physical power, complexion, or figure.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Though known by the epithet of _Lamh Laudher_, his Christian name was John; but in those time(s) Irish families of the same name were distinguished from each other by some indicative of their natural position, physical power, complexion, or figure.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading These epithets, to be sure, still occur in Ireland, but far less frequently now than in the times of which we write, when Irish was almost the vernacular language of the country.

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From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

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From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

come to pass

From this reading These epithets, to be sure, still occur in Ireland, but far less frequently now than in the times of which we write, when Irish was almost the vernacular language of the country.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Though known by the epithet of _Lamh Laudher_, his Christian name was John; but in those time(s) Irish families of the same name were distinguished from each other by some indicative of their natural position, physical power, complexion, or figure.

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent

From this reading One, for instance, was called _Parra Ghastha_, or swift Paddy, from his fleetness of foot; another, _Shaun Buie_, or yellow Jack, from his bilious look; a third, _Micaul More_, or big Michael, from his uncommon size; and a fourth, _Sheemus Ruah_, or red James, from the color of his hair.

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From this reading One, for instance, was called _Parra Ghastha_, or swift Paddy, from his fleetness of foot; another, _Shaun Buie_, or yellow Jack, from his bilious look; a third, _Micaul More_, or big Michael, from his uncommon size; and a fourth, _Sheemus Ruah_, or red James, from the color of his hair.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading Though known by the epithet of _Lamh Laudher_, his Christian name was John; but in those time(s) Irish families of the same name were distinguished from each other by some indicative of their natural position, physical power, complexion, or figure.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Though known by the epithet of _Lamh Laudher_, his Christian name was John; but in those time(s) Irish families of the same name were distinguished from each other by some indicative of their natural position, physical power, complexion, or figure.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Though known by the epithet of _Lamh Laudher_, his Christian name was John; but in those time(s) Irish families of the same name were distinguished from each other by some indicative of their natural position, physical power, complexion, or figure.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

From this reading It was for a reason similar to those just alleged, that John O'Rorke was known as _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke; he, as well as his forefathers for two or three generations, having been remarkable for prodigious bodily strength and courage.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading It was for a reason similar to those just alleged, that John O'Rorke was known as _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke; he, as well as his forefathers for two or three generations, having been remarkable for prodigious bodily strength and courage.

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

From this reading One, for instance, was called _Parra Ghastha_, or swift Paddy, from his fleetness of foot; another, _Shaun Buie_, or yellow Jack, from his bilious look; a third, _Micaul More_, or big Michael, from his uncommon size; and a fourth, _Sheemus Ruah_, or red James, from the color of his hair.

unusual or striking

From this reading It was for a reason similar to those just alleged, that John O'Rorke was known as _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke; he, as well as his forefathers for two or three generations, having been remarkable for prodigious bodily strength and courage.

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From this reading One, for instance, was called _Parra Ghastha_, or swift Paddy, from his fleetness of foot; another, _Shaun Buie_, or yellow Jack, from his bilious look; a third, _Micaul More_, or big Michael, from his uncommon size; and a fourth, _Sheemus Ruah_, or red James, from the color of his hair.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Though known by the epithet of _Lamh Laudher_, his Christian name was John; but in those time(s) Irish families of the same name were distinguished from each other by some indicative of their natural position, physical power, complexion, or figure.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Though known by the epithet of _Lamh Laudher_, his Christian name was John; but in those time(s) Irish families of the same name were distinguished from each other by some indicative of their natural position, physical power, complexion, or figure.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

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From this reading One, for instance, was called _Parra Ghastha_, or swift Paddy, from his fleetness of foot; another, _Shaun Buie_, or yellow Jack, from his bilious look; a third, _Micaul More_, or big Michael, from his uncommon size; and a fourth, _Sheemus Ruah_, or red James, from the color of his hair.

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From this reading One, for instance, was called _Parra Ghastha_, or swift Paddy, from his fleetness of foot; another, _Shaun Buie_, or yellow Jack, from his bilious look; a third, _Micaul More_, or big Michael, from his uncommon size; and a fourth, _Sheemus Ruah_, or red James, from the color of his hair.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading It was for a reason similar to those just alleged, that John O'Rorke was known as _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke; he, as well as his forefathers for two or three generations, having been remarkable for prodigious bodily strength and courage.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading One, for instance, was called _Parra Ghastha_, or swift Paddy, from his fleetness of foot; another, _Shaun Buie_, or yellow Jack, from his bilious look; a third, _Micaul More_, or big Michael, from his uncommon size; and a fourth, _Sheemus Ruah_, or red James, from the color of his hair.

cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

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

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

not in physical motion

From this reading These epithets, to be sure, still occur in Ireland, but far less frequently now than in the times of which we write, when Irish was almost the vernacular language of the country.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

dependable

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading It was for a reason similar to those just alleged, that John O'Rorke was known as _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke; he, as well as his forefathers for two or three generations, having been remarkable for prodigious bodily strength and courage.

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From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading These epithets, to be sure, still occur in Ireland, but far less frequently now than in the times of which we write, when Irish was almost the vernacular language of the country.

moving very fast

From this reading One, for instance, was called _Parra Ghastha_, or swift Paddy, from his fleetness of foot; another, _Shaun Buie_, or yellow Jack, from his bilious look; a third, _Micaul More_, or big Michael, from his uncommon size; and a fourth, _Sheemus Ruah_, or red James, from the color of his hair.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading These epithets, to be sure, still occur in Ireland, but far less frequently now than in the times of which we write, when Irish was almost the vernacular language of the country.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

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

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Though known by the epithet of _Lamh Laudher_, his Christian name was John; but in those time(s) Irish families of the same name were distinguished from each other by some indicative of their natural position, physical power, complexion, or figure.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These epithets, to be sure, still occur in Ireland, but far less frequently now than in the times of which we write, when Irish was almost the vernacular language of the country.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading One, for instance, was called _Parra Ghastha_, or swift Paddy, from his fleetness of foot; another, _Shaun Buie_, or yellow Jack, from his bilious look; a third, _Micaul More_, or big Michael, from his uncommon size; and a fourth, _Sheemus Ruah_, or red James, from the color of his hair.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Though known by the epithet of _Lamh Laudher_, his Christian name was John; but in those time(s) Irish families of the same name were distinguished from each other by some indicative of their natural position, physical power, complexion, or figure.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though known by the epithet of _Lamh Laudher_, his Christian name was John; but in those time(s) Irish families of the same name were distinguished from each other by some indicative of their natural position, physical power, complexion, or figure.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It was for a reason similar to those just alleged, that John O'Rorke was known as _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke; he, as well as his forefathers for two or three generations, having been remarkable for prodigious bodily strength and courage.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

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

From this reading These epithets, to be sure, still occur in Ireland, but far less frequently now than in the times of which we write, when Irish was almost the vernacular language of the country.

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

From this reading These epithets, to be sure, still occur in Ireland, but far less frequently now than in the times of which we write, when Irish was almost the vernacular language of the country.

in the direction of

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

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

From this reading It was for a reason similar to those just alleged, that John O'Rorke was known as _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke; he, as well as his forefathers for two or three generations, having been remarkable for prodigious bodily strength and courage.

not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind

From this reading One, for instance, was called _Parra Ghastha_, or swift Paddy, from his fleetness of foot; another, _Shaun Buie_, or yellow Jack, from his bilious look; a third, _Micaul More_, or big Michael, from his uncommon size; and a fourth, _Sheemus Ruah_, or red James, from the color of his hair.

a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)

From this reading These epithets, to be sure, still occur in Ireland, but far less frequently now than in the times of which we write, when Irish was almost the vernacular language of the country.

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

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It was for a reason similar to those just alleged, that John O'Rorke was known as _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke; he, as well as his forefathers for two or three generations, having been remarkable for prodigious bodily strength and courage.

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

From this reading Though known by the epithet of _Lamh Laudher_, his Christian name was John; but in those time(s) Irish families of the same name were distinguished from each other by some indicative of their natural position, physical power, complexion, or figure.

at the time that

From this reading These epithets, to be sure, still occur in Ireland, but far less frequently now than in the times of which we write, when Irish was almost the vernacular language of the country.

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

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

produce a literary work

From this reading These epithets, to be sure, still occur in Ireland, but far less frequently now than in the times of which we write, when Irish was almost the vernacular language of the country.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading One, for instance, was called _Parra Ghastha_, or swift Paddy, from his fleetness of foot; another, _Shaun Buie_, or yellow Jack, from his bilious look; a third, _Micaul More_, or big Michael, from his uncommon size; and a fourth, _Sheemus Ruah_, or red James, from the color of his hair.

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

From this reading One evening in the beginning of the eighteenth century--as nearly as we can conjecture, the year might be that of 1720--some time about the end of April, a young man named _Lamh Laudher_ O'Rorke, or Strong-handed O'Eorke, was proceeding from his father's house, with a stout oaken cudgel in his hand, towards an orchard that stood at the skirt of a country town, in a part of the kingdom which, for the present, shall be nameless.