Chapter XVI

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

From this reading On leaving the meadow after the plowing match, and the slaughter of the oxen that followed it, Jarvis had made a long circuit of the Curragh, and returned to Ballamona by the road.

having companions or an escort

From this reading A droning voice came from within, accompanied by some of the most doleful wails that ever arrested mortal ears.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading THE BLIND WOMAN'S SECOND SIGHT Now, when Jarvis Kerruish encountered Dan in the act of coming out of Mona's room, his surprise was due to something more than the knowledge that Dan had been forbidden the house.

later than; following

From this reading On leaving the meadow after the plowing match, and the slaughter of the oxen that followed it, Jarvis had made a long circuit of the Curragh, and returned to Ballamona by the road.

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

From this reading On leaving the meadow after the plowing match, and the slaughter of the oxen that followed it, Jarvis had made a long circuit of the Curragh, and returned to Ballamona by the road.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading He had been pondering on Mona's deportment during the exciting part of the contest between Dan and the stranger, and had just arrived at obvious conclusions of his own by way of explaining the emotion that she could not conceal, when he recognized that he was approaching the cottage occupied by Hommy-beg and his wife Kerry.

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

From this reading A droning voice came from within, accompanied by some of the most doleful wails that ever arrested mortal ears.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading He had been pondering on Mona's deportment during the exciting part of the contest between Dan and the stranger, and had just arrived at obvious conclusions of his own by way of explaining the emotion that she could not conceal, when he recognized that he was approaching the cottage occupied by Hommy-beg and his wife Kerry.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had been pondering on Mona's deportment during the exciting part of the contest between Dan and the stranger, and had just arrived at obvious conclusions of his own by way of explaining the emotion that she could not conceal, when he recognized that he was approaching the cottage occupied by Hommy-beg and his wife Kerry.

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

From this reading On leaving the meadow after the plowing match, and the slaughter of the oxen that followed it, Jarvis had made a long circuit of the Curragh, and returned to Ballamona by the road.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE BLIND WOMAN'S SECOND SIGHT Now, when Jarvis Kerruish encountered Dan in the act of coming out of Mona's room, his surprise was due to something more than the knowledge that Dan had been forbidden the house.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He had been pondering on Mona's deportment during the exciting part of the contest between Dan and the stranger, and had just arrived at obvious conclusions of his own by way of explaining the emotion that she could not conceal, when he recognized that he was approaching the cottage occupied by Hommy-beg and his wife Kerry.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading THE BLIND WOMAN'S SECOND SIGHT Now, when Jarvis Kerruish encountered Dan in the act of coming out of Mona's room, his surprise was due to something more than the knowledge that Dan had been forbidden the house.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On leaving the meadow after the plowing match, and the slaughter of the oxen that followed it, Jarvis had made a long circuit of the Curragh, and returned to Ballamona by the road.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A droning voice came from within, accompanied by some of the most doleful wails that ever arrested mortal ears.

an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow

From this reading On leaving the meadow after the plowing match, and the slaughter of the oxen that followed it, Jarvis had made a long circuit of the Curragh, and returned to Ballamona by the road.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading THE BLIND WOMAN'S SECOND SIGHT Now, when Jarvis Kerruish encountered Dan in the act of coming out of Mona's room, his surprise was due to something more than the knowledge that Dan had been forbidden the house.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading He had been pondering on Mona's deportment during the exciting part of the contest between Dan and the stranger, and had just arrived at obvious conclusions of his own by way of explaining the emotion that she could not conceal, when he recognized that he was approaching the cottage occupied by Hommy-beg and his wife Kerry.

plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading He had been pondering on Mona's deportment during the exciting part of the contest between Dan and the stranger, and had just arrived at obvious conclusions of his own by way of explaining the emotion that she could not conceal, when he recognized that he was approaching the cottage occupied by Hommy-beg and his wife Kerry.

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading He had been pondering on Mona's deportment during the exciting part of the contest between Dan and the stranger, and had just arrived at obvious conclusions of his own by way of explaining the emotion that she could not conceal, when he recognized that he was approaching the cottage occupied by Hommy-beg and his wife Kerry.

a small house with a single story

From this reading He had been pondering on Mona's deportment during the exciting part of the contest between Dan and the stranger, and had just arrived at obvious conclusions of his own by way of explaining the emotion that she could not conceal, when he recognized that he was approaching the cottage occupied by Hommy-beg and his wife Kerry.

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

From this reading He had been pondering on Mona's deportment during the exciting part of the contest between Dan and the stranger, and had just arrived at obvious conclusions of his own by way of explaining the emotion that she could not conceal, when he recognized that he was approaching the cottage occupied by Hommy-beg and his wife Kerry.

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

From this reading On leaving the meadow after the plowing match, and the slaughter of the oxen that followed it, Jarvis had made a long circuit of the Curragh, and returned to Ballamona by the road.

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

From this reading THE BLIND WOMAN'S SECOND SIGHT Now, when Jarvis Kerruish encountered Dan in the act of coming out of Mona's room, his surprise was due to something more than the knowledge that Dan had been forbidden the house.

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

From this reading He had been pondering on Mona's deportment during the exciting part of the contest between Dan and the stranger, and had just arrived at obvious conclusions of his own by way of explaining the emotion that she could not conceal, when he recognized that he was approaching the cottage occupied by Hommy-beg and his wife Kerry.

filled with or evoking sadness

From this reading A droning voice came from within, accompanied by some of the most doleful wails that ever arrested mortal ears.

an unchanging intonation

From this reading A droning voice came from within, accompanied by some of the most doleful wails that ever arrested mortal ears.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading THE BLIND WOMAN'S SECOND SIGHT Now, when Jarvis Kerruish encountered Dan in the act of coming out of Mona's room, his surprise was due to something more than the knowledge that Dan had been forbidden the house.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He had been pondering on Mona's deportment during the exciting part of the contest between Dan and the stranger, and had just arrived at obvious conclusions of his own by way of explaining the emotion that she could not conceal, when he recognized that he was approaching the cottage occupied by Hommy-beg and his wife Kerry.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading A droning voice came from within, accompanied by some of the most doleful wails that ever arrested mortal ears.

any strong feeling

From this reading He had been pondering on Mona's deportment during the exciting part of the contest between Dan and the stranger, and had just arrived at obvious conclusions of his own by way of explaining the emotion that she could not conceal, when he recognized that he was approaching the cottage occupied by Hommy-beg and his wife Kerry.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading THE BLIND WOMAN'S SECOND SIGHT Now, when Jarvis Kerruish encountered Dan in the act of coming out of Mona's room, his surprise was due to something more than the knowledge that Dan had been forbidden the house.

to come or go into

From this reading Jarvis was prompted to stop and enter.

at any time

From this reading A droning voice came from within, accompanied by some of the most doleful wails that ever arrested mortal ears.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading He had been pondering on Mona's deportment during the exciting part of the contest between Dan and the stranger, and had just arrived at obvious conclusions of his own by way of explaining the emotion that she could not conceal, when he recognized that he was approaching the cottage occupied by Hommy-beg and his wife Kerry.

-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading He had been pondering on Mona's deportment during the exciting part of the contest between Dan and the stranger, and had just arrived at obvious conclusions of his own by way of explaining the emotion that she could not conceal, when he recognized that he was approaching the cottage occupied by Hommy-beg and his wife Kerry.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading On leaving the meadow after the plowing match, and the slaughter of the oxen that followed it, Jarvis had made a long circuit of the Curragh, and returned to Ballamona by the road.

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading THE BLIND WOMAN'S SECOND SIGHT Now, when Jarvis Kerruish encountered Dan in the act of coming out of Mona's room, his surprise was due to something more than the knowledge that Dan had been forbidden the house.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A droning voice came from within, accompanied by some of the most doleful wails that ever arrested mortal ears.

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

From this reading THE BLIND WOMAN'S SECOND SIGHT Now, when Jarvis Kerruish encountered Dan in the act of coming out of Mona's room, his surprise was due to something more than the knowledge that Dan had been forbidden the house.

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

From this reading He had been pondering on Mona's deportment during the exciting part of the contest between Dan and the stranger, and had just arrived at obvious conclusions of his own by way of explaining the emotion that she could not conceal, when he recognized that he was approaching the cottage occupied by Hommy-beg and his wife Kerry.

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

From this reading THE BLIND WOMAN'S SECOND SIGHT Now, when Jarvis Kerruish encountered Dan in the act of coming out of Mona's room, his surprise was due to something more than the knowledge that Dan had been forbidden the house.

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

From this reading He had been pondering on Mona's deportment during the exciting part of the contest between Dan and the stranger, and had just arrived at obvious conclusions of his own by way of explaining the emotion that she could not conceal, when he recognized that he was approaching the cottage occupied by Hommy-beg and his wife Kerry.

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

From this reading THE BLIND WOMAN'S SECOND SIGHT Now, when Jarvis Kerruish encountered Dan in the act of coming out of Mona's room, his surprise was due to something more than the knowledge that Dan had been forbidden the house.

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

From this reading THE BLIND WOMAN'S SECOND SIGHT Now, when Jarvis Kerruish encountered Dan in the act of coming out of Mona's room, his surprise was due to something more than the knowledge that Dan had been forbidden the house.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On leaving the meadow after the plowing match, and the slaughter of the oxen that followed it, Jarvis had made a long circuit of the Curragh, and returned to Ballamona by the road.

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

From this reading THE BLIND WOMAN'S SECOND SIGHT Now, when Jarvis Kerruish encountered Dan in the act of coming out of Mona's room, his surprise was due to something more than the knowledge that Dan had been forbidden the house.

and nothing more

From this reading He had been pondering on Mona's deportment during the exciting part of the contest between Dan and the stranger, and had just arrived at obvious conclusions of his own by way of explaining the emotion that she could not conceal, when he recognized that he was approaching the cottage occupied by Hommy-beg and his wife Kerry.

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

From this reading THE BLIND WOMAN'S SECOND SIGHT Now, when Jarvis Kerruish encountered Dan in the act of coming out of Mona's room, his surprise was due to something more than the knowledge that Dan had been forbidden the house.

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

From this reading He had been pondering on Mona's deportment during the exciting part of the contest between Dan and the stranger, and had just arrived at obvious conclusions of his own by way of explaining the emotion that she could not conceal, when he recognized that he was approaching the cottage occupied by Hommy-beg and his wife Kerry.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading THE BLIND WOMAN'S SECOND SIGHT Now, when Jarvis Kerruish encountered Dan in the act of coming out of Mona's room, his surprise was due to something more than the knowledge that Dan had been forbidden the house.

the act of departing

From this reading On leaving the meadow after the plowing match, and the slaughter of the oxen that followed it, Jarvis had made a long circuit of the Curragh, and returned to Ballamona by the road.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading On leaving the meadow after the plowing match, and the slaughter of the oxen that followed it, Jarvis had made a long circuit of the Curragh, and returned to Ballamona by the road.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading On leaving the meadow after the plowing match, and the slaughter of the oxen that followed it, Jarvis had made a long circuit of the Curragh, and returned to Ballamona by the road.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading On leaving the meadow after the plowing match, and the slaughter of the oxen that followed it, Jarvis had made a long circuit of the Curragh, and returned to Ballamona by the road.

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading On leaving the meadow after the plowing match, and the slaughter of the oxen that followed it, Jarvis had made a long circuit of the Curragh, and returned to Ballamona by the road.

possessive form of “mona” — an island to the northwest of Wales

From this reading THE BLIND WOMAN'S SECOND SIGHT Now, when Jarvis Kerruish encountered Dan in the act of coming out of Mona's room, his surprise was due to something more than the knowledge that Dan had been forbidden the house.

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

From this reading THE BLIND WOMAN'S SECOND SIGHT Now, when Jarvis Kerruish encountered Dan in the act of coming out of Mona's room, his surprise was due to something more than the knowledge that Dan had been forbidden the house.

subject to death

From this reading A droning voice came from within, accompanied by some of the most doleful wails that ever arrested mortal ears.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A droning voice came from within, accompanied by some of the most doleful wails that ever arrested mortal ears.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had been pondering on Mona's deportment during the exciting part of the contest between Dan and the stranger, and had just arrived at obvious conclusions of his own by way of explaining the emotion that she could not conceal, when he recognized that he was approaching the cottage occupied by Hommy-beg and his wife Kerry.

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

From this reading THE BLIND WOMAN'S SECOND SIGHT Now, when Jarvis Kerruish encountered Dan in the act of coming out of Mona's room, his surprise was due to something more than the knowledge that Dan had been forbidden the house.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading He had been pondering on Mona's deportment during the exciting part of the contest between Dan and the stranger, and had just arrived at obvious conclusions of his own by way of explaining the emotion that she could not conceal, when he recognized that he was approaching the cottage occupied by Hommy-beg and his wife Kerry.

held or filled or in use

From this reading He had been pondering on Mona's deportment during the exciting part of the contest between Dan and the stranger, and had just arrived at obvious conclusions of his own by way of explaining the emotion that she could not conceal, when he recognized that he was approaching the cottage occupied by Hommy-beg and his wife Kerry.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BLIND WOMAN'S SECOND SIGHT Now, when Jarvis Kerruish encountered Dan in the act of coming out of Mona's room, his surprise was due to something more than the knowledge that Dan had been forbidden the house.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On leaving the meadow after the plowing match, and the slaughter of the oxen that followed it, Jarvis had made a long circuit of the Curragh, and returned to Ballamona by the road.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE BLIND WOMAN'S SECOND SIGHT Now, when Jarvis Kerruish encountered Dan in the act of coming out of Mona's room, his surprise was due to something more than the knowledge that Dan had been forbidden the house.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He had been pondering on Mona's deportment during the exciting part of the contest between Dan and the stranger, and had just arrived at obvious conclusions of his own by way of explaining the emotion that she could not conceal, when he recognized that he was approaching the cottage occupied by Hommy-beg and his wife Kerry.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading On leaving the meadow after the plowing match, and the slaughter of the oxen that followed it, Jarvis had made a long circuit of the Curragh, and returned to Ballamona by the road.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He had been pondering on Mona's deportment during the exciting part of the contest between Dan and the stranger, and had just arrived at obvious conclusions of his own by way of explaining the emotion that she could not conceal, when he recognized that he was approaching the cottage occupied by Hommy-beg and his wife Kerry.

tilling the land with a plow

From this reading On leaving the meadow after the plowing match, and the slaughter of the oxen that followed it, Jarvis had made a long circuit of the Curragh, and returned to Ballamona by the road.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading He had been pondering on Mona's deportment during the exciting part of the contest between Dan and the stranger, and had just arrived at obvious conclusions of his own by way of explaining the emotion that she could not conceal, when he recognized that he was approaching the cottage occupied by Hommy-beg and his wife Kerry.

past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action

From this reading Jarvis was prompted to stop and enter.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading He had been pondering on Mona's deportment during the exciting part of the contest between Dan and the stranger, and had just arrived at obvious conclusions of his own by way of explaining the emotion that she could not conceal, when he recognized that he was approaching the cottage occupied by Hommy-beg and his wife Kerry.

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

From this reading On leaving the meadow after the plowing match, and the slaughter of the oxen that followed it, Jarvis had made a long circuit of the Curragh, and returned to Ballamona by the road.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading On leaving the meadow after the plowing match, and the slaughter of the oxen that followed it, Jarvis had made a long circuit of the Curragh, and returned to Ballamona by the road.

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

From this reading THE BLIND WOMAN'S SECOND SIGHT Now, when Jarvis Kerruish encountered Dan in the act of coming out of Mona's room, his surprise was due to something more than the knowledge that Dan had been forbidden the house.

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

From this reading THE BLIND WOMAN'S SECOND SIGHT Now, when Jarvis Kerruish encountered Dan in the act of coming out of Mona's room, his surprise was due to something more than the knowledge that Dan had been forbidden the house.

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

From this reading He had been pondering on Mona's deportment during the exciting part of the contest between Dan and the stranger, and had just arrived at obvious conclusions of his own by way of explaining the emotion that she could not conceal, when he recognized that he was approaching the cottage occupied by Hommy-beg and his wife Kerry.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading THE BLIND WOMAN'S SECOND SIGHT Now, when Jarvis Kerruish encountered Dan in the act of coming out of Mona's room, his surprise was due to something more than the knowledge that Dan had been forbidden the house.

the killing of animals (as for food)

From this reading On leaving the meadow after the plowing match, and the slaughter of the oxen that followed it, Jarvis had made a long circuit of the Curragh, and returned to Ballamona by the road.

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

From this reading A droning voice came from within, accompanied by some of the most doleful wails that ever arrested mortal ears.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading THE BLIND WOMAN'S SECOND SIGHT Now, when Jarvis Kerruish encountered Dan in the act of coming out of Mona's room, his surprise was due to something more than the knowledge that Dan had been forbidden the house.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Jarvis was prompted to stop and enter.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading He had been pondering on Mona's deportment during the exciting part of the contest between Dan and the stranger, and had just arrived at obvious conclusions of his own by way of explaining the emotion that she could not conceal, when he recognized that he was approaching the cottage occupied by Hommy-beg and his wife Kerry.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading THE BLIND WOMAN'S SECOND SIGHT Now, when Jarvis Kerruish encountered Dan in the act of coming out of Mona's room, his surprise was due to something more than the knowledge that Dan had been forbidden the house.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE BLIND WOMAN'S SECOND SIGHT Now, when Jarvis Kerruish encountered Dan in the act of coming out of Mona's room, his surprise was due to something more than the knowledge that Dan had been forbidden the house.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE BLIND WOMAN'S SECOND SIGHT Now, when Jarvis Kerruish encountered Dan in the act of coming out of Mona's room, his surprise was due to something more than the knowledge that Dan had been forbidden the house.

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

From this reading THE BLIND WOMAN'S SECOND SIGHT Now, when Jarvis Kerruish encountered Dan in the act of coming out of Mona's room, his surprise was due to something more than the knowledge that Dan had been forbidden the house.

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

From this reading THE BLIND WOMAN'S SECOND SIGHT Now, when Jarvis Kerruish encountered Dan in the act of coming out of Mona's room, his surprise was due to something more than the knowledge that Dan had been forbidden the house.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading A droning voice came from within, accompanied by some of the most doleful wails that ever arrested mortal ears.

plural of “wail” — a cry of sorrow and grief

From this reading A droning voice came from within, accompanied by some of the most doleful wails that ever arrested mortal ears.

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

From this reading THE BLIND WOMAN'S SECOND SIGHT Now, when Jarvis Kerruish encountered Dan in the act of coming out of Mona's room, his surprise was due to something more than the knowledge that Dan had been forbidden the house.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He had been pondering on Mona's deportment during the exciting part of the contest between Dan and the stranger, and had just arrived at obvious conclusions of his own by way of explaining the emotion that she could not conceal, when he recognized that he was approaching the cottage occupied by Hommy-beg and his wife Kerry.

at the time that

From this reading THE BLIND WOMAN'S SECOND SIGHT Now, when Jarvis Kerruish encountered Dan in the act of coming out of Mona's room, his surprise was due to something more than the knowledge that Dan had been forbidden the house.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He had been pondering on Mona's deportment during the exciting part of the contest between Dan and the stranger, and had just arrived at obvious conclusions of his own by way of explaining the emotion that she could not conceal, when he recognized that he was approaching the cottage occupied by Hommy-beg and his wife Kerry.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading A droning voice came from within, accompanied by some of the most doleful wails that ever arrested mortal ears.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading THE BLIND WOMAN'S SECOND SIGHT Now, when Jarvis Kerruish encountered Dan in the act of coming out of Mona's room, his surprise was due to something more than the knowledge that Dan had been forbidden the house.