Chapter II · KINGSLOUGH _née_ BALLYLOUGH

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

From this reading An almost unbroken calm ensued after wild excitement, a death-like stillness followed the shouts and cries of faction, the shrieks of drunken merriment, the shrill piping of fifes, the braying of trumpets, and the bang-banging of drums.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Excepting on such and such-like festive occasions as those above enumerated, the town, figuratively speaking, looked as though it had gone to bed to sleep off the effects of its last excitement or debauch.

feel admiration for

From this reading In the bright sunlight it appeared like a place deserted by its population—a place rich in every natural beauty, which there was neither man nor woman to admire.

later than; following

From this reading An almost unbroken calm ensued after wild excitement, a death-like stillness followed the shouts and cries of faction, the shrieks of drunken merriment, the shrill piping of fifes, the braying of trumpets, and the bang-banging of drums.

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

From this reading An almost unbroken calm ensued after wild excitement, a death-like stillness followed the shouts and cries of faction, the shrieks of drunken merriment, the shrill piping of fifes, the braying of trumpets, and the bang-banging of drums.

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

From this reading An almost unbroken calm ensued after wild excitement, a death-like stillness followed the shouts and cries of faction, the shrieks of drunken merriment, the shrill piping of fifes, the braying of trumpets, and the bang-banging of drums.

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

From this reading On market and fair, and party-procession days, the inhabitants seemed to expend the whole of their strength.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading In the bright sunlight it appeared like a place deserted by its population—a place rich in every natural beauty, which there was neither man nor woman to admire.

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

From this reading Excepting on such and such-like festive occasions as those above enumerated, the town, figuratively speaking, looked as though it had gone to bed to sleep off the effects of its last excitement or debauch.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Kingslough at high noon was ordinarily the stupidest, dullest, dirtiest little town that could have been found in the Province of Ulster.

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

From this reading An almost unbroken calm ensued after wild excitement, a death-like stillness followed the shouts and cries of faction, the shrieks of drunken merriment, the shrill piping of fifes, the braying of trumpets, and the bang-banging of drums.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading In the bright sunlight it appeared like a place deserted by its population—a place rich in every natural beauty, which there was neither man nor woman to admire.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Excepting on such and such-like festive occasions as those above enumerated, the town, figuratively speaking, looked as though it had gone to bed to sleep off the effects of its last excitement or debauch.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Kingslough at high noon was ordinarily the stupidest, dullest, dirtiest little town that could have been found in the Province of Ulster.

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

From this reading An almost unbroken calm ensued after wild excitement, a death-like stillness followed the shouts and cries of faction, the shrieks of drunken merriment, the shrill piping of fifes, the braying of trumpets, and the bang-banging of drums.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading In the bright sunlight it appeared like a place deserted by its population—a place rich in every natural beauty, which there was neither man nor woman to admire.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the bright sunlight it appeared like a place deserted by its population—a place rich in every natural beauty, which there was neither man nor woman to admire.

make calm or still

From this reading An almost unbroken calm ensued after wild excitement, a death-like stillness followed the shouts and cries of faction, the shrieks of drunken merriment, the shrill piping of fifes, the braying of trumpets, and the bang-banging of drums.

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

From this reading Kingslough at high noon was ordinarily the stupidest, dullest, dirtiest little town that could have been found in the Province of Ulster.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading An almost unbroken calm ensued after wild excitement, a death-like stillness followed the shouts and cries of faction, the shrieks of drunken merriment, the shrill piping of fifes, the braying of trumpets, and the bang-banging of drums.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading On market and fair, and party-procession days, the inhabitants seemed to expend the whole of their strength.

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

From this reading An almost unbroken calm ensued after wild excitement, a death-like stillness followed the shouts and cries of faction, the shrieks of drunken merriment, the shrill piping of fifes, the braying of trumpets, and the bang-banging of drums.

a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity

From this reading Excepting on such and such-like festive occasions as those above enumerated, the town, figuratively speaking, looked as though it had gone to bed to sleep off the effects of its last excitement or debauch.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading In the bright sunlight it appeared like a place deserted by its population—a place rich in every natural beauty, which there was neither man nor woman to admire.

superlative of “dirty” — soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading Kingslough at high noon was ordinarily the stupidest, dullest, dirtiest little town that could have been found in the Province of Ulster.

plural of “drum” — a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end

From this reading An almost unbroken calm ensued after wild excitement, a death-like stillness followed the shouts and cries of faction, the shrieks of drunken merriment, the shrill piping of fifes, the braying of trumpets, and the bang-banging of drums.

given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol

From this reading An almost unbroken calm ensued after wild excitement, a death-like stillness followed the shouts and cries of faction, the shrieks of drunken merriment, the shrill piping of fifes, the braying of trumpets, and the bang-banging of drums.

superlative of “dull” — lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Kingslough at high noon was ordinarily the stupidest, dullest, dirtiest little town that could have been found in the Province of Ulster.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading Excepting on such and such-like festive occasions as those above enumerated, the town, figuratively speaking, looked as though it had gone to bed to sleep off the effects of its last excitement or debauch.

past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading An almost unbroken calm ensued after wild excitement, a death-like stillness followed the shouts and cries of faction, the shrieks of drunken merriment, the shrill piping of fifes, the braying of trumpets, and the bang-banging of drums.

past form of “enumerate” — specify individually

From this reading Excepting on such and such-like festive occasions as those above enumerated, the town, figuratively speaking, looked as though it had gone to bed to sleep off the effects of its last excitement or debauch.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In the bright sunlight it appeared like a place deserted by its population—a place rich in every natural beauty, which there was neither man nor woman to admire.

-ing form of “except” — take exception to

From this reading Excepting on such and such-like festive occasions as those above enumerated, the town, figuratively speaking, looked as though it had gone to bed to sleep off the effects of its last excitement or debauch.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading An almost unbroken calm ensued after wild excitement, a death-like stillness followed the shouts and cries of faction, the shrieks of drunken merriment, the shrill piping of fifes, the braying of trumpets, and the bang-banging of drums.

use up, consume fully

From this reading On market and fair, and party-procession days, the inhabitants seemed to expend the whole of their strength.

a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue

From this reading An almost unbroken calm ensued after wild excitement, a death-like stillness followed the shouts and cries of faction, the shrieks of drunken merriment, the shrill piping of fifes, the braying of trumpets, and the bang-banging of drums.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading On market and fair, and party-procession days, the inhabitants seemed to expend the whole of their strength.

offering fun and gaiety

From this reading Excepting on such and such-like festive occasions as those above enumerated, the town, figuratively speaking, looked as though it had gone to bed to sleep off the effects of its last excitement or debauch.

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

From this reading An almost unbroken calm ensued after wild excitement, a death-like stillness followed the shouts and cries of faction, the shrieks of drunken merriment, the shrill piping of fifes, the braying of trumpets, and the bang-banging of drums.

in a figurative sense

From this reading Excepting on such and such-like festive occasions as those above enumerated, the town, figuratively speaking, looked as though it had gone to bed to sleep off the effects of its last excitement or debauch.

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

From this reading An almost unbroken calm ensued after wild excitement, a death-like stillness followed the shouts and cries of faction, the shrieks of drunken merriment, the shrill piping of fifes, the braying of trumpets, and the bang-banging of drums.

set up or found

From this reading Kingslough at high noon was ordinarily the stupidest, dullest, dirtiest little town that could have been found in the Province of Ulster.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Excepting on such and such-like festive occasions as those above enumerated, the town, figuratively speaking, looked as though it had gone to bed to sleep off the effects of its last excitement or debauch.

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

From this reading Excepting on such and such-like festive occasions as those above enumerated, the town, figuratively speaking, looked as though it had gone to bed to sleep off the effects of its last excitement or debauch.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Kingslough at high noon was ordinarily the stupidest, dullest, dirtiest little town that could have been found in the Province of Ulster.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Kingslough at high noon was ordinarily the stupidest, dullest, dirtiest little town that could have been found in the Province of Ulster.

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

From this reading Kingslough at high noon was ordinarily the stupidest, dullest, dirtiest little town that could have been found in the Province of Ulster.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading On market and fair, and party-procession days, the inhabitants seemed to expend the whole of their strength.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Excepting on such and such-like festive occasions as those above enumerated, the town, figuratively speaking, looked as though it had gone to bed to sleep off the effects of its last excitement or debauch.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Excepting on such and such-like festive occasions as those above enumerated, the town, figuratively speaking, looked as though it had gone to bed to sleep off the effects of its last excitement or debauch.

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

From this reading Kingslough at high noon was ordinarily the stupidest, dullest, dirtiest little town that could have been found in the Province of Ulster.

immediately past

From this reading Excepting on such and such-like festive occasions as those above enumerated, the town, figuratively speaking, looked as though it had gone to bed to sleep off the effects of its last excitement or debauch.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In the bright sunlight it appeared like a place deserted by its population—a place rich in every natural beauty, which there was neither man nor woman to admire.

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

From this reading Kingslough at high noon was ordinarily the stupidest, dullest, dirtiest little town that could have been found in the Province of Ulster.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Excepting on such and such-like festive occasions as those above enumerated, the town, figuratively speaking, looked as though it had gone to bed to sleep off the effects of its last excitement or debauch.

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

From this reading In the bright sunlight it appeared like a place deserted by its population—a place rich in every natural beauty, which there was neither man nor woman to admire.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading On market and fair, and party-procession days, the inhabitants seemed to expend the whole of their strength.

a gay feeling

From this reading An almost unbroken calm ensued after wild excitement, a death-like stillness followed the shouts and cries of faction, the shrieks of drunken merriment, the shrill piping of fifes, the braying of trumpets, and the bang-banging of drums.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading In the bright sunlight it appeared like a place deserted by its population—a place rich in every natural beauty, which there was neither man nor woman to admire.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading In the bright sunlight it appeared like a place deserted by its population—a place rich in every natural beauty, which there was neither man nor woman to admire.

the middle of the day

From this reading Kingslough at high noon was ordinarily the stupidest, dullest, dirtiest little town that could have been found in the Province of Ulster.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading In the bright sunlight it appeared like a place deserted by its population—a place rich in every natural beauty, which there was neither man nor woman to admire.

something you have to do

From this reading Excepting on such and such-like festive occasions as those above enumerated, the town, figuratively speaking, looked as though it had gone to bed to sleep off the effects of its last excitement or debauch.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Kingslough at high noon was ordinarily the stupidest, dullest, dirtiest little town that could have been found in the Province of Ulster.

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

From this reading Excepting on such and such-like festive occasions as those above enumerated, the town, figuratively speaking, looked as though it had gone to bed to sleep off the effects of its last excitement or debauch.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On market and fair, and party-procession days, the inhabitants seemed to expend the whole of their strength.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Excepting on such and such-like festive occasions as those above enumerated, the town, figuratively speaking, looked as though it had gone to bed to sleep off the effects of its last excitement or debauch.

under normal conditions

From this reading Kingslough at high noon was ordinarily the stupidest, dullest, dirtiest little town that could have been found in the Province of Ulster.

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

From this reading On market and fair, and party-procession days, the inhabitants seemed to expend the whole of their strength.

a thin strip of covered cord used to edge hems

From this reading An almost unbroken calm ensued after wild excitement, a death-like stillness followed the shouts and cries of faction, the shrieks of drunken merriment, the shrill piping of fifes, the braying of trumpets, and the bang-banging of drums.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the bright sunlight it appeared like a place deserted by its population—a place rich in every natural beauty, which there was neither man nor woman to admire.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading In the bright sunlight it appeared like a place deserted by its population—a place rich in every natural beauty, which there was neither man nor woman to admire.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Kingslough at high noon was ordinarily the stupidest, dullest, dirtiest little town that could have been found in the Province of Ulster.

possessing material wealth

From this reading In the bright sunlight it appeared like a place deserted by its population—a place rich in every natural beauty, which there was neither man nor woman to admire.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading On market and fair, and party-procession days, the inhabitants seemed to expend the whole of their strength.

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading An almost unbroken calm ensued after wild excitement, a death-like stillness followed the shouts and cries of faction, the shrieks of drunken merriment, the shrill piping of fifes, the braying of trumpets, and the bang-banging of drums.

plural of “shriek” — sharp piercing cry

From this reading An almost unbroken calm ensued after wild excitement, a death-like stillness followed the shouts and cries of faction, the shrieks of drunken merriment, the shrill piping of fifes, the braying of trumpets, and the bang-banging of drums.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading An almost unbroken calm ensued after wild excitement, a death-like stillness followed the shouts and cries of faction, the shrieks of drunken merriment, the shrill piping of fifes, the braying of trumpets, and the bang-banging of drums.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Excepting on such and such-like festive occasions as those above enumerated, the town, figuratively speaking, looked as though it had gone to bed to sleep off the effects of its last excitement or debauch.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Excepting on such and such-like festive occasions as those above enumerated, the town, figuratively speaking, looked as though it had gone to bed to sleep off the effects of its last excitement or debauch.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading An almost unbroken calm ensued after wild excitement, a death-like stillness followed the shouts and cries of faction, the shrieks of drunken merriment, the shrill piping of fifes, the braying of trumpets, and the bang-banging of drums.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading On market and fair, and party-procession days, the inhabitants seemed to expend the whole of their strength.

superlative of “stupid” — lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity

From this reading Kingslough at high noon was ordinarily the stupidest, dullest, dirtiest little town that could have been found in the Province of Ulster.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Excepting on such and such-like festive occasions as those above enumerated, the town, figuratively speaking, looked as though it had gone to bed to sleep off the effects of its last excitement or debauch.

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

From this reading Excepting on such and such-like festive occasions as those above enumerated, the town, figuratively speaking, looked as though it had gone to bed to sleep off the effects of its last excitement or debauch.

the rays of the sun

From this reading In the bright sunlight it appeared like a place deserted by its population—a place rich in every natural beauty, which there was neither man nor woman to admire.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Kingslough at high noon was ordinarily the stupidest, dullest, dirtiest little town that could have been found in the Province of Ulster.

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

From this reading Kingslough at high noon was ordinarily the stupidest, dullest, dirtiest little town that could have been found in the Province of Ulster.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On market and fair, and party-procession days, the inhabitants seemed to expend the whole of their strength.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the bright sunlight it appeared like a place deserted by its population—a place rich in every natural beauty, which there was neither man nor woman to admire.

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

From this reading Excepting on such and such-like festive occasions as those above enumerated, the town, figuratively speaking, looked as though it had gone to bed to sleep off the effects of its last excitement or debauch.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Excepting on such and such-like festive occasions as those above enumerated, the town, figuratively speaking, looked as though it had gone to bed to sleep off the effects of its last excitement or debauch.

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

From this reading On market and fair, and party-procession days, the inhabitants seemed to expend the whole of their strength.

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

From this reading Kingslough at high noon was ordinarily the stupidest, dullest, dirtiest little town that could have been found in the Province of Ulster.

pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with wide mouths and erect lids

From this reading An almost unbroken calm ensued after wild excitement, a death-like stillness followed the shouts and cries of faction, the shrieks of drunken merriment, the shrill piping of fifes, the braying of trumpets, and the bang-banging of drums.

a historic division of Ireland located in the northeastern part of the island; six of Ulster's nine counties are in Northern Ireland

From this reading Kingslough at high noon was ordinarily the stupidest, dullest, dirtiest little town that could have been found in the Province of Ulster.

marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence

From this reading An almost unbroken calm ensued after wild excitement, a death-like stillness followed the shouts and cries of faction, the shrieks of drunken merriment, the shrill piping of fifes, the braying of trumpets, and the bang-banging of drums.

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

From this reading Kingslough at high noon was ordinarily the stupidest, dullest, dirtiest little town that could have been found in the Province of Ulster.

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

From this reading In the bright sunlight it appeared like a place deserted by its population—a place rich in every natural beauty, which there was neither man nor woman to admire.

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

From this reading On market and fair, and party-procession days, the inhabitants seemed to expend the whole of their strength.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading An almost unbroken calm ensued after wild excitement, a death-like stillness followed the shouts and cries of faction, the shrieks of drunken merriment, the shrill piping of fifes, the braying of trumpets, and the bang-banging of drums.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading In the bright sunlight it appeared like a place deserted by its population—a place rich in every natural beauty, which there was neither man nor woman to admire.