Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading “Faith, Hycy, she'll come better off if I forget that same; but I tell you that instead of bein' the laughin'-stock of the same Hunt, it's betune the stilts of a plough you ought to be, or out in the fields keepin' the men to their business.”

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From this reading “'My uncle was rich, but would never be aisy Till I was enlisted by Corporal Casey.'

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading “No, thank God! barin' that I'm an honest man an' no gentleman; an', as for Hycy, Rosha--” “Mrs. Burke, father, if you please,” interposed Hycy; “remember who your wife is at all events.”

passing reference or indirect mention

From this reading “I paid three guineas earnest money, at all events,” said the son; “but 'it matters not,' as the preacher says-- “'When I was at home I was merry and frisky, My dad kept a pig and my mother sold whiskey'-- Beg pardon, mother, no allusion--my word and honor none--to you I mean--

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

From this reading “No, thank God! barin' that I'm an honest man an' no gentleman; an', as for Hycy, Rosha--” “Mrs. Burke, father, if you please,” interposed Hycy; “remember who your wife is at all events.”

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

From this reading “I paid three guineas earnest money, at all events,” said the son; “but 'it matters not,' as the preacher says-- “'When I was at home I was merry and frisky, My dad kept a pig and my mother sold whiskey'-- Beg pardon, mother, no allusion--my word and honor none--to you I mean--

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Fine times in the army, Mr. Burke, with every prospect of a speedy promotion.

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

From this reading “No, thank God! barin' that I'm an honest man an' no gentleman; an', as for Hycy, Rosha--” “Mrs. Burke, father, if you please,” interposed Hycy; “remember who your wife is at all events.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “No, thank God! barin' that I'm an honest man an' no gentleman; an', as for Hycy, Rosha--” “Mrs. Burke, father, if you please,” interposed Hycy; “remember who your wife is at all events.”

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From this reading “No, thank God! barin' that I'm an honest man an' no gentleman; an', as for Hycy, Rosha--” “Mrs. Burke, father, if you please,” interposed Hycy; “remember who your wife is at all events.”

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

From this reading “Faith, Hycy, she'll come better off if I forget that same; but I tell you that instead of bein' the laughin'-stock of the same Hunt, it's betune the stilts of a plough you ought to be, or out in the fields keepin' the men to their business.”

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading “I paid three guineas earnest money, at all events,” said the son; “but 'it matters not,' as the preacher says-- “'When I was at home I was merry and frisky, My dad kept a pig and my mother sold whiskey'-- Beg pardon, mother, no allusion--my word and honor none--to you I mean--

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From this reading “Faith, Hycy, she'll come better off if I forget that same; but I tell you that instead of bein' the laughin'-stock of the same Hunt, it's betune the stilts of a plough you ought to be, or out in the fields keepin' the men to their business.”

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading “Faith, Hycy, she'll come better off if I forget that same; but I tell you that instead of bein' the laughin'-stock of the same Hunt, it's betune the stilts of a plough you ought to be, or out in the fields keepin' the men to their business.”

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From this reading “Faith, Hycy, she'll come better off if I forget that same; but I tell you that instead of bein' the laughin'-stock of the same Hunt, it's betune the stilts of a plough you ought to be, or out in the fields keepin' the men to their business.”

British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)

From this reading “No, thank God! barin' that I'm an honest man an' no gentleman; an', as for Hycy, Rosha--” “Mrs. Burke, father, if you please,” interposed Hycy; “remember who your wife is at all events.”

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading “Faith, Hycy, she'll come better off if I forget that same; but I tell you that instead of bein' the laughin'-stock of the same Hunt, it's betune the stilts of a plough you ought to be, or out in the fields keepin' the men to their business.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Faith, Hycy, she'll come better off if I forget that same; but I tell you that instead of bein' the laughin'-stock of the same Hunt, it's betune the stilts of a plough you ought to be, or out in the fields keepin' the men to their business.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “'My uncle was rich, but would never be aisy Till I was enlisted by Corporal Casey.'

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From this reading “'My uncle was rich, but would never be aisy Till I was enlisted by Corporal Casey.'

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Faith, Hycy, she'll come better off if I forget that same; but I tell you that instead of bein' the laughin'-stock of the same Hunt, it's betune the stilts of a plough you ought to be, or out in the fields keepin' the men to their business.”

a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines

From this reading “'My uncle was rich, but would never be aisy Till I was enlisted by Corporal Casey.'

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading “I paid three guineas earnest money, at all events,” said the son; “but 'it matters not,' as the preacher says-- “'When I was at home I was merry and frisky, My dad kept a pig and my mother sold whiskey'-- Beg pardon, mother, no allusion--my word and honor none--to you I mean--

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading “I paid three guineas earnest money, at all events,” said the son; “but 'it matters not,' as the preacher says-- “'When I was at home I was merry and frisky, My dad kept a pig and my mother sold whiskey'-- Beg pardon, mother, no allusion--my word and honor none--to you I mean--

past form of “enlist” — join the military

From this reading “'My uncle was rich, but would never be aisy Till I was enlisted by Corporal Casey.'

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading “No, thank God! barin' that I'm an honest man an' no gentleman; an', as for Hycy, Rosha--” “Mrs. Burke, father, if you please,” interposed Hycy; “remember who your wife is at all events.”

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Fine times in the army, Mr. Burke, with every prospect of a speedy promotion.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading “Faith, Hycy, she'll come better off if I forget that same; but I tell you that instead of bein' the laughin'-stock of the same Hunt, it's betune the stilts of a plough you ought to be, or out in the fields keepin' the men to their business.”

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading “No, thank God! barin' that I'm an honest man an' no gentleman; an', as for Hycy, Rosha--” “Mrs. Burke, father, if you please,” interposed Hycy; “remember who your wife is at all events.”

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading “Faith, Hycy, she'll come better off if I forget that same; but I tell you that instead of bein' the laughin'-stock of the same Hunt, it's betune the stilts of a plough you ought to be, or out in the fields keepin' the men to their business.”

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Fine times in the army, Mr. Burke, with every prospect of a speedy promotion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “No, thank God! barin' that I'm an honest man an' no gentleman; an', as for Hycy, Rosha--” “Mrs. Burke, father, if you please,” interposed Hycy; “remember who your wife is at all events.”

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading “Faith, Hycy, she'll come better off if I forget that same; but I tell you that instead of bein' the laughin'-stock of the same Hunt, it's betune the stilts of a plough you ought to be, or out in the fields keepin' the men to their business.”

playful like a lively kitten

From this reading “I paid three guineas earnest money, at all events,” said the son; “but 'it matters not,' as the preacher says-- “'When I was at home I was merry and frisky, My dad kept a pig and my mother sold whiskey'-- Beg pardon, mother, no allusion--my word and honor none--to you I mean--

a man of refinement

From this reading “No, thank God! barin' that I'm an honest man an' no gentleman; an', as for Hycy, Rosha--” “Mrs. Burke, father, if you please,” interposed Hycy; “remember who your wife is at all events.”

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading “No, thank God! barin' that I'm an honest man an' no gentleman; an', as for Hycy, Rosha--” “Mrs. Burke, father, if you please,” interposed Hycy; “remember who your wife is at all events.”

plural of “guinea” — a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings

From this reading “I paid three guineas earnest money, at all events,” said the son; “but 'it matters not,' as the preacher says-- “'When I was at home I was merry and frisky, My dad kept a pig and my mother sold whiskey'-- Beg pardon, mother, no allusion--my word and honor none--to you I mean--

where you live at a particular time

From this reading “I paid three guineas earnest money, at all events,” said the son; “but 'it matters not,' as the preacher says-- “'When I was at home I was merry and frisky, My dad kept a pig and my mother sold whiskey'-- Beg pardon, mother, no allusion--my word and honor none--to you I mean--

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading “No, thank God! barin' that I'm an honest man an' no gentleman; an', as for Hycy, Rosha--” “Mrs. Burke, father, if you please,” interposed Hycy; “remember who your wife is at all events.”

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading “I paid three guineas earnest money, at all events,” said the son; “but 'it matters not,' as the preacher says-- “'When I was at home I was merry and frisky, My dad kept a pig and my mother sold whiskey'-- Beg pardon, mother, no allusion--my word and honor none--to you I mean--

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading “Faith, Hycy, she'll come better off if I forget that same; but I tell you that instead of bein' the laughin'-stock of the same Hunt, it's betune the stilts of a plough you ought to be, or out in the fields keepin' the men to their business.”

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From this reading “No, thank God! barin' that I'm an honest man an' no gentleman; an', as for Hycy, Rosha--” “Mrs. Burke, father, if you please,” interposed Hycy; “remember who your wife is at all events.”

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

From this reading “Faith, Hycy, she'll come better off if I forget that same; but I tell you that instead of bein' the laughin'-stock of the same Hunt, it's betune the stilts of a plough you ought to be, or out in the fields keepin' the men to their business.”

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From this reading “No, thank God! barin' that I'm an honest man an' no gentleman; an', as for Hycy, Rosha--” “Mrs. Burke, father, if you please,” interposed Hycy; “remember who your wife is at all events.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “No, thank God! barin' that I'm an honest man an' no gentleman; an', as for Hycy, Rosha--” “Mrs. Burke, father, if you please,” interposed Hycy; “remember who your wife is at all events.”

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

From this reading “Faith, Hycy, she'll come better off if I forget that same; but I tell you that instead of bein' the laughin'-stock of the same Hunt, it's betune the stilts of a plough you ought to be, or out in the fields keepin' the men to their business.”

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading “Faith, Hycy, she'll come better off if I forget that same; but I tell you that instead of bein' the laughin'-stock of the same Hunt, it's betune the stilts of a plough you ought to be, or out in the fields keepin' the men to their business.”

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From this reading “No, thank God! barin' that I'm an honest man an' no gentleman; an', as for Hycy, Rosha--” “Mrs. Burke, father, if you please,” interposed Hycy; “remember who your wife is at all events.”

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

From this reading “No, thank God! barin' that I'm an honest man an' no gentleman; an', as for Hycy, Rosha--” “Mrs. Burke, father, if you please,” interposed Hycy; “remember who your wife is at all events.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “I paid three guineas earnest money, at all events,” said the son; “but 'it matters not,' as the preacher says-- “'When I was at home I was merry and frisky, My dad kept a pig and my mother sold whiskey'-- Beg pardon, mother, no allusion--my word and honor none--to you I mean--

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From this reading “Faith, Hycy, she'll come better off if I forget that same; but I tell you that instead of bein' the laughin'-stock of the same Hunt, it's betune the stilts of a plough you ought to be, or out in the fields keepin' the men to their business.”

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From this reading “Faith, Hycy, she'll come better off if I forget that same; but I tell you that instead of bein' the laughin'-stock of the same Hunt, it's betune the stilts of a plough you ought to be, or out in the fields keepin' the men to their business.”

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading “I paid three guineas earnest money, at all events,” said the son; “but 'it matters not,' as the preacher says-- “'When I was at home I was merry and frisky, My dad kept a pig and my mother sold whiskey'-- Beg pardon, mother, no allusion--my word and honor none--to you I mean--

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

From this reading “Faith, Hycy, she'll come better off if I forget that same; but I tell you that instead of bein' the laughin'-stock of the same Hunt, it's betune the stilts of a plough you ought to be, or out in the fields keepin' the men to their business.”

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

From this reading “No, thank God! barin' that I'm an honest man an' no gentleman; an', as for Hycy, Rosha--” “Mrs. Burke, father, if you please,” interposed Hycy; “remember who your wife is at all events.”

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading “I paid three guineas earnest money, at all events,” said the son; “but 'it matters not,' as the preacher says-- “'When I was at home I was merry and frisky, My dad kept a pig and my mother sold whiskey'-- Beg pardon, mother, no allusion--my word and honor none--to you I mean--

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading “I paid three guineas earnest money, at all events,” said the son; “but 'it matters not,' as the preacher says-- “'When I was at home I was merry and frisky, My dad kept a pig and my mother sold whiskey'-- Beg pardon, mother, no allusion--my word and honor none--to you I mean--

the force of workers available

From this reading “Faith, Hycy, she'll come better off if I forget that same; but I tell you that instead of bein' the laughin'-stock of the same Hunt, it's betune the stilts of a plough you ought to be, or out in the fields keepin' the men to their business.”

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading “I paid three guineas earnest money, at all events,” said the son; “but 'it matters not,' as the preacher says-- “'When I was at home I was merry and frisky, My dad kept a pig and my mother sold whiskey'-- Beg pardon, mother, no allusion--my word and honor none--to you I mean--

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading “I paid three guineas earnest money, at all events,” said the son; “but 'it matters not,' as the preacher says-- “'When I was at home I was merry and frisky, My dad kept a pig and my mother sold whiskey'-- Beg pardon, mother, no allusion--my word and honor none--to you I mean--

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading “I paid three guineas earnest money, at all events,” said the son; “but 'it matters not,' as the preacher says-- “'When I was at home I was merry and frisky, My dad kept a pig and my mother sold whiskey'-- Beg pardon, mother, no allusion--my word and honor none--to you I mean--

a form of address for a man

From this reading Fine times in the army, Mr. Burke, with every prospect of a speedy promotion.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “No, thank God! barin' that I'm an honest man an' no gentleman; an', as for Hycy, Rosha--” “Mrs. Burke, father, if you please,” interposed Hycy; “remember who your wife is at all events.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “I paid three guineas earnest money, at all events,” said the son; “but 'it matters not,' as the preacher says-- “'When I was at home I was merry and frisky, My dad kept a pig and my mother sold whiskey'-- Beg pardon, mother, no allusion--my word and honor none--to you I mean--

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “'My uncle was rich, but would never be aisy Till I was enlisted by Corporal Casey.'

not any; not one

From this reading “No, thank God! barin' that I'm an honest man an' no gentleman; an', as for Hycy, Rosha--” “Mrs. Burke, father, if you please,” interposed Hycy; “remember who your wife is at all events.”

not one, and not any

From this reading “I paid three guineas earnest money, at all events,” said the son; “but 'it matters not,' as the preacher says-- “'When I was at home I was merry and frisky, My dad kept a pig and my mother sold whiskey'-- Beg pardon, mother, no allusion--my word and honor none--to you I mean--

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “I paid three guineas earnest money, at all events,” said the son; “but 'it matters not,' as the preacher says-- “'When I was at home I was merry and frisky, My dad kept a pig and my mother sold whiskey'-- Beg pardon, mother, no allusion--my word and honor none--to you I mean--

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Faith, Hycy, she'll come better off if I forget that same; but I tell you that instead of bein' the laughin'-stock of the same Hunt, it's betune the stilts of a plough you ought to be, or out in the fields keepin' the men to their business.”

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

From this reading “Faith, Hycy, she'll come better off if I forget that same; but I tell you that instead of bein' the laughin'-stock of the same Hunt, it's betune the stilts of a plough you ought to be, or out in the fields keepin' the men to their business.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “Faith, Hycy, she'll come better off if I forget that same; but I tell you that instead of bein' the laughin'-stock of the same Hunt, it's betune the stilts of a plough you ought to be, or out in the fields keepin' the men to their business.”

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading “Faith, Hycy, she'll come better off if I forget that same; but I tell you that instead of bein' the laughin'-stock of the same Hunt, it's betune the stilts of a plough you ought to be, or out in the fields keepin' the men to their business.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Faith, Hycy, she'll come better off if I forget that same; but I tell you that instead of bein' the laughin'-stock of the same Hunt, it's betune the stilts of a plough you ought to be, or out in the fields keepin' the men to their business.”

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading “I paid three guineas earnest money, at all events,” said the son; “but 'it matters not,' as the preacher says-- “'When I was at home I was merry and frisky, My dad kept a pig and my mother sold whiskey'-- Beg pardon, mother, no allusion--my word and honor none--to you I mean--

accept an excuse for

From this reading “I paid three guineas earnest money, at all events,” said the son; “but 'it matters not,' as the preacher says-- “'When I was at home I was merry and frisky, My dad kept a pig and my mother sold whiskey'-- Beg pardon, mother, no allusion--my word and honor none--to you I mean--

domestic swine

From this reading “I paid three guineas earnest money, at all events,” said the son; “but 'it matters not,' as the preacher says-- “'When I was at home I was merry and frisky, My dad kept a pig and my mother sold whiskey'-- Beg pardon, mother, no allusion--my word and honor none--to you I mean--

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading “No, thank God! barin' that I'm an honest man an' no gentleman; an', as for Hycy, Rosha--” “Mrs. Burke, father, if you please,” interposed Hycy; “remember who your wife is at all events.”

a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major

From this reading “Faith, Hycy, she'll come better off if I forget that same; but I tell you that instead of bein' the laughin'-stock of the same Hunt, it's betune the stilts of a plough you ought to be, or out in the fields keepin' the men to their business.”

someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading “I paid three guineas earnest money, at all events,” said the son; “but 'it matters not,' as the preacher says-- “'When I was at home I was merry and frisky, My dad kept a pig and my mother sold whiskey'-- Beg pardon, mother, no allusion--my word and honor none--to you I mean--

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading Fine times in the army, Mr. Burke, with every prospect of a speedy promotion.

the possibility of future success

From this reading Fine times in the army, Mr. Burke, with every prospect of a speedy promotion.

To recall to mind.

From this reading “No, thank God! barin' that I'm an honest man an' no gentleman; an', as for Hycy, Rosha--” “Mrs. Burke, father, if you please,” interposed Hycy; “remember who your wife is at all events.”

possessing material wealth

From this reading “'My uncle was rich, but would never be aisy Till I was enlisted by Corporal Casey.'

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From this reading “No, thank God! barin' that I'm an honest man an' no gentleman; an', as for Hycy, Rosha--” “Mrs. Burke, father, if you please,” interposed Hycy; “remember who your wife is at all events.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I paid three guineas earnest money, at all events,” said the son; “but 'it matters not,' as the preacher says-- “'When I was at home I was merry and frisky, My dad kept a pig and my mother sold whiskey'-- Beg pardon, mother, no allusion--my word and honor none--to you I mean--

Identical; not different.

From this reading “Faith, Hycy, she'll come better off if I forget that same; but I tell you that instead of bein' the laughin'-stock of the same Hunt, it's betune the stilts of a plough you ought to be, or out in the fields keepin' the men to their business.”

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading “I paid three guineas earnest money, at all events,” said the son; “but 'it matters not,' as the preacher says-- “'When I was at home I was merry and frisky, My dad kept a pig and my mother sold whiskey'-- Beg pardon, mother, no allusion--my word and honor none--to you I mean--

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

From this reading “Faith, Hycy, she'll come better off if I forget that same; but I tell you that instead of bein' the laughin'-stock of the same Hunt, it's betune the stilts of a plough you ought to be, or out in the fields keepin' the men to their business.”

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading “I paid three guineas earnest money, at all events,” said the son; “but 'it matters not,' as the preacher says-- “'When I was at home I was merry and frisky, My dad kept a pig and my mother sold whiskey'-- Beg pardon, mother, no allusion--my word and honor none--to you I mean--

a male human offspring

From this reading “I paid three guineas earnest money, at all events,” said the son; “but 'it matters not,' as the preacher says-- “'When I was at home I was merry and frisky, My dad kept a pig and my mother sold whiskey'-- Beg pardon, mother, no allusion--my word and honor none--to you I mean--

characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

From this reading Fine times in the army, Mr. Burke, with every prospect of a speedy promotion.

plural of “stilt” — a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure

From this reading “Faith, Hycy, she'll come better off if I forget that same; but I tell you that instead of bein' the laughin'-stock of the same Hunt, it's betune the stilts of a plough you ought to be, or out in the fields keepin' the men to their business.”

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading “Faith, Hycy, she'll come better off if I forget that same; but I tell you that instead of bein' the laughin'-stock of the same Hunt, it's betune the stilts of a plough you ought to be, or out in the fields keepin' the men to their business.”

express in words

From this reading “Faith, Hycy, she'll come better off if I forget that same; but I tell you that instead of bein' the laughin'-stock of the same Hunt, it's betune the stilts of a plough you ought to be, or out in the fields keepin' the men to their business.”

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading “No, thank God! barin' that I'm an honest man an' no gentleman; an', as for Hycy, Rosha--” “Mrs. Burke, father, if you please,” interposed Hycy; “remember who your wife is at all events.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “No, thank God! barin' that I'm an honest man an' no gentleman; an', as for Hycy, Rosha--” “Mrs. Burke, father, if you please,” interposed Hycy; “remember who your wife is at all events.”

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

From this reading “Faith, Hycy, she'll come better off if I forget that same; but I tell you that instead of bein' the laughin'-stock of the same Hunt, it's betune the stilts of a plough you ought to be, or out in the fields keepin' the men to their business.”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “Faith, Hycy, she'll come better off if I forget that same; but I tell you that instead of bein' the laughin'-stock of the same Hunt, it's betune the stilts of a plough you ought to be, or out in the fields keepin' the men to their business.”

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

From this reading “I paid three guineas earnest money, at all events,” said the son; “but 'it matters not,' as the preacher says-- “'When I was at home I was merry and frisky, My dad kept a pig and my mother sold whiskey'-- Beg pardon, mother, no allusion--my word and honor none--to you I mean--

up to a particular time

From this reading “'My uncle was rich, but would never be aisy Till I was enlisted by Corporal Casey.'

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

From this reading Fine times in the army, Mr. Burke, with every prospect of a speedy promotion.

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

From this reading “Faith, Hycy, she'll come better off if I forget that same; but I tell you that instead of bein' the laughin'-stock of the same Hunt, it's betune the stilts of a plough you ought to be, or out in the fields keepin' the men to their business.”

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading “'My uncle was rich, but would never be aisy Till I was enlisted by Corporal Casey.'

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

From this reading “I paid three guineas earnest money, at all events,” said the son; “but 'it matters not,' as the preacher says-- “'When I was at home I was merry and frisky, My dad kept a pig and my mother sold whiskey'-- Beg pardon, mother, no allusion--my word and honor none--to you I mean--

at the time that

From this reading “I paid three guineas earnest money, at all events,” said the son; “but 'it matters not,' as the preacher says-- “'When I was at home I was merry and frisky, My dad kept a pig and my mother sold whiskey'-- Beg pardon, mother, no allusion--my word and honor none--to you I mean--

a liquor made from fermented mash of grain

From this reading “I paid three guineas earnest money, at all events,” said the son; “but 'it matters not,' as the preacher says-- “'When I was at home I was merry and frisky, My dad kept a pig and my mother sold whiskey'-- Beg pardon, mother, no allusion--my word and honor none--to you I mean--

which person or people

From this reading “No, thank God! barin' that I'm an honest man an' no gentleman; an', as for Hycy, Rosha--” “Mrs. Burke, father, if you please,” interposed Hycy; “remember who your wife is at all events.”

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading “No, thank God! barin' that I'm an honest man an' no gentleman; an', as for Hycy, Rosha--” “Mrs. Burke, father, if you please,” interposed Hycy; “remember who your wife is at all events.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading Fine times in the army, Mr. Burke, with every prospect of a speedy promotion.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading “I paid three guineas earnest money, at all events,” said the son; “but 'it matters not,' as the preacher says-- “'When I was at home I was merry and frisky, My dad kept a pig and my mother sold whiskey'-- Beg pardon, mother, no allusion--my word and honor none--to you I mean--

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading “'My uncle was rich, but would never be aisy Till I was enlisted by Corporal Casey.'

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “No, thank God! barin' that I'm an honest man an' no gentleman; an', as for Hycy, Rosha--” “Mrs. Burke, father, if you please,” interposed Hycy; “remember who your wife is at all events.”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “No, thank God! barin' that I'm an honest man an' no gentleman; an', as for Hycy, Rosha--” “Mrs. Burke, father, if you please,” interposed Hycy; “remember who your wife is at all events.”