used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Hogans, who seldom missed a Wake, Dance, Cockfight or any other place of amusement or tumult, were not present, we need scarcely assure our readers, at the wake-house of Mrs. M'Mahon.
(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 On that night they and Teddy Phats were all sitting in their usual domicile, the kiln, already mentioned, expecting Hycy, when the following brief dialogue took place, previous to his appearance:
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading On that night they and Teddy Phats were all sitting in their usual domicile, the kiln, already mentioned, expecting Hycy, when the following brief dialogue took place, previous to his appearance:
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading The Hogans, who seldom missed a Wake, Dance, Cockfight or any other place of amusement or tumult, were not present, we need scarcely assure our readers, at the wake-house of Mrs. M'Mahon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “What keeps this lad, Hycy?” said Bat; “an' a complate lad is in his coat, when he has it on him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On that night they and Teddy Phats were all sitting in their usual domicile, the kiln, already mentioned, expecting Hycy, when the following brief dialogue took place, previous to his appearance:
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Hogans, who seldom missed a Wake, Dance, Cockfight or any other place of amusement or tumult, were not present, we need scarcely assure our readers, at the wake-house of Mrs. M'Mahon.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading On that night they and Teddy Phats were all sitting in their usual domicile, the kiln, already mentioned, expecting Hycy, when the following brief dialogue took place, previous to his appearance:
make certain of
From this reading The Hogans, who seldom missed a Wake, Dance, Cockfight or any other place of amusement or tumult, were not present, we need scarcely assure our readers, at the wake-house of Mrs. M'Mahon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Hogans, who seldom missed a Wake, Dance, Cockfight or any other place of amusement or tumult, were not present, we need scarcely assure our readers, at the wake-house of Mrs. M'Mahon.
BatnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading “What keeps this lad, Hycy?” said Bat; “an' a complate lad is in his coat, when he has it on him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Troth I have my doubts whether this same gentleman is to be depended on.”
of short duration or distance
From this reading On that night they and Teddy Phats were all sitting in their usual domicile, the kiln, already mentioned, expecting Hycy, when the following brief dialogue took place, previous to his appearance:
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading “What keeps this lad, Hycy?” said Bat; “an' a complate lad is in his coat, when he has it on him.
Cockfightnoun
a match in a cockpit between two fighting cocks heeled with metal gaffs
From this reading The Hogans, who seldom missed a Wake, Dance, Cockfight or any other place of amusement or tumult, were not present, we need scarcely assure our readers, at the wake-house of Mrs. M'Mahon.
complate
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From this reading “What keeps this lad, Hycy?” said Bat; “an' a complate lad is in his coat, when he has it on him.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading The Hogans, who seldom missed a Wake, Dance, Cockfight or any other place of amusement or tumult, were not present, we need scarcely assure our readers, at the wake-house of Mrs. M'Mahon.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Troth I have my doubts whether this same gentleman is to be depended on.”
dialoguenounUS /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/
a conversation between two persons
From this reading On that night they and Teddy Phats were all sitting in their usual domicile, the kiln, already mentioned, expecting Hycy, when the following brief dialogue took place, previous to his appearance:
domicilenoun
(law) the residence where you have your permanent home or principal establishment and to where, whenever you are absent, you intend to return; every person is compelled to have one and only one domicile at a time
From this reading On that night they and Teddy Phats were all sitting in their usual domicile, the kiln, already mentioned, expecting Hycy, when the following brief dialogue took place, previous to his appearance:
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Troth I have my doubts whether this same gentleman is to be depended on.”
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Gentleman, indeed,” exclaimed Philip, “nothing short of that will sarve him, shure.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading On that night they and Teddy Phats were all sitting in their usual domicile, the kiln, already mentioned, expecting Hycy, when the following brief dialogue took place, previous to his appearance:
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On that night they and Teddy Phats were all sitting in their usual domicile, the kiln, already mentioned, expecting Hycy, when the following brief dialogue took place, previous to his appearance:
a man of refinement
From this reading Troth I have my doubts whether this same gentleman is to be depended on.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What keeps this lad, Hycy?” said Bat; “an' a complate lad is in his coat, when he has it on him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Troth I have my doubts whether this same gentleman is to be depended on.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What keeps this lad, Hycy?” said Bat; “an' a complate lad is in his coat, when he has it on him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “What keeps this lad, Hycy?” said Bat; “an' a complate lad is in his coat, when he has it on him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On that night they and Teddy Phats were all sitting in their usual domicile, the kiln, already mentioned, expecting Hycy, when the following brief dialogue took place, previous to his appearance:
HogansnounUS /ˈhoʊɡɑːnz/
plural of “hogan” — United States golfer who won many major golf tournaments (1912-1997)
From this reading The Hogans, who seldom missed a Wake, Dance, Cockfight or any other place of amusement or tumult, were not present, we need scarcely assure our readers, at the wake-house of Mrs. M'Mahon.
Hycy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On that night they and Teddy Phats were all sitting in their usual domicile, the kiln, already mentioned, expecting Hycy, when the following brief dialogue took place, previous to his appearance:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Troth I have my doubts whether this same gentleman is to be depended on.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On that night they and Teddy Phats were all sitting in their usual domicile, the kiln, already mentioned, expecting Hycy, when the following brief dialogue took place, previous to his appearance:
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading “Gentleman, indeed,” exclaimed Philip, “nothing short of that will sarve him, shure.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What keeps this lad, Hycy?” said Bat; “an' a complate lad is in his coat, when he has it on him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “What keeps this lad, Hycy?” said Bat; “an' a complate lad is in his coat, when he has it on him.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading “What keeps this lad, Hycy?” said Bat; “an' a complate lad is in his coat, when he has it on him.
kilnnounUS /kɪln/
a furnace for firing or burning or drying such things as porcelain or bricks
From this reading On that night they and Teddy Phats were all sitting in their usual domicile, the kiln, already mentioned, expecting Hycy, when the following brief dialogue took place, previous to his appearance:
a boy or man
From this reading “What keeps this lad, Hycy?” said Bat; “an' a complate lad is in his coat, when he has it on him.
M'Mahon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Hogans, who seldom missed a Wake, Dance, Cockfight or any other place of amusement or tumult, were not present, we need scarcely assure our readers, at the wake-house of Mrs. M'Mahon.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading On that night they and Teddy Phats were all sitting in their usual domicile, the kiln, already mentioned, expecting Hycy, when the following brief dialogue took place, previous to his appearance:
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading The Hogans, who seldom missed a Wake, Dance, Cockfight or any other place of amusement or tumult, were not present, we need scarcely assure our readers, at the wake-house of Mrs. M'Mahon.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The Hogans, who seldom missed a Wake, Dance, Cockfight or any other place of amusement or tumult, were not present, we need scarcely assure our readers, at the wake-house of Mrs. M'Mahon.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Troth I have my doubts whether this same gentleman is to be depended on.”
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The Hogans, who seldom missed a Wake, Dance, Cockfight or any other place of amusement or tumult, were not present, we need scarcely assure our readers, at the wake-house of Mrs. M'Mahon.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading On that night they and Teddy Phats were all sitting in their usual domicile, the kiln, already mentioned, expecting Hycy, when the following brief dialogue took place, previous to his appearance:
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Hogans, who seldom missed a Wake, Dance, Cockfight or any other place of amusement or tumult, were not present, we need scarcely assure our readers, at the wake-house of Mrs. M'Mahon.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Gentleman, indeed,” exclaimed Philip, “nothing short of that will sarve him, shure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Hogans, who seldom missed a Wake, Dance, Cockfight or any other place of amusement or tumult, were not present, we need scarcely assure our readers, at the wake-house of Mrs. M'Mahon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On that night they and Teddy Phats were all sitting in their usual domicile, the kiln, already mentioned, expecting Hycy, when the following brief dialogue took place, previous to his appearance:
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Hogans, who seldom missed a Wake, Dance, Cockfight or any other place of amusement or tumult, were not present, we need scarcely assure our readers, at the wake-house of Mrs. M'Mahon.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Hogans, who seldom missed a Wake, Dance, Cockfight or any other place of amusement or tumult, were not present, we need scarcely assure our readers, at the wake-house of Mrs. M'Mahon.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The Hogans, who seldom missed a Wake, Dance, Cockfight or any other place of amusement or tumult, were not present, we need scarcely assure our readers, at the wake-house of Mrs. M'Mahon.
Phats
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On that night they and Teddy Phats were all sitting in their usual domicile, the kiln, already mentioned, expecting Hycy, when the following brief dialogue took place, previous to his appearance:
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading “Gentleman, indeed,” exclaimed Philip, “nothing short of that will sarve him, shure.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The Hogans, who seldom missed a Wake, Dance, Cockfight or any other place of amusement or tumult, were not present, we need scarcely assure our readers, at the wake-house of Mrs. M'Mahon.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Hogans, who seldom missed a Wake, Dance, Cockfight or any other place of amusement or tumult, were not present, we need scarcely assure our readers, at the wake-house of Mrs. M'Mahon.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading On that night they and Teddy Phats were all sitting in their usual domicile, the kiln, already mentioned, expecting Hycy, when the following brief dialogue took place, previous to his appearance:
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The Hogans, who seldom missed a Wake, Dance, Cockfight or any other place of amusement or tumult, were not present, we need scarcely assure our readers, at the wake-house of Mrs. M'Mahon.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “What keeps this lad, Hycy?” said Bat; “an' a complate lad is in his coat, when he has it on him.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Troth I have my doubts whether this same gentleman is to be depended on.”
sarve
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Gentleman, indeed,” exclaimed Philip, “nothing short of that will sarve him, shure.
only a very short time before
From this reading The Hogans, who seldom missed a Wake, Dance, Cockfight or any other place of amusement or tumult, were not present, we need scarcely assure our readers, at the wake-house of Mrs. M'Mahon.
not often
From this reading The Hogans, who seldom missed a Wake, Dance, Cockfight or any other place of amusement or tumult, were not present, we need scarcely assure our readers, at the wake-house of Mrs. M'Mahon.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading “Gentleman, indeed,” exclaimed Philip, “nothing short of that will sarve him, shure.
shure
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Gentleman, indeed,” exclaimed Philip, “nothing short of that will sarve him, shure.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading On that night they and Teddy Phats were all sitting in their usual domicile, the kiln, already mentioned, expecting Hycy, when the following brief dialogue took place, previous to his appearance:
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading On that night they and Teddy Phats were all sitting in their usual domicile, the kiln, already mentioned, expecting Hycy, when the following brief dialogue took place, previous to his appearance:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On that night they and Teddy Phats were all sitting in their usual domicile, the kiln, already mentioned, expecting Hycy, when the following brief dialogue took place, previous to his appearance:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Hogans, who seldom missed a Wake, Dance, Cockfight or any other place of amusement or tumult, were not present, we need scarcely assure our readers, at the wake-house of Mrs. M'Mahon.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On that night they and Teddy Phats were all sitting in their usual domicile, the kiln, already mentioned, expecting Hycy, when the following brief dialogue took place, previous to his appearance:
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On that night they and Teddy Phats were all sitting in their usual domicile, the kiln, already mentioned, expecting Hycy, when the following brief dialogue took place, previous to his appearance:
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “What keeps this lad, Hycy?” said Bat; “an' a complate lad is in his coat, when he has it on him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On that night they and Teddy Phats were all sitting in their usual domicile, the kiln, already mentioned, expecting Hycy, when the following brief dialogue took place, previous to his appearance:
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading On that night they and Teddy Phats were all sitting in their usual domicile, the kiln, already mentioned, expecting Hycy, when the following brief dialogue took place, previous to his appearance:
TrothnounUS /troʊθ/
a mutual promise to marry
From this reading Troth I have my doubts whether this same gentleman is to be depended on.”
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading The Hogans, who seldom missed a Wake, Dance, Cockfight or any other place of amusement or tumult, were not present, we need scarcely assure our readers, at the wake-house of Mrs. M'Mahon.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading On that night they and Teddy Phats were all sitting in their usual domicile, the kiln, already mentioned, expecting Hycy, when the following brief dialogue took place, previous to his appearance:
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading The Hogans, who seldom missed a Wake, Dance, Cockfight or any other place of amusement or tumult, were not present, we need scarcely assure our readers, at the wake-house of Mrs. M'Mahon.
wake-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Hogans, who seldom missed a Wake, Dance, Cockfight or any other place of amusement or tumult, were not present, we need scarcely assure our readers, at the wake-house of Mrs. M'Mahon.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The Hogans, who seldom missed a Wake, Dance, Cockfight or any other place of amusement or tumult, were not present, we need scarcely assure our readers, at the wake-house of Mrs. M'Mahon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Hogans, who seldom missed a Wake, Dance, Cockfight or any other place of amusement or tumult, were not present, we need scarcely assure our readers, at the wake-house of Mrs. M'Mahon.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What keeps this lad, Hycy?” said Bat; “an' a complate lad is in his coat, when he has it on him.
at the time that
From this reading On that night they and Teddy Phats were all sitting in their usual domicile, the kiln, already mentioned, expecting Hycy, when the following brief dialogue took place, previous to his appearance:
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Troth I have my doubts whether this same gentleman is to be depended on.”
which person or people
From this reading The Hogans, who seldom missed a Wake, Dance, Cockfight or any other place of amusement or tumult, were not present, we need scarcely assure our readers, at the wake-house of Mrs. M'Mahon.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Gentleman, indeed,” exclaimed Philip, “nothing short of that will sarve him, shure.
