Chapter IX

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

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "I'll come back," said Phyl, "you need not fear about that--some day."

(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 "Cripples and lunatics, that's all that's left of us with your emigration; all the good blood of Ireland flowing away from her and not a drop, scarcely, coming back."

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

From this reading "Cripples and lunatics, that's all that's left of us with your emigration; all the good blood of Ireland flowing away from her and not a drop, scarcely, coming back."

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From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

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

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Cripples and lunatics, that's all that's left of us with your emigration; all the good blood of Ireland flowing away from her and not a drop, scarcely, coming back."

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From this reading "Ay, some day," said Mrs. Hennessey, and stared into the fire.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "Cripples and lunatics, that's all that's left of us with your emigration; all the good blood of Ireland flowing away from her and not a drop, scarcely, coming back."

for the reason that

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading "Cripples and lunatics, that's all that's left of us with your emigration; all the good blood of Ireland flowing away from her and not a drop, scarcely, coming back."

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

From this reading "I'll come back," said Phyl, "you need not fear about that--some day."

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "Cripples and lunatics, that's all that's left of us with your emigration; all the good blood of Ireland flowing away from her and not a drop, scarcely, coming back."

plural of “cripple” — someone who is unable to walk normally because of an injury or disability to the legs or back

From this reading "Cripples and lunatics, that's all that's left of us with your emigration; all the good blood of Ireland flowing away from her and not a drop, scarcely, coming back."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "I'll come back," said Phyl, "you need not fear about that--some day."

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

let fall to the ground

From this reading "Cripples and lunatics, that's all that's left of us with your emigration; all the good blood of Ireland flowing away from her and not a drop, scarcely, coming back."

migration from a place (especially migration from your native country in order to settle in another)

From this reading "Cripples and lunatics, that's all that's left of us with your emigration; all the good blood of Ireland flowing away from her and not a drop, scarcely, coming back."

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "I'll come back," said Phyl, "you need not fear about that--some day."

start firing a weapon

From this reading "Ay, some day," said Mrs. Hennessey, and stared into the fire.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading "Cripples and lunatics, that's all that's left of us with your emigration; all the good blood of Ireland flowing away from her and not a drop, scarcely, coming back."

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

a young female

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "It's what's left Ireland what it is," went on the good lady.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

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

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

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

From this reading "I'll come back," said Phyl, "you need not fear about that--some day."

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Ay, some day," said Mrs. Hennessey, and stared into the fire.

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

From this reading "It's what's left Ireland what it is," went on the good lady.

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

From this reading "It's what's left Ireland what it is," went on the good lady.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It's what's left Ireland what it is," went on the good lady.

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

From this reading "It's what's left Ireland what it is," went on the good lady.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "It's what's left Ireland what it is," went on the good lady.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading "It's what's left Ireland what it is," went on the good lady.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

plural of “lunatic” — an insane person

From this reading "Cripples and lunatics, that's all that's left of us with your emigration; all the good blood of Ireland flowing away from her and not a drop, scarcely, coming back."

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

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

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "I'll come back," said Phyl, "you need not fear about that--some day."

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Cripples and lunatics, that's all that's left of us with your emigration; all the good blood of Ireland flowing away from her and not a drop, scarcely, coming back."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "It's what's left Ireland what it is," went on the good lady.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

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

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

-ing form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I'll come back," said Phyl, "you need not fear about that--some day."

only a very short time before

From this reading "Cripples and lunatics, that's all that's left of us with your emigration; all the good blood of Ireland flowing away from her and not a drop, scarcely, coming back."

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

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

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

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

From this reading "I'll come back," said Phyl, "you need not fear about that--some day."

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading "Ay, some day," said Mrs. Hennessey, and stared into the fire.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

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

From this reading "Cripples and lunatics, that's all that's left of us with your emigration; all the good blood of Ireland flowing away from her and not a drop, scarcely, coming back."

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

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

a special situation

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Cripples and lunatics, that's all that's left of us with your emigration; all the good blood of Ireland flowing away from her and not a drop, scarcely, coming back."

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

From this reading The thing was settled definitely that night, Mrs. Hennessey resisting the idea at first, more, one might have fancied from her talk, because the idea was anti-national than from love of Phyl, though, as a matter of fact, she was fond enough of the girl.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "It's what's left Ireland what it is," went on the good lady.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "It's what's left Ireland what it is," went on the good lady.

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

From this reading "It's what's left Ireland what it is," went on the good lady.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Cripples and lunatics, that's all that's left of us with your emigration; all the good blood of Ireland flowing away from her and not a drop, scarcely, coming back."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I'll come back," said Phyl, "you need not fear about that--some day."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Cripples and lunatics, that's all that's left of us with your emigration; all the good blood of Ireland flowing away from her and not a drop, scarcely, coming back."