used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RELATING HOW PUDDOCK PURGED O'FLAHERTY'S HEAD--A CHAPTER WHICH, IT IS HOPED, NO GENTEEL PERSON WILL READ.
in addition
From this reading Rum disagreed with O'Flaherty confoundedly, but, being sanguine, and also of an obstinate courage not easily to be put down, and liking that fluid, and being young withal, he drank it defiantly and liberally whenever it came in his way.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Rum disagreed with O'Flaherty confoundedly, but, being sanguine, and also of an obstinate courage not easily to be put down, and liking that fluid, and being young withal, he drank it defiantly and liberally whenever it came in his way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rum disagreed with O'Flaherty confoundedly, but, being sanguine, and also of an obstinate courage not easily to be put down, and liking that fluid, and being young withal, he drank it defiantly and liberally whenever it came in his way.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading So this morning he announced to his friend Puddock that he was suffering under a headache 'that 'id burst a pot.'
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Rum disagreed with O'Flaherty confoundedly, but, being sanguine, and also of an obstinate courage not easily to be put down, and liking that fluid, and being young withal, he drank it defiantly and liberally whenever it came in his way.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Rum disagreed with O'Flaherty confoundedly, but, being sanguine, and also of an obstinate courage not easily to be put down, and liking that fluid, and being young withal, he drank it defiantly and liberally whenever it came in his way.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He heard of breakfast with loathing.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading So this morning he announced to his friend Puddock that he was suffering under a headache 'that 'id burst a pot.'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Rum disagreed with O'Flaherty confoundedly, but, being sanguine, and also of an obstinate courage not easily to be put down, and liking that fluid, and being young withal, he drank it defiantly and liberally whenever it came in his way.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Rum disagreed with O'Flaherty confoundedly, but, being sanguine, and also of an obstinate courage not easily to be put down, and liking that fluid, and being young withal, he drank it defiantly and liberally whenever it came in his way.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading RELATING HOW PUDDOCK PURGED O'FLAHERTY'S HEAD--A CHAPTER WHICH, IT IS HOPED, NO GENTEEL PERSON WILL READ.
confoundedlyadverb
in a perplexed manner
From this reading Rum disagreed with O'Flaherty confoundedly, but, being sanguine, and also of an obstinate courage not easily to be put down, and liking that fluid, and being young withal, he drank it defiantly and liberally whenever it came in his way.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Rum disagreed with O'Flaherty confoundedly, but, being sanguine, and also of an obstinate courage not easily to be put down, and liking that fluid, and being young withal, he drank it defiantly and liberally whenever it came in his way.
defiantlyadverbUS /dɪˈfaɪəntli/
in a rebellious manner
From this reading Rum disagreed with O'Flaherty confoundedly, but, being sanguine, and also of an obstinate courage not easily to be put down, and liking that fluid, and being young withal, he drank it defiantly and liberally whenever it came in his way.
disagreedverbUS /dɪsəˈɡriːd/
past form of “disagree” — be of different opinions
From this reading Rum disagreed with O'Flaherty confoundedly, but, being sanguine, and also of an obstinate courage not easily to be put down, and liking that fluid, and being young withal, he drank it defiantly and liberally whenever it came in his way.
having the place or position changed
From this reading The gallant fellow's stomach, too, was qualmish and disturbed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Rum disagreed with O'Flaherty confoundedly, but, being sanguine, and also of an obstinate courage not easily to be put down, and liking that fluid, and being young withal, he drank it defiantly and liberally whenever it came in his way.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading Rum disagreed with O'Flaherty confoundedly, but, being sanguine, and also of an obstinate courage not easily to be put down, and liking that fluid, and being young withal, he drank it defiantly and liberally whenever it came in his way.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Rum disagreed with O'Flaherty confoundedly, but, being sanguine, and also of an obstinate courage not easily to be put down, and liking that fluid, and being young withal, he drank it defiantly and liberally whenever it came in his way.
fellow'snounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading The gallant fellow's stomach, too, was qualmish and disturbed.
fluidnounUS /ˈfluːəd/
a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure
From this reading Rum disagreed with O'Flaherty confoundedly, but, being sanguine, and also of an obstinate courage not easily to be put down, and liking that fluid, and being young withal, he drank it defiantly and liberally whenever it came in his way.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading So this morning he announced to his friend Puddock that he was suffering under a headache 'that 'id burst a pot.'
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading The gallant fellow's stomach, too, was qualmish and disturbed.
GENTEELadjectiveUS /dʒenˈtiːl/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading RELATING HOW PUDDOCK PURGED O'FLAHERTY'S HEAD--A CHAPTER WHICH, IT IS HOPED, NO GENTEEL PERSON WILL READ.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rum disagreed with O'Flaherty confoundedly, but, being sanguine, and also of an obstinate courage not easily to be put down, and liking that fluid, and being young withal, he drank it defiantly and liberally whenever it came in his way.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading RELATING HOW PUDDOCK PURGED O'FLAHERTY'S HEAD--A CHAPTER WHICH, IT IS HOPED, NO GENTEEL PERSON WILL READ.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading So this morning he announced to his friend Puddock that he was suffering under a headache 'that 'id burst a pot.'
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He heard of breakfast with loathing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rum disagreed with O'Flaherty confoundedly, but, being sanguine, and also of an obstinate courage not easily to be put down, and liking that fluid, and being young withal, he drank it defiantly and liberally whenever it came in his way.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading RELATING HOW PUDDOCK PURGED O'FLAHERTY'S HEAD--A CHAPTER WHICH, IT IS HOPED, NO GENTEEL PERSON WILL READ.
HOW
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From this reading RELATING HOW PUDDOCK PURGED O'FLAHERTY'S HEAD--A CHAPTER WHICH, IT IS HOPED, NO GENTEEL PERSON WILL READ.
idnounUS /ɪd/
a state in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading So this morning he announced to his friend Puddock that he was suffering under a headache 'that 'id burst a pot.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rum disagreed with O'Flaherty confoundedly, but, being sanguine, and also of an obstinate courage not easily to be put down, and liking that fluid, and being young withal, he drank it defiantly and liberally whenever it came in his way.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RELATING HOW PUDDOCK PURGED O'FLAHERTY'S HEAD--A CHAPTER WHICH, IT IS HOPED, NO GENTEEL PERSON WILL READ.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading RELATING HOW PUDDOCK PURGED O'FLAHERTY'S HEAD--A CHAPTER WHICH, IT IS HOPED, NO GENTEEL PERSON WILL READ.
liberallyadverbUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəliː/
freely in a nonliteral manner
From this reading Rum disagreed with O'Flaherty confoundedly, but, being sanguine, and also of an obstinate courage not easily to be put down, and liking that fluid, and being young withal, he drank it defiantly and liberally whenever it came in his way.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading Rum disagreed with O'Flaherty confoundedly, but, being sanguine, and also of an obstinate courage not easily to be put down, and liking that fluid, and being young withal, he drank it defiantly and liberally whenever it came in his way.
loathingnounUS /ˈloʊθɪŋ/
hate coupled with disgust
From this reading He heard of breakfast with loathing.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading So this morning he announced to his friend Puddock that he was suffering under a headache 'that 'id burst a pot.'
not any; not one
From this reading RELATING HOW PUDDOCK PURGED O'FLAHERTY'S HEAD--A CHAPTER WHICH, IT IS HOPED, NO GENTEEL PERSON WILL READ.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rum disagreed with O'Flaherty confoundedly, but, being sanguine, and also of an obstinate courage not easily to be put down, and liking that fluid, and being young withal, he drank it defiantly and liberally whenever it came in his way.
O'FlahertynounUS /oʊˈfleɪhərti/
Irish writer of short stories (1896-1984)
From this reading Rum disagreed with O'Flaherty confoundedly, but, being sanguine, and also of an obstinate courage not easily to be put down, and liking that fluid, and being young withal, he drank it defiantly and liberally whenever it came in his way.
O'FLAHERTY'S
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From this reading RELATING HOW PUDDOCK PURGED O'FLAHERTY'S HEAD--A CHAPTER WHICH, IT IS HOPED, NO GENTEEL PERSON WILL READ.
obstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading Rum disagreed with O'Flaherty confoundedly, but, being sanguine, and also of an obstinate courage not easily to be put down, and liking that fluid, and being young withal, he drank it defiantly and liberally whenever it came in his way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rum disagreed with O'Flaherty confoundedly, but, being sanguine, and also of an obstinate courage not easily to be put down, and liking that fluid, and being young withal, he drank it defiantly and liberally whenever it came in his way.
a human being
From this reading RELATING HOW PUDDOCK PURGED O'FLAHERTY'S HEAD--A CHAPTER WHICH, IT IS HOPED, NO GENTEEL PERSON WILL READ.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading So this morning he announced to his friend Puddock that he was suffering under a headache 'that 'id burst a pot.'
PUDDOCK
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From this reading RELATING HOW PUDDOCK PURGED O'FLAHERTY'S HEAD--A CHAPTER WHICH, IT IS HOPED, NO GENTEEL PERSON WILL READ.
PURGEDverbUS /pɜːrdʒd/
past form of “purge” — oust politically
From this reading RELATING HOW PUDDOCK PURGED O'FLAHERTY'S HEAD--A CHAPTER WHICH, IT IS HOPED, NO GENTEEL PERSON WILL READ.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Rum disagreed with O'Flaherty confoundedly, but, being sanguine, and also of an obstinate courage not easily to be put down, and liking that fluid, and being young withal, he drank it defiantly and liberally whenever it came in his way.
qualmish
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From this reading The gallant fellow's stomach, too, was qualmish and disturbed.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading RELATING HOW PUDDOCK PURGED O'FLAHERTY'S HEAD--A CHAPTER WHICH, IT IS HOPED, NO GENTEEL PERSON WILL READ.
RELATINGverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading RELATING HOW PUDDOCK PURGED O'FLAHERTY'S HEAD--A CHAPTER WHICH, IT IS HOPED, NO GENTEEL PERSON WILL READ.
RumnounUS /rʌm/
liquor distilled from fermented molasses
From this reading Rum disagreed with O'Flaherty confoundedly, but, being sanguine, and also of an obstinate courage not easily to be put down, and liking that fluid, and being young withal, he drank it defiantly and liberally whenever it came in his way.
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading Rum disagreed with O'Flaherty confoundedly, but, being sanguine, and also of an obstinate courage not easily to be put down, and liking that fluid, and being young withal, he drank it defiantly and liberally whenever it came in his way.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So this morning he announced to his friend Puddock that he was suffering under a headache 'that 'id burst a pot.'
stomachnounUS /ˈstʌmək/
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading The gallant fellow's stomach, too, was qualmish and disturbed.
a state of acute pain
From this reading So this morning he announced to his friend Puddock that he was suffering under a headache 'that 'id burst a pot.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rum disagreed with O'Flaherty confoundedly, but, being sanguine, and also of an obstinate courage not easily to be put down, and liking that fluid, and being young withal, he drank it defiantly and liberally whenever it came in his way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The gallant fellow's stomach, too, was qualmish and disturbed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So this morning he announced to his friend Puddock that he was suffering under a headache 'that 'id burst a pot.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rum disagreed with O'Flaherty confoundedly, but, being sanguine, and also of an obstinate courage not easily to be put down, and liking that fluid, and being young withal, he drank it defiantly and liberally whenever it came in his way.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The gallant fellow's stomach, too, was qualmish and disturbed.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading So this morning he announced to his friend Puddock that he was suffering under a headache 'that 'id burst a pot.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So this morning he announced to his friend Puddock that he was suffering under a headache 'that 'id burst a pot.'
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Rum disagreed with O'Flaherty confoundedly, but, being sanguine, and also of an obstinate courage not easily to be put down, and liking that fluid, and being young withal, he drank it defiantly and liberally whenever it came in his way.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Rum disagreed with O'Flaherty confoundedly, but, being sanguine, and also of an obstinate courage not easily to be put down, and liking that fluid, and being young withal, he drank it defiantly and liberally whenever it came in his way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading RELATING HOW PUDDOCK PURGED O'FLAHERTY'S HEAD--A CHAPTER WHICH, IT IS HOPED, NO GENTEEL PERSON WILL READ.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading RELATING HOW PUDDOCK PURGED O'FLAHERTY'S HEAD--A CHAPTER WHICH, IT IS HOPED, NO GENTEEL PERSON WILL READ.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rum disagreed with O'Flaherty confoundedly, but, being sanguine, and also of an obstinate courage not easily to be put down, and liking that fluid, and being young withal, he drank it defiantly and liberally whenever it came in his way.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Rum disagreed with O'Flaherty confoundedly, but, being sanguine, and also of an obstinate courage not easily to be put down, and liking that fluid, and being young withal, he drank it defiantly and liberally whenever it came in his way.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Rum disagreed with O'Flaherty confoundedly, but, being sanguine, and also of an obstinate courage not easily to be put down, and liking that fluid, and being young withal, he drank it defiantly and liberally whenever it came in his way.
