adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was in a paroxysm of fever, was raving in delirium, and in such a state that Martin and his sister were occasionally obliged to hold her in bed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading MR LYNCH’S LAST RESOURCE On the following morning Lord Ballindine as he had appointed to do, drove over to Dunmore, to settle with Martin about the money, and, if necessary, to go with him to the attorney’s office in Tuam.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 The family were all in great confusion that morning, for Anty was very bad—worse than she had ever been.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MR LYNCH’S LAST RESOURCE On the following morning Lord Ballindine as he had appointed to do, drove over to Dunmore, to settle with Martin about the money, and, if necessary, to go with him to the attorney’s office in Tuam.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading Martin had as yet given Daly no answer respecting Barry Lynch’s last proposal; and though poor Anty’s health made it hardly necessary that any answer should be given, still Lord Ballindine had promised to see the attorney, if Martin thought it necessary.
Anty
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From this reading The family were all in great confusion that morning, for Anty was very bad—worse than she had ever been.
Anty's
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From this reading Martin had as yet given Daly no answer respecting Barry Lynch’s last proposal; and though poor Anty’s health made it hardly necessary that any answer should be given, still Lord Ballindine had promised to see the attorney, if Martin thought it necessary.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Martin had as yet given Daly no answer respecting Barry Lynch’s last proposal; and though poor Anty’s health made it hardly necessary that any answer should be given, still Lord Ballindine had promised to see the attorney, if Martin thought it necessary.
appointedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔɪntɪd/
subject to appointment
From this reading MR LYNCH’S LAST RESOURCE On the following morning Lord Ballindine as he had appointed to do, drove over to Dunmore, to settle with Martin about the money, and, if necessary, to go with him to the attorney’s office in Tuam.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MR LYNCH’S LAST RESOURCE On the following morning Lord Ballindine as he had appointed to do, drove over to Dunmore, to settle with Martin about the money, and, if necessary, to go with him to the attorney’s office in Tuam.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sally, the old servant, had been in the room for a considerable time during the morning, standing at the foot of the bed with a big tea-pot in her hand, and begging in a whining voice, from time to time, that “Miss Anty, God bless her, might get a dhrink of tay!”
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Martin had as yet given Daly no answer respecting Barry Lynch’s last proposal; and though poor Anty’s health made it hardly necessary that any answer should be given, still Lord Ballindine had promised to see the attorney, if Martin thought it necessary.
attorney'snounUS /əˈtɜːrniz/
possessive form of “attorney” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading MR LYNCH’S LAST RESOURCE On the following morning Lord Ballindine as he had appointed to do, drove over to Dunmore, to settle with Martin about the money, and, if necessary, to go with him to the attorney’s office in Tuam.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The family were all in great confusion that morning, for Anty was very bad—worse than she had ever been.
Ballindine
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From this reading MR LYNCH’S LAST RESOURCE On the following morning Lord Ballindine as he had appointed to do, drove over to Dunmore, to settle with Martin about the money, and, if necessary, to go with him to the attorney’s office in Tuam.
Barry
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From this reading Martin had as yet given Daly no answer respecting Barry Lynch’s last proposal; and though poor Anty’s health made it hardly necessary that any answer should be given, still Lord Ballindine had promised to see the attorney, if Martin thought it necessary.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Martin had as yet given Daly no answer respecting Barry Lynch’s last proposal; and though poor Anty’s health made it hardly necessary that any answer should be given, still Lord Ballindine had promised to see the attorney, if Martin thought it necessary.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading She was in a paroxysm of fever, was raving in delirium, and in such a state that Martin and his sister were occasionally obliged to hold her in bed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The family were all in great confusion that morning, for Anty was very bad—worse than she had ever been.
beggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading Sally, the old servant, had been in the room for a considerable time during the morning, standing at the foot of the bed with a big tea-pot in her hand, and begging in a whining voice, from time to time, that “Miss Anty, God bless her, might get a dhrink of tay!”
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sally, the old servant, had been in the room for a considerable time during the morning, standing at the foot of the bed with a big tea-pot in her hand, and begging in a whining voice, from time to time, that “Miss Anty, God bless her, might get a dhrink of tay!”
blessverbUS /bles/
give a benediction to
From this reading Sally, the old servant, had been in the room for a considerable time during the morning, standing at the foot of the bed with a big tea-pot in her hand, and begging in a whining voice, from time to time, that “Miss Anty, God bless her, might get a dhrink of tay!”
confusionnounUS /kənˈfjuːʒən/
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading The family were all in great confusion that morning, for Anty was very bad—worse than she had ever been.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sally, the old servant, had been in the room for a considerable time during the morning, standing at the foot of the bed with a big tea-pot in her hand, and begging in a whining voice, from time to time, that “Miss Anty, God bless her, might get a dhrink of tay!”
Daly
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From this reading Martin had as yet given Daly no answer respecting Barry Lynch’s last proposal; and though poor Anty’s health made it hardly necessary that any answer should be given, still Lord Ballindine had promised to see the attorney, if Martin thought it necessary.
deliriumnounUS /dɪˈlɪriəm/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading She was in a paroxysm of fever, was raving in delirium, and in such a state that Martin and his sister were occasionally obliged to hold her in bed.
dhrink
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From this reading Sally, the old servant, had been in the room for a considerable time during the morning, standing at the foot of the bed with a big tea-pot in her hand, and begging in a whining voice, from time to time, that “Miss Anty, God bless her, might get a dhrink of tay!”
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading MR LYNCH’S LAST RESOURCE On the following morning Lord Ballindine as he had appointed to do, drove over to Dunmore, to settle with Martin about the money, and, if necessary, to go with him to the attorney’s office in Tuam.
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading MR LYNCH’S LAST RESOURCE On the following morning Lord Ballindine as he had appointed to do, drove over to Dunmore, to settle with Martin about the money, and, if necessary, to go with him to the attorney’s office in Tuam.
Dunmore
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From this reading MR LYNCH’S LAST RESOURCE On the following morning Lord Ballindine as he had appointed to do, drove over to Dunmore, to settle with Martin about the money, and, if necessary, to go with him to the attorney’s office in Tuam.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Sally, the old servant, had been in the room for a considerable time during the morning, standing at the foot of the bed with a big tea-pot in her hand, and begging in a whining voice, from time to time, that “Miss Anty, God bless her, might get a dhrink of tay!”
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading The family were all in great confusion that morning, for Anty was very bad—worse than she had ever been.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading The family were all in great confusion that morning, for Anty was very bad—worse than she had ever been.
fevernounUS /ˈfiːvər/
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading She was in a paroxysm of fever, was raving in delirium, and in such a state that Martin and his sister were occasionally obliged to hold her in bed.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading MR LYNCH’S LAST RESOURCE On the following morning Lord Ballindine as he had appointed to do, drove over to Dunmore, to settle with Martin about the money, and, if necessary, to go with him to the attorney’s office in Tuam.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Sally, the old servant, had been in the room for a considerable time during the morning, standing at the foot of the bed with a big tea-pot in her hand, and begging in a whining voice, from time to time, that “Miss Anty, God bless her, might get a dhrink of tay!”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The family were all in great confusion that morning, for Anty was very bad—worse than she had ever been.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sally, the old servant, had been in the room for a considerable time during the morning, standing at the foot of the bed with a big tea-pot in her hand, and begging in a whining voice, from time to time, that “Miss Anty, God bless her, might get a dhrink of tay!”
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Sally, the old servant, had been in the room for a considerable time during the morning, standing at the foot of the bed with a big tea-pot in her hand, and begging in a whining voice, from time to time, that “Miss Anty, God bless her, might get a dhrink of tay!”
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Martin had as yet given Daly no answer respecting Barry Lynch’s last proposal; and though poor Anty’s health made it hardly necessary that any answer should be given, still Lord Ballindine had promised to see the attorney, if Martin thought it necessary.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading MR LYNCH’S LAST RESOURCE On the following morning Lord Ballindine as he had appointed to do, drove over to Dunmore, to settle with Martin about the money, and, if necessary, to go with him to the attorney’s office in Tuam.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
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 Sally, the old servant, had been in the room for a considerable time during the morning, standing at the foot of the bed with a big tea-pot in her hand, and begging in a whining voice, from time to time, that “Miss Anty, God bless her, might get a dhrink of tay!”
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The family were all in great confusion that morning, for Anty was very bad—worse than she had ever been.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MR LYNCH’S LAST RESOURCE On the following morning Lord Ballindine as he had appointed to do, drove over to Dunmore, to settle with Martin about the money, and, if necessary, to go with him to the attorney’s office in Tuam.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Sally, the old servant, had been in the room for a considerable time during the morning, standing at the foot of the bed with a big tea-pot in her hand, and begging in a whining voice, from time to time, that “Miss Anty, God bless her, might get a dhrink of tay!”
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Martin had as yet given Daly no answer respecting Barry Lynch’s last proposal; and though poor Anty’s health made it hardly necessary that any answer should be given, still Lord Ballindine had promised to see the attorney, if Martin thought it necessary.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MR LYNCH’S LAST RESOURCE On the following morning Lord Ballindine as he had appointed to do, drove over to Dunmore, to settle with Martin about the money, and, if necessary, to go with him to the attorney’s office in Tuam.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Martin had as yet given Daly no answer respecting Barry Lynch’s last proposal; and though poor Anty’s health made it hardly necessary that any answer should be given, still Lord Ballindine had promised to see the attorney, if Martin thought it necessary.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was in a paroxysm of fever, was raving in delirium, and in such a state that Martin and his sister were occasionally obliged to hold her in bed.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MR LYNCH’S LAST RESOURCE On the following morning Lord Ballindine as he had appointed to do, drove over to Dunmore, to settle with Martin about the money, and, if necessary, to go with him to the attorney’s office in Tuam.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was in a paroxysm of fever, was raving in delirium, and in such a state that Martin and his sister were occasionally obliged to hold her in bed.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She was in a paroxysm of fever, was raving in delirium, and in such a state that Martin and his sister were occasionally obliged to hold her in bed.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading MR LYNCH’S LAST RESOURCE On the following morning Lord Ballindine as he had appointed to do, drove over to Dunmore, to settle with Martin about the money, and, if necessary, to go with him to the attorney’s office in Tuam.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MR LYNCH’S LAST RESOURCE On the following morning Lord Ballindine as he had appointed to do, drove over to Dunmore, to settle with Martin about the money, and, if necessary, to go with him to the attorney’s office in Tuam.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Martin had as yet given Daly no answer respecting Barry Lynch’s last proposal; and though poor Anty’s health made it hardly necessary that any answer should be given, still Lord Ballindine had promised to see the attorney, if Martin thought it necessary.
LASTadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading MR LYNCH’S LAST RESOURCE On the following morning Lord Ballindine as he had appointed to do, drove over to Dunmore, to settle with Martin about the money, and, if necessary, to go with him to the attorney’s office in Tuam.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading MR LYNCH’S LAST RESOURCE On the following morning Lord Ballindine as he had appointed to do, drove over to Dunmore, to settle with Martin about the money, and, if necessary, to go with him to the attorney’s office in Tuam.
LYNCH'S
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From this reading MR LYNCH’S LAST RESOURCE On the following morning Lord Ballindine as he had appointed to do, drove over to Dunmore, to settle with Martin about the money, and, if necessary, to go with him to the attorney’s office in Tuam.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Martin had as yet given Daly no answer respecting Barry Lynch’s last proposal; and though poor Anty’s health made it hardly necessary that any answer should be given, still Lord Ballindine had promised to see the attorney, if Martin thought it necessary.
MartinnounUS /ˈmɑːrtən/
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading MR LYNCH’S LAST RESOURCE On the following morning Lord Ballindine as he had appointed to do, drove over to Dunmore, to settle with Martin about the money, and, if necessary, to go with him to the attorney’s office in Tuam.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Sally, the old servant, had been in the room for a considerable time during the morning, standing at the foot of the bed with a big tea-pot in her hand, and begging in a whining voice, from time to time, that “Miss Anty, God bless her, might get a dhrink of tay!”
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Sally, the old servant, had been in the room for a considerable time during the morning, standing at the foot of the bed with a big tea-pot in her hand, and begging in a whining voice, from time to time, that “Miss Anty, God bless her, might get a dhrink of tay!”
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading MR LYNCH’S LAST RESOURCE On the following morning Lord Ballindine as he had appointed to do, drove over to Dunmore, to settle with Martin about the money, and, if necessary, to go with him to the attorney’s office in Tuam.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading MR LYNCH’S LAST RESOURCE On the following morning Lord Ballindine as he had appointed to do, drove over to Dunmore, to settle with Martin about the money, and, if necessary, to go with him to the attorney’s office in Tuam.
MRnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR LYNCH’S LAST RESOURCE On the following morning Lord Ballindine as he had appointed to do, drove over to Dunmore, to settle with Martin about the money, and, if necessary, to go with him to the attorney’s office in Tuam.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading MR LYNCH’S LAST RESOURCE On the following morning Lord Ballindine as he had appointed to do, drove over to Dunmore, to settle with Martin about the money, and, if necessary, to go with him to the attorney’s office in Tuam.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Martin had as yet given Daly no answer respecting Barry Lynch’s last proposal; and though poor Anty’s health made it hardly necessary that any answer should be given, still Lord Ballindine had promised to see the attorney, if Martin thought it necessary.
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading She was in a paroxysm of fever, was raving in delirium, and in such a state that Martin and his sister were occasionally obliged to hold her in bed.
occasionallyadverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənəli/
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading She was in a paroxysm of fever, was raving in delirium, and in such a state that Martin and his sister were occasionally obliged to hold her in bed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was in a paroxysm of fever, was raving in delirium, and in such a state that Martin and his sister were occasionally obliged to hold her in bed.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading MR LYNCH’S LAST RESOURCE On the following morning Lord Ballindine as he had appointed to do, drove over to Dunmore, to settle with Martin about the money, and, if necessary, to go with him to the attorney’s office in Tuam.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Sally, the old servant, had been in the room for a considerable time during the morning, standing at the foot of the bed with a big tea-pot in her hand, and begging in a whining voice, from time to time, that “Miss Anty, God bless her, might get a dhrink of tay!”
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MR LYNCH’S LAST RESOURCE On the following morning Lord Ballindine as he had appointed to do, drove over to Dunmore, to settle with Martin about the money, and, if necessary, to go with him to the attorney’s office in Tuam.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading MR LYNCH’S LAST RESOURCE On the following morning Lord Ballindine as he had appointed to do, drove over to Dunmore, to settle with Martin about the money, and, if necessary, to go with him to the attorney’s office in Tuam.
paroxysmnoun
a sudden uncontrollable attack
From this reading She was in a paroxysm of fever, was raving in delirium, and in such a state that Martin and his sister were occasionally obliged to hold her in bed.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Martin had as yet given Daly no answer respecting Barry Lynch’s last proposal; and though poor Anty’s health made it hardly necessary that any answer should be given, still Lord Ballindine had promised to see the attorney, if Martin thought it necessary.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Martin had as yet given Daly no answer respecting Barry Lynch’s last proposal; and though poor Anty’s health made it hardly necessary that any answer should be given, still Lord Ballindine had promised to see the attorney, if Martin thought it necessary.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading Martin had as yet given Daly no answer respecting Barry Lynch’s last proposal; and though poor Anty’s health made it hardly necessary that any answer should be given, still Lord Ballindine had promised to see the attorney, if Martin thought it necessary.
ravingnounUS /ˈreɪvɪŋ/
declaiming wildly
From this reading She was in a paroxysm of fever, was raving in delirium, and in such a state that Martin and his sister were occasionally obliged to hold her in bed.
RESOURCEnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading MR LYNCH’S LAST RESOURCE On the following morning Lord Ballindine as he had appointed to do, drove over to Dunmore, to settle with Martin about the money, and, if necessary, to go with him to the attorney’s office in Tuam.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading Martin had as yet given Daly no answer respecting Barry Lynch’s last proposal; and though poor Anty’s health made it hardly necessary that any answer should be given, still Lord Ballindine had promised to see the attorney, if Martin thought it necessary.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Sally, the old servant, had been in the room for a considerable time during the morning, standing at the foot of the bed with a big tea-pot in her hand, and begging in a whining voice, from time to time, that “Miss Anty, God bless her, might get a dhrink of tay!”
SallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading Sally, the old servant, had been in the room for a considerable time during the morning, standing at the foot of the bed with a big tea-pot in her hand, and begging in a whining voice, from time to time, that “Miss Anty, God bless her, might get a dhrink of tay!”
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Martin had as yet given Daly no answer respecting Barry Lynch’s last proposal; and though poor Anty’s health made it hardly necessary that any answer should be given, still Lord Ballindine had promised to see the attorney, if Martin thought it necessary.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Sally, the old servant, had been in the room for a considerable time during the morning, standing at the foot of the bed with a big tea-pot in her hand, and begging in a whining voice, from time to time, that “Miss Anty, God bless her, might get a dhrink of tay!”
settleverbUS /ˈsetəl/
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading MR LYNCH’S LAST RESOURCE On the following morning Lord Ballindine as he had appointed to do, drove over to Dunmore, to settle with Martin about the money, and, if necessary, to go with him to the attorney’s office in Tuam.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The family were all in great confusion that morning, for Anty was very bad—worse than she had ever been.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Martin had as yet given Daly no answer respecting Barry Lynch’s last proposal; and though poor Anty’s health made it hardly necessary that any answer should be given, still Lord Ballindine had promised to see the attorney, if Martin thought it necessary.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading She was in a paroxysm of fever, was raving in delirium, and in such a state that Martin and his sister were occasionally obliged to hold her in bed.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading Sally, the old servant, had been in the room for a considerable time during the morning, standing at the foot of the bed with a big tea-pot in her hand, and begging in a whining voice, from time to time, that “Miss Anty, God bless her, might get a dhrink of tay!”
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading She was in a paroxysm of fever, was raving in delirium, and in such a state that Martin and his sister were occasionally obliged to hold her in bed.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Martin had as yet given Daly no answer respecting Barry Lynch’s last proposal; and though poor Anty’s health made it hardly necessary that any answer should be given, still Lord Ballindine had promised to see the attorney, if Martin thought it necessary.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She was in a paroxysm of fever, was raving in delirium, and in such a state that Martin and his sister were occasionally obliged to hold her in bed.
taynounUS /teɪ/
a branch of the Tai languages
From this reading Sally, the old servant, had been in the room for a considerable time during the morning, standing at the foot of the bed with a big tea-pot in her hand, and begging in a whining voice, from time to time, that “Miss Anty, God bless her, might get a dhrink of tay!”
tea-pot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sally, the old servant, had been in the room for a considerable time during the morning, standing at the foot of the bed with a big tea-pot in her hand, and begging in a whining voice, from time to time, that “Miss Anty, God bless her, might get a dhrink of tay!”
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The family were all in great confusion that morning, for Anty was very bad—worse than she had ever been.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Martin had as yet given Daly no answer respecting Barry Lynch’s last proposal; and though poor Anty’s health made it hardly necessary that any answer should be given, still Lord Ballindine had promised to see the attorney, if Martin thought it necessary.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MR LYNCH’S LAST RESOURCE On the following morning Lord Ballindine as he had appointed to do, drove over to Dunmore, to settle with Martin about the money, and, if necessary, to go with him to the attorney’s office in Tuam.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Martin had as yet given Daly no answer respecting Barry Lynch’s last proposal; and though poor Anty’s health made it hardly necessary that any answer should be given, still Lord Ballindine had promised to see the attorney, if Martin thought it necessary.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Martin had as yet given Daly no answer respecting Barry Lynch’s last proposal; and though poor Anty’s health made it hardly necessary that any answer should be given, still Lord Ballindine had promised to see the attorney, if Martin thought it necessary.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Sally, the old servant, had been in the room for a considerable time during the morning, standing at the foot of the bed with a big tea-pot in her hand, and begging in a whining voice, from time to time, that “Miss Anty, God bless her, might get a dhrink of tay!”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MR LYNCH’S LAST RESOURCE On the following morning Lord Ballindine as he had appointed to do, drove over to Dunmore, to settle with Martin about the money, and, if necessary, to go with him to the attorney’s office in Tuam.
Tuam
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From this reading MR LYNCH’S LAST RESOURCE On the following morning Lord Ballindine as he had appointed to do, drove over to Dunmore, to settle with Martin about the money, and, if necessary, to go with him to the attorney’s office in Tuam.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The family were all in great confusion that morning, for Anty was very bad—worse than she had ever been.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Sally, the old servant, had been in the room for a considerable time during the morning, standing at the foot of the bed with a big tea-pot in her hand, and begging in a whining voice, from time to time, that “Miss Anty, God bless her, might get a dhrink of tay!”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The family were all in great confusion that morning, for Anty was very bad—worse than she had ever been.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The family were all in great confusion that morning, for Anty was very bad—worse than she had ever been.
whiningverbUS /ˈwaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “whine” — move with a whining sound
From this reading Sally, the old servant, had been in the room for a considerable time during the morning, standing at the foot of the bed with a big tea-pot in her hand, and begging in a whining voice, from time to time, that “Miss Anty, God bless her, might get a dhrink of tay!”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading MR LYNCH’S LAST RESOURCE On the following morning Lord Ballindine as he had appointed to do, drove over to Dunmore, to settle with Martin about the money, and, if necessary, to go with him to the attorney’s office in Tuam.
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading The family were all in great confusion that morning, for Anty was very bad—worse than she had ever been.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Martin had as yet given Daly no answer respecting Barry Lynch’s last proposal; and though poor Anty’s health made it hardly necessary that any answer should be given, still Lord Ballindine had promised to see the attorney, if Martin thought it necessary.
