used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sir Nicholas is known all through the West of Ireland, as a sporting man, and is held in high esteem.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Frank Jones received his letter just as he was about to leave Castle Morony for the meet at Ballytowngal, the seat, as everybody knows, of Sir Nicholas Bodkin.
in the past
From this reading But there is, I think, something different in the estimation which he now enjoys from that which he possessed twenty years ago.
(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 Sir Nicholas is known all through the West of Ireland, as a sporting man, and is held in high esteem.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sir Nicholas is known all through the West of Ireland, as a sporting man, and is held in high esteem.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Frank Jones received his letter just as he was about to leave Castle Morony for the meet at Ballytowngal, the seat, as everybody knows, of Sir Nicholas Bodkin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Frank Jones received his letter just as he was about to leave Castle Morony for the meet at Ballytowngal, the seat, as everybody knows, of Sir Nicholas Bodkin.
Ballytowngal
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From this reading Frank Jones received his letter just as he was about to leave Castle Morony for the meet at Ballytowngal, the seat, as everybody knows, of Sir Nicholas Bodkin.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading BLACK DALY.
BodkinnounUS /ˈbɑːdkɪn/
a dagger with a slender blade
From this reading Frank Jones received his letter just as he was about to leave Castle Morony for the meet at Ballytowngal, the seat, as everybody knows, of Sir Nicholas Bodkin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there is, I think, something different in the estimation which he now enjoys from that which he possessed twenty years ago.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Frank Jones received his letter just as he was about to leave Castle Morony for the meet at Ballytowngal, the seat, as everybody knows, of Sir Nicholas Bodkin.
Claregalway
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From this reading Ballytowngal is about two miles from Claregalway, on the road to Oranmore.
DALY
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From this reading BLACK DALY.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading But there is, I think, something different in the estimation which he now enjoys from that which he possessed twenty years ago.
enjoysverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪz/
third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading But there is, I think, something different in the estimation which he now enjoys from that which he possessed twenty years ago.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading Sir Nicholas is known all through the West of Ireland, as a sporting man, and is held in high esteem.
estimationnounUS /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
From this reading But there is, I think, something different in the estimation which he now enjoys from that which he possessed twenty years ago.
every person
From this reading Frank Jones received his letter just as he was about to leave Castle Morony for the meet at Ballytowngal, the seat, as everybody knows, of Sir Nicholas Bodkin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Frank Jones received his letter just as he was about to leave Castle Morony for the meet at Ballytowngal, the seat, as everybody knows, of Sir Nicholas Bodkin.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank Jones received his letter just as he was about to leave Castle Morony for the meet at Ballytowngal, the seat, as everybody knows, of Sir Nicholas Bodkin.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ballytowngal is about two miles from Claregalway, on the road to Oranmore.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frank Jones received his letter just as he was about to leave Castle Morony for the meet at Ballytowngal, the seat, as everybody knows, of Sir Nicholas Bodkin.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Sir Nicholas is known all through the West of Ireland, as a sporting man, and is held in high esteem.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Sir Nicholas is known all through the West of Ireland, as a sporting man, and is held in high esteem.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank Jones received his letter just as he was about to leave Castle Morony for the meet at Ballytowngal, the seat, as everybody knows, of Sir Nicholas Bodkin.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But there is, I think, something different in the estimation which he now enjoys from that which he possessed twenty years ago.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sir Nicholas is known all through the West of Ireland, as a sporting man, and is held in high esteem.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading Sir Nicholas is known all through the West of Ireland, as a sporting man, and is held in high esteem.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ballytowngal is about two miles from Claregalway, on the road to Oranmore.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading Frank Jones received his letter just as he was about to leave Castle Morony for the meet at Ballytowngal, the seat, as everybody knows, of Sir Nicholas Bodkin.
and nothing more
From this reading Frank Jones received his letter just as he was about to leave Castle Morony for the meet at Ballytowngal, the seat, as everybody knows, of Sir Nicholas Bodkin.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Sir Nicholas is known all through the West of Ireland, as a sporting man, and is held in high esteem.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Frank Jones received his letter just as he was about to leave Castle Morony for the meet at Ballytowngal, the seat, as everybody knows, of Sir Nicholas Bodkin.
go away from a place
From this reading Frank Jones received his letter just as he was about to leave Castle Morony for the meet at Ballytowngal, the seat, as everybody knows, of Sir Nicholas Bodkin.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Frank Jones received his letter just as he was about to leave Castle Morony for the meet at Ballytowngal, the seat, as everybody knows, of Sir Nicholas Bodkin.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Sir Nicholas is known all through the West of Ireland, as a sporting man, and is held in high esteem.
come together
From this reading Frank Jones received his letter just as he was about to leave Castle Morony for the meet at Ballytowngal, the seat, as everybody knows, of Sir Nicholas Bodkin.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Ballytowngal is about two miles from Claregalway, on the road to Oranmore.
Morony
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From this reading Frank Jones received his letter just as he was about to leave Castle Morony for the meet at Ballytowngal, the seat, as everybody knows, of Sir Nicholas Bodkin.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading Frank Jones received his letter just as he was about to leave Castle Morony for the meet at Ballytowngal, the seat, as everybody knows, of Sir Nicholas Bodkin.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But there is, I think, something different in the estimation which he now enjoys from that which he possessed twenty years ago.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Frank Jones received his letter just as he was about to leave Castle Morony for the meet at Ballytowngal, the seat, as everybody knows, of Sir Nicholas Bodkin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ballytowngal is about two miles from Claregalway, on the road to Oranmore.
Oranmore
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From this reading Ballytowngal is about two miles from Claregalway, on the road to Oranmore.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading But there is, I think, something different in the estimation which he now enjoys from that which he possessed twenty years ago.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Frank Jones received his letter just as he was about to leave Castle Morony for the meet at Ballytowngal, the seat, as everybody knows, of Sir Nicholas Bodkin.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Ballytowngal is about two miles from Claregalway, on the road to Oranmore.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Frank Jones received his letter just as he was about to leave Castle Morony for the meet at Ballytowngal, the seat, as everybody knows, of Sir Nicholas Bodkin.
term of address for a man
From this reading Frank Jones received his letter just as he was about to leave Castle Morony for the meet at Ballytowngal, the seat, as everybody knows, of Sir Nicholas Bodkin.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But there is, I think, something different in the estimation which he now enjoys from that which he possessed twenty years ago.
sportingadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading Sir Nicholas is known all through the West of Ireland, as a sporting man, and is held in high esteem.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But there is, I think, something different in the estimation which he now enjoys from that which he possessed twenty years ago.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Frank Jones received his letter just as he was about to leave Castle Morony for the meet at Ballytowngal, the seat, as everybody knows, of Sir Nicholas Bodkin.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there is, I think, something different in the estimation which he now enjoys from that which he possessed twenty years ago.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But there is, I think, something different in the estimation which he now enjoys from that which he possessed twenty years ago.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Sir Nicholas is known all through the West of Ireland, as a sporting man, and is held in high esteem.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank Jones received his letter just as he was about to leave Castle Morony for the meet at Ballytowngal, the seat, as everybody knows, of Sir Nicholas Bodkin.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading But there is, I think, something different in the estimation which he now enjoys from that which he possessed twenty years ago.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Ballytowngal is about two miles from Claregalway, on the road to Oranmore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frank Jones received his letter just as he was about to leave Castle Morony for the meet at Ballytowngal, the seat, as everybody knows, of Sir Nicholas Bodkin.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Sir Nicholas is known all through the West of Ireland, as a sporting man, and is held in high esteem.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But there is, I think, something different in the estimation which he now enjoys from that which he possessed twenty years ago.
a late time of life
From this reading But there is, I think, something different in the estimation which he now enjoys from that which he possessed twenty years ago.
