Chapter XXVII

(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 "I am sorry to hear, Frank," said Rachel, "that you are all doing so badly at Morony Castle."

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am sorry to hear, Frank," said Rachel, "that you are all doing so badly at Morony Castle."

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

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "I am sorry to hear, Frank," said Rachel, "that you are all doing so badly at Morony Castle."

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

From this reading O'MAHONY AS MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I am sorry to hear, Frank," said Rachel, "that you are all doing so badly at Morony Castle."

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading "I am sorry to hear, Frank," said Rachel, "that you are all doing so badly at Morony Castle."

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It was not till the next morning that the news had become generally known.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

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

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

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

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

usually; as a rule

From this reading It was not till the next morning that the news had become generally known.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "I am sorry to hear, Frank," said Rachel, "that you are all doing so badly at Morony Castle."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I am sorry to hear, Frank," said Rachel, "that you are all doing so badly at Morony Castle."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not till the next morning that the news had become generally known.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It was not till the next morning that the news had become generally known.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading O'MAHONY AS MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

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

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was not till the next morning that the news had become generally known.

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

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

killed unlawfully

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

information about recent and important events

From this reading It was not till the next morning that the news had become generally known.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading It was not till the next morning that the news had become generally known.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not till the next morning that the news had become generally known.

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

From this reading O'MAHONY AS MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading O'MAHONY AS MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

on one occasion

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading O'MAHONY AS MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I am sorry to hear, Frank," said Rachel, "that you are all doing so badly at Morony Castle."

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I am sorry to hear, Frank," said Rachel, "that you are all doing so badly at Morony Castle."

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading "I am sorry to hear, Frank," said Rachel, "that you are all doing so badly at Morony Castle."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not till the next morning that the news had become generally known.

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

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was not till the next morning that the news had become generally known.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "I am sorry to hear, Frank," said Rachel, "that you are all doing so badly at Morony Castle."

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

precisely as stated

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

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

From this reading It was not till the next morning that the news had become generally known.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Frank Jones had travelled backwards and forwards between Morony Castle and the North more than once since these things were doing, and had met the new member for Cavan together with Rachel on the very evening on which poor Florian had been murdered.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I am sorry to hear, Frank," said Rachel, "that you are all doing so badly at Morony Castle."