used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There can be no doubt that Ireland has been and still is in a most precarious condition, that life has been altogether unsafe there, and that property has been jeopardised in a degree unknown for many years in the British Islands.
accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading It is necessary that this one chapter shall be written in which the accidents that occurred in the lives of our three heroines shall be made subordinate to the political circumstances of the day.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading It will be well that they who are interested only in the sensational incidents of our story to skip this chapter and go on to other parts of our tale which may be more in accordance with their taste.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading There can be no doubt that Ireland has been and still is in a most precarious condition, that life has been altogether unsafe there, and that property has been jeopardised in a degree unknown for many years in the British Islands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It will be well that they who are interested only in the sensational incidents of our story to skip this chapter and go on to other parts of our tale which may be more in accordance with their taste.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It will be well that they who are interested only in the sensational incidents of our story to skip this chapter and go on to other parts of our tale which may be more in accordance with their taste.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This chapter should have been introductory and initiative; but the facts as stated will suit better to the telling of my story if they be told here.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will be well that they who are interested only in the sensational incidents of our story to skip this chapter and go on to other parts of our tale which may be more in accordance with their taste.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This chapter should have been introductory and initiative; but the facts as stated will suit better to the telling of my story if they be told here.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading This chapter should have been introductory and initiative; but the facts as stated will suit better to the telling of my story if they be told here.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading There can be no doubt that Ireland has been and still is in a most precarious condition, that life has been altogether unsafe there, and that property has been jeopardised in a degree unknown for many years in the British Islands.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This chapter should have been introductory and initiative; but the facts as stated will suit better to the telling of my story if they be told here.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading There can be no doubt that Ireland has been and still is in a most precarious condition, that life has been altogether unsafe there, and that property has been jeopardised in a degree unknown for many years in the British Islands.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading It will be well that they who are interested only in the sensational incidents of our story to skip this chapter and go on to other parts of our tale which may be more in accordance with their taste.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It is necessary that this one chapter shall be written in which the accidents that occurred in the lives of our three heroines shall be made subordinate to the political circumstances of the day.
a state at a particular time
From this reading There can be no doubt that Ireland has been and still is in a most precarious condition, that life has been altogether unsafe there, and that property has been jeopardised in a degree unknown for many years in the British Islands.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It is necessary that this one chapter shall be written in which the accidents that occurred in the lives of our three heroines shall be made subordinate to the political circumstances of the day.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading There can be no doubt that Ireland has been and still is in a most precarious condition, that life has been altogether unsafe there, and that property has been jeopardised in a degree unknown for many years in the British Islands.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There can be no doubt that Ireland has been and still is in a most precarious condition, that life has been altogether unsafe there, and that property has been jeopardised in a degree unknown for many years in the British Islands.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This chapter should have been introductory and initiative; but the facts as stated will suit better to the telling of my story if they be told here.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There can be no doubt that Ireland has been and still is in a most precarious condition, that life has been altogether unsafe there, and that property has been jeopardised in a degree unknown for many years in the British Islands.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It will be well that they who are interested only in the sensational incidents of our story to skip this chapter and go on to other parts of our tale which may be more in accordance with their taste.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There can be no doubt that Ireland has been and still is in a most precarious condition, that life has been altogether unsafe there, and that property has been jeopardised in a degree unknown for many years in the British Islands.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This chapter should have been introductory and initiative; but the facts as stated will suit better to the telling of my story if they be told here.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading This chapter should have been introductory and initiative; but the facts as stated will suit better to the telling of my story if they be told here.
heroinesnounUS /ˈheroʊənz/
plural of “heroine” — the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading It is necessary that this one chapter shall be written in which the accidents that occurred in the lives of our three heroines shall be made subordinate to the political circumstances of the day.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This chapter should have been introductory and initiative; but the facts as stated will suit better to the telling of my story if they be told here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It will be well that they who are interested only in the sensational incidents of our story to skip this chapter and go on to other parts of our tale which may be more in accordance with their taste.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading It will be well that they who are interested only in the sensational incidents of our story to skip this chapter and go on to other parts of our tale which may be more in accordance with their taste.
initiativenounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
readiness to embark on bold new ventures
From this reading This chapter should have been introductory and initiative; but the facts as stated will suit better to the telling of my story if they be told here.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading It will be well that they who are interested only in the sensational incidents of our story to skip this chapter and go on to other parts of our tale which may be more in accordance with their taste.
introductoryadjectiveUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/
serving to open or begin
From this reading This chapter should have been introductory and initiative; but the facts as stated will suit better to the telling of my story if they be told here.
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 THE STATE OF IRELAND.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is necessary that this one chapter shall be written in which the accidents that occurred in the lives of our three heroines shall be made subordinate to the political circumstances of the day.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading There can be no doubt that Ireland has been and still is in a most precarious condition, that life has been altogether unsafe there, and that property has been jeopardised in a degree unknown for many years in the British Islands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will be well that they who are interested only in the sensational incidents of our story to skip this chapter and go on to other parts of our tale which may be more in accordance with their taste.
jeopardised
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From this reading There can be no doubt that Ireland has been and still is in a most precarious condition, that life has been altogether unsafe there, and that property has been jeopardised in a degree unknown for many years in the British Islands.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There can be no doubt that Ireland has been and still is in a most precarious condition, that life has been altogether unsafe there, and that property has been jeopardised in a degree unknown for many years in the British Islands.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is necessary that this one chapter shall be written in which the accidents that occurred in the lives of our three heroines shall be made subordinate to the political circumstances of the day.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It is necessary that this one chapter shall be written in which the accidents that occurred in the lives of our three heroines shall be made subordinate to the political circumstances of the day.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There can be no doubt that Ireland has been and still is in a most precarious condition, that life has been altogether unsafe there, and that property has been jeopardised in a degree unknown for many years in the British Islands.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It will be well that they who are interested only in the sensational incidents of our story to skip this chapter and go on to other parts of our tale which may be more in accordance with their taste.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It will be well that they who are interested only in the sensational incidents of our story to skip this chapter and go on to other parts of our tale which may be more in accordance with their taste.
used to form the superlative
From this reading There can be no doubt that Ireland has been and still is in a most precarious condition, that life has been altogether unsafe there, and that property has been jeopardised in a degree unknown for many years in the British Islands.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This chapter should have been introductory and initiative; but the facts as stated will suit better to the telling of my story if they be told here.
absolutely essential
From this reading It is necessary that this one chapter shall be written in which the accidents that occurred in the lives of our three heroines shall be made subordinate to the political circumstances of the day.
not any; not one
From this reading There can be no doubt that Ireland has been and still is in a most precarious condition, that life has been altogether unsafe there, and that property has been jeopardised in a degree unknown for many years in the British Islands.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading It is necessary that this one chapter shall be written in which the accidents that occurred in the lives of our three heroines shall be made subordinate to the political circumstances of the day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STATE OF IRELAND.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It will be well that they who are interested only in the sensational incidents of our story to skip this chapter and go on to other parts of our tale which may be more in accordance with their taste.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is necessary that this one chapter shall be written in which the accidents that occurred in the lives of our three heroines shall be made subordinate to the political circumstances of the day.
and nothing more
From this reading It will be well that they who are interested only in the sensational incidents of our story to skip this chapter and go on to other parts of our tale which may be more in accordance with their taste.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It will be well that they who are interested only in the sensational incidents of our story to skip this chapter and go on to other parts of our tale which may be more in accordance with their taste.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It will be well that they who are interested only in the sensational incidents of our story to skip this chapter and go on to other parts of our tale which may be more in accordance with their taste.
the local environment
From this reading It will be well that they who are interested only in the sensational incidents of our story to skip this chapter and go on to other parts of our tale which may be more in accordance with their taste.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading It is necessary that this one chapter shall be written in which the accidents that occurred in the lives of our three heroines shall be made subordinate to the political circumstances of the day.
precariousadjectiveUS /priˈkeriəs/
affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading There can be no doubt that Ireland has been and still is in a most precarious condition, that life has been altogether unsafe there, and that property has been jeopardised in a degree unknown for many years in the British Islands.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading There can be no doubt that Ireland has been and still is in a most precarious condition, that life has been altogether unsafe there, and that property has been jeopardised in a degree unknown for many years in the British Islands.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading It will be well that they who are interested only in the sensational incidents of our story to skip this chapter and go on to other parts of our tale which may be more in accordance with their taste.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading It is necessary that this one chapter shall be written in which the accidents that occurred in the lives of our three heroines shall be made subordinate to the political circumstances of the day.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading This chapter should have been introductory and initiative; but the facts as stated will suit better to the telling of my story if they be told here.
skipverbUS /skɪp/
bypass
From this reading It will be well that they who are interested only in the sensational incidents of our story to skip this chapter and go on to other parts of our tale which may be more in accordance with their taste.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE STATE OF IRELAND.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading This chapter should have been introductory and initiative; but the facts as stated will suit better to the telling of my story if they be told here.
not in physical motion
From this reading There can be no doubt that Ireland has been and still is in a most precarious condition, that life has been altogether unsafe there, and that property has been jeopardised in a degree unknown for many years in the British Islands.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It will be well that they who are interested only in the sensational incidents of our story to skip this chapter and go on to other parts of our tale which may be more in accordance with their taste.
subordinateadjectiveUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪt/
lower in rank or importance
From this reading It is necessary that this one chapter shall be written in which the accidents that occurred in the lives of our three heroines shall be made subordinate to the political circumstances of the day.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading This chapter should have been introductory and initiative; but the facts as stated will suit better to the telling of my story if they be told here.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It will be well that they who are interested only in the sensational incidents of our story to skip this chapter and go on to other parts of our tale which may be more in accordance with their taste.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading It will be well that they who are interested only in the sensational incidents of our story to skip this chapter and go on to other parts of our tale which may be more in accordance with their taste.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading This chapter should have been introductory and initiative; but the facts as stated will suit better to the telling of my story if they be told here.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It will be well that they who are interested only in the sensational incidents of our story to skip this chapter and go on to other parts of our tale which may be more in accordance with their taste.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STATE OF IRELAND.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It will be well that they who are interested only in the sensational incidents of our story to skip this chapter and go on to other parts of our tale which may be more in accordance with their taste.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There can be no doubt that Ireland has been and still is in a most precarious condition, that life has been altogether unsafe there, and that property has been jeopardised in a degree unknown for many years in the British Islands.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It will be well that they who are interested only in the sensational incidents of our story to skip this chapter and go on to other parts of our tale which may be more in accordance with their taste.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It will be well that they who are interested only in the sensational incidents of our story to skip this chapter and go on to other parts of our tale which may be more in accordance with their taste.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It is necessary that this one chapter shall be written in which the accidents that occurred in the lives of our three heroines shall be made subordinate to the political circumstances of the day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It will be well that they who are interested only in the sensational incidents of our story to skip this chapter and go on to other parts of our tale which may be more in accordance with their taste.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading This chapter should have been introductory and initiative; but the facts as stated will suit better to the telling of my story if they be told here.
not known
From this reading There can be no doubt that Ireland has been and still is in a most precarious condition, that life has been altogether unsafe there, and that property has been jeopardised in a degree unknown for many years in the British Islands.
unsafeadjectiveUS /ənˈseɪf/
lacking in security or safety
From this reading There can be no doubt that Ireland has been and still is in a most precarious condition, that life has been altogether unsafe there, and that property has been jeopardised in a degree unknown for many years in the British Islands.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It will be well that they who are interested only in the sensational incidents of our story to skip this chapter and go on to other parts of our tale which may be more in accordance with their taste.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It will be well that they who are interested only in the sensational incidents of our story to skip this chapter and go on to other parts of our tale which may be more in accordance with their taste.
which person or people
From this reading It will be well that they who are interested only in the sensational incidents of our story to skip this chapter and go on to other parts of our tale which may be more in accordance with their taste.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be well that they who are interested only in the sensational incidents of our story to skip this chapter and go on to other parts of our tale which may be more in accordance with their taste.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It will be well that they who are interested only in the sensational incidents of our story to skip this chapter and go on to other parts of our tale which may be more in accordance with their taste.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It is necessary that this one chapter shall be written in which the accidents that occurred in the lives of our three heroines shall be made subordinate to the political circumstances of the day.
a late time of life
From this reading There can be no doubt that Ireland has been and still is in a most precarious condition, that life has been altogether unsafe there, and that property has been jeopardised in a degree unknown for many years in the British Islands.
