Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Though they were both greatly interested on Thady's account, they did not feel the same intense, constant anxiety, which now quite oppressed the priest; and, moreover, trusting more to their own judgment than he did, they were not so inclined to alter their pre-conceived opinion.

later than; following

From this reading The day after that on which Father John returned, he saw both Mr. McKeon and the Counsellor, and explained to them as nearly as he could all that had passed between himself and O'Malley.

(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 It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Though they were both greatly interested on Thady's account, they did not feel the same intense, constant anxiety, which now quite oppressed the priest; and, moreover, trusting more to their own judgment than he did, they were not so inclined to alter their pre-conceived opinion.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Though they were both greatly interested on Thady's account, they did not feel the same intense, constant anxiety, which now quite oppressed the priest; and, moreover, trusting more to their own judgment than he did, they were not so inclined to alter their pre-conceived opinion.

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

From this reading The day after that on which Father John returned, he saw both Mr. McKeon and the Counsellor, and explained to them as nearly as he could all that had passed between himself and O'Malley.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

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From this reading FEEMY RETURNS TO BALLYCLORAN.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The day after that on which Father John returned, he saw both Mr. McKeon and the Counsellor, and explained to them as nearly as he could all that had passed between himself and O'Malley.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The day after that on which Father John returned, he saw both Mr. McKeon and the Counsellor, and explained to them as nearly as he could all that had passed between himself and O'Malley.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The chief among these was one Mr. O'Malley, and the priest strove hard to imbue that gentleman with his own views of the whole matter.

unvarying in nature

From this reading Though they were both greatly interested on Thady's account, they did not feel the same intense, constant anxiety, which now quite oppressed the priest; and, moreover, trusting more to their own judgment than he did, they were not so inclined to alter their pre-conceived opinion.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The day after that on which Father John returned, he saw both Mr. McKeon and the Counsellor, and explained to them as nearly as he could all that had passed between himself and O'Malley.

someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp

From this reading The day after that on which Father John returned, he saw both Mr. McKeon and the Counsellor, and explained to them as nearly as he could all that had passed between himself and O'Malley.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day after that on which Father John returned, he saw both Mr. McKeon and the Counsellor, and explained to them as nearly as he could all that had passed between himself and O'Malley.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Though they were both greatly interested on Thady's account, they did not feel the same intense, constant anxiety, which now quite oppressed the priest; and, moreover, trusting more to their own judgment than he did, they were not so inclined to alter their pre-conceived opinion.

capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading The day after that on which Father John returned, he saw both Mr. McKeon and the Counsellor, and explained to them as nearly as he could all that had passed between himself and O'Malley.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Though they were both greatly interested on Thady's account, they did not feel the same intense, constant anxiety, which now quite oppressed the priest; and, moreover, trusting more to their own judgment than he did, they were not so inclined to alter their pre-conceived opinion.

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From this reading FEEMY RETURNS TO BALLYCLORAN.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

a man of refinement

From this reading The chief among these was one Mr. O'Malley, and the priest strove hard to imbue that gentleman with his own views of the whole matter.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Though they were both greatly interested on Thady's account, they did not feel the same intense, constant anxiety, which now quite oppressed the priest; and, moreover, trusting more to their own judgment than he did, they were not so inclined to alter their pre-conceived opinion.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The chief among these was one Mr. O'Malley, and the priest strove hard to imbue that gentleman with his own views of the whole matter.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The chief among these was one Mr. O'Malley, and the priest strove hard to imbue that gentleman with his own views of the whole matter.

spread or diffuse through

From this reading The chief among these was one Mr. O'Malley, and the priest strove hard to imbue that gentleman with his own views of the whole matter.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Though they were both greatly interested on Thady's account, they did not feel the same intense, constant anxiety, which now quite oppressed the priest; and, moreover, trusting more to their own judgment than he did, they were not so inclined to alter their pre-conceived opinion.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading Though they were both greatly interested on Thady's account, they did not feel the same intense, constant anxiety, which now quite oppressed the priest; and, moreover, trusting more to their own judgment than he did, they were not so inclined to alter their pre-conceived opinion.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Though they were both greatly interested on Thady's account, they did not feel the same intense, constant anxiety, which now quite oppressed the priest; and, moreover, trusting more to their own judgment than he did, they were not so inclined to alter their pre-conceived opinion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading Though they were both greatly interested on Thady's account, they did not feel the same intense, constant anxiety, which now quite oppressed the priest; and, moreover, trusting more to their own judgment than he did, they were not so inclined to alter their pre-conceived opinion.

plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The chief among these was one Mr. O'Malley, and the priest strove hard to imbue that gentleman with his own views of the whole matter.

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From this reading The day after that on which Father John returned, he saw both Mr. McKeon and the Counsellor, and explained to them as nearly as he could all that had passed between himself and O'Malley.

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

From this reading Though they were both greatly interested on Thady's account, they did not feel the same intense, constant anxiety, which now quite oppressed the priest; and, moreover, trusting more to their own judgment than he did, they were not so inclined to alter their pre-conceived opinion.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Though they were both greatly interested on Thady's account, they did not feel the same intense, constant anxiety, which now quite oppressed the priest; and, moreover, trusting more to their own judgment than he did, they were not so inclined to alter their pre-conceived opinion.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The chief among these was one Mr. O'Malley, and the priest strove hard to imbue that gentleman with his own views of the whole matter.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The day after that on which Father John returned, he saw both Mr. McKeon and the Counsellor, and explained to them as nearly as he could all that had passed between himself and O'Malley.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Though they were both greatly interested on Thady's account, they did not feel the same intense, constant anxiety, which now quite oppressed the priest; and, moreover, trusting more to their own judgment than he did, they were not so inclined to alter their pre-conceived opinion.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Though they were both greatly interested on Thady's account, they did not feel the same intense, constant anxiety, which now quite oppressed the priest; and, moreover, trusting more to their own judgment than he did, they were not so inclined to alter their pre-conceived opinion.

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From this reading The chief among these was one Mr. O'Malley, and the priest strove hard to imbue that gentleman with his own views of the whole matter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The day after that on which Father John returned, he saw both Mr. McKeon and the Counsellor, and explained to them as nearly as he could all that had passed between himself and O'Malley.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The chief among these was one Mr. O'Malley, and the priest strove hard to imbue that gentleman with his own views of the whole matter.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Though they were both greatly interested on Thady's account, they did not feel the same intense, constant anxiety, which now quite oppressed the priest; and, moreover, trusting more to their own judgment than he did, they were not so inclined to alter their pre-conceived opinion.

burdened psychologically or mentally

From this reading Though they were both greatly interested on Thady's account, they did not feel the same intense, constant anxiety, which now quite oppressed the priest; and, moreover, trusting more to their own judgment than he did, they were not so inclined to alter their pre-conceived opinion.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The chief among these was one Mr. O'Malley, and the priest strove hard to imbue that gentleman with his own views of the whole matter.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The day after that on which Father John returned, he saw both Mr. McKeon and the Counsellor, and explained to them as nearly as he could all that had passed between himself and O'Malley.

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

From this reading Though they were both greatly interested on Thady's account, they did not feel the same intense, constant anxiety, which now quite oppressed the priest; and, moreover, trusting more to their own judgment than he did, they were not so inclined to alter their pre-conceived opinion.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading The chief among these was one Mr. O'Malley, and the priest strove hard to imbue that gentleman with his own views of the whole matter.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Though they were both greatly interested on Thady's account, they did not feel the same intense, constant anxiety, which now quite oppressed the priest; and, moreover, trusting more to their own judgment than he did, they were not so inclined to alter their pre-conceived opinion.

bringing about salvation or redemption from sin

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The day after that on which Father John returned, he saw both Mr. McKeon and the Counsellor, and explained to them as nearly as he could all that had passed between himself and O'Malley.

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading FEEMY RETURNS TO BALLYCLORAN.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Though they were both greatly interested on Thady's account, they did not feel the same intense, constant anxiety, which now quite oppressed the priest; and, moreover, trusting more to their own judgment than he did, they were not so inclined to alter their pre-conceived opinion.

cut with a saw

From this reading The day after that on which Father John returned, he saw both Mr. McKeon and the Counsellor, and explained to them as nearly as he could all that had passed between himself and O'Malley.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Though they were both greatly interested on Thady's account, they did not feel the same intense, constant anxiety, which now quite oppressed the priest; and, moreover, trusting more to their own judgment than he did, they were not so inclined to alter their pre-conceived opinion.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading The chief among these was one Mr. O'Malley, and the priest strove hard to imbue that gentleman with his own views of the whole matter.

carry out

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Though they were both greatly interested on Thady's account, they did not feel the same intense, constant anxiety, which now quite oppressed the priest; and, moreover, trusting more to their own judgment than he did, they were not so inclined to alter their pre-conceived opinion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Though they were both greatly interested on Thady's account, they did not feel the same intense, constant anxiety, which now quite oppressed the priest; and, moreover, trusting more to their own judgment than he did, they were not so inclined to alter their pre-conceived opinion.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The day after that on which Father John returned, he saw both Mr. McKeon and the Counsellor, and explained to them as nearly as he could all that had passed between himself and O'Malley.

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

From this reading The chief among these was one Mr. O'Malley, and the priest strove hard to imbue that gentleman with his own views of the whole matter.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Though they were both greatly interested on Thady's account, they did not feel the same intense, constant anxiety, which now quite oppressed the priest; and, moreover, trusting more to their own judgment than he did, they were not so inclined to alter their pre-conceived opinion.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though they were both greatly interested on Thady's account, they did not feel the same intense, constant anxiety, which now quite oppressed the priest; and, moreover, trusting more to their own judgment than he did, they were not so inclined to alter their pre-conceived opinion.

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

From this reading FEEMY RETURNS TO BALLYCLORAN.

the act of testing something

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

a source of difficulty

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust

From this reading Though they were both greatly interested on Thady's account, they did not feel the same intense, constant anxiety, which now quite oppressed the priest; and, moreover, trusting more to their own judgment than he did, they were not so inclined to alter their pre-conceived opinion.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The chief among these was one Mr. O'Malley, and the priest strove hard to imbue that gentleman with his own views of the whole matter.

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

From this reading The chief among these was one Mr. O'Malley, and the priest strove hard to imbue that gentleman with his own views of the whole matter.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

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

From this reading The day after that on which Father John returned, he saw both Mr. McKeon and the Counsellor, and explained to them as nearly as he could all that had passed between himself and O'Malley.

which person or people

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The chief among these was one Mr. O'Malley, and the priest strove hard to imbue that gentleman with his own views of the whole matter.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It will be remembered that Father John had promised to take upon himself all the trouble attendant upon the preparation for Thady's trial; and with the view of redeeming this promise he went up to Dublin and spent a week among the lawyers who were to be engaged for the young man's defence.