Chapter XXI · The Lakes of Killarney

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

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading “I only wanted to give you a glimpse into an Irish byway,” she added by way of apology.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “I only wanted to give you a glimpse into an Irish byway,” she added by way of apology.

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

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

From this reading “I only wanted to give you a glimpse into an Irish byway,” she added by way of apology.

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

From this reading “One might as well ride in a ‘jolting car’ and be done with it.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

a line of approach

From this reading “You mean a ‘jaunting car,’ Cousin,” exclaimed Billie, obediently turning the motor into a broad, shady avenue.

without shoes

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

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

From this reading “One might as well ride in a ‘jolting car’ and be done with it.”

for the reason that

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

(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 “Wilhelmina, my dear, you must turn into a better street,” groaned Miss Campbell.

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

From this reading “You mean a ‘jaunting car,’ Cousin,” exclaimed Billie, obediently turning the motor into a broad, shady avenue.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading “You mean a ‘jaunting car,’ Cousin,” exclaimed Billie, obediently turning the motor into a broad, shady avenue.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “I only wanted to give you a glimpse into an Irish byway,” she added by way of apology.

a side road little traveled (as in the countryside)

From this reading “I only wanted to give you a glimpse into an Irish byway,” she added by way of apology.

United States mythologist (1904-1987)

From this reading “Wilhelmina, my dear, you must turn into a better street,” groaned Miss Campbell.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

plural of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

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

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading “You mean a ‘jaunting car,’ Cousin,” exclaimed Billie, obediently turning the motor into a broad, shady avenue.

dearly loved

From this reading “Wilhelmina, my dear, you must turn into a better street,” groaned Miss Campbell.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading “One might as well ride in a ‘jolting car’ and be done with it.”

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “You mean a ‘jaunting car,’ Cousin,” exclaimed Billie, obediently turning the motor into a broad, shady avenue.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “I only wanted to give you a glimpse into an Irish byway,” she added by way of apology.

a quick look

From this reading “I only wanted to give you a glimpse into an Irish byway,” she added by way of apology.

past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading “Wilhelmina, my dear, you must turn into a better street,” groaned Miss Campbell.

a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

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

From this reading “I only wanted to give you a glimpse into an Irish byway,” she added by way of apology.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “Wilhelmina, my dear, you must turn into a better street,” groaned Miss Campbell.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading “I only wanted to give you a glimpse into an Irish byway,” she added by way of apology.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “One might as well ride in a ‘jolting car’ and be done with it.”

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

From this reading “You mean a ‘jaunting car,’ Cousin,” exclaimed Billie, obediently turning the motor into a broad, shady avenue.

causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements

From this reading “One might as well ride in a ‘jolting car’ and be done with it.”

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

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading “You mean a ‘jaunting car,’ Cousin,” exclaimed Billie, obediently turning the motor into a broad, shady avenue.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading “One might as well ride in a ‘jolting car’ and be done with it.”

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading “Wilhelmina, my dear, you must turn into a better street,” groaned Miss Campbell.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “Wilhelmina, my dear, you must turn into a better street,” groaned Miss Campbell.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Wilhelmina, my dear, you must turn into a better street,” groaned Miss Campbell.

in an obedient manner

From this reading “You mean a ‘jaunting car,’ Cousin,” exclaimed Billie, obediently turning the motor into a broad, shady avenue.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “One might as well ride in a ‘jolting car’ and be done with it.”

and nothing more

From this reading “I only wanted to give you a glimpse into an Irish byway,” she added by way of apology.

covered with a firm surface

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading “One might as well ride in a ‘jolting car’ and be done with it.”

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

quiet, dark, or concealed

From this reading “You mean a ‘jaunting car,’ Cousin,” exclaimed Billie, obediently turning the motor into a broad, shady avenue.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “I only wanted to give you a glimpse into an Irish byway,” she added by way of apology.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

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

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

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

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

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

From this reading “I only wanted to give you a glimpse into an Irish byway,” she added by way of apology.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading “Wilhelmina, my dear, you must turn into a better street,” groaned Miss Campbell.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading “You mean a ‘jaunting car,’ Cousin,” exclaimed Billie, obediently turning the motor into a broad, shady avenue.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading “I only wanted to give you a glimpse into an Irish byway,” she added by way of apology.

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

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

(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 “One might as well ride in a ‘jolting car’ and be done with it.”

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

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

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

From this reading “Wilhelmina, my dear, you must turn into a better street,” groaned Miss Campbell.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Through a street in the town of Killarney flashed a red motor car, slowly, because the way was paved with rough cobbles, and there were countless chickens and ducks on the highway, and barefooted children playing at the doors of the thatched-roof cottages.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Wilhelmina, my dear, you must turn into a better street,” groaned Miss Campbell.