Chapter XXXIII

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

From this reading A SCENE IN A CAB.

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

From this reading My frind, then, ginthlemen, is Misther Frank Cur-r-tis--discinded from a fine family, and once possissed of large estates, all of which, be Jasus! he’s managed to ate up as clane as if dirthy acres were plum-pudding.

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From this reading My name, ginthlemen, is Capthain O’Bluntherbuss, of Bluntherbuss Park, Connemar-r-ra--where I shall be delighted to see ye any time ye may be afther visiting Ould Ireland and I’m at home.”

(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 My frind, then, ginthlemen, is Misther Frank Cur-r-tis--discinded from a fine family, and once possissed of large estates, all of which, be Jasus! he’s managed to ate up as clane as if dirthy acres were plum-pudding.

in addition

From this reading “Permit me to shake hands with you, Captain O’Blunderbuss,” said the young nobleman; “and with you also, Mr. Curtis.

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

From this reading “Ginthlemen,” exclaimed the gallant Irishman, “I mane to inthroduce myself and frind to ye without any more bother or pother.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “Ginthlemen,” exclaimed the gallant Irishman, “I mane to inthroduce myself and frind to ye without any more bother or pother.

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

From this reading My frind, then, ginthlemen, is Misther Frank Cur-r-tis--discinded from a fine family, and once possissed of large estates, all of which, be Jasus! he’s managed to ate up as clane as if dirthy acres were plum-pudding.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading My name, ginthlemen, is Capthain O’Bluntherbuss, of Bluntherbuss Park, Connemar-r-ra--where I shall be delighted to see ye any time ye may be afther visiting Ould Ireland and I’m at home.”

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading My frind, then, ginthlemen, is Misther Frank Cur-r-tis--discinded from a fine family, and once possissed of large estates, all of which, be Jasus! he’s managed to ate up as clane as if dirthy acres were plum-pudding.

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

From this reading My frind, then, ginthlemen, is Misther Frank Cur-r-tis--discinded from a fine family, and once possissed of large estates, all of which, be Jasus! he’s managed to ate up as clane as if dirthy acres were plum-pudding.

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From this reading My name, ginthlemen, is Capthain O’Bluntherbuss, of Bluntherbuss Park, Connemar-r-ra--where I shall be delighted to see ye any time ye may be afther visiting Ould Ireland and I’m at home.”

take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

From this reading “Ginthlemen,” exclaimed the gallant Irishman, “I mane to inthroduce myself and frind to ye without any more bother or pother.

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading A SCENE IN A CAB.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading “Permit me to shake hands with you, Captain O’Blunderbuss,” said the young nobleman; “and with you also, Mr. Curtis.

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From this reading My name, ginthlemen, is Capthain O’Bluntherbuss, of Bluntherbuss Park, Connemar-r-ra--where I shall be delighted to see ye any time ye may be afther visiting Ould Ireland and I’m at home.”

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From this reading My frind, then, ginthlemen, is Misther Frank Cur-r-tis--discinded from a fine family, and once possissed of large estates, all of which, be Jasus! he’s managed to ate up as clane as if dirthy acres were plum-pudding.

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From this reading My name, ginthlemen, is Capthain O’Bluntherbuss, of Bluntherbuss Park, Connemar-r-ra--where I shall be delighted to see ye any time ye may be afther visiting Ould Ireland and I’m at home.”

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From this reading My frind, then, ginthlemen, is Misther Frank Cur-r-tis--discinded from a fine family, and once possissed of large estates, all of which, be Jasus! he’s managed to ate up as clane as if dirthy acres were plum-pudding.

English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)

From this reading “Permit me to shake hands with you, Captain O’Blunderbuss,” said the young nobleman; “and with you also, Mr. Curtis.

greatly pleased

From this reading My name, ginthlemen, is Capthain O’Bluntherbuss, of Bluntherbuss Park, Connemar-r-ra--where I shall be delighted to see ye any time ye may be afther visiting Ould Ireland and I’m at home.”

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From this reading My frind, then, ginthlemen, is Misther Frank Cur-r-tis--discinded from a fine family, and once possissed of large estates, all of which, be Jasus! he’s managed to ate up as clane as if dirthy acres were plum-pudding.

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From this reading My frind, then, ginthlemen, is Misther Frank Cur-r-tis--discinded from a fine family, and once possissed of large estates, all of which, be Jasus! he’s managed to ate up as clane as if dirthy acres were plum-pudding.

plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading My frind, then, ginthlemen, is Misther Frank Cur-r-tis--discinded from a fine family, and once possissed of large estates, all of which, be Jasus! he’s managed to ate up as clane as if dirthy acres were plum-pudding.

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

From this reading “Ginthlemen,” exclaimed the gallant Irishman, “I mane to inthroduce myself and frind to ye without any more bother or pother.

a social unit living together

From this reading My frind, then, ginthlemen, is Misther Frank Cur-r-tis--discinded from a fine family, and once possissed of large estates, all of which, be Jasus! he’s managed to ate up as clane as if dirthy acres were plum-pudding.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading My frind, then, ginthlemen, is Misther Frank Cur-r-tis--discinded from a fine family, and once possissed of large estates, all of which, be Jasus! he’s managed to ate up as clane as if dirthy acres were plum-pudding.

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

From this reading My frind, then, ginthlemen, is Misther Frank Cur-r-tis--discinded from a fine family, and once possissed of large estates, all of which, be Jasus! he’s managed to ate up as clane as if dirthy acres were plum-pudding.

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From this reading “Ginthlemen,” exclaimed the gallant Irishman, “I mane to inthroduce myself and frind to ye without any more bother or pother.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading My frind, then, ginthlemen, is Misther Frank Cur-r-tis--discinded from a fine family, and once possissed of large estates, all of which, be Jasus! he’s managed to ate up as clane as if dirthy acres were plum-pudding.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading “Ginthlemen,” exclaimed the gallant Irishman, “I mane to inthroduce myself and frind to ye without any more bother or pother.

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From this reading “Ginthlemen,” exclaimed the gallant Irishman, “I mane to inthroduce myself and frind to ye without any more bother or pother.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading “Permit me to shake hands with you, Captain O’Blunderbuss,” said the young nobleman; “and with you also, Mr. Curtis.

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From this reading My frind, then, ginthlemen, is Misther Frank Cur-r-tis--discinded from a fine family, and once possissed of large estates, all of which, be Jasus! he’s managed to ate up as clane as if dirthy acres were plum-pudding.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading My name, ginthlemen, is Capthain O’Bluntherbuss, of Bluntherbuss Park, Connemar-r-ra--where I shall be delighted to see ye any time ye may be afther visiting Ould Ireland and I’m at home.”

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

From this reading “Ginthlemen,” exclaimed the gallant Irishman, “I mane to inthroduce myself and frind to ye without any more bother or pother.

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From this reading My name, ginthlemen, is Capthain O’Bluntherbuss, of Bluntherbuss Park, Connemar-r-ra--where I shall be delighted to see ye any time ye may be afther visiting Ould Ireland and I’m at home.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading My frind, then, ginthlemen, is Misther Frank Cur-r-tis--discinded from a fine family, and once possissed of large estates, all of which, be Jasus! he’s managed to ate up as clane as if dirthy acres were plum-pudding.

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

From this reading A SCENE IN A CAB.

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From this reading “Ginthlemen,” exclaimed the gallant Irishman, “I mane to inthroduce myself and frind to ye without any more bother or pother.

a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921

From this reading My name, ginthlemen, is Capthain O’Bluntherbuss, of Bluntherbuss Park, Connemar-r-ra--where I shall be delighted to see ye any time ye may be afther visiting Ould Ireland and I’m at home.”

a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland

From this reading “Ginthlemen,” exclaimed the gallant Irishman, “I mane to inthroduce myself and frind to ye without any more bother or pother.

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

From this reading My frind, then, ginthlemen, is Misther Frank Cur-r-tis--discinded from a fine family, and once possissed of large estates, all of which, be Jasus! he’s managed to ate up as clane as if dirthy acres were plum-pudding.

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

From this reading My frind, then, ginthlemen, is Misther Frank Cur-r-tis--discinded from a fine family, and once possissed of large estates, all of which, be Jasus! he’s managed to ate up as clane as if dirthy acres were plum-pudding.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading My frind, then, ginthlemen, is Misther Frank Cur-r-tis--discinded from a fine family, and once possissed of large estates, all of which, be Jasus! he’s managed to ate up as clane as if dirthy acres were plum-pudding.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading My frind, then, ginthlemen, is Misther Frank Cur-r-tis--discinded from a fine family, and once possissed of large estates, all of which, be Jasus! he’s managed to ate up as clane as if dirthy acres were plum-pudding.

long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck

From this reading “Ginthlemen,” exclaimed the gallant Irishman, “I mane to inthroduce myself and frind to ye without any more bother or pother.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading My name, ginthlemen, is Capthain O’Bluntherbuss, of Bluntherbuss Park, Connemar-r-ra--where I shall be delighted to see ye any time ye may be afther visiting Ould Ireland and I’m at home.”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Permit me to shake hands with you, Captain O’Blunderbuss,” said the young nobleman; “and with you also, Mr. Curtis.

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

From this reading My frind, then, ginthlemen, is Misther Frank Cur-r-tis--discinded from a fine family, and once possissed of large estates, all of which, be Jasus! he’s managed to ate up as clane as if dirthy acres were plum-pudding.

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

From this reading “Ginthlemen,” exclaimed the gallant Irishman, “I mane to inthroduce myself and frind to ye without any more bother or pother.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “Permit me to shake hands with you, Captain O’Blunderbuss,” said the young nobleman; “and with you also, Mr. Curtis.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My frind, then, ginthlemen, is Misther Frank Cur-r-tis--discinded from a fine family, and once possissed of large estates, all of which, be Jasus! he’s managed to ate up as clane as if dirthy acres were plum-pudding.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading “Ginthlemen,” exclaimed the gallant Irishman, “I mane to inthroduce myself and frind to ye without any more bother or pother.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading My name, ginthlemen, is Capthain O’Bluntherbuss, of Bluntherbuss Park, Connemar-r-ra--where I shall be delighted to see ye any time ye may be afther visiting Ould Ireland and I’m at home.”

a titled peer of the realm

From this reading “Permit me to shake hands with you, Captain O’Blunderbuss,” said the young nobleman; “and with you also, Mr. Curtis.

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

From this reading “Permit me to shake hands with you, Captain O’Blunderbuss,” said the young nobleman; “and with you also, Mr. Curtis.

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

From this reading My name, ginthlemen, is Capthain O’Bluntherbuss, of Bluntherbuss Park, Connemar-r-ra--where I shall be delighted to see ye any time ye may be afther visiting Ould Ireland and I’m at home.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading My frind, then, ginthlemen, is Misther Frank Cur-r-tis--discinded from a fine family, and once possissed of large estates, all of which, be Jasus! he’s managed to ate up as clane as if dirthy acres were plum-pudding.

on one occasion

From this reading My frind, then, ginthlemen, is Misther Frank Cur-r-tis--discinded from a fine family, and once possissed of large estates, all of which, be Jasus! he’s managed to ate up as clane as if dirthy acres were plum-pudding.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “Ginthlemen,” exclaimed the gallant Irishman, “I mane to inthroduce myself and frind to ye without any more bother or pother.

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

From this reading My name, ginthlemen, is Capthain O’Bluntherbuss, of Bluntherbuss Park, Connemar-r-ra--where I shall be delighted to see ye any time ye may be afther visiting Ould Ireland and I’m at home.”

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading My name, ginthlemen, is Capthain O’Bluntherbuss, of Bluntherbuss Park, Connemar-r-ra--where I shall be delighted to see ye any time ye may be afther visiting Ould Ireland and I’m at home.”

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading “Permit me to shake hands with you, Captain O’Blunderbuss,” said the young nobleman; “and with you also, Mr. Curtis.

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

From this reading My frind, then, ginthlemen, is Misther Frank Cur-r-tis--discinded from a fine family, and once possissed of large estates, all of which, be Jasus! he’s managed to ate up as clane as if dirthy acres were plum-pudding.

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

From this reading My frind, then, ginthlemen, is Misther Frank Cur-r-tis--discinded from a fine family, and once possissed of large estates, all of which, be Jasus! he’s managed to ate up as clane as if dirthy acres were plum-pudding.

make upset or troubled

From this reading “Ginthlemen,” exclaimed the gallant Irishman, “I mane to inthroduce myself and frind to ye without any more bother or pother.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Permit me to shake hands with you, Captain O’Blunderbuss,” said the young nobleman; “and with you also, Mr. Curtis.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading A SCENE IN A CAB.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading My name, ginthlemen, is Capthain O’Bluntherbuss, of Bluntherbuss Park, Connemar-r-ra--where I shall be delighted to see ye any time ye may be afther visiting Ould Ireland and I’m at home.”

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading “Permit me to shake hands with you, Captain O’Blunderbuss,” said the young nobleman; “and with you also, Mr. Curtis.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading My name, ginthlemen, is Capthain O’Bluntherbuss, of Bluntherbuss Park, Connemar-r-ra--where I shall be delighted to see ye any time ye may be afther visiting Ould Ireland and I’m at home.”

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

From this reading “Ginthlemen,” exclaimed the gallant Irishman, “I mane to inthroduce myself and frind to ye without any more bother or pother.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading My frind, then, ginthlemen, is Misther Frank Cur-r-tis--discinded from a fine family, and once possissed of large estates, all of which, be Jasus! he’s managed to ate up as clane as if dirthy acres were plum-pudding.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading My name, ginthlemen, is Capthain O’Bluntherbuss, of Bluntherbuss Park, Connemar-r-ra--where I shall be delighted to see ye any time ye may be afther visiting Ould Ireland and I’m at home.”

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

From this reading “Ginthlemen,” exclaimed the gallant Irishman, “I mane to inthroduce myself and frind to ye without any more bother or pother.

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

From this reading My frind, then, ginthlemen, is Misther Frank Cur-r-tis--discinded from a fine family, and once possissed of large estates, all of which, be Jasus! he’s managed to ate up as clane as if dirthy acres were plum-pudding.

the activity of making visits

From this reading My name, ginthlemen, is Capthain O’Bluntherbuss, of Bluntherbuss Park, Connemar-r-ra--where I shall be delighted to see ye any time ye may be afther visiting Ould Ireland and I’m at home.”

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

From this reading My frind, then, ginthlemen, is Misther Frank Cur-r-tis--discinded from a fine family, and once possissed of large estates, all of which, be Jasus! he’s managed to ate up as clane as if dirthy acres were plum-pudding.

in or at the place that

From this reading My name, ginthlemen, is Capthain O’Bluntherbuss, of Bluntherbuss Park, Connemar-r-ra--where I shall be delighted to see ye any time ye may be afther visiting Ould Ireland and I’m at home.”

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

From this reading My frind, then, ginthlemen, is Misther Frank Cur-r-tis--discinded from a fine family, and once possissed of large estates, all of which, be Jasus! he’s managed to ate up as clane as if dirthy acres were plum-pudding.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Permit me to shake hands with you, Captain O’Blunderbuss,” said the young nobleman; “and with you also, Mr. Curtis.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading “Ginthlemen,” exclaimed the gallant Irishman, “I mane to inthroduce myself and frind to ye without any more bother or pother.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading “Ginthlemen,” exclaimed the gallant Irishman, “I mane to inthroduce myself and frind to ye without any more bother or pother.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Permit me to shake hands with you, Captain O’Blunderbuss,” said the young nobleman; “and with you also, Mr. Curtis.

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

From this reading “Permit me to shake hands with you, Captain O’Blunderbuss,” said the young nobleman; “and with you also, Mr. Curtis.