Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

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

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

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

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

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

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

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

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

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

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

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

From this reading WILLIAM CARLETON.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

without doubt or question

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

represented graphically by sketch or design or lines

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

have an existence, be extant

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

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

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading VOLUME III.

of great significance or value

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

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

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading INTRODUCTION.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading OF THE IRISH PEASANTRY.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

plural of “mode” — how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

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

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

as might be expected

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

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

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF THE IRISH PEASANTRY.

the class of peasants

From this reading OF THE IRISH PEASANTRY.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

following in time or order

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

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

From this reading OF THE IRISH PEASANTRY.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

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

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

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

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

interact in a certain way

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading VOLUME III.

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

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

which person or people

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.

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

From this reading WILLIAM CARLETON.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers--especially those of the English and Scotch--for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume.