Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading The dacentest of us went into the house for a while, taking the fiddler with us, and the rest, with the piper, staid on the green to dance, where they were soon joined by lots of the counthry people, so that in a short time there was a large number entirely.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The dinner had been cleared off, except what was before the friar, who held out wonderfully, and the beggars and shulers were clawing and scoulding one another about the divide.

later than; following

From this reading After sitting for some time within, Mary and I began, you may be sure, to get unasy, sitting palavering among a parcel of ould sober folks; so, at last, out we slipped, and the few other dacent young people that were with us, to join the dance, and shake our toe along with the rest of them.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading After sitting for some time within, Mary and I began, you may be sure, to get unasy, sitting palavering among a parcel of ould sober folks; so, at last, out we slipped, and the few other dacent young people that were with us, to join the dance, and shake our toe along with the rest of them.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading After sitting for some time within, Mary and I began, you may be sure, to get unasy, sitting palavering among a parcel of ould sober folks; so, at last, out we slipped, and the few other dacent young people that were with us, to join the dance, and shake our toe along with the rest of them.

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

From this reading “By this time the company was hard and fast at the punch, the songs, and the dancing.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The dinner had been cleared off, except what was before the friar, who held out wonderfully, and the beggars and shulers were clawing and scoulding one another about the divide.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading When we made our appearance, the flure was instantly cleared for us, and then she and I danced the _Humors of Glin_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “By this time the company was hard and fast at the punch, the songs, and the dancing.

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

From this reading After sitting for some time within, Mary and I began, you may be sure, to get unasy, sitting palavering among a parcel of ould sober folks; so, at last, out we slipped, and the few other dacent young people that were with us, to join the dance, and shake our toe along with the rest of them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The dinner had been cleared off, except what was before the friar, who held out wonderfully, and the beggars and shulers were clawing and scoulding one another about the divide.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The dinner had been cleared off, except what was before the friar, who held out wonderfully, and the beggars and shulers were clawing and scoulding one another about the divide.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading After sitting for some time within, Mary and I began, you may be sure, to get unasy, sitting palavering among a parcel of ould sober folks; so, at last, out we slipped, and the few other dacent young people that were with us, to join the dance, and shake our toe along with the rest of them.

plural of “beggar” — a pauper who lives by begging

From this reading The dinner had been cleared off, except what was before the friar, who held out wonderfully, and the beggars and shulers were clawing and scoulding one another about the divide.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “By this time the company was hard and fast at the punch, the songs, and the dancing.

-ing form of “claw” — move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging

From this reading The dinner had been cleared off, except what was before the friar, who held out wonderfully, and the beggars and shulers were clawing and scoulding one another about the divide.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading The dinner had been cleared off, except what was before the friar, who held out wonderfully, and the beggars and shulers were clawing and scoulding one another about the divide.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading “By this time the company was hard and fast at the punch, the songs, and the dancing.

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From this reading The dacentest of us went into the house for a while, taking the fiddler with us, and the rest, with the piper, staid on the green to dance, where they were soon joined by lots of the counthry people, so that in a short time there was a large number entirely.

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

From this reading After sitting for some time within, Mary and I began, you may be sure, to get unasy, sitting palavering among a parcel of ould sober folks; so, at last, out we slipped, and the few other dacent young people that were with us, to join the dance, and shake our toe along with the rest of them.

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

From this reading The dacentest of us went into the house for a while, taking the fiddler with us, and the rest, with the piper, staid on the green to dance, where they were soon joined by lots of the counthry people, so that in a short time there was a large number entirely.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading The dacentest of us went into the house for a while, taking the fiddler with us, and the rest, with the piper, staid on the green to dance, where they were soon joined by lots of the counthry people, so that in a short time there was a large number entirely.

past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way

From this reading When we made our appearance, the flure was instantly cleared for us, and then she and I danced the _Humors of Glin_.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading “By this time the company was hard and fast at the punch, the songs, and the dancing.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The dinner had been cleared off, except what was before the friar, who held out wonderfully, and the beggars and shulers were clawing and scoulding one another about the divide.

separate into parts or portions

From this reading The dinner had been cleared off, except what was before the friar, who held out wonderfully, and the beggars and shulers were clawing and scoulding one another about the divide.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The dacentest of us went into the house for a while, taking the fiddler with us, and the rest, with the piper, staid on the green to dance, where they were soon joined by lots of the counthry people, so that in a short time there was a large number entirely.

apart from; not including

From this reading The dinner had been cleared off, except what was before the friar, who held out wonderfully, and the beggars and shulers were clawing and scoulding one another about the divide.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading “By this time the company was hard and fast at the punch, the songs, and the dancing.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading After sitting for some time within, Mary and I began, you may be sure, to get unasy, sitting palavering among a parcel of ould sober folks; so, at last, out we slipped, and the few other dacent young people that were with us, to join the dance, and shake our toe along with the rest of them.

a musician who plays the violin

From this reading The dacentest of us went into the house for a while, taking the fiddler with us, and the rest, with the piper, staid on the green to dance, where they were soon joined by lots of the counthry people, so that in a short time there was a large number entirely.

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

From this reading When we made our appearance, the flure was instantly cleared for us, and then she and I danced the _Humors of Glin_.

your parents

From this reading After sitting for some time within, Mary and I began, you may be sure, to get unasy, sitting palavering among a parcel of ould sober folks; so, at last, out we slipped, and the few other dacent young people that were with us, to join the dance, and shake our toe along with the rest of them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The dacentest of us went into the house for a while, taking the fiddler with us, and the rest, with the piper, staid on the green to dance, where they were soon joined by lots of the counthry people, so that in a short time there was a large number entirely.

a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms

From this reading The dinner had been cleared off, except what was before the friar, who held out wonderfully, and the beggars and shulers were clawing and scoulding one another about the divide.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading After sitting for some time within, Mary and I began, you may be sure, to get unasy, sitting palavering among a parcel of ould sober folks; so, at last, out we slipped, and the few other dacent young people that were with us, to join the dance, and shake our toe along with the rest of them.

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

From this reading When we made our appearance, the flure was instantly cleared for us, and then she and I danced the _Humors of Glin_.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The dacentest of us went into the house for a while, taking the fiddler with us, and the rest, with the piper, staid on the green to dance, where they were soon joined by lots of the counthry people, so that in a short time there was a large number entirely.

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

From this reading The dinner had been cleared off, except what was before the friar, who held out wonderfully, and the beggars and shulers were clawing and scoulding one another about the divide.

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

From this reading “By this time the company was hard and fast at the punch, the songs, and the dancing.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The dinner had been cleared off, except what was before the friar, who held out wonderfully, and the beggars and shulers were clawing and scoulding one another about the divide.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The dacentest of us went into the house for a while, taking the fiddler with us, and the rest, with the piper, staid on the green to dance, where they were soon joined by lots of the counthry people, so that in a short time there was a large number entirely.

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

From this reading When we made our appearance, the flure was instantly cleared for us, and then she and I danced the _Humors of Glin_.

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

From this reading After sitting for some time within, Mary and I began, you may be sure, to get unasy, sitting palavering among a parcel of ould sober folks; so, at last, out we slipped, and the few other dacent young people that were with us, to join the dance, and shake our toe along with the rest of them.

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

From this reading The dacentest of us went into the house for a while, taking the fiddler with us, and the rest, with the piper, staid on the green to dance, where they were soon joined by lots of the counthry people, so that in a short time there was a large number entirely.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading When we made our appearance, the flure was instantly cleared for us, and then she and I danced the _Humors of Glin_.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The dacentest of us went into the house for a while, taking the fiddler with us, and the rest, with the piper, staid on the green to dance, where they were soon joined by lots of the counthry people, so that in a short time there was a large number entirely.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading After sitting for some time within, Mary and I began, you may be sure, to get unasy, sitting palavering among a parcel of ould sober folks; so, at last, out we slipped, and the few other dacent young people that were with us, to join the dance, and shake our toe along with the rest of them.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading The dacentest of us went into the house for a while, taking the fiddler with us, and the rest, with the piper, staid on the green to dance, where they were soon joined by lots of the counthry people, so that in a short time there was a large number entirely.

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

From this reading The dacentest of us went into the house for a while, taking the fiddler with us, and the rest, with the piper, staid on the green to dance, where they were soon joined by lots of the counthry people, so that in a short time there was a large number entirely.

immediately past

From this reading After sitting for some time within, Mary and I began, you may be sure, to get unasy, sitting palavering among a parcel of ould sober folks; so, at last, out we slipped, and the few other dacent young people that were with us, to join the dance, and shake our toe along with the rest of them.

a large number or amount

From this reading The dacentest of us went into the house for a while, taking the fiddler with us, and the rest, with the piper, staid on the green to dance, where they were soon joined by lots of the counthry people, so that in a short time there was a large number entirely.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading When we made our appearance, the flure was instantly cleared for us, and then she and I danced the _Humors of Glin_.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading After sitting for some time within, Mary and I began, you may be sure, to get unasy, sitting palavering among a parcel of ould sober folks; so, at last, out we slipped, and the few other dacent young people that were with us, to join the dance, and shake our toe along with the rest of them.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading After sitting for some time within, Mary and I began, you may be sure, to get unasy, sitting palavering among a parcel of ould sober folks; so, at last, out we slipped, and the few other dacent young people that were with us, to join the dance, and shake our toe along with the rest of them.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The dacentest of us went into the house for a while, taking the fiddler with us, and the rest, with the piper, staid on the green to dance, where they were soon joined by lots of the counthry people, so that in a short time there was a large number entirely.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The dacentest of us went into the house for a while, taking the fiddler with us, and the rest, with the piper, staid on the green to dance, where they were soon joined by lots of the counthry people, so that in a short time there was a large number entirely.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The dinner had been cleared off, except what was before the friar, who held out wonderfully, and the beggars and shulers were clawing and scoulding one another about the divide.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The dacentest of us went into the house for a while, taking the fiddler with us, and the rest, with the piper, staid on the green to dance, where they were soon joined by lots of the counthry people, so that in a short time there was a large number entirely.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The dinner had been cleared off, except what was before the friar, who held out wonderfully, and the beggars and shulers were clawing and scoulding one another about the divide.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading After sitting for some time within, Mary and I began, you may be sure, to get unasy, sitting palavering among a parcel of ould sober folks; so, at last, out we slipped, and the few other dacent young people that were with us, to join the dance, and shake our toe along with the rest of them.

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

From this reading After sitting for some time within, Mary and I began, you may be sure, to get unasy, sitting palavering among a parcel of ould sober folks; so, at last, out we slipped, and the few other dacent young people that were with us, to join the dance, and shake our toe along with the rest of them.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading After sitting for some time within, Mary and I began, you may be sure, to get unasy, sitting palavering among a parcel of ould sober folks; so, at last, out we slipped, and the few other dacent young people that were with us, to join the dance, and shake our toe along with the rest of them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The dinner had been cleared off, except what was before the friar, who held out wonderfully, and the beggars and shulers were clawing and scoulding one another about the divide.

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

From this reading After sitting for some time within, Mary and I began, you may be sure, to get unasy, sitting palavering among a parcel of ould sober folks; so, at last, out we slipped, and the few other dacent young people that were with us, to join the dance, and shake our toe along with the rest of them.

a wrapped container

From this reading After sitting for some time within, Mary and I began, you may be sure, to get unasy, sitting palavering among a parcel of ould sober folks; so, at last, out we slipped, and the few other dacent young people that were with us, to join the dance, and shake our toe along with the rest of them.

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

From this reading The dacentest of us went into the house for a while, taking the fiddler with us, and the rest, with the piper, staid on the green to dance, where they were soon joined by lots of the counthry people, so that in a short time there was a large number entirely.

someone who plays the bagpipe

From this reading The dacentest of us went into the house for a while, taking the fiddler with us, and the rest, with the piper, staid on the green to dance, where they were soon joined by lots of the counthry people, so that in a short time there was a large number entirely.

deliver a quick blow to

From this reading “By this time the company was hard and fast at the punch, the songs, and the dancing.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The dacentest of us went into the house for a while, taking the fiddler with us, and the rest, with the piper, staid on the green to dance, where they were soon joined by lots of the counthry people, so that in a short time there was a large number entirely.

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

From this reading The dinner had been cleared off, except what was before the friar, who held out wonderfully, and the beggars and shulers were clawing and scoulding one another about the divide.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading After sitting for some time within, Mary and I began, you may be sure, to get unasy, sitting palavering among a parcel of ould sober folks; so, at last, out we slipped, and the few other dacent young people that were with us, to join the dance, and shake our toe along with the rest of them.

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

From this reading When we made our appearance, the flure was instantly cleared for us, and then she and I danced the _Humors of Glin_.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The dacentest of us went into the house for a while, taking the fiddler with us, and the rest, with the piper, staid on the green to dance, where they were soon joined by lots of the counthry people, so that in a short time there was a large number entirely.

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

From this reading The dinner had been cleared off, except what was before the friar, who held out wonderfully, and the beggars and shulers were clawing and scoulding one another about the divide.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading After sitting for some time within, Mary and I began, you may be sure, to get unasy, sitting palavering among a parcel of ould sober folks; so, at last, out we slipped, and the few other dacent young people that were with us, to join the dance, and shake our toe along with the rest of them.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading After sitting for some time within, Mary and I began, you may be sure, to get unasy, sitting palavering among a parcel of ould sober folks; so, at last, out we slipped, and the few other dacent young people that were with us, to join the dance, and shake our toe along with the rest of them.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The dacentest of us went into the house for a while, taking the fiddler with us, and the rest, with the piper, staid on the green to dance, where they were soon joined by lots of the counthry people, so that in a short time there was a large number entirely.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading After sitting for some time within, Mary and I began, you may be sure, to get unasy, sitting palavering among a parcel of ould sober folks; so, at last, out we slipped, and the few other dacent young people that were with us, to join the dance, and shake our toe along with the rest of them.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading After sitting for some time within, Mary and I began, you may be sure, to get unasy, sitting palavering among a parcel of ould sober folks; so, at last, out we slipped, and the few other dacent young people that were with us, to join the dance, and shake our toe along with the rest of them.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading “By this time the company was hard and fast at the punch, the songs, and the dancing.

in the near future

From this reading The dacentest of us went into the house for a while, taking the fiddler with us, and the rest, with the piper, staid on the green to dance, where they were soon joined by lots of the counthry people, so that in a short time there was a large number entirely.

characterized by dignity and propriety

From this reading The dacentest of us went into the house for a while, taking the fiddler with us, and the rest, with the piper, staid on the green to dance, where they were soon joined by lots of the counthry people, so that in a short time there was a large number entirely.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading After sitting for some time within, Mary and I began, you may be sure, to get unasy, sitting palavering among a parcel of ould sober folks; so, at last, out we slipped, and the few other dacent young people that were with us, to join the dance, and shake our toe along with the rest of them.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading The dacentest of us went into the house for a while, taking the fiddler with us, and the rest, with the piper, staid on the green to dance, where they were soon joined by lots of the counthry people, so that in a short time there was a large number entirely.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The dacentest of us went into the house for a while, taking the fiddler with us, and the rest, with the piper, staid on the green to dance, where they were soon joined by lots of the counthry people, so that in a short time there was a large number entirely.

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

From this reading “By this time the company was hard and fast at the punch, the songs, and the dancing.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading After sitting for some time within, Mary and I began, you may be sure, to get unasy, sitting palavering among a parcel of ould sober folks; so, at last, out we slipped, and the few other dacent young people that were with us, to join the dance, and shake our toe along with the rest of them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading When we made our appearance, the flure was instantly cleared for us, and then she and I danced the _Humors of Glin_.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The dacentest of us went into the house for a while, taking the fiddler with us, and the rest, with the piper, staid on the green to dance, where they were soon joined by lots of the counthry people, so that in a short time there was a large number entirely.

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

From this reading The dacentest of us went into the house for a while, taking the fiddler with us, and the rest, with the piper, staid on the green to dance, where they were soon joined by lots of the counthry people, so that in a short time there was a large number entirely.

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

From this reading “By this time the company was hard and fast at the punch, the songs, and the dancing.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “By this time the company was hard and fast at the punch, the songs, and the dancing.

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

From this reading The dacentest of us went into the house for a while, taking the fiddler with us, and the rest, with the piper, staid on the green to dance, where they were soon joined by lots of the counthry people, so that in a short time there was a large number entirely.

one of the digits of the foot

From this reading After sitting for some time within, Mary and I began, you may be sure, to get unasy, sitting palavering among a parcel of ould sober folks; so, at last, out we slipped, and the few other dacent young people that were with us, to join the dance, and shake our toe along with the rest of them.

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

From this reading After sitting for some time within, Mary and I began, you may be sure, to get unasy, sitting palavering among a parcel of ould sober folks; so, at last, out we slipped, and the few other dacent young people that were with us, to join the dance, and shake our toe along with the rest of them.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The dacentest of us went into the house for a while, taking the fiddler with us, and the rest, with the piper, staid on the green to dance, where they were soon joined by lots of the counthry people, so that in a short time there was a large number entirely.

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

From this reading “By this time the company was hard and fast at the punch, the songs, and the dancing.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading After sitting for some time within, Mary and I began, you may be sure, to get unasy, sitting palavering among a parcel of ould sober folks; so, at last, out we slipped, and the few other dacent young people that were with us, to join the dance, and shake our toe along with the rest of them.

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

From this reading The dacentest of us went into the house for a while, taking the fiddler with us, and the rest, with the piper, staid on the green to dance, where they were soon joined by lots of the counthry people, so that in a short time there was a large number entirely.

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

From this reading The dinner had been cleared off, except what was before the friar, who held out wonderfully, and the beggars and shulers were clawing and scoulding one another about the divide.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The dinner had been cleared off, except what was before the friar, who held out wonderfully, and the beggars and shulers were clawing and scoulding one another about the divide.

at the time that

From this reading When we made our appearance, the flure was instantly cleared for us, and then she and I danced the _Humors of Glin_.

in or at the place that

From this reading The dacentest of us went into the house for a while, taking the fiddler with us, and the rest, with the piper, staid on the green to dance, where they were soon joined by lots of the counthry people, so that in a short time there was a large number entirely.

during the time that

From this reading The dacentest of us went into the house for a while, taking the fiddler with us, and the rest, with the piper, staid on the green to dance, where they were soon joined by lots of the counthry people, so that in a short time there was a large number entirely.

which person or people

From this reading The dinner had been cleared off, except what was before the friar, who held out wonderfully, and the beggars and shulers were clawing and scoulding one another about the divide.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The dacentest of us went into the house for a while, taking the fiddler with us, and the rest, with the piper, staid on the green to dance, where they were soon joined by lots of the counthry people, so that in a short time there was a large number entirely.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading After sitting for some time within, Mary and I began, you may be sure, to get unasy, sitting palavering among a parcel of ould sober folks; so, at last, out we slipped, and the few other dacent young people that were with us, to join the dance, and shake our toe along with the rest of them.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading The dinner had been cleared off, except what was before the friar, who held out wonderfully, and the beggars and shulers were clawing and scoulding one another about the divide.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading After sitting for some time within, Mary and I began, you may be sure, to get unasy, sitting palavering among a parcel of ould sober folks; so, at last, out we slipped, and the few other dacent young people that were with us, to join the dance, and shake our toe along with the rest of them.

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

From this reading After sitting for some time within, Mary and I began, you may be sure, to get unasy, sitting palavering among a parcel of ould sober folks; so, at last, out we slipped, and the few other dacent young people that were with us, to join the dance, and shake our toe along with the rest of them.