used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The night was far advanced as the doctor arrived at the O'Donoghue's house, drenched with rain, and fatigued by the badness of the roads, where his gig was often compelled to proceed for above a mile at a foot pace.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The night was far advanced as the doctor arrived at the O'Donoghue's house, drenched with rain, and fatigued by the badness of the roads, where his gig was often compelled to proceed for above a mile at a foot pace.
acerbitynoun
a sharp bitterness
From this reading Doctor Roach was not in the most bland of tempers as he reached his destination; and, of a verity, his was a nature that stood not in any need of increased acerbity.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The night was far advanced as the doctor arrived at the O'Donoghue's house, drenched with rain, and fatigued by the badness of the roads, where his gig was often compelled to proceed for above a mile at a foot pace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The night was far advanced as the doctor arrived at the O'Donoghue's house, drenched with rain, and fatigued by the badness of the roads, where his gig was often compelled to proceed for above a mile at a foot pace.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The habits, popular enough in one generation, survive as eccentricities in another, and are extinct in a third.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Doctor Roach was not in the most bland of tempers as he reached his destination; and, of a verity, his was a nature that stood not in any need of increased acerbity.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The habits, popular enough in one generation, survive as eccentricities in another, and are extinct in a third.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The night was far advanced as the doctor arrived at the O'Donoghue's house, drenched with rain, and fatigued by the badness of the roads, where his gig was often compelled to proceed for above a mile at a foot pace.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The night was far advanced as the doctor arrived at the O'Donoghue's house, drenched with rain, and fatigued by the badness of the roads, where his gig was often compelled to proceed for above a mile at a foot pace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The night was far advanced as the doctor arrived at the O'Donoghue's house, drenched with rain, and fatigued by the badness of the roads, where his gig was often compelled to proceed for above a mile at a foot pace.
badnessnounUS /ˈbædnəs/
that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency
From this reading The night was far advanced as the doctor arrived at the O'Donoghue's house, drenched with rain, and fatigued by the badness of the roads, where his gig was often compelled to proceed for above a mile at a foot pace.
blandadjectiveUS /blænd/
lacking taste or flavor or tang
From this reading Doctor Roach was not in the most bland of tempers as he reached his destination; and, of a verity, his was a nature that stood not in any need of increased acerbity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The doctor was a type of a race at one time very general, but now, it is hard to say wherefore, nearly extinct in Ireland.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The night was far advanced as the doctor arrived at the O'Donoghue's house, drenched with rain, and fatigued by the badness of the roads, where his gig was often compelled to proceed for above a mile at a foot pace.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading But so it is; the fruits of the earth change not in course of years more strikingly, than the fashions of men's minds.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading The night was far advanced as the doctor arrived at the O'Donoghue's house, drenched with rain, and fatigued by the badness of the roads, where his gig was often compelled to proceed for above a mile at a foot pace.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But so it is; the fruits of the earth change not in course of years more strikingly, than the fashions of men's minds.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading Doctor Roach was not in the most bland of tempers as he reached his destination; and, of a verity, his was a nature that stood not in any need of increased acerbity.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The night was far advanced as the doctor arrived at the O'Donoghue's house, drenched with rain, and fatigued by the badness of the roads, where his gig was often compelled to proceed for above a mile at a foot pace.
drenchedadjectiveUS /drentʃt/
abundantly covered or supplied with; often used in combination
From this reading The night was far advanced as the doctor arrived at the O'Donoghue's house, drenched with rain, and fatigued by the badness of the roads, where his gig was often compelled to proceed for above a mile at a foot pace.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading But so it is; the fruits of the earth change not in course of years more strikingly, than the fashions of men's minds.
eccentricitiesnounUS /ˌeksenˈtrɪsɪtiz/
plural of “eccentricity” — strange and unconventional behavior
From this reading The habits, popular enough in one generation, survive as eccentricities in another, and are extinct in a third.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The habits, popular enough in one generation, survive as eccentricities in another, and are extinct in a third.
extinctadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/
no longer in existence; lost or especially having died out leaving no living representatives
From this reading The doctor was a type of a race at one time very general, but now, it is hard to say wherefore, nearly extinct in Ireland.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The night was far advanced as the doctor arrived at the O'Donoghue's house, drenched with rain, and fatigued by the badness of the roads, where his gig was often compelled to proceed for above a mile at a foot pace.
fashionsnounUS /ˈfæʃənz/
plural of “fashion” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But so it is; the fruits of the earth change not in course of years more strikingly, than the fashions of men's minds.
fatiguedadjectiveUS /fəˈtiːɡd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading The night was far advanced as the doctor arrived at the O'Donoghue's house, drenched with rain, and fatigued by the badness of the roads, where his gig was often compelled to proceed for above a mile at a foot pace.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The night was far advanced as the doctor arrived at the O'Donoghue's house, drenched with rain, and fatigued by the badness of the roads, where his gig was often compelled to proceed for above a mile at a foot pace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The night was far advanced as the doctor arrived at the O'Donoghue's house, drenched with rain, and fatigued by the badness of the roads, where his gig was often compelled to proceed for above a mile at a foot pace.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading But so it is; the fruits of the earth change not in course of years more strikingly, than the fashions of men's minds.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The doctor was a type of a race at one time very general, but now, it is hard to say wherefore, nearly extinct in Ireland.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading The habits, popular enough in one generation, survive as eccentricities in another, and are extinct in a third.
gignounUS /ɡɪɡ/
long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
From this reading The night was far advanced as the doctor arrived at the O'Donoghue's house, drenched with rain, and fatigued by the badness of the roads, where his gig was often compelled to proceed for above a mile at a foot pace.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading The habits, popular enough in one generation, survive as eccentricities in another, and are extinct in a third.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The doctor was a type of a race at one time very general, but now, it is hard to say wherefore, nearly extinct in Ireland.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Doctor Roach was not in the most bland of tempers as he reached his destination; and, of a verity, his was a nature that stood not in any need of increased acerbity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The night was far advanced as the doctor arrived at the O'Donoghue's house, drenched with rain, and fatigued by the badness of the roads, where his gig was often compelled to proceed for above a mile at a foot pace.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The night was far advanced as the doctor arrived at the O'Donoghue's house, drenched with rain, and fatigued by the badness of the roads, where his gig was often compelled to proceed for above a mile at a foot pace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Doctor Roach was not in the most bland of tempers as he reached his destination; and, of a verity, his was a nature that stood not in any need of increased acerbity.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Doctor Roach was not in the most bland of tempers as he reached his destination; and, of a verity, his was a nature that stood not in any need of increased acerbity.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading The doctor was a type of a race at one time very general, but now, it is hard to say wherefore, nearly extinct in Ireland.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The doctor was a type of a race at one time very general, but now, it is hard to say wherefore, nearly extinct in Ireland.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The doctor was a type of a race at one time very general, but now, it is hard to say wherefore, nearly extinct in Ireland.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading But so it is; the fruits of the earth change not in course of years more strikingly, than the fashions of men's minds.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The night was far advanced as the doctor arrived at the O'Donoghue's house, drenched with rain, and fatigued by the badness of the roads, where his gig was often compelled to proceed for above a mile at a foot pace.
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 But so it is; the fruits of the earth change not in course of years more strikingly, than the fashions of men's minds.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But so it is; the fruits of the earth change not in course of years more strikingly, than the fashions of men's minds.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Doctor Roach was not in the most bland of tempers as he reached his destination; and, of a verity, his was a nature that stood not in any need of increased acerbity.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Doctor Roach was not in the most bland of tempers as he reached his destination; and, of a verity, his was a nature that stood not in any need of increased acerbity.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The doctor was a type of a race at one time very general, but now, it is hard to say wherefore, nearly extinct in Ireland.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Doctor Roach was not in the most bland of tempers as he reached his destination; and, of a verity, his was a nature that stood not in any need of increased acerbity.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night was far advanced as the doctor arrived at the O'Donoghue's house, drenched with rain, and fatigued by the badness of the roads, where his gig was often compelled to proceed for above a mile at a foot pace.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Doctor Roach was not in the most bland of tempers as he reached his destination; and, of a verity, his was a nature that stood not in any need of increased acerbity.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The doctor was a type of a race at one time very general, but now, it is hard to say wherefore, nearly extinct in Ireland.
O'Donoghue's
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From this reading The night was far advanced as the doctor arrived at the O'Donoghue's house, drenched with rain, and fatigued by the badness of the roads, where his gig was often compelled to proceed for above a mile at a foot pace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The night was far advanced as the doctor arrived at the O'Donoghue's house, drenched with rain, and fatigued by the badness of the roads, where his gig was often compelled to proceed for above a mile at a foot pace.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The night was far advanced as the doctor arrived at the O'Donoghue's house, drenched with rain, and fatigued by the badness of the roads, where his gig was often compelled to proceed for above a mile at a foot pace.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The doctor was a type of a race at one time very general, but now, it is hard to say wherefore, nearly extinct in Ireland.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The night was far advanced as the doctor arrived at the O'Donoghue's house, drenched with rain, and fatigued by the badness of the roads, where his gig was often compelled to proceed for above a mile at a foot pace.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading The habits, popular enough in one generation, survive as eccentricities in another, and are extinct in a third.
continue talking
From this reading The night was far advanced as the doctor arrived at the O'Donoghue's house, drenched with rain, and fatigued by the badness of the roads, where his gig was often compelled to proceed for above a mile at a foot pace.
any competition
From this reading The doctor was a type of a race at one time very general, but now, it is hard to say wherefore, nearly extinct in Ireland.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The night was far advanced as the doctor arrived at the O'Donoghue's house, drenched with rain, and fatigued by the badness of the roads, where his gig was often compelled to proceed for above a mile at a foot pace.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Doctor Roach was not in the most bland of tempers as he reached his destination; and, of a verity, his was a nature that stood not in any need of increased acerbity.
RoachnounUS /roʊtʃ/
a roll of hair brushed back from the forehead
From this reading Doctor Roach was not in the most bland of tempers as he reached his destination; and, of a verity, his was a nature that stood not in any need of increased acerbity.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading The night was far advanced as the doctor arrived at the O'Donoghue's house, drenched with rain, and fatigued by the badness of the roads, where his gig was often compelled to proceed for above a mile at a foot pace.
express in words
From this reading The doctor was a type of a race at one time very general, but now, it is hard to say wherefore, nearly extinct in Ireland.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But so it is; the fruits of the earth change not in course of years more strikingly, than the fashions of men's minds.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Doctor Roach was not in the most bland of tempers as he reached his destination; and, of a verity, his was a nature that stood not in any need of increased acerbity.
strikinglyadverbUS /ˈstraɪkɪŋli/
in a striking manner
From this reading But so it is; the fruits of the earth change not in course of years more strikingly, than the fashions of men's minds.
surviveverbUS /sərˈvaɪv/
continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading The habits, popular enough in one generation, survive as eccentricities in another, and are extinct in a third.
tempersnounUS /ˈtempərz/
plural of “temper” — a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Doctor Roach was not in the most bland of tempers as he reached his destination; and, of a verity, his was a nature that stood not in any need of increased acerbity.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But so it is; the fruits of the earth change not in course of years more strikingly, than the fashions of men's minds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Doctor Roach was not in the most bland of tempers as he reached his destination; and, of a verity, his was a nature that stood not in any need of increased acerbity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The night was far advanced as the doctor arrived at the O'Donoghue's house, drenched with rain, and fatigued by the badness of the roads, where his gig was often compelled to proceed for above a mile at a foot pace.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The habits, popular enough in one generation, survive as eccentricities in another, and are extinct in a third.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The doctor was a type of a race at one time very general, but now, it is hard to say wherefore, nearly extinct in Ireland.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The night was far advanced as the doctor arrived at the O'Donoghue's house, drenched with rain, and fatigued by the badness of the roads, where his gig was often compelled to proceed for above a mile at a foot pace.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading The doctor was a type of a race at one time very general, but now, it is hard to say wherefore, nearly extinct in Ireland.
veritynounUS /ˈverəti/
conformity to reality or actuality
From this reading Doctor Roach was not in the most bland of tempers as he reached his destination; and, of a verity, his was a nature that stood not in any need of increased acerbity.
precisely as stated
From this reading The doctor was a type of a race at one time very general, but now, it is hard to say wherefore, nearly extinct in Ireland.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The night was far advanced as the doctor arrived at the O'Donoghue's house, drenched with rain, and fatigued by the badness of the roads, where his gig was often compelled to proceed for above a mile at a foot pace.
in or at the place that
From this reading The night was far advanced as the doctor arrived at the O'Donoghue's house, drenched with rain, and fatigued by the badness of the roads, where his gig was often compelled to proceed for above a mile at a foot pace.
whereforeadverbUS /werˈfɔːr/
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading The doctor was a type of a race at one time very general, but now, it is hard to say wherefore, nearly extinct in Ireland.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The night was far advanced as the doctor arrived at the O'Donoghue's house, drenched with rain, and fatigued by the badness of the roads, where his gig was often compelled to proceed for above a mile at a foot pace.
a late time of life
From this reading But so it is; the fruits of the earth change not in course of years more strikingly, than the fashions of men's minds.
