used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We must beg of our reader to retrace his steps once more to the valley of Glenflesk, but only for a fleeting moment.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The sound of Mark's voice, raised above its ordinary pitch, warned him that his mission might not be without danger, if perchance any thing on his part might offend the youth.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading It was an account of debtor and creditor then with him, how he should act; on the one side lay the penalties, on the other the rewards of his venture--how was he to escape the one and secure the other?
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading It was an account of debtor and creditor then with him, how he should act; on the one side lay the penalties, on the other the rewards of his venture--how was he to escape the one and secure the other?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an account of debtor and creditor then with him, how he should act; on the one side lay the penalties, on the other the rewards of his venture--how was he to escape the one and secure the other?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When last we left Carrig-na-curra it was at night, the party were at supper in the old tower, and Kerry stood outside, rehearsing to himself for the tenth time the manner in which he should open his communication.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The sound of Mark's voice, raised above its ordinary pitch, warned him that his mission might not be without danger, if perchance any thing on his part might offend the youth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When last we left Carrig-na-curra it was at night, the party were at supper in the old tower, and Kerry stood outside, rehearsing to himself for the tenth time the manner in which he should open his communication.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The sound of Mark's voice, raised above its ordinary pitch, warned him that his mission might not be without danger, if perchance any thing on his part might offend the youth.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading We must beg of our reader to retrace his steps once more to the valley of Glenflesk, but only for a fleeting moment.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading None knew better than Kerry the violent temper of the young O'Donoghue, and how little restraint he ever put upon any scheme he thought of to vent his humour on him who crossed him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We must beg of our reader to retrace his steps once more to the valley of Glenflesk, but only for a fleeting moment.
Carrig-na-curra
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From this reading When last we left Carrig-na-curra it was at night, the party were at supper in the old tower, and Kerry stood outside, rehearsing to himself for the tenth time the manner in which he should open his communication.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading When last we left Carrig-na-curra it was at night, the party were at supper in the old tower, and Kerry stood outside, rehearsing to himself for the tenth time the manner in which he should open his communication.
creditornounUS /ˈkredətər/
a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists
From this reading It was an account of debtor and creditor then with him, how he should act; on the one side lay the penalties, on the other the rewards of his venture--how was he to escape the one and secure the other?
placed crosswise
From this reading None knew better than Kerry the violent temper of the young O'Donoghue, and how little restraint he ever put upon any scheme he thought of to vent his humour on him who crossed him.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The sound of Mark's voice, raised above its ordinary pitch, warned him that his mission might not be without danger, if perchance any thing on his part might offend the youth.
debtornounUS /ˈdetər/
a person who owes a creditor; someone who has the obligation of paying a debt
From this reading It was an account of debtor and creditor then with him, how he should act; on the one side lay the penalties, on the other the rewards of his venture--how was he to escape the one and secure the other?
the act of escaping physically
From this reading It was an account of debtor and creditor then with him, how he should act; on the one side lay the penalties, on the other the rewards of his venture--how was he to escape the one and secure the other?
at any time
From this reading None knew better than Kerry the violent temper of the young O'Donoghue, and how little restraint he ever put upon any scheme he thought of to vent his humour on him who crossed him.
fleetingadjectiveUS /ˈfliːtɪŋ/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading We must beg of our reader to retrace his steps once more to the valley of Glenflesk, but only for a fleeting moment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We must beg of our reader to retrace his steps once more to the valley of Glenflesk, but only for a fleeting moment.
Glenflesk
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From this reading We must beg of our reader to retrace his steps once more to the valley of Glenflesk, but only for a fleeting moment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When last we left Carrig-na-curra it was at night, the party were at supper in the old tower, and Kerry stood outside, rehearsing to himself for the tenth time the manner in which he should open his communication.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The sound of Mark's voice, raised above its ordinary pitch, warned him that his mission might not be without danger, if perchance any thing on his part might offend the youth.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When last we left Carrig-na-curra it was at night, the party were at supper in the old tower, and Kerry stood outside, rehearsing to himself for the tenth time the manner in which he should open his communication.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We must beg of our reader to retrace his steps once more to the valley of Glenflesk, but only for a fleeting moment.
how
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From this reading None knew better than Kerry the violent temper of the young O'Donoghue, and how little restraint he ever put upon any scheme he thought of to vent his humour on him who crossed him.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading None knew better than Kerry the violent temper of the young O'Donoghue, and how little restraint he ever put upon any scheme he thought of to vent his humour on him who crossed him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The sound of Mark's voice, raised above its ordinary pitch, warned him that his mission might not be without danger, if perchance any thing on his part might offend the youth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When last we left Carrig-na-curra it was at night, the party were at supper in the old tower, and Kerry stood outside, rehearsing to himself for the tenth time the manner in which he should open his communication.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When last we left Carrig-na-curra it was at night, the party were at supper in the old tower, and Kerry stood outside, rehearsing to himself for the tenth time the manner in which he should open his communication.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The sound of Mark's voice, raised above its ordinary pitch, warned him that his mission might not be without danger, if perchance any thing on his part might offend the youth.
Kerry
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From this reading When last we left Carrig-na-curra it was at night, the party were at supper in the old tower, and Kerry stood outside, rehearsing to himself for the tenth time the manner in which he should open his communication.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading None knew better than Kerry the violent temper of the young O'Donoghue, and how little restraint he ever put upon any scheme he thought of to vent his humour on him who crossed him.
immediately past
From this reading When last we left Carrig-na-curra it was at night, the party were at supper in the old tower, and Kerry stood outside, rehearsing to himself for the tenth time the manner in which he should open his communication.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was an account of debtor and creditor then with him, how he should act; on the one side lay the penalties, on the other the rewards of his venture--how was he to escape the one and secure the other?
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When last we left Carrig-na-curra it was at night, the party were at supper in the old tower, and Kerry stood outside, rehearsing to himself for the tenth time the manner in which he should open his communication.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading None knew better than Kerry the violent temper of the young O'Donoghue, and how little restraint he ever put upon any scheme he thought of to vent his humour on him who crossed him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When last we left Carrig-na-curra it was at night, the party were at supper in the old tower, and Kerry stood outside, rehearsing to himself for the tenth time the manner in which he should open his communication.
Mark'snounUS /mɑːrks/
possessive form of “mark” — a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading The sound of Mark's voice, raised above its ordinary pitch, warned him that his mission might not be without danger, if perchance any thing on his part might offend the youth.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The sound of Mark's voice, raised above its ordinary pitch, warned him that his mission might not be without danger, if perchance any thing on his part might offend the youth.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading The sound of Mark's voice, raised above its ordinary pitch, warned him that his mission might not be without danger, if perchance any thing on his part might offend the youth.
a particular point in time
From this reading We must beg of our reader to retrace his steps once more to the valley of Glenflesk, but only for a fleeting moment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We must beg of our reader to retrace his steps once more to the valley of Glenflesk, but only for a fleeting moment.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We must beg of our reader to retrace his steps once more to the valley of Glenflesk, but only for a fleeting moment.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When last we left Carrig-na-curra it was at night, the party were at supper in the old tower, and Kerry stood outside, rehearsing to himself for the tenth time the manner in which he should open his communication.
not one, and not any
From this reading None knew better than Kerry the violent temper of the young O'Donoghue, and how little restraint he ever put upon any scheme he thought of to vent his humour on him who crossed him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sound of Mark's voice, raised above its ordinary pitch, warned him that his mission might not be without danger, if perchance any thing on his part might offend the youth.
O'Donoghue
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From this reading None knew better than Kerry the violent temper of the young O'Donoghue, and how little restraint he ever put upon any scheme he thought of to vent his humour on him who crossed him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We must beg of our reader to retrace his steps once more to the valley of Glenflesk, but only for a fleeting moment.
offendverbUS /əˈfend/
cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading The sound of Mark's voice, raised above its ordinary pitch, warned him that his mission might not be without danger, if perchance any thing on his part might offend the youth.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When last we left Carrig-na-curra it was at night, the party were at supper in the old tower, and Kerry stood outside, rehearsing to himself for the tenth time the manner in which he should open his communication.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sound of Mark's voice, raised above its ordinary pitch, warned him that his mission might not be without danger, if perchance any thing on his part might offend the youth.
on one occasion
From this reading We must beg of our reader to retrace his steps once more to the valley of Glenflesk, but only for a fleeting moment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was an account of debtor and creditor then with him, how he should act; on the one side lay the penalties, on the other the rewards of his venture--how was he to escape the one and secure the other?
and nothing more
From this reading We must beg of our reader to retrace his steps once more to the valley of Glenflesk, but only for a fleeting moment.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading When last we left Carrig-na-curra it was at night, the party were at supper in the old tower, and Kerry stood outside, rehearsing to himself for the tenth time the manner in which he should open his communication.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The sound of Mark's voice, raised above its ordinary pitch, warned him that his mission might not be without danger, if perchance any thing on his part might offend the youth.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was an account of debtor and creditor then with him, how he should act; on the one side lay the penalties, on the other the rewards of his venture--how was he to escape the one and secure the other?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We must beg of our reader to retrace his steps once more to the valley of Glenflesk, but only for a fleeting moment.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading When last we left Carrig-na-curra it was at night, the party were at supper in the old tower, and Kerry stood outside, rehearsing to himself for the tenth time the manner in which he should open his communication.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The sound of Mark's voice, raised above its ordinary pitch, warned him that his mission might not be without danger, if perchance any thing on his part might offend the youth.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading When last we left Carrig-na-curra it was at night, the party were at supper in the old tower, and Kerry stood outside, rehearsing to himself for the tenth time the manner in which he should open his communication.
penaltiesnounUS /ˈpenəltiz/
plural of “penalty” — the act of punishing
From this reading It was an account of debtor and creditor then with him, how he should act; on the one side lay the penalties, on the other the rewards of his venture--how was he to escape the one and secure the other?
perchanceadverbUS /pərˈtʃæns/
through chance
From this reading The sound of Mark's voice, raised above its ordinary pitch, warned him that his mission might not be without danger, if perchance any thing on his part might offend the youth.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading The sound of Mark's voice, raised above its ordinary pitch, warned him that his mission might not be without danger, if perchance any thing on his part might offend the youth.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading None knew better than Kerry the violent temper of the young O'Donoghue, and how little restraint he ever put upon any scheme he thought of to vent his humour on him who crossed him.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The sound of Mark's voice, raised above its ordinary pitch, warned him that his mission might not be without danger, if perchance any thing on his part might offend the youth.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading We must beg of our reader to retrace his steps once more to the valley of Glenflesk, but only for a fleeting moment.
rehearsingverbUS /rɪˈhɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal
From this reading When last we left Carrig-na-curra it was at night, the party were at supper in the old tower, and Kerry stood outside, rehearsing to himself for the tenth time the manner in which he should open his communication.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading None knew better than Kerry the violent temper of the young O'Donoghue, and how little restraint he ever put upon any scheme he thought of to vent his humour on him who crossed him.
retraceverbUS /riˈtreɪs/
to go back over again
From this reading We must beg of our reader to retrace his steps once more to the valley of Glenflesk, but only for a fleeting moment.
rewardsnounUS /rɪˈwɔːrdz/
plural of “reward” — a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading It was an account of debtor and creditor then with him, how he should act; on the one side lay the penalties, on the other the rewards of his venture--how was he to escape the one and secure the other?
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading None knew better than Kerry the violent temper of the young O'Donoghue, and how little restraint he ever put upon any scheme he thought of to vent his humour on him who crossed him.
get by special effort
From this reading It was an account of debtor and creditor then with him, how he should act; on the one side lay the penalties, on the other the rewards of his venture--how was he to escape the one and secure the other?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading When last we left Carrig-na-curra it was at night, the party were at supper in the old tower, and Kerry stood outside, rehearsing to himself for the tenth time the manner in which he should open his communication.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was an account of debtor and creditor then with him, how he should act; on the one side lay the penalties, on the other the rewards of his venture--how was he to escape the one and secure the other?
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The sound of Mark's voice, raised above its ordinary pitch, warned him that his mission might not be without danger, if perchance any thing on his part might offend the youth.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading We must beg of our reader to retrace his steps once more to the valley of Glenflesk, but only for a fleeting moment.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading When last we left Carrig-na-curra it was at night, the party were at supper in the old tower, and Kerry stood outside, rehearsing to himself for the tenth time the manner in which he should open his communication.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading When last we left Carrig-na-curra it was at night, the party were at supper in the old tower, and Kerry stood outside, rehearsing to himself for the tenth time the manner in which he should open his communication.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading None knew better than Kerry the violent temper of the young O'Donoghue, and how little restraint he ever put upon any scheme he thought of to vent his humour on him who crossed him.
tenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading When last we left Carrig-na-curra it was at night, the party were at supper in the old tower, and Kerry stood outside, rehearsing to himself for the tenth time the manner in which he should open his communication.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading None knew better than Kerry the violent temper of the young O'Donoghue, and how little restraint he ever put upon any scheme he thought of to vent his humour on him who crossed him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sound of Mark's voice, raised above its ordinary pitch, warned him that his mission might not be without danger, if perchance any thing on his part might offend the youth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We must beg of our reader to retrace his steps once more to the valley of Glenflesk, but only for a fleeting moment.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was an account of debtor and creditor then with him, how he should act; on the one side lay the penalties, on the other the rewards of his venture--how was he to escape the one and secure the other?
a special situation
From this reading The sound of Mark's voice, raised above its ordinary pitch, warned him that his mission might not be without danger, if perchance any thing on his part might offend the youth.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading None knew better than Kerry the violent temper of the young O'Donoghue, and how little restraint he ever put upon any scheme he thought of to vent his humour on him who crossed him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When last we left Carrig-na-curra it was at night, the party were at supper in the old tower, and Kerry stood outside, rehearsing to himself for the tenth time the manner in which he should open his communication.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We must beg of our reader to retrace his steps once more to the valley of Glenflesk, but only for a fleeting moment.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading When last we left Carrig-na-curra it was at night, the party were at supper in the old tower, and Kerry stood outside, rehearsing to himself for the tenth time the manner in which he should open his communication.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading None knew better than Kerry the violent temper of the young O'Donoghue, and how little restraint he ever put upon any scheme he thought of to vent his humour on him who crossed him.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading We must beg of our reader to retrace his steps once more to the valley of Glenflesk, but only for a fleeting moment.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading None knew better than Kerry the violent temper of the young O'Donoghue, and how little restraint he ever put upon any scheme he thought of to vent his humour on him who crossed him.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading It was an account of debtor and creditor then with him, how he should act; on the one side lay the penalties, on the other the rewards of his venture--how was he to escape the one and secure the other?
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading None knew better than Kerry the violent temper of the young O'Donoghue, and how little restraint he ever put upon any scheme he thought of to vent his humour on him who crossed him.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The sound of Mark's voice, raised above its ordinary pitch, warned him that his mission might not be without danger, if perchance any thing on his part might offend the youth.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading The sound of Mark's voice, raised above its ordinary pitch, warned him that his mission might not be without danger, if perchance any thing on his part might offend the youth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When last we left Carrig-na-curra it was at night, the party were at supper in the old tower, and Kerry stood outside, rehearsing to himself for the tenth time the manner in which he should open his communication.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We must beg of our reader to retrace his steps once more to the valley of Glenflesk, but only for a fleeting moment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When last we left Carrig-na-curra it was at night, the party were at supper in the old tower, and Kerry stood outside, rehearsing to himself for the tenth time the manner in which he should open his communication.
at the time that
From this reading When last we left Carrig-na-curra it was at night, the party were at supper in the old tower, and Kerry stood outside, rehearsing to himself for the tenth time the manner in which he should open his communication.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When last we left Carrig-na-curra it was at night, the party were at supper in the old tower, and Kerry stood outside, rehearsing to himself for the tenth time the manner in which he should open his communication.
which person or people
From this reading None knew better than Kerry the violent temper of the young O'Donoghue, and how little restraint he ever put upon any scheme he thought of to vent his humour on him who crossed him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was an account of debtor and creditor then with him, how he should act; on the one side lay the penalties, on the other the rewards of his venture--how was he to escape the one and secure the other?
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The sound of Mark's voice, raised above its ordinary pitch, warned him that his mission might not be without danger, if perchance any thing on his part might offend the youth.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading None knew better than Kerry the violent temper of the young O'Donoghue, and how little restraint he ever put upon any scheme he thought of to vent his humour on him who crossed him.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The sound of Mark's voice, raised above its ordinary pitch, warned him that his mission might not be without danger, if perchance any thing on his part might offend the youth.
