Chapter XXXIX · Chapter 39

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

From this reading Hems-worth was not only living, but, save some bruises, and a cut upon his forehead, was little the worse for his adventure.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading After a little time he was able to walk, and had succeeded in advancing about half a mile up the glen, when he was met by Wylie and a party of his followers, returning after escorting the chaise some miles on the road.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading After a little time he was able to walk, and had succeeded in advancing about half a mile up the glen, when he was met by Wylie and a party of his followers, returning after escorting the chaise some miles on the road.

containing or expressing accusation

From this reading Neither our space nor our inclination permit us to dwell on the scene that followed, where Hemsworth, outwitted and duped as he believed himself, gave way to the most violent passion, accusing every one in turn of treachery, and vowing a deep and bloody vengeance on the whole House of O'Donoghue.

moving forward

From this reading After a little time he was able to walk, and had succeeded in advancing about half a mile up the glen, when he was met by Wylie and a party of his followers, returning after escorting the chaise some miles on the road.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Hems-worth was not only living, but, save some bruises, and a cut upon his forehead, was little the worse for his adventure.

later than; following

From this reading After a little time he was able to walk, and had succeeded in advancing about half a mile up the glen, when he was met by Wylie and a party of his followers, returning after escorting the chaise some miles on the road.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The brushwood had caught him in his descent, and broken the fall; and although the height was considerable, when he reached the ground he was merely stunned, and not seriously injured.

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

From this reading Hems-worth was not only living, but, save some bruises, and a cut upon his forehead, was little the worse for his adventure.

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

From this reading Neither our space nor our inclination permit us to dwell on the scene that followed, where Hemsworth, outwitted and duped as he believed himself, gave way to the most violent passion, accusing every one in turn of treachery, and vowing a deep and bloody vengeance on the whole House of O'Donoghue.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Neither our space nor our inclination permit us to dwell on the scene that followed, where Hemsworth, outwitted and duped as he believed himself, gave way to the most violent passion, accusing every one in turn of treachery, and vowing a deep and bloody vengeance on the whole House of O'Donoghue.

having or covered with or accompanied by blood

From this reading Neither our space nor our inclination permit us to dwell on the scene that followed, where Hemsworth, outwitted and duped as he believed himself, gave way to the most violent passion, accusing every one in turn of treachery, and vowing a deep and bloody vengeance on the whole House of O'Donoghue.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading The brushwood had caught him in his descent, and broken the fall; and although the height was considerable, when he reached the ground he was merely stunned, and not seriously injured.

plural of “bruise” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration

From this reading Hems-worth was not only living, but, save some bruises, and a cut upon his forehead, was little the worse for his adventure.

the wood from bushes or small branches

From this reading The brushwood had caught him in his descent, and broken the fall; and although the height was considerable, when he reached the ground he was merely stunned, and not seriously injured.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Hems-worth was not only living, but, save some bruises, and a cut upon his forehead, was little the worse for his adventure.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading After a little time he was able to walk, and had succeeded in advancing about half a mile up the glen, when he was met by Wylie and a party of his followers, returning after escorting the chaise some miles on the road.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading The brushwood had caught him in his descent, and broken the fall; and although the height was considerable, when he reached the ground he was merely stunned, and not seriously injured.

a long chair; for reclining

From this reading After a little time he was able to walk, and had succeeded in advancing about half a mile up the glen, when he was met by Wylie and a party of his followers, returning after escorting the chaise some miles on the road.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The brushwood had caught him in his descent, and broken the fall; and although the height was considerable, when he reached the ground he was merely stunned, and not seriously injured.

make right or correct

From this reading Kerry O'Leary's intelligence was correct in every particular.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Hems-worth was not only living, but, save some bruises, and a cut upon his forehead, was little the worse for his adventure.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Neither our space nor our inclination permit us to dwell on the scene that followed, where Hemsworth, outwitted and duped as he believed himself, gave way to the most violent passion, accusing every one in turn of treachery, and vowing a deep and bloody vengeance on the whole House of O'Donoghue.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading The brushwood had caught him in his descent, and broken the fall; and although the height was considerable, when he reached the ground he was merely stunned, and not seriously injured.

past form of “dupe” — fool or hoax

From this reading Neither our space nor our inclination permit us to dwell on the scene that followed, where Hemsworth, outwitted and duped as he believed himself, gave way to the most violent passion, accusing every one in turn of treachery, and vowing a deep and bloody vengeance on the whole House of O'Donoghue.

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading Neither our space nor our inclination permit us to dwell on the scene that followed, where Hemsworth, outwitted and duped as he believed himself, gave way to the most violent passion, accusing every one in turn of treachery, and vowing a deep and bloody vengeance on the whole House of O'Donoghue.

-ing form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading After a little time he was able to walk, and had succeeded in advancing about half a mile up the glen, when he was met by Wylie and a party of his followers, returning after escorting the chaise some miles on the road.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Kerry O'Leary's intelligence was correct in every particular.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading The brushwood had caught him in his descent, and broken the fall; and although the height was considerable, when he reached the ground he was merely stunned, and not seriously injured.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Neither our space nor our inclination permit us to dwell on the scene that followed, where Hemsworth, outwitted and duped as he believed himself, gave way to the most violent passion, accusing every one in turn of treachery, and vowing a deep and bloody vengeance on the whole House of O'Donoghue.

a group of followers or enthusiasts

From this reading After a little time he was able to walk, and had succeeded in advancing about half a mile up the glen, when he was met by Wylie and a party of his followers, returning after escorting the chaise some miles on the road.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Hems-worth was not only living, but, save some bruises, and a cut upon his forehead, was little the worse for his adventure.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading Hems-worth was not only living, but, save some bruises, and a cut upon his forehead, was little the worse for his adventure.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Neither our space nor our inclination permit us to dwell on the scene that followed, where Hemsworth, outwitted and duped as he believed himself, gave way to the most violent passion, accusing every one in turn of treachery, and vowing a deep and bloody vengeance on the whole House of O'Donoghue.

a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

From this reading After a little time he was able to walk, and had succeeded in advancing about half a mile up the glen, when he was met by Wylie and a party of his followers, returning after escorting the chaise some miles on the road.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The brushwood had caught him in his descent, and broken the fall; and although the height was considerable, when he reached the ground he was merely stunned, and not seriously injured.

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

From this reading The brushwood had caught him in his descent, and broken the fall; and although the height was considerable, when he reached the ground he was merely stunned, and not seriously injured.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading After a little time he was able to walk, and had succeeded in advancing about half a mile up the glen, when he was met by Wylie and a party of his followers, returning after escorting the chaise some miles on the road.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The brushwood had caught him in his descent, and broken the fall; and although the height was considerable, when he reached the ground he was merely stunned, and not seriously injured.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading The brushwood had caught him in his descent, and broken the fall; and although the height was considerable, when he reached the ground he was merely stunned, and not seriously injured.

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From this reading Hems-worth was not only living, but, save some bruises, and a cut upon his forehead, was little the worse for his adventure.

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

From this reading Neither our space nor our inclination permit us to dwell on the scene that followed, where Hemsworth, outwitted and duped as he believed himself, gave way to the most violent passion, accusing every one in turn of treachery, and vowing a deep and bloody vengeance on the whole House of O'Donoghue.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The brushwood had caught him in his descent, and broken the fall; and although the height was considerable, when he reached the ground he was merely stunned, and not seriously injured.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Neither our space nor our inclination permit us to dwell on the scene that followed, where Hemsworth, outwitted and duped as he believed himself, gave way to the most violent passion, accusing every one in turn of treachery, and vowing a deep and bloody vengeance on the whole House of O'Donoghue.

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

From this reading Hems-worth was not only living, but, save some bruises, and a cut upon his forehead, was little the worse for his adventure.

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

From this reading Neither our space nor our inclination permit us to dwell on the scene that followed, where Hemsworth, outwitted and duped as he believed himself, gave way to the most violent passion, accusing every one in turn of treachery, and vowing a deep and bloody vengeance on the whole House of O'Donoghue.

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

From this reading Kerry O'Leary's intelligence was correct in every particular.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading Neither our space nor our inclination permit us to dwell on the scene that followed, where Hemsworth, outwitted and duped as he believed himself, gave way to the most violent passion, accusing every one in turn of treachery, and vowing a deep and bloody vengeance on the whole House of O'Donoghue.

harmed

From this reading The brushwood had caught him in his descent, and broken the fall; and although the height was considerable, when he reached the ground he was merely stunned, and not seriously injured.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading Kerry O'Leary's intelligence was correct in every particular.

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From this reading Kerry O'Leary's intelligence was correct in every particular.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Hems-worth was not only living, but, save some bruises, and a cut upon his forehead, was little the worse for his adventure.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Hems-worth was not only living, but, save some bruises, and a cut upon his forehead, was little the worse for his adventure.

and nothing more

From this reading The brushwood had caught him in his descent, and broken the fall; and although the height was considerable, when he reached the ground he was merely stunned, and not seriously injured.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading After a little time he was able to walk, and had succeeded in advancing about half a mile up the glen, when he was met by Wylie and a party of his followers, returning after escorting the chaise some miles on the road.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading After a little time he was able to walk, and had succeeded in advancing about half a mile up the glen, when he was met by Wylie and a party of his followers, returning after escorting the chaise some miles on the road.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading After a little time he was able to walk, and had succeeded in advancing about half a mile up the glen, when he was met by Wylie and a party of his followers, returning after escorting the chaise some miles on the road.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Neither our space nor our inclination permit us to dwell on the scene that followed, where Hemsworth, outwitted and duped as he believed himself, gave way to the most violent passion, accusing every one in turn of treachery, and vowing a deep and bloody vengeance on the whole House of O'Donoghue.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither our space nor our inclination permit us to dwell on the scene that followed, where Hemsworth, outwitted and duped as he believed himself, gave way to the most violent passion, accusing every one in turn of treachery, and vowing a deep and bloody vengeance on the whole House of O'Donoghue.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Neither our space nor our inclination permit us to dwell on the scene that followed, where Hemsworth, outwitted and duped as he believed himself, gave way to the most violent passion, accusing every one in turn of treachery, and vowing a deep and bloody vengeance on the whole House of O'Donoghue.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Hems-worth was not only living, but, save some bruises, and a cut upon his forehead, was little the worse for his adventure.

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From this reading Neither our space nor our inclination permit us to dwell on the scene that followed, where Hemsworth, outwitted and duped as he believed himself, gave way to the most violent passion, accusing every one in turn of treachery, and vowing a deep and bloody vengeance on the whole House of O'Donoghue.

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

From this reading Kerry O'Leary's intelligence was correct in every particular.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After a little time he was able to walk, and had succeeded in advancing about half a mile up the glen, when he was met by Wylie and a party of his followers, returning after escorting the chaise some miles on the road.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After a little time he was able to walk, and had succeeded in advancing about half a mile up the glen, when he was met by Wylie and a party of his followers, returning after escorting the chaise some miles on the road.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Neither our space nor our inclination permit us to dwell on the scene that followed, where Hemsworth, outwitted and duped as he believed himself, gave way to the most violent passion, accusing every one in turn of treachery, and vowing a deep and bloody vengeance on the whole House of O'Donoghue.

and nothing more

From this reading Hems-worth was not only living, but, save some bruises, and a cut upon his forehead, was little the worse for his adventure.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Neither our space nor our inclination permit us to dwell on the scene that followed, where Hemsworth, outwitted and duped as he believed himself, gave way to the most violent passion, accusing every one in turn of treachery, and vowing a deep and bloody vengeance on the whole House of O'Donoghue.

inflected form of “outwit” — beat through cleverness and wit

From this reading Neither our space nor our inclination permit us to dwell on the scene that followed, where Hemsworth, outwitted and duped as he believed himself, gave way to the most violent passion, accusing every one in turn of treachery, and vowing a deep and bloody vengeance on the whole House of O'Donoghue.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Kerry O'Leary's intelligence was correct in every particular.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading After a little time he was able to walk, and had succeeded in advancing about half a mile up the glen, when he was met by Wylie and a party of his followers, returning after escorting the chaise some miles on the road.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Neither our space nor our inclination permit us to dwell on the scene that followed, where Hemsworth, outwitted and duped as he believed himself, gave way to the most violent passion, accusing every one in turn of treachery, and vowing a deep and bloody vengeance on the whole House of O'Donoghue.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading Neither our space nor our inclination permit us to dwell on the scene that followed, where Hemsworth, outwitted and duped as he believed himself, gave way to the most violent passion, accusing every one in turn of treachery, and vowing a deep and bloody vengeance on the whole House of O'Donoghue.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The brushwood had caught him in his descent, and broken the fall; and although the height was considerable, when he reached the ground he was merely stunned, and not seriously injured.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading After a little time he was able to walk, and had succeeded in advancing about half a mile up the glen, when he was met by Wylie and a party of his followers, returning after escorting the chaise some miles on the road.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading After a little time he was able to walk, and had succeeded in advancing about half a mile up the glen, when he was met by Wylie and a party of his followers, returning after escorting the chaise some miles on the road.

except for; apart from

From this reading Hems-worth was not only living, but, save some bruises, and a cut upon his forehead, was little the worse for his adventure.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Neither our space nor our inclination permit us to dwell on the scene that followed, where Hemsworth, outwitted and duped as he believed himself, gave way to the most violent passion, accusing every one in turn of treachery, and vowing a deep and bloody vengeance on the whole House of O'Donoghue.

in a serious manner

From this reading The brushwood had caught him in his descent, and broken the fall; and although the height was considerable, when he reached the ground he was merely stunned, and not seriously injured.

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

From this reading Hems-worth was not only living, but, save some bruises, and a cut upon his forehead, was little the worse for his adventure.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Neither our space nor our inclination permit us to dwell on the scene that followed, where Hemsworth, outwitted and duped as he believed himself, gave way to the most violent passion, accusing every one in turn of treachery, and vowing a deep and bloody vengeance on the whole House of O'Donoghue.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading The brushwood had caught him in his descent, and broken the fall; and although the height was considerable, when he reached the ground he was merely stunned, and not seriously injured.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading After a little time he was able to walk, and had succeeded in advancing about half a mile up the glen, when he was met by Wylie and a party of his followers, returning after escorting the chaise some miles on the road.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Neither our space nor our inclination permit us to dwell on the scene that followed, where Hemsworth, outwitted and duped as he believed himself, gave way to the most violent passion, accusing every one in turn of treachery, and vowing a deep and bloody vengeance on the whole House of O'Donoghue.

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

From this reading Hems-worth was not only living, but, save some bruises, and a cut upon his forehead, was little the worse for his adventure.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading After a little time he was able to walk, and had succeeded in advancing about half a mile up the glen, when he was met by Wylie and a party of his followers, returning after escorting the chaise some miles on the road.

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

From this reading After a little time he was able to walk, and had succeeded in advancing about half a mile up the glen, when he was met by Wylie and a party of his followers, returning after escorting the chaise some miles on the road.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading Neither our space nor our inclination permit us to dwell on the scene that followed, where Hemsworth, outwitted and duped as he believed himself, gave way to the most violent passion, accusing every one in turn of treachery, and vowing a deep and bloody vengeance on the whole House of O'Donoghue.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Neither our space nor our inclination permit us to dwell on the scene that followed, where Hemsworth, outwitted and duped as he believed himself, gave way to the most violent passion, accusing every one in turn of treachery, and vowing a deep and bloody vengeance on the whole House of O'Donoghue.

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

From this reading After a little time he was able to walk, and had succeeded in advancing about half a mile up the glen, when he was met by Wylie and a party of his followers, returning after escorting the chaise some miles on the road.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Hems-worth was not only living, but, save some bruises, and a cut upon his forehead, was little the worse for his adventure.

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

From this reading Neither our space nor our inclination permit us to dwell on the scene that followed, where Hemsworth, outwitted and duped as he believed himself, gave way to the most violent passion, accusing every one in turn of treachery, and vowing a deep and bloody vengeance on the whole House of O'Donoghue.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading Neither our space nor our inclination permit us to dwell on the scene that followed, where Hemsworth, outwitted and duped as he believed himself, gave way to the most violent passion, accusing every one in turn of treachery, and vowing a deep and bloody vengeance on the whole House of O'Donoghue.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading Neither our space nor our inclination permit us to dwell on the scene that followed, where Hemsworth, outwitted and duped as he believed himself, gave way to the most violent passion, accusing every one in turn of treachery, and vowing a deep and bloody vengeance on the whole House of O'Donoghue.

-ing form of “vow” — make a vow; promise

From this reading Neither our space nor our inclination permit us to dwell on the scene that followed, where Hemsworth, outwitted and duped as he believed himself, gave way to the most violent passion, accusing every one in turn of treachery, and vowing a deep and bloody vengeance on the whole House of O'Donoghue.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading After a little time he was able to walk, and had succeeded in advancing about half a mile up the glen, when he was met by Wylie and a party of his followers, returning after escorting the chaise some miles on the road.

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

From this reading Kerry O'Leary's intelligence was correct in every particular.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Neither our space nor our inclination permit us to dwell on the scene that followed, where Hemsworth, outwitted and duped as he believed himself, gave way to the most violent passion, accusing every one in turn of treachery, and vowing a deep and bloody vengeance on the whole House of O'Donoghue.

at the time that

From this reading The brushwood had caught him in his descent, and broken the fall; and although the height was considerable, when he reached the ground he was merely stunned, and not seriously injured.

in or at the place that

From this reading Neither our space nor our inclination permit us to dwell on the scene that followed, where Hemsworth, outwitted and duped as he believed himself, gave way to the most violent passion, accusing every one in turn of treachery, and vowing a deep and bloody vengeance on the whole House of O'Donoghue.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Neither our space nor our inclination permit us to dwell on the scene that followed, where Hemsworth, outwitted and duped as he believed himself, gave way to the most violent passion, accusing every one in turn of treachery, and vowing a deep and bloody vengeance on the whole House of O'Donoghue.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading Hems-worth was not only living, but, save some bruises, and a cut upon his forehead, was little the worse for his adventure.

United States poet (1885-1928)

From this reading After a little time he was able to walk, and had succeeded in advancing about half a mile up the glen, when he was met by Wylie and a party of his followers, returning after escorting the chaise some miles on the road.