Chapter IV

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

From this reading “_When yer flat on yer back, wit’ a doctor as referee an a train’d nurse holdin’ the towel, why it’s up t’ youse, Cull, it’s up t’ youse!_” CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

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

From this reading “_When yer flat on yer back, wit’ a doctor as referee an a train’d nurse holdin’ the towel, why it’s up t’ youse, Cull, it’s up t’ youse!_” CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

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

From this reading A RED-FACED, bare-armed woman opened a door in Murphy’s court and threw a pan of garbage into the gutter.

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

From this reading “_When yer flat on yer back, wit’ a doctor as referee an a train’d nurse holdin’ the towel, why it’s up t’ youse, Cull, it’s up t’ youse!_” CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading Her next door neighbour was walking up and down the narrow strip of sidewalk, hushing the cry of a weazened baby.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “_When yer flat on yer back, wit’ a doctor as referee an a train’d nurse holdin’ the towel, why it’s up t’ youse, Cull, it’s up t’ youse!_” CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

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

From this reading A RED-FACED, bare-armed woman opened a door in Murphy’s court and threw a pan of garbage into the gutter.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading “Sorry the bit, Mrs. Nolan; he’s as cross as two sticks.

United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)

From this reading “Is Jamsie not well, Mrs. Burns?” inquired the red-faced woman.

a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

From this reading “_When yer flat on yer back, wit’ a doctor as referee an a train’d nurse holdin’ the towel, why it’s up t’ youse, Cull, it’s up t’ youse!_” CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading A RED-FACED, bare-armed woman opened a door in Murphy’s court and threw a pan of garbage into the gutter.

travel across or pass over

From this reading “Sorry the bit, Mrs. Nolan; he’s as cross as two sticks.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Her next door neighbour was walking up and down the narrow strip of sidewalk, hushing the cry of a weazened baby.

remove something that has been rejected

From this reading “_When yer flat on yer back, wit’ a doctor as referee an a train’d nurse holdin’ the towel, why it’s up t’ youse, Cull, it’s up t’ youse!_” CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading “_When yer flat on yer back, wit’ a doctor as referee an a train’d nurse holdin’ the towel, why it’s up t’ youse, Cull, it’s up t’ youse!_” CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading A RED-FACED, bare-armed woman opened a door in Murphy’s court and threw a pan of garbage into the gutter.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Her next door neighbour was walking up and down the narrow strip of sidewalk, hushing the cry of a weazened baby.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading “_When yer flat on yer back, wit’ a doctor as referee an a train’d nurse holdin’ the towel, why it’s up t’ youse, Cull, it’s up t’ youse!_” CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

From this reading A RED-FACED, bare-armed woman opened a door in Murphy’s court and threw a pan of garbage into the gutter.

a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater

From this reading A RED-FACED, bare-armed woman opened a door in Murphy’s court and threw a pan of garbage into the gutter.

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

From this reading “Sorry the bit, Mrs. Nolan; he’s as cross as two sticks.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Her next door neighbour was walking up and down the narrow strip of sidewalk, hushing the cry of a weazened baby.

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

From this reading “_When yer flat on yer back, wit’ a doctor as referee an a train’d nurse holdin’ the towel, why it’s up t’ youse, Cull, it’s up t’ youse!_” CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)

From this reading Her next door neighbour was walking up and down the narrow strip of sidewalk, hushing the cry of a weazened baby.

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

From this reading A RED-FACED, bare-armed woman opened a door in Murphy’s court and threw a pan of garbage into the gutter.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading “Is Jamsie not well, Mrs. Burns?” inquired the red-faced woman.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A RED-FACED, bare-armed woman opened a door in Murphy’s court and threw a pan of garbage into the gutter.

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

From this reading “Is Jamsie not well, Mrs. Burns?” inquired the red-faced woman.

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

From this reading “_When yer flat on yer back, wit’ a doctor as referee an a train’d nurse holdin’ the towel, why it’s up t’ youse, Cull, it’s up t’ youse!_” CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

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

From this reading “Is Jamsie not well, Mrs. Burns?” inquired the red-faced woman.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “Is Jamsie not well, Mrs. Burns?” inquired the red-faced woman.

possessive form of “murphy” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading A RED-FACED, bare-armed woman opened a door in Murphy’s court and threw a pan of garbage into the gutter.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Her next door neighbour was walking up and down the narrow strip of sidewalk, hushing the cry of a weazened baby.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Her next door neighbour was walking up and down the narrow strip of sidewalk, hushing the cry of a weazened baby.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Her next door neighbour was walking up and down the narrow strip of sidewalk, hushing the cry of a weazened baby.

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

From this reading “Sorry the bit, Mrs. Nolan; he’s as cross as two sticks.

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

From this reading “_When yer flat on yer back, wit’ a doctor as referee an a train’d nurse holdin’ the towel, why it’s up t’ youse, Cull, it’s up t’ youse!_” CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Is Jamsie not well, Mrs. Burns?” inquired the red-faced woman.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading “_When yer flat on yer back, wit’ a doctor as referee an a train’d nurse holdin’ the towel, why it’s up t’ youse, Cull, it’s up t’ youse!_” CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A RED-FACED, bare-armed woman opened a door in Murphy’s court and threw a pan of garbage into the gutter.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “_When yer flat on yer back, wit’ a doctor as referee an a train’d nurse holdin’ the towel, why it’s up t’ youse, Cull, it’s up t’ youse!_” CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading A RED-FACED, bare-armed woman opened a door in Murphy’s court and threw a pan of garbage into the gutter.

make a sweeping movement

From this reading A RED-FACED, bare-armed woman opened a door in Murphy’s court and threw a pan of garbage into the gutter.

(especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion

From this reading A RED-FACED, bare-armed woman opened a door in Murphy’s court and threw a pan of garbage into the gutter.

(sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play

From this reading “_When yer flat on yer back, wit’ a doctor as referee an a train’d nurse holdin’ the towel, why it’s up t’ youse, Cull, it’s up t’ youse!_” CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading “_When yer flat on yer back, wit’ a doctor as referee an a train’d nurse holdin’ the towel, why it’s up t’ youse, Cull, it’s up t’ youse!_” CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading Her next door neighbour was walking up and down the narrow strip of sidewalk, hushing the cry of a weazened baby.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading “Sorry the bit, Mrs. Nolan; he’s as cross as two sticks.

plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood

From this reading “Sorry the bit, Mrs. Nolan; he’s as cross as two sticks.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading Her next door neighbour was walking up and down the narrow strip of sidewalk, hushing the cry of a weazened baby.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading “_When yer flat on yer back, wit’ a doctor as referee an a train’d nurse holdin’ the towel, why it’s up t’ youse, Cull, it’s up t’ youse!_” CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

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

From this reading “_When yer flat on yer back, wit’ a doctor as referee an a train’d nurse holdin’ the towel, why it’s up t’ youse, Cull, it’s up t’ youse!_” CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading A RED-FACED, bare-armed woman opened a door in Murphy’s court and threw a pan of garbage into the gutter.

a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping

From this reading “_When yer flat on yer back, wit’ a doctor as referee an a train’d nurse holdin’ the towel, why it’s up t’ youse, Cull, it’s up t’ youse!_” CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

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

From this reading “_When yer flat on yer back, wit’ a doctor as referee an a train’d nurse holdin’ the towel, why it’s up t’ youse, Cull, it’s up t’ youse!_” CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading “Sorry the bit, Mrs. Nolan; he’s as cross as two sticks.

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

From this reading “_When yer flat on yer back, wit’ a doctor as referee an a train’d nurse holdin’ the towel, why it’s up t’ youse, Cull, it’s up t’ youse!_” CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Her next door neighbour was walking up and down the narrow strip of sidewalk, hushing the cry of a weazened baby.

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

From this reading Her next door neighbour was walking up and down the narrow strip of sidewalk, hushing the cry of a weazened baby.

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

From this reading Her next door neighbour was walking up and down the narrow strip of sidewalk, hushing the cry of a weazened baby.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “Is Jamsie not well, Mrs. Burns?” inquired the red-faced woman.

at the time that

From this reading “_When yer flat on yer back, wit’ a doctor as referee an a train’d nurse holdin’ the towel, why it’s up t’ youse, Cull, it’s up t’ youse!_” CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “_When yer flat on yer back, wit’ a doctor as referee an a train’d nurse holdin’ the towel, why it’s up t’ youse, Cull, it’s up t’ youse!_” CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading “_When yer flat on yer back, wit’ a doctor as referee an a train’d nurse holdin’ the towel, why it’s up t’ youse, Cull, it’s up t’ youse!_” CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A RED-FACED, bare-armed woman opened a door in Murphy’s court and threw a pan of garbage into the gutter.

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

From this reading “_When yer flat on yer back, wit’ a doctor as referee an a train’d nurse holdin’ the towel, why it’s up t’ youse, Cull, it’s up t’ youse!_” CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

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

From this reading “_When yer flat on yer back, wit’ a doctor as referee an a train’d nurse holdin’ the towel, why it’s up t’ youse, Cull, it’s up t’ youse!_” CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.