Chapter VI

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

From this reading “_That’s how they showed their respects for Paddy Murphy, That’s how they showed their honour and their pride, They said it was a shame for Pat, and winked at one another, Everything in the wake-house went, on the night that Murphy died._” MURPHY’S WAKE.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Groups of children sat upon cellar doors and talked in whispers; slatternly women stood on doorsteps, morbidly watching all who came or went at the house where old Larry lay dead.

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

From this reading “_That’s how they showed their respects for Paddy Murphy, That’s how they showed their honour and their pride, They said it was a shame for Pat, and winked at one another, Everything in the wake-house went, on the night that Murphy died._” MURPHY’S WAKE.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading “_That’s how they showed their respects for Paddy Murphy, That’s how they showed their honour and their pride, They said it was a shame for Pat, and winked at one another, Everything in the wake-house went, on the night that Murphy died._” MURPHY’S WAKE.

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

From this reading “Are yez goin’ in?” asked he, pausing.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “Are yez goin’ in?” asked he, pausing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “_That’s how they showed their respects for Paddy Murphy, That’s how they showed their honour and their pride, They said it was a shame for Pat, and winked at one another, Everything in the wake-house went, on the night that Murphy died._” MURPHY’S WAKE.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading O’CONNOR’S wagon had come and gone several times; a black streamer hung from the bell knob; the shutters were bowed with a ribbon of the same sombre hue.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading O’CONNOR’S wagon had come and gone several times; a black streamer hung from the bell knob; the shutters were bowed with a ribbon of the same sombre hue.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading O’CONNOR’S wagon had come and gone several times; a black streamer hung from the bell knob; the shutters were bowed with a ribbon of the same sombre hue.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Groups of children sat upon cellar doors and talked in whispers; slatternly women stood on doorsteps, morbidly watching all who came or went at the house where old Larry lay dead.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading Groups of children sat upon cellar doors and talked in whispers; slatternly women stood on doorsteps, morbidly watching all who came or went at the house where old Larry lay dead.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Groups of children sat upon cellar doors and talked in whispers; slatternly women stood on doorsteps, morbidly watching all who came or went at the house where old Larry lay dead.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading O’CONNOR’S wagon had come and gone several times; a black streamer hung from the bell knob; the shutters were bowed with a ribbon of the same sombre hue.

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

From this reading Mrs. Nolan, her head muffled in a woollen shawl, was leaning out at her kitchen window, likewise engaged, when Hogan the policeman came through the court upon his evening round.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Groups of children sat upon cellar doors and talked in whispers; slatternly women stood on doorsteps, morbidly watching all who came or went at the house where old Larry lay dead.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading “_That’s how they showed their respects for Paddy Murphy, That’s how they showed their honour and their pride, They said it was a shame for Pat, and winked at one another, Everything in the wake-house went, on the night that Murphy died._” MURPHY’S WAKE.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Groups of children sat upon cellar doors and talked in whispers; slatternly women stood on doorsteps, morbidly watching all who came or went at the house where old Larry lay dead.

plural of “doorstep” — the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway

From this reading Groups of children sat upon cellar doors and talked in whispers; slatternly women stood on doorsteps, morbidly watching all who came or went at the house where old Larry lay dead.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Mrs. Nolan, her head muffled in a woollen shawl, was leaning out at her kitchen window, likewise engaged, when Hogan the policeman came through the court upon his evening round.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Mrs. Nolan, her head muffled in a woollen shawl, was leaning out at her kitchen window, likewise engaged, when Hogan the policeman came through the court upon his evening round.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading “_That’s how they showed their respects for Paddy Murphy, That’s how they showed their honour and their pride, They said it was a shame for Pat, and winked at one another, Everything in the wake-house went, on the night that Murphy died._” MURPHY’S WAKE.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “_That’s how they showed their respects for Paddy Murphy, That’s how they showed their honour and their pride, They said it was a shame for Pat, and winked at one another, Everything in the wake-house went, on the night that Murphy died._” MURPHY’S WAKE.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading O’CONNOR’S wagon had come and gone several times; a black streamer hung from the bell knob; the shutters were bowed with a ribbon of the same sombre hue.

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

From this reading “Are yez goin’ in?” asked he, pausing.

destroyed or killed

From this reading O’CONNOR’S wagon had come and gone several times; a black streamer hung from the bell knob; the shutters were bowed with a ribbon of the same sombre hue.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Groups of children sat upon cellar doors and talked in whispers; slatternly women stood on doorsteps, morbidly watching all who came or went at the house where old Larry lay dead.

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

From this reading O’CONNOR’S wagon had come and gone several times; a black streamer hung from the bell knob; the shutters were bowed with a ribbon of the same sombre hue.

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

From this reading “Are yez goin’ in?” asked he, pausing.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Mrs. Nolan, her head muffled in a woollen shawl, was leaning out at her kitchen window, likewise engaged, when Hogan the policeman came through the court upon his evening round.

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

From this reading Mrs. Nolan, her head muffled in a woollen shawl, was leaning out at her kitchen window, likewise engaged, when Hogan the policeman came through the court upon his evening round.

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

From this reading Mrs. Nolan, her head muffled in a woollen shawl, was leaning out at her kitchen window, likewise engaged, when Hogan the policeman came through the court upon his evening round.

United States golfer who won many major golf tournaments (1912-1997)

From this reading Mrs. Nolan, her head muffled in a woollen shawl, was leaning out at her kitchen window, likewise engaged, when Hogan the policeman came through the court upon his evening round.

the state of being honored

From this reading “_That’s how they showed their respects for Paddy Murphy, That’s how they showed their honour and their pride, They said it was a shame for Pat, and winked at one another, Everything in the wake-house went, on the night that Murphy died._” MURPHY’S WAKE.

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

From this reading Groups of children sat upon cellar doors and talked in whispers; slatternly women stood on doorsteps, morbidly watching all who came or went at the house where old Larry lay dead.

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

From this reading “_That’s how they showed their respects for Paddy Murphy, That’s how they showed their honour and their pride, They said it was a shame for Pat, and winked at one another, Everything in the wake-house went, on the night that Murphy died._” MURPHY’S WAKE.

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading O’CONNOR’S wagon had come and gone several times; a black streamer hung from the bell knob; the shutters were bowed with a ribbon of the same sombre hue.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading O’CONNOR’S wagon had come and gone several times; a black streamer hung from the bell knob; the shutters were bowed with a ribbon of the same sombre hue.

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

From this reading “_That’s how they showed their respects for Paddy Murphy, That’s how they showed their honour and their pride, They said it was a shame for Pat, and winked at one another, Everything in the wake-house went, on the night that Murphy died._” MURPHY’S WAKE.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “_That’s how they showed their respects for Paddy Murphy, That’s how they showed their honour and their pride, They said it was a shame for Pat, and winked at one another, Everything in the wake-house went, on the night that Murphy died._” MURPHY’S WAKE.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Mrs. Nolan, her head muffled in a woollen shawl, was leaning out at her kitchen window, likewise engaged, when Hogan the policeman came through the court upon his evening round.

a circular rounded projection or protuberance

From this reading O’CONNOR’S wagon had come and gone several times; a black streamer hung from the bell knob; the shutters were bowed with a ribbon of the same sombre hue.

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

From this reading Groups of children sat upon cellar doors and talked in whispers; slatternly women stood on doorsteps, morbidly watching all who came or went at the house where old Larry lay dead.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Groups of children sat upon cellar doors and talked in whispers; slatternly women stood on doorsteps, morbidly watching all who came or went at the house where old Larry lay dead.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading Mrs. Nolan, her head muffled in a woollen shawl, was leaning out at her kitchen window, likewise engaged, when Hogan the policeman came through the court upon his evening round.

in like or similar manner

From this reading Mrs. Nolan, her head muffled in a woollen shawl, was leaning out at her kitchen window, likewise engaged, when Hogan the policeman came through the court upon his evening round.

in a morbid manner or to a morbid degree

From this reading Groups of children sat upon cellar doors and talked in whispers; slatternly women stood on doorsteps, morbidly watching all who came or went at the house where old Larry lay dead.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Nolan, her head muffled in a woollen shawl, was leaning out at her kitchen window, likewise engaged, when Hogan the policeman came through the court upon his evening round.

being or made softer or less loud or clear

From this reading Mrs. Nolan, her head muffled in a woollen shawl, was leaning out at her kitchen window, likewise engaged, when Hogan the policeman came through the court upon his evening round.

an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading “_That’s how they showed their respects for Paddy Murphy, That’s how they showed their honour and their pride, They said it was a shame for Pat, and winked at one another, Everything in the wake-house went, on the night that Murphy died._” MURPHY’S WAKE.

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

From this reading “_That’s how they showed their respects for Paddy Murphy, That’s how they showed their honour and their pride, They said it was a shame for Pat, and winked at one another, Everything in the wake-house went, on the night that Murphy died._” MURPHY’S WAKE.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading “_That’s how they showed their respects for Paddy Murphy, That’s how they showed their honour and their pride, They said it was a shame for Pat, and winked at one another, Everything in the wake-house went, on the night that Murphy died._” MURPHY’S WAKE.

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

From this reading Mrs. Nolan, her head muffled in a woollen shawl, was leaning out at her kitchen window, likewise engaged, when Hogan the policeman came through the court upon his evening round.

possessive form of “o'connor” — United States writer (1925-1964)

From this reading O’CONNOR’S wagon had come and gone several times; a black streamer hung from the bell knob; the shutters were bowed with a ribbon of the same sombre hue.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading O’CONNOR’S wagon had come and gone several times; a black streamer hung from the bell knob; the shutters were bowed with a ribbon of the same sombre hue.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Groups of children sat upon cellar doors and talked in whispers; slatternly women stood on doorsteps, morbidly watching all who came or went at the house where old Larry lay dead.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “_That’s how they showed their respects for Paddy Murphy, That’s how they showed their honour and their pride, They said it was a shame for Pat, and winked at one another, Everything in the wake-house went, on the night that Murphy died._” MURPHY’S WAKE.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “_That’s how they showed their respects for Paddy Murphy, That’s how they showed their honour and their pride, They said it was a shame for Pat, and winked at one another, Everything in the wake-house went, on the night that Murphy died._” MURPHY’S WAKE.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Groups of children sat upon cellar doors and talked in whispers; slatternly women stood on doorsteps, morbidly watching all who came or went at the house where old Larry lay dead.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mrs. Nolan, her head muffled in a woollen shawl, was leaning out at her kitchen window, likewise engaged, when Hogan the policeman came through the court upon his evening round.

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent

From this reading “_That’s how they showed their respects for Paddy Murphy, That’s how they showed their honour and their pride, They said it was a shame for Pat, and winked at one another, Everything in the wake-house went, on the night that Murphy died._” MURPHY’S WAKE.

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading “_That’s how they showed their respects for Paddy Murphy, That’s how they showed their honour and their pride, They said it was a shame for Pat, and winked at one another, Everything in the wake-house went, on the night that Murphy died._” MURPHY’S WAKE.

-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading “Are yez goin’ in?” asked he, pausing.

a member of a police force

From this reading Mrs. Nolan, her head muffled in a woollen shawl, was leaning out at her kitchen window, likewise engaged, when Hogan the policeman came through the court upon his evening round.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading “_That’s how they showed their respects for Paddy Murphy, That’s how they showed their honour and their pride, They said it was a shame for Pat, and winked at one another, Everything in the wake-house went, on the night that Murphy died._” MURPHY’S WAKE.

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading “_That’s how they showed their respects for Paddy Murphy, That’s how they showed their honour and their pride, They said it was a shame for Pat, and winked at one another, Everything in the wake-house went, on the night that Murphy died._” MURPHY’S WAKE.

any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading O’CONNOR’S wagon had come and gone several times; a black streamer hung from the bell knob; the shutters were bowed with a ribbon of the same sombre hue.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Mrs. Nolan, her head muffled in a woollen shawl, was leaning out at her kitchen window, likewise engaged, when Hogan the policeman came through the court upon his evening round.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “_That’s how they showed their respects for Paddy Murphy, That’s how they showed their honour and their pride, They said it was a shame for Pat, and winked at one another, Everything in the wake-house went, on the night that Murphy died._” MURPHY’S WAKE.

Identical; not different.

From this reading O’CONNOR’S wagon had come and gone several times; a black streamer hung from the bell knob; the shutters were bowed with a ribbon of the same sombre hue.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Groups of children sat upon cellar doors and talked in whispers; slatternly women stood on doorsteps, morbidly watching all who came or went at the house where old Larry lay dead.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading O’CONNOR’S wagon had come and gone several times; a black streamer hung from the bell knob; the shutters were bowed with a ribbon of the same sombre hue.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading “_That’s how they showed their respects for Paddy Murphy, That’s how they showed their honour and their pride, They said it was a shame for Pat, and winked at one another, Everything in the wake-house went, on the night that Murphy died._” MURPHY’S WAKE.

cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders

From this reading Mrs. Nolan, her head muffled in a woollen shawl, was leaning out at her kitchen window, likewise engaged, when Hogan the policeman came through the court upon his evening round.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading “_That’s how they showed their respects for Paddy Murphy, That’s how they showed their honour and their pride, They said it was a shame for Pat, and winked at one another, Everything in the wake-house went, on the night that Murphy died._” MURPHY’S WAKE.

plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure

From this reading O’CONNOR’S wagon had come and gone several times; a black streamer hung from the bell knob; the shutters were bowed with a ribbon of the same sombre hue.

characteristic of or befitting a slut or slattern; used especially of women

From this reading Groups of children sat upon cellar doors and talked in whispers; slatternly women stood on doorsteps, morbidly watching all who came or went at the house where old Larry lay dead.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading O’CONNOR’S wagon had come and gone several times; a black streamer hung from the bell knob; the shutters were bowed with a ribbon of the same sombre hue.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Groups of children sat upon cellar doors and talked in whispers; slatternly women stood on doorsteps, morbidly watching all who came or went at the house where old Larry lay dead.

light that streams

From this reading O’CONNOR’S wagon had come and gone several times; a black streamer hung from the bell knob; the shutters were bowed with a ribbon of the same sombre hue.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Groups of children sat upon cellar doors and talked in whispers; slatternly women stood on doorsteps, morbidly watching all who came or went at the house where old Larry lay dead.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “_That’s how they showed their respects for Paddy Murphy, That’s how they showed their honour and their pride, They said it was a shame for Pat, and winked at one another, Everything in the wake-house went, on the night that Murphy died._” MURPHY’S WAKE.

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

From this reading “_That’s how they showed their respects for Paddy Murphy, That’s how they showed their honour and their pride, They said it was a shame for Pat, and winked at one another, Everything in the wake-house went, on the night that Murphy died._” MURPHY’S WAKE.

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

From this reading “_That’s how they showed their respects for Paddy Murphy, That’s how they showed their honour and their pride, They said it was a shame for Pat, and winked at one another, Everything in the wake-house went, on the night that Murphy died._” MURPHY’S WAKE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “_That’s how they showed their respects for Paddy Murphy, That’s how they showed their honour and their pride, They said it was a shame for Pat, and winked at one another, Everything in the wake-house went, on the night that Murphy died._” MURPHY’S WAKE.

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

From this reading “_That’s how they showed their respects for Paddy Murphy, That’s how they showed their honour and their pride, They said it was a shame for Pat, and winked at one another, Everything in the wake-house went, on the night that Murphy died._” MURPHY’S WAKE.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Mrs. Nolan, her head muffled in a woollen shawl, was leaning out at her kitchen window, likewise engaged, when Hogan the policeman came through the court upon his evening round.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading O’CONNOR’S wagon had come and gone several times; a black streamer hung from the bell knob; the shutters were bowed with a ribbon of the same sombre hue.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Groups of children sat upon cellar doors and talked in whispers; slatternly women stood on doorsteps, morbidly watching all who came or went at the house where old Larry lay dead.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading O’CONNOR’S wagon had come and gone several times; a black streamer hung from the bell knob; the shutters were bowed with a ribbon of the same sombre hue.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading “_That’s how they showed their respects for Paddy Murphy, That’s how they showed their honour and their pride, They said it was a shame for Pat, and winked at one another, Everything in the wake-house went, on the night that Murphy died._” MURPHY’S WAKE.

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

From this reading “_That’s how they showed their respects for Paddy Murphy, That’s how they showed their honour and their pride, They said it was a shame for Pat, and winked at one another, Everything in the wake-house went, on the night that Murphy died._” MURPHY’S WAKE.

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

From this reading “_That’s how they showed their respects for Paddy Murphy, That’s how they showed their honour and their pride, They said it was a shame for Pat, and winked at one another, Everything in the wake-house went, on the night that Murphy died._” MURPHY’S WAKE.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Groups of children sat upon cellar doors and talked in whispers; slatternly women stood on doorsteps, morbidly watching all who came or went at the house where old Larry lay dead.

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

From this reading “_That’s how they showed their respects for Paddy Murphy, That’s how they showed their honour and their pride, They said it was a shame for Pat, and winked at one another, Everything in the wake-house went, on the night that Murphy died._” MURPHY’S WAKE.

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

From this reading O’CONNOR’S wagon had come and gone several times; a black streamer hung from the bell knob; the shutters were bowed with a ribbon of the same sombre hue.

at the time that

From this reading Mrs. Nolan, her head muffled in a woollen shawl, was leaning out at her kitchen window, likewise engaged, when Hogan the policeman came through the court upon his evening round.

in or at the place that

From this reading Groups of children sat upon cellar doors and talked in whispers; slatternly women stood on doorsteps, morbidly watching all who came or went at the house where old Larry lay dead.

plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading Groups of children sat upon cellar doors and talked in whispers; slatternly women stood on doorsteps, morbidly watching all who came or went at the house where old Larry lay dead.

which person or people

From this reading Groups of children sat upon cellar doors and talked in whispers; slatternly women stood on doorsteps, morbidly watching all who came or went at the house where old Larry lay dead.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Mrs. Nolan, her head muffled in a woollen shawl, was leaning out at her kitchen window, likewise engaged, when Hogan the policeman came through the court upon his evening round.

past form of “wink” — signal by winking

From this reading “_That’s how they showed their respects for Paddy Murphy, That’s how they showed their honour and their pride, They said it was a shame for Pat, and winked at one another, Everything in the wake-house went, on the night that Murphy died._” MURPHY’S WAKE.

in the company of; together with

From this reading O’CONNOR’S wagon had come and gone several times; a black streamer hung from the bell knob; the shutters were bowed with a ribbon of the same sombre hue.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Groups of children sat upon cellar doors and talked in whispers; slatternly women stood on doorsteps, morbidly watching all who came or went at the house where old Larry lay dead.

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading Mrs. Nolan, her head muffled in a woollen shawl, was leaning out at her kitchen window, likewise engaged, when Hogan the policeman came through the court upon his evening round.

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

From this reading “Are yez goin’ in?” asked he, pausing.