Chapter VII

(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 THURSDAY morning broke clear, and before the factory whistles had done blowing, O’Connor and Roddy Ferguson had carried in the coffin, the great brass candelabra, and all the other things that went to make up O’Connor’s first-class funeral.

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

From this reading “_Oh they laid him away, On one bleak Winter day, An’ the sun he’ll never see more._” BALLADS OF BACK STREETS.

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

From this reading THURSDAY morning broke clear, and before the factory whistles had done blowing, O’Connor and Roddy Ferguson had carried in the coffin, the great brass candelabra, and all the other things that went to make up O’Connor’s first-class funeral.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading O’Connor’s arrival was followed promptly by that of old Mrs. Sweeney, and under their practised hands things progressed rapidly; for when the clock of St. Michael’s struck the hour of nine, and then began tolling sadly, all was ready and the doors thrown open.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Hacks from neighbouring livery stables began arriving and lined up at the curb, and the friends of the departed began to gather.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Hacks from neighbouring livery stables began arriving and lined up at the curb, and the friends of the departed began to gather.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading “_Oh they laid him away, On one bleak Winter day, An’ the sun he’ll never see more._” BALLADS OF BACK STREETS.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “_Oh they laid him away, On one bleak Winter day, An’ the sun he’ll never see more._” BALLADS OF BACK STREETS.

plural of “ballad” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading “_Oh they laid him away, On one bleak Winter day, An’ the sun he’ll never see more._” BALLADS OF BACK STREETS.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THURSDAY morning broke clear, and before the factory whistles had done blowing, O’Connor and Roddy Ferguson had carried in the coffin, the great brass candelabra, and all the other things that went to make up O’Connor’s first-class funeral.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading O’Connor’s arrival was followed promptly by that of old Mrs. Sweeney, and under their practised hands things progressed rapidly; for when the clock of St. Michael’s struck the hour of nine, and then began tolling sadly, all was ready and the doors thrown open.

offering little or no hope

From this reading “_Oh they laid him away, On one bleak Winter day, An’ the sun he’ll never see more._” BALLADS OF BACK STREETS.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading THURSDAY morning broke clear, and before the factory whistles had done blowing, O’Connor and Roddy Ferguson had carried in the coffin, the great brass candelabra, and all the other things that went to make up O’Connor’s first-class funeral.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading THURSDAY morning broke clear, and before the factory whistles had done blowing, O’Connor and Roddy Ferguson had carried in the coffin, the great brass candelabra, and all the other things that went to make up O’Connor’s first-class funeral.

lacking funds

From this reading THURSDAY morning broke clear, and before the factory whistles had done blowing, O’Connor and Roddy Ferguson had carried in the coffin, the great brass candelabra, and all the other things that went to make up O’Connor’s first-class funeral.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The women went in, but the men, for the most part, collected upon the sidewalk.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading O’Connor’s arrival was followed promptly by that of old Mrs. Sweeney, and under their practised hands things progressed rapidly; for when the clock of St. Michael’s struck the hour of nine, and then began tolling sadly, all was ready and the doors thrown open.

branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights

From this reading THURSDAY morning broke clear, and before the factory whistles had done blowing, O’Connor and Roddy Ferguson had carried in the coffin, the great brass candelabra, and all the other things that went to make up O’Connor’s first-class funeral.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading THURSDAY morning broke clear, and before the factory whistles had done blowing, O’Connor and Roddy Ferguson had carried in the coffin, the great brass candelabra, and all the other things that went to make up O’Connor’s first-class funeral.

rid of obstructions

From this reading THURSDAY morning broke clear, and before the factory whistles had done blowing, O’Connor and Roddy Ferguson had carried in the coffin, the great brass candelabra, and all the other things that went to make up O’Connor’s first-class funeral.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading O’Connor’s arrival was followed promptly by that of old Mrs. Sweeney, and under their practised hands things progressed rapidly; for when the clock of St. Michael’s struck the hour of nine, and then began tolling sadly, all was ready and the doors thrown open.

box in which a corpse is buried or cremated

From this reading THURSDAY morning broke clear, and before the factory whistles had done blowing, O’Connor and Roddy Ferguson had carried in the coffin, the great brass candelabra, and all the other things that went to make up O’Connor’s first-class funeral.

brought together in one place

From this reading The women went in, but the men, for the most part, collected upon the sidewalk.

an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

From this reading Hacks from neighbouring livery stables began arriving and lined up at the curb, and the friends of the departed began to gather.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading “_Oh they laid him away, On one bleak Winter day, An’ the sun he’ll never see more._” BALLADS OF BACK STREETS.

well in the past; former

From this reading Hacks from neighbouring livery stables began arriving and lined up at the curb, and the friends of the departed began to gather.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading THURSDAY morning broke clear, and before the factory whistles had done blowing, O’Connor and Roddy Ferguson had carried in the coffin, the great brass candelabra, and all the other things that went to make up O’Connor’s first-class funeral.

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

From this reading O’Connor’s arrival was followed promptly by that of old Mrs. Sweeney, and under their practised hands things progressed rapidly; for when the clock of St. Michael’s struck the hour of nine, and then began tolling sadly, all was ready and the doors thrown open.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading THURSDAY morning broke clear, and before the factory whistles had done blowing, O’Connor and Roddy Ferguson had carried in the coffin, the great brass candelabra, and all the other things that went to make up O’Connor’s first-class funeral.

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

From this reading THURSDAY morning broke clear, and before the factory whistles had done blowing, O’Connor and Roddy Ferguson had carried in the coffin, the great brass candelabra, and all the other things that went to make up O’Connor’s first-class funeral.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading THURSDAY morning broke clear, and before the factory whistles had done blowing, O’Connor and Roddy Ferguson had carried in the coffin, the great brass candelabra, and all the other things that went to make up O’Connor’s first-class funeral.

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

From this reading O’Connor’s arrival was followed promptly by that of old Mrs. Sweeney, and under their practised hands things progressed rapidly; for when the clock of St. Michael’s struck the hour of nine, and then began tolling sadly, all was ready and the doors thrown open.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading O’Connor’s arrival was followed promptly by that of old Mrs. Sweeney, and under their practised hands things progressed rapidly; for when the clock of St. Michael’s struck the hour of nine, and then began tolling sadly, all was ready and the doors thrown open.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Hacks from neighbouring livery stables began arriving and lined up at the curb, and the friends of the departed began to gather.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Hacks from neighbouring livery stables began arriving and lined up at the curb, and the friends of the departed began to gather.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading THURSDAY morning broke clear, and before the factory whistles had done blowing, O’Connor and Roddy Ferguson had carried in the coffin, the great brass candelabra, and all the other things that went to make up O’Connor’s first-class funeral.

assemble or get together

From this reading Hacks from neighbouring livery stables began arriving and lined up at the curb, and the friends of the departed began to gather.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THURSDAY morning broke clear, and before the factory whistles had done blowing, O’Connor and Roddy Ferguson had carried in the coffin, the great brass candelabra, and all the other things that went to make up O’Connor’s first-class funeral.

plural of “hack” — one who works hard at boring tasks

From this reading Hacks from neighbouring livery stables began arriving and lined up at the curb, and the friends of the departed began to gather.

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

From this reading THURSDAY morning broke clear, and before the factory whistles had done blowing, O’Connor and Roddy Ferguson had carried in the coffin, the great brass candelabra, and all the other things that went to make up O’Connor’s first-class funeral.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading O’Connor’s arrival was followed promptly by that of old Mrs. Sweeney, and under their practised hands things progressed rapidly; for when the clock of St. Michael’s struck the hour of nine, and then began tolling sadly, all was ready and the doors thrown open.

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

From this reading “_Oh they laid him away, On one bleak Winter day, An’ the sun he’ll never see more._” BALLADS OF BACK STREETS.

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

From this reading “_Oh they laid him away, On one bleak Winter day, An’ the sun he’ll never see more._” BALLADS OF BACK STREETS.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading O’Connor’s arrival was followed promptly by that of old Mrs. Sweeney, and under their practised hands things progressed rapidly; for when the clock of St. Michael’s struck the hour of nine, and then began tolling sadly, all was ready and the doors thrown open.

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

From this reading THURSDAY morning broke clear, and before the factory whistles had done blowing, O’Connor and Roddy Ferguson had carried in the coffin, the great brass candelabra, and all the other things that went to make up O’Connor’s first-class funeral.

set down according to a plan

From this reading “_Oh they laid him away, On one bleak Winter day, An’ the sun he’ll never see more._” BALLADS OF BACK STREETS.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading Hacks from neighbouring livery stables began arriving and lined up at the curb, and the friends of the departed began to gather.

uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs

From this reading Hacks from neighbouring livery stables began arriving and lined up at the curb, and the friends of the departed began to gather.

engage in

From this reading THURSDAY morning broke clear, and before the factory whistles had done blowing, O’Connor and Roddy Ferguson had carried in the coffin, the great brass candelabra, and all the other things that went to make up O’Connor’s first-class funeral.

the force of workers available

From this reading The women went in, but the men, for the most part, collected upon the sidewalk.

possessive form of “michael” — (Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading O’Connor’s arrival was followed promptly by that of old Mrs. Sweeney, and under their practised hands things progressed rapidly; for when the clock of St. Michael’s struck the hour of nine, and then began tolling sadly, all was ready and the doors thrown open.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “_Oh they laid him away, On one bleak Winter day, An’ the sun he’ll never see more._” BALLADS OF BACK STREETS.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THURSDAY morning broke clear, and before the factory whistles had done blowing, O’Connor and Roddy Ferguson had carried in the coffin, the great brass candelabra, and all the other things that went to make up O’Connor’s first-class funeral.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The women went in, but the men, for the most part, collected upon the sidewalk.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading O’Connor’s arrival was followed promptly by that of old Mrs. Sweeney, and under their practised hands things progressed rapidly; for when the clock of St. Michael’s struck the hour of nine, and then began tolling sadly, all was ready and the doors thrown open.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading Hacks from neighbouring livery stables began arriving and lined up at the curb, and the friends of the departed began to gather.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “_Oh they laid him away, On one bleak Winter day, An’ the sun he’ll never see more._” BALLADS OF BACK STREETS.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading O’Connor’s arrival was followed promptly by that of old Mrs. Sweeney, and under their practised hands things progressed rapidly; for when the clock of St. Michael’s struck the hour of nine, and then began tolling sadly, all was ready and the doors thrown open.

United States writer (1925-1964)

From this reading THURSDAY morning broke clear, and before the factory whistles had done blowing, O’Connor and Roddy Ferguson had carried in the coffin, the great brass candelabra, and all the other things that went to make up O’Connor’s first-class funeral.

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

From this reading THURSDAY morning broke clear, and before the factory whistles had done blowing, O’Connor and Roddy Ferguson had carried in the coffin, the great brass candelabra, and all the other things that went to make up O’Connor’s first-class funeral.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “_Oh they laid him away, On one bleak Winter day, An’ the sun he’ll never see more._” BALLADS OF BACK STREETS.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “_Oh they laid him away, On one bleak Winter day, An’ the sun he’ll never see more._” BALLADS OF BACK STREETS.

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

From this reading O’Connor’s arrival was followed promptly by that of old Mrs. Sweeney, and under their practised hands things progressed rapidly; for when the clock of St. Michael’s struck the hour of nine, and then began tolling sadly, all was ready and the doors thrown open.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “_Oh they laid him away, On one bleak Winter day, An’ the sun he’ll never see more._” BALLADS OF BACK STREETS.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “_Oh they laid him away, On one bleak Winter day, An’ the sun he’ll never see more._” BALLADS OF BACK STREETS.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading O’Connor’s arrival was followed promptly by that of old Mrs. Sweeney, and under their practised hands things progressed rapidly; for when the clock of St. Michael’s struck the hour of nine, and then began tolling sadly, all was ready and the doors thrown open.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THURSDAY morning broke clear, and before the factory whistles had done blowing, O’Connor and Roddy Ferguson had carried in the coffin, the great brass candelabra, and all the other things that went to make up O’Connor’s first-class funeral.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The women went in, but the men, for the most part, collected upon the sidewalk.

skillful after much practice

From this reading O’Connor’s arrival was followed promptly by that of old Mrs. Sweeney, and under their practised hands things progressed rapidly; for when the clock of St. Michael’s struck the hour of nine, and then began tolling sadly, all was ready and the doors thrown open.

past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way

From this reading O’Connor’s arrival was followed promptly by that of old Mrs. Sweeney, and under their practised hands things progressed rapidly; for when the clock of St. Michael’s struck the hour of nine, and then began tolling sadly, all was ready and the doors thrown open.

with little or no delay

From this reading O’Connor’s arrival was followed promptly by that of old Mrs. Sweeney, and under their practised hands things progressed rapidly; for when the clock of St. Michael’s struck the hour of nine, and then began tolling sadly, all was ready and the doors thrown open.

with speed

From this reading O’Connor’s arrival was followed promptly by that of old Mrs. Sweeney, and under their practised hands things progressed rapidly; for when the clock of St. Michael’s struck the hour of nine, and then began tolling sadly, all was ready and the doors thrown open.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading O’Connor’s arrival was followed promptly by that of old Mrs. Sweeney, and under their practised hands things progressed rapidly; for when the clock of St. Michael’s struck the hour of nine, and then began tolling sadly, all was ready and the doors thrown open.

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

From this reading THURSDAY morning broke clear, and before the factory whistles had done blowing, O’Connor and Roddy Ferguson had carried in the coffin, the great brass candelabra, and all the other things that went to make up O’Connor’s first-class funeral.

in an unfortunate way

From this reading O’Connor’s arrival was followed promptly by that of old Mrs. Sweeney, and under their practised hands things progressed rapidly; for when the clock of St. Michael’s struck the hour of nine, and then began tolling sadly, all was ready and the doors thrown open.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “_Oh they laid him away, On one bleak Winter day, An’ the sun he’ll never see more._” BALLADS OF BACK STREETS.

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

From this reading The women went in, but the men, for the most part, collected upon the sidewalk.

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

From this reading O’Connor’s arrival was followed promptly by that of old Mrs. Sweeney, and under their practised hands things progressed rapidly; for when the clock of St. Michael’s struck the hour of nine, and then began tolling sadly, all was ready and the doors thrown open.

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading Hacks from neighbouring livery stables began arriving and lined up at the curb, and the friends of the departed began to gather.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading “_Oh they laid him away, On one bleak Winter day, An’ the sun he’ll never see more._” BALLADS OF BACK STREETS.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading O’Connor’s arrival was followed promptly by that of old Mrs. Sweeney, and under their practised hands things progressed rapidly; for when the clock of St. Michael’s struck the hour of nine, and then began tolling sadly, all was ready and the doors thrown open.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading “_Oh they laid him away, On one bleak Winter day, An’ the sun he’ll never see more._” BALLADS OF BACK STREETS.

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

From this reading O’Connor’s arrival was followed promptly by that of old Mrs. Sweeney, and under their practised hands things progressed rapidly; for when the clock of St. Michael’s struck the hour of nine, and then began tolling sadly, all was ready and the doors thrown open.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THURSDAY morning broke clear, and before the factory whistles had done blowing, O’Connor and Roddy Ferguson had carried in the coffin, the great brass candelabra, and all the other things that went to make up O’Connor’s first-class funeral.

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

From this reading “_Oh they laid him away, On one bleak Winter day, An’ the sun he’ll never see more._” BALLADS OF BACK STREETS.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading O’Connor’s arrival was followed promptly by that of old Mrs. Sweeney, and under their practised hands things progressed rapidly; for when the clock of St. Michael’s struck the hour of nine, and then began tolling sadly, all was ready and the doors thrown open.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading O’Connor’s arrival was followed promptly by that of old Mrs. Sweeney, and under their practised hands things progressed rapidly; for when the clock of St. Michael’s struck the hour of nine, and then began tolling sadly, all was ready and the doors thrown open.

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

From this reading “_Oh they laid him away, On one bleak Winter day, An’ the sun he’ll never see more._” BALLADS OF BACK STREETS.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading THURSDAY morning broke clear, and before the factory whistles had done blowing, O’Connor and Roddy Ferguson had carried in the coffin, the great brass candelabra, and all the other things that went to make up O’Connor’s first-class funeral.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading O’Connor’s arrival was followed promptly by that of old Mrs. Sweeney, and under their practised hands things progressed rapidly; for when the clock of St. Michael’s struck the hour of nine, and then began tolling sadly, all was ready and the doors thrown open.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading THURSDAY morning broke clear, and before the factory whistles had done blowing, O’Connor and Roddy Ferguson had carried in the coffin, the great brass candelabra, and all the other things that went to make up O’Connor’s first-class funeral.

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

From this reading THURSDAY morning broke clear, and before the factory whistles had done blowing, O’Connor and Roddy Ferguson had carried in the coffin, the great brass candelabra, and all the other things that went to make up O’Connor’s first-class funeral.

-ing form of “toll” — ring slowly

From this reading O’Connor’s arrival was followed promptly by that of old Mrs. Sweeney, and under their practised hands things progressed rapidly; for when the clock of St. Michael’s struck the hour of nine, and then began tolling sadly, all was ready and the doors thrown open.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading O’Connor’s arrival was followed promptly by that of old Mrs. Sweeney, and under their practised hands things progressed rapidly; for when the clock of St. Michael’s struck the hour of nine, and then began tolling sadly, all was ready and the doors thrown open.

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

From this reading THURSDAY morning broke clear, and before the factory whistles had done blowing, O’Connor and Roddy Ferguson had carried in the coffin, the great brass candelabra, and all the other things that went to make up O’Connor’s first-class funeral.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The women went in, but the men, for the most part, collected upon the sidewalk.

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

From this reading O’Connor’s arrival was followed promptly by that of old Mrs. Sweeney, and under their practised hands things progressed rapidly; for when the clock of St. Michael’s struck the hour of nine, and then began tolling sadly, all was ready and the doors thrown open.

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

From this reading THURSDAY morning broke clear, and before the factory whistles had done blowing, O’Connor and Roddy Ferguson had carried in the coffin, the great brass candelabra, and all the other things that went to make up O’Connor’s first-class funeral.

at the time that

From this reading O’Connor’s arrival was followed promptly by that of old Mrs. Sweeney, and under their practised hands things progressed rapidly; for when the clock of St. Michael’s struck the hour of nine, and then began tolling sadly, all was ready and the doors thrown open.

plural of “whistle” — the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading THURSDAY morning broke clear, and before the factory whistles had done blowing, O’Connor and Roddy Ferguson had carried in the coffin, the great brass candelabra, and all the other things that went to make up O’Connor’s first-class funeral.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading “_Oh they laid him away, On one bleak Winter day, An’ the sun he’ll never see more._” BALLADS OF BACK STREETS.

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

From this reading The women went in, but the men, for the most part, collected upon the sidewalk.