Chapter VIII

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

From this reading “_There’s an organ in the parlour, Just to give the house a tone, And you’re welcome every evening, At Maggie Murphy’s home._” HARRIGAN.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading NOT many steps from St. Michael’s is the Academy of the Sacred Heart, where the girls of the parish are taught by the gentle-mannered sisters; and not far from that again, was the home of Maggie Dwyer.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

anew

From this reading NOT many steps from St. Michael’s is the Academy of the Sacred Heart, where the girls of the parish are taught by the gentle-mannered sisters; and not far from that again, was the home of Maggie Dwyer.

(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 All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

a narrow street with walls on both sides

From this reading Time was, and not so many years before, when Owen Dwyer mixed the mortar for McMullen the builder and lived in one of the little houses in McGarragles’ Alley.

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

From this reading “_There’s an organ in the parlour, Just to give the house a tone, And you’re welcome every evening, At Maggie Murphy’s home._” HARRIGAN.

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

From this reading “_There’s an organ in the parlour, Just to give the house a tone, And you’re welcome every evening, At Maggie Murphy’s home._” HARRIGAN.

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

From this reading NOT many steps from St. Michael’s is the Academy of the Sacred Heart, where the girls of the parish are taught by the gentle-mannered sisters; and not far from that again, was the home of Maggie Dwyer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “_There’s an organ in the parlour, Just to give the house a tone, And you’re welcome every evening, At Maggie Murphy’s home._” HARRIGAN.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Time was, and not so many years before, when Owen Dwyer mixed the mortar for McMullen the builder and lived in one of the little houses in McGarragles’ Alley.

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

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action

From this reading Time was, and not so many years before, when Owen Dwyer mixed the mortar for McMullen the builder and lived in one of the little houses in McGarragles’ Alley.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Owen made good wages and was a saving man and a sober one.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading NOT many steps from St. Michael’s is the Academy of the Sacred Heart, where the girls of the parish are taught by the gentle-mannered sisters; and not far from that again, was the home of Maggie Dwyer.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

a female human offspring

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

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

From this reading NOT many steps from St. Michael’s is the Academy of the Sacred Heart, where the girls of the parish are taught by the gentle-mannered sisters; and not far from that again, was the home of Maggie Dwyer.

give an education to

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

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

From this reading “_There’s an organ in the parlour, Just to give the house a tone, And you’re welcome every evening, At Maggie Murphy’s home._” HARRIGAN.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading “_There’s an organ in the parlour, Just to give the house a tone, And you’re welcome every evening, At Maggie Murphy’s home._” HARRIGAN.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading NOT many steps from St. Michael’s is the Academy of the Sacred Heart, where the girls of the parish are taught by the gentle-mannered sisters; and not far from that again, was the home of Maggie Dwyer.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

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

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Time was, and not so many years before, when Owen Dwyer mixed the mortar for McMullen the builder and lived in one of the little houses in McGarragles’ Alley.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading NOT many steps from St. Michael’s is the Academy of the Sacred Heart, where the girls of the parish are taught by the gentle-mannered sisters; and not far from that again, was the home of Maggie Dwyer.

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

From this reading NOT many steps from St. Michael’s is the Academy of the Sacred Heart, where the girls of the parish are taught by the gentle-mannered sisters; and not far from that again, was the home of Maggie Dwyer.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading NOT many steps from St. Michael’s is the Academy of the Sacred Heart, where the girls of the parish are taught by the gentle-mannered sisters; and not far from that again, was the home of Maggie Dwyer.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “_There’s an organ in the parlour, Just to give the house a tone, And you’re welcome every evening, At Maggie Murphy’s home._” HARRIGAN.

coins made of gold

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading But Owen made good wages and was a saving man and a sober one.

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

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

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

From this reading “_There’s an organ in the parlour, Just to give the house a tone, And you’re welcome every evening, At Maggie Murphy’s home._” HARRIGAN.

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

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading NOT many steps from St. Michael’s is the Academy of the Sacred Heart, where the girls of the parish are taught by the gentle-mannered sisters; and not far from that again, was the home of Maggie Dwyer.

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

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

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

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading “_There’s an organ in the parlour, Just to give the house a tone, And you’re welcome every evening, At Maggie Murphy’s home._” HARRIGAN.

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

From this reading “_There’s an organ in the parlour, Just to give the house a tone, And you’re welcome every evening, At Maggie Murphy’s home._” HARRIGAN.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Time was, and not so many years before, when Owen Dwyer mixed the mortar for McMullen the builder and lived in one of the little houses in McGarragles’ Alley.

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

From this reading “_There’s an organ in the parlour, Just to give the house a tone, And you’re welcome every evening, At Maggie Murphy’s home._” HARRIGAN.

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

From this reading NOT many steps from St. Michael’s is the Academy of the Sacred Heart, where the girls of the parish are taught by the gentle-mannered sisters; and not far from that again, was the home of Maggie Dwyer.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

and nothing more

From this reading “_There’s an organ in the parlour, Just to give the house a tone, And you’re welcome every evening, At Maggie Murphy’s home._” HARRIGAN.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

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

From this reading Time was, and not so many years before, when Owen Dwyer mixed the mortar for McMullen the builder and lived in one of the little houses in McGarragles’ Alley.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Time was, and not so many years before, when Owen Dwyer mixed the mortar for McMullen the builder and lived in one of the little houses in McGarragles’ Alley.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But Owen made good wages and was a saving man and a sober one.

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

From this reading “_There’s an organ in the parlour, Just to give the house a tone, And you’re welcome every evening, At Maggie Murphy’s home._” HARRIGAN.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading But Owen made good wages and was a saving man and a sober one.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading NOT many steps from St. Michael’s is the Academy of the Sacred Heart, where the girls of the parish are taught by the gentle-mannered sisters; and not far from that again, was the home of Maggie Dwyer.

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

From this reading Time was, and not so many years before, when Owen Dwyer mixed the mortar for McMullen the builder and lived in one of the little houses in McGarragles’ Alley.

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

From this reading Time was, and not so many years before, when Owen Dwyer mixed the mortar for McMullen the builder and lived in one of the little houses in McGarragles’ Alley.

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

From this reading NOT many steps from St. Michael’s is the Academy of the Sacred Heart, where the girls of the parish are taught by the gentle-mannered sisters; and not far from that again, was the home of Maggie Dwyer.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading Time was, and not so many years before, when Owen Dwyer mixed the mortar for McMullen the builder and lived in one of the little houses in McGarragles’ Alley.

a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range

From this reading Time was, and not so many years before, when Owen Dwyer mixed the mortar for McMullen the builder and lived in one of the little houses in McGarragles’ Alley.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

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

From this reading “_There’s an organ in the parlour, Just to give the house a tone, And you’re welcome every evening, At Maggie Murphy’s home._” HARRIGAN.

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading NOT many steps from St. Michael’s is the Academy of the Sacred Heart, where the girls of the parish are taught by the gentle-mannered sisters; and not far from that again, was the home of Maggie Dwyer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NOT many steps from St. Michael’s is the Academy of the Sacred Heart, where the girls of the parish are taught by the gentle-mannered sisters; and not far from that again, was the home of Maggie Dwyer.

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

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Time was, and not so many years before, when Owen Dwyer mixed the mortar for McMullen the builder and lived in one of the little houses in McGarragles’ Alley.

a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function

From this reading “_There’s an organ in the parlour, Just to give the house a tone, And you’re welcome every evening, At Maggie Murphy’s home._” HARRIGAN.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)

From this reading Time was, and not so many years before, when Owen Dwyer mixed the mortar for McMullen the builder and lived in one of the little houses in McGarragles’ Alley.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

a local church community

From this reading NOT many steps from St. Michael’s is the Academy of the Sacred Heart, where the girls of the parish are taught by the gentle-mannered sisters; and not far from that again, was the home of Maggie Dwyer.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading “_There’s an organ in the parlour, Just to give the house a tone, And you’re welcome every evening, At Maggie Murphy’s home._” HARRIGAN.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading NOT many steps from St. Michael’s is the Academy of the Sacred Heart, where the girls of the parish are taught by the gentle-mannered sisters; and not far from that again, was the home of Maggie Dwyer.

an act of economizing; reduction in cost

From this reading But Owen made good wages and was a saving man and a sober one.

a fund of money put by as a reserve

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

an educational institution

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

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

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading NOT many steps from St. Michael’s is the Academy of the Sacred Heart, where the girls of the parish are taught by the gentle-mannered sisters; and not far from that again, was the home of Maggie Dwyer.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Time was, and not so many years before, when Owen Dwyer mixed the mortar for McMullen the builder and lived in one of the little houses in McGarragles’ Alley.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading But Owen made good wages and was a saving man and a sober one.

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From this reading NOT many steps from St. Michael’s is the Academy of the Sacred Heart, where the girls of the parish are taught by the gentle-mannered sisters; and not far from that again, was the home of Maggie Dwyer.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading NOT many steps from St. Michael’s is the Academy of the Sacred Heart, where the girls of the parish are taught by the gentle-mannered sisters; and not far from that again, was the home of Maggie Dwyer.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading NOT many steps from St. Michael’s is the Academy of the Sacred Heart, where the girls of the parish are taught by the gentle-mannered sisters; and not far from that again, was the home of Maggie Dwyer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading NOT many steps from St. Michael’s is the Academy of the Sacred Heart, where the girls of the parish are taught by the gentle-mannered sisters; and not far from that again, was the home of Maggie Dwyer.

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

From this reading “_There’s an organ in the parlour, Just to give the house a tone, And you’re welcome every evening, At Maggie Murphy’s home._” HARRIGAN.

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From this reading “_There’s an organ in the parlour, Just to give the house a tone, And you’re welcome every evening, At Maggie Murphy’s home._” HARRIGAN.

by that means or because of that

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Time was, and not so many years before, when Owen Dwyer mixed the mortar for McMullen the builder and lived in one of the little houses in McGarragles’ Alley.

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

From this reading “_There’s an organ in the parlour, Just to give the house a tone, And you’re welcome every evening, At Maggie Murphy’s home._” HARRIGAN.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading “_There’s an organ in the parlour, Just to give the house a tone, And you’re welcome every evening, At Maggie Murphy’s home._” HARRIGAN.

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

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading But Owen made good wages and was a saving man and a sober one.

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

From this reading NOT many steps from St. Michael’s is the Academy of the Sacred Heart, where the girls of the parish are taught by the gentle-mannered sisters; and not far from that again, was the home of Maggie Dwyer.

accept gladly

From this reading “_There’s an organ in the parlour, Just to give the house a tone, And you’re welcome every evening, At Maggie Murphy’s home._” HARRIGAN.

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

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

at the time that

From this reading Time was, and not so many years before, when Owen Dwyer mixed the mortar for McMullen the builder and lived in one of the little houses in McGarragles’ Alley.

in or at the place that

From this reading NOT many steps from St. Michael’s is the Academy of the Sacred Heart, where the girls of the parish are taught by the gentle-mannered sisters; and not far from that again, was the home of Maggie Dwyer.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading All his neighbours knew that he had an account in the savings bank; but when he sent his daughter to the Normal School and thereby showed that he had sufficient to educate and support her it excited much comment; and when he bought the Second Street house, and Fitzmaurice, the real estate man, caused it to be known that four thousand dollars was the price paid, a cry of wonder went up, and the old country tale of the finding of “a crock of gold,” began to be whispered from one to the other.

a late time of life

From this reading Time was, and not so many years before, when Owen Dwyer mixed the mortar for McMullen the builder and lived in one of the little houses in McGarragles’ Alley.

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From this reading “_There’s an organ in the parlour, Just to give the house a tone, And you’re welcome every evening, At Maggie Murphy’s home._” HARRIGAN.