Chapter XVI

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

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

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

From this reading THE big gilt sign over Kelly’s saloon on Girard Avenue was all a-glitter with morning sunlight; a crowd of hangers-on leaned against the awning-frame, watching with admiration the ease with which a powerful German, in a leather apron, lifted huge kegs in and out of a brewer’s wagon.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading THE big gilt sign over Kelly’s saloon on Girard Avenue was all a-glitter with morning sunlight; a crowd of hangers-on leaned against the awning-frame, watching with admiration the ease with which a powerful German, in a leather apron, lifted huge kegs in and out of a brewer’s wagon.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading THE big gilt sign over Kelly’s saloon on Girard Avenue was all a-glitter with morning sunlight; a crowd of hangers-on leaned against the awning-frame, watching with admiration the ease with which a powerful German, in a leather apron, lifted huge kegs in and out of a brewer’s wagon.

(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 THE big gilt sign over Kelly’s saloon on Girard Avenue was all a-glitter with morning sunlight; a crowd of hangers-on leaned against the awning-frame, watching with admiration the ease with which a powerful German, in a leather apron, lifted huge kegs in and out of a brewer’s wagon.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Within, James Kelly stood behind the bar polishing thin glasses, and frowning vexedly; a group of customers sat at a table drinking and watching the deft fingers of Nobby Foley guide a pencil along a narrow strip of paper.

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

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

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

From this reading THE big gilt sign over Kelly’s saloon on Girard Avenue was all a-glitter with morning sunlight; a crowd of hangers-on leaned against the awning-frame, watching with admiration the ease with which a powerful German, in a leather apron, lifted huge kegs in and out of a brewer’s wagon.

a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading THE big gilt sign over Kelly’s saloon on Girard Avenue was all a-glitter with morning sunlight; a crowd of hangers-on leaned against the awning-frame, watching with admiration the ease with which a powerful German, in a leather apron, lifted huge kegs in and out of a brewer’s wagon.

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

From this reading “What are youse buyin’ to-day, Daily?” inquired Foley.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

the eleventh month of the civil year; the fifth month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar (in July and August)

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

a line of approach

From this reading THE big gilt sign over Kelly’s saloon on Girard Avenue was all a-glitter with morning sunlight; a crowd of hangers-on leaned against the awning-frame, watching with admiration the ease with which a powerful German, in a leather apron, lifted huge kegs in and out of a brewer’s wagon.

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

From this reading THE big gilt sign over Kelly’s saloon on Girard Avenue was all a-glitter with morning sunlight; a crowd of hangers-on leaned against the awning-frame, watching with admiration the ease with which a powerful German, in a leather apron, lifted huge kegs in and out of a brewer’s wagon.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Within, James Kelly stood behind the bar polishing thin glasses, and frowning vexedly; a group of customers sat at a table drinking and watching the deft fingers of Nobby Foley guide a pencil along a narrow strip of paper.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE big gilt sign over Kelly’s saloon on Girard Avenue was all a-glitter with morning sunlight; a crowd of hangers-on leaned against the awning-frame, watching with admiration the ease with which a powerful German, in a leather apron, lifted huge kegs in and out of a brewer’s wagon.

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

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

possessive form of “brewer” — someone who brews beer or ale from malt and hops and water

From this reading THE big gilt sign over Kelly’s saloon on Girard Avenue was all a-glitter with morning sunlight; a crowd of hangers-on leaned against the awning-frame, watching with admiration the ease with which a powerful German, in a leather apron, lifted huge kegs in and out of a brewer’s wagon.

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

From this reading “What are youse buyin’ to-day, Daily?” inquired Foley.

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

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

A soft white limestone used for marking doors, stone walls, and slate.

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading THE big gilt sign over Kelly’s saloon on Girard Avenue was all a-glitter with morning sunlight; a crowd of hangers-on leaned against the awning-frame, watching with admiration the ease with which a powerful German, in a leather apron, lifted huge kegs in and out of a brewer’s wagon.

plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading Within, James Kelly stood behind the bar polishing thin glasses, and frowning vexedly; a group of customers sat at a table drinking and watching the deft fingers of Nobby Foley guide a pencil along a narrow strip of paper.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading “What are youse buyin’ to-day, Daily?” inquired Foley.

skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands

From this reading Within, James Kelly stood behind the bar polishing thin glasses, and frowning vexedly; a group of customers sat at a table drinking and watching the deft fingers of Nobby Foley guide a pencil along a narrow strip of paper.

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

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading Within, James Kelly stood behind the bar polishing thin glasses, and frowning vexedly; a group of customers sat at a table drinking and watching the deft fingers of Nobby Foley guide a pencil along a narrow strip of paper.

move gently or carefully

From this reading THE big gilt sign over Kelly’s saloon on Girard Avenue was all a-glitter with morning sunlight; a crowd of hangers-on leaned against the awning-frame, watching with admiration the ease with which a powerful German, in a leather apron, lifted huge kegs in and out of a brewer’s wagon.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Within, James Kelly stood behind the bar polishing thin glasses, and frowning vexedly; a group of customers sat at a table drinking and watching the deft fingers of Nobby Foley guide a pencil along a narrow strip of paper.

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

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

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

From this reading Within, James Kelly stood behind the bar polishing thin glasses, and frowning vexedly; a group of customers sat at a table drinking and watching the deft fingers of Nobby Foley guide a pencil along a narrow strip of paper.

showing displeasure or anger

From this reading Within, James Kelly stood behind the bar polishing thin glasses, and frowning vexedly; a group of customers sat at a table drinking and watching the deft fingers of Nobby Foley guide a pencil along a narrow strip of paper.

a person of German nationality

From this reading THE big gilt sign over Kelly’s saloon on Girard Avenue was all a-glitter with morning sunlight; a crowd of hangers-on leaned against the awning-frame, watching with admiration the ease with which a powerful German, in a leather apron, lifted huge kegs in and out of a brewer’s wagon.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading THE big gilt sign over Kelly’s saloon on Girard Avenue was all a-glitter with morning sunlight; a crowd of hangers-on leaned against the awning-frame, watching with admiration the ease with which a powerful German, in a leather apron, lifted huge kegs in and out of a brewer’s wagon.

United States financier (born in France) who helped finance the War of 1812 (1750-1831)

From this reading THE big gilt sign over Kelly’s saloon on Girard Avenue was all a-glitter with morning sunlight; a crowd of hangers-on leaned against the awning-frame, watching with admiration the ease with which a powerful German, in a leather apron, lifted huge kegs in and out of a brewer’s wagon.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading Within, James Kelly stood behind the bar polishing thin glasses, and frowning vexedly; a group of customers sat at a table drinking and watching the deft fingers of Nobby Foley guide a pencil along a narrow strip of paper.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Within, James Kelly stood behind the bar polishing thin glasses, and frowning vexedly; a group of customers sat at a table drinking and watching the deft fingers of Nobby Foley guide a pencil along a narrow strip of paper.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading Within, James Kelly stood behind the bar polishing thin glasses, and frowning vexedly; a group of customers sat at a table drinking and watching the deft fingers of Nobby Foley guide a pencil along a narrow strip of paper.

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

From this reading THE big gilt sign over Kelly’s saloon on Girard Avenue was all a-glitter with morning sunlight; a crowd of hangers-on leaned against the awning-frame, watching with admiration the ease with which a powerful German, in a leather apron, lifted huge kegs in and out of a brewer’s wagon.

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

From this reading HARRIGAN.

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

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading THE big gilt sign over Kelly’s saloon on Girard Avenue was all a-glitter with morning sunlight; a crowd of hangers-on leaned against the awning-frame, watching with admiration the ease with which a powerful German, in a leather apron, lifted huge kegs in and out of a brewer’s wagon.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

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

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

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

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

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

From this reading “What are youse buyin’ to-day, Daily?” inquired Foley.

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

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading Within, James Kelly stood behind the bar polishing thin glasses, and frowning vexedly; a group of customers sat at a table drinking and watching the deft fingers of Nobby Foley guide a pencil along a narrow strip of paper.

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

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

plural of “keg” — the quantity contained in a keg

From this reading THE big gilt sign over Kelly’s saloon on Girard Avenue was all a-glitter with morning sunlight; a crowd of hangers-on leaned against the awning-frame, watching with admiration the ease with which a powerful German, in a leather apron, lifted huge kegs in and out of a brewer’s wagon.

United States circus clown (1898-1979)

From this reading Within, James Kelly stood behind the bar polishing thin glasses, and frowning vexedly; a group of customers sat at a table drinking and watching the deft fingers of Nobby Foley guide a pencil along a narrow strip of paper.

possessive form of “kelly” — United States circus clown (1898-1979)

From this reading THE big gilt sign over Kelly’s saloon on Girard Avenue was all a-glitter with morning sunlight; a crowd of hangers-on leaned against the awning-frame, watching with admiration the ease with which a powerful German, in a leather apron, lifted huge kegs in and out of a brewer’s wagon.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading THE big gilt sign over Kelly’s saloon on Girard Avenue was all a-glitter with morning sunlight; a crowd of hangers-on leaned against the awning-frame, watching with admiration the ease with which a powerful German, in a leather apron, lifted huge kegs in and out of a brewer’s wagon.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading THE big gilt sign over Kelly’s saloon on Girard Avenue was all a-glitter with morning sunlight; a crowd of hangers-on leaned against the awning-frame, watching with admiration the ease with which a powerful German, in a leather apron, lifted huge kegs in and out of a brewer’s wagon.

held up in the air

From this reading THE big gilt sign over Kelly’s saloon on Girard Avenue was all a-glitter with morning sunlight; a crowd of hangers-on leaned against the awning-frame, watching with admiration the ease with which a powerful German, in a leather apron, lifted huge kegs in and out of a brewer’s wagon.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

possessive form of “malone” — English scholar remembered for his chronology of Shakespeare's plays and his editions of Shakespeare and Dryden (1741-1812)

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE big gilt sign over Kelly’s saloon on Girard Avenue was all a-glitter with morning sunlight; a crowd of hangers-on leaned against the awning-frame, watching with admiration the ease with which a powerful German, in a leather apron, lifted huge kegs in and out of a brewer’s wagon.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Within, James Kelly stood behind the bar polishing thin glasses, and frowning vexedly; a group of customers sat at a table drinking and watching the deft fingers of Nobby Foley guide a pencil along a narrow strip of paper.

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

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

not any; not one

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

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

From this reading Within, James Kelly stood behind the bar polishing thin glasses, and frowning vexedly; a group of customers sat at a table drinking and watching the deft fingers of Nobby Foley guide a pencil along a narrow strip of paper.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE big gilt sign over Kelly’s saloon on Girard Avenue was all a-glitter with morning sunlight; a crowd of hangers-on leaned against the awning-frame, watching with admiration the ease with which a powerful German, in a leather apron, lifted huge kegs in and out of a brewer’s wagon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

above and across; more than

From this reading THE big gilt sign over Kelly’s saloon on Girard Avenue was all a-glitter with morning sunlight; a crowd of hangers-on leaned against the awning-frame, watching with admiration the ease with which a powerful German, in a leather apron, lifted huge kegs in and out of a brewer’s wagon.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Within, James Kelly stood behind the bar polishing thin glasses, and frowning vexedly; a group of customers sat at a table drinking and watching the deft fingers of Nobby Foley guide a pencil along a narrow strip of paper.

a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it

From this reading Within, James Kelly stood behind the bar polishing thin glasses, and frowning vexedly; a group of customers sat at a table drinking and watching the deft fingers of Nobby Foley guide a pencil along a narrow strip of paper.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading THE big gilt sign over Kelly’s saloon on Girard Avenue was all a-glitter with morning sunlight; a crowd of hangers-on leaned against the awning-frame, watching with admiration the ease with which a powerful German, in a leather apron, lifted huge kegs in and out of a brewer’s wagon.

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

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

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

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

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

From this reading Within, James Kelly stood behind the bar polishing thin glasses, and frowning vexedly; a group of customers sat at a table drinking and watching the deft fingers of Nobby Foley guide a pencil along a narrow strip of paper.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading THE big gilt sign over Kelly’s saloon on Girard Avenue was all a-glitter with morning sunlight; a crowd of hangers-on leaned against the awning-frame, watching with admiration the ease with which a powerful German, in a leather apron, lifted huge kegs in and out of a brewer’s wagon.

(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Within, James Kelly stood behind the bar polishing thin glasses, and frowning vexedly; a group of customers sat at a table drinking and watching the deft fingers of Nobby Foley guide a pencil along a narrow strip of paper.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading Within, James Kelly stood behind the bar polishing thin glasses, and frowning vexedly; a group of customers sat at a table drinking and watching the deft fingers of Nobby Foley guide a pencil along a narrow strip of paper.

the rays of the sun

From this reading THE big gilt sign over Kelly’s saloon on Girard Avenue was all a-glitter with morning sunlight; a crowd of hangers-on leaned against the awning-frame, watching with admiration the ease with which a powerful German, in a leather apron, lifted huge kegs in and out of a brewer’s wagon.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Within, James Kelly stood behind the bar polishing thin glasses, and frowning vexedly; a group of customers sat at a table drinking and watching the deft fingers of Nobby Foley guide a pencil along a narrow strip of paper.

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

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading Within, James Kelly stood behind the bar polishing thin glasses, and frowning vexedly; a group of customers sat at a table drinking and watching the deft fingers of Nobby Foley guide a pencil along a narrow strip of paper.

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

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

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From this reading “What are youse buyin’ to-day, Daily?” inquired Foley.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

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

From this reading Within, James Kelly stood behind the bar polishing thin glasses, and frowning vexedly; a group of customers sat at a table drinking and watching the deft fingers of Nobby Foley guide a pencil along a narrow strip of paper.

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

From this reading THE big gilt sign over Kelly’s saloon on Girard Avenue was all a-glitter with morning sunlight; a crowd of hangers-on leaned against the awning-frame, watching with admiration the ease with which a powerful German, in a leather apron, lifted huge kegs in and out of a brewer’s wagon.

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

From this reading THE big gilt sign over Kelly’s saloon on Girard Avenue was all a-glitter with morning sunlight; a crowd of hangers-on leaned against the awning-frame, watching with admiration the ease with which a powerful German, in a leather apron, lifted huge kegs in and out of a brewer’s wagon.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading THE big gilt sign over Kelly’s saloon on Girard Avenue was all a-glitter with morning sunlight; a crowd of hangers-on leaned against the awning-frame, watching with admiration the ease with which a powerful German, in a leather apron, lifted huge kegs in and out of a brewer’s wagon.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What are youse buyin’ to-day, Daily?” inquired Foley.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE big gilt sign over Kelly’s saloon on Girard Avenue was all a-glitter with morning sunlight; a crowd of hangers-on leaned against the awning-frame, watching with admiration the ease with which a powerful German, in a leather apron, lifted huge kegs in and out of a brewer’s wagon.

very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

a liquor made from fermented mash of grain

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE big gilt sign over Kelly’s saloon on Girard Avenue was all a-glitter with morning sunlight; a crowd of hangers-on leaned against the awning-frame, watching with admiration the ease with which a powerful German, in a leather apron, lifted huge kegs in and out of a brewer’s wagon.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within, James Kelly stood behind the bar polishing thin glasses, and frowning vexedly; a group of customers sat at a table drinking and watching the deft fingers of Nobby Foley guide a pencil along a narrow strip of paper.

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

From this reading “_I kape a saloon on the corner, me boys, An’ faith I’ve a flourishin’ trade, I bought out me cousin, Nathaniel Doyle, The money on whisky I made, I could sell to youse now a nice pusse caffey, Or a Rhino-Victoria cigar; No slate, chalk or pencil is kept in the house, Whin Malone’s at the back av the bar._”