Chapter XXII

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

From this reading It was a McQuirk sheet and lauded that gentleman’s action to the skies.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading “Sure, Young Murphy is the b’y for thim,” said Clancy, as he finished the account.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading It was a McQuirk sheet and lauded that gentleman’s action to the skies.

(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 cool shades of evening their mantles were spreading, And Maggie, all smiling, was listening to me, The moon through the valley her pale light was shedding, When I won the heart of the rose of Tralee._” OLD SONG.

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

From this reading “_Some people’s born with the notion that for sharpness they’ve got the rest o’ the world tied hand an’ foot; and they are sharp, in their way--but they don’t weigh much._”--CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

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

From this reading “_Some people’s born with the notion that for sharpness they’ve got the rest o’ the world tied hand an’ foot; and they are sharp, in their way--but they don’t weigh much._”--CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

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

From this reading “_Some people’s born with the notion that for sharpness they’ve got the rest o’ the world tied hand an’ foot; and they are sharp, in their way--but they don’t weigh much._”--CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

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

From this reading “Sure, Young Murphy is the b’y for thim,” said Clancy, as he finished the account.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CLANCY was reading the news of the convention in the evening paper behind his counter; the rush was over for the night, and he pulled at his pipe contentedly, for O’Hara had failed to keep his threat, and Clancy fancied that his creditor had thought better of it.

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From this reading “Sure, Young Murphy is the b’y for thim,” said Clancy, as he finished the account.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading CLANCY was reading the news of the convention in the evening paper behind his counter; the rush was over for the night, and he pulled at his pipe contentedly, for O’Hara had failed to keep his threat, and Clancy fancied that his creditor had thought better of it.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading CLANCY was reading the news of the convention in the evening paper behind his counter; the rush was over for the night, and he pulled at his pipe contentedly, for O’Hara had failed to keep his threat, and Clancy fancied that his creditor had thought better of it.

brought into existence

From this reading “_Some people’s born with the notion that for sharpness they’ve got the rest o’ the world tied hand an’ foot; and they are sharp, in their way--but they don’t weigh much._”--CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “_Some people’s born with the notion that for sharpness they’ve got the rest o’ the world tied hand an’ foot; and they are sharp, in their way--but they don’t weigh much._”--CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

From this reading “_Some people’s born with the notion that for sharpness they’ve got the rest o’ the world tied hand an’ foot; and they are sharp, in their way--but they don’t weigh much._”--CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

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

From this reading CLANCY was reading the news of the convention in the evening paper behind his counter; the rush was over for the night, and he pulled at his pipe contentedly, for O’Hara had failed to keep his threat, and Clancy fancied that his creditor had thought better of it.

with equanimity

From this reading CLANCY was reading the news of the convention in the evening paper behind his counter; the rush was over for the night, and he pulled at his pipe contentedly, for O’Hara had failed to keep his threat, and Clancy fancied that his creditor had thought better of it.

a large formal assembly

From this reading CLANCY was reading the news of the convention in the evening paper behind his counter; the rush was over for the night, and he pulled at his pipe contentedly, for O’Hara had failed to keep his threat, and Clancy fancied that his creditor had thought better of it.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading “_The cool shades of evening their mantles were spreading, And Maggie, all smiling, was listening to me, The moon through the valley her pale light was shedding, When I won the heart of the rose of Tralee._” OLD SONG.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading CLANCY was reading the news of the convention in the evening paper behind his counter; the rush was over for the night, and he pulled at his pipe contentedly, for O’Hara had failed to keep his threat, and Clancy fancied that his creditor had thought better of it.

a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists

From this reading CLANCY was reading the news of the convention in the evening paper behind his counter; the rush was over for the night, and he pulled at his pipe contentedly, for O’Hara had failed to keep his threat, and Clancy fancied that his creditor had thought better of it.

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

From this reading “_Some people’s born with the notion that for sharpness they’ve got the rest o’ the world tied hand an’ foot; and they are sharp, in their way--but they don’t weigh much._”--CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

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

From this reading “_The cool shades of evening their mantles were spreading, And Maggie, all smiling, was listening to me, The moon through the valley her pale light was shedding, When I won the heart of the rose of Tralee._” OLD SONG.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading CLANCY was reading the news of the convention in the evening paper behind his counter; the rush was over for the night, and he pulled at his pipe contentedly, for O’Hara had failed to keep his threat, and Clancy fancied that his creditor had thought better of it.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading CLANCY was reading the news of the convention in the evening paper behind his counter; the rush was over for the night, and he pulled at his pipe contentedly, for O’Hara had failed to keep his threat, and Clancy fancied that his creditor had thought better of it.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading “Sure, Young Murphy is the b’y for thim,” said Clancy, as he finished the account.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading “_Some people’s born with the notion that for sharpness they’ve got the rest o’ the world tied hand an’ foot; and they are sharp, in their way--but they don’t weigh much._”--CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “_Some people’s born with the notion that for sharpness they’ve got the rest o’ the world tied hand an’ foot; and they are sharp, in their way--but they don’t weigh much._”--CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading It was a McQuirk sheet and lauded that gentleman’s action to the skies.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “_Some people’s born with the notion that for sharpness they’ve got the rest o’ the world tied hand an’ foot; and they are sharp, in their way--but they don’t weigh much._”--CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

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

From this reading CLANCY was reading the news of the convention in the evening paper behind his counter; the rush was over for the night, and he pulled at his pipe contentedly, for O’Hara had failed to keep his threat, and Clancy fancied that his creditor had thought better of it.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading “_Some people’s born with the notion that for sharpness they’ve got the rest o’ the world tied hand an’ foot; and they are sharp, in their way--but they don’t weigh much._”--CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

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

From this reading CLANCY was reading the news of the convention in the evening paper behind his counter; the rush was over for the night, and he pulled at his pipe contentedly, for O’Hara had failed to keep his threat, and Clancy fancied that his creditor had thought better of it.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading “_The cool shades of evening their mantles were spreading, And Maggie, all smiling, was listening to me, The moon through the valley her pale light was shedding, When I won the heart of the rose of Tralee._” OLD SONG.

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

From this reading “_The cool shades of evening their mantles were spreading, And Maggie, all smiling, was listening to me, The moon through the valley her pale light was shedding, When I won the heart of the rose of Tralee._” OLD SONG.

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

From this reading CLANCY was reading the news of the convention in the evening paper behind his counter; the rush was over for the night, and he pulled at his pipe contentedly, for O’Hara had failed to keep his threat, and Clancy fancied that his creditor had thought better of it.

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

From this reading “_The cool shades of evening their mantles were spreading, And Maggie, all smiling, was listening to me, The moon through the valley her pale light was shedding, When I won the heart of the rose of Tralee._” OLD SONG.

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

From this reading “_Some people’s born with the notion that for sharpness they’ve got the rest o’ the world tied hand an’ foot; and they are sharp, in their way--but they don’t weigh much._”--CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

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

From this reading “Sure, Young Murphy is the b’y for thim,” said Clancy, as he finished the account.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CLANCY was reading the news of the convention in the evening paper behind his counter; the rush was over for the night, and he pulled at his pipe contentedly, for O’Hara had failed to keep his threat, and Clancy fancied that his creditor had thought better of it.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading CLANCY was reading the news of the convention in the evening paper behind his counter; the rush was over for the night, and he pulled at his pipe contentedly, for O’Hara had failed to keep his threat, and Clancy fancied that his creditor had thought better of it.

past form of “laud” — praise, glorify, or honor

From this reading It was a McQuirk sheet and lauded that gentleman’s action to the skies.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading “_The cool shades of evening their mantles were spreading, And Maggie, all smiling, was listening to me, The moon through the valley her pale light was shedding, When I won the heart of the rose of Tralee._” OLD SONG.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading “_The cool shades of evening their mantles were spreading, And Maggie, all smiling, was listening to me, The moon through the valley her pale light was shedding, When I won the heart of the rose of Tralee._” OLD SONG.

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

From this reading “_The cool shades of evening their mantles were spreading, And Maggie, all smiling, was listening to me, The moon through the valley her pale light was shedding, When I won the heart of the rose of Tralee._” OLD SONG.

plural of “mantle” — the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading “_The cool shades of evening their mantles were spreading, And Maggie, all smiling, was listening to me, The moon through the valley her pale light was shedding, When I won the heart of the rose of Tralee._” OLD SONG.

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

From this reading It was a McQuirk sheet and lauded that gentleman’s action to the skies.

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

From this reading “_The cool shades of evening their mantles were spreading, And Maggie, all smiling, was listening to me, The moon through the valley her pale light was shedding, When I won the heart of the rose of Tralee._” OLD SONG.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading “_The cool shades of evening their mantles were spreading, And Maggie, all smiling, was listening to me, The moon through the valley her pale light was shedding, When I won the heart of the rose of Tralee._” OLD SONG.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading “_Some people’s born with the notion that for sharpness they’ve got the rest o’ the world tied hand an’ foot; and they are sharp, in their way--but they don’t weigh much._”--CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

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

From this reading “Sure, Young Murphy is the b’y for thim,” said Clancy, as he finished the account.

information about recent and important events

From this reading CLANCY was reading the news of the convention in the evening paper behind his counter; the rush was over for the night, and he pulled at his pipe contentedly, for O’Hara had failed to keep his threat, and Clancy fancied that his creditor had thought better of it.

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

From this reading CLANCY was reading the news of the convention in the evening paper behind his counter; the rush was over for the night, and he pulled at his pipe contentedly, for O’Hara had failed to keep his threat, and Clancy fancied that his creditor had thought better of it.

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

From this reading “_Some people’s born with the notion that for sharpness they’ve got the rest o’ the world tied hand an’ foot; and they are sharp, in their way--but they don’t weigh much._”--CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading “_Some people’s born with the notion that for sharpness they’ve got the rest o’ the world tied hand an’ foot; and they are sharp, in their way--but they don’t weigh much._”--CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading “_Some people’s born with the notion that for sharpness they’ve got the rest o’ the world tied hand an’ foot; and they are sharp, in their way--but they don’t weigh much._”--CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

United States writer (1905-1970)

From this reading CLANCY was reading the news of the convention in the evening paper behind his counter; the rush was over for the night, and he pulled at his pipe contentedly, for O’Hara had failed to keep his threat, and Clancy fancied that his creditor had thought better of it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “_The cool shades of evening their mantles were spreading, And Maggie, all smiling, was listening to me, The moon through the valley her pale light was shedding, When I won the heart of the rose of Tralee._” OLD SONG.

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

From this reading “_The cool shades of evening their mantles were spreading, And Maggie, all smiling, was listening to me, The moon through the valley her pale light was shedding, When I won the heart of the rose of Tralee._” OLD SONG.

above and across; more than

From this reading CLANCY was reading the news of the convention in the evening paper behind his counter; the rush was over for the night, and he pulled at his pipe contentedly, for O’Hara had failed to keep his threat, and Clancy fancied that his creditor had thought better of it.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading “_The cool shades of evening their mantles were spreading, And Maggie, all smiling, was listening to me, The moon through the valley her pale light was shedding, When I won the heart of the rose of Tralee._” OLD SONG.

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

From this reading CLANCY was reading the news of the convention in the evening paper behind his counter; the rush was over for the night, and he pulled at his pipe contentedly, for O’Hara had failed to keep his threat, and Clancy fancied that his creditor had thought better of it.

possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading “_Some people’s born with the notion that for sharpness they’ve got the rest o’ the world tied hand an’ foot; and they are sharp, in their way--but they don’t weigh much._”--CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading CLANCY was reading the news of the convention in the evening paper behind his counter; the rush was over for the night, and he pulled at his pipe contentedly, for O’Hara had failed to keep his threat, and Clancy fancied that his creditor had thought better of it.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading CLANCY was reading the news of the convention in the evening paper behind his counter; the rush was over for the night, and he pulled at his pipe contentedly, for O’Hara had failed to keep his threat, and Clancy fancied that his creditor had thought better of it.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading CLANCY was reading the news of the convention in the evening paper behind his counter; the rush was over for the night, and he pulled at his pipe contentedly, for O’Hara had failed to keep his threat, and Clancy fancied that his creditor had thought better of it.

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

From this reading “_Some people’s born with the notion that for sharpness they’ve got the rest o’ the world tied hand an’ foot; and they are sharp, in their way--but they don’t weigh much._”--CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading “_Some people’s born with the notion that for sharpness they’ve got the rest o’ the world tied hand an’ foot; and they are sharp, in their way--but they don’t weigh much._”--CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading “_The cool shades of evening their mantles were spreading, And Maggie, all smiling, was listening to me, The moon through the valley her pale light was shedding, When I won the heart of the rose of Tralee._” OLD SONG.

move hurridly

From this reading CLANCY was reading the news of the convention in the evening paper behind his counter; the rush was over for the night, and he pulled at his pipe contentedly, for O’Hara had failed to keep his threat, and Clancy fancied that his creditor had thought better of it.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Sure, Young Murphy is the b’y for thim,” said Clancy, as he finished the account.

(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something

From this reading “_The cool shades of evening their mantles were spreading, And Maggie, all smiling, was listening to me, The moon through the valley her pale light was shedding, When I won the heart of the rose of Tralee._” OLD SONG.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading “_Some people’s born with the notion that for sharpness they’ve got the rest o’ the world tied hand an’ foot; and they are sharp, in their way--but they don’t weigh much._”--CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

a quick and penetrating intelligence

From this reading “_Some people’s born with the notion that for sharpness they’ve got the rest o’ the world tied hand an’ foot; and they are sharp, in their way--but they don’t weigh much._”--CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

the process whereby something is shed

From this reading “_The cool shades of evening their mantles were spreading, And Maggie, all smiling, was listening to me, The moon through the valley her pale light was shedding, When I won the heart of the rose of Tralee._” OLD SONG.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading It was a McQuirk sheet and lauded that gentleman’s action to the skies.

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading It was a McQuirk sheet and lauded that gentleman’s action to the skies.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading “_The cool shades of evening their mantles were spreading, And Maggie, all smiling, was listening to me, The moon through the valley her pale light was shedding, When I won the heart of the rose of Tralee._” OLD SONG.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “_Some people’s born with the notion that for sharpness they’ve got the rest o’ the world tied hand an’ foot; and they are sharp, in their way--but they don’t weigh much._”--CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading “_The cool shades of evening their mantles were spreading, And Maggie, all smiling, was listening to me, The moon through the valley her pale light was shedding, When I won the heart of the rose of Tralee._” OLD SONG.

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

From this reading “_The cool shades of evening their mantles were spreading, And Maggie, all smiling, was listening to me, The moon through the valley her pale light was shedding, When I won the heart of the rose of Tralee._” OLD SONG.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading “Sure, Young Murphy is the b’y for thim,” said Clancy, as he finished the account.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “_Some people’s born with the notion that for sharpness they’ve got the rest o’ the world tied hand an’ foot; and they are sharp, in their way--but they don’t weigh much._”--CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

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

From this reading “_Some people’s born with the notion that for sharpness they’ve got the rest o’ the world tied hand an’ foot; and they are sharp, in their way--but they don’t weigh much._”--CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “_Some people’s born with the notion that for sharpness they’ve got the rest o’ the world tied hand an’ foot; and they are sharp, in their way--but they don’t weigh much._”--CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

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

From this reading “_Some people’s born with the notion that for sharpness they’ve got the rest o’ the world tied hand an’ foot; and they are sharp, in their way--but they don’t weigh much._”--CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

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

From this reading “_Some people’s born with the notion that for sharpness they’ve got the rest o’ the world tied hand an’ foot; and they are sharp, in their way--but they don’t weigh much._”--CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

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

From this reading “Sure, Young Murphy is the b’y for thim,” said Clancy, as he finished the account.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading CLANCY was reading the news of the convention in the evening paper behind his counter; the rush was over for the night, and he pulled at his pipe contentedly, for O’Hara had failed to keep his threat, and Clancy fancied that his creditor had thought better of it.

something that is a source of danger

From this reading CLANCY was reading the news of the convention in the evening paper behind his counter; the rush was over for the night, and he pulled at his pipe contentedly, for O’Hara had failed to keep his threat, and Clancy fancied that his creditor had thought better of it.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading “_The cool shades of evening their mantles were spreading, And Maggie, all smiling, was listening to me, The moon through the valley her pale light was shedding, When I won the heart of the rose of Tralee._” OLD SONG.

bound or secured closely

From this reading “_Some people’s born with the notion that for sharpness they’ve got the rest o’ the world tied hand an’ foot; and they are sharp, in their way--but they don’t weigh much._”--CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

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

From this reading “_The cool shades of evening their mantles were spreading, And Maggie, all smiling, was listening to me, The moon through the valley her pale light was shedding, When I won the heart of the rose of Tralee._” OLD SONG.

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

From this reading “_The cool shades of evening their mantles were spreading, And Maggie, all smiling, was listening to me, The moon through the valley her pale light was shedding, When I won the heart of the rose of Tralee._” OLD SONG.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading “_The cool shades of evening their mantles were spreading, And Maggie, all smiling, was listening to me, The moon through the valley her pale light was shedding, When I won the heart of the rose of Tralee._” OLD SONG.

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

From this reading “_The cool shades of evening their mantles were spreading, And Maggie, all smiling, was listening to me, The moon through the valley her pale light was shedding, When I won the heart of the rose of Tralee._” OLD SONG.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “_Some people’s born with the notion that for sharpness they’ve got the rest o’ the world tied hand an’ foot; and they are sharp, in their way--but they don’t weigh much._”--CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

have a certain weight

From this reading “_Some people’s born with the notion that for sharpness they’ve got the rest o’ the world tied hand an’ foot; and they are sharp, in their way--but they don’t weigh much._”--CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

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

From this reading “_The cool shades of evening their mantles were spreading, And Maggie, all smiling, was listening to me, The moon through the valley her pale light was shedding, When I won the heart of the rose of Tralee._” OLD SONG.

at the time that

From this reading “_The cool shades of evening their mantles were spreading, And Maggie, all smiling, was listening to me, The moon through the valley her pale light was shedding, When I won the heart of the rose of Tralee._” OLD SONG.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “_Some people’s born with the notion that for sharpness they’ve got the rest o’ the world tied hand an’ foot; and they are sharp, in their way--but they don’t weigh much._”--CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading “_The cool shades of evening their mantles were spreading, And Maggie, all smiling, was listening to me, The moon through the valley her pale light was shedding, When I won the heart of the rose of Tralee._” OLD SONG.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading “_Some people’s born with the notion that for sharpness they’ve got the rest o’ the world tied hand an’ foot; and they are sharp, in their way--but they don’t weigh much._”--CHIP NOLAN’S REMARKS.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading “Sure, Young Murphy is the b’y for thim,” said Clancy, as he finished the account.