Chapter XX

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

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

possessing life

From this reading Norah Ryan had spent the winter and spring at home; her mother was still alive, but seldom ventured outside the door of the cabin.

(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 ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

in addition

From this reading It was also said that he had done very well and had sent ten pounds home to his people in Glenmornan.

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

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

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

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

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

From this reading Nobody in the squad knew where Dermod had gone, but rumour had it that he worked during the previous winter as a farm hand on a farm near Paisley.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Norah Ryan had spent the winter and spring at home; her mother was still alive, but seldom ventured outside the door of the cabin.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Norah Ryan had spent the winter and spring at home; her mother was still alive, but seldom ventured outside the door of the cabin.

the sensation produced by low temperatures

From this reading “The coldness of the dead is creeping over me,” she told Norah when the girl was leaving for Scotland.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading “The coldness of the dead is creeping over me,” she told Norah when the girl was leaving for Scotland.

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

From this reading “The coldness of the dead is creeping over me,” she told Norah when the girl was leaving for Scotland.

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

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It was also said that he had done very well and had sent ten pounds home to his people in Glenmornan.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Norah Ryan had spent the winter and spring at home; her mother was still alive, but seldom ventured outside the door of the cabin.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Nobody in the squad knew where Dermod had gone, but rumour had it that he worked during the previous winter as a farm hand on a farm near Paisley.

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

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Nobody in the squad knew where Dermod had gone, but rumour had it that he worked during the previous winter as a farm hand on a farm near Paisley.

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

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

a young female

From this reading “The coldness of the dead is creeping over me,” she told Norah when the girl was leaving for Scotland.

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

From this reading It was also said that he had done very well and had sent ten pounds home to his people in Glenmornan.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Nobody in the squad knew where Dermod had gone, but rumour had it that he worked during the previous winter as a farm hand on a farm near Paisley.

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

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Nobody in the squad knew where Dermod had gone, but rumour had it that he worked during the previous winter as a farm hand on a farm near Paisley.

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

From this reading Nobody in the squad knew where Dermod had gone, but rumour had it that he worked during the previous winter as a farm hand on a farm near Paisley.

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

From this reading Norah Ryan had spent the winter and spring at home; her mother was still alive, but seldom ventured outside the door of the cabin.

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

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

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

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was also said that he had done very well and had sent ten pounds home to his people in Glenmornan.

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

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

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

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

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

From this reading “The coldness of the dead is creeping over me,” she told Norah when the girl was leaving for Scotland.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Nobody in the squad knew where Dermod had gone, but rumour had it that he worked during the previous winter as a farm hand on a farm near Paisley.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

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 Nobody in the squad knew where Dermod had gone, but rumour had it that he worked during the previous winter as a farm hand on a farm near Paisley.

the act of departing

From this reading “The coldness of the dead is creeping over me,” she told Norah when the girl was leaving for Scotland.

for more time

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

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

From this reading “The coldness of the dead is creeping over me,” she told Norah when the girl was leaving for Scotland.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

United States rock singer (1943-1971)

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Norah Ryan had spent the winter and spring at home; her mother was still alive, but seldom ventured outside the door of the cabin.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Nobody in the squad knew where Dermod had gone, but rumour had it that he worked during the previous winter as a farm hand on a farm near Paisley.

no person; not anyone

From this reading Nobody in the squad knew where Dermod had gone, but rumour had it that he worked during the previous winter as a farm hand on a farm near Paisley.

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

From this reading Norah Ryan had spent the winter and spring at home; her mother was still alive, but seldom ventured outside the door of the cabin.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

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

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Nobody in the squad knew where Dermod had gone, but rumour had it that he worked during the previous winter as a farm hand on a farm near Paisley.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Norah Ryan had spent the winter and spring at home; her mother was still alive, but seldom ventured outside the door of the cabin.

above and across; more than

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

a soft wool fabric with a colorful swirled pattern of curved shapes

From this reading Nobody in the squad knew where Dermod had gone, but rumour had it that he worked during the previous winter as a farm hand on a farm near Paisley.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It was also said that he had done very well and had sent ten pounds home to his people in Glenmornan.

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

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading It was also said that he had done very well and had sent ten pounds home to his people in Glenmornan.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Nobody in the squad knew where Dermod had gone, but rumour had it that he worked during the previous winter as a farm hand on a farm near Paisley.

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

From this reading Norah Ryan had spent the winter and spring at home; her mother was still alive, but seldom ventured outside the door of the cabin.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It was also said that he had done very well and had sent ten pounds home to his people in Glenmornan.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading “The coldness of the dead is creeping over me,” she told Norah when the girl was leaving for Scotland.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

not often

From this reading Norah Ryan had spent the winter and spring at home; her mother was still alive, but seldom ventured outside the door of the cabin.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading It was also said that he had done very well and had sent ten pounds home to his people in Glenmornan.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “The coldness of the dead is creeping over me,” she told Norah when the girl was leaving for Scotland.

estrangement from god

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Norah Ryan had spent the winter and spring at home; her mother was still alive, but seldom ventured outside the door of the cabin.

the season of growth

From this reading Norah Ryan had spent the winter and spring at home; her mother was still alive, but seldom ventured outside the door of the cabin.

a smallest army unit

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

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

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

not in physical motion

From this reading Norah Ryan had spent the winter and spring at home; her mother was still alive, but seldom ventured outside the door of the cabin.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading It was also said that he had done very well and had sent ten pounds home to his people in Glenmornan.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nobody in the squad knew where Dermod had gone, but rumour had it that he worked during the previous winter as a farm hand on a farm near Paisley.

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

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

in or at that place or location

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

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

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading “The coldness of the dead is creeping over me,” she told Norah when the girl was leaving for Scotland.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading Norah Ryan had spent the winter and spring at home; her mother was still alive, but seldom ventured outside the door of the cabin.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was also said that he had done very well and had sent ten pounds home to his people in Glenmornan.

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

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It was also said that he had done very well and had sent ten pounds home to his people in Glenmornan.

at the time that

From this reading “The coldness of the dead is creeping over me,” she told Norah when the girl was leaving for Scotland.

in or at the place that

From this reading Nobody in the squad knew where Dermod had gone, but rumour had it that he worked during the previous winter as a farm hand on a farm near Paisley.

which person or people

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

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

From this reading Nobody in the squad knew where Dermod had gone, but rumour had it that he worked during the previous winter as a farm hand on a farm near Paisley.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Nobody in the squad knew where Dermod had gone, but rumour had it that he worked during the previous winter as a farm hand on a farm near Paisley.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading ORIGINAL SIN I A year had passed; the potato season was over, but old Morrison, who was making considerable improvements in his steading, had kept the squad to work for him two months longer than usual, and all the party of the previous year, with the exception of Dermod Flynn, Ellen, and Annie, was there.