Chapter XXII · The Intelligent Young Man

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

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Within the next few days the people of Muirisc found themselves becoming familiar with the spectacle of two strange figures walking about among their narrow, twisted streets or across the open space of common between the castle and the quay.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Within the next few days the people of Muirisc found themselves becoming familiar with the spectacle of two strange figures walking about among their narrow, twisted streets or across the open space of common between the castle and the quay.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Muirisc took this for granted all the more readily because he seemed not to know anything else--and watched his shambling progress through the village streets by Jerry’s side with something of the affectionate pity which the Irish peasant finds always in his heart for the being he describes as a “nathural”.

(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 Muirisc took this for granted all the more readily because he seemed not to know anything else--and watched his shambling progress through the village streets by Jerry’s side with something of the affectionate pity which the Irish peasant finds always in his heart for the being he describes as a “nathural”.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Muirisc took this for granted all the more readily because he seemed not to know anything else--and watched his shambling progress through the village streets by Jerry’s side with something of the affectionate pity which the Irish peasant finds always in his heart for the being he describes as a “nathural”.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading One of these strangers, a rickety, spindling, weirdeyed man in spectacles, was known to be a cousin of Jerry Higgins, from America.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Within the next few days the people of Muirisc found themselves becoming familiar with the spectacle of two strange figures walking about among their narrow, twisted streets or across the open space of common between the castle and the quay.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading The story went that he was a great scholar, peculiarly learned in ancient Irish matters.

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

From this reading Within the next few days the people of Muirisc found themselves becoming familiar with the spectacle of two strange figures walking about among their narrow, twisted streets or across the open space of common between the castle and the quay.

any thing at all

From this reading Muirisc took this for granted all the more readily because he seemed not to know anything else--and watched his shambling progress through the village streets by Jerry’s side with something of the affectionate pity which the Irish peasant finds always in his heart for the being he describes as a “nathural”.

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

From this reading Muirisc took this for granted all the more readily because he seemed not to know anything else--and watched his shambling progress through the village streets by Jerry’s side with something of the affectionate pity which the Irish peasant finds always in his heart for the being he describes as a “nathural”.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

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

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

for the reason that

From this reading Muirisc took this for granted all the more readily because he seemed not to know anything else--and watched his shambling progress through the village streets by Jerry’s side with something of the affectionate pity which the Irish peasant finds always in his heart for the being he describes as a “nathural”.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading Within the next few days the people of Muirisc found themselves becoming familiar with the spectacle of two strange figures walking about among their narrow, twisted streets or across the open space of common between the castle and the quay.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Muirisc took this for granted all the more readily because he seemed not to know anything else--and watched his shambling progress through the village streets by Jerry’s side with something of the affectionate pity which the Irish peasant finds always in his heart for the being he describes as a “nathural”.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Within the next few days the people of Muirisc found themselves becoming familiar with the spectacle of two strange figures walking about among their narrow, twisted streets or across the open space of common between the castle and the quay.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Muirisc took this for granted all the more readily because he seemed not to know anything else--and watched his shambling progress through the village streets by Jerry’s side with something of the affectionate pity which the Irish peasant finds always in his heart for the being he describes as a “nathural”.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Within the next few days the people of Muirisc found themselves becoming familiar with the spectacle of two strange figures walking about among their narrow, twisted streets or across the open space of common between the castle and the quay.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Within the next few days the people of Muirisc found themselves becoming familiar with the spectacle of two strange figures walking about among their narrow, twisted streets or across the open space of common between the castle and the quay.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading One of these strangers, a rickety, spindling, weirdeyed man in spectacles, was known to be a cousin of Jerry Higgins, from America.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Within the next few days the people of Muirisc found themselves becoming familiar with the spectacle of two strange figures walking about among their narrow, twisted streets or across the open space of common between the castle and the quay.

third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading Muirisc took this for granted all the more readily because he seemed not to know anything else--and watched his shambling progress through the village streets by Jerry’s side with something of the affectionate pity which the Irish peasant finds always in his heart for the being he describes as a “nathural”.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

move deeply

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

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From this reading Muirisc took this for granted all the more readily because he seemed not to know anything else--and watched his shambling progress through the village streets by Jerry’s side with something of the affectionate pity which the Irish peasant finds always in his heart for the being he describes as a “nathural”.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

divisible by two

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Within the next few days the people of Muirisc found themselves becoming familiar with the spectacle of two strange figures walking about among their narrow, twisted streets or across the open space of common between the castle and the quay.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Within the next few days the people of Muirisc found themselves becoming familiar with the spectacle of two strange figures walking about among their narrow, twisted streets or across the open space of common between the castle and the quay.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Within the next few days the people of Muirisc found themselves becoming familiar with the spectacle of two strange figures walking about among their narrow, twisted streets or across the open space of common between the castle and the quay.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading Muirisc took this for granted all the more readily because he seemed not to know anything else--and watched his shambling progress through the village streets by Jerry’s side with something of the affectionate pity which the Irish peasant finds always in his heart for the being he describes as a “nathural”.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Muirisc took this for granted all the more readily because he seemed not to know anything else--and watched his shambling progress through the village streets by Jerry’s side with something of the affectionate pity which the Irish peasant finds always in his heart for the being he describes as a “nathural”.

set up or found

From this reading Within the next few days the people of Muirisc found themselves becoming familiar with the spectacle of two strange figures walking about among their narrow, twisted streets or across the open space of common between the castle and the quay.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading One of these strangers, a rickety, spindling, weirdeyed man in spectacles, was known to be a cousin of Jerry Higgins, from America.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Muirisc took this for granted all the more readily because he seemed not to know anything else--and watched his shambling progress through the village streets by Jerry’s side with something of the affectionate pity which the Irish peasant finds always in his heart for the being he describes as a “nathural”.

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

From this reading The story went that he was a great scholar, peculiarly learned in ancient Irish matters.

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

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

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

From this reading The story went that he was a great scholar, peculiarly learned in ancient Irish matters.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Muirisc took this for granted all the more readily because he seemed not to know anything else--and watched his shambling progress through the village streets by Jerry’s side with something of the affectionate pity which the Irish peasant finds always in his heart for the being he describes as a “nathural”.

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From this reading One of these strangers, a rickety, spindling, weirdeyed man in spectacles, was known to be a cousin of Jerry Higgins, from America.

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

From this reading Muirisc took this for granted all the more readily because he seemed not to know anything else--and watched his shambling progress through the village streets by Jerry’s side with something of the affectionate pity which the Irish peasant finds always in his heart for the being he describes as a “nathural”.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

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

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading The story went that he was a great scholar, peculiarly learned in ancient Irish matters.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading One of these strangers, a rickety, spindling, weirdeyed man in spectacles, was known to be a cousin of Jerry Higgins, from America.

possessive form of “jerry” — offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading Muirisc took this for granted all the more readily because he seemed not to know anything else--and watched his shambling progress through the village streets by Jerry’s side with something of the affectionate pity which the Irish peasant finds always in his heart for the being he describes as a “nathural”.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Muirisc took this for granted all the more readily because he seemed not to know anything else--and watched his shambling progress through the village streets by Jerry’s side with something of the affectionate pity which the Irish peasant finds always in his heart for the being he describes as a “nathural”.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading One of these strangers, a rickety, spindling, weirdeyed man in spectacles, was known to be a cousin of Jerry Higgins, from America.

pass into a specified state or condition

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading The story went that he was a great scholar, peculiarly learned in ancient Irish matters.

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

From this reading One of these strangers, a rickety, spindling, weirdeyed man in spectacles, was known to be a cousin of Jerry Higgins, from America.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The story went that he was a great scholar, peculiarly learned in ancient Irish matters.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

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

From this reading Muirisc took this for granted all the more readily because he seemed not to know anything else--and watched his shambling progress through the village streets by Jerry’s side with something of the affectionate pity which the Irish peasant finds always in his heart for the being he describes as a “nathural”.

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From this reading Within the next few days the people of Muirisc found themselves becoming familiar with the spectacle of two strange figures walking about among their narrow, twisted streets or across the open space of common between the castle and the quay.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Within the next few days the people of Muirisc found themselves becoming familiar with the spectacle of two strange figures walking about among their narrow, twisted streets or across the open space of common between the castle and the quay.

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From this reading Muirisc took this for granted all the more readily because he seemed not to know anything else--and watched his shambling progress through the village streets by Jerry’s side with something of the affectionate pity which the Irish peasant finds always in his heart for the being he describes as a “nathural”.

absolutely essential

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

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

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Within the next few days the people of Muirisc found themselves becoming familiar with the spectacle of two strange figures walking about among their narrow, twisted streets or across the open space of common between the castle and the quay.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Muirisc took this for granted all the more readily because he seemed not to know anything else--and watched his shambling progress through the village streets by Jerry’s side with something of the affectionate pity which the Irish peasant finds always in his heart for the being he describes as a “nathural”.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Within the next few days the people of Muirisc found themselves becoming familiar with the spectacle of two strange figures walking about among their narrow, twisted streets or across the open space of common between the castle and the quay.

attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of these strangers, a rickety, spindling, weirdeyed man in spectacles, was known to be a cousin of Jerry Higgins, from America.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Within the next few days the people of Muirisc found themselves becoming familiar with the spectacle of two strange figures walking about among their narrow, twisted streets or across the open space of common between the castle and the quay.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Within the next few days the people of Muirisc found themselves becoming familiar with the spectacle of two strange figures walking about among their narrow, twisted streets or across the open space of common between the castle and the quay.

a country person

From this reading Muirisc took this for granted all the more readily because he seemed not to know anything else--and watched his shambling progress through the village streets by Jerry’s side with something of the affectionate pity which the Irish peasant finds always in his heart for the being he describes as a “nathural”.

uniquely or characteristically

From this reading The story went that he was a great scholar, peculiarly learned in ancient Irish matters.

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

From this reading Within the next few days the people of Muirisc found themselves becoming familiar with the spectacle of two strange figures walking about among their narrow, twisted streets or across the open space of common between the castle and the quay.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading Muirisc took this for granted all the more readily because he seemed not to know anything else--and watched his shambling progress through the village streets by Jerry’s side with something of the affectionate pity which the Irish peasant finds always in his heart for the being he describes as a “nathural”.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Muirisc took this for granted all the more readily because he seemed not to know anything else--and watched his shambling progress through the village streets by Jerry’s side with something of the affectionate pity which the Irish peasant finds always in his heart for the being he describes as a “nathural”.

wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline

From this reading Within the next few days the people of Muirisc found themselves becoming familiar with the spectacle of two strange figures walking about among their narrow, twisted streets or across the open space of common between the castle and the quay.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

without much difficulty

From this reading Muirisc took this for granted all the more readily because he seemed not to know anything else--and watched his shambling progress through the village streets by Jerry’s side with something of the affectionate pity which the Irish peasant finds always in his heart for the being he describes as a “nathural”.

inclined to shake as from weakness or defect

From this reading One of these strangers, a rickety, spindling, weirdeyed man in spectacles, was known to be a cousin of Jerry Higgins, from America.

A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.

From this reading The story went that he was a great scholar, peculiarly learned in ancient Irish matters.

the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Muirisc took this for granted all the more readily because he seemed not to know anything else--and watched his shambling progress through the village streets by Jerry’s side with something of the affectionate pity which the Irish peasant finds always in his heart for the being he describes as a “nathural”.

walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet

From this reading Muirisc took this for granted all the more readily because he seemed not to know anything else--and watched his shambling progress through the village streets by Jerry’s side with something of the affectionate pity which the Irish peasant finds always in his heart for the being he describes as a “nathural”.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Muirisc took this for granted all the more readily because he seemed not to know anything else--and watched his shambling progress through the village streets by Jerry’s side with something of the affectionate pity which the Irish peasant finds always in his heart for the being he describes as a “nathural”.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Muirisc took this for granted all the more readily because he seemed not to know anything else--and watched his shambling progress through the village streets by Jerry’s side with something of the affectionate pity which the Irish peasant finds always in his heart for the being he describes as a “nathural”.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Within the next few days the people of Muirisc found themselves becoming familiar with the spectacle of two strange figures walking about among their narrow, twisted streets or across the open space of common between the castle and the quay.

something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

From this reading Within the next few days the people of Muirisc found themselves becoming familiar with the spectacle of two strange figures walking about among their narrow, twisted streets or across the open space of common between the castle and the quay.

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

From this reading One of these strangers, a rickety, spindling, weirdeyed man in spectacles, was known to be a cousin of Jerry Higgins, from America.

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From this reading One of these strangers, a rickety, spindling, weirdeyed man in spectacles, was known to be a cousin of Jerry Higgins, from America.

not in physical motion

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

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

From this reading The story went that he was a great scholar, peculiarly learned in ancient Irish matters.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Within the next few days the people of Muirisc found themselves becoming familiar with the spectacle of two strange figures walking about among their narrow, twisted streets or across the open space of common between the castle and the quay.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading One of these strangers, a rickety, spindling, weirdeyed man in spectacles, was known to be a cousin of Jerry Higgins, from America.

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

From this reading Within the next few days the people of Muirisc found themselves becoming familiar with the spectacle of two strange figures walking about among their narrow, twisted streets or across the open space of common between the castle and the quay.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

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

From this reading Within the next few days the people of Muirisc found themselves becoming familiar with the spectacle of two strange figures walking about among their narrow, twisted streets or across the open space of common between the castle and the quay.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Within the next few days the people of Muirisc found themselves becoming familiar with the spectacle of two strange figures walking about among their narrow, twisted streets or across the open space of common between the castle and the quay.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Within the next few days the people of Muirisc found themselves becoming familiar with the spectacle of two strange figures walking about among their narrow, twisted streets or across the open space of common between the castle and the quay.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading One of these strangers, a rickety, spindling, weirdeyed man in spectacles, was known to be a cousin of Jerry Higgins, from America.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Muirisc took this for granted all the more readily because he seemed not to know anything else--and watched his shambling progress through the village streets by Jerry’s side with something of the affectionate pity which the Irish peasant finds always in his heart for the being he describes as a “nathural”.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Muirisc took this for granted all the more readily because he seemed not to know anything else--and watched his shambling progress through the village streets by Jerry’s side with something of the affectionate pity which the Irish peasant finds always in his heart for the being he describes as a “nathural”.

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

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Muirisc took this for granted all the more readily because he seemed not to know anything else--and watched his shambling progress through the village streets by Jerry’s side with something of the affectionate pity which the Irish peasant finds always in his heart for the being he describes as a “nathural”.

having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented

From this reading Within the next few days the people of Muirisc found themselves becoming familiar with the spectacle of two strange figures walking about among their narrow, twisted streets or across the open space of common between the castle and the quay.

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

From this reading Within the next few days the people of Muirisc found themselves becoming familiar with the spectacle of two strange figures walking about among their narrow, twisted streets or across the open space of common between the castle and the quay.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Muirisc took this for granted all the more readily because he seemed not to know anything else--and watched his shambling progress through the village streets by Jerry’s side with something of the affectionate pity which the Irish peasant finds always in his heart for the being he describes as a “nathural”.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Within the next few days the people of Muirisc found themselves becoming familiar with the spectacle of two strange figures walking about among their narrow, twisted streets or across the open space of common between the castle and the quay.

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

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Muirisc took this for granted all the more readily because he seemed not to know anything else--and watched his shambling progress through the village streets by Jerry’s side with something of the affectionate pity which the Irish peasant finds always in his heart for the being he describes as a “nathural”.

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From this reading One of these strangers, a rickety, spindling, weirdeyed man in spectacles, was known to be a cousin of Jerry Higgins, from America.

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

From this reading The story went that he was a great scholar, peculiarly learned in ancient Irish matters.

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

From this reading Muirisc took this for granted all the more readily because he seemed not to know anything else--and watched his shambling progress through the village streets by Jerry’s side with something of the affectionate pity which the Irish peasant finds always in his heart for the being he describes as a “nathural”.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Within the next few days the people of Muirisc found themselves becoming familiar with the spectacle of two strange figures walking about among their narrow, twisted streets or across the open space of common between the castle and the quay.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within the next few days the people of Muirisc found themselves becoming familiar with the spectacle of two strange figures walking about among their narrow, twisted streets or across the open space of common between the castle and the quay.

a late time of life

From this reading The sight of new-comers was still unusual enough in Muirisc to disturb the minds of the inhabitants--but since the mines had been opened in the district the old-time seclusion had never quite come back, and it was uneasily felt that in the lapse of years even a hotel might come to be necessary.