used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was rather a movement of my own making, for I felt an awkwardness about touching on the special subject of the domestic relations of the inhabitants of Knockcalltecrore.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This was rather a movement of my own making, for I felt an awkwardness about touching on the special subject of the domestic relations of the inhabitants of Knockcalltecrore.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After several interesting remarks, Dick said:— “There is one thing that I wish to investigate thoroughly, the correlation of bog and special geological formations.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This was rather a movement of my own making, for I felt an awkwardness about touching on the special subject of the domestic relations of the inhabitants of Knockcalltecrore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Sutherland and I had finished dinner that evening we took up the subject of bogs where we had left it in the morning.
awkwardnessnounUS /ˈɔːkwərdnəs/
unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
From this reading This was rather a movement of my own making, for I felt an awkwardness about touching on the special subject of the domestic relations of the inhabitants of Knockcalltecrore.
bogverbUS /bɑːɡ/
cause to slow down or get stuck
From this reading After several interesting remarks, Dick said:— “There is one thing that I wish to investigate thoroughly, the correlation of bog and special geological formations.”
bogsnounUS /bɑːɡz/
plural of “bog” — wet spongy ground of decomposing vegetation; has poorer drainage than a swamp; soil is unfit for cultivation but can be cut and dried and used for fuel
From this reading When Sutherland and I had finished dinner that evening we took up the subject of bogs where we had left it in the morning.
correlationnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈleɪʃən/
a reciprocal relation between two or more things
From this reading After several interesting remarks, Dick said:— “There is one thing that I wish to investigate thoroughly, the correlation of bog and special geological formations.”
someone who is a detective
From this reading After several interesting remarks, Dick said:— “There is one thing that I wish to investigate thoroughly, the correlation of bog and special geological formations.”
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading When Sutherland and I had finished dinner that evening we took up the subject of bogs where we had left it in the morning.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading This was rather a movement of my own making, for I felt an awkwardness about touching on the special subject of the domestic relations of the inhabitants of Knockcalltecrore.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When Sutherland and I had finished dinner that evening we took up the subject of bogs where we had left it in the morning.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading This was rather a movement of my own making, for I felt an awkwardness about touching on the special subject of the domestic relations of the inhabitants of Knockcalltecrore.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading When Sutherland and I had finished dinner that evening we took up the subject of bogs where we had left it in the morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was rather a movement of my own making, for I felt an awkwardness about touching on the special subject of the domestic relations of the inhabitants of Knockcalltecrore.
formationsnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “formation” — an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading After several interesting remarks, Dick said:— “There is one thing that I wish to investigate thoroughly, the correlation of bog and special geological formations.”
geologicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or based on geology
From this reading After several interesting remarks, Dick said:— “There is one thing that I wish to investigate thoroughly, the correlation of bog and special geological formations.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Sutherland and I had finished dinner that evening we took up the subject of bogs where we had left it in the morning.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When Sutherland and I had finished dinner that evening we took up the subject of bogs where we had left it in the morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Sutherland and I had finished dinner that evening we took up the subject of bogs where we had left it in the morning.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading This was rather a movement of my own making, for I felt an awkwardness about touching on the special subject of the domestic relations of the inhabitants of Knockcalltecrore.
an occurrence of something
From this reading “For instance?” said I.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading After several interesting remarks, Dick said:— “There is one thing that I wish to investigate thoroughly, the correlation of bog and special geological formations.”
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading After several interesting remarks, Dick said:— “There is one thing that I wish to investigate thoroughly, the correlation of bog and special geological formations.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After several interesting remarks, Dick said:— “There is one thing that I wish to investigate thoroughly, the correlation of bog and special geological formations.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Sutherland and I had finished dinner that evening we took up the subject of bogs where we had left it in the morning.
Knockcalltecrore
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From this reading This was rather a movement of my own making, for I felt an awkwardness about touching on the special subject of the domestic relations of the inhabitants of Knockcalltecrore.
KNOCKNACAR
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON KNOCKNACAR.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When Sutherland and I had finished dinner that evening we took up the subject of bogs where we had left it in the morning.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading This was rather a movement of my own making, for I felt an awkwardness about touching on the special subject of the domestic relations of the inhabitants of Knockcalltecrore.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Sutherland and I had finished dinner that evening we took up the subject of bogs where we had left it in the morning.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading This was rather a movement of my own making, for I felt an awkwardness about touching on the special subject of the domestic relations of the inhabitants of Knockcalltecrore.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This was rather a movement of my own making, for I felt an awkwardness about touching on the special subject of the domestic relations of the inhabitants of Knockcalltecrore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Sutherland and I had finished dinner that evening we took up the subject of bogs where we had left it in the morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON KNOCKNACAR.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After several interesting remarks, Dick said:— “There is one thing that I wish to investigate thoroughly, the correlation of bog and special geological formations.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading This was rather a movement of my own making, for I felt an awkwardness about touching on the special subject of the domestic relations of the inhabitants of Knockcalltecrore.
on the contrary
From this reading This was rather a movement of my own making, for I felt an awkwardness about touching on the special subject of the domestic relations of the inhabitants of Knockcalltecrore.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading This was rather a movement of my own making, for I felt an awkwardness about touching on the special subject of the domestic relations of the inhabitants of Knockcalltecrore.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading After several interesting remarks, Dick said:— “There is one thing that I wish to investigate thoroughly, the correlation of bog and special geological formations.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading After several interesting remarks, Dick said:— “There is one thing that I wish to investigate thoroughly, the correlation of bog and special geological formations.”
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading After several interesting remarks, Dick said:— “There is one thing that I wish to investigate thoroughly, the correlation of bog and special geological formations.”
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading This was rather a movement of my own making, for I felt an awkwardness about touching on the special subject of the domestic relations of the inhabitants of Knockcalltecrore.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading When Sutherland and I had finished dinner that evening we took up the subject of bogs where we had left it in the morning.
SutherlandnounUS /ˈsʌðərlənd/
Australian operatic soprano (born in 1926)
From this reading When Sutherland and I had finished dinner that evening we took up the subject of bogs where we had left it in the morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Sutherland and I had finished dinner that evening we took up the subject of bogs where we had left it in the morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Sutherland and I had finished dinner that evening we took up the subject of bogs where we had left it in the morning.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After several interesting remarks, Dick said:— “There is one thing that I wish to investigate thoroughly, the correlation of bog and special geological formations.”
a special situation
From this reading After several interesting remarks, Dick said:— “There is one thing that I wish to investigate thoroughly, the correlation of bog and special geological formations.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was rather a movement of my own making, for I felt an awkwardness about touching on the special subject of the domestic relations of the inhabitants of Knockcalltecrore.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading After several interesting remarks, Dick said:— “There is one thing that I wish to investigate thoroughly, the correlation of bog and special geological formations.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After several interesting remarks, Dick said:— “There is one thing that I wish to investigate thoroughly, the correlation of bog and special geological formations.”
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When Sutherland and I had finished dinner that evening we took up the subject of bogs where we had left it in the morning.
arousing affect
From this reading This was rather a movement of my own making, for I felt an awkwardness about touching on the special subject of the domestic relations of the inhabitants of Knockcalltecrore.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When Sutherland and I had finished dinner that evening we took up the subject of bogs where we had left it in the morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was rather a movement of my own making, for I felt an awkwardness about touching on the special subject of the domestic relations of the inhabitants of Knockcalltecrore.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When Sutherland and I had finished dinner that evening we took up the subject of bogs where we had left it in the morning.
at the time that
From this reading When Sutherland and I had finished dinner that evening we took up the subject of bogs where we had left it in the morning.
in or at the place that
From this reading When Sutherland and I had finished dinner that evening we took up the subject of bogs where we had left it in the morning.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading After several interesting remarks, Dick said:— “There is one thing that I wish to investigate thoroughly, the correlation of bog and special geological formations.”
