Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Hitherto, all hands had contributed to make every thing in and about the house look “dacent”--scouring, washing, sweeping, pairing, and repairing, had been all disposed of.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Indeed, she was called Katty Sallagh (* Dirty Katy) on this account: however, this prejudice, whether ill or weil founded, was wearing fast away, since Phaddhy had succeeded to the stocking of guineas, and the Lisnaskey farm.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading This was the feast; and alas! never was the want of experience more strongly felt than here.

(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 Hitherto, all hands had contributed to make every thing in and about the house look “dacent”--scouring, washing, sweeping, pairing, and repairing, had been all disposed of.

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

From this reading Hitherto, all hands had contributed to make every thing in and about the house look “dacent”--scouring, washing, sweeping, pairing, and repairing, had been all disposed of.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

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

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Indeed, she was called Katty Sallagh (* Dirty Katy) on this account: however, this prejudice, whether ill or weil founded, was wearing fast away, since Phaddhy had succeeded to the stocking of guineas, and the Lisnaskey farm.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Katty was a bad cook, even to a proverb; and bore so indifferent a character in the country for cleanliness, that very few would undertake to eat her butter.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Hitherto, all hands had contributed to make every thing in and about the house look “dacent”--scouring, washing, sweeping, pairing, and repairing, had been all disposed of.

cause to be bored

From this reading Katty was a bad cook, even to a proverb; and bore so indifferent a character in the country for cleanliness, that very few would undertake to eat her butter.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use

From this reading Katty was a bad cook, even to a proverb; and bore so indifferent a character in the country for cleanliness, that very few would undertake to eat her butter.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Indeed, she was called Katty Sallagh (* Dirty Katy) on this account: however, this prejudice, whether ill or weil founded, was wearing fast away, since Phaddhy had succeeded to the stocking of guineas, and the Lisnaskey farm.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Katty was a bad cook, even to a proverb; and bore so indifferent a character in the country for cleanliness, that very few would undertake to eat her butter.

the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections

From this reading Katty was a bad cook, even to a proverb; and bore so indifferent a character in the country for cleanliness, that very few would undertake to eat her butter.

of or relating to clerks

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading Hitherto, all hands had contributed to make every thing in and about the house look “dacent”--scouring, washing, sweeping, pairing, and repairing, had been all disposed of.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading Katty was a bad cook, even to a proverb; and bore so indifferent a character in the country for cleanliness, that very few would undertake to eat her butter.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Katty was a bad cook, even to a proverb; and bore so indifferent a character in the country for cleanliness, that very few would undertake to eat her butter.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

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

From this reading Hitherto, all hands had contributed to make every thing in and about the house look “dacent”--scouring, washing, sweeping, pairing, and repairing, had been all disposed of.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading Indeed, she was called Katty Sallagh (* Dirty Katy) on this account: however, this prejudice, whether ill or weil founded, was wearing fast away, since Phaddhy had succeeded to the stocking of guineas, and the Lisnaskey farm.

having made preparations

From this reading Hitherto, all hands had contributed to make every thing in and about the house look “dacent”--scouring, washing, sweeping, pairing, and repairing, had been all disposed of.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

take in solid food

From this reading Katty was a bad cook, even to a proverb; and bore so indifferent a character in the country for cleanliness, that very few would undertake to eat her butter.

divisible by two

From this reading Katty was a bad cook, even to a proverb; and bore so indifferent a character in the country for cleanliness, that very few would undertake to eat her butter.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Hitherto, all hands had contributed to make every thing in and about the house look “dacent”--scouring, washing, sweeping, pairing, and repairing, had been all disposed of.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading This was the feast; and alas! never was the want of experience more strongly felt than here.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Indeed, she was called Katty Sallagh (* Dirty Katy) on this account: however, this prejudice, whether ill or weil founded, was wearing fast away, since Phaddhy had succeeded to the stocking of guineas, and the Lisnaskey farm.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Indeed, she was called Katty Sallagh (* Dirty Katy) on this account: however, this prejudice, whether ill or weil founded, was wearing fast away, since Phaddhy had succeeded to the stocking of guineas, and the Lisnaskey farm.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading This was the feast; and alas! never was the want of experience more strongly felt than here.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading This was the feast; and alas! never was the want of experience more strongly felt than here.

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

From this reading Katty was a bad cook, even to a proverb; and bore so indifferent a character in the country for cleanliness, that very few would undertake to eat her butter.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Katty was a bad cook, even to a proverb; and bore so indifferent a character in the country for cleanliness, that very few would undertake to eat her butter.

past form of “found” — set up or found

From this reading Indeed, she was called Katty Sallagh (* Dirty Katy) on this account: however, this prejudice, whether ill or weil founded, was wearing fast away, since Phaddhy had succeeded to the stocking of guineas, and the Lisnaskey farm.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

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

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

plural of “guinea” — a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings

From this reading Indeed, she was called Katty Sallagh (* Dirty Katy) on this account: however, this prejudice, whether ill or weil founded, was wearing fast away, since Phaddhy had succeeded to the stocking of guineas, and the Lisnaskey farm.

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

From this reading Hitherto, all hands had contributed to make every thing in and about the house look “dacent”--scouring, washing, sweeping, pairing, and repairing, had been all disposed of.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Hitherto, all hands had contributed to make every thing in and about the house look “dacent”--scouring, washing, sweeping, pairing, and repairing, had been all disposed of.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

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

From this reading Katty was a bad cook, even to a proverb; and bore so indifferent a character in the country for cleanliness, that very few would undertake to eat her butter.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading This was the feast; and alas! never was the want of experience more strongly felt than here.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading Hitherto, all hands had contributed to make every thing in and about the house look “dacent”--scouring, washing, sweeping, pairing, and repairing, had been all disposed of.

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

From this reading Hitherto, all hands had contributed to make every thing in and about the house look “dacent”--scouring, washing, sweeping, pairing, and repairing, had been all disposed of.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Indeed, she was called Katty Sallagh (* Dirty Katy) on this account: however, this prejudice, whether ill or weil founded, was wearing fast away, since Phaddhy had succeeded to the stocking of guineas, and the Lisnaskey farm.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Indeed, she was called Katty Sallagh (* Dirty Katy) on this account: however, this prejudice, whether ill or weil founded, was wearing fast away, since Phaddhy had succeeded to the stocking of guineas, and the Lisnaskey farm.

of great significance or value

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

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

From this reading Hitherto, all hands had contributed to make every thing in and about the house look “dacent”--scouring, washing, sweeping, pairing, and repairing, had been all disposed of.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, she was called Katty Sallagh (* Dirty Katy) on this account: however, this prejudice, whether ill or weil founded, was wearing fast away, since Phaddhy had succeeded to the stocking of guineas, and the Lisnaskey farm.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading Katty was a bad cook, even to a proverb; and bore so indifferent a character in the country for cleanliness, that very few would undertake to eat her butter.

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

From this reading Katty was a bad cook, even to a proverb; and bore so indifferent a character in the country for cleanliness, that very few would undertake to eat her butter.

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

From this reading Indeed, she was called Katty Sallagh (* Dirty Katy) on this account: however, this prejudice, whether ill or weil founded, was wearing fast away, since Phaddhy had succeeded to the stocking of guineas, and the Lisnaskey farm.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

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

From this reading Indeed, she was called Katty Sallagh (* Dirty Katy) on this account: however, this prejudice, whether ill or weil founded, was wearing fast away, since Phaddhy had succeeded to the stocking of guineas, and the Lisnaskey farm.

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Hitherto, all hands had contributed to make every thing in and about the house look “dacent”--scouring, washing, sweeping, pairing, and repairing, had been all disposed of.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

engage in

From this reading Hitherto, all hands had contributed to make every thing in and about the house look “dacent”--scouring, washing, sweeping, pairing, and repairing, had been all disposed of.

of very great significance

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

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

From this reading This was the feast; and alas! never was the want of experience more strongly felt than here.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading This was the feast; and alas! never was the want of experience more strongly felt than here.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hitherto, all hands had contributed to make every thing in and about the house look “dacent”--scouring, washing, sweeping, pairing, and repairing, had been all disposed of.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

and nothing more

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Indeed, she was called Katty Sallagh (* Dirty Katy) on this account: however, this prejudice, whether ill or weil founded, was wearing fast away, since Phaddhy had succeeded to the stocking of guineas, and the Lisnaskey farm.

above and across; more than

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes

From this reading Hitherto, all hands had contributed to make every thing in and about the house look “dacent”--scouring, washing, sweeping, pairing, and repairing, had been all disposed of.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

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

From this reading Indeed, she was called Katty Sallagh (* Dirty Katy) on this account: however, this prejudice, whether ill or weil founded, was wearing fast away, since Phaddhy had succeeded to the stocking of guineas, and the Lisnaskey farm.

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading Indeed, she was called Katty Sallagh (* Dirty Katy) on this account: however, this prejudice, whether ill or weil founded, was wearing fast away, since Phaddhy had succeeded to the stocking of guineas, and the Lisnaskey farm.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

From this reading Katty was a bad cook, even to a proverb; and bore so indifferent a character in the country for cleanliness, that very few would undertake to eat her butter.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading Hitherto, all hands had contributed to make every thing in and about the house look “dacent”--scouring, washing, sweeping, pairing, and repairing, had been all disposed of.

-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

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

From this reading Indeed, she was called Katty Sallagh (* Dirty Katy) on this account: however, this prejudice, whether ill or weil founded, was wearing fast away, since Phaddhy had succeeded to the stocking of guineas, and the Lisnaskey farm.

an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

moving over territory to search for something

From this reading Hitherto, all hands had contributed to make every thing in and about the house look “dacent”--scouring, washing, sweeping, pairing, and repairing, had been all disposed of.

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

From this reading Indeed, she was called Katty Sallagh (* Dirty Katy) on this account: however, this prejudice, whether ill or weil founded, was wearing fast away, since Phaddhy had succeeded to the stocking of guineas, and the Lisnaskey farm.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Indeed, she was called Katty Sallagh (* Dirty Katy) on this account: however, this prejudice, whether ill or weil founded, was wearing fast away, since Phaddhy had succeeded to the stocking of guineas, and the Lisnaskey farm.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading Indeed, she was called Katty Sallagh (* Dirty Katy) on this account: however, this prejudice, whether ill or weil founded, was wearing fast away, since Phaddhy had succeeded to the stocking of guineas, and the Lisnaskey farm.

successive (without a break)

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading This was the feast; and alas! never was the want of experience more strongly felt than here.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Indeed, she was called Katty Sallagh (* Dirty Katy) on this account: however, this prejudice, whether ill or weil founded, was wearing fast away, since Phaddhy had succeeded to the stocking of guineas, and the Lisnaskey farm.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading Hitherto, all hands had contributed to make every thing in and about the house look “dacent”--scouring, washing, sweeping, pairing, and repairing, had been all disposed of.

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From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading This was the feast; and alas! never was the want of experience more strongly felt than here.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

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

From this reading Hitherto, all hands had contributed to make every thing in and about the house look “dacent”--scouring, washing, sweeping, pairing, and repairing, had been all disposed of.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

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

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

a special situation

From this reading Hitherto, all hands had contributed to make every thing in and about the house look “dacent”--scouring, washing, sweeping, pairing, and repairing, had been all disposed of.

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

From this reading This was the feast; and alas! never was the want of experience more strongly felt than here.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

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

From this reading Hitherto, all hands had contributed to make every thing in and about the house look “dacent”--scouring, washing, sweeping, pairing, and repairing, had been all disposed of.

the shaved crown of a monk's or priest's head

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading Katty was a bad cook, even to a proverb; and bore so indifferent a character in the country for cleanliness, that very few would undertake to eat her butter.

still in doubt

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

the topmost one of two

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

precisely as stated

From this reading Katty was a bad cook, even to a proverb; and bore so indifferent a character in the country for cleanliness, that very few would undertake to eat her butter.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading This was the feast; and alas! never was the want of experience more strongly felt than here.

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

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)

From this reading Hitherto, all hands had contributed to make every thing in and about the house look “dacent”--scouring, washing, sweeping, pairing, and repairing, had been all disposed of.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading Indeed, she was called Katty Sallagh (* Dirty Katy) on this account: however, this prejudice, whether ill or weil founded, was wearing fast away, since Phaddhy had succeeded to the stocking of guineas, and the Lisnaskey farm.

having relatively great weight; heavy

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

French philosopher (1909-1943)

From this reading Indeed, she was called Katty Sallagh (* Dirty Katy) on this account: however, this prejudice, whether ill or weil founded, was wearing fast away, since Phaddhy had succeeded to the stocking of guineas, and the Lisnaskey farm.

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

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Indeed, she was called Katty Sallagh (* Dirty Katy) on this account: however, this prejudice, whether ill or weil founded, was wearing fast away, since Phaddhy had succeeded to the stocking of guineas, and the Lisnaskey farm.

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

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Katty was a bad cook, even to a proverb; and bore so indifferent a character in the country for cleanliness, that very few would undertake to eat her butter.

but in spite of that

From this reading The boys got their hair cut to the quick with the tailor's scissors; and such of the girls as were not full grown, not only that which grew on the upper part of the head taken off, by a cut somewhat resembling the clerical tonsure, so that they looked extremely wild and unsettled with their straight locks projecting over their ears; every thing, therefore, of the less important arrangements had been gone through--the weighty and momentous concern was as yet unsettled.