Chapter I · Chapter 1

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

present in great quantity

From this reading So far so good: everything excellent and abundant in its way.

a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Still the higher and more refined items--the _deliciae epidarum_--must be added.

plural of “alderman” — a member of a municipal legislative body (as a city council)

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

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

From this reading Be this as it may, the arrangements for the breakfast and dinner must be made.

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

From this reading Be this as it may, the arrangements for the breakfast and dinner must be made.

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

From this reading Be this as it may, the arrangements for the breakfast and dinner must be made.

back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

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

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Be this as it may, the arrangements for the breakfast and dinner must be made.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

plural of “cabbage” — any of various types of cabbage

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

without doubt or question

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

the best people or things in a group

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

last king of Lydia (died in 546 BC)

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

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From this reading Still the higher and more refined items--the _deliciae epidarum_--must be added.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Be this as it may, the arrangements for the breakfast and dinner must be made.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

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From this reading Still the higher and more refined items--the _deliciae epidarum_--must be added.

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

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading So far so good: everything excellent and abundant in its way.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading So far so good: everything excellent and abundant in its way.

plural of “failing” — a flaw or weak point

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading So far so good: everything excellent and abundant in its way.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Be this as it may, the arrangements for the breakfast and dinner must be made.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

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From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

plural of “gallon” — United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

plural of “goose” — web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading So far so good: everything excellent and abundant in its way.

an established custom

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

plural of “hair” — 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 There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

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

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

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

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Still the higher and more refined items--the _deliciae epidarum_--must be added.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

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

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

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

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

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From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

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

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading Still the higher and more refined items--the _deliciae epidarum_--must be added.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading So far so good: everything excellent and abundant in its way.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Be this as it may, the arrangements for the breakfast and dinner must be made.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Be this as it may, the arrangements for the breakfast and dinner must be made.

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

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

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

used to form the superlative

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Be this as it may, the arrangements for the breakfast and dinner must be made.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

of or related to or derived from oats

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

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

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

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

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

a full supply

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

unlawfully distilled Irish whiskey

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

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

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

on the contrary

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel

From this reading Still the higher and more refined items--the _deliciae epidarum_--must be added.

possessing material wealth

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

cut with a saw

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

not often

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

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

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

reflect brightly

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

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

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still the higher and more refined items--the _deliciae epidarum_--must be added.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

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

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

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

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

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

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

plural of “turkey” — large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

lacking love and generosity

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

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

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading So far so good: everything excellent and abundant in its way.

of or relating to or derived from wheat

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

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

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It might be, indeed, that her former poverty helped her neighbors to see this blemish more clearly: but the world is so seldom in the habit of judging people's qualities or failings through this uncharitable medium, that the supposition is rather doubtful.

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

From this reading There was plenty of bacon, and abundance of cabbages--eggs, ad infinitum--oaten and wheaten bread in piles--turkeys, geese, pullets, as fat as aldermen--cream as rich as Croesus--and three gallons of poteen, one sparkle of which, as Father Philemy said in the course of the evening, would lay the hairs on St. Francis himself in his most self-negative mood, if he saw it.