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 Beside Father Con sat “Pettier Malone,” a “young collegian,” who had been sent home from Maynooth to try his native air, for the recovery of his health, which was declining.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Two tables were placed, one after another, in the kitchen; for the other rooms were not sufficiently large to accommodate the company.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading On his right hand sat Father Con; on his left, Phaddhy himself, “to keep the-clargy company;” and, in due succession after them, their friends and neighbors, each taking precedence according to the most scrupulous notions of respectability.

later than; following

From this reading Two tables were placed, one after another, in the kitchen; for the other rooms were not sufficiently large to accommodate the company.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Beside Father Con sat “Pettier Malone,” a “young collegian,” who had been sent home from Maynooth to try his native air, for the recovery of his health, which was declining.

(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 Breakfast was now laid in Katty's best style, and with an originality of arrangement that scorned all precedent.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Breakfast was now laid in Katty's best style, and with an originality of arrangement that scorned all precedent.

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

From this reading Breakfast was now laid in Katty's best style, and with an originality of arrangement that scorned all precedent.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Two tables were placed, one after another, in the kitchen; for the other rooms were not sufficiently large to accommodate the company.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Breakfast was now laid in Katty's best style, and with an originality of arrangement that scorned all precedent.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Father Philemy filled the seat of honor at the head of the table, with his back to an immense fire.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Father Philemy filled the seat of honor at the head of the table, with his back to an immense fire.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Beside Father Con sat “Pettier Malone,” a “young collegian,” who had been sent home from Maynooth to try his native air, for the recovery of his health, which was declining.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Beside Father Con sat “Pettier Malone,” a “young collegian,” who had been sent home from Maynooth to try his native air, for the recovery of his health, which was declining.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Breakfast was now laid in Katty's best style, and with an originality of arrangement that scorned all precedent.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Breakfast was now laid in Katty's best style, and with an originality of arrangement that scorned all precedent.

a student (or former student) at a college or university

From this reading Beside Father Con sat “Pettier Malone,” a “young collegian,” who had been sent home from Maynooth to try his native air, for the recovery of his health, which was declining.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Two tables were placed, one after another, in the kitchen; for the other rooms were not sufficiently large to accommodate the company.

an argument opposed to a proposal

From this reading On his right hand sat Father Con; on his left, Phaddhy himself, “to keep the-clargy company;” and, in due succession after them, their friends and neighbors, each taking precedence according to the most scrupulous notions of respectability.

-ing form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading Beside Father Con sat “Pettier Malone,” a “young collegian,” who had been sent home from Maynooth to try his native air, for the recovery of his health, which was declining.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading On his right hand sat Father Con; on his left, Phaddhy himself, “to keep the-clargy company;” and, in due succession after them, their friends and neighbors, each taking precedence according to the most scrupulous notions of respectability.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading On his right hand sat Father Con; on his left, Phaddhy himself, “to keep the-clargy company;” and, in due succession after them, their friends and neighbors, each taking precedence according to the most scrupulous notions of respectability.

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

From this reading Father Philemy filled the seat of honor at the head of the table, with his back to an immense fire.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Father Philemy filled the seat of honor at the head of the table, with his back to an immense fire.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Father Philemy filled the seat of honor at the head of the table, with his back to an immense fire.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Two tables were placed, one after another, in the kitchen; for the other rooms were not sufficiently large to accommodate the company.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading On his right hand sat Father Con; on his left, Phaddhy himself, “to keep the-clargy company;” and, in due succession after them, their friends and neighbors, each taking precedence according to the most scrupulous notions of respectability.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Beside Father Con sat “Pettier Malone,” a “young collegian,” who had been sent home from Maynooth to try his native air, for the recovery of his health, which was declining.

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

From this reading Beside Father Con sat “Pettier Malone,” a “young collegian,” who had been sent home from Maynooth to try his native air, for the recovery of his health, which was declining.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading On his right hand sat Father Con; on his left, Phaddhy himself, “to keep the-clargy company;” and, in due succession after them, their friends and neighbors, each taking precedence according to the most scrupulous notions of respectability.

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

From this reading Father Philemy filled the seat of honor at the head of the table, with his back to an immense fire.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Beside Father Con sat “Pettier Malone,” a “young collegian,” who had been sent home from Maynooth to try his native air, for the recovery of his health, which was declining.

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

From this reading On his right hand sat Father Con; on his left, Phaddhy himself, “to keep the-clargy company;” and, in due succession after them, their friends and neighbors, each taking precedence according to the most scrupulous notions of respectability.

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

From this reading Father Philemy filled the seat of honor at the head of the table, with his back to an immense fire.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Beside Father Con sat “Pettier Malone,” a “young collegian,” who had been sent home from Maynooth to try his native air, for the recovery of his health, which was declining.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Father Philemy filled the seat of honor at the head of the table, with his back to an immense fire.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Father Philemy filled the seat of honor at the head of the table, with his back to an immense fire.

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

From this reading Breakfast was now laid in Katty's best style, and with an originality of arrangement that scorned all precedent.

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From this reading Breakfast was now laid in Katty's best style, and with an originality of arrangement that scorned all precedent.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading On his right hand sat Father Con; on his left, Phaddhy himself, “to keep the-clargy company;” and, in due succession after them, their friends and neighbors, each taking precedence according to the most scrupulous notions of respectability.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Two tables were placed, one after another, in the kitchen; for the other rooms were not sufficiently large to accommodate the company.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Breakfast was now laid in Katty's best style, and with an originality of arrangement that scorned all precedent.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Two tables were placed, one after another, in the kitchen; for the other rooms were not sufficiently large to accommodate the company.

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 On his right hand sat Father Con; on his left, Phaddhy himself, “to keep the-clargy company;” and, in due succession after them, their friends and neighbors, each taking precedence according to the most scrupulous notions of respectability.

English scholar remembered for his chronology of Shakespeare's plays and his editions of Shakespeare and Dryden (1741-1812)

From this reading Beside Father Con sat “Pettier Malone,” a “young collegian,” who had been sent home from Maynooth to try his native air, for the recovery of his health, which was declining.

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

From this reading Beside Father Con sat “Pettier Malone,” a “young collegian,” who had been sent home from Maynooth to try his native air, for the recovery of his health, which was declining.

used to form the superlative

From this reading On his right hand sat Father Con; on his left, Phaddhy himself, “to keep the-clargy company;” and, in due succession after them, their friends and neighbors, each taking precedence according to the most scrupulous notions of respectability.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Beside Father Con sat “Pettier Malone,” a “young collegian,” who had been sent home from Maynooth to try his native air, for the recovery of his health, which was declining.

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

From this reading On his right hand sat Father Con; on his left, Phaddhy himself, “to keep the-clargy company;” and, in due succession after them, their friends and neighbors, each taking precedence according to the most scrupulous notions of respectability.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Two tables were placed, one after another, in the kitchen; for the other rooms were not sufficiently large to accommodate the company.

plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading On his right hand sat Father Con; on his left, Phaddhy himself, “to keep the-clargy company;” and, in due succession after them, their friends and neighbors, each taking precedence according to the most scrupulous notions of respectability.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Breakfast was now laid in Katty's best style, and with an originality of arrangement that scorned all precedent.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Breakfast was now laid in Katty's best style, and with an originality of arrangement that scorned all precedent.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On his right hand sat Father Con; on his left, Phaddhy himself, “to keep the-clargy company;” and, in due succession after them, their friends and neighbors, each taking precedence according to the most scrupulous notions of respectability.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Two tables were placed, one after another, in the kitchen; for the other rooms were not sufficiently large to accommodate the company.

the ability to think and act independently

From this reading Breakfast was now laid in Katty's best style, and with an originality of arrangement that scorned all precedent.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Two tables were placed, one after another, in the kitchen; for the other rooms were not sufficiently large to accommodate the company.

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

From this reading Beside Father Con sat “Pettier Malone,” a “young collegian,” who had been sent home from Maynooth to try his native air, for the recovery of his health, which was declining.

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

From this reading On his right hand sat Father Con; on his left, Phaddhy himself, “to keep the-clargy company;” and, in due succession after them, their friends and neighbors, each taking precedence according to the most scrupulous notions of respectability.

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

From this reading Father Philemy filled the seat of honor at the head of the table, with his back to an immense fire.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Two tables were placed, one after another, in the kitchen; for the other rooms were not sufficiently large to accommodate the company.

status established in order of importance or urgency

From this reading On his right hand sat Father Con; on his left, Phaddhy himself, “to keep the-clargy company;” and, in due succession after them, their friends and neighbors, each taking precedence according to the most scrupulous notions of respectability.

an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time

From this reading Breakfast was now laid in Katty's best style, and with an originality of arrangement that scorned all precedent.

return to an original state

From this reading Beside Father Con sat “Pettier Malone,” a “young collegian,” who had been sent home from Maynooth to try his native air, for the recovery of his health, which was declining.

honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation

From this reading On his right hand sat Father Con; on his left, Phaddhy himself, “to keep the-clargy company;” and, in due succession after them, their friends and neighbors, each taking precedence according to the most scrupulous notions of respectability.

precisely, exactly

From this reading On his right hand sat Father Con; on his left, Phaddhy himself, “to keep the-clargy company;” and, in due succession after them, their friends and neighbors, each taking precedence according to the most scrupulous notions of respectability.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Two tables were placed, one after another, in the kitchen; for the other rooms were not sufficiently large to accommodate the company.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading On his right hand sat Father Con; on his left, Phaddhy himself, “to keep the-clargy company;” and, in due succession after them, their friends and neighbors, each taking precedence according to the most scrupulous notions of respectability.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading Breakfast was now laid in Katty's best style, and with an originality of arrangement that scorned all precedent.

having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled

From this reading On his right hand sat Father Con; on his left, Phaddhy himself, “to keep the-clargy company;” and, in due succession after them, their friends and neighbors, each taking precedence according to the most scrupulous notions of respectability.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Father Philemy filled the seat of honor at the head of the table, with his back to an immense fire.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Beside Father Con sat “Pettier Malone,” a “young collegian,” who had been sent home from Maynooth to try his native air, for the recovery of his health, which was declining.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Breakfast was now laid in Katty's best style, and with an originality of arrangement that scorned all precedent.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading On his right hand sat Father Con; on his left, Phaddhy himself, “to keep the-clargy company;” and, in due succession after them, their friends and neighbors, each taking precedence according to the most scrupulous notions of respectability.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading Two tables were placed, one after another, in the kitchen; for the other rooms were not sufficiently large to accommodate the company.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Father Philemy filled the seat of honor at the head of the table, with his back to an immense fire.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Two tables were placed, one after another, in the kitchen; for the other rooms were not sufficiently large to accommodate the company.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading On his right hand sat Father Con; on his left, Phaddhy himself, “to keep the-clargy company;” and, in due succession after them, their friends and neighbors, each taking precedence according to the most scrupulous notions of respectability.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Breakfast was now laid in Katty's best style, and with an originality of arrangement that scorned all precedent.

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

From this reading Two tables were placed, one after another, in the kitchen; for the other rooms were not sufficiently large to accommodate the company.

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

From this reading On his right hand sat Father Con; on his left, Phaddhy himself, “to keep the-clargy company;” and, in due succession after them, their friends and neighbors, each taking precedence according to the most scrupulous notions of respectability.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On his right hand sat Father Con; on his left, Phaddhy himself, “to keep the-clargy company;” and, in due succession after them, their friends and neighbors, each taking precedence according to the most scrupulous notions of respectability.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading On his right hand sat Father Con; on his left, Phaddhy himself, “to keep the-clargy company;” and, in due succession after them, their friends and neighbors, each taking precedence according to the most scrupulous notions of respectability.

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

From this reading Two tables were placed, one after another, in the kitchen; for the other rooms were not sufficiently large to accommodate the company.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Beside Father Con sat “Pettier Malone,” a “young collegian,” who had been sent home from Maynooth to try his native air, for the recovery of his health, which was declining.

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

From this reading Two tables were placed, one after another, in the kitchen; for the other rooms were not sufficiently large to accommodate the company.

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

From this reading Breakfast was now laid in Katty's best style, and with an originality of arrangement that scorned all precedent.

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

From this reading Two tables were placed, one after another, in the kitchen; for the other rooms were not sufficiently large to accommodate the company.

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

From this reading Beside Father Con sat “Pettier Malone,” a “young collegian,” who had been sent home from Maynooth to try his native air, for the recovery of his health, which was declining.

which person or people

From this reading Beside Father Con sat “Pettier Malone,” a “young collegian,” who had been sent home from Maynooth to try his native air, for the recovery of his health, which was declining.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Breakfast was now laid in Katty's best style, and with an originality of arrangement that scorned all precedent.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Beside Father Con sat “Pettier Malone,” a “young collegian,” who had been sent home from Maynooth to try his native air, for the recovery of his health, which was declining.