95
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From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a wise and tactful man, who succeeded not only in living on terms of friendship with one of the worst landlords in Ireland, but in obtaining many concessions from him.
acquiringnounUS /əˈkwaɪrɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
baconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading But before many years had passed Father O'Hara had persuaded this man to use his influence to get a sufficient capital to start a bacon factory.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When he came to live in Culloch the landlord had said to him that what he would like to do would be to run the ploughshare through the town, and to turn "Culloch" into Bullock.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But before many years had passed Father O'Hara had persuaded this man to use his influence to get a sufficient capital to start a bacon factory.
buildverbUS /bɪld/
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
BullocknounUS /ˈbʊlək/
young bull
From this reading When he came to live in Culloch the landlord had said to him that what he would like to do would be to run the ploughshare through the town, and to turn "Culloch" into Bullock.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was a wise and tactful man, who succeeded not only in living on terms of friendship with one of the worst landlords in Ireland, but in obtaining many concessions from him.
CAHILL'S
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From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When he came to live in Culloch the landlord had said to him that what he would like to do would be to run the ploughshare through the town, and to turn "Culloch" into Bullock.
capitalnounUS /ˈkæpətəl/
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading But before many years had passed Father O'Hara had persuaded this man to use his influence to get a sufficient capital to start a bacon factory.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading The priest was one of the chief supporters of our movement.
concessionsnounUS /kənˈseʃənz/
plural of “concession” — a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
From this reading He was a wise and tactful man, who succeeded not only in living on terms of friendship with one of the worst landlords in Ireland, but in obtaining many concessions from him.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
Culloch
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From this reading When he came to live in Culloch the landlord had said to him that what he would like to do would be to run the ploughshare through the town, and to turn "Culloch" into Bullock.
CURSEnounUS /kɜːrs/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading When he came to live in Culloch the landlord had said to him that what he would like to do would be to run the ploughshare through the town, and to turn "Culloch" into Bullock.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading But before many years had passed Father O'Hara had persuaded this man to use his influence to get a sufficient capital to start a bacon factory.
FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
friendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading He was a wise and tactful man, who succeeded not only in living on terms of friendship with one of the worst landlords in Ireland, but in obtaining many concessions from him.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was a wise and tactful man, who succeeded not only in living on terms of friendship with one of the worst landlords in Ireland, but in obtaining many concessions from him.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But before many years had passed Father O'Hara had persuaded this man to use his influence to get a sufficient capital to start a bacon factory.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he came to live in Culloch the landlord had said to him that what he would like to do would be to run the ploughshare through the town, and to turn "Culloch" into Bullock.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a wise and tactful man, who succeeded not only in living on terms of friendship with one of the worst landlords in Ireland, but in obtaining many concessions from him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was a wise and tactful man, who succeeded not only in living on terms of friendship with one of the worst landlords in Ireland, but in obtaining many concessions from him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But before many years had passed Father O'Hara had persuaded this man to use his influence to get a sufficient capital to start a bacon factory.
homespuns
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From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
IndustrialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəl/
of or relating to or resulting from industry
From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading But before many years had passed Father O'Hara had persuaded this man to use his influence to get a sufficient capital to start a bacon factory.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When he came to live in Culloch the landlord had said to him that what he would like to do would be to run the ploughshare through the town, and to turn "Culloch" into Bullock.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading He was a wise and tactful man, who succeeded not only in living on terms of friendship with one of the worst landlords in Ireland, but in obtaining many concessions from him.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
JULIA
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From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
lace-making
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From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading When he came to live in Culloch the landlord had said to him that what he would like to do would be to run the ploughshare through the town, and to turn "Culloch" into Bullock.
landlordsnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrdz/
plural of “landlord” — a landowner who leases to others
From this reading He was a wise and tactful man, who succeeded not only in living on terms of friendship with one of the worst landlords in Ireland, but in obtaining many concessions from him.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When he came to live in Culloch the landlord had said to him that what he would like to do would be to run the ploughshare through the town, and to turn "Culloch" into Bullock.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading When he came to live in Culloch the landlord had said to him that what he would like to do would be to run the ploughshare through the town, and to turn "Culloch" into Bullock.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading He was a wise and tactful man, who succeeded not only in living on terms of friendship with one of the worst landlords in Ireland, but in obtaining many concessions from him.
loomsnounUS /luːmz/
plural of “loom” — a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile
From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a wise and tactful man, who succeeded not only in living on terms of friendship with one of the worst landlords in Ireland, but in obtaining many concessions from him.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He was a wise and tactful man, who succeeded not only in living on terms of friendship with one of the worst landlords in Ireland, but in obtaining many concessions from him.
movementnounUS /ˈmuːvmənt/
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The priest was one of the chief supporters of our movement.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was a wise and tactful man, who succeeded not only in living on terms of friendship with one of the worst landlords in Ireland, but in obtaining many concessions from him.
O'HaranounUS /oʊˈherə/
United States writer (1905-1970)
From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading He was a wise and tactful man, who succeeded not only in living on terms of friendship with one of the worst landlords in Ireland, but in obtaining many concessions from him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was a wise and tactful man, who succeeded not only in living on terms of friendship with one of the worst landlords in Ireland, but in obtaining many concessions from him.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The priest was one of the chief supporters of our movement.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading He was a wise and tactful man, who succeeded not only in living on terms of friendship with one of the worst landlords in Ireland, but in obtaining many concessions from him.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The priest was one of the chief supporters of our movement.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But before many years had passed Father O'Hara had persuaded this man to use his influence to get a sufficient capital to start a bacon factory.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading But before many years had passed Father O'Hara had persuaded this man to use his influence to get a sufficient capital to start a bacon factory.
plotsnounUS /plɑːts/
plural of “plot” — a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
ploughsharenounUS /ˈplaʊʃeɪr/
a sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil
From this reading When he came to live in Culloch the landlord had said to him that what he would like to do would be to run the ploughshare through the town, and to turn "Culloch" into Bullock.
practicenounUS /ˈpræktəs/
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
priestnounUS /priːst/
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading The priest was one of the chief supporters of our movement.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading When he came to live in Culloch the landlord had said to him that what he would like to do would be to run the ploughshare through the town, and to turn "Culloch" into Bullock.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When he came to live in Culloch the landlord had said to him that what he would like to do would be to run the ploughshare through the town, and to turn "Culloch" into Bullock.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
SocietynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But before many years had passed Father O'Hara had persuaded this man to use his influence to get a sufficient capital to start a bacon factory.
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading He was a wise and tactful man, who succeeded not only in living on terms of friendship with one of the worst landlords in Ireland, but in obtaining many concessions from him.
sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading But before many years had passed Father O'Hara had persuaded this man to use his influence to get a sufficient capital to start a bacon factory.
supportersnounUS /səˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “supporter” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading The priest was one of the chief supporters of our movement.
tactfuladjectiveUS /ˈtæktfəl/
having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
From this reading He was a wise and tactful man, who succeeded not only in living on terms of friendship with one of the worst landlords in Ireland, but in obtaining many concessions from him.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading He was a wise and tactful man, who succeeded not only in living on terms of friendship with one of the worst landlords in Ireland, but in obtaining many concessions from him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he came to live in Culloch the landlord had said to him that what he would like to do would be to run the ploughshare through the town, and to turn "Culloch" into Bullock.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But before many years had passed Father O'Hara had persuaded this man to use his influence to get a sufficient capital to start a bacon factory.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When he came to live in Culloch the landlord had said to him that what he would like to do would be to run the ploughshare through the town, and to turn "Culloch" into Bullock.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading When he came to live in Culloch the landlord had said to him that what he would like to do would be to run the ploughshare through the town, and to turn "Culloch" into Bullock.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading When he came to live in Culloch the landlord had said to him that what he would like to do would be to run the ploughshare through the town, and to turn "Culloch" into Bullock.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading But before many years had passed Father O'Hara had persuaded this man to use his influence to get a sufficient capital to start a bacon factory.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
weavingnounUS /ˈwiːvɪŋ/
creating fabric
From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When he came to live in Culloch the landlord had said to him that what he would like to do would be to run the ploughshare through the town, and to turn "Culloch" into Bullock.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When he came to live in Culloch the landlord had said to him that what he would like to do would be to run the ploughshare through the town, and to turn "Culloch" into Bullock.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
whereon
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From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He was a wise and tactful man, who succeeded not only in living on terms of friendship with one of the worst landlords in Ireland, but in obtaining many concessions from him.
wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading He was a wise and tactful man, who succeeded not only in living on terms of friendship with one of the worst landlords in Ireland, but in obtaining many concessions from him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading JULIA CAHILL'S CURSE In '95 I was agent of the Irish Industrial Society, and I spent three days with Father O'Hara making arrangements for the establishment of looms, for the weaving of homespuns and for acquiring plots of ground whereon to build schools where the village girls could practice lace-making.
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading He was a wise and tactful man, who succeeded not only in living on terms of friendship with one of the worst landlords in Ireland, but in obtaining many concessions from him.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When he came to live in Culloch the landlord had said to him that what he would like to do would be to run the ploughshare through the town, and to turn "Culloch" into Bullock.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading But before many years had passed Father O'Hara had persuaded this man to use his influence to get a sufficient capital to start a bacon factory.
