Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading His traffic with the Old Fox had spirited away the Holy Father in God--whom the saints preserve!--and swept off also, probably on a broom-stick, the doughty champion whose sole desire it was to lead the hosts of Ireland to victory.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading The part which he had played in the events at the Carraghalin was known to few; but the hundred tongues of rumour were already abroad, carrying as many versions, and in all he was the marplot.

later than; following

From this reading THE MARPLOT If, after that, Colonel Sullivan's life had depended on his courage or the vigilance of his servant, it is certain that, tried as was the one and unwinking as was the other, Flavia's prophecy would have been quickly fulfilled.

(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 The part which he had played in the events at the Carraghalin was known to few; but the hundred tongues of rumour were already abroad, carrying as many versions, and in all he was the marplot.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The part which he had played in the events at the Carraghalin was known to few; but the hundred tongues of rumour were already abroad, carrying as many versions, and in all he was the marplot.

in addition

From this reading His traffic with the Old Fox had spirited away the Holy Father in God--whom the saints preserve!--and swept off also, probably on a broom-stick, the doughty champion whose sole desire it was to lead the hosts of Ireland to victory.

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

From this reading In the eyes of some ten score persons, scattered over half a dozen leagues of country, wild, and beyond the pale of law--persons who valued an informer's life no higher than a wolf's--he wore the ugly shape of one.

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

From this reading THE MARPLOT If, after that, Colonel Sullivan's life had depended on his courage or the vigilance of his servant, it is certain that, tried as was the one and unwinking as was the other, Flavia's prophecy would have been quickly fulfilled.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He would not have seen another moon, perhaps he would not have seen another dawn.

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

From this reading THE MARPLOT If, after that, Colonel Sullivan's life had depended on his courage or the vigilance of his servant, it is certain that, tried as was the one and unwinking as was the other, Flavia's prophecy would have been quickly fulfilled.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The part which he had played in the events at the Carraghalin was known to few; but the hundred tongues of rumour were already abroad, carrying as many versions, and in all he was the marplot.

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

From this reading His traffic with the Old Fox had spirited away the Holy Father in God--whom the saints preserve!--and swept off also, probably on a broom-stick, the doughty champion whose sole desire it was to lead the hosts of Ireland to victory.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE MARPLOT If, after that, Colonel Sullivan's life had depended on his courage or the vigilance of his servant, it is certain that, tried as was the one and unwinking as was the other, Flavia's prophecy would have been quickly fulfilled.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading In the eyes of some ten score persons, scattered over half a dozen leagues of country, wild, and beyond the pale of law--persons who valued an informer's life no higher than a wolf's--he wore the ugly shape of one.

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From this reading His traffic with the Old Fox had spirited away the Holy Father in God--whom the saints preserve!--and swept off also, probably on a broom-stick, the doughty champion whose sole desire it was to lead the hosts of Ireland to victory.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The part which he had played in the events at the Carraghalin was known to few; but the hundred tongues of rumour were already abroad, carrying as many versions, and in all he was the marplot.

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From this reading The part which he had played in the events at the Carraghalin was known to few; but the hundred tongues of rumour were already abroad, carrying as many versions, and in all he was the marplot.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The part which he had played in the events at the Carraghalin was known to few; but the hundred tongues of rumour were already abroad, carrying as many versions, and in all he was the marplot.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading THE MARPLOT If, after that, Colonel Sullivan's life had depended on his courage or the vigilance of his servant, it is certain that, tried as was the one and unwinking as was the other, Flavia's prophecy would have been quickly fulfilled.

someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading His traffic with the Old Fox had spirited away the Holy Father in God--whom the saints preserve!--and swept off also, probably on a broom-stick, the doughty champion whose sole desire it was to lead the hosts of Ireland to victory.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading THE MARPLOT If, after that, Colonel Sullivan's life had depended on his courage or the vigilance of his servant, it is certain that, tried as was the one and unwinking as was the other, Flavia's prophecy would have been quickly fulfilled.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading In the eyes of some ten score persons, scattered over half a dozen leagues of country, wild, and beyond the pale of law--persons who valued an informer's life no higher than a wolf's--he wore the ugly shape of one.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading THE MARPLOT If, after that, Colonel Sullivan's life had depended on his courage or the vigilance of his servant, it is certain that, tried as was the one and unwinking as was the other, Flavia's prophecy would have been quickly fulfilled.

the first light of day

From this reading He would not have seen another moon, perhaps he would not have seen another dawn.

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading THE MARPLOT If, after that, Colonel Sullivan's life had depended on his courage or the vigilance of his servant, it is certain that, tried as was the one and unwinking as was the other, Flavia's prophecy would have been quickly fulfilled.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading His traffic with the Old Fox had spirited away the Holy Father in God--whom the saints preserve!--and swept off also, probably on a broom-stick, the doughty champion whose sole desire it was to lead the hosts of Ireland to victory.

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From this reading His traffic with the Old Fox had spirited away the Holy Father in God--whom the saints preserve!--and swept off also, probably on a broom-stick, the doughty champion whose sole desire it was to lead the hosts of Ireland to victory.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading In the eyes of some ten score persons, scattered over half a dozen leagues of country, wild, and beyond the pale of law--persons who valued an informer's life no higher than a wolf's--he wore the ugly shape of one.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The part which he had played in the events at the Carraghalin was known to few; but the hundred tongues of rumour were already abroad, carrying as many versions, and in all he was the marplot.

opinion or judgment

From this reading In the eyes of some ten score persons, scattered over half a dozen leagues of country, wild, and beyond the pale of law--persons who valued an informer's life no higher than a wolf's--he wore the ugly shape of one.

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

From this reading His traffic with the Old Fox had spirited away the Holy Father in God--whom the saints preserve!--and swept off also, probably on a broom-stick, the doughty champion whose sole desire it was to lead the hosts of Ireland to victory.

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

From this reading The part which he had played in the events at the Carraghalin was known to few; but the hundred tongues of rumour were already abroad, carrying as many versions, and in all he was the marplot.

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

From this reading THE MARPLOT If, after that, Colonel Sullivan's life had depended on his courage or the vigilance of his servant, it is certain that, tried as was the one and unwinking as was the other, Flavia's prophecy would have been quickly fulfilled.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading His traffic with the Old Fox had spirited away the Holy Father in God--whom the saints preserve!--and swept off also, probably on a broom-stick, the doughty champion whose sole desire it was to lead the hosts of Ireland to victory.

completed to perfection

From this reading THE MARPLOT If, after that, Colonel Sullivan's life had depended on his courage or the vigilance of his servant, it is certain that, tried as was the one and unwinking as was the other, Flavia's prophecy would have been quickly fulfilled.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading His traffic with the Old Fox had spirited away the Holy Father in God--whom the saints preserve!--and swept off also, probably on a broom-stick, the doughty champion whose sole desire it was to lead the hosts of Ireland to victory.

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

From this reading THE MARPLOT If, after that, Colonel Sullivan's life had depended on his courage or the vigilance of his servant, it is certain that, tried as was the one and unwinking as was the other, Flavia's prophecy would have been quickly fulfilled.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading In the eyes of some ten score persons, scattered over half a dozen leagues of country, wild, and beyond the pale of law--persons who valued an informer's life no higher than a wolf's--he wore the ugly shape of one.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE MARPLOT If, after that, Colonel Sullivan's life had depended on his courage or the vigilance of his servant, it is certain that, tried as was the one and unwinking as was the other, Flavia's prophecy would have been quickly fulfilled.

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

From this reading He would not have seen another moon, perhaps he would not have seen another dawn.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading In the eyes of some ten score persons, scattered over half a dozen leagues of country, wild, and beyond the pale of law--persons who valued an informer's life no higher than a wolf's--he wore the ugly shape of one.

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

From this reading THE MARPLOT If, after that, Colonel Sullivan's life had depended on his courage or the vigilance of his servant, it is certain that, tried as was the one and unwinking as was the other, Flavia's prophecy would have been quickly fulfilled.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading His traffic with the Old Fox had spirited away the Holy Father in God--whom the saints preserve!--and swept off also, probably on a broom-stick, the doughty champion whose sole desire it was to lead the hosts of Ireland to victory.

plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading His traffic with the Old Fox had spirited away the Holy Father in God--whom the saints preserve!--and swept off also, probably on a broom-stick, the doughty champion whose sole desire it was to lead the hosts of Ireland to victory.

ten 10s

From this reading The part which he had played in the events at the Carraghalin was known to few; but the hundred tongues of rumour were already abroad, carrying as many versions, and in all he was the marplot.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE MARPLOT If, after that, Colonel Sullivan's life had depended on his courage or the vigilance of his servant, it is certain that, tried as was the one and unwinking as was the other, Flavia's prophecy would have been quickly fulfilled.

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

From this reading The part which he had played in the events at the Carraghalin was known to few; but the hundred tongues of rumour were already abroad, carrying as many versions, and in all he was the marplot.

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

From this reading In the eyes of some ten score persons, scattered over half a dozen leagues of country, wild, and beyond the pale of law--persons who valued an informer's life no higher than a wolf's--he wore the ugly shape of one.

a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921

From this reading His traffic with the Old Fox had spirited away the Holy Father in God--whom the saints preserve!--and swept off also, probably on a broom-stick, the doughty champion whose sole desire it was to lead the hosts of Ireland to victory.

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

From this reading THE MARPLOT If, after that, Colonel Sullivan's life had depended on his courage or the vigilance of his servant, it is certain that, tried as was the one and unwinking as was the other, Flavia's prophecy would have been quickly fulfilled.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE MARPLOT If, after that, Colonel Sullivan's life had depended on his courage or the vigilance of his servant, it is certain that, tried as was the one and unwinking as was the other, Flavia's prophecy would have been quickly fulfilled.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The part which he had played in the events at the Carraghalin was known to few; but the hundred tongues of rumour were already abroad, carrying as many versions, and in all he was the marplot.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading In the eyes of some ten score persons, scattered over half a dozen leagues of country, wild, and beyond the pale of law--persons who valued an informer's life no higher than a wolf's--he wore the ugly shape of one.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading His traffic with the Old Fox had spirited away the Holy Father in God--whom the saints preserve!--and swept off also, probably on a broom-stick, the doughty champion whose sole desire it was to lead the hosts of Ireland to victory.

plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading In the eyes of some ten score persons, scattered over half a dozen leagues of country, wild, and beyond the pale of law--persons who valued an informer's life no higher than a wolf's--he wore the ugly shape of one.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE MARPLOT If, after that, Colonel Sullivan's life had depended on his courage or the vigilance of his servant, it is certain that, tried as was the one and unwinking as was the other, Flavia's prophecy would have been quickly fulfilled.

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 The part which he had played in the events at the Carraghalin was known to few; but the hundred tongues of rumour were already abroad, carrying as many versions, and in all he was the marplot.

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

From this reading THE MARPLOT If, after that, Colonel Sullivan's life had depended on his courage or the vigilance of his servant, it is certain that, tried as was the one and unwinking as was the other, Flavia's prophecy would have been quickly fulfilled.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading He would not have seen another moon, perhaps he would not have seen another dawn.

not any; not one

From this reading In the eyes of some ten score persons, scattered over half a dozen leagues of country, wild, and beyond the pale of law--persons who valued an informer's life no higher than a wolf's--he wore the ugly shape of one.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He would not have seen another moon, perhaps he would not have seen another dawn.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MARPLOT If, after that, Colonel Sullivan's life had depended on his courage or the vigilance of his servant, it is certain that, tried as was the one and unwinking as was the other, Flavia's prophecy would have been quickly fulfilled.

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

From this reading His traffic with the Old Fox had spirited away the Holy Father in God--whom the saints preserve!--and swept off also, probably on a broom-stick, the doughty champion whose sole desire it was to lead the hosts of Ireland to victory.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading His traffic with the Old Fox had spirited away the Holy Father in God--whom the saints preserve!--and swept off also, probably on a broom-stick, the doughty champion whose sole desire it was to lead the hosts of Ireland to victory.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE MARPLOT If, after that, Colonel Sullivan's life had depended on his courage or the vigilance of his servant, it is certain that, tried as was the one and unwinking as was the other, Flavia's prophecy would have been quickly fulfilled.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE MARPLOT If, after that, Colonel Sullivan's life had depended on his courage or the vigilance of his servant, it is certain that, tried as was the one and unwinking as was the other, Flavia's prophecy would have been quickly fulfilled.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE MARPLOT If, after that, Colonel Sullivan's life had depended on his courage or the vigilance of his servant, it is certain that, tried as was the one and unwinking as was the other, Flavia's prophecy would have been quickly fulfilled.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE MARPLOT If, after that, Colonel Sullivan's life had depended on his courage or the vigilance of his servant, it is certain that, tried as was the one and unwinking as was the other, Flavia's prophecy would have been quickly fulfilled.

above and across; more than

From this reading In the eyes of some ten score persons, scattered over half a dozen leagues of country, wild, and beyond the pale of law--persons who valued an informer's life no higher than a wolf's--he wore the ugly shape of one.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading In the eyes of some ten score persons, scattered over half a dozen leagues of country, wild, and beyond the pale of law--persons who valued an informer's life no higher than a wolf's--he wore the ugly shape of one.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The part which he had played in the events at the Carraghalin was known to few; but the hundred tongues of rumour were already abroad, carrying as many versions, and in all he was the marplot.

by chance

From this reading He would not have seen another moon, perhaps he would not have seen another dawn.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading In the eyes of some ten score persons, scattered over half a dozen leagues of country, wild, and beyond the pale of law--persons who valued an informer's life no higher than a wolf's--he wore the ugly shape of one.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading The part which he had played in the events at the Carraghalin was known to few; but the hundred tongues of rumour were already abroad, carrying as many versions, and in all he was the marplot.

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading His traffic with the Old Fox had spirited away the Holy Father in God--whom the saints preserve!--and swept off also, probably on a broom-stick, the doughty champion whose sole desire it was to lead the hosts of Ireland to victory.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading His traffic with the Old Fox had spirited away the Holy Father in God--whom the saints preserve!--and swept off also, probably on a broom-stick, the doughty champion whose sole desire it was to lead the hosts of Ireland to victory.

A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.

From this reading THE MARPLOT If, after that, Colonel Sullivan's life had depended on his courage or the vigilance of his servant, it is certain that, tried as was the one and unwinking as was the other, Flavia's prophecy would have been quickly fulfilled.

with speed

From this reading THE MARPLOT If, after that, Colonel Sullivan's life had depended on his courage or the vigilance of his servant, it is certain that, tried as was the one and unwinking as was the other, Flavia's prophecy would have been quickly fulfilled.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading The part which he had played in the events at the Carraghalin was known to few; but the hundred tongues of rumour were already abroad, carrying as many versions, and in all he was the marplot.

plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading His traffic with the Old Fox had spirited away the Holy Father in God--whom the saints preserve!--and swept off also, probably on a broom-stick, the doughty champion whose sole desire it was to lead the hosts of Ireland to victory.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading In the eyes of some ten score persons, scattered over half a dozen leagues of country, wild, and beyond the pale of law--persons who valued an informer's life no higher than a wolf's--he wore the ugly shape of one.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading In the eyes of some ten score persons, scattered over half a dozen leagues of country, wild, and beyond the pale of law--persons who valued an informer's life no higher than a wolf's--he wore the ugly shape of one.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He would not have seen another moon, perhaps he would not have seen another dawn.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading THE MARPLOT If, after that, Colonel Sullivan's life had depended on his courage or the vigilance of his servant, it is certain that, tried as was the one and unwinking as was the other, Flavia's prophecy would have been quickly fulfilled.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading In the eyes of some ten score persons, scattered over half a dozen leagues of country, wild, and beyond the pale of law--persons who valued an informer's life no higher than a wolf's--he wore the ugly shape of one.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading His traffic with the Old Fox had spirited away the Holy Father in God--whom the saints preserve!--and swept off also, probably on a broom-stick, the doughty champion whose sole desire it was to lead the hosts of Ireland to victory.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading In the eyes of some ten score persons, scattered over half a dozen leagues of country, wild, and beyond the pale of law--persons who valued an informer's life no higher than a wolf's--he wore the ugly shape of one.

displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness

From this reading His traffic with the Old Fox had spirited away the Holy Father in God--whom the saints preserve!--and swept off also, probably on a broom-stick, the doughty champion whose sole desire it was to lead the hosts of Ireland to victory.

possessive form of “sullivan” — United States architect known for his steel framed skyscrapers and for coining the phrase “form follows function” (1856-1924)

From this reading THE MARPLOT If, after that, Colonel Sullivan's life had depended on his courage or the vigilance of his servant, it is certain that, tried as was the one and unwinking as was the other, Flavia's prophecy would have been quickly fulfilled.

possessing sweep

From this reading His traffic with the Old Fox had spirited away the Holy Father in God--whom the saints preserve!--and swept off also, probably on a broom-stick, the doughty champion whose sole desire it was to lead the hosts of Ireland to victory.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading In the eyes of some ten score persons, scattered over half a dozen leagues of country, wild, and beyond the pale of law--persons who valued an informer's life no higher than a wolf's--he wore the ugly shape of one.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In the eyes of some ten score persons, scattered over half a dozen leagues of country, wild, and beyond the pale of law--persons who valued an informer's life no higher than a wolf's--he wore the ugly shape of one.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE MARPLOT If, after that, Colonel Sullivan's life had depended on his courage or the vigilance of his servant, it is certain that, tried as was the one and unwinking as was the other, Flavia's prophecy would have been quickly fulfilled.

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

From this reading THE MARPLOT If, after that, Colonel Sullivan's life had depended on his courage or the vigilance of his servant, it is certain that, tried as was the one and unwinking as was the other, Flavia's prophecy would have been quickly fulfilled.

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

From this reading The part which he had played in the events at the Carraghalin was known to few; but the hundred tongues of rumour were already abroad, carrying as many versions, and in all he was the marplot.

plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading The part which he had played in the events at the Carraghalin was known to few; but the hundred tongues of rumour were already abroad, carrying as many versions, and in all he was the marplot.

the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time

From this reading His traffic with the Old Fox had spirited away the Holy Father in God--whom the saints preserve!--and swept off also, probably on a broom-stick, the doughty champion whose sole desire it was to lead the hosts of Ireland to victory.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading THE MARPLOT If, after that, Colonel Sullivan's life had depended on his courage or the vigilance of his servant, it is certain that, tried as was the one and unwinking as was the other, Flavia's prophecy would have been quickly fulfilled.

displeasing to the senses

From this reading In the eyes of some ten score persons, scattered over half a dozen leagues of country, wild, and beyond the pale of law--persons who valued an informer's life no higher than a wolf's--he wore the ugly shape of one.

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

From this reading THE MARPLOT If, after that, Colonel Sullivan's life had depended on his courage or the vigilance of his servant, it is certain that, tried as was the one and unwinking as was the other, Flavia's prophecy would have been quickly fulfilled.

(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind

From this reading In the eyes of some ten score persons, scattered over half a dozen leagues of country, wild, and beyond the pale of law--persons who valued an informer's life no higher than a wolf's--he wore the ugly shape of one.

plural of “version” — an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading The part which he had played in the events at the Carraghalin was known to few; but the hundred tongues of rumour were already abroad, carrying as many versions, and in all he was the marplot.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading His traffic with the Old Fox had spirited away the Holy Father in God--whom the saints preserve!--and swept off also, probably on a broom-stick, the doughty champion whose sole desire it was to lead the hosts of Ireland to victory.

the process of paying close and continuous attention

From this reading THE MARPLOT If, after that, Colonel Sullivan's life had depended on his courage or the vigilance of his servant, it is certain that, tried as was the one and unwinking as was the other, Flavia's prophecy would have been quickly fulfilled.

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

From this reading THE MARPLOT If, after that, Colonel Sullivan's life had depended on his courage or the vigilance of his servant, it is certain that, tried as was the one and unwinking as was the other, Flavia's prophecy would have been quickly fulfilled.

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

From this reading The part which he had played in the events at the Carraghalin was known to few; but the hundred tongues of rumour were already abroad, carrying as many versions, and in all he was the marplot.

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

From this reading The part which he had played in the events at the Carraghalin was known to few; but the hundred tongues of rumour were already abroad, carrying as many versions, and in all he was the marplot.

which person or people

From this reading In the eyes of some ten score persons, scattered over half a dozen leagues of country, wild, and beyond the pale of law--persons who valued an informer's life no higher than a wolf's--he wore the ugly shape of one.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His traffic with the Old Fox had spirited away the Holy Father in God--whom the saints preserve!--and swept off also, probably on a broom-stick, the doughty champion whose sole desire it was to lead the hosts of Ireland to victory.

belonging to which person

From this reading His traffic with the Old Fox had spirited away the Holy Father in God--whom the saints preserve!--and swept off also, probably on a broom-stick, the doughty champion whose sole desire it was to lead the hosts of Ireland to victory.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading In the eyes of some ten score persons, scattered over half a dozen leagues of country, wild, and beyond the pale of law--persons who valued an informer's life no higher than a wolf's--he wore the ugly shape of one.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His traffic with the Old Fox had spirited away the Holy Father in God--whom the saints preserve!--and swept off also, probably on a broom-stick, the doughty champion whose sole desire it was to lead the hosts of Ireland to victory.

possessive form of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading In the eyes of some ten score persons, scattered over half a dozen leagues of country, wild, and beyond the pale of law--persons who valued an informer's life no higher than a wolf's--he wore the ugly shape of one.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading In the eyes of some ten score persons, scattered over half a dozen leagues of country, wild, and beyond the pale of law--persons who valued an informer's life no higher than a wolf's--he wore the ugly shape of one.

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

From this reading THE MARPLOT If, after that, Colonel Sullivan's life had depended on his courage or the vigilance of his servant, it is certain that, tried as was the one and unwinking as was the other, Flavia's prophecy would have been quickly fulfilled.