used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Faith, they look like grinning imps, so they do,” commented the Irish lad in a whisper.
from one side of something to the other
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the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Now, gentlemen, I am at your bidding in any way that I can serve you,” said he.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “Sorra another pair like them did I ever see.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Now, gentlemen, I am at your bidding in any way that I can serve you,” said he.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SHOWS THE BARGAIN THAT WAS STRUCK BY TOBIAS HAWKINS AND HIS FRIEND As Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk looked down through the crevice in the floor, the two men drew together across the table and began to speak in tones so low that the boys were unable to hear their words.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Now, gentlemen, I am at your bidding in any way that I can serve you,” said he.
BARGAINnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
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inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
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a mountain or tall hill
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biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading “Now, gentlemen, I am at your bidding in any way that I can serve you,” said he.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
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BurknounUS /bɜːrk/
United States frontierswoman and legendary figure of the Wild West noted for her marksmanship (1852-1903)
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showing who or what does the action
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to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Now, gentlemen, I am at your bidding in any way that I can serve you,” said he.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading “Faith, they look like grinning imps, so they do,” commented the Irish lad in a whisper.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading For some little time did the two continue to speak; then the landlord’s entrance interrupted them.
CoopernounUS /ˈkuːpər/
United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
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crevicenounUS /ˈkrevəs/
a long narrow depression in a surface
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didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Sorra another pair like them did I ever see.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Faith, they look like grinning imps, so they do,” commented the Irish lad in a whisper.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
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United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
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something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading For some little time did the two continue to speak; then the landlord’s entrance interrupted them.
at any time
From this reading “Sorra another pair like them did I ever see.”
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading “Faith, they look like grinning imps, so they do,” commented the Irish lad in a whisper.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some little time did the two continue to speak; then the landlord’s entrance interrupted them.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
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plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading “Now, gentlemen, I am at your bidding in any way that I can serve you,” said he.
grinningnounUS /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “Faith, they look like grinning imps, so they do,” commented the Irish lad in a whisper.
HAWKINSnounUS /ˈhɔːkɪnz/
English privateer involved in the slave trade; later helped build the fleet that in 1588 defeated the Spanish Armada (1532-1595)
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Now, gentlemen, I am at your bidding in any way that I can serve you,” said he.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Sorra another pair like them did I ever see.”
imps
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From this reading “Faith, they look like grinning imps, so they do,” commented the Irish lad in a whisper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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discontinued temporarily
From this reading For some little time did the two continue to speak; then the landlord’s entrance interrupted them.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading “Faith, they look like grinning imps, so they do,” commented the Irish lad in a whisper.
a boy or man
From this reading “Faith, they look like grinning imps, so they do,” commented the Irish lad in a whisper.
landlord'snounUS /ˈlændlɔːrdz/
possessive form of “landlord” — a landowner who leases to others
From this reading For some little time did the two continue to speak; then the landlord’s entrance interrupted them.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Faith, they look like grinning imps, so they do,” commented the Irish lad in a whisper.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For some little time did the two continue to speak; then the landlord’s entrance interrupted them.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Faith, they look like grinning imps, so they do,” commented the Irish lad in a whisper.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
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less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
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the force of workers available
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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now, gentlemen, I am at your bidding in any way that I can serve you,” said he.
PaddynounUS /ˈpædi/
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent
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a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading “Sorra another pair like them did I ever see.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Now, gentlemen, I am at your bidding in any way that I can serve you,” said he.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Sorra another pair like them did I ever see.”
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading “Now, gentlemen, I am at your bidding in any way that I can serve you,” said he.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
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for that reason; with the result that
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some little time did the two continue to speak; then the landlord’s entrance interrupted them.
Sorra
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From this reading “Sorra another pair like them did I ever see.”
express in speech
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(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
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a set of data arranged in rows and columns
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Sorra another pair like them did I ever see.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For some little time did the two continue to speak; then the landlord’s entrance interrupted them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Faith, they look like grinning imps, so they do,” commented the Irish lad in a whisper.
from one end or side of something to the other
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an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For some little time did the two continue to speak; then the landlord’s entrance interrupted them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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TOBIAS
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in contact with each other or in proximity
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plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
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(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
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WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Now, gentlemen, I am at your bidding in any way that I can serve you,” said he.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading “Faith, they look like grinning imps, so they do,” commented the Irish lad in a whisper.
the words that are spoken
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the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Now, gentlemen, I am at your bidding in any way that I can serve you,” said he.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Now, gentlemen, I am at your bidding in any way that I can serve you,” said he.
