Chapter XII

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

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

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From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

(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 It was all owing to the Wizard of the North, who had made Scotland enchanted ground.

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

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

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

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading Why did the English flock to Scotch rivers and moors and golf-links in crowds every autumn when only a stray sportsman or tourist found his way to Killarney or Connemara or Donegal?

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From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But why had the Queen made her favourite home in Scotland, and left poor Ireland out in the cold?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

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From this reading Without ignoring other and deeper causes, I think one cannot but feel what a difference it would have made if Sir Walter had been Irish.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Without ignoring other and deeper causes, I think one cannot but feel what a difference it would have made if Sir Walter had been Irish.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading But why had the Queen made her favourite home in Scotland, and left poor Ireland out in the cold?

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From this reading Why did the English flock to Scotch rivers and moors and golf-links in crowds every autumn when only a stray sportsman or tourist found his way to Killarney or Connemara or Donegal?

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading Why did the English flock to Scotch rivers and moors and golf-links in crowds every autumn when only a stray sportsman or tourist found his way to Killarney or Connemara or Donegal?

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Without ignoring other and deeper causes, I think one cannot but feel what a difference it would have made if Sir Walter had been Irish.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Why did the English flock to Scotch rivers and moors and golf-links in crowds every autumn when only a stray sportsman or tourist found his way to Killarney or Connemara or Donegal?

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading Without ignoring other and deeper causes, I think one cannot but feel what a difference it would have made if Sir Walter had been Irish.

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From this reading Why did the English flock to Scotch rivers and moors and golf-links in crowds every autumn when only a stray sportsman or tourist found his way to Killarney or Connemara or Donegal?

capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.

From this reading It was all owing to the Wizard of the North, who had made Scotland enchanted ground.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Why did the English flock to Scotch rivers and moors and golf-links in crowds every autumn when only a stray sportsman or tourist found his way to Killarney or Connemara or Donegal?

a social unit living together

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading But why had the Queen made her favourite home in Scotland, and left poor Ireland out in the cold?

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Without ignoring other and deeper causes, I think one cannot but feel what a difference it would have made if Sir Walter had been Irish.

a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading Why did the English flock to Scotch rivers and moors and golf-links in crowds every autumn when only a stray sportsman or tourist found his way to Killarney or Connemara or Donegal?

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

set up or found

From this reading Why did the English flock to Scotch rivers and moors and golf-links in crowds every autumn when only a stray sportsman or tourist found his way to Killarney or Connemara or Donegal?

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

liberal British statesman who served as prime minister four times (1809-1898)

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

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

From this reading Why did the English flock to Scotch rivers and moors and golf-links in crowds every autumn when only a stray sportsman or tourist found his way to Killarney or Connemara or Donegal?

responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading It was all owing to the Wizard of the North, who had made Scotland enchanted ground.

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

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Without ignoring other and deeper causes, I think one cannot but feel what a difference it would have made if Sir Walter had been Irish.

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

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

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

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

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

From this reading Why did the English flock to Scotch rivers and moors and golf-links in crowds every autumn when only a stray sportsman or tourist found his way to Killarney or Connemara or Donegal?

where you live at a particular time

From this reading But why had the Queen made her favourite home in Scotland, and left poor Ireland out in the cold?

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 “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Without ignoring other and deeper causes, I think one cannot but feel what a difference it would have made if Sir Walter had been Irish.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

-ing form of “ignore” — refuse to acknowledge

From this reading Without ignoring other and deeper causes, I think one cannot but feel what a difference it would have made if Sir Walter had been Irish.

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

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

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

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading Without ignoring other and deeper causes, I think one cannot but feel what a difference it would have made if Sir Walter had been Irish.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was all owing to the Wizard of the North, who had made Scotland enchanted ground.

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

From this reading Why did the English flock to Scotch rivers and moors and golf-links in crowds every autumn when only a stray sportsman or tourist found his way to Killarney or Connemara or Donegal?

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 But why had the Queen made her favourite home in Scotland, and left poor Ireland out in the cold?

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But why had the Queen made her favourite home in Scotland, and left poor Ireland out in the cold?

plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century

From this reading Why did the English flock to Scotch rivers and moors and golf-links in crowds every autumn when only a stray sportsman or tourist found his way to Killarney or Connemara or Donegal?

a form of address for a man

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

leave undone or leave out

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It was all owing to the Wizard of the North, who had made Scotland enchanted ground.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

on one occasion

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Without ignoring other and deeper causes, I think one cannot but feel what a difference it would have made if Sir Walter had been Irish.

and nothing more

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Without ignoring other and deeper causes, I think one cannot but feel what a difference it would have made if Sir Walter had been Irish.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But why had the Queen made her favourite home in Scotland, and left poor Ireland out in the cold?

owed as a debt

From this reading It was all owing to the Wizard of the North, who had made Scotland enchanted ground.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading But why had the Queen made her favourite home in Scotland, and left poor Ireland out in the cold?

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading But why had the Queen made her favourite home in Scotland, and left poor Ireland out in the cold?

get something; come into possession of

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Why did the English flock to Scotch rivers and moors and golf-links in crowds every autumn when only a stray sportsman or tourist found his way to Killarney or Connemara or Donegal?

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading Why did the English flock to Scotch rivers and moors and golf-links in crowds every autumn when only a stray sportsman or tourist found his way to Killarney or Connemara or Donegal?

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading But why had the Queen made her favourite home in Scotland, and left poor Ireland out in the cold?

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

term of address for a man

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

express in speech

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

someone who engages in sports

From this reading Why did the English flock to Scotch rivers and moors and golf-links in crowds every autumn when only a stray sportsman or tourist found his way to Killarney or Connemara or Donegal?

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Why did the English flock to Scotch rivers and moors and golf-links in crowds every autumn when only a stray sportsman or tourist found his way to Killarney or Connemara or Donegal?

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

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Without ignoring other and deeper causes, I think one cannot but feel what a difference it would have made if Sir Walter had been Irish.

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

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading Why did the English flock to Scotch rivers and moors and golf-links in crowds every autumn when only a stray sportsman or tourist found his way to Killarney or Connemara or Donegal?

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

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

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

From this reading It was all owing to the Wizard of the North, who had made Scotland enchanted ground.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Why did the English flock to Scotch rivers and moors and golf-links in crowds every autumn when only a stray sportsman or tourist found his way to Killarney or Connemara or Donegal?

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Without ignoring other and deeper causes, I think one cannot but feel what a difference it would have made if Sir Walter had been Irish.

at the time that

From this reading Why did the English flock to Scotch rivers and moors and golf-links in crowds every autumn when only a stray sportsman or tourist found his way to Killarney or Connemara or Donegal?

which person or people

From this reading It was all owing to the Wizard of the North, who had made Scotland enchanted ground.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading But why had the Queen made her favourite home in Scotland, and left poor Ireland out in the cold?

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Ah,” said our host, with a sigh, “if only Sir Walter Scott had been an Irishman!” and then he went on to speak of the neglect of Ireland by the Royal Family and English governing people--e.g. Lord Beaconsfield had never set foot in her, and Mr. Gladstone only once, for an hour or two, to receive the freedom of Dublin.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Without ignoring other and deeper causes, I think one cannot but feel what a difference it would have made if Sir Walter had been Irish.

someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

From this reading It was all owing to the Wizard of the North, who had made Scotland enchanted ground.

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

From this reading Without ignoring other and deeper causes, I think one cannot but feel what a difference it would have made if Sir Walter had been Irish.