used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Darby was opening the hall-door, when, as if struck by a new train of thought, he again tapped at the office door, and begged pardon for entering.
anew
From this reading Darby was opening the hall-door, when, as if struck by a new train of thought, he again tapped at the office door, and begged pardon for entering.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading --An Instance of Pure Charity---Candidates for Conversion--An Appropriate Confidence--The Rev. Phineas Lucre and his Curate, Mr. Clement--Rev. Father Roche and his Curate, Father M'Cabe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading --An Instance of Pure Charity---Candidates for Conversion--An Appropriate Confidence--The Rev. Phineas Lucre and his Curate, Mr. Clement--Rev. Father Roche and his Curate, Father M'Cabe.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
AppropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Darby was opening the hall-door, when, as if struck by a new train of thought, he again tapped at the office door, and begged pardon for entering.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Darby was opening the hall-door, when, as if struck by a new train of thought, he again tapped at the office door, and begged pardon for entering.
Ave
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From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
axin
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From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Darby was opening the hall-door, when, as if struck by a new train of thought, he again tapped at the office door, and begged pardon for entering.
blaggard
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From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Darby was opening the hall-door, when, as if struck by a new train of thought, he again tapped at the office door, and begged pardon for entering.
CandidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
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a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
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ClementadjectiveUS /ˈklemənt/
(of weather or climate) physically mild
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freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
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ConversionnounUS /kənˈvɜːrʒən/
an event that results in a transformation
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CuratenounUS /ˈkjʊrət/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
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Darby
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From this reading Darby was opening the hall-door, when, as if struck by a new train of thought, he again tapped at the office door, and begged pardon for entering.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading To spake the way he did of sich a man--sich a scantlin of grace--of--oh, then, do, sir; let us offer up one prayer for him, the vagabond!”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading To spake the way he did of sich a man--sich a scantlin of grace--of--oh, then, do, sir; let us offer up one prayer for him, the vagabond!”
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Darby was opening the hall-door, when, as if struck by a new train of thought, he again tapped at the office door, and begged pardon for entering.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Darby was opening the hall-door, when, as if struck by a new train of thought, he again tapped at the office door, and begged pardon for entering.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading --An Instance of Pure Charity---Candidates for Conversion--An Appropriate Confidence--The Rev. Phineas Lucre and his Curate, Mr. Clement--Rev. Father Roche and his Curate, Father M'Cabe.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading To spake the way he did of sich a man--sich a scantlin of grace--of--oh, then, do, sir; let us offer up one prayer for him, the vagabond!”
hall-door
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From this reading Darby was opening the hall-door, when, as if struck by a new train of thought, he again tapped at the office door, and begged pardon for entering.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Darby was opening the hall-door, when, as if struck by a new train of thought, he again tapped at the office door, and begged pardon for entering.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
hemnounUS /hem/
the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To spake the way he did of sich a man--sich a scantlin of grace--of--oh, then, do, sir; let us offer up one prayer for him, the vagabond!”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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how
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From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
I'm
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From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Darby was opening the hall-door, when, as if struck by a new train of thought, he again tapped at the office door, and begged pardon for entering.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
an occurrence of something
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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
it'll
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From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
kneelverbUS /niːl/
rest one's weight on one's knees
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading To spake the way he did of sich a man--sich a scantlin of grace--of--oh, then, do, sir; let us offer up one prayer for him, the vagabond!”
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
lookin
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From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
Lucrenoun
informal terms for money
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M'Cabe
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M'Clutchy
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From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To spake the way he did of sich a man--sich a scantlin of grace--of--oh, then, do, sir; let us offer up one prayer for him, the vagabond!”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
a form of address for a man
From this reading --An Instance of Pure Charity---Candidates for Conversion--An Appropriate Confidence--The Rev. Phineas Lucre and his Curate, Mr. Clement--Rev. Father Roche and his Curate, Father M'Cabe.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
netarnal
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From this reading Oh, the netarnal scoundrel!
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Darby was opening the hall-door, when, as if struck by a new train of thought, he again tapped at the office door, and begged pardon for entering.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
och
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From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Darby was opening the hall-door, when, as if struck by a new train of thought, he again tapped at the office door, and begged pardon for entering.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, the netarnal scoundrel!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To spake the way he did of sich a man--sich a scantlin of grace--of--oh, then, do, sir; let us offer up one prayer for him, the vagabond!”
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Darby was opening the hall-door, when, as if struck by a new train of thought, he again tapped at the office door, and begged pardon for entering.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Darby was opening the hall-door, when, as if struck by a new train of thought, he again tapped at the office door, and begged pardon for entering.
Phineas
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the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading To spake the way he did of sich a man--sich a scantlin of grace--of--oh, then, do, sir; let us offer up one prayer for him, the vagabond!”
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading --An Instance of Pure Charity---Candidates for Conversion--An Appropriate Confidence--The Rev. Phineas Lucre and his Curate, Mr. Clement--Rev. Father Roche and his Curate, Father M'Cabe.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading --An Instance of Pure Charity---Candidates for Conversion--An Appropriate Confidence--The Rev. Phineas Lucre and his Curate, Mr. Clement--Rev. Father Roche and his Curate, Father M'Cabe.
Roche
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
saison
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From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
sayin
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From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
scantlin
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From this reading To spake the way he did of sich a man--sich a scantlin of grace--of--oh, then, do, sir; let us offer up one prayer for him, the vagabond!”
scoundrelnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəl/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading Oh, the netarnal scoundrel!
sich
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From this reading To spake the way he did of sich a man--sich a scantlin of grace--of--oh, then, do, sir; let us offer up one prayer for him, the vagabond!”
term of address for a man
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
spake
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From this reading To spake the way he did of sich a man--sich a scantlin of grace--of--oh, then, do, sir; let us offer up one prayer for him, the vagabond!”
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Darby was opening the hall-door, when, as if struck by a new train of thought, he again tapped at the office door, and begged pardon for entering.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
tappedadjectiveUS /tæpt/
in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
From this reading Darby was opening the hall-door, when, as if struck by a new train of thought, he again tapped at the office door, and begged pardon for entering.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading --An Instance of Pure Charity---Candidates for Conversion--An Appropriate Confidence--The Rev. Phineas Lucre and his Curate, Mr. Clement--Rev. Father Roche and his Curate, Father M'Cabe.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading To spake the way he did of sich a man--sich a scantlin of grace--of--oh, then, do, sir; let us offer up one prayer for him, the vagabond!”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Darby was opening the hall-door, when, as if struck by a new train of thought, he again tapped at the office door, and begged pardon for entering.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Darby was opening the hall-door, when, as if struck by a new train of thought, he again tapped at the office door, and begged pardon for entering.
tuckverbUS /tʌk/
fit snugly into
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To spake the way he did of sich a man--sich a scantlin of grace--of--oh, then, do, sir; let us offer up one prayer for him, the vagabond!”
vagabondnounUS /ˈvæɡəbɑːnd/
anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place
From this reading To spake the way he did of sich a man--sich a scantlin of grace--of--oh, then, do, sir; let us offer up one prayer for him, the vagabond!”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Darby was opening the hall-door, when, as if struck by a new train of thought, he again tapped at the office door, and begged pardon for entering.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading To spake the way he did of sich a man--sich a scantlin of grace--of--oh, then, do, sir; let us offer up one prayer for him, the vagabond!”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
at the time that
From this reading Darby was opening the hall-door, when, as if struck by a new train of thought, he again tapped at the office door, and begged pardon for entering.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
wurd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I'm in a sweet state, sir,” said he; “and would you forgive me, now that my heart is, full, by lookin' at such an example, if I tuck the liberty of axin' you to kneel down and offer a Father an' Ave an'--hem--och, what am I sayin'--an' offer up a wurd in saison for that unfortunate blaggard, M'Clutchy--any how, it'll improve myself, and I feel as if there was new strength put into me.
