used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
(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 In the higher ranks, however, she was known as “The Lily of the Plains of Boyne,” and as such she was toasted by all parties, not only in her own native county, but throughout Ireland, and at the viceregal entertainments in the Castle of Dublin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The term _Cooleen Bawn_, in native Irish, has two meanings, both of which were justly applied to her, and met in her person.
applicableadjectiveUS /ˈæpləkəbəl/
capable of being applied; having relevance
From this reading It signifies _fair locks_, or, as it may be pronounced _fair girl_; and in either sense is peculiarly applicable to a blonde beauty, which she was.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading The term _Cooleen Bawn_, in native Irish, has two meanings, both of which were justly applied to her, and met in her person.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It signifies _fair locks_, or, as it may be pronounced _fair girl_; and in either sense is peculiarly applicable to a blonde beauty, which she was.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the higher ranks, however, she was known as “The Lily of the Plains of Boyne,” and as such she was toasted by all parties, not only in her own native county, but throughout Ireland, and at the viceregal entertainments in the Castle of Dublin.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
Bawn
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From this reading The term _Cooleen Bawn_, in native Irish, has two meanings, both of which were justly applied to her, and met in her person.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It signifies _fair locks_, or, as it may be pronounced _fair girl_; and in either sense is peculiarly applicable to a blonde beauty, which she was.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
bestowingverbUS /bɪˈstoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “bestow” — present
From this reading The name of _Cooleen Bawn_ was applied to her by the populace, whose talent for finding out and bestowing epithets indicative either of personal beauty or deformity, or of the qualities of the mind or character, be they good or evil, is, in Ireland, singularly felicitous.
blondenounUS /blɑːnd/
a person with fair skin and hair
From this reading It signifies _fair locks_, or, as it may be pronounced _fair girl_; and in either sense is peculiarly applicable to a blonde beauty, which she was.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The term _Cooleen Bawn_, in native Irish, has two meanings, both of which were justly applied to her, and met in her person.
BoynenounUS /bɔɪn/
a battle in the War of the Grand Alliance in Ireland in 1690; William III defeated the deposed James II and so ended the Catholicism that had been reintroduced in England by the Stuarts
From this reading In the higher ranks, however, she was known as “The Lily of the Plains of Boyne,” and as such she was toasted by all parties, not only in her own native county, but throughout Ireland, and at the viceregal entertainments in the Castle of Dublin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the higher ranks, however, she was known as “The Lily of the Plains of Boyne,” and as such she was toasted by all parties, not only in her own native county, but throughout Ireland, and at the viceregal entertainments in the Castle of Dublin.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The name of _Cooleen Bawn_ was applied to her by the populace, whose talent for finding out and bestowing epithets indicative either of personal beauty or deformity, or of the qualities of the mind or character, be they good or evil, is, in Ireland, singularly felicitous.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading In the higher ranks, however, she was known as “The Lily of the Plains of Boyne,” and as such she was toasted by all parties, not only in her own native county, but throughout Ireland, and at the viceregal entertainments in the Castle of Dublin.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The name of _Cooleen Bawn_ was applied to her by the populace, whose talent for finding out and bestowing epithets indicative either of personal beauty or deformity, or of the qualities of the mind or character, be they good or evil, is, in Ireland, singularly felicitous.
ConversionnounUS /kənˈvɜːrʒən/
an event that results in a transformation
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
Cooleen
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From this reading The term _Cooleen Bawn_, in native Irish, has two meanings, both of which were justly applied to her, and met in her person.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading In the higher ranks, however, she was known as “The Lily of the Plains of Boyne,” and as such she was toasted by all parties, not only in her own native county, but throughout Ireland, and at the viceregal entertainments in the Castle of Dublin.
deformitynounUS /dɪˈfɔːrməti/
an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed
From this reading The name of _Cooleen Bawn_ was applied to her by the populace, whose talent for finding out and bestowing epithets indicative either of personal beauty or deformity, or of the qualities of the mind or character, be they good or evil, is, in Ireland, singularly felicitous.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
give a description of
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
DublinnounUS /ˈdʌblɪn/
capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic
From this reading In the higher ranks, however, she was known as “The Lily of the Plains of Boyne,” and as such she was toasted by all parties, not only in her own native county, but throughout Ireland, and at the viceregal entertainments in the Castle of Dublin.
one or the other of two
From this reading It signifies _fair locks_, or, as it may be pronounced _fair girl_; and in either sense is peculiarly applicable to a blonde beauty, which she was.
entertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading In the higher ranks, however, she was known as “The Lily of the Plains of Boyne,” and as such she was toasted by all parties, not only in her own native county, but throughout Ireland, and at the viceregal entertainments in the Castle of Dublin.
epithetsnounUS /ˈepəθets/
plural of “epithet” — a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
From this reading The name of _Cooleen Bawn_ was applied to her by the populace, whose talent for finding out and bestowing epithets indicative either of personal beauty or deformity, or of the qualities of the mind or character, be they good or evil, is, in Ireland, singularly felicitous.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading The name of _Cooleen Bawn_ was applied to her by the populace, whose talent for finding out and bestowing epithets indicative either of personal beauty or deformity, or of the qualities of the mind or character, be they good or evil, is, in Ireland, singularly felicitous.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It signifies _fair locks_, or, as it may be pronounced _fair girl_; and in either sense is peculiarly applicable to a blonde beauty, which she was.
felicitousadjectiveUS /fɪˈlɪsətəs/
exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style
From this reading The name of _Cooleen Bawn_ was applied to her by the populace, whose talent for finding out and bestowing epithets indicative either of personal beauty or deformity, or of the qualities of the mind or character, be they good or evil, is, in Ireland, singularly felicitous.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The name of _Cooleen Bawn_ was applied to her by the populace, whose talent for finding out and bestowing epithets indicative either of personal beauty or deformity, or of the qualities of the mind or character, be they good or evil, is, in Ireland, singularly felicitous.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
a young female
From this reading It signifies _fair locks_, or, as it may be pronounced _fair girl_; and in either sense is peculiarly applicable to a blonde beauty, which she was.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The name of _Cooleen Bawn_ was applied to her by the populace, whose talent for finding out and bestowing epithets indicative either of personal beauty or deformity, or of the qualities of the mind or character, be they good or evil, is, in Ireland, singularly felicitous.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The term _Cooleen Bawn_, in native Irish, has two meanings, both of which were justly applied to her, and met in her person.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The term _Cooleen Bawn_, in native Irish, has two meanings, both of which were justly applied to her, and met in her person.
Hero'snounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading In the higher ranks, however, she was known as “The Lily of the Plains of Boyne,” and as such she was toasted by all parties, not only in her own native county, but throughout Ireland, and at the viceregal entertainments in the Castle of Dublin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In the higher ranks, however, she was known as “The Lily of the Plains of Boyne,” and as such she was toasted by all parties, not only in her own native county, but throughout Ireland, and at the viceregal entertainments in the Castle of Dublin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The term _Cooleen Bawn_, in native Irish, has two meanings, both of which were justly applied to her, and met in her person.
indicativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪkətɪv/
relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements
From this reading The name of _Cooleen Bawn_ was applied to her by the populace, whose talent for finding out and bestowing epithets indicative either of personal beauty or deformity, or of the qualities of the mind or character, be they good or evil, is, in Ireland, singularly felicitous.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading The name of _Cooleen Bawn_ was applied to her by the populace, whose talent for finding out and bestowing epithets indicative either of personal beauty or deformity, or of the qualities of the mind or character, be they good or evil, is, in Ireland, singularly felicitous.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It signifies _fair locks_, or, as it may be pronounced _fair girl_; and in either sense is peculiarly applicable to a blonde beauty, which she was.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It signifies _fair locks_, or, as it may be pronounced _fair girl_; and in either sense is peculiarly applicable to a blonde beauty, which she was.
justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading The term _Cooleen Bawn_, in native Irish, has two meanings, both of which were justly applied to her, and met in her person.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In the higher ranks, however, she was known as “The Lily of the Plains of Boyne,” and as such she was toasted by all parties, not only in her own native county, but throughout Ireland, and at the viceregal entertainments in the Castle of Dublin.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading In the higher ranks, however, she was known as “The Lily of the Plains of Boyne,” and as such she was toasted by all parties, not only in her own native county, but throughout Ireland, and at the viceregal entertainments in the Castle of Dublin.
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading It signifies _fair locks_, or, as it may be pronounced _fair girl_; and in either sense is peculiarly applicable to a blonde beauty, which she was.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It signifies _fair locks_, or, as it may be pronounced _fair girl_; and in either sense is peculiarly applicable to a blonde beauty, which she was.
meaningsnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋz/
plural of “meaning” — the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The term _Cooleen Bawn_, in native Irish, has two meanings, both of which were justly applied to her, and met in her person.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The term _Cooleen Bawn_, in native Irish, has two meanings, both of which were justly applied to her, and met in her person.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The name of _Cooleen Bawn_ was applied to her by the populace, whose talent for finding out and bestowing epithets indicative either of personal beauty or deformity, or of the qualities of the mind or character, be they good or evil, is, in Ireland, singularly felicitous.
used to form the superlative
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The name of _Cooleen Bawn_ was applied to her by the populace, whose talent for finding out and bestowing epithets indicative either of personal beauty or deformity, or of the qualities of the mind or character, be they good or evil, is, in Ireland, singularly felicitous.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading The term _Cooleen Bawn_, in native Irish, has two meanings, both of which were justly applied to her, and met in her person.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
and nothing more
From this reading In the higher ranks, however, she was known as “The Lily of the Plains of Boyne,” and as such she was toasted by all parties, not only in her own native county, but throughout Ireland, and at the viceregal entertainments in the Castle of Dublin.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It signifies _fair locks_, or, as it may be pronounced _fair girl_; and in either sense is peculiarly applicable to a blonde beauty, which she was.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The name of _Cooleen Bawn_ was applied to her by the populace, whose talent for finding out and bestowing epithets indicative either of personal beauty or deformity, or of the qualities of the mind or character, be they good or evil, is, in Ireland, singularly felicitous.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In the higher ranks, however, she was known as “The Lily of the Plains of Boyne,” and as such she was toasted by all parties, not only in her own native county, but throughout Ireland, and at the viceregal entertainments in the Castle of Dublin.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading In the higher ranks, however, she was known as “The Lily of the Plains of Boyne,” and as such she was toasted by all parties, not only in her own native county, but throughout Ireland, and at the viceregal entertainments in the Castle of Dublin.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading It signifies _fair locks_, or, as it may be pronounced _fair girl_; and in either sense is peculiarly applicable to a blonde beauty, which she was.
an amount of time
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
a human being
From this reading The term _Cooleen Bawn_, in native Irish, has two meanings, both of which were justly applied to her, and met in her person.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading The name of _Cooleen Bawn_ was applied to her by the populace, whose talent for finding out and bestowing epithets indicative either of personal beauty or deformity, or of the qualities of the mind or character, be they good or evil, is, in Ireland, singularly felicitous.
PlainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading In the higher ranks, however, she was known as “The Lily of the Plains of Boyne,” and as such she was toasted by all parties, not only in her own native county, but throughout Ireland, and at the viceregal entertainments in the Castle of Dublin.
populacenounUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The name of _Cooleen Bawn_ was applied to her by the populace, whose talent for finding out and bestowing epithets indicative either of personal beauty or deformity, or of the qualities of the mind or character, be they good or evil, is, in Ireland, singularly felicitous.
ProjectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading It signifies _fair locks_, or, as it may be pronounced _fair girl_; and in either sense is peculiarly applicable to a blonde beauty, which she was.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading The name of _Cooleen Bawn_ was applied to her by the populace, whose talent for finding out and bestowing epithets indicative either of personal beauty or deformity, or of the qualities of the mind or character, be they good or evil, is, in Ireland, singularly felicitous.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading In the higher ranks, however, she was known as “The Lily of the Plains of Boyne,” and as such she was toasted by all parties, not only in her own native county, but throughout Ireland, and at the viceregal entertainments in the Castle of Dublin.
Reilly's
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From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
Sapientadjective
acutely insightful and wise
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading It signifies _fair locks_, or, as it may be pronounced _fair girl_; and in either sense is peculiarly applicable to a blonde beauty, which she was.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It signifies _fair locks_, or, as it may be pronounced _fair girl_; and in either sense is peculiarly applicable to a blonde beauty, which she was.
signifiesverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪz/
third-person singular of “signify” — denote or connote
From this reading It signifies _fair locks_, or, as it may be pronounced _fair girl_; and in either sense is peculiarly applicable to a blonde beauty, which she was.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading The name of _Cooleen Bawn_ was applied to her by the populace, whose talent for finding out and bestowing epithets indicative either of personal beauty or deformity, or of the qualities of the mind or character, be they good or evil, is, in Ireland, singularly felicitous.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In the higher ranks, however, she was known as “The Lily of the Plains of Boyne,” and as such she was toasted by all parties, not only in her own native county, but throughout Ireland, and at the viceregal entertainments in the Castle of Dublin.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading The name of _Cooleen Bawn_ was applied to her by the populace, whose talent for finding out and bestowing epithets indicative either of personal beauty or deformity, or of the qualities of the mind or character, be they good or evil, is, in Ireland, singularly felicitous.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading The term _Cooleen Bawn_, in native Irish, has two meanings, both of which were justly applied to her, and met in her person.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The name of _Cooleen Bawn_ was applied to her by the populace, whose talent for finding out and bestowing epithets indicative either of personal beauty or deformity, or of the qualities of the mind or character, be they good or evil, is, in Ireland, singularly felicitous.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading In the higher ranks, however, she was known as “The Lily of the Plains of Boyne,” and as such she was toasted by all parties, not only in her own native county, but throughout Ireland, and at the viceregal entertainments in the Castle of Dublin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
toastedadjectiveUS /ˈtoʊstɪd/
browned over by exposure to heat
From this reading In the higher ranks, however, she was known as “The Lily of the Plains of Boyne,” and as such she was toasted by all parties, not only in her own native county, but throughout Ireland, and at the viceregal entertainments in the Castle of Dublin.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The term _Cooleen Bawn_, in native Irish, has two meanings, both of which were justly applied to her, and met in her person.
viceregaladjective
of or relating to a viceroy
From this reading In the higher ranks, however, she was known as “The Lily of the Plains of Boyne,” and as such she was toasted by all parties, not only in her own native county, but throughout Ireland, and at the viceregal entertainments in the Castle of Dublin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It signifies _fair locks_, or, as it may be pronounced _fair girl_; and in either sense is peculiarly applicable to a blonde beauty, which she was.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The term _Cooleen Bawn_, in native Irish, has two meanings, both of which were justly applied to her, and met in her person.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
belonging to which person
From this reading The name of _Cooleen Bawn_ was applied to her by the populace, whose talent for finding out and bestowing epithets indicative either of personal beauty or deformity, or of the qualities of the mind or character, be they good or evil, is, in Ireland, singularly felicitous.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.
in the company of; together with
From this reading --A Sapient Project for our Hero's Conversion We will not attempt to describe the tumult of delight which agitated Reilly's heart on his way home, after this tender interview with the most celebrated Irish beauty of that period.