used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Taking his place at the end of it, so as that he could, gain a full view of her countenance, he thought he could observe her complexion considerably heightened in color, and from her his glance was directed to Reilly.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading The squire, on the other hand, sat dull, silent, and unsociable, unless when addressing himself to the baronet, and immediately his genial manner returned to him.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Sir Robert, on entering the room along with the squire, found the _Cooleen Bawn_ at the spinnet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Taking his place at the end of it, so as that he could, gain a full view of her countenance, he thought he could observe her complexion considerably heightened in color, and from her his glance was directed to Reilly.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Sir Robert,” said he, “are the Papists quiet now?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Taking his place at the end of it, so as that he could, gain a full view of her countenance, he thought he could observe her complexion considerably heightened in color, and from her his glance was directed to Reilly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sir Robert, on entering the room along with the squire, found the _Cooleen Bawn_ at the spinnet.
baronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading The squire, on the other hand, sat dull, silent, and unsociable, unless when addressing himself to the baronet, and immediately his genial manner returned to him.
Bawn
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From this reading Sir Robert, on entering the room along with the squire, found the _Cooleen Bawn_ at the spinnet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With his usual impetuosity, however, when laboring under what he supposed to be a sense of injury, he soon brought matters to a crisis.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading With his usual impetuosity, however, when laboring under what he supposed to be a sense of injury, he soon brought matters to a crisis.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Taking his place at the end of it, so as that he could, gain a full view of her countenance, he thought he could observe her complexion considerably heightened in color, and from her his glance was directed to Reilly.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading Taking his place at the end of it, so as that he could, gain a full view of her countenance, he thought he could observe her complexion considerably heightened in color, and from her his glance was directed to Reilly.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Taking his place at the end of it, so as that he could, gain a full view of her countenance, he thought he could observe her complexion considerably heightened in color, and from her his glance was directed to Reilly.
Cooleen
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From this reading Sir Robert, on entering the room along with the squire, found the _Cooleen Bawn_ at the spinnet.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Taking his place at the end of it, so as that he could, gain a full view of her countenance, he thought he could observe her complexion considerably heightened in color, and from her his glance was directed to Reilly.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Taking his place at the end of it, so as that he could, gain a full view of her countenance, he thought he could observe her complexion considerably heightened in color, and from her his glance was directed to Reilly.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading With his usual impetuosity, however, when laboring under what he supposed to be a sense of injury, he soon brought matters to a crisis.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Taking his place at the end of it, so as that he could, gain a full view of her countenance, he thought he could observe her complexion considerably heightened in color, and from her his glance was directed to Reilly.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading The squire, on the other hand, sat dull, silent, and unsociable, unless when addressing himself to the baronet, and immediately his genial manner returned to him.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Taking his place at the end of it, so as that he could, gain a full view of her countenance, he thought he could observe her complexion considerably heightened in color, and from her his glance was directed to Reilly.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Sir Robert, on entering the room along with the squire, found the _Cooleen Bawn_ at the spinnet.
set up or found
From this reading Sir Robert, on entering the room along with the squire, found the _Cooleen Bawn_ at the spinnet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Taking his place at the end of it, so as that he could, gain a full view of her countenance, he thought he could observe her complexion considerably heightened in color, and from her his glance was directed to Reilly.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Taking his place at the end of it, so as that he could, gain a full view of her countenance, he thought he could observe her complexion considerably heightened in color, and from her his glance was directed to Reilly.
obtain
From this reading Taking his place at the end of it, so as that he could, gain a full view of her countenance, he thought he could observe her complexion considerably heightened in color, and from her his glance was directed to Reilly.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading The squire, on the other hand, sat dull, silent, and unsociable, unless when addressing himself to the baronet, and immediately his genial manner returned to him.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Taking his place at the end of it, so as that he could, gain a full view of her countenance, he thought he could observe her complexion considerably heightened in color, and from her his glance was directed to Reilly.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The squire, on the other hand, sat dull, silent, and unsociable, unless when addressing himself to the baronet, and immediately his genial manner returned to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Taking his place at the end of it, so as that he could, gain a full view of her countenance, he thought he could observe her complexion considerably heightened in color, and from her his glance was directed to Reilly.
heightenedverbUS /ˈhaɪtənd/
past form of “heighten” — become more extreme
From this reading Taking his place at the end of it, so as that he could, gain a full view of her countenance, he thought he could observe her complexion considerably heightened in color, and from her his glance was directed to Reilly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Taking his place at the end of it, so as that he could, gain a full view of her countenance, he thought he could observe her complexion considerably heightened in color, and from her his glance was directed to Reilly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The squire, on the other hand, sat dull, silent, and unsociable, unless when addressing himself to the baronet, and immediately his genial manner returned to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The squire, on the other hand, sat dull, silent, and unsociable, unless when addressing himself to the baronet, and immediately his genial manner returned to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Taking his place at the end of it, so as that he could, gain a full view of her countenance, he thought he could observe her complexion considerably heightened in color, and from her his glance was directed to Reilly.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading With his usual impetuosity, however, when laboring under what he supposed to be a sense of injury, he soon brought matters to a crisis.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The squire, on the other hand, sat dull, silent, and unsociable, unless when addressing himself to the baronet, and immediately his genial manner returned to him.
impetuositynoun
rash impulsiveness
From this reading With his usual impetuosity, however, when laboring under what he supposed to be a sense of injury, he soon brought matters to a crisis.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Taking his place at the end of it, so as that he could, gain a full view of her countenance, he thought he could observe her complexion considerably heightened in color, and from her his glance was directed to Reilly.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading With his usual impetuosity, however, when laboring under what he supposed to be a sense of injury, he soon brought matters to a crisis.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Taking his place at the end of it, so as that he could, gain a full view of her countenance, he thought he could observe her complexion considerably heightened in color, and from her his glance was directed to Reilly.
laboringadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərɪŋ/
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading With his usual impetuosity, however, when laboring under what he supposed to be a sense of injury, he soon brought matters to a crisis.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The squire, on the other hand, sat dull, silent, and unsociable, unless when addressing himself to the baronet, and immediately his genial manner returned to him.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading With his usual impetuosity, however, when laboring under what he supposed to be a sense of injury, he soon brought matters to a crisis.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Sir Robert,” said he, “are the Papists quiet now?”
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Taking his place at the end of it, so as that he could, gain a full view of her countenance, he thought he could observe her complexion considerably heightened in color, and from her his glance was directed to Reilly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Taking his place at the end of it, so as that he could, gain a full view of her countenance, he thought he could observe her complexion considerably heightened in color, and from her his glance was directed to Reilly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sir Robert, on entering the room along with the squire, found the _Cooleen Bawn_ at the spinnet.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The squire, on the other hand, sat dull, silent, and unsociable, unless when addressing himself to the baronet, and immediately his genial manner returned to him.
Papists
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From this reading “Sir Robert,” said he, “are the Papists quiet now?”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Taking his place at the end of it, so as that he could, gain a full view of her countenance, he thought he could observe her complexion considerably heightened in color, and from her his glance was directed to Reilly.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading “Sir Robert,” said he, “are the Papists quiet now?”
Reilly
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From this reading Taking his place at the end of it, so as that he could, gain a full view of her countenance, he thought he could observe her complexion considerably heightened in color, and from her his glance was directed to Reilly.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The squire, on the other hand, sat dull, silent, and unsociable, unless when addressing himself to the baronet, and immediately his genial manner returned to him.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Sir Robert, on entering the room along with the squire, found the _Cooleen Bawn_ at the spinnet.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Sir Robert, on entering the room along with the squire, found the _Cooleen Bawn_ at the spinnet.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Sir Robert,” said he, “are the Papists quiet now?”
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The squire, on the other hand, sat dull, silent, and unsociable, unless when addressing himself to the baronet, and immediately his genial manner returned to him.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading With his usual impetuosity, however, when laboring under what he supposed to be a sense of injury, he soon brought matters to a crisis.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The squire, on the other hand, sat dull, silent, and unsociable, unless when addressing himself to the baronet, and immediately his genial manner returned to him.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Robert, on entering the room along with the squire, found the _Cooleen Bawn_ at the spinnet.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Taking his place at the end of it, so as that he could, gain a full view of her countenance, he thought he could observe her complexion considerably heightened in color, and from her his glance was directed to Reilly.
in the near future
From this reading With his usual impetuosity, however, when laboring under what he supposed to be a sense of injury, he soon brought matters to a crisis.
spinnet
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From this reading Sir Robert, on entering the room along with the squire, found the _Cooleen Bawn_ at the spinnet.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Sir Robert, on entering the room along with the squire, found the _Cooleen Bawn_ at the spinnet.
required or under orders
From this reading With his usual impetuosity, however, when laboring under what he supposed to be a sense of injury, he soon brought matters to a crisis.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking his place at the end of it, so as that he could, gain a full view of her countenance, he thought he could observe her complexion considerably heightened in color, and from her his glance was directed to Reilly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Taking his place at the end of it, so as that he could, gain a full view of her countenance, he thought he could observe her complexion considerably heightened in color, and from her his glance was directed to Reilly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sir Robert, on entering the room along with the squire, found the _Cooleen Bawn_ at the spinnet.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Taking his place at the end of it, so as that he could, gain a full view of her countenance, he thought he could observe her complexion considerably heightened in color, and from her his glance was directed to Reilly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Taking his place at the end of it, so as that he could, gain a full view of her countenance, he thought he could observe her complexion considerably heightened in color, and from her his glance was directed to Reilly.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading With his usual impetuosity, however, when laboring under what he supposed to be a sense of injury, he soon brought matters to a crisis.
except if; if not
From this reading The squire, on the other hand, sat dull, silent, and unsociable, unless when addressing himself to the baronet, and immediately his genial manner returned to him.
unsociableadjective
not inclined to society or companionship
From this reading The squire, on the other hand, sat dull, silent, and unsociable, unless when addressing himself to the baronet, and immediately his genial manner returned to him.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading With his usual impetuosity, however, when laboring under what he supposed to be a sense of injury, he soon brought matters to a crisis.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Taking his place at the end of it, so as that he could, gain a full view of her countenance, he thought he could observe her complexion considerably heightened in color, and from her his glance was directed to Reilly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Taking his place at the end of it, so as that he could, gain a full view of her countenance, he thought he could observe her complexion considerably heightened in color, and from her his glance was directed to Reilly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading With his usual impetuosity, however, when laboring under what he supposed to be a sense of injury, he soon brought matters to a crisis.
at the time that
From this reading The squire, on the other hand, sat dull, silent, and unsociable, unless when addressing himself to the baronet, and immediately his genial manner returned to him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sir Robert, on entering the room along with the squire, found the _Cooleen Bawn_ at the spinnet.
