used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LETTER FROM ST.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading That cry, though unable to reach Ethne and Baithene, muffled as they were in their plaids, had alarmed the household.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PATRICK TO HIS BROTHERS AND SONS.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That cry, though unable to reach Ethne and Baithene, muffled as they were in their plaids, had alarmed the household.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But, so sudden had been the attack, and so swiftly was the vessel rowed out of the creek, that she was well out at sea before a boat could be launched in pursuit.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading But, so sudden had been the attack, and so swiftly was the vessel rowed out of the creek, that she was well out at sea before a boat could be launched in pursuit.
Baithene
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the pirates had seized Ethne and Baithene, one sharp cry had rung through the glen from the faithful clansman who had been watching below, when a javelin hurled by one of the pirates had pierced his breast, and silenced him for ever.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But, so sudden had been the attack, and so swiftly was the vessel rowed out of the creek, that she was well out at sea before a boat could be launched in pursuit.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When the pirates had seized Ethne and Baithene, one sharp cry had rung through the glen from the faithful clansman who had been watching below, when a javelin hurled by one of the pirates had pierced his breast, and silenced him for ever.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But, so sudden had been the attack, and so swiftly was the vessel rowed out of the creek, that she was well out at sea before a boat could be launched in pursuit.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading When the pirates had seized Ethne and Baithene, one sharp cry had rung through the glen from the faithful clansman who had been watching below, when a javelin hurled by one of the pirates had pierced his breast, and silenced him for ever.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading But, so sudden had been the attack, and so swiftly was the vessel rowed out of the creek, that she was well out at sea before a boat could be launched in pursuit.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading When the pirates had seized Ethne and Baithene, one sharp cry had rung through the glen from the faithful clansman who had been watching below, when a javelin hurled by one of the pirates had pierced his breast, and silenced him for ever.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading PATRICK TO HIS BROTHERS AND SONS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, so sudden had been the attack, and so swiftly was the vessel rowed out of the creek, that she was well out at sea before a boat could be launched in pursuit.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When the pirates had seized Ethne and Baithene, one sharp cry had rung through the glen from the faithful clansman who had been watching below, when a javelin hurled by one of the pirates had pierced his breast, and silenced him for ever.
clansmannoun
a member of a clan
From this reading When the pirates had seized Ethne and Baithene, one sharp cry had rung through the glen from the faithful clansman who had been watching below, when a javelin hurled by one of the pirates had pierced his breast, and silenced him for ever.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But, so sudden had been the attack, and so swiftly was the vessel rowed out of the creek, that she was well out at sea before a boat could be launched in pursuit.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading But, so sudden had been the attack, and so swiftly was the vessel rowed out of the creek, that she was well out at sea before a boat could be launched in pursuit.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading When the pirates had seized Ethne and Baithene, one sharp cry had rung through the glen from the faithful clansman who had been watching below, when a javelin hurled by one of the pirates had pierced his breast, and silenced him for ever.
Ethne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the pirates had seized Ethne and Baithene, one sharp cry had rung through the glen from the faithful clansman who had been watching below, when a javelin hurled by one of the pirates had pierced his breast, and silenced him for ever.
at any time
From this reading When the pirates had seized Ethne and Baithene, one sharp cry had rung through the glen from the faithful clansman who had been watching below, when a javelin hurled by one of the pirates had pierced his breast, and silenced him for ever.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading When the pirates had seized Ethne and Baithene, one sharp cry had rung through the glen from the faithful clansman who had been watching below, when a javelin hurled by one of the pirates had pierced his breast, and silenced him for ever.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the pirates had seized Ethne and Baithene, one sharp cry had rung through the glen from the faithful clansman who had been watching below, when a javelin hurled by one of the pirates had pierced his breast, and silenced him for ever.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A LETTER FROM ST.
glennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading When the pirates had seized Ethne and Baithene, one sharp cry had rung through the glen from the faithful clansman who had been watching below, when a javelin hurled by one of the pirates had pierced his breast, and silenced him for ever.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the pirates had seized Ethne and Baithene, one sharp cry had rung through the glen from the faithful clansman who had been watching below, when a javelin hurled by one of the pirates had pierced his breast, and silenced him for ever.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When the pirates had seized Ethne and Baithene, one sharp cry had rung through the glen from the faithful clansman who had been watching below, when a javelin hurled by one of the pirates had pierced his breast, and silenced him for ever.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PATRICK TO HIS BROTHERS AND SONS.
a social unit living together
From this reading That cry, though unable to reach Ethne and Baithene, muffled as they were in their plaids, had alarmed the household.
hurledverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading When the pirates had seized Ethne and Baithene, one sharp cry had rung through the glen from the faithful clansman who had been watching below, when a javelin hurled by one of the pirates had pierced his breast, and silenced him for ever.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That cry, though unable to reach Ethne and Baithene, muffled as they were in their plaids, had alarmed the household.
javelinnounUS /ˈdʒævələn/
an athletic competition in which a javelin is thrown as far as possible
From this reading When the pirates had seized Ethne and Baithene, one sharp cry had rung through the glen from the faithful clansman who had been watching below, when a javelin hurled by one of the pirates had pierced his breast, and silenced him for ever.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading But, so sudden had been the attack, and so swiftly was the vessel rowed out of the creek, that she was well out at sea before a boat could be launched in pursuit.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A LETTER FROM ST.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading That cry, though unable to reach Ethne and Baithene, muffled as they were in their plaids, had alarmed the household.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the pirates had seized Ethne and Baithene, one sharp cry had rung through the glen from the faithful clansman who had been watching below, when a javelin hurled by one of the pirates had pierced his breast, and silenced him for ever.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When the pirates had seized Ethne and Baithene, one sharp cry had rung through the glen from the faithful clansman who had been watching below, when a javelin hurled by one of the pirates had pierced his breast, and silenced him for ever.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But, so sudden had been the attack, and so swiftly was the vessel rowed out of the creek, that she was well out at sea before a boat could be launched in pursuit.
PATRICKnounUS /ˈpætrɪk/
Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century
From this reading PATRICK TO HIS BROTHERS AND SONS.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading When the pirates had seized Ethne and Baithene, one sharp cry had rung through the glen from the faithful clansman who had been watching below, when a javelin hurled by one of the pirates had pierced his breast, and silenced him for ever.
piratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading When the pirates had seized Ethne and Baithene, one sharp cry had rung through the glen from the faithful clansman who had been watching below, when a javelin hurled by one of the pirates had pierced his breast, and silenced him for ever.
plaids
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That cry, though unable to reach Ethne and Baithene, muffled as they were in their plaids, had alarmed the household.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading But, so sudden had been the attack, and so swiftly was the vessel rowed out of the creek, that she was well out at sea before a boat could be launched in pursuit.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading That cry, though unable to reach Ethne and Baithene, muffled as they were in their plaids, had alarmed the household.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading But, so sudden had been the attack, and so swiftly was the vessel rowed out of the creek, that she was well out at sea before a boat could be launched in pursuit.
rungnounUS /rʌŋ/
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading When the pirates had seized Ethne and Baithene, one sharp cry had rung through the glen from the faithful clansman who had been watching below, when a javelin hurled by one of the pirates had pierced his breast, and silenced him for ever.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading But, so sudden had been the attack, and so swiftly was the vessel rowed out of the creek, that she was well out at sea before a boat could be launched in pursuit.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading When the pirates had seized Ethne and Baithene, one sharp cry had rung through the glen from the faithful clansman who had been watching below, when a javelin hurled by one of the pirates had pierced his breast, and silenced him for ever.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading When the pirates had seized Ethne and Baithene, one sharp cry had rung through the glen from the faithful clansman who had been watching below, when a javelin hurled by one of the pirates had pierced his breast, and silenced him for ever.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, so sudden had been the attack, and so swiftly was the vessel rowed out of the creek, that she was well out at sea before a boat could be launched in pursuit.
silencedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənst/
reduced to silence
From this reading When the pirates had seized Ethne and Baithene, one sharp cry had rung through the glen from the faithful clansman who had been watching below, when a javelin hurled by one of the pirates had pierced his breast, and silenced him for ever.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But, so sudden had been the attack, and so swiftly was the vessel rowed out of the creek, that she was well out at sea before a boat could be launched in pursuit.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading PATRICK TO HIS BROTHERS AND SONS.
ST
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A LETTER FROM ST.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading But, so sudden had been the attack, and so swiftly was the vessel rowed out of the creek, that she was well out at sea before a boat could be launched in pursuit.
in a swift manner
From this reading But, so sudden had been the attack, and so swiftly was the vessel rowed out of the creek, that she was well out at sea before a boat could be launched in pursuit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That cry, though unable to reach Ethne and Baithene, muffled as they were in their plaids, had alarmed the household.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the pirates had seized Ethne and Baithene, one sharp cry had rung through the glen from the faithful clansman who had been watching below, when a javelin hurled by one of the pirates had pierced his breast, and silenced him for ever.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading That cry, though unable to reach Ethne and Baithene, muffled as they were in their plaids, had alarmed the household.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That cry, though unable to reach Ethne and Baithene, muffled as they were in their plaids, had alarmed the household.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading That cry, though unable to reach Ethne and Baithene, muffled as they were in their plaids, had alarmed the household.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When the pirates had seized Ethne and Baithene, one sharp cry had rung through the glen from the faithful clansman who had been watching below, when a javelin hurled by one of the pirates had pierced his breast, and silenced him for ever.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PATRICK TO HIS BROTHERS AND SONS.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading That cry, though unable to reach Ethne and Baithene, muffled as they were in their plaids, had alarmed the household.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading But, so sudden had been the attack, and so swiftly was the vessel rowed out of the creek, that she was well out at sea before a boat could be launched in pursuit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, so sudden had been the attack, and so swiftly was the vessel rowed out of the creek, that she was well out at sea before a boat could be launched in pursuit.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading When the pirates had seized Ethne and Baithene, one sharp cry had rung through the glen from the faithful clansman who had been watching below, when a javelin hurled by one of the pirates had pierced his breast, and silenced him for ever.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But, so sudden had been the attack, and so swiftly was the vessel rowed out of the creek, that she was well out at sea before a boat could be launched in pursuit.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That cry, though unable to reach Ethne and Baithene, muffled as they were in their plaids, had alarmed the household.
at the time that
From this reading When the pirates had seized Ethne and Baithene, one sharp cry had rung through the glen from the faithful clansman who had been watching below, when a javelin hurled by one of the pirates had pierced his breast, and silenced him for ever.
which person or people
From this reading When the pirates had seized Ethne and Baithene, one sharp cry had rung through the glen from the faithful clansman who had been watching below, when a javelin hurled by one of the pirates had pierced his breast, and silenced him for ever.
