Chapter XI

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

From this reading Meave’s way of travelling when she went into battle was in a chariot, with her bodyguard of chosen warriors around her, who, in any time of danger, interlocked their shields to form a rampart and protection on every side as she moved along.

(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 The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Meave’s way of travelling when she went into battle was in a chariot, with her bodyguard of chosen warriors around her, who, in any time of danger, interlocked their shields to form a rampart and protection on every side as she moved along.

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

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Meave’s way of travelling when she went into battle was in a chariot, with her bodyguard of chosen warriors around her, who, in any time of danger, interlocked their shields to form a rampart and protection on every side as she moved along.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Meave’s way of travelling when she went into battle was in a chariot, with her bodyguard of chosen warriors around her, who, in any time of danger, interlocked their shields to form a rampart and protection on every side as she moved along.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Meave’s way of travelling when she went into battle was in a chariot, with her bodyguard of chosen warriors around her, who, in any time of danger, interlocked their shields to form a rampart and protection on every side as she moved along.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Meave’s way of travelling when she went into battle was in a chariot, with her bodyguard of chosen warriors around her, who, in any time of danger, interlocked their shields to form a rampart and protection on every side as she moved along.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading Meave’s way of travelling when she went into battle was in a chariot, with her bodyguard of chosen warriors around her, who, in any time of danger, interlocked their shields to form a rampart and protection on every side as she moved along.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And the colour of the kilts of each troop was different, so that each man knew his own comrades by the pattern of his kilt.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading In their hands they carried shields and spears upon long shafts, while others had five-pronged spears, or mighty swords, or javelins.

a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage

From this reading Meave’s way of travelling when she went into battle was in a chariot, with her bodyguard of chosen warriors around her, who, in any time of danger, interlocked their shields to form a rampart and protection on every side as she moved along.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Meave’s way of travelling when she went into battle was in a chariot, with her bodyguard of chosen warriors around her, who, in any time of danger, interlocked their shields to form a rampart and protection on every side as she moved along.

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From this reading Gaily her troops marched in their many-coloured garb, their short kilts falling to the knee, their long cloaks over that.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading And the colour of the kilts of each troop was different, so that each man knew his own comrades by the pattern of his kilt.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading And the colour of the kilts of each troop was different, so that each man knew his own comrades by the pattern of his kilt.

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From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Meave’s way of travelling when she went into battle was in a chariot, with her bodyguard of chosen warriors around her, who, in any time of danger, interlocked their shields to form a rampart and protection on every side as she moved along.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading And the colour of the kilts of each troop was different, so that each man knew his own comrades by the pattern of his kilt.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Meave’s way of travelling when she went into battle was in a chariot, with her bodyguard of chosen warriors around her, who, in any time of danger, interlocked their shields to form a rampart and protection on every side as she moved along.

the organ of sight

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading Gaily her troops marched in their many-coloured garb, their short kilts falling to the knee, their long cloaks over that.

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From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

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From this reading In their hands they carried shields and spears upon long shafts, while others had five-pronged spears, or mighty swords, or javelins.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Meave’s way of travelling when she went into battle was in a chariot, with her bodyguard of chosen warriors around her, who, in any time of danger, interlocked their shields to form a rampart and protection on every side as she moved along.

having four prongs

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

in a gay manner

From this reading Gaily her troops marched in their many-coloured garb, their short kilts falling to the knee, their long cloaks over that.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading Gaily her troops marched in their many-coloured garb, their short kilts falling to the knee, their long cloaks over that.

brought together in one place

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

exerting control or influence

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

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

From this reading In their hands they carried shields and spears upon long shafts, while others had five-pronged spears, or mighty swords, or javelins.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading In their hands they carried shields and spears upon long shafts, while others had five-pronged spears, or mighty swords, or javelins.

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

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

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

From this reading And the colour of the kilts of each troop was different, so that each man knew his own comrades by the pattern of his kilt.

plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

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

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

past form of “interlock” — coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively

From this reading Meave’s way of travelling when she went into battle was in a chariot, with her bodyguard of chosen warriors around her, who, in any time of danger, interlocked their shields to form a rampart and protection on every side as she moved along.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Meave’s way of travelling when she went into battle was in a chariot, with her bodyguard of chosen warriors around her, who, in any time of danger, interlocked their shields to form a rampart and protection on every side as she moved along.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

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

From this reading In their hands they carried shields and spears upon long shafts, while others had five-pronged spears, or mighty swords, or javelins.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

a knee-length pleated tartan skirt worn by men as part of the traditional dress in the Highlands of northern Scotland

From this reading And the colour of the kilts of each troop was different, so that each man knew his own comrades by the pattern of his kilt.

plural of “kilt” — a knee-length pleated tartan skirt worn by men as part of the traditional dress in the Highlands of northern Scotland

From this reading Gaily her troops marched in their many-coloured garb, their short kilts falling to the knee, their long cloaks over that.

hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading Gaily her troops marched in their many-coloured garb, their short kilts falling to the knee, their long cloaks over that.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading And the colour of the kilts of each troop was different, so that each man knew his own comrades by the pattern of his kilt.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Gaily her troops marched in their many-coloured garb, their short kilts falling to the knee, their long cloaks over that.

a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading And the colour of the kilts of each troop was different, so that each man knew his own comrades by the pattern of his kilt.

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From this reading Gaily her troops marched in their many-coloured garb, their short kilts falling to the knee, their long cloaks over that.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading Gaily her troops marched in their many-coloured garb, their short kilts falling to the knee, their long cloaks over that.

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

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

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

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

From this reading Meave’s way of travelling when she went into battle was in a chariot, with her bodyguard of chosen warriors around her, who, in any time of danger, interlocked their shields to form a rampart and protection on every side as she moved along.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading In their hands they carried shields and spears upon long shafts, while others had five-pronged spears, or mighty swords, or javelins.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Meave’s way of travelling when she went into battle was in a chariot, with her bodyguard of chosen warriors around her, who, in any time of danger, interlocked their shields to form a rampart and protection on every side as she moved along.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Meave’s way of travelling when she went into battle was in a chariot, with her bodyguard of chosen warriors around her, who, in any time of danger, interlocked their shields to form a rampart and protection on every side as she moved along.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In their hands they carried shields and spears upon long shafts, while others had five-pronged spears, or mighty swords, or javelins.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

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

From this reading In their hands they carried shields and spears upon long shafts, while others had five-pronged spears, or mighty swords, or javelins.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

above and across; more than

From this reading Gaily her troops marched in their many-coloured garb, their short kilts falling to the knee, their long cloaks over that.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

a perceptual structure

From this reading And the colour of the kilts of each troop was different, so that each man knew his own comrades by the pattern of his kilt.

-ing form of “pluck” — pull or pull out sharply

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading Meave’s way of travelling when she went into battle was in a chariot, with her bodyguard of chosen warriors around her, who, in any time of danger, interlocked their shields to form a rampart and protection on every side as she moved along.

an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

From this reading Meave’s way of travelling when she went into battle was in a chariot, with her bodyguard of chosen warriors around her, who, in any time of danger, interlocked their shields to form a rampart and protection on every side as she moved along.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

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

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

From this reading In their hands they carried shields and spears upon long shafts, while others had five-pronged spears, or mighty swords, or javelins.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure

From this reading Meave’s way of travelling when she went into battle was in a chariot, with her bodyguard of chosen warriors around her, who, in any time of danger, interlocked their shields to form a rampart and protection on every side as she moved along.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Gaily her troops marched in their many-coloured garb, their short kilts falling to the knee, their long cloaks over that.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Meave’s way of travelling when she went into battle was in a chariot, with her bodyguard of chosen warriors around her, who, in any time of danger, interlocked their shields to form a rampart and protection on every side as she moved along.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And the colour of the kilts of each troop was different, so that each man knew his own comrades by the pattern of his kilt.

plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading In their hands they carried shields and spears upon long shafts, while others had five-pronged spears, or mighty swords, or javelins.

plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading In their hands they carried shields and spears upon long shafts, while others had five-pronged spears, or mighty swords, or javelins.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

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

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Meave’s way of travelling when she went into battle was in a chariot, with her bodyguard of chosen warriors around her, who, in any time of danger, interlocked their shields to form a rampart and protection on every side as she moved along.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In their hands they carried shields and spears upon long shafts, while others had five-pronged spears, or mighty swords, or javelins.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Meave’s way of travelling when she went into battle was in a chariot, with her bodyguard of chosen warriors around her, who, in any time of danger, interlocked their shields to form a rampart and protection on every side as she moved along.

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

From this reading Meave’s way of travelling when she went into battle was in a chariot, with her bodyguard of chosen warriors around her, who, in any time of danger, interlocked their shields to form a rampart and protection on every side as she moved along.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Meave’s way of travelling when she went into battle was in a chariot, with her bodyguard of chosen warriors around her, who, in any time of danger, interlocked their shields to form a rampart and protection on every side as she moved along.

a group of soldiers

From this reading And the colour of the kilts of each troop was different, so that each man knew his own comrades by the pattern of his kilt.

soldiers collectively

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In their hands they carried shields and spears upon long shafts, while others had five-pronged spears, or mighty swords, or javelins.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading Meave’s way of travelling when she went into battle was in a chariot, with her bodyguard of chosen warriors around her, who, in any time of danger, interlocked their shields to form a rampart and protection on every side as she moved along.

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

From this reading Meave’s way of travelling when she went into battle was in a chariot, with her bodyguard of chosen warriors around her, who, in any time of danger, interlocked their shields to form a rampart and protection on every side as she moved along.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Meave’s way of travelling when she went into battle was in a chariot, with her bodyguard of chosen warriors around her, who, in any time of danger, interlocked their shields to form a rampart and protection on every side as she moved along.

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

From this reading Meave’s way of travelling when she went into battle was in a chariot, with her bodyguard of chosen warriors around her, who, in any time of danger, interlocked their shields to form a rampart and protection on every side as she moved along.

at the time that

From this reading Meave’s way of travelling when she went into battle was in a chariot, with her bodyguard of chosen warriors around her, who, in any time of danger, interlocked their shields to form a rampart and protection on every side as she moved along.

during the time that

From this reading In their hands they carried shields and spears upon long shafts, while others had five-pronged spears, or mighty swords, or javelins.

which person or people

From this reading Meave’s way of travelling when she went into battle was in a chariot, with her bodyguard of chosen warriors around her, who, in any time of danger, interlocked their shields to form a rampart and protection on every side as she moved along.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Plucking out of the Four-pronged Pole Then Meave gathered her hosts together and set out from Cruachan, each party under its own leader, marching in order of rank, with Fergus mac Roy guiding the entire army, and Meave bringing up the rear, in order that she might keep all her troops under her own eye.