Chapter XIII

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

From this reading He thought to go alone, attended only by his charioteer, but as he drove along, the sound of wheels behind him made him turn, and close to him he saw a youth who, sitting in his chariot, seemed to follow hard behind, as though to catch him up.

(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 “I wish to go with you,” replied the lad; “I hear that you are on your way to seek this wonderful Cuchulain, of whom all men talk.

Having no one else present.

From this reading He thought to go alone, attended only by his charioteer, but as he drove along, the sound of wheels behind him made him turn, and close to him he saw a youth who, sitting in his chariot, seemed to follow hard behind, as though to catch him up.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He thought to go alone, attended only by his charioteer, but as he drove along, the sound of wheels behind him made him turn, and close to him he saw a youth who, sitting in his chariot, seemed to follow hard behind, as though to catch him up.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Fergus recognized the rider as a rich young chief, brave but foolhardy, who was known among the host as one who thought too highly of himself, considering he had little experience of war.

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

From this reading He thought to go alone, attended only by his charioteer, but as he drove along, the sound of wheels behind him made him turn, and close to him he saw a youth who, sitting in his chariot, seemed to follow hard behind, as though to catch him up.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “I wish to go with you,” replied the lad; “I hear that you are on your way to seek this wonderful Cuchulain, of whom all men talk.

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

From this reading He thought to go alone, attended only by his charioteer, but as he drove along, the sound of wheels behind him made him turn, and close to him he saw a youth who, sitting in his chariot, seemed to follow hard behind, as though to catch him up.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading He thought to go alone, attended only by his charioteer, but as he drove along, the sound of wheels behind him made him turn, and close to him he saw a youth who, sitting in his chariot, seemed to follow hard behind, as though to catch him up.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading “Whither away, Etarcomal?” said Fergus, for that was the youth’s name.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Etarcomal’s Well-deserved Fate So Fergus turned his horses to go back where he had left Cuchulain.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading He thought to go alone, attended only by his charioteer, but as he drove along, the sound of wheels behind him made him turn, and close to him he saw a youth who, sitting in his chariot, seemed to follow hard behind, as though to catch him up.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Fergus recognized the rider as a rich young chief, brave but foolhardy, who was known among the host as one who thought too highly of himself, considering he had little experience of war.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He thought to go alone, attended only by his charioteer, but as he drove along, the sound of wheels behind him made him turn, and close to him he saw a youth who, sitting in his chariot, seemed to follow hard behind, as though to catch him up.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He thought to go alone, attended only by his charioteer, but as he drove along, the sound of wheels behind him made him turn, and close to him he saw a youth who, sitting in his chariot, seemed to follow hard behind, as though to catch him up.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading He thought to go alone, attended only by his charioteer, but as he drove along, the sound of wheels behind him made him turn, and close to him he saw a youth who, sitting in his chariot, seemed to follow hard behind, as though to catch him up.

a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage

From this reading He thought to go alone, attended only by his charioteer, but as he drove along, the sound of wheels behind him made him turn, and close to him he saw a youth who, sitting in his chariot, seemed to follow hard behind, as though to catch him up.

the driver of a chariot

From this reading He thought to go alone, attended only by his charioteer, but as he drove along, the sound of wheels behind him made him turn, and close to him he saw a youth who, sitting in his chariot, seemed to follow hard behind, as though to catch him up.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Fergus recognized the rider as a rich young chief, brave but foolhardy, who was known among the host as one who thought too highly of himself, considering he had little experience of war.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading He thought to go alone, attended only by his charioteer, but as he drove along, the sound of wheels behind him made him turn, and close to him he saw a youth who, sitting in his chariot, seemed to follow hard behind, as though to catch him up.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading Fergus recognized the rider as a rich young chief, brave but foolhardy, who was known among the host as one who thought too highly of himself, considering he had little experience of war.

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

From this reading Etarcomal’s Well-deserved Fate So Fergus turned his horses to go back where he had left Cuchulain.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading He thought to go alone, attended only by his charioteer, but as he drove along, the sound of wheels behind him made him turn, and close to him he saw a youth who, sitting in his chariot, seemed to follow hard behind, as though to catch him up.

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

From this reading “Whither away, Etarcomal?” said Fergus, for that was the youth’s name.

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

From this reading Etarcomal’s Well-deserved Fate So Fergus turned his horses to go back where he had left Cuchulain.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Fergus recognized the rider as a rich young chief, brave but foolhardy, who was known among the host as one who thought too highly of himself, considering he had little experience of war.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Etarcomal’s Well-deserved Fate So Fergus turned his horses to go back where he had left Cuchulain.

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

From this reading Etarcomal’s Well-deserved Fate So Fergus turned his horses to go back where he had left Cuchulain.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading He thought to go alone, attended only by his charioteer, but as he drove along, the sound of wheels behind him made him turn, and close to him he saw a youth who, sitting in his chariot, seemed to follow hard behind, as though to catch him up.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading Fergus recognized the rider as a rich young chief, brave but foolhardy, who was known among the host as one who thought too highly of himself, considering he had little experience of war.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Whither away, Etarcomal?” said Fergus, for that was the youth’s name.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Etarcomal’s Well-deserved Fate So Fergus turned his horses to go back where he had left Cuchulain.

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

From this reading Etarcomal’s Well-deserved Fate So Fergus turned his horses to go back where he had left Cuchulain.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading He thought to go alone, attended only by his charioteer, but as he drove along, the sound of wheels behind him made him turn, and close to him he saw a youth who, sitting in his chariot, seemed to follow hard behind, as though to catch him up.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Etarcomal’s Well-deserved Fate So Fergus turned his horses to go back where he had left Cuchulain.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading “I wish to go with you,” replied the lad; “I hear that you are on your way to seek this wonderful Cuchulain, of whom all men talk.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Fergus recognized the rider as a rich young chief, brave but foolhardy, who was known among the host as one who thought too highly of himself, considering he had little experience of war.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He thought to go alone, attended only by his charioteer, but as he drove along, the sound of wheels behind him made him turn, and close to him he saw a youth who, sitting in his chariot, seemed to follow hard behind, as though to catch him up.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Fergus recognized the rider as a rich young chief, brave but foolhardy, who was known among the host as one who thought too highly of himself, considering he had little experience of war.

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

From this reading Etarcomal’s Well-deserved Fate So Fergus turned his horses to go back where he had left Cuchulain.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Etarcomal’s Well-deserved Fate So Fergus turned his horses to go back where he had left Cuchulain.

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 Fergus recognized the rider as a rich young chief, brave but foolhardy, who was known among the host as one who thought too highly of himself, considering he had little experience of war.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I wish to go with you,” replied the lad; “I hear that you are on your way to seek this wonderful Cuchulain, of whom all men talk.

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

From this reading He thought to go alone, attended only by his charioteer, but as he drove along, the sound of wheels behind him made him turn, and close to him he saw a youth who, sitting in his chariot, seemed to follow hard behind, as though to catch him up.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Fergus recognized the rider as a rich young chief, brave but foolhardy, who was known among the host as one who thought too highly of himself, considering he had little experience of war.

a boy or man

From this reading “I wish to go with you,” replied the lad; “I hear that you are on your way to seek this wonderful Cuchulain, of whom all men talk.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Etarcomal’s Well-deserved Fate So Fergus turned his horses to go back where he had left Cuchulain.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Fergus recognized the rider as a rich young chief, brave but foolhardy, who was known among the host as one who thought too highly of himself, considering he had little experience of war.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He thought to go alone, attended only by his charioteer, but as he drove along, the sound of wheels behind him made him turn, and close to him he saw a youth who, sitting in his chariot, seemed to follow hard behind, as though to catch him up.

the force of workers available

From this reading “I wish to go with you,” replied the lad; “I hear that you are on your way to seek this wonderful Cuchulain, of whom all men talk.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “Whither away, Etarcomal?” said Fergus, for that was the youth’s name.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He thought to go alone, attended only by his charioteer, but as he drove along, the sound of wheels behind him made him turn, and close to him he saw a youth who, sitting in his chariot, seemed to follow hard behind, as though to catch him up.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “I wish to go with you,” replied the lad; “I hear that you are on your way to seek this wonderful Cuchulain, of whom all men talk.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Fergus recognized the rider as a rich young chief, brave but foolhardy, who was known among the host as one who thought too highly of himself, considering he had little experience of war.

and nothing more

From this reading He thought to go alone, attended only by his charioteer, but as he drove along, the sound of wheels behind him made him turn, and close to him he saw a youth who, sitting in his chariot, seemed to follow hard behind, as though to catch him up.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Fergus recognized the rider as a rich young chief, brave but foolhardy, who was known among the host as one who thought too highly of himself, considering he had little experience of war.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “I wish to go with you,” replied the lad; “I hear that you are on your way to seek this wonderful Cuchulain, of whom all men talk.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Fergus recognized the rider as a rich young chief, brave but foolhardy, who was known among the host as one who thought too highly of himself, considering he had little experience of war.

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading Fergus recognized the rider as a rich young chief, brave but foolhardy, who was known among the host as one who thought too highly of himself, considering he had little experience of war.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Whither away, Etarcomal?” said Fergus, for that was the youth’s name.

cut with a saw

From this reading He thought to go alone, attended only by his charioteer, but as he drove along, the sound of wheels behind him made him turn, and close to him he saw a youth who, sitting in his chariot, seemed to follow hard behind, as though to catch him up.

try to get or reach

From this reading “I wish to go with you,” replied the lad; “I hear that you are on your way to seek this wonderful Cuchulain, of whom all men talk.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He thought to go alone, attended only by his charioteer, but as he drove along, the sound of wheels behind him made him turn, and close to him he saw a youth who, sitting in his chariot, seemed to follow hard behind, as though to catch him up.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading He thought to go alone, attended only by his charioteer, but as he drove along, the sound of wheels behind him made him turn, and close to him he saw a youth who, sitting in his chariot, seemed to follow hard behind, as though to catch him up.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Etarcomal’s Well-deserved Fate So Fergus turned his horses to go back where he had left Cuchulain.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading He thought to go alone, attended only by his charioteer, but as he drove along, the sound of wheels behind him made him turn, and close to him he saw a youth who, sitting in his chariot, seemed to follow hard behind, as though to catch him up.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading “I wish to go with you,” replied the lad; “I hear that you are on your way to seek this wonderful Cuchulain, of whom all men talk.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Whither away, Etarcomal?” said Fergus, for that was the youth’s name.

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

From this reading He thought to go alone, attended only by his charioteer, but as he drove along, the sound of wheels behind him made him turn, and close to him he saw a youth who, sitting in his chariot, seemed to follow hard behind, as though to catch him up.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “I wish to go with you,” replied the lad; “I hear that you are on your way to seek this wonderful Cuchulain, of whom all men talk.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He thought to go alone, attended only by his charioteer, but as he drove along, the sound of wheels behind him made him turn, and close to him he saw a youth who, sitting in his chariot, seemed to follow hard behind, as though to catch him up.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He thought to go alone, attended only by his charioteer, but as he drove along, the sound of wheels behind him made him turn, and close to him he saw a youth who, sitting in his chariot, seemed to follow hard behind, as though to catch him up.

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

From this reading Etarcomal’s Well-deserved Fate So Fergus turned his horses to go back where he had left Cuchulain.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Fergus recognized the rider as a rich young chief, brave but foolhardy, who was known among the host as one who thought too highly of himself, considering he had little experience of war.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading He thought to go alone, attended only by his charioteer, but as he drove along, the sound of wheels behind him made him turn, and close to him he saw a youth who, sitting in his chariot, seemed to follow hard behind, as though to catch him up.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Etarcomal’s Well-deserved Fate So Fergus turned his horses to go back where he had left Cuchulain.

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

From this reading He thought to go alone, attended only by his charioteer, but as he drove along, the sound of wheels behind him made him turn, and close to him he saw a youth who, sitting in his chariot, seemed to follow hard behind, as though to catch him up.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Fergus recognized the rider as a rich young chief, brave but foolhardy, who was known among the host as one who thought too highly of himself, considering he had little experience of war.

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

From this reading Fergus recognized the rider as a rich young chief, brave but foolhardy, who was known among the host as one who thought too highly of himself, considering he had little experience of war.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “I wish to go with you,” replied the lad; “I hear that you are on your way to seek this wonderful Cuchulain, of whom all men talk.

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

From this reading Etarcomal’s Well-deserved Fate So Fergus turned his horses to go back where he had left Cuchulain.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading He thought to go alone, attended only by his charioteer, but as he drove along, the sound of wheels behind him made him turn, and close to him he saw a youth who, sitting in his chariot, seemed to follow hard behind, as though to catch him up.

in or at the place that

From this reading Etarcomal’s Well-deserved Fate So Fergus turned his horses to go back where he had left Cuchulain.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading “Whither away, Etarcomal?” said Fergus, for that was the youth’s name.

which person or people

From this reading He thought to go alone, attended only by his charioteer, but as he drove along, the sound of wheels behind him made him turn, and close to him he saw a youth who, sitting in his chariot, seemed to follow hard behind, as though to catch him up.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “I wish to go with you,” replied the lad; “I hear that you are on your way to seek this wonderful Cuchulain, of whom all men talk.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading “I wish to go with you,” replied the lad; “I hear that you are on your way to seek this wonderful Cuchulain, of whom all men talk.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “I wish to go with you,” replied the lad; “I hear that you are on your way to seek this wonderful Cuchulain, of whom all men talk.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading “I wish to go with you,” replied the lad; “I hear that you are on your way to seek this wonderful Cuchulain, of whom all men talk.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I wish to go with you,” replied the lad; “I hear that you are on your way to seek this wonderful Cuchulain, of whom all men talk.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Fergus recognized the rider as a rich young chief, brave but foolhardy, who was known among the host as one who thought too highly of himself, considering he had little experience of war.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I wish to go with you,” replied the lad; “I hear that you are on your way to seek this wonderful Cuchulain, of whom all men talk.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading He thought to go alone, attended only by his charioteer, but as he drove along, the sound of wheels behind him made him turn, and close to him he saw a youth who, sitting in his chariot, seemed to follow hard behind, as though to catch him up.

possessive form of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading “Whither away, Etarcomal?” said Fergus, for that was the youth’s name.