Chapter XXX

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

From this reading And though he was alone against a host, they fled in terror from his path, so like a god of battles and of war the hero seemed.

anew

From this reading Throughout the day, they rallied once and then again, but still they could not take him whole or strike him dead.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading And though he was alone against a host, they fled in terror from his path, so like a god of battles and of war the hero seemed.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading In his first onset men and horses, hounds and charioteers gave way before him, as the corn gives way, bowing before the scythe; and all around his path the bodies of the slain were piled.

Having no one else present.

From this reading And though he was alone against a host, they fled in terror from his path, so like a god of battles and of war the hero seemed.

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

From this reading Fame outlives Life Throughout that day the battle rolled and raged.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading In his first onset men and horses, hounds and charioteers gave way before him, as the corn gives way, bowing before the scythe; and all around his path the bodies of the slain were piled.

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

From this reading No time to eat or drink Cuchulain gave, but from the dewy morn to fall of night he wrought upon his foes death-dealing blows, cutting them down as hailstones crush small flowers.

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

From this reading Fame outlives Life Throughout that day the battle rolled and raged.

plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading And though he was alone against a host, they fled in terror from his path, so like a god of battles and of war the hero seemed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In his first onset men and horses, hounds and charioteers gave way before him, as the corn gives way, bowing before the scythe; and all around his path the bodies of the slain were piled.

plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon

From this reading No time to eat or drink Cuchulain gave, but from the dewy morn to fall of night he wrought upon his foes death-dealing blows, cutting them down as hailstones crush small flowers.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading In his first onset men and horses, hounds and charioteers gave way before him, as the corn gives way, bowing before the scythe; and all around his path the bodies of the slain were piled.

bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

From this reading In his first onset men and horses, hounds and charioteers gave way before him, as the corn gives way, bowing before the scythe; and all around his path the bodies of the slain were piled.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading No time to eat or drink Cuchulain gave, but from the dewy morn to fall of night he wrought upon his foes death-dealing blows, cutting them down as hailstones crush small flowers.

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From this reading In his first onset men and horses, hounds and charioteers gave way before him, as the corn gives way, bowing before the scythe; and all around his path the bodies of the slain were piled.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading In his first onset men and horses, hounds and charioteers gave way before him, as the corn gives way, bowing before the scythe; and all around his path the bodies of the slain were piled.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Throughout the day, they rallied once and then again, but still they could not take him whole or strike him dead.

come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

From this reading No time to eat or drink Cuchulain gave, but from the dewy morn to fall of night he wrought upon his foes death-dealing blows, cutting them down as hailstones crush small flowers.

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From this reading No time to eat or drink Cuchulain gave, but from the dewy morn to fall of night he wrought upon his foes death-dealing blows, cutting them down as hailstones crush small flowers.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading No time to eat or drink Cuchulain gave, but from the dewy morn to fall of night he wrought upon his foes death-dealing blows, cutting them down as hailstones crush small flowers.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Fame outlives Life Throughout that day the battle rolled and raged.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Throughout the day, they rallied once and then again, but still they could not take him whole or strike him dead.

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From this reading No time to eat or drink Cuchulain gave, but from the dewy morn to fall of night he wrought upon his foes death-dealing blows, cutting them down as hailstones crush small flowers.

wet with dew

From this reading No time to eat or drink Cuchulain gave, but from the dewy morn to fall of night he wrought upon his foes death-dealing blows, cutting them down as hailstones crush small flowers.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading No time to eat or drink Cuchulain gave, but from the dewy morn to fall of night he wrought upon his foes death-dealing blows, cutting them down as hailstones crush small flowers.

take in liquids

From this reading No time to eat or drink Cuchulain gave, but from the dewy morn to fall of night he wrought upon his foes death-dealing blows, cutting them down as hailstones crush small flowers.

take in solid food

From this reading No time to eat or drink Cuchulain gave, but from the dewy morn to fall of night he wrought upon his foes death-dealing blows, cutting them down as hailstones crush small flowers.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading No time to eat or drink Cuchulain gave, but from the dewy morn to fall of night he wrought upon his foes death-dealing blows, cutting them down as hailstones crush small flowers.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading Fame outlives Life Throughout that day the battle rolled and raged.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In his first onset men and horses, hounds and charioteers gave way before him, as the corn gives way, bowing before the scythe; and all around his path the bodies of the slain were piled.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading And though he was alone against a host, they fled in terror from his path, so like a god of battles and of war the hero seemed.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading No time to eat or drink Cuchulain gave, but from the dewy morn to fall of night he wrought upon his foes death-dealing blows, cutting them down as hailstones crush small flowers.

plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading No time to eat or drink Cuchulain gave, but from the dewy morn to fall of night he wrought upon his foes death-dealing blows, cutting them down as hailstones crush small flowers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading No time to eat or drink Cuchulain gave, but from the dewy morn to fall of night he wrought upon his foes death-dealing blows, cutting them down as hailstones crush small flowers.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading No time to eat or drink Cuchulain gave, but from the dewy morn to fall of night he wrought upon his foes death-dealing blows, cutting them down as hailstones crush small flowers.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading In his first onset men and horses, hounds and charioteers gave way before him, as the corn gives way, bowing before the scythe; and all around his path the bodies of the slain were piled.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading And though he was alone against a host, they fled in terror from his path, so like a god of battles and of war the hero seemed.

plural of “hailstone” — small pellet of ice that falls during a hailstorm

From this reading No time to eat or drink Cuchulain gave, but from the dewy morn to fall of night he wrought upon his foes death-dealing blows, cutting them down as hailstones crush small flowers.

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

From this reading No time to eat or drink Cuchulain gave, but from the dewy morn to fall of night he wrought upon his foes death-dealing blows, cutting them down as hailstones crush small flowers.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading And though he was alone against a host, they fled in terror from his path, so like a god of battles and of war the hero seemed.

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

From this reading In his first onset men and horses, hounds and charioteers gave way before him, as the corn gives way, bowing before the scythe; and all around his path the bodies of the slain were piled.

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

From this reading No time to eat or drink Cuchulain gave, but from the dewy morn to fall of night he wrought upon his foes death-dealing blows, cutting them down as hailstones crush small flowers.

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

From this reading In his first onset men and horses, hounds and charioteers gave way before him, as the corn gives way, bowing before the scythe; and all around his path the bodies of the slain were piled.

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 And though he was alone against a host, they fled in terror from his path, so like a god of battles and of war the hero seemed.

plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading In his first onset men and horses, hounds and charioteers gave way before him, as the corn gives way, bowing before the scythe; and all around his path the bodies of the slain were piled.

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

From this reading And though he was alone against a host, they fled in terror from his path, so like a god of battles and of war the hero seemed.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Fame outlives Life Throughout that day the battle rolled and raged.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading And though he was alone against a host, they fled in terror from his path, so like a god of battles and of war the hero seemed.

the force of workers available

From this reading In his first onset men and horses, hounds and charioteers gave way before him, as the corn gives way, bowing before the scythe; and all around his path the bodies of the slain were piled.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading No time to eat or drink Cuchulain gave, but from the dewy morn to fall of night he wrought upon his foes death-dealing blows, cutting them down as hailstones crush small flowers.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading No time to eat or drink Cuchulain gave, but from the dewy morn to fall of night he wrought upon his foes death-dealing blows, cutting them down as hailstones crush small flowers.

not any; not one

From this reading No time to eat or drink Cuchulain gave, but from the dewy morn to fall of night he wrought upon his foes death-dealing blows, cutting them down as hailstones crush small flowers.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Throughout the day, they rallied once and then again, but still they could not take him whole or strike him dead.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading No time to eat or drink Cuchulain gave, but from the dewy morn to fall of night he wrought upon his foes death-dealing blows, cutting them down as hailstones crush small flowers.

on one occasion

From this reading Throughout the day, they rallied once and then again, but still they could not take him whole or strike him dead.

the beginning or early stages

From this reading In his first onset men and horses, hounds and charioteers gave way before him, as the corn gives way, bowing before the scythe; and all around his path the bodies of the slain were piled.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading No time to eat or drink Cuchulain gave, but from the dewy morn to fall of night he wrought upon his foes death-dealing blows, cutting them down as hailstones crush small flowers.

third-person singular of “outlive” — live longer than

From this reading Fame outlives Life Throughout that day the battle rolled and raged.

a course of conduct

From this reading And though he was alone against a host, they fled in terror from his path, so like a god of battles and of war the hero seemed.

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading In his first onset men and horses, hounds and charioteers gave way before him, as the corn gives way, bowing before the scythe; and all around his path the bodies of the slain were piled.

past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Fame outlives Life Throughout that day the battle rolled and raged.

inflected form of “rally” — gather

From this reading Throughout the day, they rallied once and then again, but still they could not take him whole or strike him dead.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading Fame outlives Life Throughout that day the battle rolled and raged.

an edge tool for cutting grass; has a long handle that must be held with both hands and a curved blade that moves parallel to the ground

From this reading In his first onset men and horses, hounds and charioteers gave way before him, as the corn gives way, bowing before the scythe; and all around his path the bodies of the slain were piled.

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

From this reading And though he was alone against a host, they fled in terror from his path, so like a god of battles and of war the hero seemed.

people who have been slain (as in battle)

From this reading In his first onset men and horses, hounds and charioteers gave way before him, as the corn gives way, bowing before the scythe; and all around his path the bodies of the slain were piled.

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

From this reading No time to eat or drink Cuchulain gave, but from the dewy morn to fall of night he wrought upon his foes death-dealing blows, cutting them down as hailstones crush small flowers.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And though he was alone against a host, they fled in terror from his path, so like a god of battles and of war the hero seemed.

not in physical motion

From this reading Throughout the day, they rallied once and then again, but still they could not take him whole or strike him dead.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading Throughout the day, they rallied once and then again, but still they could not take him whole or strike him dead.

carry out

From this reading Throughout the day, they rallied once and then again, but still they could not take him whole or strike him dead.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading And though he was alone against a host, they fled in terror from his path, so like a god of battles and of war the hero seemed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Fame outlives Life Throughout that day the battle rolled and raged.

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

From this reading Fame outlives Life Throughout that day the battle rolled and raged.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading No time to eat or drink Cuchulain gave, but from the dewy morn to fall of night he wrought upon his foes death-dealing blows, cutting them down as hailstones crush small flowers.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Throughout the day, they rallied once and then again, but still they could not take him whole or strike him dead.

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

From this reading And though he was alone against a host, they fled in terror from his path, so like a god of battles and of war the hero seemed.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And though he was alone against a host, they fled in terror from his path, so like a god of battles and of war the hero seemed.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading Fame outlives Life Throughout that day the battle rolled and raged.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading No time to eat or drink Cuchulain gave, but from the dewy morn to fall of night he wrought upon his foes death-dealing blows, cutting them down as hailstones crush small flowers.

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

From this reading No time to eat or drink Cuchulain gave, but from the dewy morn to fall of night he wrought upon his foes death-dealing blows, cutting them down as hailstones crush small flowers.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading No time to eat or drink Cuchulain gave, but from the dewy morn to fall of night he wrought upon his foes death-dealing blows, cutting them down as hailstones crush small flowers.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading And though he was alone against a host, they fled in terror from his path, so like a god of battles and of war the hero seemed.

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

From this reading And though he was alone against a host, they fled in terror from his path, so like a god of battles and of war the hero seemed.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In his first onset men and horses, hounds and charioteers gave way before him, as the corn gives way, bowing before the scythe; and all around his path the bodies of the slain were piled.

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

From this reading In his first onset men and horses, hounds and charioteers gave way before him, as the corn gives way, bowing before the scythe; and all around his path the bodies of the slain were piled.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Throughout the day, they rallied once and then again, but still they could not take him whole or strike him dead.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading No time to eat or drink Cuchulain gave, but from the dewy morn to fall of night he wrought upon his foes death-dealing blows, cutting them down as hailstones crush small flowers.