used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It happened at last that Maeve came to the decision which for a long time had been forming in her mind.
(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 She decided that she would not remain with the King of Ulster any longer, and, having so decided and faced all its implications, she was not long in finding an opportunity to get away from him.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The similarity of their characters, their equally imperious temperaments, their equally untiring and almost identical habits of mind, rendered each an object of suspicion and endless cogitation to the other.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She decided that she would not remain with the King of Ulster any longer, and, having so decided and faced all its implications, she was not long in finding an opportunity to get away from him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She decided that she would not remain with the King of Ulster any longer, and, having so decided and faced all its implications, she was not long in finding an opportunity to get away from him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She decided that she would not remain with the King of Ulster any longer, and, having so decided and faced all its implications, she was not long in finding an opportunity to get away from him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There were many reasons why she might have been discontented as the wife of Conachúr.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It happened at last that Maeve came to the decision which for a long time had been forming in her mind.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She decided that she would not remain with the King of Ulster any longer, and, having so decided and faced all its implications, she was not long in finding an opportunity to get away from him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It happened at last that Maeve came to the decision which for a long time had been forming in her mind.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It happened at last that Maeve came to the decision which for a long time had been forming in her mind.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It is not right to say that she “found” an opportunity, for she was of those who create chance, and who do at all times everything that is in their minds.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The similarity of their characters, their equally imperious temperaments, their equally untiring and almost identical habits of mind, rendered each an object of suspicion and endless cogitation to the other.
cogitationnounUS /ˌkɑːdʒɪˈteɪʃən/
a carefully considered thought about something
From this reading The similarity of their characters, their equally imperious temperaments, their equally untiring and almost identical habits of mind, rendered each an object of suspicion and endless cogitation to the other.
Conachúr
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From this reading There were many reasons why she might have been discontented as the wife of Conachúr.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading It is not right to say that she “found” an opportunity, for she was of those who create chance, and who do at all times everything that is in their minds.
recognizable; marked
From this reading She decided that she would not remain with the King of Ulster any longer, and, having so decided and faced all its implications, she was not long in finding an opportunity to get away from him.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading It happened at last that Maeve came to the decision which for a long time had been forming in her mind.
discontentedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪd/
showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
From this reading There were many reasons why she might have been discontented as the wife of Conachúr.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It is not right to say that she “found” an opportunity, for she was of those who create chance, and who do at all times everything that is in their minds.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The similarity of their characters, their equally imperious temperaments, their equally untiring and almost identical habits of mind, rendered each an object of suspicion and endless cogitation to the other.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading The similarity of their characters, their equally imperious temperaments, their equally untiring and almost identical habits of mind, rendered each an object of suspicion and endless cogitation to the other.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading The similarity of their characters, their equally imperious temperaments, their equally untiring and almost identical habits of mind, rendered each an object of suspicion and endless cogitation to the other.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading It is not right to say that she “found” an opportunity, for she was of those who create chance, and who do at all times everything that is in their minds.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading She decided that she would not remain with the King of Ulster any longer, and, having so decided and faced all its implications, she was not long in finding an opportunity to get away from him.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading She decided that she would not remain with the King of Ulster any longer, and, having so decided and faced all its implications, she was not long in finding an opportunity to get away from him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It happened at last that Maeve came to the decision which for a long time had been forming in her mind.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading It happened at last that Maeve came to the decision which for a long time had been forming in her mind.
set up or found
From this reading It is not right to say that she “found” an opportunity, for she was of those who create chance, and who do at all times everything that is in their minds.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She decided that she would not remain with the King of Ulster any longer, and, having so decided and faced all its implications, she was not long in finding an opportunity to get away from him.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She decided that she would not remain with the King of Ulster any longer, and, having so decided and faced all its implications, she was not long in finding an opportunity to get away from him.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading The similarity of their characters, their equally imperious temperaments, their equally untiring and almost identical habits of mind, rendered each an object of suspicion and endless cogitation to the other.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It happened at last that Maeve came to the decision which for a long time had been forming in her mind.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It happened at last that Maeve came to the decision which for a long time had been forming in her mind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There were many reasons why she might have been discontented as the wife of Conachúr.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She decided that she would not remain with the King of Ulster any longer, and, having so decided and faced all its implications, she was not long in finding an opportunity to get away from him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It happened at last that Maeve came to the decision which for a long time had been forming in her mind.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She decided that she would not remain with the King of Ulster any longer, and, having so decided and faced all its implications, she was not long in finding an opportunity to get away from him.
identicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈdentɪkəl/
exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
From this reading The similarity of their characters, their equally imperious temperaments, their equally untiring and almost identical habits of mind, rendered each an object of suspicion and endless cogitation to the other.
imperiousadjUS /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs/
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)
From this reading The similarity of their characters, their equally imperious temperaments, their equally untiring and almost identical habits of mind, rendered each an object of suspicion and endless cogitation to the other.
implicationsnounUS /ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “implication” — something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)
From this reading She decided that she would not remain with the King of Ulster any longer, and, having so decided and faced all its implications, she was not long in finding an opportunity to get away from him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It happened at last that Maeve came to the decision which for a long time had been forming in her mind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not right to say that she “found” an opportunity, for she was of those who create chance, and who do at all times everything that is in their minds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It happened at last that Maeve came to the decision which for a long time had been forming in her mind.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She decided that she would not remain with the King of Ulster any longer, and, having so decided and faced all its implications, she was not long in finding an opportunity to get away from him.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading She decided that she would not remain with the King of Ulster any longer, and, having so decided and faced all its implications, she was not long in finding an opportunity to get away from him.
immediately past
From this reading It happened at last that Maeve came to the decision which for a long time had been forming in her mind.
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 It happened at last that Maeve came to the decision which for a long time had been forming in her mind.
for more time
From this reading She decided that she would not remain with the King of Ulster any longer, and, having so decided and faced all its implications, she was not long in finding an opportunity to get away from him.
Maeve
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It happened at last that Maeve came to the decision which for a long time had been forming in her mind.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There were many reasons why she might have been discontented as the wife of Conachúr.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There were many reasons why she might have been discontented as the wife of Conachúr.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It happened at last that Maeve came to the decision which for a long time had been forming in her mind.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading It is not right to say that she “found” an opportunity, for she was of those who create chance, and who do at all times everything that is in their minds.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She decided that she would not remain with the King of Ulster any longer, and, having so decided and faced all its implications, she was not long in finding an opportunity to get away from him.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The similarity of their characters, their equally imperious temperaments, their equally untiring and almost identical habits of mind, rendered each an object of suspicion and endless cogitation to the other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She decided that she would not remain with the King of Ulster any longer, and, having so decided and faced all its implications, she was not long in finding an opportunity to get away from him.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading She decided that she would not remain with the King of Ulster any longer, and, having so decided and faced all its implications, she was not long in finding an opportunity to get away from him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The similarity of their characters, their equally imperious temperaments, their equally untiring and almost identical habits of mind, rendered each an object of suspicion and endless cogitation to the other.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There were many reasons why she might have been discontented as the wife of Conachúr.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She decided that she would not remain with the King of Ulster any longer, and, having so decided and faced all its implications, she was not long in finding an opportunity to get away from him.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The similarity of their characters, their equally imperious temperaments, their equally untiring and almost identical habits of mind, rendered each an object of suspicion and endless cogitation to the other.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It is not right to say that she “found” an opportunity, for she was of those who create chance, and who do at all times everything that is in their minds.
express in words
From this reading It is not right to say that she “found” an opportunity, for she was of those who create chance, and who do at all times everything that is in their minds.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She decided that she would not remain with the King of Ulster any longer, and, having so decided and faced all its implications, she was not long in finding an opportunity to get away from him.
similaritynounUS /ˌsɪməˈlerəti/
the quality of being similar
From this reading The similarity of their characters, their equally imperious temperaments, their equally untiring and almost identical habits of mind, rendered each an object of suspicion and endless cogitation to the other.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She decided that she would not remain with the King of Ulster any longer, and, having so decided and faced all its implications, she was not long in finding an opportunity to get away from him.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading The similarity of their characters, their equally imperious temperaments, their equally untiring and almost identical habits of mind, rendered each an object of suspicion and endless cogitation to the other.
temperamentsnounUS /ˈtemprəmənts/
plural of “temperament” — your usual mood
From this reading The similarity of their characters, their equally imperious temperaments, their equally untiring and almost identical habits of mind, rendered each an object of suspicion and endless cogitation to the other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It happened at last that Maeve came to the decision which for a long time had been forming in her mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It happened at last that Maeve came to the decision which for a long time had been forming in her mind.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is not right to say that she “found” an opportunity, for she was of those who create chance, and who do at all times everything that is in their minds.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were many reasons why she might have been discontented as the wife of Conachúr.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is not right to say that she “found” an opportunity, for she was of those who create chance, and who do at all times everything that is in their minds.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It happened at last that Maeve came to the decision which for a long time had been forming in her mind.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It is not right to say that she “found” an opportunity, for she was of those who create chance, and who do at all times everything that is in their minds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It happened at last that Maeve came to the decision which for a long time had been forming in her mind.
UlsternounUS /ˈʌlstər/
a historic division of Ireland located in the northeastern part of the island; six of Ulster's nine counties are in Northern Ireland
From this reading She decided that she would not remain with the King of Ulster any longer, and, having so decided and faced all its implications, she was not long in finding an opportunity to get away from him.
untiringadjective
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading The similarity of their characters, their equally imperious temperaments, their equally untiring and almost identical habits of mind, rendered each an object of suspicion and endless cogitation to the other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She decided that she would not remain with the King of Ulster any longer, and, having so decided and faced all its implications, she was not long in finding an opportunity to get away from him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were many reasons why she might have been discontented as the wife of Conachúr.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It happened at last that Maeve came to the decision which for a long time had been forming in her mind.
which person or people
From this reading It is not right to say that she “found” an opportunity, for she was of those who create chance, and who do at all times everything that is in their minds.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading There were many reasons why she might have been discontented as the wife of Conachúr.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading There were many reasons why she might have been discontented as the wife of Conachúr.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She decided that she would not remain with the King of Ulster any longer, and, having so decided and faced all its implications, she was not long in finding an opportunity to get away from him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She decided that she would not remain with the King of Ulster any longer, and, having so decided and faced all its implications, she was not long in finding an opportunity to get away from him.
