used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading _Cahill & Co., Ltd., Printers, Dublin._ In addition to many other blessings, God has given to us, Gaels of the Irish land, the priceless gift of humour, the saving grace of laughter.
(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 Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading They have been good friends to us in the days of darkness; let it be one of our duties to nurture and strengthen them in the brighter day that has already dawned in Eirinn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They have been good friends to us in the days of darkness; let it be one of our duties to nurture and strengthen them in the brighter day that has already dawned in Eirinn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In this, as in a thousand other ways, we differ from the enemy that is still within our gates.
on or to one side
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They have been good friends to us in the days of darkness; let it be one of our duties to nurture and strengthen them in the brighter day that has already dawned in Eirinn.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They have been good friends to us in the days of darkness; let it be one of our duties to nurture and strengthen them in the brighter day that has already dawned in Eirinn.
blessingsnounUS /ˈblesɪŋz/
plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving
From this reading _Cahill & Co., Ltd., Printers, Dublin._ In addition to many other blessings, God has given to us, Gaels of the Irish land, the priceless gift of humour, the saving grace of laughter.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading They have been good friends to us in the days of darkness; let it be one of our duties to nurture and strengthen them in the brighter day that has already dawned in Eirinn.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
Cahill
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From this reading _Cahill & Co., Ltd., Printers, Dublin._ In addition to many other blessings, God has given to us, Gaels of the Irish land, the priceless gift of humour, the saving grace of laughter.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading _Cahill & Co., Ltd., Printers, Dublin._ In addition to many other blessings, God has given to us, Gaels of the Irish land, the priceless gift of humour, the saving grace of laughter.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading They have been good friends to us in the days of darkness; let it be one of our duties to nurture and strengthen them in the brighter day that has already dawned in Eirinn.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading They have been good friends to us in the days of darkness; let it be one of our duties to nurture and strengthen them in the brighter day that has already dawned in Eirinn.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They have been good friends to us in the days of darkness; let it be one of our duties to nurture and strengthen them in the brighter day that has already dawned in Eirinn.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading They have been good friends to us in the days of darkness; let it be one of our duties to nurture and strengthen them in the brighter day that has already dawned in Eirinn.
differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading In this, as in a thousand other ways, we differ from the enemy that is still within our gates.
DublinnounUS /ˈdʌblɪn/
capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic
From this reading _Cahill & Co., Ltd., Printers, Dublin._ In addition to many other blessings, God has given to us, Gaels of the Irish land, the priceless gift of humour, the saving grace of laughter.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading They have been good friends to us in the days of darkness; let it be one of our duties to nurture and strengthen them in the brighter day that has already dawned in Eirinn.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
Eirinn
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From this reading They have been good friends to us in the days of darkness; let it be one of our duties to nurture and strengthen them in the brighter day that has already dawned in Eirinn.
an opposing military force
From this reading In this, as in a thousand other ways, we differ from the enemy that is still within our gates.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
forgeverbUS /fɔːrdʒ/
create by hammering
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading They have been good friends to us in the days of darkness; let it be one of our duties to nurture and strengthen them in the brighter day that has already dawned in Eirinn.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In this, as in a thousand other ways, we differ from the enemy that is still within our gates.
Gaels
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From this reading _Cahill & Co., Ltd., Printers, Dublin._ In addition to many other blessings, God has given to us, Gaels of the Irish land, the priceless gift of humour, the saving grace of laughter.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading In this, as in a thousand other ways, we differ from the enemy that is still within our gates.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading _Cahill & Co., Ltd., Printers, Dublin._ In addition to many other blessings, God has given to us, Gaels of the Irish land, the priceless gift of humour, the saving grace of laughter.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading _Cahill & Co., Ltd., Printers, Dublin._ In addition to many other blessings, God has given to us, Gaels of the Irish land, the priceless gift of humour, the saving grace of laughter.
depressingly dark
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
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 _Cahill & Co., Ltd., Printers, Dublin._ In addition to many other blessings, God has given to us, Gaels of the Irish land, the priceless gift of humour, the saving grace of laughter.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They have been good friends to us in the days of darkness; let it be one of our duties to nurture and strengthen them in the brighter day that has already dawned in Eirinn.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading _Cahill & Co., Ltd., Printers, Dublin._ In addition to many other blessings, God has given to us, Gaels of the Irish land, the priceless gift of humour, the saving grace of laughter.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Cahill & Co., Ltd., Printers, Dublin._ In addition to many other blessings, God has given to us, Gaels of the Irish land, the priceless gift of humour, the saving grace of laughter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They have been good friends to us in the days of darkness; let it be one of our duties to nurture and strengthen them in the brighter day that has already dawned in Eirinn.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading _Cahill & Co., Ltd., Printers, Dublin._ In addition to many other blessings, God has given to us, Gaels of the Irish land, the priceless gift of humour, the saving grace of laughter.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Cahill & Co., Ltd., Printers, Dublin._ In addition to many other blessings, God has given to us, Gaels of the Irish land, the priceless gift of humour, the saving grace of laughter.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading _Cahill & Co., Ltd., Printers, Dublin._ In addition to many other blessings, God has given to us, Gaels of the Irish land, the priceless gift of humour, the saving grace of laughter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They have been good friends to us in the days of darkness; let it be one of our duties to nurture and strengthen them in the brighter day that has already dawned in Eirinn.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading _Cahill & Co., Ltd., Printers, Dublin._ In addition to many other blessings, God has given to us, Gaels of the Irish land, the priceless gift of humour, the saving grace of laughter.
the sound of laughing
From this reading _Cahill & Co., Ltd., Printers, Dublin._ In addition to many other blessings, God has given to us, Gaels of the Irish land, the priceless gift of humour, the saving grace of laughter.
laughter-loving
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From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
go away from a place
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading They have been good friends to us in the days of darkness; let it be one of our duties to nurture and strengthen them in the brighter day that has already dawned in Eirinn.
hear with intention
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading May we never lose them!
Ltd
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From this reading _Cahill & Co., Ltd., Printers, Dublin._ In addition to many other blessings, God has given to us, Gaels of the Irish land, the priceless gift of humour, the saving grace of laughter.
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 _Cahill & Co., Ltd., Printers, Dublin._ In addition to many other blessings, God has given to us, Gaels of the Irish land, the priceless gift of humour, the saving grace of laughter.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May we never lose them!
McGrane
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From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
moodinessnoun
a sullen gloomy feeling
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
Ned
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From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading May we never lose them!
nurtureverbUS /ˈnɜːrtʃər/
help develop, help grow
From this reading They have been good friends to us in the days of darkness; let it be one of our duties to nurture and strengthen them in the brighter day that has already dawned in Eirinn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Cahill & Co., Ltd., Printers, Dublin._ In addition to many other blessings, God has given to us, Gaels of the Irish land, the priceless gift of humour, the saving grace of laughter.
offendverbUS /əˈfend/
cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They have been good friends to us in the days of darkness; let it be one of our duties to nurture and strengthen them in the brighter day that has already dawned in Eirinn.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _Cahill & Co., Ltd., Printers, Dublin._ In addition to many other blessings, God has given to us, Gaels of the Irish land, the priceless gift of humour, the saving grace of laughter.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading They have been good friends to us in the days of darkness; let it be one of our duties to nurture and strengthen them in the brighter day that has already dawned in Eirinn.
pourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
pricelessadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪsləs/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading _Cahill & Co., Ltd., Printers, Dublin._ In addition to many other blessings, God has given to us, Gaels of the Irish land, the priceless gift of humour, the saving grace of laughter.
PrintersnounUS /ˈprɪntərz/
plural of “printer” — someone whose occupation is printing
From this reading _Cahill & Co., Ltd., Printers, Dublin._ In addition to many other blessings, God has given to us, Gaels of the Irish land, the priceless gift of humour, the saving grace of laughter.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading _Cahill & Co., Ltd., Printers, Dublin._ In addition to many other blessings, God has given to us, Gaels of the Irish land, the priceless gift of humour, the saving grace of laughter.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
not in physical motion
From this reading In this, as in a thousand other ways, we differ from the enemy that is still within our gates.
strengthenverbUS /ˈstreŋθən/
make strong or stronger
From this reading They have been good friends to us in the days of darkness; let it be one of our duties to nurture and strengthen them in the brighter day that has already dawned in Eirinn.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
susceptibleadjectiveUS /səˈseptəbəl/
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They have been good friends to us in the days of darkness; let it be one of our duties to nurture and strengthen them in the brighter day that has already dawned in Eirinn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Cahill & Co., Ltd., Printers, Dublin._ In addition to many other blessings, God has given to us, Gaels of the Irish land, the priceless gift of humour, the saving grace of laughter.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading May we never lose them!
in or at that place or location
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They have been good friends to us in the days of darkness; let it be one of our duties to nurture and strengthen them in the brighter day that has already dawned in Eirinn.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this, as in a thousand other ways, we differ from the enemy that is still within our gates.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading In this, as in a thousand other ways, we differ from the enemy that is still within our gates.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Cahill & Co., Ltd., Printers, Dublin._ In addition to many other blessings, God has given to us, Gaels of the Irish land, the priceless gift of humour, the saving grace of laughter.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Cahill & Co., Ltd., Printers, Dublin._ In addition to many other blessings, God has given to us, Gaels of the Irish land, the priceless gift of humour, the saving grace of laughter.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading In this, as in a thousand other ways, we differ from the enemy that is still within our gates.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading May we never lose them!
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
which person or people
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading In this, as in a thousand other ways, we differ from the enemy that is still within our gates.
wittyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪti/
combining clever conception and facetious expression
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
workshopnounUS /ˈwɜːrkʃɑːp/
small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Throughout the land, in forge and workshop, in field and by fireside, there is many a Ned McGrane--witty, wise and laughter-loving--who has the power to pull aside the gloomy curtains of melancholy and moodiness and to pour into the hearts of all who will listen to him the sunshine of merriment and mirth, while never saying a word that would offend the most sensitive ear or leave a bad impression on the most susceptible mind.
