used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Celtic Mysticism In all Celtic literature there is recognisable a certain spirit which seems to be innate in the very character of the people, a spirit of mysticism and acknowledgment of the supernatural.
acknowledgmentnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Celtic Mysticism In all Celtic literature there is recognisable a certain spirit which seems to be innate in the very character of the people, a spirit of mysticism and acknowledgment of the supernatural.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Hence the early Irish heroes are frequently found renouncing advantages, worldly honour, and life itself, at the bidding of some imperative moral impulse.
(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 Celtic Mysticism In all Celtic literature there is recognisable a certain spirit which seems to be innate in the very character of the people, a spirit of mysticism and acknowledgment of the supernatural.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Celtic Mysticism In all Celtic literature there is recognisable a certain spirit which seems to be innate in the very character of the people, a spirit of mysticism and acknowledgment of the supernatural.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hence the early Irish heroes are frequently found renouncing advantages, worldly honour, and life itself, at the bidding of some imperative moral impulse.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading They are the knights-errant of early European chivalry which was a much deeper and more real inspiration than the carefully cultivated artificial chivalry of centuries later.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hence the early Irish heroes are frequently found renouncing advantages, worldly honour, and life itself, at the bidding of some imperative moral impulse.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Celtic Mysticism In all Celtic literature there is recognisable a certain spirit which seems to be innate in the very character of the people, a spirit of mysticism and acknowledgment of the supernatural.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading It carries with it a love of Nature, a delight in beauty, colour and harmony, which is common to all the Celtic races.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Hence the early Irish heroes are frequently found renouncing advantages, worldly honour, and life itself, at the bidding of some imperative moral impulse.
BrittanynounUS /ˈbrɪtəni/
a former province of northwestern France on a peninsula between the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay
From this reading But with these characteristics we find in Ireland a spiritual beauty, a passion of self-sacrifice, unknown in Wales or Brittany.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But with these characteristics we find in Ireland a spiritual beauty, a passion of self-sacrifice, unknown in Wales or Brittany.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading They are the knights-errant of early European chivalry which was a much deeper and more real inspiration than the carefully cultivated artificial chivalry of centuries later.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading It carries with it a love of Nature, a delight in beauty, colour and harmony, which is common to all the Celtic races.
CelticadjectiveUS /ˈseltɪk/
relating to or characteristic of the Celts
From this reading Celtic Mysticism In all Celtic literature there is recognisable a certain spirit which seems to be innate in the very character of the people, a spirit of mysticism and acknowledgment of the supernatural.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading They are the knights-errant of early European chivalry which was a much deeper and more real inspiration than the carefully cultivated artificial chivalry of centuries later.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Celtic Mysticism In all Celtic literature there is recognisable a certain spirit which seems to be innate in the very character of the people, a spirit of mysticism and acknowledgment of the supernatural.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Celtic Mysticism In all Celtic literature there is recognisable a certain spirit which seems to be innate in the very character of the people, a spirit of mysticism and acknowledgment of the supernatural.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading But with these characteristics we find in Ireland a spiritual beauty, a passion of self-sacrifice, unknown in Wales or Brittany.
chivalrynounUS /ˈʃɪvəlri/
courtesy towards women
From this reading They are the knights-errant of early European chivalry which was a much deeper and more real inspiration than the carefully cultivated artificial chivalry of centuries later.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading It carries with it a love of Nature, a delight in beauty, colour and harmony, which is common to all the Celtic races.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading It carries with it a love of Nature, a delight in beauty, colour and harmony, which is common to all the Celtic races.
cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
From this reading They are the knights-errant of early European chivalry which was a much deeper and more real inspiration than the carefully cultivated artificial chivalry of centuries later.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading They are the knights-errant of early European chivalry which was a much deeper and more real inspiration than the carefully cultivated artificial chivalry of centuries later.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading It carries with it a love of Nature, a delight in beauty, colour and harmony, which is common to all the Celtic races.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Hence the early Irish heroes are frequently found renouncing advantages, worldly honour, and life itself, at the bidding of some imperative moral impulse.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading They are the knights-errant of early European chivalry which was a much deeper and more real inspiration than the carefully cultivated artificial chivalry of centuries later.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But with these characteristics we find in Ireland a spiritual beauty, a passion of self-sacrifice, unknown in Wales or Brittany.
set up or found
From this reading Hence the early Irish heroes are frequently found renouncing advantages, worldly honour, and life itself, at the bidding of some imperative moral impulse.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Hence the early Irish heroes are frequently found renouncing advantages, worldly honour, and life itself, at the bidding of some imperative moral impulse.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading It carries with it a love of Nature, a delight in beauty, colour and harmony, which is common to all the Celtic races.
for this reason
From this reading Hence the early Irish heroes are frequently found renouncing advantages, worldly honour, and life itself, at the bidding of some imperative moral impulse.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Hence the early Irish heroes are frequently found renouncing advantages, worldly honour, and life itself, at the bidding of some imperative moral impulse.
the state of being honored
From this reading Hence the early Irish heroes are frequently found renouncing advantages, worldly honour, and life itself, at the bidding of some imperative moral impulse.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading Hence the early Irish heroes are frequently found renouncing advantages, worldly honour, and life itself, at the bidding of some imperative moral impulse.
an instinctive motive
From this reading Hence the early Irish heroes are frequently found renouncing advantages, worldly honour, and life itself, at the bidding of some imperative moral impulse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Celtic Mysticism In all Celtic literature there is recognisable a certain spirit which seems to be innate in the very character of the people, a spirit of mysticism and acknowledgment of the supernatural.
innateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneɪt/
not established by conditioning or learning
From this reading Celtic Mysticism In all Celtic literature there is recognisable a certain spirit which seems to be innate in the very character of the people, a spirit of mysticism and acknowledgment of the supernatural.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading They are the knights-errant of early European chivalry which was a much deeper and more real inspiration than the carefully cultivated artificial chivalry of centuries later.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading But with these characteristics we find in Ireland a spiritual beauty, a passion of self-sacrifice, unknown in Wales or Brittany.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading Hence the early Irish heroes are frequently found renouncing advantages, worldly honour, and life itself, at the bidding of some imperative moral impulse.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Celtic Mysticism In all Celtic literature there is recognisable a certain spirit which seems to be innate in the very character of the people, a spirit of mysticism and acknowledgment of the supernatural.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It carries with it a love of Nature, a delight in beauty, colour and harmony, which is common to all the Celtic races.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Hence the early Irish heroes are frequently found renouncing advantages, worldly honour, and life itself, at the bidding of some imperative moral impulse.
knights-errant
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From this reading They are the knights-errant of early European chivalry which was a much deeper and more real inspiration than the carefully cultivated artificial chivalry of centuries later.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading They are the knights-errant of early European chivalry which was a much deeper and more real inspiration than the carefully cultivated artificial chivalry of centuries later.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Hence the early Irish heroes are frequently found renouncing advantages, worldly honour, and life itself, at the bidding of some imperative moral impulse.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading Celtic Mysticism In all Celtic literature there is recognisable a certain spirit which seems to be innate in the very character of the people, a spirit of mysticism and acknowledgment of the supernatural.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It carries with it a love of Nature, a delight in beauty, colour and harmony, which is common to all the Celtic races.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading Hence the early Irish heroes are frequently found renouncing advantages, worldly honour, and life itself, at the bidding of some imperative moral impulse.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They are the knights-errant of early European chivalry which was a much deeper and more real inspiration than the carefully cultivated artificial chivalry of centuries later.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They are the knights-errant of early European chivalry which was a much deeper and more real inspiration than the carefully cultivated artificial chivalry of centuries later.
MysticismnounUS /ˈmɪstɪsɪzəm/
a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality
From this reading Celtic Mysticism In all Celtic literature there is recognisable a certain spirit which seems to be innate in the very character of the people, a spirit of mysticism and acknowledgment of the supernatural.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It carries with it a love of Nature, a delight in beauty, colour and harmony, which is common to all the Celtic races.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Celtic Mysticism In all Celtic literature there is recognisable a certain spirit which seems to be innate in the very character of the people, a spirit of mysticism and acknowledgment of the supernatural.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But with these characteristics we find in Ireland a spiritual beauty, a passion of self-sacrifice, unknown in Wales or Brittany.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading But with these characteristics we find in Ireland a spiritual beauty, a passion of self-sacrifice, unknown in Wales or Brittany.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Celtic Mysticism In all Celtic literature there is recognisable a certain spirit which seems to be innate in the very character of the people, a spirit of mysticism and acknowledgment of the supernatural.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading It carries with it a love of Nature, a delight in beauty, colour and harmony, which is common to all the Celtic races.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading They are the knights-errant of early European chivalry which was a much deeper and more real inspiration than the carefully cultivated artificial chivalry of centuries later.
recognisableadjective
capable of being recognized
From this reading Celtic Mysticism In all Celtic literature there is recognisable a certain spirit which seems to be innate in the very character of the people, a spirit of mysticism and acknowledgment of the supernatural.
renouncingverbUS /rɪˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “renounce” — give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
From this reading Hence the early Irish heroes are frequently found renouncing advantages, worldly honour, and life itself, at the bidding of some imperative moral impulse.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Celtic Mysticism In all Celtic literature there is recognisable a certain spirit which seems to be innate in the very character of the people, a spirit of mysticism and acknowledgment of the supernatural.
self-sacrificenoun
acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity
From this reading But with these characteristics we find in Ireland a spiritual beauty, a passion of self-sacrifice, unknown in Wales or Brittany.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Hence the early Irish heroes are frequently found renouncing advantages, worldly honour, and life itself, at the bidding of some imperative moral impulse.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Celtic Mysticism In all Celtic literature there is recognisable a certain spirit which seems to be innate in the very character of the people, a spirit of mysticism and acknowledgment of the supernatural.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading But with these characteristics we find in Ireland a spiritual beauty, a passion of self-sacrifice, unknown in Wales or Brittany.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading Celtic Mysticism In all Celtic literature there is recognisable a certain spirit which seems to be innate in the very character of the people, a spirit of mysticism and acknowledgment of the supernatural.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They are the knights-errant of early European chivalry which was a much deeper and more real inspiration than the carefully cultivated artificial chivalry of centuries later.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Celtic Mysticism In all Celtic literature there is recognisable a certain spirit which seems to be innate in the very character of the people, a spirit of mysticism and acknowledgment of the supernatural.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Celtic Mysticism In all Celtic literature there is recognisable a certain spirit which seems to be innate in the very character of the people, a spirit of mysticism and acknowledgment of the supernatural.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But with these characteristics we find in Ireland a spiritual beauty, a passion of self-sacrifice, unknown in Wales or Brittany.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are the knights-errant of early European chivalry which was a much deeper and more real inspiration than the carefully cultivated artificial chivalry of centuries later.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Celtic Mysticism In all Celtic literature there is recognisable a certain spirit which seems to be innate in the very character of the people, a spirit of mysticism and acknowledgment of the supernatural.
not known
From this reading But with these characteristics we find in Ireland a spiritual beauty, a passion of self-sacrifice, unknown in Wales or Brittany.
precisely as stated
From this reading Celtic Mysticism In all Celtic literature there is recognisable a certain spirit which seems to be innate in the very character of the people, a spirit of mysticism and acknowledgment of the supernatural.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading But with these characteristics we find in Ireland a spiritual beauty, a passion of self-sacrifice, unknown in Wales or Brittany.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They are the knights-errant of early European chivalry which was a much deeper and more real inspiration than the carefully cultivated artificial chivalry of centuries later.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But with these characteristics we find in Ireland a spiritual beauty, a passion of self-sacrifice, unknown in Wales or Brittany.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Celtic Mysticism In all Celtic literature there is recognisable a certain spirit which seems to be innate in the very character of the people, a spirit of mysticism and acknowledgment of the supernatural.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It carries with it a love of Nature, a delight in beauty, colour and harmony, which is common to all the Celtic races.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading Hence the early Irish heroes are frequently found renouncing advantages, worldly honour, and life itself, at the bidding of some imperative moral impulse.
