adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They sent for other doctors, but they could not cure him, nor could any one say what he was suffering from, beyond that he was wasting visibly before their eyes, and would certainly become a shadow and disappear in air unless he was healed and fattened and made visible.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading Said Mongan: In the days of long ago and the times that have disappeared for ever, there was one Fiachna Finn the son of Baltan, the son of Murchertach, the son of Muredach, the son of Eogan, the son of Neill.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading They sent for other doctors, but they could not cure him, nor could any one say what he was suffering from, beyond that he was wasting visibly before their eyes, and would certainly become a shadow and disappear in air unless he was healed and fattened and made visible.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Said Mongan: In the days of long ago and the times that have disappeared for ever, there was one Fiachna Finn the son of Baltan, the son of Murchertach, the son of Muredach, the son of Eogan, the son of Neill.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They sent for other doctors, but they could not cure him, nor could any one say what he was suffering from, beyond that he was wasting visibly before their eyes, and would certainly become a shadow and disappear in air unless he was healed and fattened and made visible.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was welcomed, and he stayed at the Court of Lochlann in great ease and in the midst of pleasures.
Baltan
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From this reading Said Mongan: In the days of long ago and the times that have disappeared for ever, there was one Fiachna Finn the son of Baltan, the son of Murchertach, the son of Muredach, the son of Eogan, the son of Neill.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He went from his own country when he was young, for he wished to see the land of Lochlann, and he knew that he would be welcomed by the king of that country, for Fiachna’s father and Eolgarg’s father had done deeds in common and were obliged to each other.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading They sent for other doctors, but they could not cure him, nor could any one say what he was suffering from, beyond that he was wasting visibly before their eyes, and would certainly become a shadow and disappear in air unless he was healed and fattened and made visible.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They sent for other doctors, but they could not cure him, nor could any one say what he was suffering from, beyond that he was wasting visibly before their eyes, and would certainly become a shadow and disappear in air unless he was healed and fattened and made visible.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading They sent for other doctors, but they could not cure him, nor could any one say what he was suffering from, beyond that he was wasting visibly before their eyes, and would certainly become a shadow and disappear in air unless he was healed and fattened and made visible.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They sent for other doctors, but they could not cure him, nor could any one say what he was suffering from, beyond that he was wasting visibly before their eyes, and would certainly become a shadow and disappear in air unless he was healed and fattened and made visible.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He went from his own country when he was young, for he wished to see the land of Lochlann, and he knew that he would be welcomed by the king of that country, for Fiachna’s father and Eolgarg’s father had done deeds in common and were obliged to each other.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading They sent for other doctors, but they could not cure him, nor could any one say what he was suffering from, beyond that he was wasting visibly before their eyes, and would certainly become a shadow and disappear in air unless he was healed and fattened and made visible.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading He went from his own country when he was young, for he wished to see the land of Lochlann, and he knew that he would be welcomed by the king of that country, for Fiachna’s father and Eolgarg’s father had done deeds in common and were obliged to each other.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It then happened that Eolgarg Mor fell sick and the doctors could not cure him.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He went from his own country when he was young, for he wished to see the land of Lochlann, and he knew that he would be welcomed by the king of that country, for Fiachna’s father and Eolgarg’s father had done deeds in common and were obliged to each other.
CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading He was welcomed, and he stayed at the Court of Lochlann in great ease and in the midst of pleasures.
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading It then happened that Eolgarg Mor fell sick and the doctors could not cure him.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Said Mongan: In the days of long ago and the times that have disappeared for ever, there was one Fiachna Finn the son of Baltan, the son of Murchertach, the son of Muredach, the son of Eogan, the son of Neill.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading He went from his own country when he was young, for he wished to see the land of Lochlann, and he knew that he would be welcomed by the king of that country, for Fiachna’s father and Eolgarg’s father had done deeds in common and were obliged to each other.
disappearverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading They sent for other doctors, but they could not cure him, nor could any one say what he was suffering from, beyond that he was wasting visibly before their eyes, and would certainly become a shadow and disappear in air unless he was healed and fattened and made visible.
disappearedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrd/
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Said Mongan: In the days of long ago and the times that have disappeared for ever, there was one Fiachna Finn the son of Baltan, the son of Murchertach, the son of Muredach, the son of Eogan, the son of Neill.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading It then happened that Eolgarg Mor fell sick and the doctors could not cure him.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He went from his own country when he was young, for he wished to see the land of Lochlann, and he knew that he would be welcomed by the king of that country, for Fiachna’s father and Eolgarg’s father had done deeds in common and were obliged to each other.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He went from his own country when he was young, for he wished to see the land of Lochlann, and he knew that he would be welcomed by the king of that country, for Fiachna’s father and Eolgarg’s father had done deeds in common and were obliged to each other.
easeverbUS /iːz/
move gently or carefully
From this reading He was welcomed, and he stayed at the Court of Lochlann in great ease and in the midst of pleasures.
Eogan
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From this reading Said Mongan: In the days of long ago and the times that have disappeared for ever, there was one Fiachna Finn the son of Baltan, the son of Murchertach, the son of Muredach, the son of Eogan, the son of Neill.
Eolgarg
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From this reading It then happened that Eolgarg Mor fell sick and the doctors could not cure him.
Eolgarg's
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From this reading He went from his own country when he was young, for he wished to see the land of Lochlann, and he knew that he would be welcomed by the king of that country, for Fiachna’s father and Eolgarg’s father had done deeds in common and were obliged to each other.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Said Mongan: In the days of long ago and the times that have disappeared for ever, there was one Fiachna Finn the son of Baltan, the son of Murchertach, the son of Muredach, the son of Eogan, the son of Neill.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading They sent for other doctors, but they could not cure him, nor could any one say what he was suffering from, beyond that he was wasting visibly before their eyes, and would certainly become a shadow and disappear in air unless he was healed and fattened and made visible.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He went from his own country when he was young, for he wished to see the land of Lochlann, and he knew that he would be welcomed by the king of that country, for Fiachna’s father and Eolgarg’s father had done deeds in common and were obliged to each other.
fattenedadjectiveUS /ˈfætənd/
(of market animals) made ready for market
From this reading They sent for other doctors, but they could not cure him, nor could any one say what he was suffering from, beyond that he was wasting visibly before their eyes, and would certainly become a shadow and disappear in air unless he was healed and fattened and made visible.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading It then happened that Eolgarg Mor fell sick and the doctors could not cure him.
Fiachna
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From this reading Said Mongan: In the days of long ago and the times that have disappeared for ever, there was one Fiachna Finn the son of Baltan, the son of Murchertach, the son of Muredach, the son of Eogan, the son of Neill.
Fiachna's
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From this reading He went from his own country when he was young, for he wished to see the land of Lochlann, and he knew that he would be welcomed by the king of that country, for Fiachna’s father and Eolgarg’s father had done deeds in common and were obliged to each other.
FinnnounUS /fɪn/
a native or inhabitant of Finland
From this reading Said Mongan: In the days of long ago and the times that have disappeared for ever, there was one Fiachna Finn the son of Baltan, the son of Murchertach, the son of Muredach, the son of Eogan, the son of Neill.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Said Mongan: In the days of long ago and the times that have disappeared for ever, there was one Fiachna Finn the son of Baltan, the son of Murchertach, the son of Muredach, the son of Eogan, the son of Neill.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He went from his own country when he was young, for he wished to see the land of Lochlann, and he knew that he would be welcomed by the king of that country, for Fiachna’s father and Eolgarg’s father had done deeds in common and were obliged to each other.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was welcomed, and he stayed at the Court of Lochlann in great ease and in the midst of pleasures.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He went from his own country when he was young, for he wished to see the land of Lochlann, and he knew that he would be welcomed by the king of that country, for Fiachna’s father and Eolgarg’s father had done deeds in common and were obliged to each other.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It then happened that Eolgarg Mor fell sick and the doctors could not cure him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Said Mongan: In the days of long ago and the times that have disappeared for ever, there was one Fiachna Finn the son of Baltan, the son of Murchertach, the son of Muredach, the son of Eogan, the son of Neill.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went from his own country when he was young, for he wished to see the land of Lochlann, and he knew that he would be welcomed by the king of that country, for Fiachna’s father and Eolgarg’s father had done deeds in common and were obliged to each other.
healedadjectiveUS /hiːld/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading They sent for other doctors, but they could not cure him, nor could any one say what he was suffering from, beyond that he was wasting visibly before their eyes, and would certainly become a shadow and disappear in air unless he was healed and fattened and made visible.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It then happened that Eolgarg Mor fell sick and the doctors could not cure him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He went from his own country when he was young, for he wished to see the land of Lochlann, and he knew that he would be welcomed by the king of that country, for Fiachna’s father and Eolgarg’s father had done deeds in common and were obliged to each other.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Said Mongan: In the days of long ago and the times that have disappeared for ever, there was one Fiachna Finn the son of Baltan, the son of Murchertach, the son of Muredach, the son of Eogan, the son of Neill.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It then happened that Eolgarg Mor fell sick and the doctors could not cure him.
kingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He went from his own country when he was young, for he wished to see the land of Lochlann, and he knew that he would be welcomed by the king of that country, for Fiachna’s father and Eolgarg’s father had done deeds in common and were obliged to each other.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He went from his own country when he was young, for he wished to see the land of Lochlann, and he knew that he would be welcomed by the king of that country, for Fiachna’s father and Eolgarg’s father had done deeds in common and were obliged to each other.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He went from his own country when he was young, for he wished to see the land of Lochlann, and he knew that he would be welcomed by the king of that country, for Fiachna’s father and Eolgarg’s father had done deeds in common and were obliged to each other.
Lochlann
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From this reading He went from his own country when he was young, for he wished to see the land of Lochlann, and he knew that he would be welcomed by the king of that country, for Fiachna’s father and Eolgarg’s father had done deeds in common and were obliged to each other.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 Said Mongan: In the days of long ago and the times that have disappeared for ever, there was one Fiachna Finn the son of Baltan, the son of Murchertach, the son of Muredach, the son of Eogan, the son of Neill.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They sent for other doctors, but they could not cure him, nor could any one say what he was suffering from, beyond that he was wasting visibly before their eyes, and would certainly become a shadow and disappear in air unless he was healed and fattened and made visible.
midstnounUS /mɪdst/
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading He was welcomed, and he stayed at the Court of Lochlann in great ease and in the midst of pleasures.
Mongan
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From this reading Said Mongan: In the days of long ago and the times that have disappeared for ever, there was one Fiachna Finn the son of Baltan, the son of Murchertach, the son of Muredach, the son of Eogan, the son of Neill.
Mor
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From this reading It then happened that Eolgarg Mor fell sick and the doctors could not cure him.
Murchertach
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From this reading Said Mongan: In the days of long ago and the times that have disappeared for ever, there was one Fiachna Finn the son of Baltan, the son of Murchertach, the son of Muredach, the son of Eogan, the son of Neill.
Muredach
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From this reading Said Mongan: In the days of long ago and the times that have disappeared for ever, there was one Fiachna Finn the son of Baltan, the son of Murchertach, the son of Muredach, the son of Eogan, the son of Neill.
Neill
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From this reading Said Mongan: In the days of long ago and the times that have disappeared for ever, there was one Fiachna Finn the son of Baltan, the son of Murchertach, the son of Muredach, the son of Eogan, the son of Neill.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading They sent for other doctors, but they could not cure him, nor could any one say what he was suffering from, beyond that he was wasting visibly before their eyes, and would certainly become a shadow and disappear in air unless he was healed and fattened and made visible.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It then happened that Eolgarg Mor fell sick and the doctors could not cure him.
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading He went from his own country when he was young, for he wished to see the land of Lochlann, and he knew that he would be welcomed by the king of that country, for Fiachna’s father and Eolgarg’s father had done deeds in common and were obliged to each other.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Said Mongan: In the days of long ago and the times that have disappeared for ever, there was one Fiachna Finn the son of Baltan, the son of Murchertach, the son of Muredach, the son of Eogan, the son of Neill.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Said Mongan: In the days of long ago and the times that have disappeared for ever, there was one Fiachna Finn the son of Baltan, the son of Murchertach, the son of Muredach, the son of Eogan, the son of Neill.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He went from his own country when he was young, for he wished to see the land of Lochlann, and he knew that he would be welcomed by the king of that country, for Fiachna’s father and Eolgarg’s father had done deeds in common and were obliged to each other.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He went from his own country when he was young, for he wished to see the land of Lochlann, and he knew that he would be welcomed by the king of that country, for Fiachna’s father and Eolgarg’s father had done deeds in common and were obliged to each other.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading He was welcomed, and he stayed at the Court of Lochlann in great ease and in the midst of pleasures.
SaidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Said Mongan: In the days of long ago and the times that have disappeared for ever, there was one Fiachna Finn the son of Baltan, the son of Murchertach, the son of Muredach, the son of Eogan, the son of Neill.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading They sent for other doctors, but they could not cure him, nor could any one say what he was suffering from, beyond that he was wasting visibly before their eyes, and would certainly become a shadow and disappear in air unless he was healed and fattened and made visible.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He went from his own country when he was young, for he wished to see the land of Lochlann, and he knew that he would be welcomed by the king of that country, for Fiachna’s father and Eolgarg’s father had done deeds in common and were obliged to each other.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading They sent for other doctors, but they could not cure him, nor could any one say what he was suffering from, beyond that he was wasting visibly before their eyes, and would certainly become a shadow and disappear in air unless he was healed and fattened and made visible.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading They sent for other doctors, but they could not cure him, nor could any one say what he was suffering from, beyond that he was wasting visibly before their eyes, and would certainly become a shadow and disappear in air unless he was healed and fattened and made visible.
sickadjectiveUS /sɪk/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading It then happened that Eolgarg Mor fell sick and the doctors could not cure him.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading Said Mongan: In the days of long ago and the times that have disappeared for ever, there was one Fiachna Finn the son of Baltan, the son of Murchertach, the son of Muredach, the son of Eogan, the son of Neill.
stayedverbUS /steɪd/
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He was welcomed, and he stayed at the Court of Lochlann in great ease and in the midst of pleasures.
sufferingnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/
a state of acute pain
From this reading They sent for other doctors, but they could not cure him, nor could any one say what he was suffering from, beyond that he was wasting visibly before their eyes, and would certainly become a shadow and disappear in air unless he was healed and fattened and made visible.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Said Mongan: In the days of long ago and the times that have disappeared for ever, there was one Fiachna Finn the son of Baltan, the son of Murchertach, the son of Muredach, the son of Eogan, the son of Neill.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Said Mongan: In the days of long ago and the times that have disappeared for ever, there was one Fiachna Finn the son of Baltan, the son of Murchertach, the son of Muredach, the son of Eogan, the son of Neill.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They sent for other doctors, but they could not cure him, nor could any one say what he was suffering from, beyond that he was wasting visibly before their eyes, and would certainly become a shadow and disappear in air unless he was healed and fattened and made visible.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It then happened that Eolgarg Mor fell sick and the doctors could not cure him.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Said Mongan: In the days of long ago and the times that have disappeared for ever, there was one Fiachna Finn the son of Baltan, the son of Murchertach, the son of Muredach, the son of Eogan, the son of Neill.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They sent for other doctors, but they could not cure him, nor could any one say what he was suffering from, beyond that he was wasting visibly before their eyes, and would certainly become a shadow and disappear in air unless he was healed and fattened and made visible.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Said Mongan: In the days of long ago and the times that have disappeared for ever, there was one Fiachna Finn the son of Baltan, the son of Murchertach, the son of Muredach, the son of Eogan, the son of Neill.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He went from his own country when he was young, for he wished to see the land of Lochlann, and he knew that he would be welcomed by the king of that country, for Fiachna’s father and Eolgarg’s father had done deeds in common and were obliged to each other.
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading They sent for other doctors, but they could not cure him, nor could any one say what he was suffering from, beyond that he was wasting visibly before their eyes, and would certainly become a shadow and disappear in air unless he was healed and fattened and made visible.
visibleadjectiveUS /ˈvɪzəbəl/
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading They sent for other doctors, but they could not cure him, nor could any one say what he was suffering from, beyond that he was wasting visibly before their eyes, and would certainly become a shadow and disappear in air unless he was healed and fattened and made visible.
visiblyadverbUS /ˈvɪzəbli/
in a visible manner
From this reading They sent for other doctors, but they could not cure him, nor could any one say what he was suffering from, beyond that he was wasting visibly before their eyes, and would certainly become a shadow and disappear in air unless he was healed and fattened and made visible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Said Mongan: In the days of long ago and the times that have disappeared for ever, there was one Fiachna Finn the son of Baltan, the son of Murchertach, the son of Muredach, the son of Eogan, the son of Neill.
wastingnounUS /ˈweɪstɪŋ/
any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
From this reading They sent for other doctors, but they could not cure him, nor could any one say what he was suffering from, beyond that he was wasting visibly before their eyes, and would certainly become a shadow and disappear in air unless he was healed and fattened and made visible.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading He went from his own country when he was young, for he wished to see the land of Lochlann, and he knew that he would be welcomed by the king of that country, for Fiachna’s father and Eolgarg’s father had done deeds in common and were obliged to each other.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went from his own country when he was young, for he wished to see the land of Lochlann, and he knew that he would be welcomed by the king of that country, for Fiachna’s father and Eolgarg’s father had done deeds in common and were obliged to each other.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He went from his own country when he was young, for he wished to see the land of Lochlann, and he knew that he would be welcomed by the king of that country, for Fiachna’s father and Eolgarg’s father had done deeds in common and were obliged to each other.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They sent for other doctors, but they could not cure him, nor could any one say what he was suffering from, beyond that he was wasting visibly before their eyes, and would certainly become a shadow and disappear in air unless he was healed and fattened and made visible.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He went from his own country when he was young, for he wished to see the land of Lochlann, and he knew that he would be welcomed by the king of that country, for Fiachna’s father and Eolgarg’s father had done deeds in common and were obliged to each other.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He went from his own country when he was young, for he wished to see the land of Lochlann, and he knew that he would be welcomed by the king of that country, for Fiachna’s father and Eolgarg’s father had done deeds in common and were obliged to each other.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He went from his own country when he was young, for he wished to see the land of Lochlann, and he knew that he would be welcomed by the king of that country, for Fiachna’s father and Eolgarg’s father had done deeds in common and were obliged to each other.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He went from his own country when he was young, for he wished to see the land of Lochlann, and he knew that he would be welcomed by the king of that country, for Fiachna’s father and Eolgarg’s father had done deeds in common and were obliged to each other.
