used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BRIAN GOES A CRUISING.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above the head of Bertraghboy Bay there was a swooping curve in the hill road.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When first he had ridden that road Brian had had a score of lusty men at his back; on the second occasion he had headed a hundred and four-score; but when he drew rein there a week after that fight at Claregalway bridge there was with him only old Turlough Wolf, and their horses were sorry skeletons like themselves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was at this same curve that Brian Buidh had first met the Dark Master, and it was here he had set that trap which had won him tribute for the Bird Daughter.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We are somewhat worse than when we twain started out together," laughed Brian bitterly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was at this same curve that Brian Buidh had first met the Dark Master, and it was here he had set that trap which had won him tribute for the Bird Daughter.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When first he had ridden that road Brian had had a score of lusty men at his back; on the second occasion he had headed a hundred and four-score; but when he drew rein there a week after that fight at Claregalway bridge there was with him only old Turlough Wolf, and their horses were sorry skeletons like themselves.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Above the head of Bertraghboy Bay there was a swooping curve in the hill road.
Bertraghboy
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From this reading Above the head of Bertraghboy Bay there was a swooping curve in the hill road.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading It was at this same curve that Brian Buidh had first met the Dark Master, and it was here he had set that trap which had won him tribute for the Bird Daughter.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading "We are somewhat worse than when we twain started out together," laughed Brian bitterly.
BRIAN
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From this reading BRIAN GOES A CRUISING.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading When first he had ridden that road Brian had had a score of lusty men at his back; on the second occasion he had headed a hundred and four-score; but when he drew rein there a week after that fight at Claregalway bridge there was with him only old Turlough Wolf, and their horses were sorry skeletons like themselves.
Buidh
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From this reading It was at this same curve that Brian Buidh had first met the Dark Master, and it was here he had set that trap which had won him tribute for the Bird Daughter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When first he had ridden that road Brian had had a score of lusty men at his back; on the second occasion he had headed a hundred and four-score; but when he drew rein there a week after that fight at Claregalway bridge there was with him only old Turlough Wolf, and their horses were sorry skeletons like themselves.
Claregalway
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From this reading When first he had ridden that road Brian had had a score of lusty men at his back; on the second occasion he had headed a hundred and four-score; but when he drew rein there a week after that fight at Claregalway bridge there was with him only old Turlough Wolf, and their horses were sorry skeletons like themselves.
CRUISINGverbUS /ˈkruːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading BRIAN GOES A CRUISING.
curvenounUS /kɜːrv/
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading Above the head of Bertraghboy Bay there was a swooping curve in the hill road.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was at this same curve that Brian Buidh had first met the Dark Master, and it was here he had set that trap which had won him tribute for the Bird Daughter.
a female human offspring
From this reading It was at this same curve that Brian Buidh had first met the Dark Master, and it was here he had set that trap which had won him tribute for the Bird Daughter.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading When first he had ridden that road Brian had had a score of lusty men at his back; on the second occasion he had headed a hundred and four-score; but when he drew rein there a week after that fight at Claregalway bridge there was with him only old Turlough Wolf, and their horses were sorry skeletons like themselves.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading When first he had ridden that road Brian had had a score of lusty men at his back; on the second occasion he had headed a hundred and four-score; but when he drew rein there a week after that fight at Claregalway bridge there was with him only old Turlough Wolf, and their horses were sorry skeletons like themselves.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was at this same curve that Brian Buidh had first met the Dark Master, and it was here he had set that trap which had won him tribute for the Bird Daughter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was at this same curve that Brian Buidh had first met the Dark Master, and it was here he had set that trap which had won him tribute for the Bird Daughter.
four-score
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From this reading When first he had ridden that road Brian had had a score of lusty men at his back; on the second occasion he had headed a hundred and four-score; but when he drew rein there a week after that fight at Claregalway bridge there was with him only old Turlough Wolf, and their horses were sorry skeletons like themselves.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading BRIAN GOES A CRUISING.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was at this same curve that Brian Buidh had first met the Dark Master, and it was here he had set that trap which had won him tribute for the Bird Daughter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was at this same curve that Brian Buidh had first met the Dark Master, and it was here he had set that trap which had won him tribute for the Bird Daughter.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Above the head of Bertraghboy Bay there was a swooping curve in the hill road.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading When first he had ridden that road Brian had had a score of lusty men at his back; on the second occasion he had headed a hundred and four-score; but when he drew rein there a week after that fight at Claregalway bridge there was with him only old Turlough Wolf, and their horses were sorry skeletons like themselves.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It was at this same curve that Brian Buidh had first met the Dark Master, and it was here he had set that trap which had won him tribute for the Bird Daughter.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Above the head of Bertraghboy Bay there was a swooping curve in the hill road.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was at this same curve that Brian Buidh had first met the Dark Master, and it was here he had set that trap which had won him tribute for the Bird Daughter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When first he had ridden that road Brian had had a score of lusty men at his back; on the second occasion he had headed a hundred and four-score; but when he drew rein there a week after that fight at Claregalway bridge there was with him only old Turlough Wolf, and their horses were sorry skeletons like themselves.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading When first he had ridden that road Brian had had a score of lusty men at his back; on the second occasion he had headed a hundred and four-score; but when he drew rein there a week after that fight at Claregalway bridge there was with him only old Turlough Wolf, and their horses were sorry skeletons like themselves.
ten 10s
From this reading When first he had ridden that road Brian had had a score of lusty men at his back; on the second occasion he had headed a hundred and four-score; but when he drew rein there a week after that fight at Claregalway bridge there was with him only old Turlough Wolf, and their horses were sorry skeletons like themselves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Above the head of Bertraghboy Bay there was a swooping curve in the hill road.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was at this same curve that Brian Buidh had first met the Dark Master, and it was here he had set that trap which had won him tribute for the Bird Daughter.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "We are somewhat worse than when we twain started out together," laughed Brian bitterly.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When first he had ridden that road Brian had had a score of lusty men at his back; on the second occasion he had headed a hundred and four-score; but when he drew rein there a week after that fight at Claregalway bridge there was with him only old Turlough Wolf, and their horses were sorry skeletons like themselves.
lustyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌsti/
vigorously passionate
From this reading When first he had ridden that road Brian had had a score of lusty men at his back; on the second occasion he had headed a hundred and four-score; but when he drew rein there a week after that fight at Claregalway bridge there was with him only old Turlough Wolf, and their horses were sorry skeletons like themselves.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It was at this same curve that Brian Buidh had first met the Dark Master, and it was here he had set that trap which had won him tribute for the Bird Daughter.
the force of workers available
From this reading When first he had ridden that road Brian had had a score of lusty men at his back; on the second occasion he had headed a hundred and four-score; but when he drew rein there a week after that fight at Claregalway bridge there was with him only old Turlough Wolf, and their horses were sorry skeletons like themselves.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading It was at this same curve that Brian Buidh had first met the Dark Master, and it was here he had set that trap which had won him tribute for the Bird Daughter.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading When first he had ridden that road Brian had had a score of lusty men at his back; on the second occasion he had headed a hundred and four-score; but when he drew rein there a week after that fight at Claregalway bridge there was with him only old Turlough Wolf, and their horses were sorry skeletons like themselves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Above the head of Bertraghboy Bay there was a swooping curve in the hill road.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When first he had ridden that road Brian had had a score of lusty men at his back; on the second occasion he had headed a hundred and four-score; but when he drew rein there a week after that fight at Claregalway bridge there was with him only old Turlough Wolf, and their horses were sorry skeletons like themselves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When first he had ridden that road Brian had had a score of lusty men at his back; on the second occasion he had headed a hundred and four-score; but when he drew rein there a week after that fight at Claregalway bridge there was with him only old Turlough Wolf, and their horses were sorry skeletons like themselves.
and nothing more
From this reading When first he had ridden that road Brian had had a score of lusty men at his back; on the second occasion he had headed a hundred and four-score; but when he drew rein there a week after that fight at Claregalway bridge there was with him only old Turlough Wolf, and their horses were sorry skeletons like themselves.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "We are somewhat worse than when we twain started out together," laughed Brian bitterly.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading When first he had ridden that road Brian had had a score of lusty men at his back; on the second occasion he had headed a hundred and four-score; but when he drew rein there a week after that fight at Claregalway bridge there was with him only old Turlough Wolf, and their horses were sorry skeletons like themselves.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading When first he had ridden that road Brian had had a score of lusty men at his back; on the second occasion he had headed a hundred and four-score; but when he drew rein there a week after that fight at Claregalway bridge there was with him only old Turlough Wolf, and their horses were sorry skeletons like themselves.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Above the head of Bertraghboy Bay there was a swooping curve in the hill road.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was at this same curve that Brian Buidh had first met the Dark Master, and it was here he had set that trap which had won him tribute for the Bird Daughter.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading When first he had ridden that road Brian had had a score of lusty men at his back; on the second occasion he had headed a hundred and four-score; but when he drew rein there a week after that fight at Claregalway bridge there was with him only old Turlough Wolf, and their horses were sorry skeletons like themselves.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading When first he had ridden that road Brian had had a score of lusty men at his back; on the second occasion he had headed a hundred and four-score; but when he drew rein there a week after that fight at Claregalway bridge there was with him only old Turlough Wolf, and their horses were sorry skeletons like themselves.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was at this same curve that Brian Buidh had first met the Dark Master, and it was here he had set that trap which had won him tribute for the Bird Daughter.
skeletonsnounUS /ˈskelətənz/
plural of “skeleton” — something reduced to its minimal form
From this reading When first he had ridden that road Brian had had a score of lusty men at his back; on the second occasion he had headed a hundred and four-score; but when he drew rein there a week after that fight at Claregalway bridge there was with him only old Turlough Wolf, and their horses were sorry skeletons like themselves.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "We are somewhat worse than when we twain started out together," laughed Brian bitterly.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading When first he had ridden that road Brian had had a score of lusty men at his back; on the second occasion he had headed a hundred and four-score; but when he drew rein there a week after that fight at Claregalway bridge there was with him only old Turlough Wolf, and their horses were sorry skeletons like themselves.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "We are somewhat worse than when we twain started out together," laughed Brian bitterly.
swoopingverbUS /ˈswuːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “swoop” — move down on as if in an attack
From this reading Above the head of Bertraghboy Bay there was a swooping curve in the hill road.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "We are somewhat worse than when we twain started out together," laughed Brian bitterly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was at this same curve that Brian Buidh had first met the Dark Master, and it was here he had set that trap which had won him tribute for the Bird Daughter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Above the head of Bertraghboy Bay there was a swooping curve in the hill road.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When first he had ridden that road Brian had had a score of lusty men at his back; on the second occasion he had headed a hundred and four-score; but when he drew rein there a week after that fight at Claregalway bridge there was with him only old Turlough Wolf, and their horses were sorry skeletons like themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading When first he had ridden that road Brian had had a score of lusty men at his back; on the second occasion he had headed a hundred and four-score; but when he drew rein there a week after that fight at Claregalway bridge there was with him only old Turlough Wolf, and their horses were sorry skeletons like themselves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Above the head of Bertraghboy Bay there was a swooping curve in the hill road.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was at this same curve that Brian Buidh had first met the Dark Master, and it was here he had set that trap which had won him tribute for the Bird Daughter.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "We are somewhat worse than when we twain started out together," laughed Brian bitterly.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading It was at this same curve that Brian Buidh had first met the Dark Master, and it was here he had set that trap which had won him tribute for the Bird Daughter.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading It was at this same curve that Brian Buidh had first met the Dark Master, and it was here he had set that trap which had won him tribute for the Bird Daughter.
Turlough
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From this reading When first he had ridden that road Brian had had a score of lusty men at his back; on the second occasion he had headed a hundred and four-score; but when he drew rein there a week after that fight at Claregalway bridge there was with him only old Turlough Wolf, and their horses were sorry skeletons like themselves.
twainnounUS /tweɪn/
two items of the same kind
From this reading "We are somewhat worse than when we twain started out together," laughed Brian bitterly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Above the head of Bertraghboy Bay there was a swooping curve in the hill road.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We are somewhat worse than when we twain started out together," laughed Brian bitterly.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading When first he had ridden that road Brian had had a score of lusty men at his back; on the second occasion he had headed a hundred and four-score; but when he drew rein there a week after that fight at Claregalway bridge there was with him only old Turlough Wolf, and their horses were sorry skeletons like themselves.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When first he had ridden that road Brian had had a score of lusty men at his back; on the second occasion he had headed a hundred and four-score; but when he drew rein there a week after that fight at Claregalway bridge there was with him only old Turlough Wolf, and their horses were sorry skeletons like themselves.
at the time that
From this reading When first he had ridden that road Brian had had a score of lusty men at his back; on the second occasion he had headed a hundred and four-score; but when he drew rein there a week after that fight at Claregalway bridge there was with him only old Turlough Wolf, and their horses were sorry skeletons like themselves.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was at this same curve that Brian Buidh had first met the Dark Master, and it was here he had set that trap which had won him tribute for the Bird Daughter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When first he had ridden that road Brian had had a score of lusty men at his back; on the second occasion he had headed a hundred and four-score; but when he drew rein there a week after that fight at Claregalway bridge there was with him only old Turlough Wolf, and their horses were sorry skeletons like themselves.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading When first he had ridden that road Brian had had a score of lusty men at his back; on the second occasion he had headed a hundred and four-score; but when he drew rein there a week after that fight at Claregalway bridge there was with him only old Turlough Wolf, and their horses were sorry skeletons like themselves.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading It was at this same curve that Brian Buidh had first met the Dark Master, and it was here he had set that trap which had won him tribute for the Bird Daughter.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading "We are somewhat worse than when we twain started out together," laughed Brian bitterly.
