used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading O Colum and monks of Christ, It is peace we are having this night: Sure, peace is a good thing, And I am glad with the gladness.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading O Colum and monks of Christ, It is peace we are having this night: Sure, peace is a good thing, And I am glad with the gladness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading O Colum and monks of Christ, It is peace we are having this night: Sure, peace is a good thing, And I am glad with the gladness.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading For it is one faith for man, And one for the living world, And no man is wiser than another— And none knoweth much.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading O Colum and monks of Christ, It is peace we are having this night: Sure, peace is a good thing, And I am glad with the gladness.
Bea'uil
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From this reading But cry _Bea’uil_!
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading None knoweth a better thing than this: The Sword, Love, Song, Honour, Sleep.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But cry _Bea’uil_!
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading We worship one God, Though ye call him Dè— And I say not, _O Dia_!
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading O Colum and monks of Christ, It is peace we are having this night: Sure, peace is a good thing, And I am glad with the gladness.
Colum
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From this reading O Colum and monks of Christ, It is peace we are having this night: Sure, peace is a good thing, And I am glad with the gladness.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading But cry _Bea’uil_!
DianounUS /ˈdiːə/
an intelligence agency of the United States in the Department of Defense; is responsible for providing intelligence in support of military planning and operations and weapons acquisition
From this reading We worship one God, Though ye call him Dè— And I say not, _O Dia_!
Dè
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From this reading We worship one God, Though ye call him Dè— And I say not, _O Dia_!
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading For it is one faith for man, And one for the living world, And no man is wiser than another— And none knoweth much.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For it is one faith for man, And one for the living world, And no man is wiser than another— And none knoweth much.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading O Colum and monks of Christ, It is peace we are having this night: Sure, peace is a good thing, And I am glad with the gladness.
gladnessnoun
experiencing joy and pleasure
From this reading O Colum and monks of Christ, It is peace we are having this night: Sure, peace is a good thing, And I am glad with the gladness.
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 We worship one God, Though ye call him Dè— And I say not, _O Dia_!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading O Colum and monks of Christ, It is peace we are having this night: Sure, peace is a good thing, And I am glad with the gladness.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading O Colum and monks of Christ, It is peace we are having this night: Sure, peace is a good thing, And I am glad with the gladness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We worship one God, Though ye call him Dè— And I say not, _O Dia_!
the state of being honored
From this reading None knoweth a better thing than this: The Sword, Love, Song, Honour, Sleep.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading O Colum and monks of Christ, It is peace we are having this night: Sure, peace is a good thing, And I am glad with the gladness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading O Colum and monks of Christ, It is peace we are having this night: Sure, peace is a good thing, And I am glad with the gladness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading O Colum and monks of Christ, It is peace we are having this night: Sure, peace is a good thing, And I am glad with the gladness.
knoweth
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From this reading For it is one faith for man, And one for the living world, And no man is wiser than another— And none knoweth much.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading For it is one faith for man, And one for the living world, And no man is wiser than another— And none knoweth much.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading None knoweth a better thing than this: The Sword, Love, Song, Honour, Sleep.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For it is one faith for man, And one for the living world, And no man is wiser than another— And none knoweth much.
monksnounUS /mʌŋks/
plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading O Colum and monks of Christ, It is peace we are having this night: Sure, peace is a good thing, And I am glad with the gladness.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For it is one faith for man, And one for the living world, And no man is wiser than another— And none knoweth much.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading O Colum and monks of Christ, It is peace we are having this night: Sure, peace is a good thing, And I am glad with the gladness.
not any; not one
From this reading For it is one faith for man, And one for the living world, And no man is wiser than another— And none knoweth much.
not one, and not any
From this reading For it is one faith for man, And one for the living world, And no man is wiser than another— And none knoweth much.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We worship one God, Though ye call him Dè— And I say not, _O Dia_!
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading O Colum and monks of Christ, It is peace we are having this night: Sure, peace is a good thing, And I am glad with the gladness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading O Colum and monks of Christ, It is peace we are having this night: Sure, peace is a good thing, And I am glad with the gladness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We worship one God, Though ye call him Dè— And I say not, _O Dia_!
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading O Colum and monks of Christ, It is peace we are having this night: Sure, peace is a good thing, And I am glad with the gladness.
express in words
From this reading We worship one God, Though ye call him Dè— And I say not, _O Dia_!
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading None knoweth a better thing than this: The Sword, Love, Song, Honour, Sleep.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading None knoweth a better thing than this: The Sword, Love, Song, Honour, Sleep.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading O Colum and monks of Christ, It is peace we are having this night: Sure, peace is a good thing, And I am glad with the gladness.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading None knoweth a better thing than this: The Sword, Love, Song, Honour, Sleep.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For it is one faith for man, And one for the living world, And no man is wiser than another— And none knoweth much.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading O Colum and monks of Christ, It is peace we are having this night: Sure, peace is a good thing, And I am glad with the gladness.
a special situation
From this reading O Colum and monks of Christ, It is peace we are having this night: Sure, peace is a good thing, And I am glad with the gladness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading O Colum and monks of Christ, It is peace we are having this night: Sure, peace is a good thing, And I am glad with the gladness.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading We worship one God, Though ye call him Dè— And I say not, _O Dia_!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading O Colum and monks of Christ, It is peace we are having this night: Sure, peace is a good thing, And I am glad with the gladness.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading For it is one faith for man, And one for the living world, And no man is wiser than another— And none knoweth much.
in the company of; together with
From this reading O Colum and monks of Christ, It is peace we are having this night: Sure, peace is a good thing, And I am glad with the gladness.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading For it is one faith for man, And one for the living world, And no man is wiser than another— And none knoweth much.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading We worship one God, Though ye call him Dè— And I say not, _O Dia_!
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading We worship one God, Though ye call him Dè— And I say not, _O Dia_!
