used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Owen Ledwith had a theory concerning the invasion of Ireland, which he began to expound that winter.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Since few know much more about the military art than the firing of a shotgun, he won the scorn of all except his daughter and Arthur Dillon.
(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 Since few know much more about the military art than the firing of a shotgun, he won the scorn of all except his daughter and Arthur Dillon.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading His theory held that a fleet of many ships might sail unquestioned from the unused harbors of the American coast, and land one hundred thousand armed men in Ireland, where a blow might be struck such as never had been yet in the good cause.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since few know much more about the military art than the firing of a shotgun, he won the scorn of all except his daughter and Arthur Dillon.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading His theory held that a fleet of many ships might sail unquestioned from the unused harbors of the American coast, and land one hundred thousand armed men in Ireland, where a blow might be struck such as never had been yet in the good cause.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Since few know much more about the military art than the firing of a shotgun, he won the scorn of all except his daughter and Arthur Dillon.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Since few know much more about the military art than the firing of a shotgun, he won the scorn of all except his daughter and Arthur Dillon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His theory held that a fleet of many ships might sail unquestioned from the unused harbors of the American coast, and land one hundred thousand armed men in Ireland, where a blow might be struck such as never had been yet in the good cause.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His theory held that a fleet of many ships might sail unquestioned from the unused harbors of the American coast, and land one hundred thousand armed men in Ireland, where a blow might be struck such as never had been yet in the good cause.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His theory held that a fleet of many ships might sail unquestioned from the unused harbors of the American coast, and land one hundred thousand armed men in Ireland, where a blow might be struck such as never had been yet in the good cause.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Owen Ledwith had a theory concerning the invasion of Ireland, which he began to expound that winter.
exhale hard
From this reading His theory held that a fleet of many ships might sail unquestioned from the unused harbors of the American coast, and land one hundred thousand armed men in Ireland, where a blow might be struck such as never had been yet in the good cause.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading His theory held that a fleet of many ships might sail unquestioned from the unused harbors of the American coast, and land one hundred thousand armed men in Ireland, where a blow might be struck such as never had been yet in the good cause.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading His theory held that a fleet of many ships might sail unquestioned from the unused harbors of the American coast, and land one hundred thousand armed men in Ireland, where a blow might be struck such as never had been yet in the good cause.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Owen Ledwith had a theory concerning the invasion of Ireland, which he began to expound that winter.
a female human offspring
From this reading Since few know much more about the military art than the firing of a shotgun, he won the scorn of all except his daughter and Arthur Dillon.
demonstrateverbUS /ˈdemənstreɪt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
Dillon
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From this reading Since few know much more about the military art than the firing of a shotgun, he won the scorn of all except his daughter and Arthur Dillon.
apart from; not including
From this reading Since few know much more about the military art than the firing of a shotgun, he won the scorn of all except his daughter and Arthur Dillon.
expoundverbUS /ɪkˈspaʊnd/
add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
From this reading Owen Ledwith had a theory concerning the invasion of Ireland, which he began to expound that winter.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Since few know much more about the military art than the firing of a shotgun, he won the scorn of all except his daughter and Arthur Dillon.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading Since few know much more about the military art than the firing of a shotgun, he won the scorn of all except his daughter and Arthur Dillon.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading His theory held that a fleet of many ships might sail unquestioned from the unused harbors of the American coast, and land one hundred thousand armed men in Ireland, where a blow might be struck such as never had been yet in the good cause.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading His theory held that a fleet of many ships might sail unquestioned from the unused harbors of the American coast, and land one hundred thousand armed men in Ireland, where a blow might be struck such as never had been yet in the good cause.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Owen Ledwith had a theory concerning the invasion of Ireland, which he began to expound that winter.
HANNIBALnounUS /ˈhænɪbəl/
general who commanded the Carthaginian army in the second Punic War; crossed the Alps and defeated the Romans but was recalled to defend Carthage and was defeated (247-182 BC)
From this reading THE HATE OF HANNIBAL.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
harborsnounUS /ˈhɑːrbərz/
plural of “harbor” — a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
From this reading His theory held that a fleet of many ships might sail unquestioned from the unused harbors of the American coast, and land one hundred thousand armed men in Ireland, where a blow might be struck such as never had been yet in the good cause.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading THE HATE OF HANNIBAL.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Owen Ledwith had a theory concerning the invasion of Ireland, which he began to expound that winter.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading His theory held that a fleet of many ships might sail unquestioned from the unused harbors of the American coast, and land one hundred thousand armed men in Ireland, where a blow might be struck such as never had been yet in the good cause.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Since few know much more about the military art than the firing of a shotgun, he won the scorn of all except his daughter and Arthur Dillon.
ten 10s
From this reading His theory held that a fleet of many ships might sail unquestioned from the unused harbors of the American coast, and land one hundred thousand armed men in Ireland, where a blow might be struck such as never had been yet in the good cause.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading Owen Ledwith had a theory concerning the invasion of Ireland, which he began to expound that winter.
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 Owen Ledwith had a theory concerning the invasion of Ireland, which he began to expound that winter.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
journalismnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/
newspapers and magazines collectively
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Since few know much more about the military art than the firing of a shotgun, he won the scorn of all except his daughter and Arthur Dillon.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading His theory held that a fleet of many ships might sail unquestioned from the unused harbors of the American coast, and land one hundred thousand armed men in Ireland, where a blow might be struck such as never had been yet in the good cause.
go away from a place
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
Ledwith
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From this reading Owen Ledwith had a theory concerning the invasion of Ireland, which he began to expound that winter.
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 His theory held that a fleet of many ships might sail unquestioned from the unused harbors of the American coast, and land one hundred thousand armed men in Ireland, where a blow might be struck such as never had been yet in the good cause.
the force of workers available
From this reading His theory held that a fleet of many ships might sail unquestioned from the unused harbors of the American coast, and land one hundred thousand armed men in Ireland, where a blow might be struck such as never had been yet in the good cause.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His theory held that a fleet of many ships might sail unquestioned from the unused harbors of the American coast, and land one hundred thousand armed men in Ireland, where a blow might be struck such as never had been yet in the good cause.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Since few know much more about the military art than the firing of a shotgun, he won the scorn of all except his daughter and Arthur Dillon.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Since few know much more about the military art than the firing of a shotgun, he won the scorn of all except his daughter and Arthur Dillon.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Since few know much more about the military art than the firing of a shotgun, he won the scorn of all except his daughter and Arthur Dillon.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading His theory held that a fleet of many ships might sail unquestioned from the unused harbors of the American coast, and land one hundred thousand armed men in Ireland, where a blow might be struck such as never had been yet in the good cause.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HATE OF HANNIBAL.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His theory held that a fleet of many ships might sail unquestioned from the unused harbors of the American coast, and land one hundred thousand armed men in Ireland, where a blow might be struck such as never had been yet in the good cause.
and nothing more
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading Owen Ledwith had a theory concerning the invasion of Ireland, which he began to expound that winter.
patriotsnounUS /ˈpeɪtriəts/
plural of “patriot” — one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Since few know much more about the military art than the firing of a shotgun, he won the scorn of all except his daughter and Arthur Dillon.
transport commercially
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading His theory held that a fleet of many ships might sail unquestioned from the unused harbors of the American coast, and land one hundred thousand armed men in Ireland, where a blow might be struck such as never had been yet in the good cause.
shotgunnounUS /ˈʃɑːtɡʌn/
firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges
From this reading Since few know much more about the military art than the firing of a shotgun, he won the scorn of all except his daughter and Arthur Dillon.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since few know much more about the military art than the firing of a shotgun, he won the scorn of all except his daughter and Arthur Dillon.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading His theory held that a fleet of many ships might sail unquestioned from the unused harbors of the American coast, and land one hundred thousand armed men in Ireland, where a blow might be struck such as never had been yet in the good cause.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading His theory held that a fleet of many ships might sail unquestioned from the unused harbors of the American coast, and land one hundred thousand armed men in Ireland, where a blow might be struck such as never had been yet in the good cause.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Since few know much more about the military art than the firing of a shotgun, he won the scorn of all except his daughter and Arthur Dillon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Owen Ledwith had a theory concerning the invasion of Ireland, which he began to expound that winter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HATE OF HANNIBAL.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Owen Ledwith had a theory concerning the invasion of Ireland, which he began to expound that winter.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading His theory held that a fleet of many ships might sail unquestioned from the unused harbors of the American coast, and land one hundred thousand armed men in Ireland, where a blow might be struck such as never had been yet in the good cause.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Owen Ledwith had a theory concerning the invasion of Ireland, which he began to expound that winter.
unquestionedadjectiveUS /ənˈkwestʃənd/
generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute
From this reading His theory held that a fleet of many ships might sail unquestioned from the unused harbors of the American coast, and land one hundred thousand armed men in Ireland, where a blow might be struck such as never had been yet in the good cause.
unusedadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːzd/
not yet used or soiled
From this reading His theory held that a fleet of many ships might sail unquestioned from the unused harbors of the American coast, and land one hundred thousand armed men in Ireland, where a blow might be struck such as never had been yet in the good cause.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
in or at the place that
From this reading His theory held that a fleet of many ships might sail unquestioned from the unused harbors of the American coast, and land one hundred thousand armed men in Ireland, where a blow might be struck such as never had been yet in the good cause.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Owen Ledwith had a theory concerning the invasion of Ireland, which he began to expound that winter.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Owen Ledwith had a theory concerning the invasion of Ireland, which he began to expound that winter.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Since few know much more about the military art than the firing of a shotgun, he won the scorn of all except his daughter and Arthur Dillon.
but in spite of that
From this reading His theory held that a fleet of many ships might sail unquestioned from the unused harbors of the American coast, and land one hundred thousand armed men in Ireland, where a blow might be struck such as never had been yet in the good cause.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading In order to demonstrate his theory Ledwith was willing to desert journalism, to fit out a small ship, and to sail into an Irish harbor from New York and back, without asking leave from any government; if only the money were supplied by the patriots to buy the ship and pay the sailors.
