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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He has given up the many scenes of his _Creadeamh agus Gorta_, and has written a play in one scene, which, as it can be staged without much trouble, has already been played in several places.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Among the other plays in Irish acted during the year Father Dineen’s _Tobar Draoidheachta_ is probably the best.

third-person singular of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading One admires its _naïveté_ as much as anything else.

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From this reading He has given up the many scenes of his _Creadeamh agus Gorta_, and has written a play in one scene, which, as it can be staged without much trouble, has already been played in several places.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading He has given up the many scenes of his _Creadeamh agus Gorta_, and has written a play in one scene, which, as it can be staged without much trouble, has already been played in several places.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the other plays in Irish acted during the year Father Dineen’s _Tobar Draoidheachta_ is probably the best.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He has given up the many scenes of his _Creadeamh agus Gorta_, and has written a play in one scene, which, as it can be staged without much trouble, has already been played in several places.

any thing at all

From this reading One admires its _naïveté_ as much as anything else.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He has given up the many scenes of his _Creadeamh agus Gorta_, and has written a play in one scene, which, as it can be staged without much trouble, has already been played in several places.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He has given up the many scenes of his _Creadeamh agus Gorta_, and has written a play in one scene, which, as it can be staged without much trouble, has already been played in several places.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He has given up the many scenes of his _Creadeamh agus Gorta_, and has written a play in one scene, which, as it can be staged without much trouble, has already been played in several places.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Among the other plays in Irish acted during the year Father Dineen’s _Tobar Draoidheachta_ is probably the best.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When they return the good lover is carrying it by the heels, and modestly compares it to a lame jackass.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading He has given up the many scenes of his _Creadeamh agus Gorta_, and has written a play in one scene, which, as it can be staged without much trouble, has already been played in several places.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading When they return the good lover is carrying it by the heels, and modestly compares it to a lame jackass.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Father Dineen, who, no doubt, remembers how Finn mac Cumhal when a child was put in a field to catch hares and keep him out of mischief, has sent the rival lovers of his play when he wanted them off the scene for a moment, to catch a hare that has crossed the stage.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Father Dineen, who, no doubt, remembers how Finn mac Cumhal when a child was put in a field to catch hares and keep him out of mischief, has sent the rival lovers of his play when he wanted them off the scene for a moment, to catch a hare that has crossed the stage.

plural of “compare” — qualities that are comparable

From this reading When they return the good lover is carrying it by the heels, and modestly compares it to a lame jackass.

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From this reading He has given up the many scenes of his _Creadeamh agus Gorta_, and has written a play in one scene, which, as it can be staged without much trouble, has already been played in several places.

placed crosswise

From this reading Father Dineen, who, no doubt, remembers how Finn mac Cumhal when a child was put in a field to catch hares and keep him out of mischief, has sent the rival lovers of his play when he wanted them off the scene for a moment, to catch a hare that has crossed the stage.

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From this reading Father Dineen, who, no doubt, remembers how Finn mac Cumhal when a child was put in a field to catch hares and keep him out of mischief, has sent the rival lovers of his play when he wanted them off the scene for a moment, to catch a hare that has crossed the stage.

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From this reading Father Dineen, who, no doubt, remembers how Finn mac Cumhal when a child was put in a field to catch hares and keep him out of mischief, has sent the rival lovers of his play when he wanted them off the scene for a moment, to catch a hare that has crossed the stage.

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From this reading Among the other plays in Irish acted during the year Father Dineen’s _Tobar Draoidheachta_ is probably the best.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Father Dineen, who, no doubt, remembers how Finn mac Cumhal when a child was put in a field to catch hares and keep him out of mischief, has sent the rival lovers of his play when he wanted them off the scene for a moment, to catch a hare that has crossed the stage.

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From this reading Among the other plays in Irish acted during the year Father Dineen’s _Tobar Draoidheachta_ is probably the best.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Among the other plays in Irish acted during the year Father Dineen’s _Tobar Draoidheachta_ is probably the best.

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From this reading One admires its _naïveté_ as much as anything else.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Among the other plays in Irish acted during the year Father Dineen’s _Tobar Draoidheachta_ is probably the best.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Father Dineen, who, no doubt, remembers how Finn mac Cumhal when a child was put in a field to catch hares and keep him out of mischief, has sent the rival lovers of his play when he wanted them off the scene for a moment, to catch a hare that has crossed the stage.

a native or inhabitant of Finland

From this reading Father Dineen, who, no doubt, remembers how Finn mac Cumhal when a child was put in a field to catch hares and keep him out of mischief, has sent the rival lovers of his play when he wanted them off the scene for a moment, to catch a hare that has crossed the stage.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Father Dineen, who, no doubt, remembers how Finn mac Cumhal when a child was put in a field to catch hares and keep him out of mischief, has sent the rival lovers of his play when he wanted them off the scene for a moment, to catch a hare that has crossed the stage.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He has given up the many scenes of his _Creadeamh agus Gorta_, and has written a play in one scene, which, as it can be staged without much trouble, has already been played in several places.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading When they return the good lover is carrying it by the heels, and modestly compares it to a lame jackass.

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From this reading He has given up the many scenes of his _Creadeamh agus Gorta_, and has written a play in one scene, which, as it can be staged without much trouble, has already been played in several places.

swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes

From this reading Father Dineen, who, no doubt, remembers how Finn mac Cumhal when a child was put in a field to catch hares and keep him out of mischief, has sent the rival lovers of his play when he wanted them off the scene for a moment, to catch a hare that has crossed the stage.

plural of “hare” — swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes

From this reading Father Dineen, who, no doubt, remembers how Finn mac Cumhal when a child was put in a field to catch hares and keep him out of mischief, has sent the rival lovers of his play when he wanted them off the scene for a moment, to catch a hare that has crossed the stage.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He has given up the many scenes of his _Creadeamh agus Gorta_, and has written a play in one scene, which, as it can be staged without much trouble, has already been played in several places.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He has given up the many scenes of his _Creadeamh agus Gorta_, and has written a play in one scene, which, as it can be staged without much trouble, has already been played in several places.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading When they return the good lover is carrying it by the heels, and modestly compares it to a lame jackass.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Father Dineen, who, no doubt, remembers how Finn mac Cumhal when a child was put in a field to catch hares and keep him out of mischief, has sent the rival lovers of his play when he wanted them off the scene for a moment, to catch a hare that has crossed the stage.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He has given up the many scenes of his _Creadeamh agus Gorta_, and has written a play in one scene, which, as it can be staged without much trouble, has already been played in several places.

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From this reading Father Dineen, who, no doubt, remembers how Finn mac Cumhal when a child was put in a field to catch hares and keep him out of mischief, has sent the rival lovers of his play when he wanted them off the scene for a moment, to catch a hare that has crossed the stage.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Among the other plays in Irish acted during the year Father Dineen’s _Tobar Draoidheachta_ is probably the best.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading Among the other plays in Irish acted during the year Father Dineen’s _Tobar Draoidheachta_ is probably the best.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Among the other plays in Irish acted during the year Father Dineen’s _Tobar Draoidheachta_ is probably the best.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He has given up the many scenes of his _Creadeamh agus Gorta_, and has written a play in one scene, which, as it can be staged without much trouble, has already been played in several places.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading One admires its _naïveté_ as much as anything else.

a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

From this reading When they return the good lover is carrying it by the heels, and modestly compares it to a lame jackass.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Father Dineen, who, no doubt, remembers how Finn mac Cumhal when a child was put in a field to catch hares and keep him out of mischief, has sent the rival lovers of his play when he wanted them off the scene for a moment, to catch a hare that has crossed the stage.

someone who doesn't understand what is going on

From this reading When they return the good lover is carrying it by the heels, and modestly compares it to a lame jackass.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading When they return the good lover is carrying it by the heels, and modestly compares it to a lame jackass.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Father Dineen, who, no doubt, remembers how Finn mac Cumhal when a child was put in a field to catch hares and keep him out of mischief, has sent the rival lovers of his play when he wanted them off the scene for a moment, to catch a hare that has crossed the stage.

a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric

From this reading Father Dineen, who, no doubt, remembers how Finn mac Cumhal when a child was put in a field to catch hares and keep him out of mischief, has sent the rival lovers of his play when he wanted them off the scene for a moment, to catch a hare that has crossed the stage.

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 He has given up the many scenes of his _Creadeamh agus Gorta_, and has written a play in one scene, which, as it can be staged without much trouble, has already been played in several places.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading Father Dineen, who, no doubt, remembers how Finn mac Cumhal when a child was put in a field to catch hares and keep him out of mischief, has sent the rival lovers of his play when he wanted them off the scene for a moment, to catch a hare that has crossed the stage.

with modesty; in a modest manner

From this reading When they return the good lover is carrying it by the heels, and modestly compares it to a lame jackass.

a particular point in time

From this reading Father Dineen, who, no doubt, remembers how Finn mac Cumhal when a child was put in a field to catch hares and keep him out of mischief, has sent the rival lovers of his play when he wanted them off the scene for a moment, to catch a hare that has crossed the stage.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He has given up the many scenes of his _Creadeamh agus Gorta_, and has written a play in one scene, which, as it can be staged without much trouble, has already been played in several places.

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From this reading One admires its _naïveté_ as much as anything else.

not any; not one

From this reading Father Dineen, who, no doubt, remembers how Finn mac Cumhal when a child was put in a field to catch hares and keep him out of mischief, has sent the rival lovers of his play when he wanted them off the scene for a moment, to catch a hare that has crossed the stage.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He has given up the many scenes of his _Creadeamh agus Gorta_, and has written a play in one scene, which, as it can be staged without much trouble, has already been played in several places.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Father Dineen, who, no doubt, remembers how Finn mac Cumhal when a child was put in a field to catch hares and keep him out of mischief, has sent the rival lovers of his play when he wanted them off the scene for a moment, to catch a hare that has crossed the stage.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He has given up the many scenes of his _Creadeamh agus Gorta_, and has written a play in one scene, which, as it can be staged without much trouble, has already been played in several places.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Among the other plays in Irish acted during the year Father Dineen’s _Tobar Draoidheachta_ is probably the best.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Father Dineen, who, no doubt, remembers how Finn mac Cumhal when a child was put in a field to catch hares and keep him out of mischief, has sent the rival lovers of his play when he wanted them off the scene for a moment, to catch a hare that has crossed the stage.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He has given up the many scenes of his _Creadeamh agus Gorta_, and has written a play in one scene, which, as it can be staged without much trouble, has already been played in several places.

participate in games or sport

From this reading He has given up the many scenes of his _Creadeamh agus Gorta_, and has written a play in one scene, which, as it can be staged without much trouble, has already been played in several places.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading He has given up the many scenes of his _Creadeamh agus Gorta_, and has written a play in one scene, which, as it can be staged without much trouble, has already been played in several places.

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading Among the other plays in Irish acted during the year Father Dineen’s _Tobar Draoidheachta_ is probably the best.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Among the other plays in Irish acted during the year Father Dineen’s _Tobar Draoidheachta_ is probably the best.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Father Dineen, who, no doubt, remembers how Finn mac Cumhal when a child was put in a field to catch hares and keep him out of mischief, has sent the rival lovers of his play when he wanted them off the scene for a moment, to catch a hare that has crossed the stage.

third-person singular of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Father Dineen, who, no doubt, remembers how Finn mac Cumhal when a child was put in a field to catch hares and keep him out of mischief, has sent the rival lovers of his play when he wanted them off the scene for a moment, to catch a hare that has crossed the stage.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading When they return the good lover is carrying it by the heels, and modestly compares it to a lame jackass.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading Father Dineen, who, no doubt, remembers how Finn mac Cumhal when a child was put in a field to catch hares and keep him out of mischief, has sent the rival lovers of his play when he wanted them off the scene for a moment, to catch a hare that has crossed the stage.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading He has given up the many scenes of his _Creadeamh agus Gorta_, and has written a play in one scene, which, as it can be staged without much trouble, has already been played in several places.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading He has given up the many scenes of his _Creadeamh agus Gorta_, and has written a play in one scene, which, as it can be staged without much trouble, has already been played in several places.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Father Dineen, who, no doubt, remembers how Finn mac Cumhal when a child was put in a field to catch hares and keep him out of mischief, has sent the rival lovers of his play when he wanted them off the scene for a moment, to catch a hare that has crossed the stage.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading He has given up the many scenes of his _Creadeamh agus Gorta_, and has written a play in one scene, which, as it can be staged without much trouble, has already been played in several places.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Father Dineen, who, no doubt, remembers how Finn mac Cumhal when a child was put in a field to catch hares and keep him out of mischief, has sent the rival lovers of his play when he wanted them off the scene for a moment, to catch a hare that has crossed the stage.

written for or performed on the stage

From this reading He has given up the many scenes of his _Creadeamh agus Gorta_, and has written a play in one scene, which, as it can be staged without much trouble, has already been played in several places.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Father Dineen, who, no doubt, remembers how Finn mac Cumhal when a child was put in a field to catch hares and keep him out of mischief, has sent the rival lovers of his play when he wanted them off the scene for a moment, to catch a hare that has crossed the stage.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Among the other plays in Irish acted during the year Father Dineen’s _Tobar Draoidheachta_ is probably the best.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Father Dineen, who, no doubt, remembers how Finn mac Cumhal when a child was put in a field to catch hares and keep him out of mischief, has sent the rival lovers of his play when he wanted them off the scene for a moment, to catch a hare that has crossed the stage.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When they return the good lover is carrying it by the heels, and modestly compares it to a lame jackass.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Father Dineen, who, no doubt, remembers how Finn mac Cumhal when a child was put in a field to catch hares and keep him out of mischief, has sent the rival lovers of his play when he wanted them off the scene for a moment, to catch a hare that has crossed the stage.

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From this reading Among the other plays in Irish acted during the year Father Dineen’s _Tobar Draoidheachta_ is probably the best.

a source of difficulty

From this reading He has given up the many scenes of his _Creadeamh agus Gorta_, and has written a play in one scene, which, as it can be staged without much trouble, has already been played in several places.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He has given up the many scenes of his _Creadeamh agus Gorta_, and has written a play in one scene, which, as it can be staged without much trouble, has already been played in several places.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Father Dineen, who, no doubt, remembers how Finn mac Cumhal when a child was put in a field to catch hares and keep him out of mischief, has sent the rival lovers of his play when he wanted them off the scene for a moment, to catch a hare that has crossed the stage.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Father Dineen, who, no doubt, remembers how Finn mac Cumhal when a child was put in a field to catch hares and keep him out of mischief, has sent the rival lovers of his play when he wanted them off the scene for a moment, to catch a hare that has crossed the stage.

at the time that

From this reading Father Dineen, who, no doubt, remembers how Finn mac Cumhal when a child was put in a field to catch hares and keep him out of mischief, has sent the rival lovers of his play when he wanted them off the scene for a moment, to catch a hare that has crossed the stage.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He has given up the many scenes of his _Creadeamh agus Gorta_, and has written a play in one scene, which, as it can be staged without much trouble, has already been played in several places.

which person or people

From this reading Father Dineen, who, no doubt, remembers how Finn mac Cumhal when a child was put in a field to catch hares and keep him out of mischief, has sent the rival lovers of his play when he wanted them off the scene for a moment, to catch a hare that has crossed the stage.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He has given up the many scenes of his _Creadeamh agus Gorta_, and has written a play in one scene, which, as it can be staged without much trouble, has already been played in several places.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading He has given up the many scenes of his _Creadeamh agus Gorta_, and has written a play in one scene, which, as it can be staged without much trouble, has already been played in several places.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Among the other plays in Irish acted during the year Father Dineen’s _Tobar Draoidheachta_ is probably the best.