AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Leprecaun without a pot of gold is like a rose without perfume, a bird without a wing, or an inside without an outside.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading They considered that the Philosopher had treated them badly, that his action was mischievous and unneighbourly, and that until they were adequately compensated for their loss both of treasure and dignity, no conditions other than those of enmity could exist between their people and the little house in the pine wood.
adequatelyadverbUS /ˈædəkwətli/
in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
From this reading They considered that the Philosopher had treated them badly, that his action was mischievous and unneighbourly, and that until they were adequately compensated for their loss both of treasure and dignity, no conditions other than those of enmity could exist between their people and the little house in the pine wood.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Not alone, therefore, was their righteous vengeance nullified, but the crock of gold which had taken their community many thousands of years to amass was stolen.
amassverbUS /əˈmæs/
collect or gather
From this reading Not alone, therefore, was their righteous vengeance nullified, but the crock of gold which had taken their community many thousands of years to amass was stolen.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A Leprecaun without a pot of gold is like a rose without perfume, a bird without a wing, or an inside without an outside.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They considered that the Philosopher had treated them badly, that his action was mischievous and unneighbourly, and that until they were adequately compensated for their loss both of treasure and dignity, no conditions other than those of enmity could exist between their people and the little house in the pine wood.
badlyadverbUS /ˈbædli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading They considered that the Philosopher had treated them badly, that his action was mischievous and unneighbourly, and that until they were adequately compensated for their loss both of treasure and dignity, no conditions other than those of enmity could exist between their people and the little house in the pine wood.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading In stealing Meehawl’s property they were quite within their rights because their bird had undoubtedly been slain by his cat.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In stealing Meehawl’s property they were quite within their rights because their bird had undoubtedly been slain by his cat.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading They considered that the Philosopher had treated them badly, that his action was mischievous and unneighbourly, and that until they were adequately compensated for their loss both of treasure and dignity, no conditions other than those of enmity could exist between their people and the little house in the pine wood.
birdnounUS /bɜːrd/
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading In stealing Meehawl’s property they were quite within their rights because their bird had undoubtedly been slain by his cat.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading They considered that the Philosopher had treated them badly, that his action was mischievous and unneighbourly, and that until they were adequately compensated for their loss both of treasure and dignity, no conditions other than those of enmity could exist between their people and the little house in the pine wood.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not alone, therefore, was their righteous vengeance nullified, but the crock of gold which had taken their community many thousands of years to amass was stolen.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In stealing Meehawl’s property they were quite within their rights because their bird had undoubtedly been slain by his cat.
catnounUS /kæt/
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading In stealing Meehawl’s property they were quite within their rights because their bird had undoubtedly been slain by his cat.
Cloca
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From this reading It so happened that the Leprecauns of Gort na Cloca Mora were not thankful to the Philosopher for having sent Meehawl MacMurrachu to their field.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading Not alone, therefore, was their righteous vengeance nullified, but the crock of gold which had taken their community many thousands of years to amass was stolen.
compensatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpənseɪtəd/
receiving or eligible for compensation
From this reading They considered that the Philosopher had treated them badly, that his action was mischievous and unneighbourly, and that until they were adequately compensated for their loss both of treasure and dignity, no conditions other than those of enmity could exist between their people and the little house in the pine wood.
conditionsnounUS /kənˈdɪʃənz/
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading They considered that the Philosopher had treated them badly, that his action was mischievous and unneighbourly, and that until they were adequately compensated for their loss both of treasure and dignity, no conditions other than those of enmity could exist between their people and the little house in the pine wood.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading They considered that the Philosopher had treated them badly, that his action was mischievous and unneighbourly, and that until they were adequately compensated for their loss both of treasure and dignity, no conditions other than those of enmity could exist between their people and the little house in the pine wood.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They considered that the Philosopher had treated them badly, that his action was mischievous and unneighbourly, and that until they were adequately compensated for their loss both of treasure and dignity, no conditions other than those of enmity could exist between their people and the little house in the pine wood.
crocknounUS /krɑːk/
a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink
From this reading Not alone, therefore, was their righteous vengeance nullified, but the crock of gold which had taken their community many thousands of years to amass was stolen.
dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading They considered that the Philosopher had treated them badly, that his action was mischievous and unneighbourly, and that until they were adequately compensated for their loss both of treasure and dignity, no conditions other than those of enmity could exist between their people and the little house in the pine wood.
enmitynounUS /ˈenməti/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading They considered that the Philosopher had treated them badly, that his action was mischievous and unneighbourly, and that until they were adequately compensated for their loss both of treasure and dignity, no conditions other than those of enmity could exist between their people and the little house in the pine wood.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading They considered that the Philosopher had treated them badly, that his action was mischievous and unneighbourly, and that until they were adequately compensated for their loss both of treasure and dignity, no conditions other than those of enmity could exist between their people and the little house in the pine wood.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading It so happened that the Leprecauns of Gort na Cloca Mora were not thankful to the Philosopher for having sent Meehawl MacMurrachu to their field.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It so happened that the Leprecauns of Gort na Cloca Mora were not thankful to the Philosopher for having sent Meehawl MacMurrachu to their field.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading Not alone, therefore, was their righteous vengeance nullified, but the crock of gold which had taken their community many thousands of years to amass was stolen.
Gort
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From this reading It so happened that the Leprecauns of Gort na Cloca Mora were not thankful to the Philosopher for having sent Meehawl MacMurrachu to their field.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In stealing Meehawl’s property they were quite within their rights because their bird had undoubtedly been slain by his cat.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It so happened that the Leprecauns of Gort na Cloca Mora were not thankful to the Philosopher for having sent Meehawl MacMurrachu to their field.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It so happened that the Leprecauns of Gort na Cloca Mora were not thankful to the Philosopher for having sent Meehawl MacMurrachu to their field.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In stealing Meehawl’s property they were quite within their rights because their bird had undoubtedly been slain by his cat.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They considered that the Philosopher had treated them badly, that his action was mischievous and unneighbourly, and that until they were adequately compensated for their loss both of treasure and dignity, no conditions other than those of enmity could exist between their people and the little house in the pine wood.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In stealing Meehawl’s property they were quite within their rights because their bird had undoubtedly been slain by his cat.
insideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading A Leprecaun without a pot of gold is like a rose without perfume, a bird without a wing, or an inside without an outside.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Leprecaun without a pot of gold is like a rose without perfume, a bird without a wing, or an inside without an outside.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It so happened that the Leprecauns of Gort na Cloca Mora were not thankful to the Philosopher for having sent Meehawl MacMurrachu to their field.
Leprecaun
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From this reading A Leprecaun without a pot of gold is like a rose without perfume, a bird without a wing, or an inside without an outside.
Leprecauns
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From this reading It so happened that the Leprecauns of Gort na Cloca Mora were not thankful to the Philosopher for having sent Meehawl MacMurrachu to their field.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A Leprecaun without a pot of gold is like a rose without perfume, a bird without a wing, or an inside without an outside.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They considered that the Philosopher had treated them badly, that his action was mischievous and unneighbourly, and that until they were adequately compensated for their loss both of treasure and dignity, no conditions other than those of enmity could exist between their people and the little house in the pine wood.
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading They considered that the Philosopher had treated them badly, that his action was mischievous and unneighbourly, and that until they were adequately compensated for their loss both of treasure and dignity, no conditions other than those of enmity could exist between their people and the little house in the pine wood.
MacMurrachu
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From this reading It so happened that the Leprecauns of Gort na Cloca Mora were not thankful to the Philosopher for having sent Meehawl MacMurrachu to their field.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 Not alone, therefore, was their righteous vengeance nullified, but the crock of gold which had taken their community many thousands of years to amass was stolen.
Meehawl
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From this reading It so happened that the Leprecauns of Gort na Cloca Mora were not thankful to the Philosopher for having sent Meehawl MacMurrachu to their field.
Meehawl's
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From this reading In stealing Meehawl’s property they were quite within their rights because their bird had undoubtedly been slain by his cat.
mischievousadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
naughtily or annoyingly playful
From this reading They considered that the Philosopher had treated them badly, that his action was mischievous and unneighbourly, and that until they were adequately compensated for their loss both of treasure and dignity, no conditions other than those of enmity could exist between their people and the little house in the pine wood.
Mora
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From this reading It so happened that the Leprecauns of Gort na Cloca Mora were not thankful to the Philosopher for having sent Meehawl MacMurrachu to their field.
nanounUS /nɑː/
a silvery soft waxy metallic element of the alkali metal group
From this reading It so happened that the Leprecauns of Gort na Cloca Mora were not thankful to the Philosopher for having sent Meehawl MacMurrachu to their field.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading They considered that the Philosopher had treated them badly, that his action was mischievous and unneighbourly, and that until they were adequately compensated for their loss both of treasure and dignity, no conditions other than those of enmity could exist between their people and the little house in the pine wood.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It so happened that the Leprecauns of Gort na Cloca Mora were not thankful to the Philosopher for having sent Meehawl MacMurrachu to their field.
nullifiedadjectiveUS /ˈnʌləfaɪd/
deprived of legal force
From this reading Not alone, therefore, was their righteous vengeance nullified, but the crock of gold which had taken their community many thousands of years to amass was stolen.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It so happened that the Leprecauns of Gort na Cloca Mora were not thankful to the Philosopher for having sent Meehawl MacMurrachu to their field.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A Leprecaun without a pot of gold is like a rose without perfume, a bird without a wing, or an inside without an outside.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They considered that the Philosopher had treated them badly, that his action was mischievous and unneighbourly, and that until they were adequately compensated for their loss both of treasure and dignity, no conditions other than those of enmity could exist between their people and the little house in the pine wood.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading A Leprecaun without a pot of gold is like a rose without perfume, a bird without a wing, or an inside without an outside.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading They considered that the Philosopher had treated them badly, that his action was mischievous and unneighbourly, and that until they were adequately compensated for their loss both of treasure and dignity, no conditions other than those of enmity could exist between their people and the little house in the pine wood.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading A Leprecaun without a pot of gold is like a rose without perfume, a bird without a wing, or an inside without an outside.
PhilosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading It so happened that the Leprecauns of Gort na Cloca Mora were not thankful to the Philosopher for having sent Meehawl MacMurrachu to their field.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading They considered that the Philosopher had treated them badly, that his action was mischievous and unneighbourly, and that until they were adequately compensated for their loss both of treasure and dignity, no conditions other than those of enmity could exist between their people and the little house in the pine wood.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading A Leprecaun without a pot of gold is like a rose without perfume, a bird without a wing, or an inside without an outside.
propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading In stealing Meehawl’s property they were quite within their rights because their bird had undoubtedly been slain by his cat.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading In stealing Meehawl’s property they were quite within their rights because their bird had undoubtedly been slain by his cat.
righteousadjectiveUS /ˈraɪtʃəs/
characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
From this reading Not alone, therefore, was their righteous vengeance nullified, but the crock of gold which had taken their community many thousands of years to amass was stolen.
rightsnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading In stealing Meehawl’s property they were quite within their rights because their bird had undoubtedly been slain by his cat.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading A Leprecaun without a pot of gold is like a rose without perfume, a bird without a wing, or an inside without an outside.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading It so happened that the Leprecauns of Gort na Cloca Mora were not thankful to the Philosopher for having sent Meehawl MacMurrachu to their field.
slainnounUS /sleɪn/
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading In stealing Meehawl’s property they were quite within their rights because their bird had undoubtedly been slain by his cat.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It so happened that the Leprecauns of Gort na Cloca Mora were not thankful to the Philosopher for having sent Meehawl MacMurrachu to their field.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading In stealing Meehawl’s property they were quite within their rights because their bird had undoubtedly been slain by his cat.
stolenverbUS /ˈstoʊlən/
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading Not alone, therefore, was their righteous vengeance nullified, but the crock of gold which had taken their community many thousands of years to amass was stolen.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Not alone, therefore, was their righteous vengeance nullified, but the crock of gold which had taken their community many thousands of years to amass was stolen.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They considered that the Philosopher had treated them badly, that his action was mischievous and unneighbourly, and that until they were adequately compensated for their loss both of treasure and dignity, no conditions other than those of enmity could exist between their people and the little house in the pine wood.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading It so happened that the Leprecauns of Gort na Cloca Mora were not thankful to the Philosopher for having sent Meehawl MacMurrachu to their field.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It so happened that the Leprecauns of Gort na Cloca Mora were not thankful to the Philosopher for having sent Meehawl MacMurrachu to their field.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It so happened that the Leprecauns of Gort na Cloca Mora were not thankful to the Philosopher for having sent Meehawl MacMurrachu to their field.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It so happened that the Leprecauns of Gort na Cloca Mora were not thankful to the Philosopher for having sent Meehawl MacMurrachu to their field.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They considered that the Philosopher had treated them badly, that his action was mischievous and unneighbourly, and that until they were adequately compensated for their loss both of treasure and dignity, no conditions other than those of enmity could exist between their people and the little house in the pine wood.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Not alone, therefore, was their righteous vengeance nullified, but the crock of gold which had taken their community many thousands of years to amass was stolen.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In stealing Meehawl’s property they were quite within their rights because their bird had undoubtedly been slain by his cat.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading They considered that the Philosopher had treated them badly, that his action was mischievous and unneighbourly, and that until they were adequately compensated for their loss both of treasure and dignity, no conditions other than those of enmity could exist between their people and the little house in the pine wood.
thousandsnounUS /ˈθaʊzəndz/
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Not alone, therefore, was their righteous vengeance nullified, but the crock of gold which had taken their community many thousands of years to amass was stolen.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It so happened that the Leprecauns of Gort na Cloca Mora were not thankful to the Philosopher for having sent Meehawl MacMurrachu to their field.
treasurenounUS /ˈtreʒər/
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading They considered that the Philosopher had treated them badly, that his action was mischievous and unneighbourly, and that until they were adequately compensated for their loss both of treasure and dignity, no conditions other than those of enmity could exist between their people and the little house in the pine wood.
treatedadjectiveUS /ˈtriːtɪd/
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading They considered that the Philosopher had treated them badly, that his action was mischievous and unneighbourly, and that until they were adequately compensated for their loss both of treasure and dignity, no conditions other than those of enmity could exist between their people and the little house in the pine wood.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading In stealing Meehawl’s property they were quite within their rights because their bird had undoubtedly been slain by his cat.
unneighbourlyadjective
not exhibiting the qualities expected in a friendly neighbor
From this reading They considered that the Philosopher had treated them badly, that his action was mischievous and unneighbourly, and that until they were adequately compensated for their loss both of treasure and dignity, no conditions other than those of enmity could exist between their people and the little house in the pine wood.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They considered that the Philosopher had treated them badly, that his action was mischievous and unneighbourly, and that until they were adequately compensated for their loss both of treasure and dignity, no conditions other than those of enmity could exist between their people and the little house in the pine wood.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading Not alone, therefore, was their righteous vengeance nullified, but the crock of gold which had taken their community many thousands of years to amass was stolen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not alone, therefore, was their righteous vengeance nullified, but the crock of gold which had taken their community many thousands of years to amass was stolen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It so happened that the Leprecauns of Gort na Cloca Mora were not thankful to the Philosopher for having sent Meehawl MacMurrachu to their field.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not alone, therefore, was their righteous vengeance nullified, but the crock of gold which had taken their community many thousands of years to amass was stolen.
wingnounUS /wɪŋ/
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading A Leprecaun without a pot of gold is like a rose without perfume, a bird without a wing, or an inside without an outside.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading In stealing Meehawl’s property they were quite within their rights because their bird had undoubtedly been slain by his cat.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A Leprecaun without a pot of gold is like a rose without perfume, a bird without a wing, or an inside without an outside.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading They considered that the Philosopher had treated them badly, that his action was mischievous and unneighbourly, and that until they were adequately compensated for their loss both of treasure and dignity, no conditions other than those of enmity could exist between their people and the little house in the pine wood.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Not alone, therefore, was their righteous vengeance nullified, but the crock of gold which had taken their community many thousands of years to amass was stolen.
