Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading The incident, however, which occurred to him on his way to keep the assignation, produced in his mind a vague apprehension which he could not shake off.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Mere physical courage was no bar against the influence of such superstitions; many a man was a slave to them who never knew fear of a human or tangible enemy.

(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 To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading They constituted an important part of the popular belief! for the history of ghosts and fairies, and omens, was, in general, the only kind of lore in which the people were educated; thanks to the sapient traditions of their forefathers.

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

From this reading In the mean time young Lamh Laudher felt little suspicion that the stolen interview between him and Ellen Neil was known.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading The incident, however, which occurred to him on his way to keep the assignation, produced in his mind a vague apprehension which he could not shake off.

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

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

a secret rendezvous (especially between lovers)

From this reading The incident, however, which occurred to him on his way to keep the assignation, produced in his mind a vague apprehension which he could not shake off.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading Mere physical courage was no bar against the influence of such superstitions; many a man was a slave to them who never knew fear of a human or tangible enemy.

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

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading They constituted an important part of the popular belief! for the history of ghosts and fairies, and omens, was, in general, the only kind of lore in which the people were educated; thanks to the sapient traditions of their forefathers.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading In the mean time young Lamh Laudher felt little suspicion that the stolen interview between him and Ellen Neil was known.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

carefully weighed

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading They constituted an important part of the popular belief! for the history of ghosts and fairies, and omens, was, in general, the only kind of lore in which the people were educated; thanks to the sapient traditions of their forefathers.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The incident, however, which occurred to him on his way to keep the assignation, produced in his mind a vague apprehension which he could not shake off.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Mere physical courage was no bar against the influence of such superstitions; many a man was a slave to them who never knew fear of a human or tangible enemy.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading They constituted an important part of the popular belief! for the history of ghosts and fairies, and omens, was, in general, the only kind of lore in which the people were educated; thanks to the sapient traditions of their forefathers.

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From this reading In the mean time young Lamh Laudher felt little suspicion that the stolen interview between him and Ellen Neil was known.

an opposing military force

From this reading Mere physical courage was no bar against the influence of such superstitions; many a man was a slave to them who never knew fear of a human or tangible enemy.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading They constituted an important part of the popular belief! for the history of ghosts and fairies, and omens, was, in general, the only kind of lore in which the people were educated; thanks to the sapient traditions of their forefathers.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading In the mean time young Lamh Laudher felt little suspicion that the stolen interview between him and Ellen Neil was known.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They constituted an important part of the popular belief! for the history of ghosts and fairies, and omens, was, in general, the only kind of lore in which the people were educated; thanks to the sapient traditions of their forefathers.

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

plural of “forefather” — the founder of a family

From this reading They constituted an important part of the popular belief! for the history of ghosts and fairies, and omens, was, in general, the only kind of lore in which the people were educated; thanks to the sapient traditions of their forefathers.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading They constituted an important part of the popular belief! for the history of ghosts and fairies, and omens, was, in general, the only kind of lore in which the people were educated; thanks to the sapient traditions of their forefathers.

plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading They constituted an important part of the popular belief! for the history of ghosts and fairies, and omens, was, in general, the only kind of lore in which the people were educated; thanks to the sapient traditions of their forefathers.

the act of departing

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

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

From this reading The incident, however, which occurred to him on his way to keep the assignation, produced in his mind a vague apprehension which he could not shake off.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

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

From this reading In the mean time young Lamh Laudher felt little suspicion that the stolen interview between him and Ellen Neil was known.

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

From this reading The incident, however, which occurred to him on his way to keep the assignation, produced in his mind a vague apprehension which he could not shake off.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading They constituted an important part of the popular belief! for the history of ghosts and fairies, and omens, was, in general, the only kind of lore in which the people were educated; thanks to the sapient traditions of their forefathers.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The incident, however, which occurred to him on his way to keep the assignation, produced in his mind a vague apprehension which he could not shake off.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Mere physical courage was no bar against the influence of such superstitions; many a man was a slave to them who never knew fear of a human or tangible enemy.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

of great significance or value

From this reading They constituted an important part of the popular belief! for the history of ghosts and fairies, and omens, was, in general, the only kind of lore in which the people were educated; thanks to the sapient traditions of their forefathers.

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

From this reading In the mean time young Lamh Laudher felt little suspicion that the stolen interview between him and Ellen Neil was known.

a single distinct event

From this reading The incident, however, which occurred to him on his way to keep the assignation, produced in his mind a vague apprehension which he could not shake off.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Mere physical courage was no bar against the influence of such superstitions; many a man was a slave to them who never knew fear of a human or tangible enemy.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading In the mean time young Lamh Laudher felt little suspicion that the stolen interview between him and Ellen Neil was known.

a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

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

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

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

From this reading The incident, however, which occurred to him on his way to keep the assignation, produced in his mind a vague apprehension which he could not shake off.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading They constituted an important part of the popular belief! for the history of ghosts and fairies, and omens, was, in general, the only kind of lore in which the people were educated; thanks to the sapient traditions of their forefathers.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Mere physical courage was no bar against the influence of such superstitions; many a man was a slave to them who never knew fear of a human or tangible enemy.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading In the mean time young Lamh Laudher felt little suspicion that the stolen interview between him and Ellen Neil was known.

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From this reading In the mean time young Lamh Laudher felt little suspicion that the stolen interview between him and Ellen Neil was known.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the mean time young Lamh Laudher felt little suspicion that the stolen interview between him and Ellen Neil was known.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In the mean time young Lamh Laudher felt little suspicion that the stolen interview between him and Ellen Neil was known.

knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote

From this reading They constituted an important part of the popular belief! for the history of ghosts and fairies, and omens, was, in general, the only kind of lore in which the people were educated; thanks to the sapient traditions of their forefathers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Mere physical courage was no bar against the influence of such superstitions; many a man was a slave to them who never knew fear of a human or tangible enemy.

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 Mere physical courage was no bar against the influence of such superstitions; many a man was a slave to them who never knew fear of a human or tangible enemy.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading In the mean time young Lamh Laudher felt little suspicion that the stolen interview between him and Ellen Neil was known.

come together

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Mere physical courage was no bar against the influence of such superstitions; many a man was a slave to them who never knew fear of a human or tangible enemy.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The incident, however, which occurred to him on his way to keep the assignation, produced in his mind a vague apprehension which he could not shake off.

uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

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From this reading In the mean time young Lamh Laudher felt little suspicion that the stolen interview between him and Ellen Neil was known.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

not any; not one

From this reading Mere physical courage was no bar against the influence of such superstitions; many a man was a slave to them who never knew fear of a human or tangible enemy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The incident, however, which occurred to him on his way to keep the assignation, produced in his mind a vague apprehension which he could not shake off.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading The incident, however, which occurred to him on his way to keep the assignation, produced in his mind a vague apprehension which he could not shake off.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

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

From this reading The incident, however, which occurred to him on his way to keep the assignation, produced in his mind a vague apprehension which he could not shake off.

a sign of something about to happen

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

plural of “omen” — a sign of something about to happen

From this reading They constituted an important part of the popular belief! for the history of ghosts and fairies, and omens, was, in general, the only kind of lore in which the people were educated; thanks to the sapient traditions of their forefathers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The incident, however, which occurred to him on his way to keep the assignation, produced in his mind a vague apprehension which he could not shake off.

and nothing more

From this reading They constituted an important part of the popular belief! for the history of ghosts and fairies, and omens, was, in general, the only kind of lore in which the people were educated; thanks to the sapient traditions of their forefathers.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mere physical courage was no bar against the influence of such superstitions; many a man was a slave to them who never knew fear of a human or tangible enemy.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading They constituted an important part of the popular belief! for the history of ghosts and fairies, and omens, was, in general, the only kind of lore in which the people were educated; thanks to the sapient traditions of their forefathers.

the local environment

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading They constituted an important part of the popular belief! for the history of ghosts and fairies, and omens, was, in general, the only kind of lore in which the people were educated; thanks to the sapient traditions of their forefathers.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading Mere physical courage was no bar against the influence of such superstitions; many a man was a slave to them who never knew fear of a human or tangible enemy.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading They constituted an important part of the popular belief! for the history of ghosts and fairies, and omens, was, in general, the only kind of lore in which the people were educated; thanks to the sapient traditions of their forefathers.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

bring forth or yield

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading The incident, however, which occurred to him on his way to keep the assignation, produced in his mind a vague apprehension which he could not shake off.

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From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

acutely insightful and wise

From this reading They constituted an important part of the popular belief! for the history of ghosts and fairies, and omens, was, in general, the only kind of lore in which the people were educated; thanks to the sapient traditions of their forefathers.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading The incident, however, which occurred to him on his way to keep the assignation, produced in his mind a vague apprehension which he could not shake off.

a person who is owned by someone

From this reading Mere physical courage was no bar against the influence of such superstitions; many a man was a slave to them who never knew fear of a human or tangible enemy.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading In the mean time young Lamh Laudher felt little suspicion that the stolen interview between him and Ellen Neil was known.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Mere physical courage was no bar against the influence of such superstitions; many a man was a slave to them who never knew fear of a human or tangible enemy.

plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

From this reading Mere physical courage was no bar against the influence of such superstitions; many a man was a slave to them who never knew fear of a human or tangible enemy.

required or under orders

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading In the mean time young Lamh Laudher felt little suspicion that the stolen interview between him and Ellen Neil was known.

perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch

From this reading Mere physical courage was no bar against the influence of such superstitions; many a man was a slave to them who never knew fear of a human or tangible enemy.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading They constituted an important part of the popular belief! for the history of ghosts and fairies, and omens, was, in general, the only kind of lore in which the people were educated; thanks to the sapient traditions of their forefathers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the mean time young Lamh Laudher felt little suspicion that the stolen interview between him and Ellen Neil was known.

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

From this reading In the mean time young Lamh Laudher felt little suspicion that the stolen interview between him and Ellen Neil was known.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They constituted an important part of the popular belief! for the history of ghosts and fairies, and omens, was, in general, the only kind of lore in which the people were educated; thanks to the sapient traditions of their forefathers.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Mere physical courage was no bar against the influence of such superstitions; many a man was a slave to them who never knew fear of a human or tangible enemy.

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

From this reading They constituted an important part of the popular belief! for the history of ghosts and fairies, and omens, was, in general, the only kind of lore in which the people were educated; thanks to the sapient traditions of their forefathers.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In the mean time young Lamh Laudher felt little suspicion that the stolen interview between him and Ellen Neil was known.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

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

From this reading The incident, however, which occurred to him on his way to keep the assignation, produced in his mind a vague apprehension which he could not shake off.

plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading They constituted an important part of the popular belief! for the history of ghosts and fairies, and omens, was, in general, the only kind of lore in which the people were educated; thanks to the sapient traditions of their forefathers.

an old word for “to”

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading The incident, however, which occurred to him on his way to keep the assignation, produced in his mind a vague apprehension which he could not shake off.

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

From this reading In the mean time young Lamh Laudher felt little suspicion that the stolen interview between him and Ellen Neil was known.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The incident, however, which occurred to him on his way to keep the assignation, produced in his mind a vague apprehension which he could not shake off.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading They constituted an important part of the popular belief! for the history of ghosts and fairies, and omens, was, in general, the only kind of lore in which the people were educated; thanks to the sapient traditions of their forefathers.

at the time that

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

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

From this reading The incident, however, which occurred to him on his way to keep the assignation, produced in his mind a vague apprehension which he could not shake off.

which person or people

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading To meet a red-haired woman, when going on any business of importance, was considered at all times a bad omen, as it is in the country parts of Ireland unto this day; but to meet a female familiar with forbidden powers, as Nell M'Collum was supposed to be, never failed to produce fear and misgiving in those who met her.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading In the mean time young Lamh Laudher felt little suspicion that the stolen interview between him and Ellen Neil was known.