Chapter II

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

From this reading Uileam shook like a leaf, and Art laughed, with his face still to Shira, for he had guessed his father's mind.

later than; following

From this reading “So be't, and----” “But there's this in it, I can look no clansmen nor kin in the face after telling it, so Art and Uileam must be out of the way first.”

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

From this reading “Faith!” said Niall Mor, “and that's an easy thing enough,” and he nodded to John-Without-Asking.

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

From this reading “So be't, and----” “But there's this in it, I can look no clansmen nor kin in the face after telling it, so Art and Uileam must be out of the way first.”

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading “So be't, and----” “But there's this in it, I can look no clansmen nor kin in the face after telling it, so Art and Uileam must be out of the way first.”

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

From this reading “So be't, and----” “But there's this in it, I can look no clansmen nor kin in the face after telling it, so Art and Uileam must be out of the way first.”

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From this reading “So be't, and----” “But there's this in it, I can look no clansmen nor kin in the face after telling it, so Art and Uileam must be out of the way first.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “So be't, and----” “But there's this in it, I can look no clansmen nor kin in the face after telling it, so Art and Uileam must be out of the way first.”

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “So be't, and----” “But there's this in it, I can look no clansmen nor kin in the face after telling it, so Art and Uileam must be out of the way first.”

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From this reading “So be't, and----” “But there's this in it, I can look no clansmen nor kin in the face after telling it, so Art and Uileam must be out of the way first.”

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading “Death, MacKellar?”

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading “Faith!” said Niall Mor, “and that's an easy thing enough,” and he nodded to John-Without-Asking.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading “Faith!” said Niall Mor, “and that's an easy thing enough,” and he nodded to John-Without-Asking.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading “So be't, and----” “But there's this in it, I can look no clansmen nor kin in the face after telling it, so Art and Uileam must be out of the way first.”

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading “Faith!” said Niall Mor, “and that's an easy thing enough,” and he nodded to John-Without-Asking.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Uileam shook like a leaf, and Art laughed, with his face still to Shira, for he had guessed his father's mind.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading “So be't, and----” “But there's this in it, I can look no clansmen nor kin in the face after telling it, so Art and Uileam must be out of the way first.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Uileam shook like a leaf, and Art laughed, with his face still to Shira, for he had guessed his father's mind.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading Uileam shook like a leaf, and Art laughed, with his face still to Shira, for he had guessed his father's mind.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Uileam shook like a leaf, and Art laughed, with his face still to Shira, for he had guessed his father's mind.

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

From this reading Uileam shook like a leaf, and Art laughed, with his face still to Shira, for he had guessed his father's mind.

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

From this reading Uileam shook like a leaf, and Art laughed, with his face still to Shira, for he had guessed his father's mind.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “So be't, and----” “But there's this in it, I can look no clansmen nor kin in the face after telling it, so Art and Uileam must be out of the way first.”

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

From this reading “So be't, and----” “But there's this in it, I can look no clansmen nor kin in the face after telling it, so Art and Uileam must be out of the way first.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “So be't, and----” “But there's this in it, I can look no clansmen nor kin in the face after telling it, so Art and Uileam must be out of the way first.”

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From this reading “Faith!” said Niall Mor, “and that's an easy thing enough,” and he nodded to John-Without-Asking.

a person having kinship with another or others

From this reading “So be't, and----” “But there's this in it, I can look no clansmen nor kin in the face after telling it, so Art and Uileam must be out of the way first.”

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading Uileam shook like a leaf, and Art laughed, with his face still to Shira, for he had guessed his father's mind.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Uileam shook like a leaf, and Art laughed, with his face still to Shira, for he had guessed his father's mind.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Uileam shook like a leaf, and Art laughed, with his face still to Shira, for he had guessed his father's mind.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “So be't, and----” “But there's this in it, I can look no clansmen nor kin in the face after telling it, so Art and Uileam must be out of the way first.”

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From this reading “Death, MacKellar?”

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Uileam shook like a leaf, and Art laughed, with his face still to Shira, for he had guessed his father's mind.

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From this reading “Faith!” said Niall Mor, “and that's an easy thing enough,” and he nodded to John-Without-Asking.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “So be't, and----” “But there's this in it, I can look no clansmen nor kin in the face after telling it, so Art and Uileam must be out of the way first.”

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From this reading “Faith!” said Niall Mor, “and that's an easy thing enough,” and he nodded to John-Without-Asking.

not any; not one

From this reading “So be't, and----” “But there's this in it, I can look no clansmen nor kin in the face after telling it, so Art and Uileam must be out of the way first.”

inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding

From this reading “Faith!” said Niall Mor, “and that's an easy thing enough,” and he nodded to John-Without-Asking.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading “So be't, and----” “But there's this in it, I can look no clansmen nor kin in the face after telling it, so Art and Uileam must be out of the way first.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “So be't, and----” “But there's this in it, I can look no clansmen nor kin in the face after telling it, so Art and Uileam must be out of the way first.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “So be't, and----” “But there's this in it, I can look no clansmen nor kin in the face after telling it, so Art and Uileam must be out of the way first.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Faith!” said Niall Mor, “and that's an easy thing enough,” and he nodded to John-Without-Asking.

Identical; not different.

From this reading “That same.”

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From this reading Uileam shook like a leaf, and Art laughed, with his face still to Shira, for he had guessed his father's mind.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading Uileam shook like a leaf, and Art laughed, with his face still to Shira, for he had guessed his father's mind.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “So be't, and----” “But there's this in it, I can look no clansmen nor kin in the face after telling it, so Art and Uileam must be out of the way first.”

not in physical motion

From this reading Uileam shook like a leaf, and Art laughed, with his face still to Shira, for he had guessed his father's mind.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading “So be't, and----” “But there's this in it, I can look no clansmen nor kin in the face after telling it, so Art and Uileam must be out of the way first.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “That same.”

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From this reading “Faith!” said Niall Mor, “and that's an easy thing enough,” and he nodded to John-Without-Asking.

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

From this reading “So be't, and----” “But there's this in it, I can look no clansmen nor kin in the face after telling it, so Art and Uileam must be out of the way first.”

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From this reading “So be't, and----” “But there's this in it, I can look no clansmen nor kin in the face after telling it, so Art and Uileam must be out of the way first.”

a special situation

From this reading “Faith!” said Niall Mor, “and that's an easy thing enough,” and he nodded to John-Without-Asking.

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

From this reading “So be't, and----” “But there's this in it, I can look no clansmen nor kin in the face after telling it, so Art and Uileam must be out of the way first.”

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

From this reading Uileam shook like a leaf, and Art laughed, with his face still to Shira, for he had guessed his father's mind.

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

From this reading “So be't, and----” “But there's this in it, I can look no clansmen nor kin in the face after telling it, so Art and Uileam must be out of the way first.”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “So be't, and----” “But there's this in it, I can look no clansmen nor kin in the face after telling it, so Art and Uileam must be out of the way first.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading Uileam shook like a leaf, and Art laughed, with his face still to Shira, for he had guessed his father's mind.