used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading More than half a century ago Lady Charlotte Guest gave _The Mabinogion_ to English readers in the form which, probably, will ever most delight them.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
in the past
From this reading More than half a century ago Lady Charlotte Guest gave _The Mabinogion_ to English readers in the form which, probably, will ever most delight them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Red Book of Hergest, from which _The Mabinogion_ are taken, is a collection of tales and poems written during the fourteenth century.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Some of the Mabinogion in it have been reconstructed in Norman and Crusading times, but they contain reminiscences of a more distant period, often but half understood by the later story-teller.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
CelticadjectiveUS /ˈseltɪk/
relating to or characteristic of the Celts
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
a period of 100 years
From this reading More than half a century ago Lady Charlotte Guest gave _The Mabinogion_ to English readers in the form which, probably, will ever most delight them.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading More than half a century ago Lady Charlotte Guest gave _The Mabinogion_ to English readers in the form which, probably, will ever most delight them.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading The Red Book of Hergest, from which _The Mabinogion_ are taken, is a collection of tales and poems written during the fourteenth century.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Some of the Mabinogion in it have been reconstructed in Norman and Crusading times, but they contain reminiscences of a more distant period, often but half understood by the later story-teller.
CrusadingverbUS /kruːˈseɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “crusade” — exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
From this reading Some of the Mabinogion in it have been reconstructed in Norman and Crusading times, but they contain reminiscences of a more distant period, often but half understood by the later story-teller.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading More than half a century ago Lady Charlotte Guest gave _The Mabinogion_ to English readers in the form which, probably, will ever most delight them.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Some of the Mabinogion in it have been reconstructed in Norman and Crusading times, but they contain reminiscences of a more distant period, often but half understood by the later story-teller.
put on clothes
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The Red Book of Hergest, from which _The Mabinogion_ are taken, is a collection of tales and poems written during the fourteenth century.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading More than half a century ago Lady Charlotte Guest gave _The Mabinogion_ to English readers in the form which, probably, will ever most delight them.
evadesverbUS /ɪˈveɪdz/
third-person singular of “evade” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
at any time
From this reading More than half a century ago Lady Charlotte Guest gave _The Mabinogion_ to English readers in the form which, probably, will ever most delight them.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading More than half a century ago Lady Charlotte Guest gave _The Mabinogion_ to English readers in the form which, probably, will ever most delight them.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
set up or found
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
fourteenthadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the thirteenth in position
From this reading The Red Book of Hergest, from which _The Mabinogion_ are taken, is a collection of tales and poems written during the fourteenth century.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Red Book of Hergest, from which _The Mabinogion_ are taken, is a collection of tales and poems written during the fourteenth century.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading More than half a century ago Lady Charlotte Guest gave _The Mabinogion_ to English readers in the form which, probably, will ever most delight them.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading More than half a century ago Lady Charlotte Guest gave _The Mabinogion_ to English readers in the form which, probably, will ever most delight them.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading More than half a century ago Lady Charlotte Guest gave _The Mabinogion_ to English readers in the form which, probably, will ever most delight them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Some of the Mabinogion in it have been reconstructed in Norman and Crusading times, but they contain reminiscences of a more distant period, often but half understood by the later story-teller.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
Hergest
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From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading More than half a century ago Lady Charlotte Guest gave _The Mabinogion_ to English readers in the form which, probably, will ever most delight them.
INTRODUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading INTRODUCTION.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Some of the Mabinogion in it have been reconstructed in Norman and Crusading times, but they contain reminiscences of a more distant period, often but half understood by the later story-teller.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading More than half a century ago Lady Charlotte Guest gave _The Mabinogion_ to English readers in the form which, probably, will ever most delight them.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Some of the Mabinogion in it have been reconstructed in Norman and Crusading times, but they contain reminiscences of a more distant period, often but half understood by the later story-teller.
Mabinogion
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From this reading More than half a century ago Lady Charlotte Guest gave _The Mabinogion_ to English readers in the form which, probably, will ever most delight them.
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 Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than half a century ago Lady Charlotte Guest gave _The Mabinogion_ to English readers in the form which, probably, will ever most delight them.
used to form the superlative
From this reading More than half a century ago Lady Charlotte Guest gave _The Mabinogion_ to English readers in the form which, probably, will ever most delight them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
narrating
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From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading Some of the Mabinogion in it have been reconstructed in Norman and Crusading times, but they contain reminiscences of a more distant period, often but half understood by the later story-teller.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
an amount of time
From this reading Some of the Mabinogion in it have been reconstructed in Norman and Crusading times, but they contain reminiscences of a more distant period, often but half understood by the later story-teller.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading The Red Book of Hergest, from which _The Mabinogion_ are taken, is a collection of tales and poems written during the fourteenth century.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading More than half a century ago Lady Charlotte Guest gave _The Mabinogion_ to English readers in the form which, probably, will ever most delight them.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading More than half a century ago Lady Charlotte Guest gave _The Mabinogion_ to English readers in the form which, probably, will ever most delight them.
reconstructedadjectiveUS /ˌriːkənˈstrʌktɪd/
adapted to social or economic change
From this reading Some of the Mabinogion in it have been reconstructed in Norman and Crusading times, but they contain reminiscences of a more distant period, often but half understood by the later story-teller.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
reminiscencesnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/
plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading Some of the Mabinogion in it have been reconstructed in Norman and Crusading times, but they contain reminiscences of a more distant period, often but half understood by the later story-teller.
renderingnounUS /ˈrendərɪŋ/
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of the Mabinogion in it have been reconstructed in Norman and Crusading times, but they contain reminiscences of a more distant period, often but half understood by the later story-teller.
story-teller
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From this reading Some of the Mabinogion in it have been reconstructed in Norman and Crusading times, but they contain reminiscences of a more distant period, often but half understood by the later story-teller.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The Red Book of Hergest, from which _The Mabinogion_ are taken, is a collection of tales and poems written during the fourteenth century.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than half a century ago Lady Charlotte Guest gave _The Mabinogion_ to English readers in the form which, probably, will ever most delight them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading More than half a century ago Lady Charlotte Guest gave _The Mabinogion_ to English readers in the form which, probably, will ever most delight them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading More than half a century ago Lady Charlotte Guest gave _The Mabinogion_ to English readers in the form which, probably, will ever most delight them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some of the Mabinogion in it have been reconstructed in Norman and Crusading times, but they contain reminiscences of a more distant period, often but half understood by the later story-teller.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Some of the Mabinogion in it have been reconstructed in Norman and Crusading times, but they contain reminiscences of a more distant period, often but half understood by the later story-teller.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading More than half a century ago Lady Charlotte Guest gave _The Mabinogion_ to English readers in the form which, probably, will ever most delight them.
transcriptnounUS /ˈtrænskrɪpt/
something that has been transcribed; a written record (usually typewritten) of dictated or recorded speech
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
translatornounUS /trænˈsleɪtər/
a person who translates written messages from one language to another
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Some of the Mabinogion in it have been reconstructed in Norman and Crusading times, but they contain reminiscences of a more distant period, often but half understood by the later story-teller.
precisely as stated
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
WelshnounUS /weltʃ/
a native or resident of Wales
From this reading Her transcript of the Red Book of Hergest was not perfect, she found the meaning of many a Welsh phrase obscure, but her rendering is generally very accurate; and the Celtic tales retain in their new dress much of the charm, which so often evades the translator, of a perfect style formed by generations of narrating.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading More than half a century ago Lady Charlotte Guest gave _The Mabinogion_ to English readers in the form which, probably, will ever most delight them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading More than half a century ago Lady Charlotte Guest gave _The Mabinogion_ to English readers in the form which, probably, will ever most delight them.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The Red Book of Hergest, from which _The Mabinogion_ are taken, is a collection of tales and poems written during the fourteenth century.
