used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have not altered Lady Guest's version in the slightest degree; but I have again put in the form of foot-notes what seems to me to be a better or a more literal translation.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading As in the two preceding volumes, I have compared Lady Guest's transcript with the original text in the Red Book of Hergest, and with Dr Gwenogvryn Evans' scrupulously accurate diplomatic edition.
anew
From this reading I have not altered Lady Guest's version in the slightest degree; but I have again put in the form of foot-notes what seems to me to be a better or a more literal translation.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading I have not altered Lady Guest's version in the slightest degree; but I have again put in the form of foot-notes what seems to me to be a better or a more literal translation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This third volume completes the series of Mabinogion and tales translated by Lady Charlotte Guest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As in the two preceding volumes, I have compared Lady Guest's transcript with the original text in the Red Book of Hergest, and with Dr Gwenogvryn Evans' scrupulously accurate diplomatic edition.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I have not altered Lady Guest's version in the slightest degree; but I have again put in the form of foot-notes what seems to me to be a better or a more literal translation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I have, as before, revised the translation as carefully as I could.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I have not altered Lady Guest's version in the slightest degree; but I have again put in the form of foot-notes what seems to me to be a better or a more literal translation.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading As in the two preceding volumes, I have compared Lady Guest's transcript with the original text in the Red Book of Hergest, and with Dr Gwenogvryn Evans' scrupulously accurate diplomatic edition.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have not altered Lady Guest's version in the slightest degree; but I have again put in the form of foot-notes what seems to me to be a better or a more literal translation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This third volume completes the series of Mabinogion and tales translated by Lady Charlotte Guest.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading I have, as before, revised the translation as carefully as I could.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading This third volume completes the series of Mabinogion and tales translated by Lady Charlotte Guest.
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading As in the two preceding volumes, I have compared Lady Guest's transcript with the original text in the Red Book of Hergest, and with Dr Gwenogvryn Evans' scrupulously accurate diplomatic edition.
completesverbUS /kəmˈpliːts/
third-person singular of “complete” — come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading This third volume completes the series of Mabinogion and tales translated by Lady Charlotte Guest.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I have, as before, revised the translation as carefully as I could.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading I have not altered Lady Guest's version in the slightest degree; but I have again put in the form of foot-notes what seems to me to be a better or a more literal translation.
diplomaticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading As in the two preceding volumes, I have compared Lady Guest's transcript with the original text in the Red Book of Hergest, and with Dr Gwenogvryn Evans' scrupulously accurate diplomatic edition.
Dr
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From this reading As in the two preceding volumes, I have compared Lady Guest's transcript with the original text in the Red Book of Hergest, and with Dr Gwenogvryn Evans' scrupulously accurate diplomatic edition.
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading As in the two preceding volumes, I have compared Lady Guest's transcript with the original text in the Red Book of Hergest, and with Dr Gwenogvryn Evans' scrupulously accurate diplomatic edition.
EvansnounUS /ˈevənz/
United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)
From this reading As in the two preceding volumes, I have compared Lady Guest's transcript with the original text in the Red Book of Hergest, and with Dr Gwenogvryn Evans' scrupulously accurate diplomatic edition.
foot-notes
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From this reading I have not altered Lady Guest's version in the slightest degree; but I have again put in the form of foot-notes what seems to me to be a better or a more literal translation.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading I have not altered Lady Guest's version in the slightest degree; but I have again put in the form of foot-notes what seems to me to be a better or a more literal translation.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading This third volume completes the series of Mabinogion and tales translated by Lady Charlotte Guest.
Guest'snounUS /ɡests/
possessive form of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading As in the two preceding volumes, I have compared Lady Guest's transcript with the original text in the Red Book of Hergest, and with Dr Gwenogvryn Evans' scrupulously accurate diplomatic edition.
Gwenogvryn
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From this reading As in the two preceding volumes, I have compared Lady Guest's transcript with the original text in the Red Book of Hergest, and with Dr Gwenogvryn Evans' scrupulously accurate diplomatic edition.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As in the two preceding volumes, I have compared Lady Guest's transcript with the original text in the Red Book of Hergest, and with Dr Gwenogvryn Evans' scrupulously accurate diplomatic edition.
Hergest
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From this reading As in the two preceding volumes, I have compared Lady Guest's transcript with the original text in the Red Book of Hergest, and with Dr Gwenogvryn Evans' scrupulously accurate diplomatic edition.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As in the two preceding volumes, I have compared Lady Guest's transcript with the original text in the Red Book of Hergest, and with Dr Gwenogvryn Evans' scrupulously accurate diplomatic edition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As in the two preceding volumes, I have compared Lady Guest's transcript with the original text in the Red Book of Hergest, and with Dr Gwenogvryn Evans' scrupulously accurate diplomatic edition.
INTRODUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading INTRODUCTION.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading This third volume completes the series of Mabinogion and tales translated by Lady Charlotte Guest.
literaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪtərəl/
being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
From this reading I have not altered Lady Guest's version in the slightest degree; but I have again put in the form of foot-notes what seems to me to be a better or a more literal translation.
Mabinogion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This third volume completes the series of Mabinogion and tales translated by Lady Charlotte Guest.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have not altered Lady Guest's version in the slightest degree; but I have again put in the form of foot-notes what seems to me to be a better or a more literal translation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I have not altered Lady Guest's version in the slightest degree; but I have again put in the form of foot-notes what seems to me to be a better or a more literal translation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have not altered Lady Guest's version in the slightest degree; but I have again put in the form of foot-notes what seems to me to be a better or a more literal translation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This third volume completes the series of Mabinogion and tales translated by Lady Charlotte Guest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I have not altered Lady Guest's version in the slightest degree; but I have again put in the form of foot-notes what seems to me to be a better or a more literal translation.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading As in the two preceding volumes, I have compared Lady Guest's transcript with the original text in the Red Book of Hergest, and with Dr Gwenogvryn Evans' scrupulously accurate diplomatic edition.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading As in the two preceding volumes, I have compared Lady Guest's transcript with the original text in the Red Book of Hergest, and with Dr Gwenogvryn Evans' scrupulously accurate diplomatic edition.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I have not altered Lady Guest's version in the slightest degree; but I have again put in the form of foot-notes what seems to me to be a better or a more literal translation.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading As in the two preceding volumes, I have compared Lady Guest's transcript with the original text in the Red Book of Hergest, and with Dr Gwenogvryn Evans' scrupulously accurate diplomatic edition.
revisedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪzd/
improved or brought up to date
From this reading I have, as before, revised the translation as carefully as I could.
scrupulouslyadverbUS /ˈskruːpjələsli/
with extreme conscientiousness
From this reading As in the two preceding volumes, I have compared Lady Guest's transcript with the original text in the Red Book of Hergest, and with Dr Gwenogvryn Evans' scrupulously accurate diplomatic edition.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I have not altered Lady Guest's version in the slightest degree; but I have again put in the form of foot-notes what seems to me to be a better or a more literal translation.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading This third volume completes the series of Mabinogion and tales translated by Lady Charlotte Guest.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading I have not altered Lady Guest's version in the slightest degree; but I have again put in the form of foot-notes what seems to me to be a better or a more literal translation.
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 This third volume completes the series of Mabinogion and tales translated by Lady Charlotte Guest.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading As in the two preceding volumes, I have compared Lady Guest's transcript with the original text in the Red Book of Hergest, and with Dr Gwenogvryn Evans' scrupulously accurate diplomatic edition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This third volume completes the series of Mabinogion and tales translated by Lady Charlotte Guest.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading This third volume completes the series of Mabinogion and tales translated by Lady Charlotte Guest.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This third volume completes the series of Mabinogion and tales translated by Lady Charlotte Guest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have not altered Lady Guest's version in the slightest degree; but I have again put in the form of foot-notes what seems to me to be a better or a more literal translation.
transcriptnounUS /ˈtrænskrɪpt/
something that has been transcribed; a written record (usually typewritten) of dictated or recorded speech
From this reading As in the two preceding volumes, I have compared Lady Guest's transcript with the original text in the Red Book of Hergest, and with Dr Gwenogvryn Evans' scrupulously accurate diplomatic edition.
translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading This third volume completes the series of Mabinogion and tales translated by Lady Charlotte Guest.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading I have, as before, revised the translation as carefully as I could.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As in the two preceding volumes, I have compared Lady Guest's transcript with the original text in the Red Book of Hergest, and with Dr Gwenogvryn Evans' scrupulously accurate diplomatic edition.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading I have not altered Lady Guest's version in the slightest degree; but I have again put in the form of foot-notes what seems to me to be a better or a more literal translation.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading This third volume completes the series of Mabinogion and tales translated by Lady Charlotte Guest.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading As in the two preceding volumes, I have compared Lady Guest's transcript with the original text in the Red Book of Hergest, and with Dr Gwenogvryn Evans' scrupulously accurate diplomatic edition.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I have not altered Lady Guest's version in the slightest degree; but I have again put in the form of foot-notes what seems to me to be a better or a more literal translation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As in the two preceding volumes, I have compared Lady Guest's transcript with the original text in the Red Book of Hergest, and with Dr Gwenogvryn Evans' scrupulously accurate diplomatic edition.
