Chapter XII

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From this reading Not until then, and thanks to his good-will, were they able to harvest corn and drink the milk of their cows.”[152] The basis of this lost treaty seems to have been that the Tuatha Dé Danann, though driven from the soil, should receive homage and offerings from their successors.

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From this reading We are told in the verse _dinnsenchus_ of Mag Slecht, that— “Since the rule Of Eremon, the noble man of grace, There was worshipping of stones Until the coming of good Patrick of Macha”.[153] Dispossessed of upper earth, the gods had, however, to seek for new homes.

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

From this reading THE GODS IN EXILE But though mortals had conquered gods upon a scale unparalleled in mythology, they had by no means entirely subdued them.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Not until then, and thanks to his good-will, were they able to harvest corn and drink the milk of their cows.”[152] The basis of this lost treaty seems to have been that the Tuatha Dé Danann, though driven from the soil, should receive homage and offerings from their successors.

later than; following

From this reading “Great was the power of the Dagda”, says a tract preserved in the Book of Leinster, “over the sons of Milé, even after the conquest of Ireland; for his subjects destroyed their corn and milk, so that they must needs make a treaty of peace with the Dagda.

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

From this reading Beaten in battle, the people of the goddess Danu had yet not lost their divine attributes, and could use them either to help or hurt.

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

From this reading We are told in the verse _dinnsenchus_ of Mag Slecht, that— “Since the rule Of Eremon, the noble man of grace, There was worshipping of stones Until the coming of good Patrick of Macha”.[153] Dispossessed of upper earth, the gods had, however, to seek for new homes.

plural of “attribute” — a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

From this reading Beaten in battle, the people of the goddess Danu had yet not lost their divine attributes, and could use them either to help or hurt.

a relation that provides the foundation for something

From this reading Not until then, and thanks to his good-will, were they able to harvest corn and drink the milk of their cows.”[152] The basis of this lost treaty seems to have been that the Tuatha Dé Danann, though driven from the soil, should receive homage and offerings from their successors.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Beaten in battle, the people of the goddess Danu had yet not lost their divine attributes, and could use them either to help or hurt.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading Beaten in battle, the people of the goddess Danu had yet not lost their divine attributes, and could use them either to help or hurt.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Not until then, and thanks to his good-will, were they able to harvest corn and drink the milk of their cows.”[152] The basis of this lost treaty seems to have been that the Tuatha Dé Danann, though driven from the soil, should receive homage and offerings from their successors.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading “Great was the power of the Dagda”, says a tract preserved in the Book of Leinster, “over the sons of Milé, even after the conquest of Ireland; for his subjects destroyed their corn and milk, so that they must needs make a treaty of peace with the Dagda.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE GODS IN EXILE But though mortals had conquered gods upon a scale unparalleled in mythology, they had by no means entirely subdued them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE GODS IN EXILE But though mortals had conquered gods upon a scale unparalleled in mythology, they had by no means entirely subdued them.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading We are told in the verse _dinnsenchus_ of Mag Slecht, that— “Since the rule Of Eremon, the noble man of grace, There was worshipping of stones Until the coming of good Patrick of Macha”.[153] Dispossessed of upper earth, the gods had, however, to seek for new homes.

past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority

From this reading THE GODS IN EXILE But though mortals had conquered gods upon a scale unparalleled in mythology, they had by no means entirely subdued them.

the act of conquering

From this reading “Great was the power of the Dagda”, says a tract preserved in the Book of Leinster, “over the sons of Milé, even after the conquest of Ireland; for his subjects destroyed their corn and milk, so that they must needs make a treaty of peace with the Dagda.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading “Great was the power of the Dagda”, says a tract preserved in the Book of Leinster, “over the sons of Milé, even after the conquest of Ireland; for his subjects destroyed their corn and milk, so that they must needs make a treaty of peace with the Dagda.

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

From this reading Beaten in battle, the people of the goddess Danu had yet not lost their divine attributes, and could use them either to help or hurt.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Not until then, and thanks to his good-will, were they able to harvest corn and drink the milk of their cows.”[152] The basis of this lost treaty seems to have been that the Tuatha Dé Danann, though driven from the soil, should receive homage and offerings from their successors.

chief Celtic god of the Tuatha De Danann; father of Angus Og and Brigit

From this reading “Great was the power of the Dagda”, says a tract preserved in the Book of Leinster, “over the sons of Milé, even after the conquest of Ireland; for his subjects destroyed their corn and milk, so that they must needs make a treaty of peace with the Dagda.

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From this reading Not until then, and thanks to his good-will, were they able to harvest corn and drink the milk of their cows.”[152] The basis of this lost treaty seems to have been that the Tuatha Dé Danann, though driven from the soil, should receive homage and offerings from their successors.

Celtic goddess who was the mother of the Tuatha De Danann; identified with the Welsh Don

From this reading Beaten in battle, the people of the goddess Danu had yet not lost their divine attributes, and could use them either to help or hurt.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading “Great was the power of the Dagda”, says a tract preserved in the Book of Leinster, “over the sons of Milé, even after the conquest of Ireland; for his subjects destroyed their corn and milk, so that they must needs make a treaty of peace with the Dagda.

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From this reading We are told in the verse _dinnsenchus_ of Mag Slecht, that— “Since the rule Of Eremon, the noble man of grace, There was worshipping of stones Until the coming of good Patrick of Macha”.[153] Dispossessed of upper earth, the gods had, however, to seek for new homes.

physically or spiritually homeless or deprived of security

From this reading We are told in the verse _dinnsenchus_ of Mag Slecht, that— “Since the rule Of Eremon, the noble man of grace, There was worshipping of stones Until the coming of good Patrick of Macha”.[153] Dispossessed of upper earth, the gods had, however, to seek for new homes.

emanating from God

From this reading Beaten in battle, the people of the goddess Danu had yet not lost their divine attributes, and could use them either to help or hurt.

take in liquids

From this reading Not until then, and thanks to his good-will, were they able to harvest corn and drink the milk of their cows.”[152] The basis of this lost treaty seems to have been that the Tuatha Dé Danann, though driven from the soil, should receive homage and offerings from their successors.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Not until then, and thanks to his good-will, were they able to harvest corn and drink the milk of their cows.”[152] The basis of this lost treaty seems to have been that the Tuatha Dé Danann, though driven from the soil, should receive homage and offerings from their successors.

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From this reading Not until then, and thanks to his good-will, were they able to harvest corn and drink the milk of their cows.”[152] The basis of this lost treaty seems to have been that the Tuatha Dé Danann, though driven from the soil, should receive homage and offerings from their successors.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading We are told in the verse _dinnsenchus_ of Mag Slecht, that— “Since the rule Of Eremon, the noble man of grace, There was worshipping of stones Until the coming of good Patrick of Macha”.[153] Dispossessed of upper earth, the gods had, however, to seek for new homes.

one or the other of two

From this reading Beaten in battle, the people of the goddess Danu had yet not lost their divine attributes, and could use them either to help or hurt.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading THE GODS IN EXILE But though mortals had conquered gods upon a scale unparalleled in mythology, they had by no means entirely subdued them.

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From this reading We are told in the verse _dinnsenchus_ of Mag Slecht, that— “Since the rule Of Eremon, the noble man of grace, There was worshipping of stones Until the coming of good Patrick of Macha”.[153] Dispossessed of upper earth, the gods had, however, to seek for new homes.

divisible by two

From this reading “Great was the power of the Dagda”, says a tract preserved in the Book of Leinster, “over the sons of Milé, even after the conquest of Ireland; for his subjects destroyed their corn and milk, so that they must needs make a treaty of peace with the Dagda.

expel from a country

From this reading THE GODS IN EXILE But though mortals had conquered gods upon a scale unparalleled in mythology, they had by no means entirely subdued them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Great was the power of the Dagda”, says a tract preserved in the Book of Leinster, “over the sons of Milé, even after the conquest of Ireland; for his subjects destroyed their corn and milk, so that they must needs make a treaty of peace with the Dagda.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Not until then, and thanks to his good-will, were they able to harvest corn and drink the milk of their cows.”[152] The basis of this lost treaty seems to have been that the Tuatha Dé Danann, though driven from the soil, should receive homage and offerings from their successors.

a female deity

From this reading Beaten in battle, the people of the goddess Danu had yet not lost their divine attributes, and could use them either to help or hurt.

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading THE GODS IN EXILE But though mortals had conquered gods upon a scale unparalleled in mythology, they had by no means entirely subdued them.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading We are told in the verse _dinnsenchus_ of Mag Slecht, that— “Since the rule Of Eremon, the noble man of grace, There was worshipping of stones Until the coming of good Patrick of Macha”.[153] Dispossessed of upper earth, the gods had, however, to seek for new homes.

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From this reading Not until then, and thanks to his good-will, were they able to harvest corn and drink the milk of their cows.”[152] The basis of this lost treaty seems to have been that the Tuatha Dé Danann, though driven from the soil, should receive homage and offerings from their successors.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading We are told in the verse _dinnsenchus_ of Mag Slecht, that— “Since the rule Of Eremon, the noble man of grace, There was worshipping of stones Until the coming of good Patrick of Macha”.[153] Dispossessed of upper earth, the gods had, however, to seek for new homes.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading “Great was the power of the Dagda”, says a tract preserved in the Book of Leinster, “over the sons of Milé, even after the conquest of Ireland; for his subjects destroyed their corn and milk, so that they must needs make a treaty of peace with the Dagda.

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

From this reading THE GODS IN EXILE But though mortals had conquered gods upon a scale unparalleled in mythology, they had by no means entirely subdued them.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading Not until then, and thanks to his good-will, were they able to harvest corn and drink the milk of their cows.”[152] The basis of this lost treaty seems to have been that the Tuatha Dé Danann, though driven from the soil, should receive homage and offerings from their successors.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Not until then, and thanks to his good-will, were they able to harvest corn and drink the milk of their cows.”[152] The basis of this lost treaty seems to have been that the Tuatha Dé Danann, though driven from the soil, should receive homage and offerings from their successors.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Beaten in battle, the people of the goddess Danu had yet not lost their divine attributes, and could use them either to help or hurt.

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

From this reading “Great was the power of the Dagda”, says a tract preserved in the Book of Leinster, “over the sons of Milé, even after the conquest of Ireland; for his subjects destroyed their corn and milk, so that they must needs make a treaty of peace with the Dagda.

respectful deference

From this reading Not until then, and thanks to his good-will, were they able to harvest corn and drink the milk of their cows.”[152] The basis of this lost treaty seems to have been that the Tuatha Dé Danann, though driven from the soil, should receive homage and offerings from their successors.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading We are told in the verse _dinnsenchus_ of Mag Slecht, that— “Since the rule Of Eremon, the noble man of grace, There was worshipping of stones Until the coming of good Patrick of Macha”.[153] Dispossessed of upper earth, the gods had, however, to seek for new homes.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading We are told in the verse _dinnsenchus_ of Mag Slecht, that— “Since the rule Of Eremon, the noble man of grace, There was worshipping of stones Until the coming of good Patrick of Macha”.[153] Dispossessed of upper earth, the gods had, however, to seek for new homes.

be the source of pain

From this reading Beaten in battle, the people of the goddess Danu had yet not lost their divine attributes, and could use them either to help or hurt.

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

From this reading THE GODS IN EXILE But though mortals had conquered gods upon a scale unparalleled in mythology, they had by no means entirely subdued them.

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

From this reading “Great was the power of the Dagda”, says a tract preserved in the Book of Leinster, “over the sons of Milé, even after the conquest of Ireland; for his subjects destroyed their corn and milk, so that they must needs make a treaty of peace with the Dagda.

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From this reading “Great was the power of the Dagda”, says a tract preserved in the Book of Leinster, “over the sons of Milé, even after the conquest of Ireland; for his subjects destroyed their corn and milk, so that they must needs make a treaty of peace with the Dagda.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Beaten in battle, the people of the goddess Danu had yet not lost their divine attributes, and could use them either to help or hurt.

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From this reading We are told in the verse _dinnsenchus_ of Mag Slecht, that— “Since the rule Of Eremon, the noble man of grace, There was worshipping of stones Until the coming of good Patrick of Macha”.[153] Dispossessed of upper earth, the gods had, however, to seek for new homes.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading We are told in the verse _dinnsenchus_ of Mag Slecht, that— “Since the rule Of Eremon, the noble man of grace, There was worshipping of stones Until the coming of good Patrick of Macha”.[153] Dispossessed of upper earth, the gods had, however, to seek for new homes.

engage in

From this reading “Great was the power of the Dagda”, says a tract preserved in the Book of Leinster, “over the sons of Milé, even after the conquest of Ireland; for his subjects destroyed their corn and milk, so that they must needs make a treaty of peace with the Dagda.

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

From this reading We are told in the verse _dinnsenchus_ of Mag Slecht, that— “Since the rule Of Eremon, the noble man of grace, There was worshipping of stones Until the coming of good Patrick of Macha”.[153] Dispossessed of upper earth, the gods had, however, to seek for new homes.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading THE GODS IN EXILE But though mortals had conquered gods upon a scale unparalleled in mythology, they had by no means entirely subdued them.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading “Great was the power of the Dagda”, says a tract preserved in the Book of Leinster, “over the sons of Milé, even after the conquest of Ireland; for his subjects destroyed their corn and milk, so that they must needs make a treaty of peace with the Dagda.

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From this reading “Great was the power of the Dagda”, says a tract preserved in the Book of Leinster, “over the sons of Milé, even after the conquest of Ireland; for his subjects destroyed their corn and milk, so that they must needs make a treaty of peace with the Dagda.

plural of “mortal” — a human being

From this reading THE GODS IN EXILE But though mortals had conquered gods upon a scale unparalleled in mythology, they had by no means entirely subdued them.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “Great was the power of the Dagda”, says a tract preserved in the Book of Leinster, “over the sons of Milé, even after the conquest of Ireland; for his subjects destroyed their corn and milk, so that they must needs make a treaty of peace with the Dagda.

myths collectively; the body of stories associated with a culture or institution or person

From this reading THE GODS IN EXILE But though mortals had conquered gods upon a scale unparalleled in mythology, they had by no means entirely subdued them.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading “Great was the power of the Dagda”, says a tract preserved in the Book of Leinster, “over the sons of Milé, even after the conquest of Ireland; for his subjects destroyed their corn and milk, so that they must needs make a treaty of peace with the Dagda.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading We are told in the verse _dinnsenchus_ of Mag Slecht, that— “Since the rule Of Eremon, the noble man of grace, There was worshipping of stones Until the coming of good Patrick of Macha”.[153] Dispossessed of upper earth, the gods had, however, to seek for new homes.

not any; not one

From this reading THE GODS IN EXILE But though mortals had conquered gods upon a scale unparalleled in mythology, they had by no means entirely subdued them.

impressive in appearance

From this reading We are told in the verse _dinnsenchus_ of Mag Slecht, that— “Since the rule Of Eremon, the noble man of grace, There was worshipping of stones Until the coming of good Patrick of Macha”.[153] Dispossessed of upper earth, the gods had, however, to seek for new homes.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Beaten in battle, the people of the goddess Danu had yet not lost their divine attributes, and could use them either to help or hurt.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Beaten in battle, the people of the goddess Danu had yet not lost their divine attributes, and could use them either to help or hurt.

plural of “offering” — something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading Not until then, and thanks to his good-will, were they able to harvest corn and drink the milk of their cows.”[152] The basis of this lost treaty seems to have been that the Tuatha Dé Danann, though driven from the soil, should receive homage and offerings from their successors.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Beaten in battle, the people of the goddess Danu had yet not lost their divine attributes, and could use them either to help or hurt.

above and across; more than

From this reading “Great was the power of the Dagda”, says a tract preserved in the Book of Leinster, “over the sons of Milé, even after the conquest of Ireland; for his subjects destroyed their corn and milk, so that they must needs make a treaty of peace with the Dagda.

Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century

From this reading We are told in the verse _dinnsenchus_ of Mag Slecht, that— “Since the rule Of Eremon, the noble man of grace, There was worshipping of stones Until the coming of good Patrick of Macha”.[153] Dispossessed of upper earth, the gods had, however, to seek for new homes.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading “Great was the power of the Dagda”, says a tract preserved in the Book of Leinster, “over the sons of Milé, even after the conquest of Ireland; for his subjects destroyed their corn and milk, so that they must needs make a treaty of peace with the Dagda.

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

From this reading Beaten in battle, the people of the goddess Danu had yet not lost their divine attributes, and could use them either to help or hurt.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading “Great was the power of the Dagda”, says a tract preserved in the Book of Leinster, “over the sons of Milé, even after the conquest of Ireland; for his subjects destroyed their corn and milk, so that they must needs make a treaty of peace with the Dagda.

prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use

From this reading “Great was the power of the Dagda”, says a tract preserved in the Book of Leinster, “over the sons of Milé, even after the conquest of Ireland; for his subjects destroyed their corn and milk, so that they must needs make a treaty of peace with the Dagda.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Not until then, and thanks to his good-will, were they able to harvest corn and drink the milk of their cows.”[152] The basis of this lost treaty seems to have been that the Tuatha Dé Danann, though driven from the soil, should receive homage and offerings from their successors.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading We are told in the verse _dinnsenchus_ of Mag Slecht, that— “Since the rule Of Eremon, the noble man of grace, There was worshipping of stones Until the coming of good Patrick of Macha”.[153] Dispossessed of upper earth, the gods had, however, to seek for new homes.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading “Great was the power of the Dagda”, says a tract preserved in the Book of Leinster, “over the sons of Milé, even after the conquest of Ireland; for his subjects destroyed their corn and milk, so that they must needs make a treaty of peace with the Dagda.

an ordered reference standard

From this reading THE GODS IN EXILE But though mortals had conquered gods upon a scale unparalleled in mythology, they had by no means entirely subdued them.

try to get or reach

From this reading We are told in the verse _dinnsenchus_ of Mag Slecht, that— “Since the rule Of Eremon, the noble man of grace, There was worshipping of stones Until the coming of good Patrick of Macha”.[153] Dispossessed of upper earth, the gods had, however, to seek for new homes.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Not until then, and thanks to his good-will, were they able to harvest corn and drink the milk of their cows.”[152] The basis of this lost treaty seems to have been that the Tuatha Dé Danann, though driven from the soil, should receive homage and offerings from their successors.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Not until then, and thanks to his good-will, were they able to harvest corn and drink the milk of their cows.”[152] The basis of this lost treaty seems to have been that the Tuatha Dé Danann, though driven from the soil, should receive homage and offerings from their successors.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading We are told in the verse _dinnsenchus_ of Mag Slecht, that— “Since the rule Of Eremon, the noble man of grace, There was worshipping of stones Until the coming of good Patrick of Macha”.[153] Dispossessed of upper earth, the gods had, however, to seek for new homes.

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From this reading We are told in the verse _dinnsenchus_ of Mag Slecht, that— “Since the rule Of Eremon, the noble man of grace, There was worshipping of stones Until the coming of good Patrick of Macha”.[153] Dispossessed of upper earth, the gods had, however, to seek for new homes.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Great was the power of the Dagda”, says a tract preserved in the Book of Leinster, “over the sons of Milé, even after the conquest of Ireland; for his subjects destroyed their corn and milk, so that they must needs make a treaty of peace with the Dagda.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading Not until then, and thanks to his good-will, were they able to harvest corn and drink the milk of their cows.”[152] The basis of this lost treaty seems to have been that the Tuatha Dé Danann, though driven from the soil, should receive homage and offerings from their successors.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading “Great was the power of the Dagda”, says a tract preserved in the Book of Leinster, “over the sons of Milé, even after the conquest of Ireland; for his subjects destroyed their corn and milk, so that they must needs make a treaty of peace with the Dagda.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading We are told in the verse _dinnsenchus_ of Mag Slecht, that— “Since the rule Of Eremon, the noble man of grace, There was worshipping of stones Until the coming of good Patrick of Macha”.[153] Dispossessed of upper earth, the gods had, however, to seek for new homes.

in a softened tone

From this reading THE GODS IN EXILE But though mortals had conquered gods upon a scale unparalleled in mythology, they had by no means entirely subdued them.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading “Great was the power of the Dagda”, says a tract preserved in the Book of Leinster, “over the sons of Milé, even after the conquest of Ireland; for his subjects destroyed their corn and milk, so that they must needs make a treaty of peace with the Dagda.

plural of “successor” — a person who follows next in order

From this reading Not until then, and thanks to his good-will, were they able to harvest corn and drink the milk of their cows.”[152] The basis of this lost treaty seems to have been that the Tuatha Dé Danann, though driven from the soil, should receive homage and offerings from their successors.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading Not until then, and thanks to his good-will, were they able to harvest corn and drink the milk of their cows.”[152] The basis of this lost treaty seems to have been that the Tuatha Dé Danann, though driven from the soil, should receive homage and offerings from their successors.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Great was the power of the Dagda”, says a tract preserved in the Book of Leinster, “over the sons of Milé, even after the conquest of Ireland; for his subjects destroyed their corn and milk, so that they must needs make a treaty of peace with the Dagda.

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

From this reading THE GODS IN EXILE But though mortals had conquered gods upon a scale unparalleled in mythology, they had by no means entirely subdued them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Beaten in battle, the people of the goddess Danu had yet not lost their divine attributes, and could use them either to help or hurt.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE GODS IN EXILE But though mortals had conquered gods upon a scale unparalleled in mythology, they had by no means entirely subdued them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Not until then, and thanks to his good-will, were they able to harvest corn and drink the milk of their cows.”[152] The basis of this lost treaty seems to have been that the Tuatha Dé Danann, though driven from the soil, should receive homage and offerings from their successors.

in or at that place or location

From this reading We are told in the verse _dinnsenchus_ of Mag Slecht, that— “Since the rule Of Eremon, the noble man of grace, There was worshipping of stones Until the coming of good Patrick of Macha”.[153] Dispossessed of upper earth, the gods had, however, to seek for new homes.

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

From this reading THE GODS IN EXILE But though mortals had conquered gods upon a scale unparalleled in mythology, they had by no means entirely subdued them.

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

From this reading Not until then, and thanks to his good-will, were they able to harvest corn and drink the milk of their cows.”[152] The basis of this lost treaty seems to have been that the Tuatha Dé Danann, though driven from the soil, should receive homage and offerings from their successors.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE GODS IN EXILE But though mortals had conquered gods upon a scale unparalleled in mythology, they had by no means entirely subdued them.

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

From this reading Beaten in battle, the people of the goddess Danu had yet not lost their divine attributes, and could use them either to help or hurt.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading We are told in the verse _dinnsenchus_ of Mag Slecht, that— “Since the rule Of Eremon, the noble man of grace, There was worshipping of stones Until the coming of good Patrick of Macha”.[153] Dispossessed of upper earth, the gods had, however, to seek for new homes.

an extended area of land

From this reading “Great was the power of the Dagda”, says a tract preserved in the Book of Leinster, “over the sons of Milé, even after the conquest of Ireland; for his subjects destroyed their corn and milk, so that they must needs make a treaty of peace with the Dagda.

a written agreement between two states or sovereigns

From this reading “Great was the power of the Dagda”, says a tract preserved in the Book of Leinster, “over the sons of Milé, even after the conquest of Ireland; for his subjects destroyed their corn and milk, so that they must needs make a treaty of peace with the Dagda.

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From this reading Not until then, and thanks to his good-will, were they able to harvest corn and drink the milk of their cows.”[152] The basis of this lost treaty seems to have been that the Tuatha Dé Danann, though driven from the soil, should receive homage and offerings from their successors.

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading THE GODS IN EXILE But though mortals had conquered gods upon a scale unparalleled in mythology, they had by no means entirely subdued them.

up to a particular time

From this reading Not until then, and thanks to his good-will, were they able to harvest corn and drink the milk of their cows.”[152] The basis of this lost treaty seems to have been that the Tuatha Dé Danann, though driven from the soil, should receive homage and offerings from their successors.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE GODS IN EXILE But though mortals had conquered gods upon a scale unparalleled in mythology, they had by no means entirely subdued them.

the topmost one of two

From this reading We are told in the verse _dinnsenchus_ of Mag Slecht, that— “Since the rule Of Eremon, the noble man of grace, There was worshipping of stones Until the coming of good Patrick of Macha”.[153] Dispossessed of upper earth, the gods had, however, to seek for new homes.

the act of using

From this reading Beaten in battle, the people of the goddess Danu had yet not lost their divine attributes, and could use them either to help or hurt.

literature in metrical form

From this reading We are told in the verse _dinnsenchus_ of Mag Slecht, that— “Since the rule Of Eremon, the noble man of grace, There was worshipping of stones Until the coming of good Patrick of Macha”.[153] Dispossessed of upper earth, the gods had, however, to seek for new homes.

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

From this reading “Great was the power of the Dagda”, says a tract preserved in the Book of Leinster, “over the sons of Milé, even after the conquest of Ireland; for his subjects destroyed their corn and milk, so that they must needs make a treaty of peace with the Dagda.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We are told in the verse _dinnsenchus_ of Mag Slecht, that— “Since the rule Of Eremon, the noble man of grace, There was worshipping of stones Until the coming of good Patrick of Macha”.[153] Dispossessed of upper earth, the gods had, however, to seek for new homes.

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

From this reading Not until then, and thanks to his good-will, were they able to harvest corn and drink the milk of their cows.”[152] The basis of this lost treaty seems to have been that the Tuatha Dé Danann, though driven from the soil, should receive homage and offerings from their successors.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Great was the power of the Dagda”, says a tract preserved in the Book of Leinster, “over the sons of Milé, even after the conquest of Ireland; for his subjects destroyed their corn and milk, so that they must needs make a treaty of peace with the Dagda.

inflected form of “worship” — love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading We are told in the verse _dinnsenchus_ of Mag Slecht, that— “Since the rule Of Eremon, the noble man of grace, There was worshipping of stones Until the coming of good Patrick of Macha”.[153] Dispossessed of upper earth, the gods had, however, to seek for new homes.

but in spite of that

From this reading Beaten in battle, the people of the goddess Danu had yet not lost their divine attributes, and could use them either to help or hurt.