177
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From this reading 177, with the famous Conn “the Hundred-Fighter”, and, passing down to the reign of his even more famous grandson, Cormac “the Magnificent”, is connected with the third Gaelic cycle—that which relates the exploits of Finn and the Fenians.
223
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From this reading FINN AND THE FENIANS[223] The epoch of Emain Macha is followed in the annals of ancient Ireland by a succession of monarchs who, though doubtless as mythical as King Conchobar and his court, seem to grow gradually more human.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FINN AND THE FENIANS[223] The epoch of Emain Macha is followed in the annals of ancient Ireland by a succession of monarchs who, though doubtless as mythical as King Conchobar and his court, seem to grow gradually more human.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Their line lasts for about two centuries, culminating in a dynasty with which legend has occupied itself more than with its immediate predecessors.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading This is the one which began, according to the annalists, in A.D.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All these kings had their dealings with the national gods.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading FINN AND THE FENIANS[223] The epoch of Emain Macha is followed in the annals of ancient Ireland by a succession of monarchs who, though doubtless as mythical as King Conchobar and his court, seem to grow gradually more human.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FINN AND THE FENIANS[223] The epoch of Emain Macha is followed in the annals of ancient Ireland by a succession of monarchs who, though doubtless as mythical as King Conchobar and his court, seem to grow gradually more human.
annalists
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From this reading This is the one which began, according to the annalists, in A.D.
annalsnounUS /ˈænəlz/
reports of the work of a society or learned body etc
From this reading FINN AND THE FENIANS[223] The epoch of Emain Macha is followed in the annals of ancient Ireland by a succession of monarchs who, though doubtless as mythical as King Conchobar and his court, seem to grow gradually more human.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FINN AND THE FENIANS[223] The epoch of Emain Macha is followed in the annals of ancient Ireland by a succession of monarchs who, though doubtless as mythical as King Conchobar and his court, seem to grow gradually more human.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading This is the one which began, according to the annalists, in A.D.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FINN AND THE FENIANS[223] The epoch of Emain Macha is followed in the annals of ancient Ireland by a succession of monarchs who, though doubtless as mythical as King Conchobar and his court, seem to grow gradually more human.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading Their line lasts for about two centuries, culminating in a dynasty with which legend has occupied itself more than with its immediate predecessors.
Conchobar
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From this reading FINN AND THE FENIANS[223] The epoch of Emain Macha is followed in the annals of ancient Ireland by a succession of monarchs who, though doubtless as mythical as King Conchobar and his court, seem to grow gradually more human.
ConnverbUS /kɑːn/
conduct or direct the steering of a ship or plane
From this reading 177, with the famous Conn “the Hundred-Fighter”, and, passing down to the reign of his even more famous grandson, Cormac “the Magnificent”, is connected with the third Gaelic cycle—that which relates the exploits of Finn and the Fenians.
being joined in close association
From this reading 177, with the famous Conn “the Hundred-Fighter”, and, passing down to the reign of his even more famous grandson, Cormac “the Magnificent”, is connected with the third Gaelic cycle—that which relates the exploits of Finn and the Fenians.
Cormac
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From this reading 177, with the famous Conn “the Hundred-Fighter”, and, passing down to the reign of his even more famous grandson, Cormac “the Magnificent”, is connected with the third Gaelic cycle—that which relates the exploits of Finn and the Fenians.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading FINN AND THE FENIANS[223] The epoch of Emain Macha is followed in the annals of ancient Ireland by a succession of monarchs who, though doubtless as mythical as King Conchobar and his court, seem to grow gradually more human.
culminatingverbUS /ˈkʌlməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “culminate” — end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage
From this reading Their line lasts for about two centuries, culminating in a dynasty with which legend has occupied itself more than with its immediate predecessors.
cyclenounUS /ˈsaɪkəl/
an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
From this reading 177, with the famous Conn “the Hundred-Fighter”, and, passing down to the reign of his even more famous grandson, Cormac “the Magnificent”, is connected with the third Gaelic cycle—that which relates the exploits of Finn and the Fenians.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading This is the one which began, according to the annalists, in A.D.
dealingsnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋz/
social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)
From this reading All these kings had their dealings with the national gods.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading FINN AND THE FENIANS[223] The epoch of Emain Macha is followed in the annals of ancient Ireland by a succession of monarchs who, though doubtless as mythical as King Conchobar and his court, seem to grow gradually more human.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading 177, with the famous Conn “the Hundred-Fighter”, and, passing down to the reign of his even more famous grandson, Cormac “the Magnificent”, is connected with the third Gaelic cycle—that which relates the exploits of Finn and the Fenians.
dynastynounUS /ˈdaɪnəsti/
a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family
From this reading Their line lasts for about two centuries, culminating in a dynasty with which legend has occupied itself more than with its immediate predecessors.
Emain
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From this reading FINN AND THE FENIANS[223] The epoch of Emain Macha is followed in the annals of ancient Ireland by a succession of monarchs who, though doubtless as mythical as King Conchobar and his court, seem to grow gradually more human.
epochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading FINN AND THE FENIANS[223] The epoch of Emain Macha is followed in the annals of ancient Ireland by a succession of monarchs who, though doubtless as mythical as King Conchobar and his court, seem to grow gradually more human.
divisible by two
From this reading 177, with the famous Conn “the Hundred-Fighter”, and, passing down to the reign of his even more famous grandson, Cormac “the Magnificent”, is connected with the third Gaelic cycle—that which relates the exploits of Finn and the Fenians.
exploitsnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading 177, with the famous Conn “the Hundred-Fighter”, and, passing down to the reign of his even more famous grandson, Cormac “the Magnificent”, is connected with the third Gaelic cycle—that which relates the exploits of Finn and the Fenians.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading 177, with the famous Conn “the Hundred-Fighter”, and, passing down to the reign of his even more famous grandson, Cormac “the Magnificent”, is connected with the third Gaelic cycle—that which relates the exploits of Finn and the Fenians.
FENIANS
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From this reading FINN AND THE FENIANS[223] The epoch of Emain Macha is followed in the annals of ancient Ireland by a succession of monarchs who, though doubtless as mythical as King Conchobar and his court, seem to grow gradually more human.
FINNnounUS /fɪn/
a native or inhabitant of Finland
From this reading FINN AND THE FENIANS[223] The epoch of Emain Macha is followed in the annals of ancient Ireland by a succession of monarchs who, though doubtless as mythical as King Conchobar and his court, seem to grow gradually more human.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading FINN AND THE FENIANS[223] The epoch of Emain Macha is followed in the annals of ancient Ireland by a succession of monarchs who, though doubtless as mythical as King Conchobar and his court, seem to grow gradually more human.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Their line lasts for about two centuries, culminating in a dynasty with which legend has occupied itself more than with its immediate predecessors.
GaelicadjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪlɪk/
relating to or characteristic of the Celts
From this reading 177, with the famous Conn “the Hundred-Fighter”, and, passing down to the reign of his even more famous grandson, Cormac “the Magnificent”, is connected with the third Gaelic cycle—that which relates the exploits of Finn and the Fenians.
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 All these kings had their dealings with the national gods.
in a gradual manner
From this reading FINN AND THE FENIANS[223] The epoch of Emain Macha is followed in the annals of ancient Ireland by a succession of monarchs who, though doubtless as mythical as King Conchobar and his court, seem to grow gradually more human.
grandsonnounUS /ˈɡrændsʌn/
a male grandchild
From this reading 177, with the famous Conn “the Hundred-Fighter”, and, passing down to the reign of his even more famous grandson, Cormac “the Magnificent”, is connected with the third Gaelic cycle—that which relates the exploits of Finn and the Fenians.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading FINN AND THE FENIANS[223] The epoch of Emain Macha is followed in the annals of ancient Ireland by a succession of monarchs who, though doubtless as mythical as King Conchobar and his court, seem to grow gradually more human.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All these kings had their dealings with the national gods.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their line lasts for about two centuries, culminating in a dynasty with which legend has occupied itself more than with its immediate predecessors.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FINN AND THE FENIANS[223] The epoch of Emain Macha is followed in the annals of ancient Ireland by a succession of monarchs who, though doubtless as mythical as King Conchobar and his court, seem to grow gradually more human.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading FINN AND THE FENIANS[223] The epoch of Emain Macha is followed in the annals of ancient Ireland by a succession of monarchs who, though doubtless as mythical as King Conchobar and his court, seem to grow gradually more human.
Hundred-Fighter
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From this reading 177, with the famous Conn “the Hundred-Fighter”, and, passing down to the reign of his even more famous grandson, Cormac “the Magnificent”, is connected with the third Gaelic cycle—that which relates the exploits of Finn and the Fenians.
of the present time and place
From this reading Their line lasts for about two centuries, culminating in a dynasty with which legend has occupied itself more than with its immediate predecessors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FINN AND THE FENIANS[223] The epoch of Emain Macha is followed in the annals of ancient Ireland by a succession of monarchs who, though doubtless as mythical as King Conchobar and his court, seem to grow gradually more human.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading FINN AND THE FENIANS[223] The epoch of Emain Macha is followed in the annals of ancient Ireland by a succession of monarchs who, though doubtless as mythical as King Conchobar and his court, seem to grow gradually more human.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FINN AND THE FENIANS[223] The epoch of Emain Macha is followed in the annals of ancient Ireland by a succession of monarchs who, though doubtless as mythical as King Conchobar and his court, seem to grow gradually more human.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Their line lasts for about two centuries, culminating in a dynasty with which legend has occupied itself more than with its immediate predecessors.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Their line lasts for about two centuries, culminating in a dynasty with which legend has occupied itself more than with its immediate predecessors.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading FINN AND THE FENIANS[223] The epoch of Emain Macha is followed in the annals of ancient Ireland by a succession of monarchs who, though doubtless as mythical as King Conchobar and his court, seem to grow gradually more human.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading All these kings had their dealings with the national gods.
lastsnounUS /læsts/
plural of “last” — the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading Their line lasts for about two centuries, culminating in a dynasty with which legend has occupied itself more than with its immediate predecessors.
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading Their line lasts for about two centuries, culminating in a dynasty with which legend has occupied itself more than with its immediate predecessors.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Their line lasts for about two centuries, culminating in a dynasty with which legend has occupied itself more than with its immediate predecessors.
Macha
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From this reading FINN AND THE FENIANS[223] The epoch of Emain Macha is followed in the annals of ancient Ireland by a succession of monarchs who, though doubtless as mythical as King Conchobar and his court, seem to grow gradually more human.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading 177, with the famous Conn “the Hundred-Fighter”, and, passing down to the reign of his even more famous grandson, Cormac “the Magnificent”, is connected with the third Gaelic cycle—that which relates the exploits of Finn and the Fenians.
monarchsnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrks/
plural of “monarch” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading FINN AND THE FENIANS[223] The epoch of Emain Macha is followed in the annals of ancient Ireland by a succession of monarchs who, though doubtless as mythical as King Conchobar and his court, seem to grow gradually more human.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading FINN AND THE FENIANS[223] The epoch of Emain Macha is followed in the annals of ancient Ireland by a succession of monarchs who, though doubtless as mythical as King Conchobar and his court, seem to grow gradually more human.
mythicaladjectiveUS /ˈmɪθəkəl/
based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity
From this reading FINN AND THE FENIANS[223] The epoch of Emain Macha is followed in the annals of ancient Ireland by a succession of monarchs who, though doubtless as mythical as King Conchobar and his court, seem to grow gradually more human.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading All these kings had their dealings with the national gods.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Their line lasts for about two centuries, culminating in a dynasty with which legend has occupied itself more than with its immediate predecessors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FINN AND THE FENIANS[223] The epoch of Emain Macha is followed in the annals of ancient Ireland by a succession of monarchs who, though doubtless as mythical as King Conchobar and his court, seem to grow gradually more human.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This is the one which began, according to the annalists, in A.D.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading 177, with the famous Conn “the Hundred-Fighter”, and, passing down to the reign of his even more famous grandson, Cormac “the Magnificent”, is connected with the third Gaelic cycle—that which relates the exploits of Finn and the Fenians.
predecessorsnounUS /ˈpredəsesərz/
plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading Their line lasts for about two centuries, culminating in a dynasty with which legend has occupied itself more than with its immediate predecessors.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading 177, with the famous Conn “the Hundred-Fighter”, and, passing down to the reign of his even more famous grandson, Cormac “the Magnificent”, is connected with the third Gaelic cycle—that which relates the exploits of Finn and the Fenians.
relatesverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading 177, with the famous Conn “the Hundred-Fighter”, and, passing down to the reign of his even more famous grandson, Cormac “the Magnificent”, is connected with the third Gaelic cycle—that which relates the exploits of Finn and the Fenians.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading FINN AND THE FENIANS[223] The epoch of Emain Macha is followed in the annals of ancient Ireland by a succession of monarchs who, though doubtless as mythical as King Conchobar and his court, seem to grow gradually more human.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading FINN AND THE FENIANS[223] The epoch of Emain Macha is followed in the annals of ancient Ireland by a succession of monarchs who, though doubtless as mythical as King Conchobar and his court, seem to grow gradually more human.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Their line lasts for about two centuries, culminating in a dynasty with which legend has occupied itself more than with its immediate predecessors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 177, with the famous Conn “the Hundred-Fighter”, and, passing down to the reign of his even more famous grandson, Cormac “the Magnificent”, is connected with the third Gaelic cycle—that which relates the exploits of Finn and the Fenians.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FINN AND THE FENIANS[223] The epoch of Emain Macha is followed in the annals of ancient Ireland by a succession of monarchs who, though doubtless as mythical as King Conchobar and his court, seem to grow gradually more human.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their line lasts for about two centuries, culminating in a dynasty with which legend has occupied itself more than with its immediate predecessors.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading All these kings had their dealings with the national gods.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading 177, with the famous Conn “the Hundred-Fighter”, and, passing down to the reign of his even more famous grandson, Cormac “the Magnificent”, is connected with the third Gaelic cycle—that which relates the exploits of Finn and the Fenians.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is the one which began, according to the annalists, in A.D.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading FINN AND THE FENIANS[223] The epoch of Emain Macha is followed in the annals of ancient Ireland by a succession of monarchs who, though doubtless as mythical as King Conchobar and his court, seem to grow gradually more human.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FINN AND THE FENIANS[223] The epoch of Emain Macha is followed in the annals of ancient Ireland by a succession of monarchs who, though doubtless as mythical as King Conchobar and his court, seem to grow gradually more human.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Their line lasts for about two centuries, culminating in a dynasty with which legend has occupied itself more than with its immediate predecessors.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Their line lasts for about two centuries, culminating in a dynasty with which legend has occupied itself more than with its immediate predecessors.
which person or people
From this reading FINN AND THE FENIANS[223] The epoch of Emain Macha is followed in the annals of ancient Ireland by a succession of monarchs who, though doubtless as mythical as King Conchobar and his court, seem to grow gradually more human.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Their line lasts for about two centuries, culminating in a dynasty with which legend has occupied itself more than with its immediate predecessors.
