aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The tales about Conchobar and Cuchulainn were amended, to prove that those very pagan personages had been miraculously brought to accept the gospel at the last.
consider or hold as true
From this reading The tales about Conchobar and Cuchulainn were amended, to prove that those very pagan personages had been miraculously brought to accept the gospel at the last.
in addition
From this reading Caoilté, the other great surviving Fenian, was also represented as having gladly exchanged his pagan lore for the faith and salvation offered him.
amendedadjectiveUS /əˈmendɪd/
of legislation
From this reading The tales about Conchobar and Cuchulainn were amended, to prove that those very pagan personages had been miraculously brought to accept the gospel at the last.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE GODS In spite, however, of the wide-spread popularity of the ballads that took the form of dialogues between Ossian and Patrick, certain traditions say that the saint succeeded in converting the hero.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Caoilté, the other great surviving Fenian, was also represented as having gladly exchanged his pagan lore for the faith and salvation offered him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The tales about Conchobar and Cuchulainn were amended, to prove that those very pagan personages had been miraculously brought to accept the gospel at the last.
balladsnounUS /ˈbælədz/
plural of “ballad” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE GODS In spite, however, of the wide-spread popularity of the ballads that took the form of dialogues between Ossian and Patrick, certain traditions say that the saint succeeded in converting the hero.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The tales about Conchobar and Cuchulainn were amended, to prove that those very pagan personages had been miraculously brought to accept the gospel at the last.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE GODS In spite, however, of the wide-spread popularity of the ballads that took the form of dialogues between Ossian and Patrick, certain traditions say that the saint succeeded in converting the hero.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading We may see the same influence on foot in the later legends concerning the Red Branch Champions.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The tales about Conchobar and Cuchulainn were amended, to prove that those very pagan personages had been miraculously brought to accept the gospel at the last.
Caoilté
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From this reading Caoilté, the other great surviving Fenian, was also represented as having gladly exchanged his pagan lore for the faith and salvation offered him.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE GODS In spite, however, of the wide-spread popularity of the ballads that took the form of dialogues between Ossian and Patrick, certain traditions say that the saint succeeded in converting the hero.
ChampionsnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiənz/
plural of “champion” — someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading We may see the same influence on foot in the later legends concerning the Red Branch Champions.
Christianizers
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From this reading It was the policy of the first Christianizers of Ireland to describe the loved heroes of their still half-heathen flocks as having handed in their submission to the new creed.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading We may see the same influence on foot in the later legends concerning the Red Branch Champions.
Conchobar
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From this reading The tales about Conchobar and Cuchulainn were amended, to prove that those very pagan personages had been miraculously brought to accept the gospel at the last.
convertingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE GODS In spite, however, of the wide-spread popularity of the ballads that took the form of dialogues between Ossian and Patrick, certain traditions say that the saint succeeded in converting the hero.
creednounUS /kriːd/
any system of principles or beliefs
From this reading It was the policy of the first Christianizers of Ireland to describe the loved heroes of their still half-heathen flocks as having handed in their submission to the new creed.
Cuchulainn
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From this reading The tales about Conchobar and Cuchulainn were amended, to prove that those very pagan personages had been miraculously brought to accept the gospel at the last.
DECLINEverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE GODS In spite, however, of the wide-spread popularity of the ballads that took the form of dialogues between Ossian and Patrick, certain traditions say that the saint succeeded in converting the hero.
give a description of
From this reading It was the policy of the first Christianizers of Ireland to describe the loved heroes of their still half-heathen flocks as having handed in their submission to the new creed.
dialoguesnounUS /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡz/
plural of “dialogue” — a conversation between two persons
From this reading THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE GODS In spite, however, of the wide-spread popularity of the ballads that took the form of dialogues between Ossian and Patrick, certain traditions say that the saint succeeded in converting the hero.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Caoilté, the other great surviving Fenian, was also represented as having gladly exchanged his pagan lore for the faith and salvation offered him.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Caoilté, the other great surviving Fenian, was also represented as having gladly exchanged his pagan lore for the faith and salvation offered him.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE GODS In spite, however, of the wide-spread popularity of the ballads that took the form of dialogues between Ossian and Patrick, certain traditions say that the saint succeeded in converting the hero.
Fenian
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From this reading Caoilté, the other great surviving Fenian, was also represented as having gladly exchanged his pagan lore for the faith and salvation offered him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the policy of the first Christianizers of Ireland to describe the loved heroes of their still half-heathen flocks as having handed in their submission to the new creed.
flocksnounUS /flɑːks/
plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading It was the policy of the first Christianizers of Ireland to describe the loved heroes of their still half-heathen flocks as having handed in their submission to the new creed.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading We may see the same influence on foot in the later legends concerning the Red Branch Champions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Caoilté, the other great surviving Fenian, was also represented as having gladly exchanged his pagan lore for the faith and salvation offered him.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE GODS In spite, however, of the wide-spread popularity of the ballads that took the form of dialogues between Ossian and Patrick, certain traditions say that the saint succeeded in converting the hero.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Caoilté, the other great surviving Fenian, was also represented as having gladly exchanged his pagan lore for the faith and salvation offered him.
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 DECLINE AND FALL OF THE GODS In spite, however, of the wide-spread popularity of the ballads that took the form of dialogues between Ossian and Patrick, certain traditions say that the saint succeeded in converting the hero.
gospelnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading The tales about Conchobar and Cuchulainn were amended, to prove that those very pagan personages had been miraculously brought to accept the gospel at the last.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Caoilté, the other great surviving Fenian, was also represented as having gladly exchanged his pagan lore for the faith and salvation offered him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The tales about Conchobar and Cuchulainn were amended, to prove that those very pagan personages had been miraculously brought to accept the gospel at the last.
half-heathen
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From this reading It was the policy of the first Christianizers of Ireland to describe the loved heroes of their still half-heathen flocks as having handed in their submission to the new creed.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading It was the policy of the first Christianizers of Ireland to describe the loved heroes of their still half-heathen flocks as having handed in their submission to the new creed.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Caoilté, the other great surviving Fenian, was also represented as having gladly exchanged his pagan lore for the faith and salvation offered him.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE GODS In spite, however, of the wide-spread popularity of the ballads that took the form of dialogues between Ossian and Patrick, certain traditions say that the saint succeeded in converting the hero.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading It was the policy of the first Christianizers of Ireland to describe the loved heroes of their still half-heathen flocks as having handed in their submission to the new creed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Caoilté, the other great surviving Fenian, was also represented as having gladly exchanged his pagan lore for the faith and salvation offered him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Caoilté, the other great surviving Fenian, was also represented as having gladly exchanged his pagan lore for the faith and salvation offered him.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE GODS In spite, however, of the wide-spread popularity of the ballads that took the form of dialogues between Ossian and Patrick, certain traditions say that the saint succeeded in converting the hero.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE GODS In spite, however, of the wide-spread popularity of the ballads that took the form of dialogues between Ossian and Patrick, certain traditions say that the saint succeeded in converting the hero.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading We may see the same influence on foot in the later legends concerning the Red Branch Champions.
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 It was the policy of the first Christianizers of Ireland to describe the loved heroes of their still half-heathen flocks as having handed in their submission to the new creed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the policy of the first Christianizers of Ireland to describe the loved heroes of their still half-heathen flocks as having handed in their submission to the new creed.
immediately past
From this reading The tales about Conchobar and Cuchulainn were amended, to prove that those very pagan personages had been miraculously brought to accept the gospel at the last.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading We may see the same influence on foot in the later legends concerning the Red Branch Champions.
legendsnounUS /ˈledʒəndz/
plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading We may see the same influence on foot in the later legends concerning the Red Branch Champions.
lorenounUS /lɔːr/
knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote
From this reading Caoilté, the other great surviving Fenian, was also represented as having gladly exchanged his pagan lore for the faith and salvation offered him.
held dear
From this reading It was the policy of the first Christianizers of Ireland to describe the loved heroes of their still half-heathen flocks as having handed in their submission to the new creed.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading We may see the same influence on foot in the later legends concerning the Red Branch Champions.
miraculouslyadverbUS /mərˈækjələsli/
in a miraculous manner
From this reading The tales about Conchobar and Cuchulainn were amended, to prove that those very pagan personages had been miraculously brought to accept the gospel at the last.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was the policy of the first Christianizers of Ireland to describe the loved heroes of their still half-heathen flocks as having handed in their submission to the new creed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE GODS In spite, however, of the wide-spread popularity of the ballads that took the form of dialogues between Ossian and Patrick, certain traditions say that the saint succeeded in converting the hero.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Caoilté, the other great surviving Fenian, was also represented as having gladly exchanged his pagan lore for the faith and salvation offered him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We may see the same influence on foot in the later legends concerning the Red Branch Champions.
Ossian
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From this reading THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE GODS In spite, however, of the wide-spread popularity of the ballads that took the form of dialogues between Ossian and Patrick, certain traditions say that the saint succeeded in converting the hero.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Caoilté, the other great surviving Fenian, was also represented as having gladly exchanged his pagan lore for the faith and salvation offered him.
pagannounUS /ˈpeɪɡən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading Caoilté, the other great surviving Fenian, was also represented as having gladly exchanged his pagan lore for the faith and salvation offered him.
PatricknounUS /ˈpætrɪk/
Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century
From this reading THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE GODS In spite, however, of the wide-spread popularity of the ballads that took the form of dialogues between Ossian and Patrick, certain traditions say that the saint succeeded in converting the hero.
personages
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From this reading The tales about Conchobar and Cuchulainn were amended, to prove that those very pagan personages had been miraculously brought to accept the gospel at the last.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading It was the policy of the first Christianizers of Ireland to describe the loved heroes of their still half-heathen flocks as having handed in their submission to the new creed.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE GODS In spite, however, of the wide-spread popularity of the ballads that took the form of dialogues between Ossian and Patrick, certain traditions say that the saint succeeded in converting the hero.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading The tales about Conchobar and Cuchulainn were amended, to prove that those very pagan personages had been miraculously brought to accept the gospel at the last.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading We may see the same influence on foot in the later legends concerning the Red Branch Champions.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading Caoilté, the other great surviving Fenian, was also represented as having gladly exchanged his pagan lore for the faith and salvation offered him.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE GODS In spite, however, of the wide-spread popularity of the ballads that took the form of dialogues between Ossian and Patrick, certain traditions say that the saint succeeded in converting the hero.
salvationnounUS /sælˈveɪʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading Caoilté, the other great surviving Fenian, was also represented as having gladly exchanged his pagan lore for the faith and salvation offered him.
Identical; not different.
From this reading We may see the same influence on foot in the later legends concerning the Red Branch Champions.
express in words
From this reading THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE GODS In spite, however, of the wide-spread popularity of the ballads that took the form of dialogues between Ossian and Patrick, certain traditions say that the saint succeeded in converting the hero.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We may see the same influence on foot in the later legends concerning the Red Branch Champions.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE GODS In spite, however, of the wide-spread popularity of the ballads that took the form of dialogues between Ossian and Patrick, certain traditions say that the saint succeeded in converting the hero.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was the policy of the first Christianizers of Ireland to describe the loved heroes of their still half-heathen flocks as having handed in their submission to the new creed.
submissionnounUS /səbˈmɪʃən/
something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)
From this reading It was the policy of the first Christianizers of Ireland to describe the loved heroes of their still half-heathen flocks as having handed in their submission to the new creed.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE GODS In spite, however, of the wide-spread popularity of the ballads that took the form of dialogues between Ossian and Patrick, certain traditions say that the saint succeeded in converting the hero.
survivingadjectiveUS /sərˈvaɪvɪŋ/
still in existence
From this reading Caoilté, the other great surviving Fenian, was also represented as having gladly exchanged his pagan lore for the faith and salvation offered him.
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 The tales about Conchobar and Cuchulainn were amended, to prove that those very pagan personages had been miraculously brought to accept the gospel at the last.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE GODS In spite, however, of the wide-spread popularity of the ballads that took the form of dialogues between Ossian and Patrick, certain traditions say that the saint succeeded in converting the hero.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE GODS In spite, however, of the wide-spread popularity of the ballads that took the form of dialogues between Ossian and Patrick, certain traditions say that the saint succeeded in converting the hero.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was the policy of the first Christianizers of Ireland to describe the loved heroes of their still half-heathen flocks as having handed in their submission to the new creed.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The tales about Conchobar and Cuchulainn were amended, to prove that those very pagan personages had been miraculously brought to accept the gospel at the last.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the policy of the first Christianizers of Ireland to describe the loved heroes of their still half-heathen flocks as having handed in their submission to the new creed.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE GODS In spite, however, of the wide-spread popularity of the ballads that took the form of dialogues between Ossian and Patrick, certain traditions say that the saint succeeded in converting the hero.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE GODS In spite, however, of the wide-spread popularity of the ballads that took the form of dialogues between Ossian and Patrick, certain traditions say that the saint succeeded in converting the hero.
precisely as stated
From this reading The tales about Conchobar and Cuchulainn were amended, to prove that those very pagan personages had been miraculously brought to accept the gospel at the last.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Caoilté, the other great surviving Fenian, was also represented as having gladly exchanged his pagan lore for the faith and salvation offered him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We may see the same influence on foot in the later legends concerning the Red Branch Champions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The tales about Conchobar and Cuchulainn were amended, to prove that those very pagan personages had been miraculously brought to accept the gospel at the last.
wide-spread
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From this reading THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE GODS In spite, however, of the wide-spread popularity of the ballads that took the form of dialogues between Ossian and Patrick, certain traditions say that the saint succeeded in converting the hero.
