used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dùvach took a wife unto himself, who weaned the little Bride, who grew in beauty and grace, so that all men marvelled.
(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 Dùvach took a wife unto himself, who weaned the little Bride, who grew in beauty and grace, so that all men marvelled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dùvach took a wife unto himself, who weaned the little Bride, who grew in beauty and grace, so that all men marvelled.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nor did any one, not even Bride herself, saving Cathal the Arch-Druid, know that Dùvach the herdsman was Dùghall Donn, of a princely race in Innisfail.
apaceadverbUS /əˈpeɪs/
(poetic, literary) quickly
From this reading Year by year for seven years the wife of Dùvach bore him a son, and these grew apace in strength, so that by the beginning of the third year of the seventh cycle of Bride's life there were three stalwart youths to brother her, and three comely and strong lads, and one young boy fair to see.
Arch-Druid
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From this reading Nor did any one, not even Bride herself, saving Cathal the Arch-Druid, know that Dùvach the herdsman was Dùghall Donn, of a princely race in Innisfail.
arightadverb
in an accurate manner
From this reading In the end, too, Dùvach came to think that he had dreamed, or at the least that Cathal had not interpreted the prophecy aright.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the end, too, Dùvach came to think that he had dreamed, or at the least that Cathal had not interpreted the prophecy aright.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Dùvach took a wife unto himself, who weaned the little Bride, who grew in beauty and grace, so that all men marvelled.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Year by year for seven years the wife of Dùvach bore him a son, and these grew apace in strength, so that by the beginning of the third year of the seventh cycle of Bride's life there were three stalwart youths to brother her, and three comely and strong lads, and one young boy fair to see.
cause to be bored
From this reading Year by year for seven years the wife of Dùvach bore him a son, and these grew apace in strength, so that by the beginning of the third year of the seventh cycle of Bride's life there were three stalwart youths to brother her, and three comely and strong lads, and one young boy fair to see.
a youthful male person
From this reading Year by year for seven years the wife of Dùvach bore him a son, and these grew apace in strength, so that by the beginning of the third year of the seventh cycle of Bride's life there were three stalwart youths to brother her, and three comely and strong lads, and one young boy fair to see.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Dùvach took a wife unto himself, who weaned the little Bride, who grew in beauty and grace, so that all men marvelled.
Bride'snounUS /braɪdz/
possessive form of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Year by year for seven years the wife of Dùvach bore him a son, and these grew apace in strength, so that by the beginning of the third year of the seventh cycle of Bride's life there were three stalwart youths to brother her, and three comely and strong lads, and one young boy fair to see.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Year by year for seven years the wife of Dùvach bore him a son, and these grew apace in strength, so that by the beginning of the third year of the seventh cycle of Bride's life there were three stalwart youths to brother her, and three comely and strong lads, and one young boy fair to see.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Year by year for seven years the wife of Dùvach bore him a son, and these grew apace in strength, so that by the beginning of the third year of the seventh cycle of Bride's life there were three stalwart youths to brother her, and three comely and strong lads, and one young boy fair to see.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the end, too, Dùvach came to think that he had dreamed, or at the least that Cathal had not interpreted the prophecy aright.
Cathal
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From this reading Nor did any one, not even Bride herself, saving Cathal the Arch-Druid, know that Dùvach the herdsman was Dùghall Donn, of a princely race in Innisfail.
comelyadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmli/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Year by year for seven years the wife of Dùvach bore him a son, and these grew apace in strength, so that by the beginning of the third year of the seventh cycle of Bride's life there were three stalwart youths to brother her, and three comely and strong lads, and one young boy fair to see.
cyclenounUS /ˈsaɪkəl/
an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
From this reading Year by year for seven years the wife of Dùvach bore him a son, and these grew apace in strength, so that by the beginning of the third year of the seventh cycle of Bride's life there were three stalwart youths to brother her, and three comely and strong lads, and one young boy fair to see.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading So was it, from that day of the days.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading So was it, from that day of the days.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor did any one, not even Bride herself, saving Cathal the Arch-Druid, know that Dùvach the herdsman was Dùghall Donn, of a princely race in Innisfail.
Donn
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From this reading Nor did any one, not even Bride herself, saving Cathal the Arch-Druid, know that Dùvach the herdsman was Dùghall Donn, of a princely race in Innisfail.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading In the end, too, Dùvach came to think that he had dreamed, or at the least that Cathal had not interpreted the prophecy aright.
Dùghall
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From this reading Nor did any one, not even Bride herself, saving Cathal the Arch-Druid, know that Dùvach the herdsman was Dùghall Donn, of a princely race in Innisfail.
Dùvach
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From this reading Dùvach took a wife unto himself, who weaned the little Bride, who grew in beauty and grace, so that all men marvelled.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading In the end, too, Dùvach came to think that he had dreamed, or at the least that Cathal had not interpreted the prophecy aright.
divisible by two
From this reading Nor did any one, not even Bride herself, saving Cathal the Arch-Druid, know that Dùvach the herdsman was Dùghall Donn, of a princely race in Innisfail.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Year by year for seven years the wife of Dùvach bore him a son, and these grew apace in strength, so that by the beginning of the third year of the seventh cycle of Bride's life there were three stalwart youths to brother her, and three comely and strong lads, and one young boy fair to see.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Year by year for seven years the wife of Dùvach bore him a son, and these grew apace in strength, so that by the beginning of the third year of the seventh cycle of Bride's life there were three stalwart youths to brother her, and three comely and strong lads, and one young boy fair to see.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So was it, from that day of the days.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Dùvach took a wife unto himself, who weaned the little Bride, who grew in beauty and grace, so that all men marvelled.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Dùvach took a wife unto himself, who weaned the little Bride, who grew in beauty and grace, so that all men marvelled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the end, too, Dùvach came to think that he had dreamed, or at the least that Cathal had not interpreted the prophecy aright.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the end, too, Dùvach came to think that he had dreamed, or at the least that Cathal had not interpreted the prophecy aright.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Year by year for seven years the wife of Dùvach bore him a son, and these grew apace in strength, so that by the beginning of the third year of the seventh cycle of Bride's life there were three stalwart youths to brother her, and three comely and strong lads, and one young boy fair to see.
herdsmannoun
someone who drives a herd
From this reading Nor did any one, not even Bride herself, saving Cathal the Arch-Druid, know that Dùvach the herdsman was Dùghall Donn, of a princely race in Innisfail.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Nor did any one, not even Bride herself, saving Cathal the Arch-Druid, know that Dùvach the herdsman was Dùghall Donn, of a princely race in Innisfail.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Year by year for seven years the wife of Dùvach bore him a son, and these grew apace in strength, so that by the beginning of the third year of the seventh cycle of Bride's life there were three stalwart youths to brother her, and three comely and strong lads, and one young boy fair to see.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Dùvach took a wife unto himself, who weaned the little Bride, who grew in beauty and grace, so that all men marvelled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dùvach took a wife unto himself, who weaned the little Bride, who grew in beauty and grace, so that all men marvelled.
Innisfail
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From this reading Nor did any one, not even Bride herself, saving Cathal the Arch-Druid, know that Dùvach the herdsman was Dùghall Donn, of a princely race in Innisfail.
interpretedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətəd/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading In the end, too, Dùvach came to think that he had dreamed, or at the least that Cathal had not interpreted the prophecy aright.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So was it, from that day of the days.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Nor did any one, not even Bride herself, saving Cathal the Arch-Druid, know that Dùvach the herdsman was Dùghall Donn, of a princely race in Innisfail.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Year by year for seven years the wife of Dùvach bore him a son, and these grew apace in strength, so that by the beginning of the third year of the seventh cycle of Bride's life there were three stalwart youths to brother her, and three comely and strong lads, and one young boy fair to see.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the end, too, Dùvach came to think that he had dreamed, or at the least that Cathal had not interpreted the prophecy aright.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Year by year for seven years the wife of Dùvach bore him a son, and these grew apace in strength, so that by the beginning of the third year of the seventh cycle of Bride's life there were three stalwart youths to brother her, and three comely and strong lads, and one young boy fair to see.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Dùvach took a wife unto himself, who weaned the little Bride, who grew in beauty and grace, so that all men marvelled.
marvelledverbUS /mɑːrˈveld/
inflected form of “marvel” — be amazed at
From this reading Dùvach took a wife unto himself, who weaned the little Bride, who grew in beauty and grace, so that all men marvelled.
the force of workers available
From this reading Dùvach took a wife unto himself, who weaned the little Bride, who grew in beauty and grace, so that all men marvelled.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did any one, not even Bride herself, saving Cathal the Arch-Druid, know that Dùvach the herdsman was Dùghall Donn, of a princely race in Innisfail.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nor did any one, not even Bride herself, saving Cathal the Arch-Druid, know that Dùvach the herdsman was Dùghall Donn, of a princely race in Innisfail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So was it, from that day of the days.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Year by year for seven years the wife of Dùvach bore him a son, and these grew apace in strength, so that by the beginning of the third year of the seventh cycle of Bride's life there were three stalwart youths to brother her, and three comely and strong lads, and one young boy fair to see.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the end, too, Dùvach came to think that he had dreamed, or at the least that Cathal had not interpreted the prophecy aright.
princelyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪnsli/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading Nor did any one, not even Bride herself, saving Cathal the Arch-Druid, know that Dùvach the herdsman was Dùghall Donn, of a princely race in Innisfail.
prophecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading In the end, too, Dùvach came to think that he had dreamed, or at the least that Cathal had not interpreted the prophecy aright.
any competition
From this reading Nor did any one, not even Bride herself, saving Cathal the Arch-Druid, know that Dùvach the herdsman was Dùghall Donn, of a princely race in Innisfail.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading Nor did any one, not even Bride herself, saving Cathal the Arch-Druid, know that Dùvach the herdsman was Dùghall Donn, of a princely race in Innisfail.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Year by year for seven years the wife of Dùvach bore him a son, and these grew apace in strength, so that by the beginning of the third year of the seventh cycle of Bride's life there were three stalwart youths to brother her, and three comely and strong lads, and one young boy fair to see.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Year by year for seven years the wife of Dùvach bore him a son, and these grew apace in strength, so that by the beginning of the third year of the seventh cycle of Bride's life there were three stalwart youths to brother her, and three comely and strong lads, and one young boy fair to see.
seventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading Year by year for seven years the wife of Dùvach bore him a son, and these grew apace in strength, so that by the beginning of the third year of the seventh cycle of Bride's life there were three stalwart youths to brother her, and three comely and strong lads, and one young boy fair to see.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So was it, from that day of the days.
a male human offspring
From this reading Year by year for seven years the wife of Dùvach bore him a son, and these grew apace in strength, so that by the beginning of the third year of the seventh cycle of Bride's life there were three stalwart youths to brother her, and three comely and strong lads, and one young boy fair to see.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Year by year for seven years the wife of Dùvach bore him a son, and these grew apace in strength, so that by the beginning of the third year of the seventh cycle of Bride's life there were three stalwart youths to brother her, and three comely and strong lads, and one young boy fair to see.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Year by year for seven years the wife of Dùvach bore him a son, and these grew apace in strength, so that by the beginning of the third year of the seventh cycle of Bride's life there were three stalwart youths to brother her, and three comely and strong lads, and one young boy fair to see.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Year by year for seven years the wife of Dùvach bore him a son, and these grew apace in strength, so that by the beginning of the third year of the seventh cycle of Bride's life there were three stalwart youths to brother her, and three comely and strong lads, and one young boy fair to see.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So was it, from that day of the days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So was it, from that day of the days.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Year by year for seven years the wife of Dùvach bore him a son, and these grew apace in strength, so that by the beginning of the third year of the seventh cycle of Bride's life there were three stalwart youths to brother her, and three comely and strong lads, and one young boy fair to see.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Year by year for seven years the wife of Dùvach bore him a son, and these grew apace in strength, so that by the beginning of the third year of the seventh cycle of Bride's life there were three stalwart youths to brother her, and three comely and strong lads, and one young boy fair to see.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading In the end, too, Dùvach came to think that he had dreamed, or at the least that Cathal had not interpreted the prophecy aright.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Year by year for seven years the wife of Dùvach bore him a son, and these grew apace in strength, so that by the beginning of the third year of the seventh cycle of Bride's life there were three stalwart youths to brother her, and three comely and strong lads, and one young boy fair to see.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Year by year for seven years the wife of Dùvach bore him a son, and these grew apace in strength, so that by the beginning of the third year of the seventh cycle of Bride's life there were three stalwart youths to brother her, and three comely and strong lads, and one young boy fair to see.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Year by year for seven years the wife of Dùvach bore him a son, and these grew apace in strength, so that by the beginning of the third year of the seventh cycle of Bride's life there were three stalwart youths to brother her, and three comely and strong lads, and one young boy fair to see.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In the end, too, Dùvach came to think that he had dreamed, or at the least that Cathal had not interpreted the prophecy aright.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Dùvach took a wife unto himself, who weaned the little Bride, who grew in beauty and grace, so that all men marvelled.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading Dùvach took a wife unto himself, who weaned the little Bride, who grew in beauty and grace, so that all men marvelled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So was it, from that day of the days.
weanedadjectiveUS /wiːnd/
freed of dependence on something especially (for mammals) mother's milk
From this reading Dùvach took a wife unto himself, who weaned the little Bride, who grew in beauty and grace, so that all men marvelled.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Year by year for seven years the wife of Dùvach bore him a son, and these grew apace in strength, so that by the beginning of the third year of the seventh cycle of Bride's life there were three stalwart youths to brother her, and three comely and strong lads, and one young boy fair to see.
which person or people
From this reading Dùvach took a wife unto himself, who weaned the little Bride, who grew in beauty and grace, so that all men marvelled.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Dùvach took a wife unto himself, who weaned the little Bride, who grew in beauty and grace, so that all men marvelled.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Year by year for seven years the wife of Dùvach bore him a son, and these grew apace in strength, so that by the beginning of the third year of the seventh cycle of Bride's life there were three stalwart youths to brother her, and three comely and strong lads, and one young boy fair to see.
a late time of life
From this reading Year by year for seven years the wife of Dùvach bore him a son, and these grew apace in strength, so that by the beginning of the third year of the seventh cycle of Bride's life there were three stalwart youths to brother her, and three comely and strong lads, and one young boy fair to see.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Year by year for seven years the wife of Dùvach bore him a son, and these grew apace in strength, so that by the beginning of the third year of the seventh cycle of Bride's life there were three stalwart youths to brother her, and three comely and strong lads, and one young boy fair to see.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Year by year for seven years the wife of Dùvach bore him a son, and these grew apace in strength, so that by the beginning of the third year of the seventh cycle of Bride's life there were three stalwart youths to brother her, and three comely and strong lads, and one young boy fair to see.
