Chapter XVIII · Peace

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

From this reading A line beginning at the mouth of the Thames, and running along the river Lea to its source, and turning at Bedford to the right along the Ouse as far as Watling street was to make the division.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading According to this arrangement a large portion of Mercia fell to Alfred’s share.

later than; following

From this reading By the treaty of peace between Alfred and Athelstan drawn up by the witanagemot or the Saxon parliament which convened at Wedmore after the baptism of the Danes, the boundaries of the two kingdoms were defined.

king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)

From this reading By the treaty of peace between Alfred and Athelstan drawn up by the witanagemot or the Saxon parliament which convened at Wedmore after the baptism of the Danes, the boundaries of the two kingdoms were defined.

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From this reading According to this arrangement a large portion of Mercia fell to Alfred’s share.

(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 The part which was north of the line being the Danish kingdom and called Danelagh, while all south of the line was the kingdom of the Saxons.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading A line beginning at the mouth of the Thames, and running along the river Lea to its source, and turning at Bedford to the right along the Ouse as far as Watling street was to make the division.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The treaty comprehended various rules for the conduct of commerce, and courts were instituted for the trial of disputes and crimes; although in their own kingdom the Danes were to be governed by their own laws.

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

From this reading By the treaty of peace between Alfred and Athelstan drawn up by the witanagemot or the Saxon parliament which convened at Wedmore after the baptism of the Danes, the boundaries of the two kingdoms were defined.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading According to this arrangement a large portion of Mercia fell to Alfred’s share.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A line beginning at the mouth of the Thames, and running along the river Lea to its source, and turning at Bedford to the right along the Ouse as far as Watling street was to make the division.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading By the treaty of peace between Alfred and Athelstan drawn up by the witanagemot or the Saxon parliament which convened at Wedmore after the baptism of the Danes, the boundaries of the two kingdoms were defined.

the first Saxon ruler who extended his kingdom to include nearly all of England (895-939)

From this reading By the treaty of peace between Alfred and Athelstan drawn up by the witanagemot or the Saxon parliament which convened at Wedmore after the baptism of the Danes, the boundaries of the two kingdoms were defined.

a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth

From this reading By the treaty of peace between Alfred and Athelstan drawn up by the witanagemot or the Saxon parliament which convened at Wedmore after the baptism of the Danes, the boundaries of the two kingdoms were defined.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The treaty comprehended various rules for the conduct of commerce, and courts were instituted for the trial of disputes and crimes; although in their own kingdom the Danes were to be governed by their own laws.

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From this reading A line beginning at the mouth of the Thames, and running along the river Lea to its source, and turning at Bedford to the right along the Ouse as far as Watling street was to make the division.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading A line beginning at the mouth of the Thames, and running along the river Lea to its source, and turning at Bedford to the right along the Ouse as far as Watling street was to make the division.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The part which was north of the line being the Danish kingdom and called Danelagh, while all south of the line was the kingdom of the Saxons.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading By the treaty of peace between Alfred and Athelstan drawn up by the witanagemot or the Saxon parliament which convened at Wedmore after the baptism of the Danes, the boundaries of the two kingdoms were defined.

plural of “boundary” — the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading By the treaty of peace between Alfred and Athelstan drawn up by the witanagemot or the Saxon parliament which convened at Wedmore after the baptism of the Danes, the boundaries of the two kingdoms were defined.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By the treaty of peace between Alfred and Athelstan drawn up by the witanagemot or the Saxon parliament which convened at Wedmore after the baptism of the Danes, the boundaries of the two kingdoms were defined.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The part which was north of the line being the Danish kingdom and called Danelagh, while all south of the line was the kingdom of the Saxons.

transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

From this reading The treaty comprehended various rules for the conduct of commerce, and courts were instituted for the trial of disputes and crimes; although in their own kingdom the Danes were to be governed by their own laws.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading The treaty comprehended various rules for the conduct of commerce, and courts were instituted for the trial of disputes and crimes; although in their own kingdom the Danes were to be governed by their own laws.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading The treaty comprehended various rules for the conduct of commerce, and courts were instituted for the trial of disputes and crimes; although in their own kingdom the Danes were to be governed by their own laws.

past form of “convene” — meet formally

From this reading By the treaty of peace between Alfred and Athelstan drawn up by the witanagemot or the Saxon parliament which convened at Wedmore after the baptism of the Danes, the boundaries of the two kingdoms were defined.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading The treaty comprehended various rules for the conduct of commerce, and courts were instituted for the trial of disputes and crimes; although in their own kingdom the Danes were to be governed by their own laws.

plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading The treaty comprehended various rules for the conduct of commerce, and courts were instituted for the trial of disputes and crimes; although in their own kingdom the Danes were to be governed by their own laws.

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From this reading The part which was north of the line being the Danish kingdom and called Danelagh, while all south of the line was the kingdom of the Saxons.

plural of “dane” — a native or inhabitant of Denmark

From this reading By the treaty of peace between Alfred and Athelstan drawn up by the witanagemot or the Saxon parliament which convened at Wedmore after the baptism of the Danes, the boundaries of the two kingdoms were defined.

a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Denmark

From this reading The part which was north of the line being the Danish kingdom and called Danelagh, while all south of the line was the kingdom of the Saxons.

clearly characterized or delimited

From this reading By the treaty of peace between Alfred and Athelstan drawn up by the witanagemot or the Saxon parliament which convened at Wedmore after the baptism of the Danes, the boundaries of the two kingdoms were defined.

plural of “dispute” — a disagreement or argument about something important

From this reading The treaty comprehended various rules for the conduct of commerce, and courts were instituted for the trial of disputes and crimes; although in their own kingdom the Danes were to be governed by their own laws.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading A line beginning at the mouth of the Thames, and running along the river Lea to its source, and turning at Bedford to the right along the Ouse as far as Watling street was to make the division.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading By the treaty of peace between Alfred and Athelstan drawn up by the witanagemot or the Saxon parliament which convened at Wedmore after the baptism of the Danes, the boundaries of the two kingdoms were defined.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading A line beginning at the mouth of the Thames, and running along the river Lea to its source, and turning at Bedford to the right along the Ouse as far as Watling street was to make the division.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading According to this arrangement a large portion of Mercia fell to Alfred’s share.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The treaty comprehended various rules for the conduct of commerce, and courts were instituted for the trial of disputes and crimes; although in their own kingdom the Danes were to be governed by their own laws.

the body of people who are citizens of a particular government

From this reading The treaty comprehended various rules for the conduct of commerce, and courts were instituted for the trial of disputes and crimes; although in their own kingdom the Danes were to be governed by their own laws.

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

From this reading The treaty comprehended various rules for the conduct of commerce, and courts were instituted for the trial of disputes and crimes; although in their own kingdom the Danes were to be governed by their own laws.

past form of “institute” — set up or lay the groundwork for

From this reading The treaty comprehended various rules for the conduct of commerce, and courts were instituted for the trial of disputes and crimes; although in their own kingdom the Danes were to be governed by their own laws.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A line beginning at the mouth of the Thames, and running along the river Lea to its source, and turning at Bedford to the right along the Ouse as far as Watling street was to make the division.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading The part which was north of the line being the Danish kingdom and called Danelagh, while all south of the line was the kingdom of the Saxons.

plural of “kingdom” — a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading By the treaty of peace between Alfred and Athelstan drawn up by the witanagemot or the Saxon parliament which convened at Wedmore after the baptism of the Danes, the boundaries of the two kingdoms were defined.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading According to this arrangement a large portion of Mercia fell to Alfred’s share.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading The treaty comprehended various rules for the conduct of commerce, and courts were instituted for the trial of disputes and crimes; although in their own kingdom the Danes were to be governed by their own laws.

a unit of length of thread or yarn

From this reading A line beginning at the mouth of the Thames, and running along the river Lea to its source, and turning at Bedford to the right along the Ouse as far as Watling street was to make the division.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading A line beginning at the mouth of the Thames, and running along the river Lea to its source, and turning at Bedford to the right along the Ouse as far as Watling street was to make the division.

engage in

From this reading A line beginning at the mouth of the Thames, and running along the river Lea to its source, and turning at Bedford to the right along the Ouse as far as Watling street was to make the division.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading According to this arrangement a large portion of Mercia fell to Alfred’s share.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading A line beginning at the mouth of the Thames, and running along the river Lea to its source, and turning at Bedford to the right along the Ouse as far as Watling street was to make the division.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The part which was north of the line being the Danish kingdom and called Danelagh, while all south of the line was the kingdom of the Saxons.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading By the treaty of peace between Alfred and Athelstan drawn up by the witanagemot or the Saxon parliament which convened at Wedmore after the baptism of the Danes, the boundaries of the two kingdoms were defined.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading By the treaty of peace between Alfred and Athelstan drawn up by the witanagemot or the Saxon parliament which convened at Wedmore after the baptism of the Danes, the boundaries of the two kingdoms were defined.

a river in northeastern England that flows generally southeastward to join the Trent River and form the Humber

From this reading A line beginning at the mouth of the Thames, and running along the river Lea to its source, and turning at Bedford to the right along the Ouse as far as Watling street was to make the division.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The treaty comprehended various rules for the conduct of commerce, and courts were instituted for the trial of disputes and crimes; although in their own kingdom the Danes were to be governed by their own laws.

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading By the treaty of peace between Alfred and Athelstan drawn up by the witanagemot or the Saxon parliament which convened at Wedmore after the baptism of the Danes, the boundaries of the two kingdoms were defined.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The part which was north of the line being the Danish kingdom and called Danelagh, while all south of the line was the kingdom of the Saxons.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading By the treaty of peace between Alfred and Athelstan drawn up by the witanagemot or the Saxon parliament which convened at Wedmore after the baptism of the Danes, the boundaries of the two kingdoms were defined.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading According to this arrangement a large portion of Mercia fell to Alfred’s share.

precisely, exactly

From this reading A line beginning at the mouth of the Thames, and running along the river Lea to its source, and turning at Bedford to the right along the Ouse as far as Watling street was to make the division.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading A line beginning at the mouth of the Thames, and running along the river Lea to its source, and turning at Bedford to the right along the Ouse as far as Watling street was to make the division.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading The treaty comprehended various rules for the conduct of commerce, and courts were instituted for the trial of disputes and crimes; although in their own kingdom the Danes were to be governed by their own laws.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading A line beginning at the mouth of the Thames, and running along the river Lea to its source, and turning at Bedford to the right along the Ouse as far as Watling street was to make the division.

a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons; dominant in England until the Norman Conquest

From this reading By the treaty of peace between Alfred and Athelstan drawn up by the witanagemot or the Saxon parliament which convened at Wedmore after the baptism of the Danes, the boundaries of the two kingdoms were defined.

plural of “saxon” — a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons; dominant in England until the Norman Conquest

From this reading The part which was north of the line being the Danish kingdom and called Danelagh, while all south of the line was the kingdom of the Saxons.

have in common

From this reading According to this arrangement a large portion of Mercia fell to Alfred’s share.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading A line beginning at the mouth of the Thames, and running along the river Lea to its source, and turning at Bedford to the right along the Ouse as far as Watling street was to make the division.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The part which was north of the line being the Danish kingdom and called Danelagh, while all south of the line was the kingdom of the Saxons.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading A line beginning at the mouth of the Thames, and running along the river Lea to its source, and turning at Bedford to the right along the Ouse as far as Watling street was to make the division.

the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea

From this reading A line beginning at the mouth of the Thames, and running along the river Lea to its source, and turning at Bedford to the right along the Ouse as far as Watling street was to make the division.

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

From this reading By the treaty of peace between Alfred and Athelstan drawn up by the witanagemot or the Saxon parliament which convened at Wedmore after the baptism of the Danes, the boundaries of the two kingdoms were defined.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The treaty comprehended various rules for the conduct of commerce, and courts were instituted for the trial of disputes and crimes; although in their own kingdom the Danes were to be governed by their own laws.

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

From this reading According to this arrangement a large portion of Mercia fell to Alfred’s share.

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

From this reading A line beginning at the mouth of the Thames, and running along the river Lea to its source, and turning at Bedford to the right along the Ouse as far as Watling street was to make the division.

a written agreement between two states or sovereigns

From this reading By the treaty of peace between Alfred and Athelstan drawn up by the witanagemot or the Saxon parliament which convened at Wedmore after the baptism of the Danes, the boundaries of the two kingdoms were defined.

the act of testing something

From this reading The treaty comprehended various rules for the conduct of commerce, and courts were instituted for the trial of disputes and crimes; although in their own kingdom the Danes were to be governed by their own laws.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading A line beginning at the mouth of the Thames, and running along the river Lea to its source, and turning at Bedford to the right along the Ouse as far as Watling street was to make the division.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading By the treaty of peace between Alfred and Athelstan drawn up by the witanagemot or the Saxon parliament which convened at Wedmore after the baptism of the Danes, the boundaries of the two kingdoms were defined.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading By the treaty of peace between Alfred and Athelstan drawn up by the witanagemot or the Saxon parliament which convened at Wedmore after the baptism of the Danes, the boundaries of the two kingdoms were defined.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The treaty comprehended various rules for the conduct of commerce, and courts were instituted for the trial of disputes and crimes; although in their own kingdom the Danes were to be governed by their own laws.

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

From this reading A line beginning at the mouth of the Thames, and running along the river Lea to its source, and turning at Bedford to the right along the Ouse as far as Watling street was to make the division.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A line beginning at the mouth of the Thames, and running along the river Lea to its source, and turning at Bedford to the right along the Ouse as far as Watling street was to make the division.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading By the treaty of peace between Alfred and Athelstan drawn up by the witanagemot or the Saxon parliament which convened at Wedmore after the baptism of the Danes, the boundaries of the two kingdoms were defined.

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

From this reading By the treaty of peace between Alfred and Athelstan drawn up by the witanagemot or the Saxon parliament which convened at Wedmore after the baptism of the Danes, the boundaries of the two kingdoms were defined.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading By the treaty of peace between Alfred and Athelstan drawn up by the witanagemot or the Saxon parliament which convened at Wedmore after the baptism of the Danes, the boundaries of the two kingdoms were defined.

during the time that

From this reading The part which was north of the line being the Danish kingdom and called Danelagh, while all south of the line was the kingdom of the Saxons.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading By the treaty of peace between Alfred and Athelstan drawn up by the witanagemot or the Saxon parliament which convened at Wedmore after the baptism of the Danes, the boundaries of the two kingdoms were defined.