Chapter III · Chapter 3

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Maybe the only man who was at this time really fierce against the faith was Erpwald, the thane of Wisborough, some half-score miles from us northwards across the forest.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Maybe the only man who was at this time really fierce against the faith was Erpwald, the thane of Wisborough, some half-score miles from us northwards across the forest.

in the past

From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

(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 Our Sussex was the last land in all England that was heathen.

remote in manner

From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

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

From this reading Yet of these there were some, like my father, who had no hatred, to say the least, of the Christian and his creed, and did but need the words of one who could speak rightly to them to turn altogether from the Asir.

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

From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

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From this reading I suppose that the last heathen thanes in Sussex were those whose manors lay in the Andredsweald, as did ours.

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

From this reading I suppose that the last heathen thanes in Sussex were those whose manors lay in the Andredsweald, as did ours.

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From this reading Yet of these there were some, like my father, who had no hatred, to say the least, of the Christian and his creed, and did but need the words of one who could speak rightly to them to turn altogether from the Asir.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

for the reason that

From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Yet of these there were some, like my father, who had no hatred, to say the least, of the Christian and his creed, and did but need the words of one who could speak rightly to them to turn altogether from the Asir.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading Yet of these there were some, like my father, who had no hatred, to say the least, of the Christian and his creed, and did but need the words of one who could speak rightly to them to turn altogether from the Asir.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

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

From this reading Yet of these there were some, like my father, who had no hatred, to say the least, of the Christian and his creed, and did but need the words of one who could speak rightly to them to turn altogether from the Asir.

any system of principles or beliefs

From this reading Yet of these there were some, like my father, who had no hatred, to say the least, of the Christian and his creed, and did but need the words of one who could speak rightly to them to turn altogether from the Asir.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading I suppose that the last heathen thanes in Sussex were those whose manors lay in the Andredsweald, as did ours.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Our Sussex was the last land in all England that was heathen.

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From this reading Maybe the only man who was at this time really fierce against the faith was Erpwald, the thane of Wisborough, some half-score miles from us northwards across the forest.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Yet of these there were some, like my father, who had no hatred, to say the least, of the Christian and his creed, and did but need the words of one who could speak rightly to them to turn altogether from the Asir.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Maybe the only man who was at this time really fierce against the faith was Erpwald, the thane of Wisborough, some half-score miles from us northwards across the forest.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Maybe the only man who was at this time really fierce against the faith was Erpwald, the thane of Wisborough, some half-score miles from us northwards across the forest.

plural of “freeman” — a person who is not a serf or a slave

From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

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

From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

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

From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

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From this reading Maybe the only man who was at this time really fierce against the faith was Erpwald, the thane of Wisborough, some half-score miles from us northwards across the forest.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading Yet of these there were some, like my father, who had no hatred, to say the least, of the Christian and his creed, and did but need the words of one who could speak rightly to them to turn altogether from the Asir.

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From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading Our Sussex was the last land in all England that was heathen.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

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

From this reading Yet of these there were some, like my father, who had no hatred, to say the least, of the Christian and his creed, and did but need the words of one who could speak rightly to them to turn altogether from the Asir.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I suppose that the last heathen thanes in Sussex were those whose manors lay in the Andredsweald, as did ours.

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

From this reading Our Sussex was the last land in all England that was heathen.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Our Sussex was the last land in all England that was heathen.

immediately past

From this reading Our Sussex was the last land in all England that was heathen.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I suppose that the last heathen thanes in Sussex were those whose manors lay in the Andredsweald, as did ours.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

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 Yet of these there were some, like my father, who had no hatred, to say the least, of the Christian and his creed, and did but need the words of one who could speak rightly to them to turn altogether from the Asir.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Yet of these there were some, like my father, who had no hatred, to say the least, of the Christian and his creed, and did but need the words of one who could speak rightly to them to turn altogether from the Asir.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

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

From this reading Maybe the only man who was at this time really fierce against the faith was Erpwald, the thane of Wisborough, some half-score miles from us northwards across the forest.

plural of “manor” — the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading I suppose that the last heathen thanes in Sussex were those whose manors lay in the Andredsweald, as did ours.

by chance

From this reading Maybe the only man who was at this time really fierce against the faith was Erpwald, the thane of Wisborough, some half-score miles from us northwards across the forest.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Maybe the only man who was at this time really fierce against the faith was Erpwald, the thane of Wisborough, some half-score miles from us northwards across the forest.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Yet of these there were some, like my father, who had no hatred, to say the least, of the Christian and his creed, and did but need the words of one who could speak rightly to them to turn altogether from the Asir.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Yet of these there were some, like my father, who had no hatred, to say the least, of the Christian and his creed, and did but need the words of one who could speak rightly to them to turn altogether from the Asir.

not any; not one

From this reading Yet of these there were some, like my father, who had no hatred, to say the least, of the Christian and his creed, and did but need the words of one who could speak rightly to them to turn altogether from the Asir.

in a northern direction

From this reading Maybe the only man who was at this time really fierce against the faith was Erpwald, the thane of Wisborough, some half-score miles from us northwards across the forest.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Yet of these there were some, like my father, who had no hatred, to say the least, of the Christian and his creed, and did but need the words of one who could speak rightly to them to turn altogether from the Asir.

and nothing more

From this reading Maybe the only man who was at this time really fierce against the faith was Erpwald, the thane of Wisborough, some half-score miles from us northwards across the forest.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our Sussex was the last land in all England that was heathen.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading I suppose that the last heathen thanes in Sussex were those whose manors lay in the Andredsweald, as did ours.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Maybe the only man who was at this time really fierce against the faith was Erpwald, the thane of Wisborough, some half-score miles from us northwards across the forest.

with honesty

From this reading Yet of these there were some, like my father, who had no hatred, to say the least, of the Christian and his creed, and did but need the words of one who could speak rightly to them to turn altogether from the Asir.

express in words

From this reading Yet of these there were some, like my father, who had no hatred, to say the least, of the Christian and his creed, and did but need the words of one who could speak rightly to them to turn altogether from the Asir.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

express in speech

From this reading Yet of these there were some, like my father, who had no hatred, to say the least, of the Christian and his creed, and did but need the words of one who could speak rightly to them to turn altogether from the Asir.

express a supposition

From this reading I suppose that the last heathen thanes in Sussex were those whose manors lay in the Andredsweald, as did ours.

a county in southern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that was captured by Wessex in the 9th century

From this reading Our Sussex was the last land in all England that was heathen.

a feudal lord or baron

From this reading Maybe the only man who was at this time really fierce against the faith was Erpwald, the thane of Wisborough, some half-score miles from us northwards across the forest.

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From this reading I suppose that the last heathen thanes in Sussex were those whose manors lay in the Andredsweald, as did ours.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Our Sussex was the last land in all England that was heathen.

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

From this reading Our Sussex was the last land in all England that was heathen.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Yet of these there were some, like my father, who had no hatred, to say the least, of the Christian and his creed, and did but need the words of one who could speak rightly to them to turn altogether from the Asir.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Yet of these there were some, like my father, who had no hatred, to say the least, of the Christian and his creed, and did but need the words of one who could speak rightly to them to turn altogether from the Asir.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

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

From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

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

From this reading Maybe the only man who was at this time really fierce against the faith was Erpwald, the thane of Wisborough, some half-score miles from us northwards across the forest.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading I suppose that the last heathen thanes in Sussex were those whose manors lay in the Andredsweald, as did ours.

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From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Maybe the only man who was at this time really fierce against the faith was Erpwald, the thane of Wisborough, some half-score miles from us northwards across the forest.

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

From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Yet of these there were some, like my father, who had no hatred, to say the least, of the Christian and his creed, and did but need the words of one who could speak rightly to them to turn altogether from the Asir.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Maybe the only man who was at this time really fierce against the faith was Erpwald, the thane of Wisborough, some half-score miles from us northwards across the forest.

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

From this reading Our Sussex was the last land in all England that was heathen.

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

From this reading I suppose that the last heathen thanes in Sussex were those whose manors lay in the Andredsweald, as did ours.

which person or people

From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

belonging to which person

From this reading I suppose that the last heathen thanes in Sussex were those whose manors lay in the Andredsweald, as did ours.

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From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

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From this reading Maybe the only man who was at this time really fierce against the faith was Erpwald, the thane of Wisborough, some half-score miles from us northwards across the forest.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Yet of these there were some, like my father, who had no hatred, to say the least, of the Christian and his creed, and did but need the words of one who could speak rightly to them to turn altogether from the Asir.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

a late time of life

From this reading Most of these thanes had held aloof from the faith because at the first coming of good Bishop Wilfrith, some twelve years ago, those who had hearkened to him were mostly thralls and freemen of the lower ranks, and they would not follow their lead.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet of these there were some, like my father, who had no hatred, to say the least, of the Christian and his creed, and did but need the words of one who could speak rightly to them to turn altogether from the Asir.