used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was the noontide heat, and two Danish warriors reclined under the shadow of an ancient beech, hard by the entrenched camp of the Danes, a few days after the arrival of Alfgar therein.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was the noontide heat, and two Danish warriors reclined under the shadow of an ancient beech, hard by the entrenched camp of the Danes, a few days after the arrival of Alfgar therein.
Alfgar
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From this reading It was the noontide heat, and two Danish warriors reclined under the shadow of an ancient beech, hard by the entrenched camp of the Danes, a few days after the arrival of Alfgar therein.
(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 "Nay, all the camp inquires."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was the noontide heat, and two Danish warriors reclined under the shadow of an ancient beech, hard by the entrenched camp of the Danes, a few days after the arrival of Alfgar therein.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading It was the noontide heat, and two Danish warriors reclined under the shadow of an ancient beech, hard by the entrenched camp of the Danes, a few days after the arrival of Alfgar therein.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the noontide heat, and two Danish warriors reclined under the shadow of an ancient beech, hard by the entrenched camp of the Danes, a few days after the arrival of Alfgar therein.
Anlaf
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From this reading "Well, Anlaf, and when is your son going to give up his Christianity?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are in a great hurry, Sidroc."
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading It was the noontide heat, and two Danish warriors reclined under the shadow of an ancient beech, hard by the entrenched camp of the Danes, a few days after the arrival of Alfgar therein.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Their spears lay idly on the grass, as if there were no foe to dread, and the land were their own; they seemed deeply engrossed in conversation.
beechnounUS /biːtʃ/
any of several large deciduous trees with rounded spreading crowns and smooth grey bark and small sweet edible triangular nuts enclosed in burs; north temperate regions
From this reading It was the noontide heat, and two Danish warriors reclined under the shadow of an ancient beech, hard by the entrenched camp of the Danes, a few days after the arrival of Alfgar therein.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was the noontide heat, and two Danish warriors reclined under the shadow of an ancient beech, hard by the entrenched camp of the Danes, a few days after the arrival of Alfgar therein.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading It was the noontide heat, and two Danish warriors reclined under the shadow of an ancient beech, hard by the entrenched camp of the Danes, a few days after the arrival of Alfgar therein.
ChristianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading "Well, Anlaf, and when is your son going to give up his Christianity?"
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Their spears lay idly on the grass, as if there were no foe to dread, and the land were their own; they seemed deeply engrossed in conversation.
DanesnounUS /deɪnz/
plural of “dane” — a native or inhabitant of Denmark
From this reading It was the noontide heat, and two Danish warriors reclined under the shadow of an ancient beech, hard by the entrenched camp of the Danes, a few days after the arrival of Alfgar therein.
DanishnounUS /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/
a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Denmark
From this reading It was the noontide heat, and two Danish warriors reclined under the shadow of an ancient beech, hard by the entrenched camp of the Danes, a few days after the arrival of Alfgar therein.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was the noontide heat, and two Danish warriors reclined under the shadow of an ancient beech, hard by the entrenched camp of the Danes, a few days after the arrival of Alfgar therein.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Their spears lay idly on the grass, as if there were no foe to dread, and the land were their own; they seemed deeply engrossed in conversation.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Their spears lay idly on the grass, as if there were no foe to dread, and the land were their own; they seemed deeply engrossed in conversation.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Their spears lay idly on the grass, as if there were no foe to dread, and the land were their own; they seemed deeply engrossed in conversation.
entrenchedadjectiveUS /enˈtrentʃt/
dug in
From this reading It was the noontide heat, and two Danish warriors reclined under the shadow of an ancient beech, hard by the entrenched camp of the Danes, a few days after the arrival of Alfgar therein.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was the noontide heat, and two Danish warriors reclined under the shadow of an ancient beech, hard by the entrenched camp of the Danes, a few days after the arrival of Alfgar therein.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Their spears lay idly on the grass, as if there were no foe to dread, and the land were their own; they seemed deeply engrossed in conversation.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Well, Anlaf, and when is your son going to give up his Christianity?"
the act of departing
From this reading "Well, Anlaf, and when is your son going to give up his Christianity?"
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Their spears lay idly on the grass, as if there were no foe to dread, and the land were their own; they seemed deeply engrossed in conversation.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "You are in a great hurry, Sidroc."
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was the noontide heat, and two Danish warriors reclined under the shadow of an ancient beech, hard by the entrenched camp of the Danes, a few days after the arrival of Alfgar therein.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading It was the noontide heat, and two Danish warriors reclined under the shadow of an ancient beech, hard by the entrenched camp of the Danes, a few days after the arrival of Alfgar therein.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Well, Anlaf, and when is your son going to give up his Christianity?"
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading "You are in a great hurry, Sidroc."
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading Their spears lay idly on the grass, as if there were no foe to dread, and the land were their own; they seemed deeply engrossed in conversation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Their spears lay idly on the grass, as if there were no foe to dread, and the land were their own; they seemed deeply engrossed in conversation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Their spears lay idly on the grass, as if there were no foe to dread, and the land were their own; they seemed deeply engrossed in conversation.
inquiresverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Nay, all the camp inquires."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, Anlaf, and when is your son going to give up his Christianity?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the noontide heat, and two Danish warriors reclined under the shadow of an ancient beech, hard by the entrenched camp of the Danes, a few days after the arrival of Alfgar therein.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Their spears lay idly on the grass, as if there were no foe to dread, and the land were their own; they seemed deeply engrossed in conversation.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Their spears lay idly on the grass, as if there were no foe to dread, and the land were their own; they seemed deeply engrossed in conversation.
an old word for “no”
From this reading "Nay, all the camp inquires."
not any; not one
From this reading Their spears lay idly on the grass, as if there were no foe to dread, and the land were their own; they seemed deeply engrossed in conversation.
noontidenoun
the middle of the day
From this reading It was the noontide heat, and two Danish warriors reclined under the shadow of an ancient beech, hard by the entrenched camp of the Danes, a few days after the arrival of Alfgar therein.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the noontide heat, and two Danish warriors reclined under the shadow of an ancient beech, hard by the entrenched camp of the Danes, a few days after the arrival of Alfgar therein.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Their spears lay idly on the grass, as if there were no foe to dread, and the land were their own; they seemed deeply engrossed in conversation.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Their spears lay idly on the grass, as if there were no foe to dread, and the land were their own; they seemed deeply engrossed in conversation.
reclinedverbUS /rɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “recline” — move the upper body backwards and down
From this reading It was the noontide heat, and two Danish warriors reclined under the shadow of an ancient beech, hard by the entrenched camp of the Danes, a few days after the arrival of Alfgar therein.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Their spears lay idly on the grass, as if there were no foe to dread, and the land were their own; they seemed deeply engrossed in conversation.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading It was the noontide heat, and two Danish warriors reclined under the shadow of an ancient beech, hard by the entrenched camp of the Danes, a few days after the arrival of Alfgar therein.
Sidroc
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From this reading "You are in a great hurry, Sidroc."
a male human offspring
From this reading "Well, Anlaf, and when is your son going to give up his Christianity?"
spearsnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading Their spears lay idly on the grass, as if there were no foe to dread, and the land were their own; they seemed deeply engrossed in conversation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the noontide heat, and two Danish warriors reclined under the shadow of an ancient beech, hard by the entrenched camp of the Danes, a few days after the arrival of Alfgar therein.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their spears lay idly on the grass, as if there were no foe to dread, and the land were their own; they seemed deeply engrossed in conversation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Their spears lay idly on the grass, as if there were no foe to dread, and the land were their own; they seemed deeply engrossed in conversation.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading It was the noontide heat, and two Danish warriors reclined under the shadow of an ancient beech, hard by the entrenched camp of the Danes, a few days after the arrival of Alfgar therein.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their spears lay idly on the grass, as if there were no foe to dread, and the land were their own; they seemed deeply engrossed in conversation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Their spears lay idly on the grass, as if there were no foe to dread, and the land were their own; they seemed deeply engrossed in conversation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was the noontide heat, and two Danish warriors reclined under the shadow of an ancient beech, hard by the entrenched camp of the Danes, a few days after the arrival of Alfgar therein.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was the noontide heat, and two Danish warriors reclined under the shadow of an ancient beech, hard by the entrenched camp of the Danes, a few days after the arrival of Alfgar therein.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Well, Anlaf, and when is your son going to give up his Christianity?"
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading It was the noontide heat, and two Danish warriors reclined under the shadow of an ancient beech, hard by the entrenched camp of the Danes, a few days after the arrival of Alfgar therein.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the noontide heat, and two Danish warriors reclined under the shadow of an ancient beech, hard by the entrenched camp of the Danes, a few days after the arrival of Alfgar therein.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, Anlaf, and when is your son going to give up his Christianity?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Their spears lay idly on the grass, as if there were no foe to dread, and the land were their own; they seemed deeply engrossed in conversation.
at the time that
From this reading "Well, Anlaf, and when is your son going to give up his Christianity?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are in a great hurry, Sidroc."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, Anlaf, and when is your son going to give up his Christianity?"
