958
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From this reading Many months had passed away since the destruction of the hall of Æscendune and the death of the unhappy Ragnar, and the spring of 958 had well-nigh ended.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the interval, a long and hard winter had grievously tried the shattered constitution of Elfric.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading His breathing became oppressed, he complained of pains in the chest, and seemed to suffer after any exertion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Many months had passed away since the destruction of the hall of Æscendune and the death of the unhappy Ragnar, and the spring of 958 had well-nigh ended.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His breathing became oppressed, he complained of pains in the chest, and seemed to suffer after any exertion.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Many months had passed away since the destruction of the hall of Æscendune and the death of the unhappy Ragnar, and the spring of 958 had well-nigh ended.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading His breathing became oppressed, he complained of pains in the chest, and seemed to suffer after any exertion.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading His breathing became oppressed, he complained of pains in the chest, and seemed to suffer after any exertion.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading His breathing became oppressed, he complained of pains in the chest, and seemed to suffer after any exertion.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading His breathing became oppressed, he complained of pains in the chest, and seemed to suffer after any exertion.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading During the interval, a long and hard winter had grievously tried the shattered constitution of Elfric.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Many months had passed away since the destruction of the hall of Æscendune and the death of the unhappy Ragnar, and the spring of 958 had well-nigh ended.
destructionnounUS /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Many months had passed away since the destruction of the hall of Æscendune and the death of the unhappy Ragnar, and the spring of 958 had well-nigh ended.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the interval, a long and hard winter had grievously tried the shattered constitution of Elfric.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He had recovered from the fever and the effects of his wound in a few weeks, yet only partially recovered, for the severe shock had permanently injured his once strong health, and ominous symptoms showed themselves early in the winter.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading He had recovered from the fever and the effects of his wound in a few weeks, yet only partially recovered, for the severe shock had permanently injured his once strong health, and ominous symptoms showed themselves early in the winter.
Elfric
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From this reading During the interval, a long and hard winter had grievously tried the shattered constitution of Elfric.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Many months had passed away since the destruction of the hall of Æscendune and the death of the unhappy Ragnar, and the spring of 958 had well-nigh ended.
at any time
From this reading “FOR EVER WITH THE LORD.”
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading His breathing became oppressed, he complained of pains in the chest, and seemed to suffer after any exertion.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading He had recovered from the fever and the effects of his wound in a few weeks, yet only partially recovered, for the severe shock had permanently injured his once strong health, and ominous symptoms showed themselves early in the winter.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He had recovered from the fever and the effects of his wound in a few weeks, yet only partially recovered, for the severe shock had permanently injured his once strong health, and ominous symptoms showed themselves early in the winter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “FOR EVER WITH THE LORD.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had recovered from the fever and the effects of his wound in a few weeks, yet only partially recovered, for the severe shock had permanently injured his once strong health, and ominous symptoms showed themselves early in the winter.
grievouslyadverbUS /ˈɡriːvəsli/
in a grievous manner
From this reading During the interval, a long and hard winter had grievously tried the shattered constitution of Elfric.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Many months had passed away since the destruction of the hall of Æscendune and the death of the unhappy Ragnar, and the spring of 958 had well-nigh ended.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Many months had passed away since the destruction of the hall of Æscendune and the death of the unhappy Ragnar, and the spring of 958 had well-nigh ended.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading During the interval, a long and hard winter had grievously tried the shattered constitution of Elfric.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had recovered from the fever and the effects of his wound in a few weeks, yet only partially recovered, for the severe shock had permanently injured his once strong health, and ominous symptoms showed themselves early in the winter.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading He had recovered from the fever and the effects of his wound in a few weeks, yet only partially recovered, for the severe shock had permanently injured his once strong health, and ominous symptoms showed themselves early in the winter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had recovered from the fever and the effects of his wound in a few weeks, yet only partially recovered, for the severe shock had permanently injured his once strong health, and ominous symptoms showed themselves early in the winter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had recovered from the fever and the effects of his wound in a few weeks, yet only partially recovered, for the severe shock had permanently injured his once strong health, and ominous symptoms showed themselves early in the winter.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading He had recovered from the fever and the effects of his wound in a few weeks, yet only partially recovered, for the severe shock had permanently injured his once strong health, and ominous symptoms showed themselves early in the winter.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading During the interval, a long and hard winter had grievously tried the shattered constitution of Elfric.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading During the interval, a long and hard winter had grievously tried the shattered constitution of Elfric.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “FOR EVER WITH THE LORD.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many months had passed away since the destruction of the hall of Æscendune and the death of the unhappy Ragnar, and the spring of 958 had well-nigh ended.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Many months had passed away since the destruction of the hall of Æscendune and the death of the unhappy Ragnar, and the spring of 958 had well-nigh ended.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Many months had passed away since the destruction of the hall of Æscendune and the death of the unhappy Ragnar, and the spring of 958 had well-nigh ended.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading He had recovered from the fever and the effects of his wound in a few weeks, yet only partially recovered, for the severe shock had permanently injured his once strong health, and ominous symptoms showed themselves early in the winter.
on one occasion
From this reading He had recovered from the fever and the effects of his wound in a few weeks, yet only partially recovered, for the severe shock had permanently injured his once strong health, and ominous symptoms showed themselves early in the winter.
and nothing more
From this reading He had recovered from the fever and the effects of his wound in a few weeks, yet only partially recovered, for the severe shock had permanently injured his once strong health, and ominous symptoms showed themselves early in the winter.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading His breathing became oppressed, he complained of pains in the chest, and seemed to suffer after any exertion.
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading His breathing became oppressed, he complained of pains in the chest, and seemed to suffer after any exertion.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading He had recovered from the fever and the effects of his wound in a few weeks, yet only partially recovered, for the severe shock had permanently injured his once strong health, and ominous symptoms showed themselves early in the winter.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Many months had passed away since the destruction of the hall of Æscendune and the death of the unhappy Ragnar, and the spring of 958 had well-nigh ended.
permanentlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrmənəntli/
for a long time without essential change
From this reading He had recovered from the fever and the effects of his wound in a few weeks, yet only partially recovered, for the severe shock had permanently injured his once strong health, and ominous symptoms showed themselves early in the winter.
Ragnar
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From this reading Many months had passed away since the destruction of the hall of Æscendune and the death of the unhappy Ragnar, and the spring of 958 had well-nigh ended.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading He had recovered from the fever and the effects of his wound in a few weeks, yet only partially recovered, for the severe shock had permanently injured his once strong health, and ominous symptoms showed themselves early in the winter.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His breathing became oppressed, he complained of pains in the chest, and seemed to suffer after any exertion.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading He had recovered from the fever and the effects of his wound in a few weeks, yet only partially recovered, for the severe shock had permanently injured his once strong health, and ominous symptoms showed themselves early in the winter.
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading During the interval, a long and hard winter had grievously tried the shattered constitution of Elfric.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading He had recovered from the fever and the effects of his wound in a few weeks, yet only partially recovered, for the severe shock had permanently injured his once strong health, and ominous symptoms showed themselves early in the winter.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had recovered from the fever and the effects of his wound in a few weeks, yet only partially recovered, for the severe shock had permanently injured his once strong health, and ominous symptoms showed themselves early in the winter.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Many months had passed away since the destruction of the hall of Æscendune and the death of the unhappy Ragnar, and the spring of 958 had well-nigh ended.
the season of growth
From this reading Many months had passed away since the destruction of the hall of Æscendune and the death of the unhappy Ragnar, and the spring of 958 had well-nigh ended.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He had recovered from the fever and the effects of his wound in a few weeks, yet only partially recovered, for the severe shock had permanently injured his once strong health, and ominous symptoms showed themselves early in the winter.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading His breathing became oppressed, he complained of pains in the chest, and seemed to suffer after any exertion.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading He had recovered from the fever and the effects of his wound in a few weeks, yet only partially recovered, for the severe shock had permanently injured his once strong health, and ominous symptoms showed themselves early in the winter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “FOR EVER WITH THE LORD.”
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading He had recovered from the fever and the effects of his wound in a few weeks, yet only partially recovered, for the severe shock had permanently injured his once strong health, and ominous symptoms showed themselves early in the winter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His breathing became oppressed, he complained of pains in the chest, and seemed to suffer after any exertion.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading During the interval, a long and hard winter had grievously tried the shattered constitution of Elfric.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Many months had passed away since the destruction of the hall of Æscendune and the death of the unhappy Ragnar, and the spring of 958 had well-nigh ended.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He had recovered from the fever and the effects of his wound in a few weeks, yet only partially recovered, for the severe shock had permanently injured his once strong health, and ominous symptoms showed themselves early in the winter.
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Many months had passed away since the destruction of the hall of Æscendune and the death of the unhappy Ragnar, and the spring of 958 had well-nigh ended.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading During the interval, a long and hard winter had grievously tried the shattered constitution of Elfric.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “FOR EVER WITH THE LORD.”
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading He had recovered from the fever and the effects of his wound in a few weeks, yet only partially recovered, for the severe shock had permanently injured his once strong health, and ominous symptoms showed themselves early in the winter.
but in spite of that
From this reading He had recovered from the fever and the effects of his wound in a few weeks, yet only partially recovered, for the severe shock had permanently injured his once strong health, and ominous symptoms showed themselves early in the winter.
Æscendune
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From this reading Many months had passed away since the destruction of the hall of Æscendune and the death of the unhappy Ragnar, and the spring of 958 had well-nigh ended.
