adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading “I know not whether we shall meet again,” he said; “but, if my hours be sped before thou returnest, this I charge thee: that thou mindest Gudruda well, for she is the sweetest of all women that I have known, and I hold her the most dear.”
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 “I know not whether we shall meet again,” he said; “but, if my hours be sped before thou returnest, this I charge thee: that thou mindest Gudruda well, for she is the sweetest of all women that I have known, and I hold her the most dear.”
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading And I say this also: do not count overmuch on Björn thy son, for he has no loyal heart; and beware of Groa, who was thy housekeeper, for she loves not that Unna should take her place and more.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Fear not for that, lord,” said Eric; “and I pray thee this, that, if I come back no more, as well may happen, do not force Gudruda into marriage, if she wills it not, and I think she will have little leaning that way.
Asmund
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From this reading Here stood Asmund, who gripped him by both hands, and kissed him on the brow, bidding him good luck.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Fear not for that, lord,” said Eric; “and I pray thee this, that, if I come back no more, as well may happen, do not force Gudruda into marriage, if she wills it not, and I think she will have little leaning that way.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I know not whether we shall meet again,” he said; “but, if my hours be sped before thou returnest, this I charge thee: that thou mindest Gudruda well, for she is the sweetest of all women that I have known, and I hold her the most dear.”
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “I know not whether we shall meet again,” he said; “but, if my hours be sped before thou returnest, this I charge thee: that thou mindest Gudruda well, for she is the sweetest of all women that I have known, and I hold her the most dear.”
bentnounUS /bent/
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
bewareverbUS /bɪˈwer/
be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
From this reading And I say this also: do not count overmuch on Björn thy son, for he has no loyal heart; and beware of Groa, who was thy housekeeper, for she loves not that Unna should take her place and more.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Here stood Asmund, who gripped him by both hands, and kissed him on the brow, bidding him good luck.
Björn
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From this reading And I say this also: do not count overmuch on Björn thy son, for he has no loyal heart; and beware of Groa, who was thy housekeeper, for she loves not that Unna should take her place and more.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Here stood Asmund, who gripped him by both hands, and kissed him on the brow, bidding him good luck.
brownounUS /braʊ/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Here stood Asmund, who gripped him by both hands, and kissed him on the brow, bidding him good luck.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here stood Asmund, who gripped him by both hands, and kissed him on the brow, bidding him good luck.
CHAINnounUS /tʃeɪn/
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading “I know not whether we shall meet again,” he said; “but, if my hours be sped before thou returnest, this I charge thee: that thou mindest Gudruda well, for she is the sweetest of all women that I have known, and I hold her the most dear.”
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Fear not for that, lord,” said Eric; “and I pray thee this, that, if I come back no more, as well may happen, do not force Gudruda into marriage, if she wills it not, and I think she will have little leaning that way.
countverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading And I say this also: do not count overmuch on Björn thy son, for he has no loyal heart; and beware of Groa, who was thy housekeeper, for she loves not that Unna should take her place and more.
CUTverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading “I know not whether we shall meet again,” he said; “but, if my hours be sped before thou returnest, this I charge thee: that thou mindest Gudruda well, for she is the sweetest of all women that I have known, and I hold her the most dear.”
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Fear not for that, lord,” said Eric; “and I pray thee this, that, if I come back no more, as well may happen, do not force Gudruda into marriage, if she wills it not, and I think she will have little leaning that way.
droopingadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
Eric
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From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
FearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “Fear not for that, lord,” said Eric; “and I pray thee this, that, if I come back no more, as well may happen, do not force Gudruda into marriage, if she wills it not, and I think she will have little leaning that way.
flowernounUS /ˈflaʊər/
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading “Fear not for that, lord,” said Eric; “and I pray thee this, that, if I come back no more, as well may happen, do not force Gudruda into marriage, if she wills it not, and I think she will have little leaning that way.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Here stood Asmund, who gripped him by both hands, and kissed him on the brow, bidding him good luck.
GRAPNELnoun
a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading Here stood Asmund, who gripped him by both hands, and kissed him on the brow, bidding him good luck.
Groa
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From this reading And I say this also: do not count overmuch on Björn thy son, for he has no loyal heart; and beware of Groa, who was thy housekeeper, for she loves not that Unna should take her place and more.
Gudruda
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From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
HALLnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Here stood Asmund, who gripped him by both hands, and kissed him on the brow, bidding him good luck.
happenverbUS /ˈhæpən/
come to pass
From this reading “Fear not for that, lord,” said Eric; “and I pray thee this, that, if I come back no more, as well may happen, do not force Gudruda into marriage, if she wills it not, and I think she will have little leaning that way.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And I say this also: do not count overmuch on Björn thy son, for he has no loyal heart; and beware of Groa, who was thy housekeeper, for she loves not that Unna should take her place and more.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I know not whether we shall meet again,” he said; “but, if my hours be sped before thou returnest, this I charge thee: that thou mindest Gudruda well, for she is the sweetest of all women that I have known, and I hold her the most dear.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I know not whether we shall meet again,” he said; “but, if my hours be sped before thou returnest, this I charge thee: that thou mindest Gudruda well, for she is the sweetest of all women that I have known, and I hold her the most dear.”
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here stood Asmund, who gripped him by both hands, and kissed him on the brow, bidding him good luck.
hideverbUS /haɪd/
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here stood Asmund, who gripped him by both hands, and kissed him on the brow, bidding him good luck.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “I know not whether we shall meet again,” he said; “but, if my hours be sped before thou returnest, this I charge thee: that thou mindest Gudruda well, for she is the sweetest of all women that I have known, and I hold her the most dear.”
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading “I know not whether we shall meet again,” he said; “but, if my hours be sped before thou returnest, this I charge thee: that thou mindest Gudruda well, for she is the sweetest of all women that I have known, and I hold her the most dear.”
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading And I say this also: do not count overmuch on Björn thy son, for he has no loyal heart; and beware of Groa, who was thy housekeeper, for she loves not that Unna should take her place and more.
HOW
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From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I know not whether we shall meet again,” he said; “but, if my hours be sped before thou returnest, this I charge thee: that thou mindest Gudruda well, for she is the sweetest of all women that I have known, and I hold her the most dear.”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I know not whether we shall meet again,” he said; “but, if my hours be sped before thou returnest, this I charge thee: that thou mindest Gudruda well, for she is the sweetest of all women that I have known, and I hold her the most dear.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Fear not for that, lord,” said Eric; “and I pray thee this, that, if I come back no more, as well may happen, do not force Gudruda into marriage, if she wills it not, and I think she will have little leaning that way.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I know not whether we shall meet again,” he said; “but, if my hours be sped before thou returnest, this I charge thee: that thou mindest Gudruda well, for she is the sweetest of all women that I have known, and I hold her the most dear.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Fear not for that, lord,” said Eric; “and I pray thee this, that, if I come back no more, as well may happen, do not force Gudruda into marriage, if she wills it not, and I think she will have little leaning that way.
kissedverbUS /kɪst/
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading Here stood Asmund, who gripped him by both hands, and kissed him on the brow, bidding him good luck.
kneesnounUS /niːz/
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I know not whether we shall meet again,” he said; “but, if my hours be sped before thou returnest, this I charge thee: that thou mindest Gudruda well, for she is the sweetest of all women that I have known, and I hold her the most dear.”
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading “I know not whether we shall meet again,” he said; “but, if my hours be sped before thou returnest, this I charge thee: that thou mindest Gudruda well, for she is the sweetest of all women that I have known, and I hold her the most dear.”
laughingadjectiveUS /ˈlæfɪŋ/
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
leaningadjectiveUS /ˈliːnɪŋ/
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading “Fear not for that, lord,” said Eric; “and I pray thee this, that, if I come back no more, as well may happen, do not force Gudruda into marriage, if she wills it not, and I think she will have little leaning that way.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
lipnounUS /lɪp/
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Fear not for that, lord,” said Eric; “and I pray thee this, that, if I come back no more, as well may happen, do not force Gudruda into marriage, if she wills it not, and I think she will have little leaning that way.
lordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “Fear not for that, lord,” said Eric; “and I pray thee this, that, if I come back no more, as well may happen, do not force Gudruda into marriage, if she wills it not, and I think she will have little leaning that way.
lovesnounUS /lʌvz/
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading And I say this also: do not count overmuch on Björn thy son, for he has no loyal heart; and beware of Groa, who was thy housekeeper, for she loves not that Unna should take her place and more.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading And I say this also: do not count overmuch on Björn thy son, for he has no loyal heart; and beware of Groa, who was thy housekeeper, for she loves not that Unna should take her place and more.
lucknounUS /lʌk/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Here stood Asmund, who gripped him by both hands, and kissed him on the brow, bidding him good luck.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading “Fear not for that, lord,” said Eric; “and I pray thee this, that, if I come back no more, as well may happen, do not force Gudruda into marriage, if she wills it not, and I think she will have little leaning that way.
MATEnounUS /meɪt/
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Fear not for that, lord,” said Eric; “and I pray thee this, that, if I come back no more, as well may happen, do not force Gudruda into marriage, if she wills it not, and I think she will have little leaning that way.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading “I know not whether we shall meet again,” he said; “but, if my hours be sped before thou returnest, this I charge thee: that thou mindest Gudruda well, for she is the sweetest of all women that I have known, and I hold her the most dear.”
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
mindest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I know not whether we shall meet again,” he said; “but, if my hours be sped before thou returnest, this I charge thee: that thou mindest Gudruda well, for she is the sweetest of all women that I have known, and I hold her the most dear.”
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading “I know not whether we shall meet again,” he said; “but, if my hours be sped before thou returnest, this I charge thee: that thou mindest Gudruda well, for she is the sweetest of all women that I have known, and I hold her the most dear.”
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I know not whether we shall meet again,” he said; “but, if my hours be sped before thou returnest, this I charge thee: that thou mindest Gudruda well, for she is the sweetest of all women that I have known, and I hold her the most dear.”
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I know not whether we shall meet again,” he said; “but, if my hours be sped before thou returnest, this I charge thee: that thou mindest Gudruda well, for she is the sweetest of all women that I have known, and I hold her the most dear.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Here stood Asmund, who gripped him by both hands, and kissed him on the brow, bidding him good luck.
overmuchnoun
a quantity that is more than what is appropriate
From this reading And I say this also: do not count overmuch on Björn thy son, for he has no loyal heart; and beware of Groa, who was thy housekeeper, for she loves not that Unna should take her place and more.
painnounUS /peɪn/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading And I say this also: do not count overmuch on Björn thy son, for he has no loyal heart; and beware of Groa, who was thy housekeeper, for she loves not that Unna should take her place and more.
prayverbUS /preɪ/
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading “Fear not for that, lord,” said Eric; “and I pray thee this, that, if I come back no more, as well may happen, do not force Gudruda into marriage, if she wills it not, and I think she will have little leaning that way.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
returnest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I know not whether we shall meet again,” he said; “but, if my hours be sped before thou returnest, this I charge thee: that thou mindest Gudruda well, for she is the sweetest of all women that I have known, and I hold her the most dear.”
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I know not whether we shall meet again,” he said; “but, if my hours be sped before thou returnest, this I charge thee: that thou mindest Gudruda well, for she is the sweetest of all women that I have known, and I hold her the most dear.”
sankverbUS /sæŋk/
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading And I say this also: do not count overmuch on Björn thy son, for he has no loyal heart; and beware of Groa, who was thy housekeeper, for she loves not that Unna should take her place and more.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “I know not whether we shall meet again,” he said; “but, if my hours be sped before thou returnest, this I charge thee: that thou mindest Gudruda well, for she is the sweetest of all women that I have known, and I hold her the most dear.”
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I know not whether we shall meet again,” he said; “but, if my hours be sped before thou returnest, this I charge thee: that thou mindest Gudruda well, for she is the sweetest of all women that I have known, and I hold her the most dear.”
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And I say this also: do not count overmuch on Björn thy son, for he has no loyal heart; and beware of Groa, who was thy housekeeper, for she loves not that Unna should take her place and more.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading And I say this also: do not count overmuch on Björn thy son, for he has no loyal heart; and beware of Groa, who was thy housekeeper, for she loves not that Unna should take her place and more.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading “I know not whether we shall meet again,” he said; “but, if my hours be sped before thou returnest, this I charge thee: that thou mindest Gudruda well, for she is the sweetest of all women that I have known, and I hold her the most dear.”
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Here stood Asmund, who gripped him by both hands, and kissed him on the brow, bidding him good luck.
sweetestadjectiveUS /ˈswiːtəst/
superlative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading “I know not whether we shall meet again,” he said; “but, if my hours be sped before thou returnest, this I charge thee: that thou mindest Gudruda well, for she is the sweetest of all women that I have known, and I hold her the most dear.”
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading And I say this also: do not count overmuch on Björn thy son, for he has no loyal heart; and beware of Groa, who was thy housekeeper, for she loves not that Unna should take her place and more.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I know not whether we shall meet again,” he said; “but, if my hours be sped before thou returnest, this I charge thee: that thou mindest Gudruda well, for she is the sweetest of all women that I have known, and I hold her the most dear.”
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
theepronounUS /ðiː/
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading “I know not whether we shall meet again,” he said; “but, if my hours be sped before thou returnest, this I charge thee: that thou mindest Gudruda well, for she is the sweetest of all women that I have known, and I hold her the most dear.”
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Fear not for that, lord,” said Eric; “and I pray thee this, that, if I come back no more, as well may happen, do not force Gudruda into marriage, if she wills it not, and I think she will have little leaning that way.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I know not whether we shall meet again,” he said; “but, if my hours be sped before thou returnest, this I charge thee: that thou mindest Gudruda well, for she is the sweetest of all women that I have known, and I hold her the most dear.”
thoupronounUS /ðaʊ/
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading “I know not whether we shall meet again,” he said; “but, if my hours be sped before thou returnest, this I charge thee: that thou mindest Gudruda well, for she is the sweetest of all women that I have known, and I hold her the most dear.”
thydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading And I say this also: do not count overmuch on Björn thy son, for he has no loyal heart; and beware of Groa, who was thy housekeeper, for she loves not that Unna should take her place and more.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
Unna
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And I say this also: do not count overmuch on Björn thy son, for he has no loyal heart; and beware of Groa, who was thy housekeeper, for she loves not that Unna should take her place and more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And I say this also: do not count overmuch on Björn thy son, for he has no loyal heart; and beware of Groa, who was thy housekeeper, for she loves not that Unna should take her place and more.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Fear not for that, lord,” said Eric; “and I pray thee this, that, if I come back no more, as well may happen, do not force Gudruda into marriage, if she wills it not, and I think she will have little leaning that way.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “I know not whether we shall meet again,” he said; “but, if my hours be sped before thou returnest, this I charge thee: that thou mindest Gudruda well, for she is the sweetest of all women that I have known, and I hold her the most dear.”
weightnounUS /weɪt/
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 “I know not whether we shall meet again,” he said; “but, if my hours be sped before thou returnest, this I charge thee: that thou mindest Gudruda well, for she is the sweetest of all women that I have known, and I hold her the most dear.”
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “I know not whether we shall meet again,” he said; “but, if my hours be sped before thou returnest, this I charge thee: that thou mindest Gudruda well, for she is the sweetest of all women that I have known, and I hold her the most dear.”
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Here stood Asmund, who gripped him by both hands, and kissed him on the brow, bidding him good luck.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Fear not for that, lord,” said Eric; “and I pray thee this, that, if I come back no more, as well may happen, do not force Gudruda into marriage, if she wills it not, and I think she will have little leaning that way.
willsnounUS /wɪlz/
plural of “will” — the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
From this reading “Fear not for that, lord,” said Eric; “and I pray thee this, that, if I come back no more, as well may happen, do not force Gudruda into marriage, if she wills it not, and I think she will have little leaning that way.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “I know not whether we shall meet again,” he said; “but, if my hours be sped before thou returnest, this I charge thee: that thou mindest Gudruda well, for she is the sweetest of all women that I have known, and I hold her the most dear.”
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN Gudruda bent her head like a drooping flower, and presently sank to earth, for her knees would bear her weight no more; but Eric marched to the lip of the sea, his head held high and laughing merrily to hide his pain of heart.
