from one side of something to the other
From this reading Over Rhine and through Austrasia, back across the Seine at Paris, and so again to Tours and down into fair Aquitania rode the king’s messenger, ever bright-eyed and smiling.
anew
From this reading Over Rhine and through Austrasia, back across the Seine at Paris, and so again to Tours and down into fair Aquitania rode the king’s messenger, ever bright-eyed and smiling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Once more Zora’s round hoofs beat quick time on the roadway, and the ease of her stride was proof that the rest had fully restored her strength.
Aquitanianoun
a region of southwestern France between Bordeaux and the Pyrenees
From this reading Over Rhine and through Austrasia, back across the Seine at Paris, and so again to Tours and down into fair Aquitania rode the king’s messenger, ever bright-eyed and smiling.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the Thing, Where folk throng.
Austrasia
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From this reading Over Rhine and through Austrasia, back across the Seine at Paris, and so again to Tours and down into fair Aquitania rode the king’s messenger, ever bright-eyed and smiling.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading With quick intelligence, she felt and responded to the joyful mood of her rider, who, with the betrothal lines safe in his bosom, raced away southwards, full of song and gladness.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Over Rhine and through Austrasia, back across the Seine at Paris, and so again to Tours and down into fair Aquitania rode the king’s messenger, ever bright-eyed and smiling.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Once more Zora’s round hoofs beat quick time on the roadway, and the ease of her stride was proof that the rest had fully restored her strength.
betrothalnoun
a mutual promise to marry
From this reading With quick intelligence, she felt and responded to the joyful mood of her rider, who, with the betrothal lines safe in his bosom, raced away southwards, full of song and gladness.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading With quick intelligence, she felt and responded to the joyful mood of her rider, who, with the betrothal lines safe in his bosom, raced away southwards, full of song and gladness.
bright-eyed
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From this reading Over Rhine and through Austrasia, back across the Seine at Paris, and so again to Tours and down into fair Aquitania rode the king’s messenger, ever bright-eyed and smiling.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Over Rhine and through Austrasia, back across the Seine at Paris, and so again to Tours and down into fair Aquitania rode the king’s messenger, ever bright-eyed and smiling.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Once more Zora’s round hoofs beat quick time on the roadway, and the ease of her stride was proof that the rest had fully restored her strength.
at any time
From this reading Over Rhine and through Austrasia, back across the Seine at Paris, and so again to Tours and down into fair Aquitania rode the king’s messenger, ever bright-eyed and smiling.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Over Rhine and through Austrasia, back across the Seine at Paris, and so again to Tours and down into fair Aquitania rode the king’s messenger, ever bright-eyed and smiling.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading With quick intelligence, she felt and responded to the joyful mood of her rider, who, with the betrothal lines safe in his bosom, raced away southwards, full of song and gladness.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading At the Thing, Where folk throng.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading With quick intelligence, she felt and responded to the joyful mood of her rider, who, with the betrothal lines safe in his bosom, raced away southwards, full of song and gladness.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Once more Zora’s round hoofs beat quick time on the roadway, and the ease of her stride was proof that the rest had fully restored her strength.
gladnessnoun
experiencing joy and pleasure
From this reading With quick intelligence, she felt and responded to the joyful mood of her rider, who, with the betrothal lines safe in his bosom, raced away southwards, full of song and gladness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Once more Zora’s round hoofs beat quick time on the roadway, and the ease of her stride was proof that the rest had fully restored her strength.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Once more Zora’s round hoofs beat quick time on the roadway, and the ease of her stride was proof that the rest had fully restored her strength.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With quick intelligence, she felt and responded to the joyful mood of her rider, who, with the betrothal lines safe in his bosom, raced away southwards, full of song and gladness.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading Once more Zora’s round hoofs beat quick time on the roadway, and the ease of her stride was proof that the rest had fully restored her strength.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With quick intelligence, she felt and responded to the joyful mood of her rider, who, with the betrothal lines safe in his bosom, raced away southwards, full of song and gladness.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading With quick intelligence, she felt and responded to the joyful mood of her rider, who, with the betrothal lines safe in his bosom, raced away southwards, full of song and gladness.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Over Rhine and through Austrasia, back across the Seine at Paris, and so again to Tours and down into fair Aquitania rode the king’s messenger, ever bright-eyed and smiling.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading With quick intelligence, she felt and responded to the joyful mood of her rider, who, with the betrothal lines safe in his bosom, raced away southwards, full of song and gladness.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Over Rhine and through Austrasia, back across the Seine at Paris, and so again to Tours and down into fair Aquitania rode the king’s messenger, ever bright-eyed and smiling.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading LAY OF SIGRDRIFA.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading With quick intelligence, she felt and responded to the joyful mood of her rider, who, with the betrothal lines safe in his bosom, raced away southwards, full of song and gladness.
a person who carries a message
From this reading Over Rhine and through Austrasia, back across the Seine at Paris, and so again to Tours and down into fair Aquitania rode the king’s messenger, ever bright-eyed and smiling.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading With quick intelligence, she felt and responded to the joyful mood of her rider, who, with the betrothal lines safe in his bosom, raced away southwards, full of song and gladness.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once more Zora’s round hoofs beat quick time on the roadway, and the ease of her stride was proof that the rest had fully restored her strength.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LAY OF SIGRDRIFA.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Once more Zora’s round hoofs beat quick time on the roadway, and the ease of her stride was proof that the rest had fully restored her strength.
on one occasion
From this reading Once more Zora’s round hoofs beat quick time on the roadway, and the ease of her stride was proof that the rest had fully restored her strength.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over Rhine and through Austrasia, back across the Seine at Paris, and so again to Tours and down into fair Aquitania rode the king’s messenger, ever bright-eyed and smiling.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Over Rhine and through Austrasia, back across the Seine at Paris, and so again to Tours and down into fair Aquitania rode the king’s messenger, ever bright-eyed and smiling.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Once more Zora’s round hoofs beat quick time on the roadway, and the ease of her stride was proof that the rest had fully restored her strength.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Once more Zora’s round hoofs beat quick time on the roadway, and the ease of her stride was proof that the rest had fully restored her strength.
racedverbUS /reɪst/
past form of “race” — move hurridly
From this reading With quick intelligence, she felt and responded to the joyful mood of her rider, who, with the betrothal lines safe in his bosom, raced away southwards, full of song and gladness.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading With quick intelligence, she felt and responded to the joyful mood of her rider, who, with the betrothal lines safe in his bosom, raced away southwards, full of song and gladness.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Once more Zora’s round hoofs beat quick time on the roadway, and the ease of her stride was proof that the rest had fully restored her strength.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Once more Zora’s round hoofs beat quick time on the roadway, and the ease of her stride was proof that the rest had fully restored her strength.
RhinenounUS /raɪn/
United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)
From this reading Over Rhine and through Austrasia, back across the Seine at Paris, and so again to Tours and down into fair Aquitania rode the king’s messenger, ever bright-eyed and smiling.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading With quick intelligence, she felt and responded to the joyful mood of her rider, who, with the betrothal lines safe in his bosom, raced away southwards, full of song and gladness.
roadwaynounUS /ˈroʊdweɪ/
a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel
From this reading Once more Zora’s round hoofs beat quick time on the roadway, and the ease of her stride was proof that the rest had fully restored her strength.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Over Rhine and through Austrasia, back across the Seine at Paris, and so again to Tours and down into fair Aquitania rode the king’s messenger, ever bright-eyed and smiling.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Once more Zora’s round hoofs beat quick time on the roadway, and the ease of her stride was proof that the rest had fully restored her strength.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading With quick intelligence, she felt and responded to the joyful mood of her rider, who, with the betrothal lines safe in his bosom, raced away southwards, full of song and gladness.
SeinenounUS /seɪn/
a French river that flows through the heart of Paris and then northward into the English Channel
From this reading Over Rhine and through Austrasia, back across the Seine at Paris, and so again to Tours and down into fair Aquitania rode the king’s messenger, ever bright-eyed and smiling.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With quick intelligence, she felt and responded to the joyful mood of her rider, who, with the betrothal lines safe in his bosom, raced away southwards, full of song and gladness.
SIGRDRIFA
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From this reading LAY OF SIGRDRIFA.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Over Rhine and through Austrasia, back across the Seine at Paris, and so again to Tours and down into fair Aquitania rode the king’s messenger, ever bright-eyed and smiling.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Over Rhine and through Austrasia, back across the Seine at Paris, and so again to Tours and down into fair Aquitania rode the king’s messenger, ever bright-eyed and smiling.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading With quick intelligence, she felt and responded to the joyful mood of her rider, who, with the betrothal lines safe in his bosom, raced away southwards, full of song and gladness.
southwardsadverb
toward the south
From this reading With quick intelligence, she felt and responded to the joyful mood of her rider, who, with the betrothal lines safe in his bosom, raced away southwards, full of song and gladness.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Once more Zora’s round hoofs beat quick time on the roadway, and the ease of her stride was proof that the rest had fully restored her strength.
stridenounUS /straɪd/
a step in walking or running
From this reading Once more Zora’s round hoofs beat quick time on the roadway, and the ease of her stride was proof that the rest had fully restored her strength.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Once more Zora’s round hoofs beat quick time on the roadway, and the ease of her stride was proof that the rest had fully restored her strength.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the Thing, Where folk throng.
a special situation
From this reading At the Thing, Where folk throng.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading At the Thing, Where folk throng.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Over Rhine and through Austrasia, back across the Seine at Paris, and so again to Tours and down into fair Aquitania rode the king’s messenger, ever bright-eyed and smiling.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Once more Zora’s round hoofs beat quick time on the roadway, and the ease of her stride was proof that the rest had fully restored her strength.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With quick intelligence, she felt and responded to the joyful mood of her rider, who, with the betrothal lines safe in his bosom, raced away southwards, full of song and gladness.
ToursnounUS /tʊrz/
an industrial city in western France on the Loire River
From this reading Over Rhine and through Austrasia, back across the Seine at Paris, and so again to Tours and down into fair Aquitania rode the king’s messenger, ever bright-eyed and smiling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once more Zora’s round hoofs beat quick time on the roadway, and the ease of her stride was proof that the rest had fully restored her strength.
in or at the place that
From this reading At the Thing, Where folk throng.
which person or people
From this reading With quick intelligence, she felt and responded to the joyful mood of her rider, who, with the betrothal lines safe in his bosom, raced away southwards, full of song and gladness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With quick intelligence, she felt and responded to the joyful mood of her rider, who, with the betrothal lines safe in his bosom, raced away southwards, full of song and gladness.
Zora's
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From this reading Once more Zora’s round hoofs beat quick time on the roadway, and the ease of her stride was proof that the rest had fully restored her strength.
