used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now behold the fourth rede: If ill witch thee bideth, Woe-begetting by the way, Good going farther Rather than guesting, Though thick night be upon thee.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
see with attention
From this reading Now behold the fourth rede: If ill witch thee bideth, Woe-begetting by the way, Good going farther Rather than guesting, Though thick night be upon thee.
bideth
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From this reading Now behold the fourth rede: If ill witch thee bideth, Woe-begetting by the way, Good going farther Rather than guesting, Though thick night be upon thee.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "We cheat both werwolves and storm-fiends!
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
bruntnounUS /brʌnt/
main force of a blow etc
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
bull-strength
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From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Thor!" shouted Liutrad, hoarse but joyful.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Now behold the fourth rede: If ill witch thee bideth, Woe-begetting by the way, Good going farther Rather than guesting, Though thick night be upon thee.
cheatverbUS /tʃiːt/
deprive somebody of something by deceit
From this reading "We cheat both werwolves and storm-fiends!
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Now behold the fourth rede: If ill witch thee bideth, Woe-begetting by the way, Good going farther Rather than guesting, Though thick night be upon thee.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Now behold the fourth rede: If ill witch thee bideth, Woe-begetting by the way, Good going farther Rather than guesting, Though thick night be upon thee.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
the act of departing
From this reading Now behold the fourth rede: If ill witch thee bideth, Woe-begetting by the way, Good going farther Rather than guesting, Though thick night be upon thee.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Now behold the fourth rede: If ill witch thee bideth, Woe-begetting by the way, Good going farther Rather than guesting, Though thick night be upon thee.
guesting
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From this reading Now behold the fourth rede: If ill witch thee bideth, Woe-begetting by the way, Good going farther Rather than guesting, Though thick night be upon thee.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading "Thor!" shouted Liutrad, hoarse but joyful.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Now behold the fourth rede: If ill witch thee bideth, Woe-begetting by the way, Good going farther Rather than guesting, Though thick night be upon thee.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Now behold the fourth rede: If ill witch thee bideth, Woe-begetting by the way, Good going farther Rather than guesting, Though thick night be upon thee.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading "Thor!" shouted Liutrad, hoarse but joyful.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading LAY OF SIGRDRIFA.
Liutrad
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From this reading "Thor!" shouted Liutrad, hoarse but joyful.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Now behold the fourth rede: If ill witch thee bideth, Woe-begetting by the way, Good going farther Rather than guesting, Though thick night be upon thee.
not one, and not any
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now behold the fourth rede: If ill witch thee bideth, Woe-begetting by the way, Good going farther Rather than guesting, Though thick night be upon thee.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LAY OF SIGRDRIFA.
Olvir's
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From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
others
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From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
quarteringnoun
a coat of arms that occupies one quarter of an escutcheon; combining four coats of arms on one shield usually represented intermarriages
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
on the contrary
From this reading Now behold the fourth rede: If ill witch thee bideth, Woe-begetting by the way, Good going farther Rather than guesting, Though thick night be upon thee.
redeverb
give an interpretation or explanation to
From this reading Now behold the fourth rede: If ill witch thee bideth, Woe-begetting by the way, Good going farther Rather than guesting, Though thick night be upon thee.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Thor!" shouted Liutrad, hoarse but joyful.
SIGRDRIFA
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From this reading LAY OF SIGRDRIFA.
skatersnounUS /ˈskeɪtərz/
plural of “skater” — someone who skates
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
storm-fiends
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From this reading "We cheat both werwolves and storm-fiends!
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Now behold the fourth rede: If ill witch thee bideth, Woe-begetting by the way, Good going farther Rather than guesting, Though thick night be upon thee.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now behold the fourth rede: If ill witch thee bideth, Woe-begetting by the way, Good going farther Rather than guesting, Though thick night be upon thee.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Now behold the fourth rede: If ill witch thee bideth, Woe-begetting by the way, Good going farther Rather than guesting, Though thick night be upon thee.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Now behold the fourth rede: If ill witch thee bideth, Woe-begetting by the way, Good going farther Rather than guesting, Though thick night be upon thee.
ThornounUS /θɔːr/
(Norse mythology) god of thunder and rain and farming; pictured as wielding a hammer emblematic of the thunderbolt; identified with Teutonic Donar
From this reading "Thor!" shouted Liutrad, hoarse but joyful.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Now behold the fourth rede: If ill witch thee bideth, Woe-begetting by the way, Good going farther Rather than guesting, Though thick night be upon thee.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Now behold the fourth rede: If ill witch thee bideth, Woe-begetting by the way, Good going farther Rather than guesting, Though thick night be upon thee.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Now behold the fourth rede: If ill witch thee bideth, Woe-begetting by the way, Good going farther Rather than guesting, Though thick night be upon thee.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We cheat both werwolves and storm-fiends!
werwolves
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From this reading "We cheat both werwolves and storm-fiends!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
wiryadjectiveUS /ˈwɪri/
lean and sinewy
From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
witchnounUS /wɪtʃ/
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading Now behold the fourth rede: If ill witch thee bideth, Woe-begetting by the way, Good going farther Rather than guesting, Though thick night be upon thee.
Woe-begetting
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From this reading Now behold the fourth rede: If ill witch thee bideth, Woe-begetting by the way, Good going farther Rather than guesting, Though thick night be upon thee.
wolf-pack
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From this reading Though the blast struck quartering in the faces of the skaters, the brunt of its force was broken by the king’s body; so that the others, dragged on by his bull-strength and Olvir’s wiry vigor, held to a pace which lost none of the distance they had gained on the wolf-pack before the storm burst.
