Aisne
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From this reading When Liutrad returned with the sombre Benedictine robe for his earl, he found Olvir pacing restlessly up and down the Aisne bank.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Liutrad returned with the sombre Benedictine robe for his earl, he found Olvir pacing restlessly up and down the Aisne bank.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Unmeet we should do As the doings of wolves are, Raising wrongs ’gainst each other As the dogs of the Norns, The greedy ones nourished In waste steads of the earth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Unmeet we should do As the doings of wolves are, Raising wrongs ’gainst each other As the dogs of the Norns, The greedy ones nourished In waste steads of the earth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "You ’re slow, lad," he said impatiently; and flinging on the gown, he at once called to Zora.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading When Liutrad returned with the sombre Benedictine robe for his earl, he found Olvir pacing restlessly up and down the Aisne bank.
BenedictinenounUS /ˌbenəˈdɪktin/
a monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict
From this reading When Liutrad returned with the sombre Benedictine robe for his earl, he found Olvir pacing restlessly up and down the Aisne bank.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Liutrad had more knowledge of the king’s humor.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "You ’re slow, lad," he said impatiently; and flinging on the gown, he at once called to Zora.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Unmeet we should do As the doings of wolves are, Raising wrongs ’gainst each other As the dogs of the Norns, The greedy ones nourished In waste steads of the earth.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Unmeet we should do As the doings of wolves are, Raising wrongs ’gainst each other As the dogs of the Norns, The greedy ones nourished In waste steads of the earth.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading Unmeet we should do As the doings of wolves are, Raising wrongs ’gainst each other As the dogs of the Norns, The greedy ones nourished In waste steads of the earth.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When Liutrad returned with the sombre Benedictine robe for his earl, he found Olvir pacing restlessly up and down the Aisne bank.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Unmeet we should do As the doings of wolves are, Raising wrongs ’gainst each other As the dogs of the Norns, The greedy ones nourished In waste steads of the earth.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading When Liutrad returned with the sombre Benedictine robe for his earl, he found Olvir pacing restlessly up and down the Aisne bank.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Unmeet we should do As the doings of wolves are, Raising wrongs ’gainst each other As the dogs of the Norns, The greedy ones nourished In waste steads of the earth.
flingingverbUS /ˈflɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading "You ’re slow, lad," he said impatiently; and flinging on the gown, he at once called to Zora.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Liutrad returned with the sombre Benedictine robe for his earl, he found Olvir pacing restlessly up and down the Aisne bank.
set up or found
From this reading When Liutrad returned with the sombre Benedictine robe for his earl, he found Olvir pacing restlessly up and down the Aisne bank.
gainst
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From this reading Unmeet we should do As the doings of wolves are, Raising wrongs ’gainst each other As the dogs of the Norns, The greedy ones nourished In waste steads of the earth.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading "You ’re slow, lad," he said impatiently; and flinging on the gown, he at once called to Zora.
greedyadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːdi/
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
From this reading Unmeet we should do As the doings of wolves are, Raising wrongs ’gainst each other As the dogs of the Norns, The greedy ones nourished In waste steads of the earth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Liutrad had more knowledge of the king’s humor.
HAMDIR
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From this reading LAY OF HAMDIR.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Liutrad returned with the sombre Benedictine robe for his earl, he found Olvir pacing restlessly up and down the Aisne bank.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Liutrad returned with the sombre Benedictine robe for his earl, he found Olvir pacing restlessly up and down the Aisne bank.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading But Liutrad had more knowledge of the king’s humor.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading "You ’re slow, lad," he said impatiently; and flinging on the gown, he at once called to Zora.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Unmeet we should do As the doings of wolves are, Raising wrongs ’gainst each other As the dogs of the Norns, The greedy ones nourished In waste steads of the earth.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading But Liutrad had more knowledge of the king’s humor.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading But Liutrad had more knowledge of the king’s humor.
a boy or man
From this reading "You ’re slow, lad," he said impatiently; and flinging on the gown, he at once called to Zora.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading LAY OF HAMDIR.
Liutrad
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From this reading When Liutrad returned with the sombre Benedictine robe for his earl, he found Olvir pacing restlessly up and down the Aisne bank.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But Liutrad had more knowledge of the king’s humor.
Norns
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From this reading Unmeet we should do As the doings of wolves are, Raising wrongs ’gainst each other As the dogs of the Norns, The greedy ones nourished In waste steads of the earth.
nourishedadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃt/
being provided with adequate nourishment
From this reading Unmeet we should do As the doings of wolves are, Raising wrongs ’gainst each other As the dogs of the Norns, The greedy ones nourished In waste steads of the earth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Unmeet we should do As the doings of wolves are, Raising wrongs ’gainst each other As the dogs of the Norns, The greedy ones nourished In waste steads of the earth.
Olvir
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From this reading When Liutrad returned with the sombre Benedictine robe for his earl, he found Olvir pacing restlessly up and down the Aisne bank.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You ’re slow, lad," he said impatiently; and flinging on the gown, he at once called to Zora.
on one occasion
From this reading "You ’re slow, lad," he said impatiently; and flinging on the gown, he at once called to Zora.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Unmeet we should do As the doings of wolves are, Raising wrongs ’gainst each other As the dogs of the Norns, The greedy ones nourished In waste steads of the earth.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Unmeet we should do As the doings of wolves are, Raising wrongs ’gainst each other As the dogs of the Norns, The greedy ones nourished In waste steads of the earth.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading When Liutrad returned with the sombre Benedictine robe for his earl, he found Olvir pacing restlessly up and down the Aisne bank.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading Unmeet we should do As the doings of wolves are, Raising wrongs ’gainst each other As the dogs of the Norns, The greedy ones nourished In waste steads of the earth.
renounUS /reɪ/
a rare heavy polyvalent metallic element that resembles manganese chemically and is used in some alloys; is obtained as a by-product in refining molybdenum
From this reading "You ’re slow, lad," he said impatiently; and flinging on the gown, he at once called to Zora.
restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
From this reading When Liutrad returned with the sombre Benedictine robe for his earl, he found Olvir pacing restlessly up and down the Aisne bank.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Liutrad returned with the sombre Benedictine robe for his earl, he found Olvir pacing restlessly up and down the Aisne bank.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading When Liutrad returned with the sombre Benedictine robe for his earl, he found Olvir pacing restlessly up and down the Aisne bank.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You ’re slow, lad," he said impatiently; and flinging on the gown, he at once called to Zora.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Unmeet we should do As the doings of wolves are, Raising wrongs ’gainst each other As the dogs of the Norns, The greedy ones nourished In waste steads of the earth.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading "You ’re slow, lad," he said impatiently; and flinging on the gown, he at once called to Zora.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading When Liutrad returned with the sombre Benedictine robe for his earl, he found Olvir pacing restlessly up and down the Aisne bank.
steads
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From this reading Unmeet we should do As the doings of wolves are, Raising wrongs ’gainst each other As the dogs of the Norns, The greedy ones nourished In waste steads of the earth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Unmeet we should do As the doings of wolves are, Raising wrongs ’gainst each other As the dogs of the Norns, The greedy ones nourished In waste steads of the earth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You ’re slow, lad," he said impatiently; and flinging on the gown, he at once called to Zora.
Unmeet
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From this reading Unmeet we should do As the doings of wolves are, Raising wrongs ’gainst each other As the dogs of the Norns, The greedy ones nourished In waste steads of the earth.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When Liutrad returned with the sombre Benedictine robe for his earl, he found Olvir pacing restlessly up and down the Aisne bank.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading Unmeet we should do As the doings of wolves are, Raising wrongs ’gainst each other As the dogs of the Norns, The greedy ones nourished In waste steads of the earth.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Unmeet we should do As the doings of wolves are, Raising wrongs ’gainst each other As the dogs of the Norns, The greedy ones nourished In waste steads of the earth.
at the time that
From this reading When Liutrad returned with the sombre Benedictine robe for his earl, he found Olvir pacing restlessly up and down the Aisne bank.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Liutrad returned with the sombre Benedictine robe for his earl, he found Olvir pacing restlessly up and down the Aisne bank.
wolvesnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading Unmeet we should do As the doings of wolves are, Raising wrongs ’gainst each other As the dogs of the Norns, The greedy ones nourished In waste steads of the earth.
wrongsnounUS /rɔːŋz/
plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
From this reading Unmeet we should do As the doings of wolves are, Raising wrongs ’gainst each other As the dogs of the Norns, The greedy ones nourished In waste steads of the earth.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You ’re slow, lad," he said impatiently; and flinging on the gown, he at once called to Zora.
Zora
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From this reading "You ’re slow, lad," he said impatiently; and flinging on the gown, he at once called to Zora.
