Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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From this reading These mythological records are contained in two collections called the Eddas, of which the oldest is in poetry and dates back to the year 1056, the more modern, or prose Edda, being of the date of 1640.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading These mythological records are contained in two collections called the Eddas, of which the oldest is in poetry and dates back to the year 1056, the more modern, or prose Edda, being of the date of 1640.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading According to the Eddas there was once no heaven above nor earth beneath, but only a bottomless deep, and a world of mist in which flowed a fountain.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading According to the Eddas there was once no heaven above nor earth beneath, but only a bottomless deep, and a world of mist in which flowed a fountain.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading According to the Eddas there was once no heaven above nor earth beneath, but only a bottomless deep, and a world of mist in which flowed a fountain.

plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading But there is another branch of ancient superstitions which ought not to be entirely overlooked, especially as it belongs to the nations from which we, through our English ancestors, derive our origin.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading But there is another branch of ancient superstitions which ought not to be entirely overlooked, especially as it belongs to the nations from which we, through our English ancestors, derive our origin.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It is that of the northern nations called Scandinavians, who inhabited the countries now known as Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading But there is another branch of ancient superstitions which ought not to be entirely overlooked, especially as it belongs to the nations from which we, through our English ancestors, derive our origin.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading These mythological records are contained in two collections called the Eddas, of which the oldest is in poetry and dates back to the year 1056, the more modern, or prose Edda, being of the date of 1640.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading But there is another branch of ancient superstitions which ought not to be entirely overlooked, especially as it belongs to the nations from which we, through our English ancestors, derive our origin.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Northern Mythology Valhalla The Valkyrior The stories which have engaged our attention thus far relate to the mythology of southern regions.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading These mythological records are contained in two collections called the Eddas, of which the oldest is in poetry and dates back to the year 1056, the more modern, or prose Edda, being of the date of 1640.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But there is another branch of ancient superstitions which ought not to be entirely overlooked, especially as it belongs to the nations from which we, through our English ancestors, derive our origin.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading These mythological records are contained in two collections called the Eddas, of which the oldest is in poetry and dates back to the year 1056, the more modern, or prose Edda, being of the date of 1640.

third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading But there is another branch of ancient superstitions which ought not to be entirely overlooked, especially as it belongs to the nations from which we, through our English ancestors, derive our origin.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading According to the Eddas there was once no heaven above nor earth beneath, but only a bottomless deep, and a world of mist in which flowed a fountain.

extremely deep

From this reading According to the Eddas there was once no heaven above nor earth beneath, but only a bottomless deep, and a world of mist in which flowed a fountain.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading But there is another branch of ancient superstitions which ought not to be entirely overlooked, especially as it belongs to the nations from which we, through our English ancestors, derive our origin.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there is another branch of ancient superstitions which ought not to be entirely overlooked, especially as it belongs to the nations from which we, through our English ancestors, derive our origin.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It is that of the northern nations called Scandinavians, who inhabited the countries now known as Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland.

plural of “collection” — several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading These mythological records are contained in two collections called the Eddas, of which the oldest is in poetry and dates back to the year 1056, the more modern, or prose Edda, being of the date of 1640.

gotten under control

From this reading These mythological records are contained in two collections called the Eddas, of which the oldest is in poetry and dates back to the year 1056, the more modern, or prose Edda, being of the date of 1640.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It is that of the northern nations called Scandinavians, who inhabited the countries now known as Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland.

the specified day of the month

From this reading These mythological records are contained in two collections called the Eddas, of which the oldest is in poetry and dates back to the year 1056, the more modern, or prose Edda, being of the date of 1640.

plural of “date” — the specified day of the month

From this reading These mythological records are contained in two collections called the Eddas, of which the oldest is in poetry and dates back to the year 1056, the more modern, or prose Edda, being of the date of 1640.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading According to the Eddas there was once no heaven above nor earth beneath, but only a bottomless deep, and a world of mist in which flowed a fountain.

a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe; consists of the mainland of Jutland and many islands between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea

From this reading It is that of the northern nations called Scandinavians, who inhabited the countries now known as Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland.

reason by deduction; establish by deduction

From this reading But there is another branch of ancient superstitions which ought not to be entirely overlooked, especially as it belongs to the nations from which we, through our English ancestors, derive our origin.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading According to the Eddas there was once no heaven above nor earth beneath, but only a bottomless deep, and a world of mist in which flowed a fountain.

tropical starchy tuberous root

From this reading These mythological records are contained in two collections called the Eddas, of which the oldest is in poetry and dates back to the year 1056, the more modern, or prose Edda, being of the date of 1640.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading These mythological records are contained in two collections called the Eddas, of which the oldest is in poetry and dates back to the year 1056, the more modern, or prose Edda, being of the date of 1640.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Northern Mythology Valhalla The Valkyrior The stories which have engaged our attention thus far relate to the mythology of southern regions.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading But there is another branch of ancient superstitions which ought not to be entirely overlooked, especially as it belongs to the nations from which we, through our English ancestors, derive our origin.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading But there is another branch of ancient superstitions which ought not to be entirely overlooked, especially as it belongs to the nations from which we, through our English ancestors, derive our origin.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading But there is another branch of ancient superstitions which ought not to be entirely overlooked, especially as it belongs to the nations from which we, through our English ancestors, derive our origin.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Northern Mythology Valhalla The Valkyrior The stories which have engaged our attention thus far relate to the mythology of southern regions.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading According to the Eddas there was once no heaven above nor earth beneath, but only a bottomless deep, and a world of mist in which flowed a fountain.

a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading According to the Eddas there was once no heaven above nor earth beneath, but only a bottomless deep, and a world of mist in which flowed a fountain.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But there is another branch of ancient superstitions which ought not to be entirely overlooked, especially as it belongs to the nations from which we, through our English ancestors, derive our origin.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Northern Mythology Valhalla The Valkyrior The stories which have engaged our attention thus far relate to the mythology of southern regions.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading According to the Eddas there was once no heaven above nor earth beneath, but only a bottomless deep, and a world of mist in which flowed a fountain.

an island republic on the island of Iceland; became independent of Denmark in 1944

From this reading It is that of the northern nations called Scandinavians, who inhabited the countries now known as Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading These mythological records are contained in two collections called the Eddas, of which the oldest is in poetry and dates back to the year 1056, the more modern, or prose Edda, being of the date of 1640.

having inhabitants; lived in

From this reading It is that of the northern nations called Scandinavians, who inhabited the countries now known as Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But there is another branch of ancient superstitions which ought not to be entirely overlooked, especially as it belongs to the nations from which we, through our English ancestors, derive our origin.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But there is another branch of ancient superstitions which ought not to be entirely overlooked, especially as it belongs to the nations from which we, through our English ancestors, derive our origin.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It is that of the northern nations called Scandinavians, who inhabited the countries now known as Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland.

become covered with mist

From this reading According to the Eddas there was once no heaven above nor earth beneath, but only a bottomless deep, and a world of mist in which flowed a fountain.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading These mythological records are contained in two collections called the Eddas, of which the oldest is in poetry and dates back to the year 1056, the more modern, or prose Edda, being of the date of 1640.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading These mythological records are contained in two collections called the Eddas, of which the oldest is in poetry and dates back to the year 1056, the more modern, or prose Edda, being of the date of 1640.

based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity

From this reading These mythological records are contained in two collections called the Eddas, of which the oldest is in poetry and dates back to the year 1056, the more modern, or prose Edda, being of the date of 1640.

myths collectively; the body of stories associated with a culture or institution or person

From this reading Northern Mythology Valhalla The Valkyrior The stories which have engaged our attention thus far relate to the mythology of southern regions.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading But there is another branch of ancient superstitions which ought not to be entirely overlooked, especially as it belongs to the nations from which we, through our English ancestors, derive our origin.

not any; not one

From this reading According to the Eddas there was once no heaven above nor earth beneath, but only a bottomless deep, and a world of mist in which flowed a fountain.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading According to the Eddas there was once no heaven above nor earth beneath, but only a bottomless deep, and a world of mist in which flowed a fountain.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Northern Mythology Valhalla The Valkyrior The stories which have engaged our attention thus far relate to the mythology of southern regions.

a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905

From this reading It is that of the northern nations called Scandinavians, who inhabited the countries now known as Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But there is another branch of ancient superstitions which ought not to be entirely overlooked, especially as it belongs to the nations from which we, through our English ancestors, derive our origin.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It is that of the northern nations called Scandinavians, who inhabited the countries now known as Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Northern Mythology Valhalla The Valkyrior The stories which have engaged our attention thus far relate to the mythology of southern regions.

superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading These mythological records are contained in two collections called the Eddas, of which the oldest is in poetry and dates back to the year 1056, the more modern, or prose Edda, being of the date of 1640.

on one occasion

From this reading According to the Eddas there was once no heaven above nor earth beneath, but only a bottomless deep, and a world of mist in which flowed a fountain.

and nothing more

From this reading According to the Eddas there was once no heaven above nor earth beneath, but only a bottomless deep, and a world of mist in which flowed a fountain.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading These mythological records are contained in two collections called the Eddas, of which the oldest is in poetry and dates back to the year 1056, the more modern, or prose Edda, being of the date of 1640.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading But there is another branch of ancient superstitions which ought not to be entirely overlooked, especially as it belongs to the nations from which we, through our English ancestors, derive our origin.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading But there is another branch of ancient superstitions which ought not to be entirely overlooked, especially as it belongs to the nations from which we, through our English ancestors, derive our origin.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Northern Mythology Valhalla The Valkyrior The stories which have engaged our attention thus far relate to the mythology of southern regions.

not taken into account

From this reading But there is another branch of ancient superstitions which ought not to be entirely overlooked, especially as it belongs to the nations from which we, through our English ancestors, derive our origin.

literature in metrical form

From this reading These mythological records are contained in two collections called the Eddas, of which the oldest is in poetry and dates back to the year 1056, the more modern, or prose Edda, being of the date of 1640.

ordinary writing as distinguished from verse

From this reading These mythological records are contained in two collections called the Eddas, of which the oldest is in poetry and dates back to the year 1056, the more modern, or prose Edda, being of the date of 1640.

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading These mythological records are contained in two collections called the Eddas, of which the oldest is in poetry and dates back to the year 1056, the more modern, or prose Edda, being of the date of 1640.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Northern Mythology Valhalla The Valkyrior The stories which have engaged our attention thus far relate to the mythology of southern regions.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Northern Mythology Valhalla The Valkyrior The stories which have engaged our attention thus far relate to the mythology of southern regions.

plural of “scandinavian” — an inhabitant of Scandinavia

From this reading It is that of the northern nations called Scandinavians, who inhabited the countries now known as Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Northern Mythology Valhalla The Valkyrior The stories which have engaged our attention thus far relate to the mythology of southern regions.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Northern Mythology Valhalla The Valkyrior The stories which have engaged our attention thus far relate to the mythology of southern regions.

plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

From this reading But there is another branch of ancient superstitions which ought not to be entirely overlooked, especially as it belongs to the nations from which we, through our English ancestors, derive our origin.

a Scandinavian kingdom in the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula

From this reading It is that of the northern nations called Scandinavians, who inhabited the countries now known as Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is that of the northern nations called Scandinavians, who inhabited the countries now known as Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Northern Mythology Valhalla The Valkyrior The stories which have engaged our attention thus far relate to the mythology of southern regions.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there is another branch of ancient superstitions which ought not to be entirely overlooked, especially as it belongs to the nations from which we, through our English ancestors, derive our origin.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These mythological records are contained in two collections called the Eddas, of which the oldest is in poetry and dates back to the year 1056, the more modern, or prose Edda, being of the date of 1640.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading But there is another branch of ancient superstitions which ought not to be entirely overlooked, especially as it belongs to the nations from which we, through our English ancestors, derive our origin.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Northern Mythology Valhalla The Valkyrior The stories which have engaged our attention thus far relate to the mythology of southern regions.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Northern Mythology Valhalla The Valkyrior The stories which have engaged our attention thus far relate to the mythology of southern regions.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading These mythological records are contained in two collections called the Eddas, of which the oldest is in poetry and dates back to the year 1056, the more modern, or prose Edda, being of the date of 1640.

(Norse mythology) the hall in which the souls of heros slain in battle were received by Odin

From this reading Northern Mythology Valhalla The Valkyrior The stories which have engaged our attention thus far relate to the mythology of southern regions.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Northern Mythology Valhalla The Valkyrior The stories which have engaged our attention thus far relate to the mythology of southern regions.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading According to the Eddas there was once no heaven above nor earth beneath, but only a bottomless deep, and a world of mist in which flowed a fountain.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But there is another branch of ancient superstitions which ought not to be entirely overlooked, especially as it belongs to the nations from which we, through our English ancestors, derive our origin.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Northern Mythology Valhalla The Valkyrior The stories which have engaged our attention thus far relate to the mythology of southern regions.

which person or people

From this reading It is that of the northern nations called Scandinavians, who inhabited the countries now known as Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading According to the Eddas there was once no heaven above nor earth beneath, but only a bottomless deep, and a world of mist in which flowed a fountain.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading These mythological records are contained in two collections called the Eddas, of which the oldest is in poetry and dates back to the year 1056, the more modern, or prose Edda, being of the date of 1640.