Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading But ere those vessels could put out to sea, the vigorous measures of the Saxon King had already intercepted the retreat of the vessels.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

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

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

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

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And then, ranging their shields as a wall round their masts, the bold vikings at least determined to die as men.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading But with the morning came King Harold himself to the banks of the river, and behind him, with trailed lances, a solemn procession that bore the body of the Scald King.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading But with the morning came King Harold himself to the banks of the river, and behind him, with trailed lances, a solemn procession that bore the body of the Scald King.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading But with the morning came King Harold himself to the banks of the river, and behind him, with trailed lances, a solemn procession that bore the body of the Scald King.

fearless and daring

From this reading And then, ranging their shields as a wall round their masts, the bold vikings at least determined to die as men.

cause to be bored

From this reading But with the morning came King Harold himself to the banks of the river, and behind him, with trailed lances, a solemn procession that bore the body of the Scald King.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But ere those vessels could put out to sea, the vigorous measures of the Saxon King had already intercepted the retreat of the vessels.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But with the morning came King Harold himself to the banks of the river, and behind him, with trailed lances, a solemn procession that bore the body of the Scald King.

plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

someone who is victorious by force of arms

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

the dead body of a human being

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But ere those vessels could put out to sea, the vigorous measures of the Saxon King had already intercepted the retreat of the vessels.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

avoiding emotional involvement

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

characterized by great determination

From this reading And then, ranging their shields as a wall round their masts, the bold vikings at least determined to die as men.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading And then, ranging their shields as a wall round their masts, the bold vikings at least determined to die as men.

an old word for “before”

From this reading But ere those vessels could put out to sea, the vigorous measures of the Saxon King had already intercepted the retreat of the vessels.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading Young Olave, the son of Hardrada, had happily escaped the slaughter.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

-ing form of “foresee” — realize beforehand

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Young Olave, the son of Hardrada, had happily escaped the slaughter.

in a joyous manner

From this reading Young Olave, the son of Hardrada, had happily escaped the slaughter.

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From this reading Young Olave, the son of Hardrada, had happily escaped the slaughter.

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From this reading But with the morning came King Harold himself to the banks of the river, and behind him, with trailed lances, a solemn procession that bore the body of the Scald King.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But with the morning came King Harold himself to the banks of the river, and behind him, with trailed lances, a solemn procession that bore the body of the Scald King.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading But with the morning came King Harold himself to the banks of the river, and behind him, with trailed lances, a solemn procession that bore the body of the Scald King.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

past form of “intercept” — seize on its way

From this reading But ere those vessels could put out to sea, the vigorous measures of the Saxon King had already intercepted the retreat of the vessels.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading But ere those vessels could put out to sea, the vigorous measures of the Saxon King had already intercepted the retreat of the vessels.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

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From this reading But with the morning came King Harold himself to the banks of the river, and behind him, with trailed lances, a solemn procession that bore the body of the Scald King.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading And then, ranging their shields as a wall round their masts, the bold vikings at least determined to die as men.

plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails

From this reading And then, ranging their shields as a wall round their masts, the bold vikings at least determined to die as men.

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading But ere those vessels could put out to sea, the vigorous measures of the Saxon King had already intercepted the retreat of the vessels.

the force of workers available

From this reading And then, ranging their shields as a wall round their masts, the bold vikings at least determined to die as men.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading But with the morning came King Harold himself to the banks of the river, and behind him, with trailed lances, a solemn procession that bore the body of the Scald King.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

plural of “norwegian” — a native or inhabitant of Norway

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Young Olave, the son of Hardrada, had happily escaped the slaughter.

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From this reading Young Olave, the son of Hardrada, had happily escaped the slaughter.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But ere those vessels could put out to sea, the vigorous measures of the Saxon King had already intercepted the retreat of the vessels.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading But with the morning came King Harold himself to the banks of the river, and behind him, with trailed lances, a solemn procession that bore the body of the Scald King.

careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But ere those vessels could put out to sea, the vigorous measures of the Saxon King had already intercepted the retreat of the vessels.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

wandering freely

From this reading And then, ranging their shields as a wall round their masts, the bold vikings at least determined to die as men.

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From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading But ere those vessels could put out to sea, the vigorous measures of the Saxon King had already intercepted the retreat of the vessels.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading But with the morning came King Harold himself to the banks of the river, and behind him, with trailed lances, a solemn procession that bore the body of the Scald King.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading And then, ranging their shields as a wall round their masts, the bold vikings at least determined to die as men.

except for; apart from

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons; dominant in England until the Norman Conquest

From this reading But ere those vessels could put out to sea, the vigorous measures of the Saxon King had already intercepted the retreat of the vessels.

subject to harsh criticism

From this reading But with the morning came King Harold himself to the banks of the river, and behind him, with trailed lances, a solemn procession that bore the body of the Scald King.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading But ere those vessels could put out to sea, the vigorous measures of the Saxon King had already intercepted the retreat of the vessels.

using or enjoying something jointly with others

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure

From this reading And then, ranging their shields as a wall round their masts, the bold vikings at least determined to die as men.

the killing of animals (as for food)

From this reading Young Olave, the son of Hardrada, had happily escaped the slaughter.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading But with the morning came King Harold himself to the banks of the river, and behind him, with trailed lances, a solemn procession that bore the body of the Scald King.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

a male human offspring

From this reading Young Olave, the son of Hardrada, had happily escaped the slaughter.

not in physical motion

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

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

From this reading Young Olave, the son of Hardrada, had happily escaped the slaughter.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And then, ranging their shields as a wall round their masts, the bold vikings at least determined to die as men.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading And then, ranging their shields as a wall round their masts, the bold vikings at least determined to die as men.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading But ere those vessels could put out to sea, the vigorous measures of the Saxon King had already intercepted the retreat of the vessels.

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

From this reading But ere those vessels could put out to sea, the vigorous measures of the Saxon King had already intercepted the retreat of the vessels.

past form of “trail” — to lag or linger behind

From this reading But with the morning came King Harold himself to the banks of the river, and behind him, with trailed lances, a solemn procession that bore the body of the Scald King.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading But ere those vessels could put out to sea, the vigorous measures of the Saxon King had already intercepted the retreat of the vessels.

plural of “viking” — any of the Scandinavian people who raided the coasts of Europe from the 8th to the 11th centuries

From this reading And then, ranging their shields as a wall round their masts, the bold vikings at least determined to die as men.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading And then, ranging their shields as a wall round their masts, the bold vikings at least determined to die as men.

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

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

which person or people

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A strong detachment of the Norwegians had still remained with the vessels, and amongst them some prudent old chiefs, who foreseeing the probable results of the day, and knowing that Hardrada would never quit, save as a conqueror or a corpse, the field on which he had planted the Ravager of the World, had detained the prince almost by force from sharing the fate of his father.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Young Olave, the son of Hardrada, had happily escaped the slaughter.