used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then I saw that the only face in all the wide hall which was not bright was that of Alsi, and his brow was black as a thunder cloud, while his fingers were white with the force with which he clutched and twisted the end of his jewelled belt.
alenounUS /eɪl/
a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
From this reading I wondered what should come next, for neither feast nor bride ale was prepared, and Berthun was looking puzzled.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Now the folk cheered, and loudest of all honest Eglaf and his warriors.
Alsi
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From this reading Then I saw that the only face in all the wide hall which was not bright was that of Alsi, and his brow was black as a thunder cloud, while his fingers were white with the force with which he clutched and twisted the end of his jewelled belt.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Plainly he was in a royal rage that none had scoffed at this wedding, but that all had taken it as a matter that was right altogether.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now the folk cheered, and loudest of all honest Eglaf and his warriors.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then I saw that the only face in all the wide hall which was not bright was that of Alsi, and his brow was black as a thunder cloud, while his fingers were white with the force with which he clutched and twisted the end of his jewelled belt.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Plainly he was in a royal rage that none had scoffed at this wedding, but that all had taken it as a matter that was right altogether.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Then I saw that the only face in all the wide hall which was not bright was that of Alsi, and his brow was black as a thunder cloud, while his fingers were white with the force with which he clutched and twisted the end of his jewelled belt.
Berthun
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From this reading I wondered what should come next, for neither feast nor bride ale was prepared, and Berthun was looking puzzled.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Then I saw that the only face in all the wide hall which was not bright was that of Alsi, and his brow was black as a thunder cloud, while his fingers were white with the force with which he clutched and twisted the end of his jewelled belt.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading HOW THE BRIDE WENT HOME.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Then I saw that the only face in all the wide hall which was not bright was that of Alsi, and his brow was black as a thunder cloud, while his fingers were white with the force with which he clutched and twisted the end of his jewelled belt.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Then I saw that the only face in all the wide hall which was not bright was that of Alsi, and his brow was black as a thunder cloud, while his fingers were white with the force with which he clutched and twisted the end of his jewelled belt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Plainly he was in a royal rage that none had scoffed at this wedding, but that all had taken it as a matter that was right altogether.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading Now the folk cheered, and loudest of all honest Eglaf and his warriors.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Then I saw that the only face in all the wide hall which was not bright was that of Alsi, and his brow was black as a thunder cloud, while his fingers were white with the force with which he clutched and twisted the end of his jewelled belt.
clutchedverbUS /klʌtʃt/
past form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Then I saw that the only face in all the wide hall which was not bright was that of Alsi, and his brow was black as a thunder cloud, while his fingers were white with the force with which he clutched and twisted the end of his jewelled belt.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I wondered what should come next, for neither feast nor bride ale was prepared, and Berthun was looking puzzled.
Eglaf
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From this reading Now the folk cheered, and loudest of all honest Eglaf and his warriors.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Then I saw that the only face in all the wide hall which was not bright was that of Alsi, and his brow was black as a thunder cloud, while his fingers were white with the force with which he clutched and twisted the end of his jewelled belt.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Then I saw that the only face in all the wide hall which was not bright was that of Alsi, and his brow was black as a thunder cloud, while his fingers were white with the force with which he clutched and twisted the end of his jewelled belt.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading I wondered what should come next, for neither feast nor bride ale was prepared, and Berthun was looking puzzled.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Then I saw that the only face in all the wide hall which was not bright was that of Alsi, and his brow was black as a thunder cloud, while his fingers were white with the force with which he clutched and twisted the end of his jewelled belt.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading Now the folk cheered, and loudest of all honest Eglaf and his warriors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I wondered what should come next, for neither feast nor bride ale was prepared, and Berthun was looking puzzled.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Then I saw that the only face in all the wide hall which was not bright was that of Alsi, and his brow was black as a thunder cloud, while his fingers were white with the force with which he clutched and twisted the end of his jewelled belt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Plainly he was in a royal rage that none had scoffed at this wedding, but that all had taken it as a matter that was right altogether.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Then I saw that the only face in all the wide hall which was not bright was that of Alsi, and his brow was black as a thunder cloud, while his fingers were white with the force with which he clutched and twisted the end of his jewelled belt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then I saw that the only face in all the wide hall which was not bright was that of Alsi, and his brow was black as a thunder cloud, while his fingers were white with the force with which he clutched and twisted the end of his jewelled belt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now the folk cheered, and loudest of all honest Eglaf and his warriors.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HOW THE BRIDE WENT HOME.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Now the folk cheered, and loudest of all honest Eglaf and his warriors.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE BRIDE WENT HOME.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I wondered what should come next, for neither feast nor bride ale was prepared, and Berthun was looking puzzled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then I saw that the only face in all the wide hall which was not bright was that of Alsi, and his brow was black as a thunder cloud, while his fingers were white with the force with which he clutched and twisted the end of his jewelled belt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Plainly he was in a royal rage that none had scoffed at this wedding, but that all had taken it as a matter that was right altogether.
jewelledadjective
covered with beads or jewels or sequins
From this reading Then I saw that the only face in all the wide hall which was not bright was that of Alsi, and his brow was black as a thunder cloud, while his fingers were white with the force with which he clutched and twisted the end of his jewelled belt.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I wondered what should come next, for neither feast nor bride ale was prepared, and Berthun was looking puzzled.
loudestadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdəst/
superlative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Now the folk cheered, and loudest of all honest Eglaf and his warriors.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Plainly he was in a royal rage that none had scoffed at this wedding, but that all had taken it as a matter that was right altogether.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading I wondered what should come next, for neither feast nor bride ale was prepared, and Berthun was looking puzzled.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I wondered what should come next, for neither feast nor bride ale was prepared, and Berthun was looking puzzled.
not one, and not any
From this reading Plainly he was in a royal rage that none had scoffed at this wedding, but that all had taken it as a matter that was right altogether.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I wondered what should come next, for neither feast nor bride ale was prepared, and Berthun was looking puzzled.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then I saw that the only face in all the wide hall which was not bright was that of Alsi, and his brow was black as a thunder cloud, while his fingers were white with the force with which he clutched and twisted the end of his jewelled belt.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now the folk cheered, and loudest of all honest Eglaf and his warriors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now the folk cheered, and loudest of all honest Eglaf and his warriors.
and nothing more
From this reading Then I saw that the only face in all the wide hall which was not bright was that of Alsi, and his brow was black as a thunder cloud, while his fingers were white with the force with which he clutched and twisted the end of his jewelled belt.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Plainly he was in a royal rage that none had scoffed at this wedding, but that all had taken it as a matter that was right altogether.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading I wondered what should come next, for neither feast nor bride ale was prepared, and Berthun was looking puzzled.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading I wondered what should come next, for neither feast nor bride ale was prepared, and Berthun was looking puzzled.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Plainly he was in a royal rage that none had scoffed at this wedding, but that all had taken it as a matter that was right altogether.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Plainly he was in a royal rage that none had scoffed at this wedding, but that all had taken it as a matter that was right altogether.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Plainly he was in a royal rage that none had scoffed at this wedding, but that all had taken it as a matter that was right altogether.
cut with a saw
From this reading Then I saw that the only face in all the wide hall which was not bright was that of Alsi, and his brow was black as a thunder cloud, while his fingers were white with the force with which he clutched and twisted the end of his jewelled belt.
scoffedverbUS /skɔːft/
past form of “scoff” — laugh at with contempt and derision
From this reading Plainly he was in a royal rage that none had scoffed at this wedding, but that all had taken it as a matter that was right altogether.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I wondered what should come next, for neither feast nor bride ale was prepared, and Berthun was looking puzzled.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Plainly he was in a royal rage that none had scoffed at this wedding, but that all had taken it as a matter that was right altogether.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then I saw that the only face in all the wide hall which was not bright was that of Alsi, and his brow was black as a thunder cloud, while his fingers were white with the force with which he clutched and twisted the end of his jewelled belt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE BRIDE WENT HOME.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then I saw that the only face in all the wide hall which was not bright was that of Alsi, and his brow was black as a thunder cloud, while his fingers were white with the force with which he clutched and twisted the end of his jewelled belt.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Plainly he was in a royal rage that none had scoffed at this wedding, but that all had taken it as a matter that was right altogether.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading Then I saw that the only face in all the wide hall which was not bright was that of Alsi, and his brow was black as a thunder cloud, while his fingers were white with the force with which he clutched and twisted the end of his jewelled belt.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading Then I saw that the only face in all the wide hall which was not bright was that of Alsi, and his brow was black as a thunder cloud, while his fingers were white with the force with which he clutched and twisted the end of his jewelled belt.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Now the folk cheered, and loudest of all honest Eglaf and his warriors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I wondered what should come next, for neither feast nor bride ale was prepared, and Berthun was looking puzzled.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Plainly he was in a royal rage that none had scoffed at this wedding, but that all had taken it as a matter that was right altogether.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading HOW THE BRIDE WENT HOME.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then I saw that the only face in all the wide hall which was not bright was that of Alsi, and his brow was black as a thunder cloud, while his fingers were white with the force with which he clutched and twisted the end of his jewelled belt.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I wondered what should come next, for neither feast nor bride ale was prepared, and Berthun was looking puzzled.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then I saw that the only face in all the wide hall which was not bright was that of Alsi, and his brow was black as a thunder cloud, while his fingers were white with the force with which he clutched and twisted the end of his jewelled belt.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Then I saw that the only face in all the wide hall which was not bright was that of Alsi, and his brow was black as a thunder cloud, while his fingers were white with the force with which he clutched and twisted the end of his jewelled belt.
a Caucasian
From this reading Then I saw that the only face in all the wide hall which was not bright was that of Alsi, and his brow was black as a thunder cloud, while his fingers were white with the force with which he clutched and twisted the end of his jewelled belt.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Then I saw that the only face in all the wide hall which was not bright was that of Alsi, and his brow was black as a thunder cloud, while his fingers were white with the force with which he clutched and twisted the end of his jewelled belt.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then I saw that the only face in all the wide hall which was not bright was that of Alsi, and his brow was black as a thunder cloud, while his fingers were white with the force with which he clutched and twisted the end of his jewelled belt.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading I wondered what should come next, for neither feast nor bride ale was prepared, and Berthun was looking puzzled.
