used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the town of Jomsborg, on the island of Wollin, near the mouth of the Oder, dwelt a daring band of piratical warriors known as the Jomsvikings, who were famed for their indomitable courage.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Men were to be had ready and able to fight, if the prize offered them was worth the risk, and men of this kind Harald knew where to seek.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading War was their trade, rapine their means of livelihood, and they were sworn to obey the orders of their chief, to aid each other to the utmost, to bear pain unflinchingly, dare the extremity of danger, and face death like heroes.
(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 They kept all women out of their community, lest their devotion to war might be weakened, and stood ready to sell their swords to the highest bidder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Harald Bluetooth was not the man to be defied with impunity, and though he was too old to take the field himself, he sought means to punish his defiant vassal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the town of Jomsborg, on the island of Wollin, near the mouth of the Oder, dwelt a daring band of piratical warriors known as the Jomsvikings, who were famed for their indomitable courage.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading In the town of Jomsborg, on the island of Wollin, near the mouth of the Oder, dwelt a daring band of piratical warriors known as the Jomsvikings, who were famed for their indomitable courage.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Harald Bluetooth was not the man to be defied with impunity, and though he was too old to take the field himself, he sought means to punish his defiant vassal.
have
From this reading War was their trade, rapine their means of livelihood, and they were sworn to obey the orders of their chief, to aid each other to the utmost, to bear pain unflinchingly, dare the extremity of danger, and face death like heroes.
biddernounUS /ˈbɪdər/
someone who makes an offer
From this reading They kept all women out of their community, lest their devotion to war might be weakened, and stood ready to sell their swords to the highest bidder.
Bluetooth
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From this reading Harald Bluetooth was not the man to be defied with impunity, and though he was too old to take the field himself, he sought means to punish his defiant vassal.
a person who is in charge
From this reading War was their trade, rapine their means of livelihood, and they were sworn to obey the orders of their chief, to aid each other to the utmost, to bear pain unflinchingly, dare the extremity of danger, and face death like heroes.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading They kept all women out of their community, lest their devotion to war might be weakened, and stood ready to sell their swords to the highest bidder.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading In the town of Jomsborg, on the island of Wollin, near the mouth of the Oder, dwelt a daring band of piratical warriors known as the Jomsvikings, who were famed for their indomitable courage.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading War was their trade, rapine their means of livelihood, and they were sworn to obey the orders of their chief, to aid each other to the utmost, to bear pain unflinchingly, dare the extremity of danger, and face death like heroes.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading War was their trade, rapine their means of livelihood, and they were sworn to obey the orders of their chief, to aid each other to the utmost, to bear pain unflinchingly, dare the extremity of danger, and face death like heroes.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading In the town of Jomsborg, on the island of Wollin, near the mouth of the Oder, dwelt a daring band of piratical warriors known as the Jomsvikings, who were famed for their indomitable courage.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading War was their trade, rapine their means of livelihood, and they were sworn to obey the orders of their chief, to aid each other to the utmost, to bear pain unflinchingly, dare the extremity of danger, and face death like heroes.
defiantadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪənt/
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
From this reading Harald Bluetooth was not the man to be defied with impunity, and though he was too old to take the field himself, he sought means to punish his defiant vassal.
defiedverbUS /dɪˈfaɪd/
inflected form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading Harald Bluetooth was not the man to be defied with impunity, and though he was too old to take the field himself, he sought means to punish his defiant vassal.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading They kept all women out of their community, lest their devotion to war might be weakened, and stood ready to sell their swords to the highest bidder.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading In the town of Jomsborg, on the island of Wollin, near the mouth of the Oder, dwelt a daring band of piratical warriors known as the Jomsvikings, who were famed for their indomitable courage.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading War was their trade, rapine their means of livelihood, and they were sworn to obey the orders of their chief, to aid each other to the utmost, to bear pain unflinchingly, dare the extremity of danger, and face death like heroes.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading War was their trade, rapine their means of livelihood, and they were sworn to obey the orders of their chief, to aid each other to the utmost, to bear pain unflinchingly, dare the extremity of danger, and face death like heroes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading War was their trade, rapine their means of livelihood, and they were sworn to obey the orders of their chief, to aid each other to the utmost, to bear pain unflinchingly, dare the extremity of danger, and face death like heroes.
famedadjectiveUS /feɪmd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading In the town of Jomsborg, on the island of Wollin, near the mouth of the Oder, dwelt a daring band of piratical warriors known as the Jomsvikings, who were famed for their indomitable courage.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Harald Bluetooth was not the man to be defied with impunity, and though he was too old to take the field himself, he sought means to punish his defiant vassal.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Men were to be had ready and able to fight, if the prize offered them was worth the risk, and men of this kind Harald knew where to seek.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the town of Jomsborg, on the island of Wollin, near the mouth of the Oder, dwelt a daring band of piratical warriors known as the Jomsvikings, who were famed for their indomitable courage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Men were to be had ready and able to fight, if the prize offered them was worth the risk, and men of this kind Harald knew where to seek.
Harald
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From this reading Harald Bluetooth was not the man to be defied with impunity, and though he was too old to take the field himself, he sought means to punish his defiant vassal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Harald Bluetooth was not the man to be defied with impunity, and though he was too old to take the field himself, he sought means to punish his defiant vassal.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading War was their trade, rapine their means of livelihood, and they were sworn to obey the orders of their chief, to aid each other to the utmost, to bear pain unflinchingly, dare the extremity of danger, and face death like heroes.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading They kept all women out of their community, lest their devotion to war might be weakened, and stood ready to sell their swords to the highest bidder.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Harald Bluetooth was not the man to be defied with impunity, and though he was too old to take the field himself, he sought means to punish his defiant vassal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Harald Bluetooth was not the man to be defied with impunity, and though he was too old to take the field himself, he sought means to punish his defiant vassal.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Men were to be had ready and able to fight, if the prize offered them was worth the risk, and men of this kind Harald knew where to seek.
impunitynounUS /ˌɪmˈpjuːnɪti/
exemption from punishment or loss
From this reading Harald Bluetooth was not the man to be defied with impunity, and though he was too old to take the field himself, he sought means to punish his defiant vassal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the town of Jomsborg, on the island of Wollin, near the mouth of the Oder, dwelt a daring band of piratical warriors known as the Jomsvikings, who were famed for their indomitable courage.
indomitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɑːmətəbəl/
impossible to subdue
From this reading In the town of Jomsborg, on the island of Wollin, near the mouth of the Oder, dwelt a daring band of piratical warriors known as the Jomsvikings, who were famed for their indomitable courage.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading In the town of Jomsborg, on the island of Wollin, near the mouth of the Oder, dwelt a daring band of piratical warriors known as the Jomsvikings, who were famed for their indomitable courage.
Jomsborg
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From this reading In the town of Jomsborg, on the island of Wollin, near the mouth of the Oder, dwelt a daring band of piratical warriors known as the Jomsvikings, who were famed for their indomitable courage.
Jomsvikings
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From this reading In the town of Jomsborg, on the island of Wollin, near the mouth of the Oder, dwelt a daring band of piratical warriors known as the Jomsvikings, who were famed for their indomitable courage.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading They kept all women out of their community, lest their devotion to war might be weakened, and stood ready to sell their swords to the highest bidder.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Men were to be had ready and able to fight, if the prize offered them was worth the risk, and men of this kind Harald knew where to seek.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Men were to be had ready and able to fight, if the prize offered them was worth the risk, and men of this kind Harald knew where to seek.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In the town of Jomsborg, on the island of Wollin, near the mouth of the Oder, dwelt a daring band of piratical warriors known as the Jomsvikings, who were famed for their indomitable courage.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading They kept all women out of their community, lest their devotion to war might be weakened, and stood ready to sell their swords to the highest bidder.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading War was their trade, rapine their means of livelihood, and they were sworn to obey the orders of their chief, to aid each other to the utmost, to bear pain unflinchingly, dare the extremity of danger, and face death like heroes.
livelihoodnounUS /ˈlaɪvlihʊd/
the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading War was their trade, rapine their means of livelihood, and they were sworn to obey the orders of their chief, to aid each other to the utmost, to bear pain unflinchingly, dare the extremity of danger, and face death like heroes.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Harald Bluetooth was not the man to be defied with impunity, and though he was too old to take the field himself, he sought means to punish his defiant vassal.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Harald Bluetooth was not the man to be defied with impunity, and though he was too old to take the field himself, he sought means to punish his defiant vassal.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men were to be had ready and able to fight, if the prize offered them was worth the risk, and men of this kind Harald knew where to seek.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They kept all women out of their community, lest their devotion to war might be weakened, and stood ready to sell their swords to the highest bidder.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading In the town of Jomsborg, on the island of Wollin, near the mouth of the Oder, dwelt a daring band of piratical warriors known as the Jomsvikings, who were famed for their indomitable courage.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading In the town of Jomsborg, on the island of Wollin, near the mouth of the Oder, dwelt a daring band of piratical warriors known as the Jomsvikings, who were famed for their indomitable courage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Harald Bluetooth was not the man to be defied with impunity, and though he was too old to take the field himself, he sought means to punish his defiant vassal.
be obedient to
From this reading War was their trade, rapine their means of livelihood, and they were sworn to obey the orders of their chief, to aid each other to the utmost, to bear pain unflinchingly, dare the extremity of danger, and face death like heroes.
OdernounUS /ˈoʊdər/
a European river; flows into the Baltic Sea
From this reading In the town of Jomsborg, on the island of Wollin, near the mouth of the Oder, dwelt a daring band of piratical warriors known as the Jomsvikings, who were famed for their indomitable courage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Men were to be had ready and able to fight, if the prize offered them was worth the risk, and men of this kind Harald knew where to seek.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Men were to be had ready and able to fight, if the prize offered them was worth the risk, and men of this kind Harald knew where to seek.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Harald Bluetooth was not the man to be defied with impunity, and though he was too old to take the field himself, he sought means to punish his defiant vassal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the town of Jomsborg, on the island of Wollin, near the mouth of the Oder, dwelt a daring band of piratical warriors known as the Jomsvikings, who were famed for their indomitable courage.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading War was their trade, rapine their means of livelihood, and they were sworn to obey the orders of their chief, to aid each other to the utmost, to bear pain unflinchingly, dare the extremity of danger, and face death like heroes.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading War was their trade, rapine their means of livelihood, and they were sworn to obey the orders of their chief, to aid each other to the utmost, to bear pain unflinchingly, dare the extremity of danger, and face death like heroes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They kept all women out of their community, lest their devotion to war might be weakened, and stood ready to sell their swords to the highest bidder.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading War was their trade, rapine their means of livelihood, and they were sworn to obey the orders of their chief, to aid each other to the utmost, to bear pain unflinchingly, dare the extremity of danger, and face death like heroes.
piraticaladjective
characteristic of pirates
From this reading In the town of Jomsborg, on the island of Wollin, near the mouth of the Oder, dwelt a daring band of piratical warriors known as the Jomsvikings, who were famed for their indomitable courage.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Men were to be had ready and able to fight, if the prize offered them was worth the risk, and men of this kind Harald knew where to seek.
punishverbUS /ˈpʌnɪʃ/
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
From this reading Harald Bluetooth was not the man to be defied with impunity, and though he was too old to take the field himself, he sought means to punish his defiant vassal.
rapinenoun
the act of despoiling a country in warfare
From this reading War was their trade, rapine their means of livelihood, and they were sworn to obey the orders of their chief, to aid each other to the utmost, to bear pain unflinchingly, dare the extremity of danger, and face death like heroes.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Men were to be had ready and able to fight, if the prize offered them was worth the risk, and men of this kind Harald knew where to seek.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Men were to be had ready and able to fight, if the prize offered them was worth the risk, and men of this kind Harald knew where to seek.
try to get or reach
From this reading Men were to be had ready and able to fight, if the prize offered them was worth the risk, and men of this kind Harald knew where to seek.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading They kept all women out of their community, lest their devotion to war might be weakened, and stood ready to sell their swords to the highest bidder.
that is looked for
From this reading Harald Bluetooth was not the man to be defied with impunity, and though he was too old to take the field himself, he sought means to punish his defiant vassal.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading They kept all women out of their community, lest their devotion to war might be weakened, and stood ready to sell their swords to the highest bidder.
swordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading They kept all women out of their community, lest their devotion to war might be weakened, and stood ready to sell their swords to the highest bidder.
swornadjectiveUS /swɔːrn/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading War was their trade, rapine their means of livelihood, and they were sworn to obey the orders of their chief, to aid each other to the utmost, to bear pain unflinchingly, dare the extremity of danger, and face death like heroes.
carry out
From this reading Harald Bluetooth was not the man to be defied with impunity, and though he was too old to take the field himself, he sought means to punish his defiant vassal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Harald Bluetooth was not the man to be defied with impunity, and though he was too old to take the field himself, he sought means to punish his defiant vassal.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the town of Jomsborg, on the island of Wollin, near the mouth of the Oder, dwelt a daring band of piratical warriors known as the Jomsvikings, who were famed for their indomitable courage.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Men were to be had ready and able to fight, if the prize offered them was worth the risk, and men of this kind Harald knew where to seek.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading War was their trade, rapine their means of livelihood, and they were sworn to obey the orders of their chief, to aid each other to the utmost, to bear pain unflinchingly, dare the extremity of danger, and face death like heroes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Men were to be had ready and able to fight, if the prize offered them was worth the risk, and men of this kind Harald knew where to seek.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Harald Bluetooth was not the man to be defied with impunity, and though he was too old to take the field himself, he sought means to punish his defiant vassal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Harald Bluetooth was not the man to be defied with impunity, and though he was too old to take the field himself, he sought means to punish his defiant vassal.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Harald Bluetooth was not the man to be defied with impunity, and though he was too old to take the field himself, he sought means to punish his defiant vassal.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading In the town of Jomsborg, on the island of Wollin, near the mouth of the Oder, dwelt a daring band of piratical warriors known as the Jomsvikings, who were famed for their indomitable courage.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading War was their trade, rapine their means of livelihood, and they were sworn to obey the orders of their chief, to aid each other to the utmost, to bear pain unflinchingly, dare the extremity of danger, and face death like heroes.
unflinchingly
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From this reading War was their trade, rapine their means of livelihood, and they were sworn to obey the orders of their chief, to aid each other to the utmost, to bear pain unflinchingly, dare the extremity of danger, and face death like heroes.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading War was their trade, rapine their means of livelihood, and they were sworn to obey the orders of their chief, to aid each other to the utmost, to bear pain unflinchingly, dare the extremity of danger, and face death like heroes.
vassalnounUS /ˈvæsəl/
a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord
From this reading Harald Bluetooth was not the man to be defied with impunity, and though he was too old to take the field himself, he sought means to punish his defiant vassal.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading War was their trade, rapine their means of livelihood, and they were sworn to obey the orders of their chief, to aid each other to the utmost, to bear pain unflinchingly, dare the extremity of danger, and face death like heroes.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading In the town of Jomsborg, on the island of Wollin, near the mouth of the Oder, dwelt a daring band of piratical warriors known as the Jomsvikings, who were famed for their indomitable courage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Harald Bluetooth was not the man to be defied with impunity, and though he was too old to take the field himself, he sought means to punish his defiant vassal.
weakenedadjectiveUS /ˈwiːkənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading They kept all women out of their community, lest their devotion to war might be weakened, and stood ready to sell their swords to the highest bidder.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Men were to be had ready and able to fight, if the prize offered them was worth the risk, and men of this kind Harald knew where to seek.
in or at the place that
From this reading Men were to be had ready and able to fight, if the prize offered them was worth the risk, and men of this kind Harald knew where to seek.
which person or people
From this reading In the town of Jomsborg, on the island of Wollin, near the mouth of the Oder, dwelt a daring band of piratical warriors known as the Jomsvikings, who were famed for their indomitable courage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Harald Bluetooth was not the man to be defied with impunity, and though he was too old to take the field himself, he sought means to punish his defiant vassal.
Wollin
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From this reading In the town of Jomsborg, on the island of Wollin, near the mouth of the Oder, dwelt a daring band of piratical warriors known as the Jomsvikings, who were famed for their indomitable courage.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading They kept all women out of their community, lest their devotion to war might be weakened, and stood ready to sell their swords to the highest bidder.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Men were to be had ready and able to fight, if the prize offered them was worth the risk, and men of this kind Harald knew where to seek.
