Chapter XV

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

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Haki and Hagbard had no lands; they lived on their ships, and never slept under a roof, nor did they ever drink at the fire-side; their men had no homes, and had left their country, preferring a life of adventure and warfare with two such famous chiefs.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.

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

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Haki and Hagbard had no lands; they lived on their ships, and never slept under a roof, nor did they ever drink at the fire-side; their men had no homes, and had left their country, preferring a life of adventure and warfare with two such famous chiefs.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading These had gray sails, and were painted of such a color that their vessels could not be seen far away.

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

From this reading These had gray sails, and were painted of such a color that their vessels could not be seen far away.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Among the greatest plunderers were two famous brothers of the name of Haki and Hagbard; they were great Vikings, and had a large host and a great number of powerful and swift ships.

the act of burning something

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.

a large saltwater lake between Iran and Russia fed by the Volga River; the largest inland body of water in the world

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.

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

From this reading Haki and Hagbard had no lands; they lived on their ships, and never slept under a roof, nor did they ever drink at the fire-side; their men had no homes, and had left their country, preferring a life of adventure and warfare with two such famous chiefs.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading These had gray sails, and were painted of such a color that their vessels could not be seen far away.

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

From this reading These had gray sails, and were painted of such a color that their vessels could not be seen far away.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Peace had deserted the land, and great distress from these incursions prevailed everywhere.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Haki and Hagbard had no lands; they lived on their ships, and never slept under a roof, nor did they ever drink at the fire-side; their men had no homes, and had left their country, preferring a life of adventure and warfare with two such famous chiefs.

psychological suffering

From this reading Peace had deserted the land, and great distress from these incursions prevailed everywhere.

having the place or position changed

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.

take in liquids

From this reading Haki and Hagbard had no lands; they lived on their ships, and never slept under a roof, nor did they ever drink at the fire-side; their men had no homes, and had left their country, preferring a life of adventure and warfare with two such famous chiefs.

at any time

From this reading Haki and Hagbard had no lands; they lived on their ships, and never slept under a roof, nor did they ever drink at the fire-side; their men had no homes, and had left their country, preferring a life of adventure and warfare with two such famous chiefs.

to or in any or all places

From this reading Peace had deserted the land, and great distress from these incursions prevailed everywhere.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Among the greatest plunderers were two famous brothers of the name of Haki and Hagbard; they were great Vikings, and had a large host and a great number of powerful and swift ships.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading These had gray sails, and were painted of such a color that their vessels could not be seen far away.

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From this reading Haki and Hagbard had no lands; they lived on their ships, and never slept under a roof, nor did they ever drink at the fire-side; their men had no homes, and had left their country, preferring a life of adventure and warfare with two such famous chiefs.

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

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.

set up or found

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading These had gray sails, and were painted of such a color that their vessels could not be seen far away.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.

highest in quality

From this reading Among the greatest plunderers were two famous brothers of the name of Haki and Hagbard; they were great Vikings, and had a large host and a great number of powerful and swift ships.

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

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.

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

From this reading Among the greatest plunderers were two famous brothers of the name of Haki and Hagbard; they were great Vikings, and had a large host and a great number of powerful and swift ships.

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

From this reading Among the greatest plunderers were two famous brothers of the name of Haki and Hagbard; they were great Vikings, and had a large host and a great number of powerful and swift ships.

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

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading Haki and Hagbard had no lands; they lived on their ships, and never slept under a roof, nor did they ever drink at the fire-side; their men had no homes, and had left their country, preferring a life of adventure and warfare with two such famous chiefs.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Among the greatest plunderers were two famous brothers of the name of Haki and Hagbard; they were great Vikings, and had a large host and a great number of powerful and swift ships.

plural of “incursion” — the act of entering some territory or domain (often in large numbers)

From this reading Peace had deserted the land, and great distress from these incursions prevailed everywhere.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Peace had deserted the land, and great distress from these incursions prevailed everywhere.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Haki and Hagbard had no lands; they lived on their ships, and never slept under a roof, nor did they ever drink at the fire-side; their men had no homes, and had left their country, preferring a life of adventure and warfare with two such famous chiefs.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Among the greatest plunderers were two famous brothers of the name of Haki and Hagbard; they were great Vikings, and had a large host and a great number of powerful and swift ships.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Haki and Hagbard had no lands; they lived on their ships, and never slept under a roof, nor did they ever drink at the fire-side; their men had no homes, and had left their country, preferring a life of adventure and warfare with two such famous chiefs.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Haki and Hagbard had no lands; they lived on their ships, and never slept under a roof, nor did they ever drink at the fire-side; their men had no homes, and had left their country, preferring a life of adventure and warfare with two such famous chiefs.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Haki and Hagbard had no lands; they lived on their ships, and never slept under a roof, nor did they ever drink at the fire-side; their men had no homes, and had left their country, preferring a life of adventure and warfare with two such famous chiefs.

the force of workers available

From this reading Haki and Hagbard had no lands; they lived on their ships, and never slept under a roof, nor did they ever drink at the fire-side; their men had no homes, and had left their country, preferring a life of adventure and warfare with two such famous chiefs.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Among the greatest plunderers were two famous brothers of the name of Haki and Hagbard; they were great Vikings, and had a large host and a great number of powerful and swift ships.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Haki and Hagbard had no lands; they lived on their ships, and never slept under a roof, nor did they ever drink at the fire-side; their men had no homes, and had left their country, preferring a life of adventure and warfare with two such famous chiefs.

not any; not one

From this reading Haki and Hagbard had no lands; they lived on their ships, and never slept under a roof, nor did they ever drink at the fire-side; their men had no homes, and had left their country, preferring a life of adventure and warfare with two such famous chiefs.

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

From this reading Haki and Hagbard had no lands; they lived on their ships, and never slept under a roof, nor did they ever drink at the fire-side; their men had no homes, and had left their country, preferring a life of adventure and warfare with two such famous chiefs.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading These had gray sails, and were painted of such a color that their vessels could not be seen far away.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.

coated with paint

From this reading These had gray sails, and were painted of such a color that their vessels could not be seen far away.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Peace had deserted the land, and great distress from these incursions prevailed everywhere.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.

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

From this reading Among the greatest plunderers were two famous brothers of the name of Haki and Hagbard; they were great Vikings, and had a large host and a great number of powerful and swift ships.

the act of stealing valuable things from a place

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading Among the greatest plunderers were two famous brothers of the name of Haki and Hagbard; they were great Vikings, and had a large host and a great number of powerful and swift ships.

inflected form of “prefer” — like better; value more highly

From this reading Haki and Hagbard had no lands; they lived on their ships, and never slept under a roof, nor did they ever drink at the fire-side; their men had no homes, and had left their country, preferring a life of adventure and warfare with two such famous chiefs.

past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading Peace had deserted the land, and great distress from these incursions prevailed everywhere.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Haki and Hagbard had no lands; they lived on their ships, and never slept under a roof, nor did they ever drink at the fire-side; their men had no homes, and had left their country, preferring a life of adventure and warfare with two such famous chiefs.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading These had gray sails, and were painted of such a color that their vessels could not be seen far away.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading These had gray sails, and were painted of such a color that their vessels could not be seen far away.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading Haki and Hagbard had no lands; they lived on their ships, and never slept under a roof, nor did they ever drink at the fire-side; their men had no homes, and had left their country, preferring a life of adventure and warfare with two such famous chiefs.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading These had gray sails, and were painted of such a color that their vessels could not be seen far away.

moving very fast

From this reading Among the greatest plunderers were two famous brothers of the name of Haki and Hagbard; they were great Vikings, and had a large host and a great number of powerful and swift ships.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading These had gray sails, and were painted of such a color that their vessels could not be seen far away.

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

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.

in or at that place or location

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.

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

From this reading Peace had deserted the land, and great distress from these incursions prevailed everywhere.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Among the greatest plunderers were two famous brothers of the name of Haki and Hagbard; they were great Vikings, and had a large host and a great number of powerful and swift ships.

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

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.

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

From this reading Among the greatest plunderers were two famous brothers of the name of Haki and Hagbard; they were great Vikings, and had a large host and a great number of powerful and swift ships.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Haki and Hagbard had no lands; they lived on their ships, and never slept under a roof, nor did they ever drink at the fire-side; their men had no homes, and had left their country, preferring a life of adventure and warfare with two such famous chiefs.

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

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.

precisely as stated

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.

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

From this reading These had gray sails, and were painted of such a color that their vessels could not be seen far away.

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

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Haki and Hagbard had no lands; they lived on their ships, and never slept under a roof, nor did they ever drink at the fire-side; their men had no homes, and had left their country, preferring a life of adventure and warfare with two such famous chiefs.

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

From this reading Among the greatest plunderers were two famous brothers of the name of Haki and Hagbard; they were great Vikings, and had a large host and a great number of powerful and swift ships.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HAKI’S BURNING JOURNEY TO VALHALLA ON their return from the Caspian, the four foster-brothers had found the country very much disturbed; several Vikings from abroad, with a great number of ships, had been plundering here and there among the people.