used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had heard of the vow of Ivar, and knew that sooner or later he would avenge the death of his father, for there was a saying, that there was a wolf’s mind in a son.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, he sent a man called Nidud, a great warrior, to Dampstadir, to offer Ivar indemnity.
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 When Nidud came to the banqueting hall, the men were seated on the benches round the fires, drinking their beloved beer, mead, and ale.
(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 On his arrival all became silent, for the warriors knew that great news was to be told.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IVAR SPURNS STARKAD’S INDEMNITY STARKAD, who had given the mortal wound to Hjorvard, feared Ivar’s enmity, and that of his kinsmen and foster-brothers, and wished to pay “weregild,” or indemnity, for his death.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading On his arrival all became silent, for the warriors knew that great news was to be told.
avengeverbUS /əˈvendʒ/
take revenge for a perceived wrong
From this reading He had heard of the vow of Ivar, and knew that sooner or later he would avenge the death of his father, for there was a saying, that there was a wolf’s mind in a son.
banquetingnoun
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading When Nidud came to the banqueting hall, the men were seated on the benches round the fires, drinking their beloved beer, mead, and ale.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On his arrival all became silent, for the warriors knew that great news was to be told.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading On his arrival all became silent, for the warriors knew that great news was to be told.
beernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading When Nidud came to the banqueting hall, the men were seated on the benches round the fires, drinking their beloved beer, mead, and ale.
dearly loved
From this reading When Nidud came to the banqueting hall, the men were seated on the benches round the fires, drinking their beloved beer, mead, and ale.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading When Nidud came to the banqueting hall, the men were seated on the benches round the fires, drinking their beloved beer, mead, and ale.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Accordingly, he sent a man called Nidud, a great warrior, to Dampstadir, to offer Ivar indemnity.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Nidud came to the banqueting hall, the men were seated on the benches round the fires, drinking their beloved beer, mead, and ale.
Dampstadir
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From this reading Accordingly, he sent a man called Nidud, a great warrior, to Dampstadir, to offer Ivar indemnity.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading IVAR SPURNS STARKAD’S INDEMNITY STARKAD, who had given the mortal wound to Hjorvard, feared Ivar’s enmity, and that of his kinsmen and foster-brothers, and wished to pay “weregild,” or indemnity, for his death.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading When Nidud came to the banqueting hall, the men were seated on the benches round the fires, drinking their beloved beer, mead, and ale.
enmitynounUS /ˈenməti/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading IVAR SPURNS STARKAD’S INDEMNITY STARKAD, who had given the mortal wound to Hjorvard, feared Ivar’s enmity, and that of his kinsmen and foster-brothers, and wished to pay “weregild,” or indemnity, for his death.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He had heard of the vow of Ivar, and knew that sooner or later he would avenge the death of his father, for there was a saying, that there was a wolf’s mind in a son.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading IVAR SPURNS STARKAD’S INDEMNITY STARKAD, who had given the mortal wound to Hjorvard, feared Ivar’s enmity, and that of his kinsmen and foster-brothers, and wished to pay “weregild,” or indemnity, for his death.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading When Nidud came to the banqueting hall, the men were seated on the benches round the fires, drinking their beloved beer, mead, and ale.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IVAR SPURNS STARKAD’S INDEMNITY STARKAD, who had given the mortal wound to Hjorvard, feared Ivar’s enmity, and that of his kinsmen and foster-brothers, and wished to pay “weregild,” or indemnity, for his death.
foster-brothers
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From this reading IVAR SPURNS STARKAD’S INDEMNITY STARKAD, who had given the mortal wound to Hjorvard, feared Ivar’s enmity, and that of his kinsmen and foster-brothers, and wished to pay “weregild,” or indemnity, for his death.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading IVAR SPURNS STARKAD’S INDEMNITY STARKAD, who had given the mortal wound to Hjorvard, feared Ivar’s enmity, and that of his kinsmen and foster-brothers, and wished to pay “weregild,” or indemnity, for his death.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Accordingly, he sent a man called Nidud, a great warrior, to Dampstadir, to offer Ivar indemnity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IVAR SPURNS STARKAD’S INDEMNITY STARKAD, who had given the mortal wound to Hjorvard, feared Ivar’s enmity, and that of his kinsmen and foster-brothers, and wished to pay “weregild,” or indemnity, for his death.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading When Nidud came to the banqueting hall, the men were seated on the benches round the fires, drinking their beloved beer, mead, and ale.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had heard of the vow of Ivar, and knew that sooner or later he would avenge the death of his father, for there was a saying, that there was a wolf’s mind in a son.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had heard of the vow of Ivar, and knew that sooner or later he would avenge the death of his father, for there was a saying, that there was a wolf’s mind in a son.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IVAR SPURNS STARKAD’S INDEMNITY STARKAD, who had given the mortal wound to Hjorvard, feared Ivar’s enmity, and that of his kinsmen and foster-brothers, and wished to pay “weregild,” or indemnity, for his death.
Hjorvard
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From this reading IVAR SPURNS STARKAD’S INDEMNITY STARKAD, who had given the mortal wound to Hjorvard, feared Ivar’s enmity, and that of his kinsmen and foster-brothers, and wished to pay “weregild,” or indemnity, for his death.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had heard of the vow of Ivar, and knew that sooner or later he would avenge the death of his father, for there was a saying, that there was a wolf’s mind in a son.
INDEMNITYnounUS /ˌɪnˈdemnəti/
protection against future loss
From this reading IVAR SPURNS STARKAD’S INDEMNITY STARKAD, who had given the mortal wound to Hjorvard, feared Ivar’s enmity, and that of his kinsmen and foster-brothers, and wished to pay “weregild,” or indemnity, for his death.
IVAR
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From this reading IVAR SPURNS STARKAD’S INDEMNITY STARKAD, who had given the mortal wound to Hjorvard, feared Ivar’s enmity, and that of his kinsmen and foster-brothers, and wished to pay “weregild,” or indemnity, for his death.
Ivar's
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From this reading IVAR SPURNS STARKAD’S INDEMNITY STARKAD, who had given the mortal wound to Hjorvard, feared Ivar’s enmity, and that of his kinsmen and foster-brothers, and wished to pay “weregild,” or indemnity, for his death.
kinsmen
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From this reading IVAR SPURNS STARKAD’S INDEMNITY STARKAD, who had given the mortal wound to Hjorvard, feared Ivar’s enmity, and that of his kinsmen and foster-brothers, and wished to pay “weregild,” or indemnity, for his death.
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 He had heard of the vow of Ivar, and knew that sooner or later he would avenge the death of his father, for there was a saying, that there was a wolf’s mind in a son.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He had heard of the vow of Ivar, and knew that sooner or later he would avenge the death of his father, for there was a saying, that there was a wolf’s mind in a son.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Accordingly, he sent a man called Nidud, a great warrior, to Dampstadir, to offer Ivar indemnity.
meadnounUS /miːd/
United States anthropologist noted for her claims about adolescence and sexual behavior in Polynesian cultures (1901-1978)
From this reading When Nidud came to the banqueting hall, the men were seated on the benches round the fires, drinking their beloved beer, mead, and ale.
the force of workers available
From this reading When Nidud came to the banqueting hall, the men were seated on the benches round the fires, drinking their beloved beer, mead, and ale.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He had heard of the vow of Ivar, and knew that sooner or later he would avenge the death of his father, for there was a saying, that there was a wolf’s mind in a son.
subject to death
From this reading IVAR SPURNS STARKAD’S INDEMNITY STARKAD, who had given the mortal wound to Hjorvard, feared Ivar’s enmity, and that of his kinsmen and foster-brothers, and wished to pay “weregild,” or indemnity, for his death.
information about recent and important events
From this reading On his arrival all became silent, for the warriors knew that great news was to be told.
Nidud
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From this reading Accordingly, he sent a man called Nidud, a great warrior, to Dampstadir, to offer Ivar indemnity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IVAR SPURNS STARKAD’S INDEMNITY STARKAD, who had given the mortal wound to Hjorvard, feared Ivar’s enmity, and that of his kinsmen and foster-brothers, and wished to pay “weregild,” or indemnity, for his death.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Accordingly, he sent a man called Nidud, a great warrior, to Dampstadir, to offer Ivar indemnity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Nidud came to the banqueting hall, the men were seated on the benches round the fires, drinking their beloved beer, mead, and ale.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading IVAR SPURNS STARKAD’S INDEMNITY STARKAD, who had given the mortal wound to Hjorvard, feared Ivar’s enmity, and that of his kinsmen and foster-brothers, and wished to pay “weregild,” or indemnity, for his death.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading IVAR SPURNS STARKAD’S INDEMNITY STARKAD, who had given the mortal wound to Hjorvard, feared Ivar’s enmity, and that of his kinsmen and foster-brothers, and wished to pay “weregild,” or indemnity, for his death.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading When Nidud came to the banqueting hall, the men were seated on the benches round the fires, drinking their beloved beer, mead, and ale.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He had heard of the vow of Ivar, and knew that sooner or later he would avenge the death of his father, for there was a saying, that there was a wolf’s mind in a son.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading When Nidud came to the banqueting hall, the men were seated on the benches round the fires, drinking their beloved beer, mead, and ale.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Accordingly, he sent a man called Nidud, a great warrior, to Dampstadir, to offer Ivar indemnity.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading On his arrival all became silent, for the warriors knew that great news was to be told.
a male human offspring
From this reading He had heard of the vow of Ivar, and knew that sooner or later he would avenge the death of his father, for there was a saying, that there was a wolf’s mind in a son.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading He had heard of the vow of Ivar, and knew that sooner or later he would avenge the death of his father, for there was a saying, that there was a wolf’s mind in a son.
SPURNSverbUS /spɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “spurn” — reject with contempt
From this reading IVAR SPURNS STARKAD’S INDEMNITY STARKAD, who had given the mortal wound to Hjorvard, feared Ivar’s enmity, and that of his kinsmen and foster-brothers, and wished to pay “weregild,” or indemnity, for his death.
STARKAD
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From this reading IVAR SPURNS STARKAD’S INDEMNITY STARKAD, who had given the mortal wound to Hjorvard, feared Ivar’s enmity, and that of his kinsmen and foster-brothers, and wished to pay “weregild,” or indemnity, for his death.
STARKAD'S
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From this reading IVAR SPURNS STARKAD’S INDEMNITY STARKAD, who had given the mortal wound to Hjorvard, feared Ivar’s enmity, and that of his kinsmen and foster-brothers, and wished to pay “weregild,” or indemnity, for his death.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IVAR SPURNS STARKAD’S INDEMNITY STARKAD, who had given the mortal wound to Hjorvard, feared Ivar’s enmity, and that of his kinsmen and foster-brothers, and wished to pay “weregild,” or indemnity, for his death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IVAR SPURNS STARKAD’S INDEMNITY STARKAD, who had given the mortal wound to Hjorvard, feared Ivar’s enmity, and that of his kinsmen and foster-brothers, and wished to pay “weregild,” or indemnity, for his death.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When Nidud came to the banqueting hall, the men were seated on the benches round the fires, drinking their beloved beer, mead, and ale.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had heard of the vow of Ivar, and knew that sooner or later he would avenge the death of his father, for there was a saying, that there was a wolf’s mind in a son.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IVAR SPURNS STARKAD’S INDEMNITY STARKAD, who had given the mortal wound to Hjorvard, feared Ivar’s enmity, and that of his kinsmen and foster-brothers, and wished to pay “weregild,” or indemnity, for his death.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading On his arrival all became silent, for the warriors knew that great news was to be told.
vowverbUS /vaʊ/
make a vow; promise
From this reading He had heard of the vow of Ivar, and knew that sooner or later he would avenge the death of his father, for there was a saying, that there was a wolf’s mind in a son.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Accordingly, he sent a man called Nidud, a great warrior, to Dampstadir, to offer Ivar indemnity.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading On his arrival all became silent, for the warriors knew that great news was to be told.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had heard of the vow of Ivar, and knew that sooner or later he would avenge the death of his father, for there was a saying, that there was a wolf’s mind in a son.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Nidud came to the banqueting hall, the men were seated on the benches round the fires, drinking their beloved beer, mead, and ale.
weregild
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From this reading IVAR SPURNS STARKAD’S INDEMNITY STARKAD, who had given the mortal wound to Hjorvard, feared Ivar’s enmity, and that of his kinsmen and foster-brothers, and wished to pay “weregild,” or indemnity, for his death.
at the time that
From this reading When Nidud came to the banqueting hall, the men were seated on the benches round the fires, drinking their beloved beer, mead, and ale.
which person or people
From this reading IVAR SPURNS STARKAD’S INDEMNITY STARKAD, who had given the mortal wound to Hjorvard, feared Ivar’s enmity, and that of his kinsmen and foster-brothers, and wished to pay “weregild,” or indemnity, for his death.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading IVAR SPURNS STARKAD’S INDEMNITY STARKAD, who had given the mortal wound to Hjorvard, feared Ivar’s enmity, and that of his kinsmen and foster-brothers, and wished to pay “weregild,” or indemnity, for his death.
wolf'snounUS /wʊlfs/
possessive form of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading He had heard of the vow of Ivar, and knew that sooner or later he would avenge the death of his father, for there was a saying, that there was a wolf’s mind in a son.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had heard of the vow of Ivar, and knew that sooner or later he would avenge the death of his father, for there was a saying, that there was a wolf’s mind in a son.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading IVAR SPURNS STARKAD’S INDEMNITY STARKAD, who had given the mortal wound to Hjorvard, feared Ivar’s enmity, and that of his kinsmen and foster-brothers, and wished to pay “weregild,” or indemnity, for his death.
