used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SESSION OF THE THING AFTER the departure of the messengers of the Hersir of Svithjod, as was usual at that time of the year, a great Thing, or assembly of the people, took place.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Accordingly the Thingmen journeyed to Dampstadir, either on horseback or in ships, each Hauld or Bondi taking with him a large retinue of followers, according to his wealth and rank.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly the Thingmen journeyed to Dampstadir, either on horseback or in ships, each Hauld or Bondi taking with him a large retinue of followers, according to his wealth and rank.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE SESSION OF THE THING AFTER the departure of the messengers of the Hersir of Svithjod, as was usual at that time of the year, a great Thing, or assembly of the people, took place.
(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 As the date drew near, Ivar sent the Thing arrow to all the Thingmen over the island, to call them to the Thing place to punish those who had violated the laws, and to settle other matters and controversies.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If any one attempted to disturb them on their way to or from the Thing, he was declared an outlaw.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the date drew near, Ivar sent the Thing arrow to all the Thingmen over the island, to call them to the Thing place to punish those who had violated the laws, and to settle other matters and controversies.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If any one attempted to disturb them on their way to or from the Thing, he was declared an outlaw.
arrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading As the date drew near, Ivar sent the Thing arrow to all the Thingmen over the island, to call them to the Thing place to punish those who had violated the laws, and to settle other matters and controversies.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SESSION OF THE THING AFTER the departure of the messengers of the Hersir of Svithjod, as was usual at that time of the year, a great Thing, or assembly of the people, took place.
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading THE SESSION OF THE THING AFTER the departure of the messengers of the Hersir of Svithjod, as was usual at that time of the year, a great Thing, or assembly of the people, took place.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SESSION OF THE THING AFTER the departure of the messengers of the Hersir of Svithjod, as was usual at that time of the year, a great Thing, or assembly of the people, took place.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading If any one attempted to disturb them on their way to or from the Thing, he was declared an outlaw.
Bondi
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From this reading Accordingly the Thingmen journeyed to Dampstadir, either on horseback or in ships, each Hauld or Bondi taking with him a large retinue of followers, according to his wealth and rank.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As the date drew near, Ivar sent the Thing arrow to all the Thingmen over the island, to call them to the Thing place to punish those who had violated the laws, and to settle other matters and controversies.
controversiesnounUS /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsiz/
plural of “controversy” — a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading As the date drew near, Ivar sent the Thing arrow to all the Thingmen over the island, to call them to the Thing place to punish those who had violated the laws, and to settle other matters and controversies.
Dampstadir
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From this reading Accordingly the Thingmen journeyed to Dampstadir, either on horseback or in ships, each Hauld or Bondi taking with him a large retinue of followers, according to his wealth and rank.
the specified day of the month
From this reading As the date drew near, Ivar sent the Thing arrow to all the Thingmen over the island, to call them to the Thing place to punish those who had violated the laws, and to settle other matters and controversies.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading If any one attempted to disturb them on their way to or from the Thing, he was declared an outlaw.
the act of departing
From this reading THE SESSION OF THE THING AFTER the departure of the messengers of the Hersir of Svithjod, as was usual at that time of the year, a great Thing, or assembly of the people, took place.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading If any one attempted to disturb them on their way to or from the Thing, he was declared an outlaw.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As the date drew near, Ivar sent the Thing arrow to all the Thingmen over the island, to call them to the Thing place to punish those who had violated the laws, and to settle other matters and controversies.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Accordingly the Thingmen journeyed to Dampstadir, either on horseback or in ships, each Hauld or Bondi taking with him a large retinue of followers, according to his wealth and rank.
one or the other of two
From this reading Accordingly the Thingmen journeyed to Dampstadir, either on horseback or in ships, each Hauld or Bondi taking with him a large retinue of followers, according to his wealth and rank.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The person of every Thingman was holy.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading Accordingly the Thingmen journeyed to Dampstadir, either on horseback or in ships, each Hauld or Bondi taking with him a large retinue of followers, according to his wealth and rank.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If any one attempted to disturb them on their way to or from the Thing, he was declared an outlaw.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE SESSION OF THE THING AFTER the departure of the messengers of the Hersir of Svithjod, as was usual at that time of the year, a great Thing, or assembly of the people, took place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the date drew near, Ivar sent the Thing arrow to all the Thingmen over the island, to call them to the Thing place to punish those who had violated the laws, and to settle other matters and controversies.
Hauld
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From this reading Accordingly the Thingmen journeyed to Dampstadir, either on horseback or in ships, each Hauld or Bondi taking with him a large retinue of followers, according to his wealth and rank.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If any one attempted to disturb them on their way to or from the Thing, he was declared an outlaw.
Hersir
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From this reading THE SESSION OF THE THING AFTER the departure of the messengers of the Hersir of Svithjod, as was usual at that time of the year, a great Thing, or assembly of the people, took place.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Accordingly the Thingmen journeyed to Dampstadir, either on horseback or in ships, each Hauld or Bondi taking with him a large retinue of followers, according to his wealth and rank.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Accordingly the Thingmen journeyed to Dampstadir, either on horseback or in ships, each Hauld or Bondi taking with him a large retinue of followers, according to his wealth and rank.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading The person of every Thingman was holy.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading Accordingly the Thingmen journeyed to Dampstadir, either on horseback or in ships, each Hauld or Bondi taking with him a large retinue of followers, according to his wealth and rank.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If any one attempted to disturb them on their way to or from the Thing, he was declared an outlaw.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Accordingly the Thingmen journeyed to Dampstadir, either on horseback or in ships, each Hauld or Bondi taking with him a large retinue of followers, according to his wealth and rank.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading As the date drew near, Ivar sent the Thing arrow to all the Thingmen over the island, to call them to the Thing place to punish those who had violated the laws, and to settle other matters and controversies.
Ivar
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From this reading As the date drew near, Ivar sent the Thing arrow to all the Thingmen over the island, to call them to the Thing place to punish those who had violated the laws, and to settle other matters and controversies.
journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Accordingly the Thingmen journeyed to Dampstadir, either on horseback or in ships, each Hauld or Bondi taking with him a large retinue of followers, according to his wealth and rank.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Accordingly the Thingmen journeyed to Dampstadir, either on horseback or in ships, each Hauld or Bondi taking with him a large retinue of followers, according to his wealth and rank.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading As the date drew near, Ivar sent the Thing arrow to all the Thingmen over the island, to call them to the Thing place to punish those who had violated the laws, and to settle other matters and controversies.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As the date drew near, Ivar sent the Thing arrow to all the Thingmen over the island, to call them to the Thing place to punish those who had violated the laws, and to settle other matters and controversies.
messengersnounUS /ˈmesəndʒərz/
plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message
From this reading THE SESSION OF THE THING AFTER the departure of the messengers of the Hersir of Svithjod, as was usual at that time of the year, a great Thing, or assembly of the people, took place.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As the date drew near, Ivar sent the Thing arrow to all the Thingmen over the island, to call them to the Thing place to punish those who had violated the laws, and to settle other matters and controversies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SESSION OF THE THING AFTER the departure of the messengers of the Hersir of Svithjod, as was usual at that time of the year, a great Thing, or assembly of the people, took place.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Accordingly the Thingmen journeyed to Dampstadir, either on horseback or in ships, each Hauld or Bondi taking with him a large retinue of followers, according to his wealth and rank.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If any one attempted to disturb them on their way to or from the Thing, he was declared an outlaw.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE SESSION OF THE THING AFTER the departure of the messengers of the Hersir of Svithjod, as was usual at that time of the year, a great Thing, or assembly of the people, took place.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As the date drew near, Ivar sent the Thing arrow to all the Thingmen over the island, to call them to the Thing place to punish those who had violated the laws, and to settle other matters and controversies.
outlawnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔː/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading If any one attempted to disturb them on their way to or from the Thing, he was declared an outlaw.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As the date drew near, Ivar sent the Thing arrow to all the Thingmen over the island, to call them to the Thing place to punish those who had violated the laws, and to settle other matters and controversies.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE SESSION OF THE THING AFTER the departure of the messengers of the Hersir of Svithjod, as was usual at that time of the year, a great Thing, or assembly of the people, took place.
a human being
From this reading The person of every Thingman was holy.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE SESSION OF THE THING AFTER the departure of the messengers of the Hersir of Svithjod, as was usual at that time of the year, a great Thing, or assembly of the people, took place.
punishverbUS /ˈpʌnɪʃ/
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
From this reading As the date drew near, Ivar sent the Thing arrow to all the Thingmen over the island, to call them to the Thing place to punish those who had violated the laws, and to settle other matters and controversies.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Accordingly the Thingmen journeyed to Dampstadir, either on horseback or in ships, each Hauld or Bondi taking with him a large retinue of followers, according to his wealth and rank.
retinuenounUS /ˈretənuː/
the group following and attending to some important person
From this reading Accordingly the Thingmen journeyed to Dampstadir, either on horseback or in ships, each Hauld or Bondi taking with him a large retinue of followers, according to his wealth and rank.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading As the date drew near, Ivar sent the Thing arrow to all the Thingmen over the island, to call them to the Thing place to punish those who had violated the laws, and to settle other matters and controversies.
SESSIONnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading THE SESSION OF THE THING AFTER the departure of the messengers of the Hersir of Svithjod, as was usual at that time of the year, a great Thing, or assembly of the people, took place.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading As the date drew near, Ivar sent the Thing arrow to all the Thingmen over the island, to call them to the Thing place to punish those who had violated the laws, and to settle other matters and controversies.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Accordingly the Thingmen journeyed to Dampstadir, either on horseback or in ships, each Hauld or Bondi taking with him a large retinue of followers, according to his wealth and rank.
Svithjod
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From this reading THE SESSION OF THE THING AFTER the departure of the messengers of the Hersir of Svithjod, as was usual at that time of the year, a great Thing, or assembly of the people, took place.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Accordingly the Thingmen journeyed to Dampstadir, either on horseback or in ships, each Hauld or Bondi taking with him a large retinue of followers, according to his wealth and rank.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SESSION OF THE THING AFTER the departure of the messengers of the Hersir of Svithjod, as was usual at that time of the year, a great Thing, or assembly of the people, took place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SESSION OF THE THING AFTER the departure of the messengers of the Hersir of Svithjod, as was usual at that time of the year, a great Thing, or assembly of the people, took place.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If any one attempted to disturb them on their way to or from the Thing, he was declared an outlaw.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As the date drew near, Ivar sent the Thing arrow to all the Thingmen over the island, to call them to the Thing place to punish those who had violated the laws, and to settle other matters and controversies.
a special situation
From this reading THE SESSION OF THE THING AFTER the departure of the messengers of the Hersir of Svithjod, as was usual at that time of the year, a great Thing, or assembly of the people, took place.
Thingman
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From this reading The person of every Thingman was holy.
Thingmen
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From this reading As the date drew near, Ivar sent the Thing arrow to all the Thingmen over the island, to call them to the Thing place to punish those who had violated the laws, and to settle other matters and controversies.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading As the date drew near, Ivar sent the Thing arrow to all the Thingmen over the island, to call them to the Thing place to punish those who had violated the laws, and to settle other matters and controversies.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE SESSION OF THE THING AFTER the departure of the messengers of the Hersir of Svithjod, as was usual at that time of the year, a great Thing, or assembly of the people, took place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the date drew near, Ivar sent the Thing arrow to all the Thingmen over the island, to call them to the Thing place to punish those who had violated the laws, and to settle other matters and controversies.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE SESSION OF THE THING AFTER the departure of the messengers of the Hersir of Svithjod, as was usual at that time of the year, a great Thing, or assembly of the people, took place.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading THE SESSION OF THE THING AFTER the departure of the messengers of the Hersir of Svithjod, as was usual at that time of the year, a great Thing, or assembly of the people, took place.
violatedadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪəleɪtɪd/
treated irreverently or sacrilegiously
From this reading As the date drew near, Ivar sent the Thing arrow to all the Thingmen over the island, to call them to the Thing place to punish those who had violated the laws, and to settle other matters and controversies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SESSION OF THE THING AFTER the departure of the messengers of the Hersir of Svithjod, as was usual at that time of the year, a great Thing, or assembly of the people, took place.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If any one attempted to disturb them on their way to or from the Thing, he was declared an outlaw.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Accordingly the Thingmen journeyed to Dampstadir, either on horseback or in ships, each Hauld or Bondi taking with him a large retinue of followers, according to his wealth and rank.
which person or people
From this reading As the date drew near, Ivar sent the Thing arrow to all the Thingmen over the island, to call them to the Thing place to punish those who had violated the laws, and to settle other matters and controversies.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Accordingly the Thingmen journeyed to Dampstadir, either on horseback or in ships, each Hauld or Bondi taking with him a large retinue of followers, according to his wealth and rank.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading THE SESSION OF THE THING AFTER the departure of the messengers of the Hersir of Svithjod, as was usual at that time of the year, a great Thing, or assembly of the people, took place.
