used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The competitors divided themselves by lot into two parties, each of which was drawn up in a row, headed by its leader.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading These were to pair off their men to wrestle in the arena, between the two rows, one after the other.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The Sviars and the Gotlanders were pitted against each other; the former had kept the championship for several years, and Ivar and other Gotlanders intended to wrest it from them if they could.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GREAT FEATS OF IVAR AND HJALMAR THE contests began with wrestling, which was one of the most popular of the games.
arenanounUS /ərˈiːnə/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading These were to pair off their men to wrestle in the arena, between the two rows, one after the other.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The simplest form of this sport was for the wrestlers to take hold of each other’s arms or waists, as best they could, and by the strength of their arms endeavor to throw each other off their feet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The simplest form of this sport was for the wrestlers to take hold of each other’s arms or waists, as best they could, and by the strength of their arms endeavor to throw each other off their feet.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading GREAT FEATS OF IVAR AND HJALMAR THE contests began with wrestling, which was one of the most popular of the games.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The simplest form of this sport was for the wrestlers to take hold of each other’s arms or waists, as best they could, and by the strength of their arms endeavor to throw each other off their feet.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading These were to pair off their men to wrestle in the arena, between the two rows, one after the other.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The simplest form of this sport was for the wrestlers to take hold of each other’s arms or waists, as best they could, and by the strength of their arms endeavor to throw each other off their feet.
championshipnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/
the status of being a champion
From this reading The Sviars and the Gotlanders were pitted against each other; the former had kept the championship for several years, and Ivar and other Gotlanders intended to wrest it from them if they could.
competitorsnounUS /kəmˈpetətərz/
plural of “competitor” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading The competitors divided themselves by lot into two parties, each of which was drawn up in a row, headed by its leader.
contestsnounUS /ˈkɑːntests/
plural of “contest” — an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading GREAT FEATS OF IVAR AND HJALMAR THE contests began with wrestling, which was one of the most popular of the games.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The simplest form of this sport was for the wrestlers to take hold of each other’s arms or waists, as best they could, and by the strength of their arms endeavor to throw each other off their feet.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading The competitors divided themselves by lot into two parties, each of which was drawn up in a row, headed by its leader.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The competitors divided themselves by lot into two parties, each of which was drawn up in a row, headed by its leader.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The simplest form of this sport was for the wrestlers to take hold of each other’s arms or waists, as best they could, and by the strength of their arms endeavor to throw each other off their feet.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading The simplest form of this sport was for the wrestlers to take hold of each other’s arms or waists, as best they could, and by the strength of their arms endeavor to throw each other off their feet.
FEATSnounUS /fiːts/
plural of “feat” — a notable achievement
From this reading GREAT FEATS OF IVAR AND HJALMAR THE contests began with wrestling, which was one of the most popular of the games.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The simplest form of this sport was for the wrestlers to take hold of each other’s arms or waists, as best they could, and by the strength of their arms endeavor to throw each other off their feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The simplest form of this sport was for the wrestlers to take hold of each other’s arms or waists, as best they could, and by the strength of their arms endeavor to throw each other off their feet.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The simplest form of this sport was for the wrestlers to take hold of each other’s arms or waists, as best they could, and by the strength of their arms endeavor to throw each other off their feet.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The Sviars and the Gotlanders were pitted against each other; the former had kept the championship for several years, and Ivar and other Gotlanders intended to wrest it from them if they could.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Sviars and the Gotlanders were pitted against each other; the former had kept the championship for several years, and Ivar and other Gotlanders intended to wrest it from them if they could.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading GREAT FEATS OF IVAR AND HJALMAR THE contests began with wrestling, which was one of the most popular of the games.
Gotlanders
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From this reading The Sviars and the Gotlanders were pitted against each other; the former had kept the championship for several years, and Ivar and other Gotlanders intended to wrest it from them if they could.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading GREAT FEATS OF IVAR AND HJALMAR THE contests began with wrestling, which was one of the most popular of the games.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Sviars and the Gotlanders were pitted against each other; the former had kept the championship for several years, and Ivar and other Gotlanders intended to wrest it from them if they could.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading The competitors divided themselves by lot into two parties, each of which was drawn up in a row, headed by its leader.
HJALMAR
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From this reading GREAT FEATS OF IVAR AND HJALMAR THE contests began with wrestling, which was one of the most popular of the games.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The simplest form of this sport was for the wrestlers to take hold of each other’s arms or waists, as best they could, and by the strength of their arms endeavor to throw each other off their feet.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The Sviars and the Gotlanders were pitted against each other; the former had kept the championship for several years, and Ivar and other Gotlanders intended to wrest it from them if they could.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The competitors divided themselves by lot into two parties, each of which was drawn up in a row, headed by its leader.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The Sviars and the Gotlanders were pitted against each other; the former had kept the championship for several years, and Ivar and other Gotlanders intended to wrest it from them if they could.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The competitors divided themselves by lot into two parties, each of which was drawn up in a row, headed by its leader.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Sviars and the Gotlanders were pitted against each other; the former had kept the championship for several years, and Ivar and other Gotlanders intended to wrest it from them if they could.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The competitors divided themselves by lot into two parties, each of which was drawn up in a row, headed by its leader.
IVAR
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From this reading GREAT FEATS OF IVAR AND HJALMAR THE contests began with wrestling, which was one of the most popular of the games.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The Sviars and the Gotlanders were pitted against each other; the former had kept the championship for several years, and Ivar and other Gotlanders intended to wrest it from them if they could.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading The competitors divided themselves by lot into two parties, each of which was drawn up in a row, headed by its leader.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading The competitors divided themselves by lot into two parties, each of which was drawn up in a row, headed by its leader.
the force of workers available
From this reading These were to pair off their men to wrestle in the arena, between the two rows, one after the other.
used to form the superlative
From this reading GREAT FEATS OF IVAR AND HJALMAR THE contests began with wrestling, which was one of the most popular of the games.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GREAT FEATS OF IVAR AND HJALMAR THE contests began with wrestling, which was one of the most popular of the games.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The simplest form of this sport was for the wrestlers to take hold of each other’s arms or waists, as best they could, and by the strength of their arms endeavor to throw each other off their feet.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading GREAT FEATS OF IVAR AND HJALMAR THE contests began with wrestling, which was one of the most popular of the games.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The simplest form of this sport was for the wrestlers to take hold of each other’s arms or waists, as best they could, and by the strength of their arms endeavor to throw each other off their feet.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The simplest form of this sport was for the wrestlers to take hold of each other’s arms or waists, as best they could, and by the strength of their arms endeavor to throw each other off their feet.
other's
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From this reading The simplest form of this sport was for the wrestlers to take hold of each other’s arms or waists, as best they could, and by the strength of their arms endeavor to throw each other off their feet.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading These were to pair off their men to wrestle in the arena, between the two rows, one after the other.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading The competitors divided themselves by lot into two parties, each of which was drawn up in a row, headed by its leader.
pittedadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtɪd/
pitted with cell-like cavities (as a honeycomb)
From this reading The Sviars and the Gotlanders were pitted against each other; the former had kept the championship for several years, and Ivar and other Gotlanders intended to wrest it from them if they could.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading GREAT FEATS OF IVAR AND HJALMAR THE contests began with wrestling, which was one of the most popular of the games.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading The competitors divided themselves by lot into two parties, each of which was drawn up in a row, headed by its leader.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading These were to pair off their men to wrestle in the arena, between the two rows, one after the other.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The Sviars and the Gotlanders were pitted against each other; the former had kept the championship for several years, and Ivar and other Gotlanders intended to wrest it from them if they could.
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The simplest form of this sport was for the wrestlers to take hold of each other’s arms or waists, as best they could, and by the strength of their arms endeavor to throw each other off their feet.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading The simplest form of this sport was for the wrestlers to take hold of each other’s arms or waists, as best they could, and by the strength of their arms endeavor to throw each other off their feet.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The simplest form of this sport was for the wrestlers to take hold of each other’s arms or waists, as best they could, and by the strength of their arms endeavor to throw each other off their feet.
Sviars
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From this reading The Sviars and the Gotlanders were pitted against each other; the former had kept the championship for several years, and Ivar and other Gotlanders intended to wrest it from them if they could.
carry out
From this reading The simplest form of this sport was for the wrestlers to take hold of each other’s arms or waists, as best they could, and by the strength of their arms endeavor to throw each other off their feet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GREAT FEATS OF IVAR AND HJALMAR THE contests began with wrestling, which was one of the most popular of the games.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The simplest form of this sport was for the wrestlers to take hold of each other’s arms or waists, as best they could, and by the strength of their arms endeavor to throw each other off their feet.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Sviars and the Gotlanders were pitted against each other; the former had kept the championship for several years, and Ivar and other Gotlanders intended to wrest it from them if they could.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The competitors divided themselves by lot into two parties, each of which was drawn up in a row, headed by its leader.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were to pair off their men to wrestle in the arena, between the two rows, one after the other.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The simplest form of this sport was for the wrestlers to take hold of each other’s arms or waists, as best they could, and by the strength of their arms endeavor to throw each other off their feet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The simplest form of this sport was for the wrestlers to take hold of each other’s arms or waists, as best they could, and by the strength of their arms endeavor to throw each other off their feet.
propel through the air
From this reading The simplest form of this sport was for the wrestlers to take hold of each other’s arms or waists, as best they could, and by the strength of their arms endeavor to throw each other off their feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The simplest form of this sport was for the wrestlers to take hold of each other’s arms or waists, as best they could, and by the strength of their arms endeavor to throw each other off their feet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The competitors divided themselves by lot into two parties, each of which was drawn up in a row, headed by its leader.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The competitors divided themselves by lot into two parties, each of which was drawn up in a row, headed by its leader.
waistsnounUS /weɪsts/
plural of “waist” — the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading The simplest form of this sport was for the wrestlers to take hold of each other’s arms or waists, as best they could, and by the strength of their arms endeavor to throw each other off their feet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GREAT FEATS OF IVAR AND HJALMAR THE contests began with wrestling, which was one of the most popular of the games.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Sviars and the Gotlanders were pitted against each other; the former had kept the championship for several years, and Ivar and other Gotlanders intended to wrest it from them if they could.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading GREAT FEATS OF IVAR AND HJALMAR THE contests began with wrestling, which was one of the most popular of the games.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GREAT FEATS OF IVAR AND HJALMAR THE contests began with wrestling, which was one of the most popular of the games.
wrestverbUS /rest/
obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically
From this reading The Sviars and the Gotlanders were pitted against each other; the former had kept the championship for several years, and Ivar and other Gotlanders intended to wrest it from them if they could.
wrestleverbUS /ˈresəl/
combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force
From this reading These were to pair off their men to wrestle in the arena, between the two rows, one after the other.
wrestlersnounUS /ˈreslərz/
plural of “wrestler” — combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground
From this reading The simplest form of this sport was for the wrestlers to take hold of each other’s arms or waists, as best they could, and by the strength of their arms endeavor to throw each other off their feet.
wrestlingnounUS /ˈreslɪŋ/
the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
From this reading GREAT FEATS OF IVAR AND HJALMAR THE contests began with wrestling, which was one of the most popular of the games.
a late time of life
From this reading The Sviars and the Gotlanders were pitted against each other; the former had kept the championship for several years, and Ivar and other Gotlanders intended to wrest it from them if they could.
