Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading THE FOSTER-BROTHERS FALL IN LOVE THE meeting of so many people at the games played havoc with the hearts of many a maiden and many a warrior who had come to Upsalir.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading Vikings who lived far away, or in distant lands, had promised to come with their ships and visit the fair ones who had inspired them with admiration and love.

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

From this reading THE FOSTER-BROTHERS FALL IN LOVE THE meeting of so many people at the games played havoc with the hearts of many a maiden and many a warrior who had come to Upsalir.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading These brave warriors and doughty champions deluded themselves, as men often do on such occasions, with the idea that the people would not understand that their object in coming was to see the daughters, instead of their fathers, mothers, or kinsmen.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE FOSTER-BROTHERS FALL IN LOVE THE meeting of so many people at the games played havoc with the hearts of many a maiden and many a warrior who had come to Upsalir.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Vikings who lived far away, or in distant lands, had promised to come with their ships and visit the fair ones who had inspired them with admiration and love.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Of course, they were coming to see their fathers and mothers, or their kinsmen, with whom they had become friends.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Tales of love had been whispered in the ears of many trusting and confiding Viking daughters, and many had sworn to love each other until death.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading These brave warriors and doughty champions deluded themselves, as men often do on such occasions, with the idea that the people would not understand that their object in coming was to see the daughters, instead of their fathers, mothers, or kinsmen.

plural of “champion” — someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading These brave warriors and doughty champions deluded themselves, as men often do on such occasions, with the idea that the people would not understand that their object in coming was to see the daughters, instead of their fathers, mothers, or kinsmen.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE FOSTER-BROTHERS FALL IN LOVE THE meeting of so many people at the games played havoc with the hearts of many a maiden and many a warrior who had come to Upsalir.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Of course, they were coming to see their fathers and mothers, or their kinsmen, with whom they had become friends.

willing to entrust personal matters

From this reading Tales of love had been whispered in the ears of many trusting and confiding Viking daughters, and many had sworn to love each other until death.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course, they were coming to see their fathers and mothers, or their kinsmen, with whom they had become friends.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading Tales of love had been whispered in the ears of many trusting and confiding Viking daughters, and many had sworn to love each other until death.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Tales of love had been whispered in the ears of many trusting and confiding Viking daughters, and many had sworn to love each other until death.

past form of “delude” — be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading These brave warriors and doughty champions deluded themselves, as men often do on such occasions, with the idea that the people would not understand that their object in coming was to see the daughters, instead of their fathers, mothers, or kinsmen.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Vikings who lived far away, or in distant lands, had promised to come with their ships and visit the fair ones who had inspired them with admiration and love.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading These brave warriors and doughty champions deluded themselves, as men often do on such occasions, with the idea that the people would not understand that their object in coming was to see the daughters, instead of their fathers, mothers, or kinsmen.

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

From this reading These brave warriors and doughty champions deluded themselves, as men often do on such occasions, with the idea that the people would not understand that their object in coming was to see the daughters, instead of their fathers, mothers, or kinsmen.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Tales of love had been whispered in the ears of many trusting and confiding Viking daughters, and many had sworn to love each other until death.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Tales of love had been whispered in the ears of many trusting and confiding Viking daughters, and many had sworn to love each other until death.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Vikings who lived far away, or in distant lands, had promised to come with their ships and visit the fair ones who had inspired them with admiration and love.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading THE FOSTER-BROTHERS FALL IN LOVE THE meeting of so many people at the games played havoc with the hearts of many a maiden and many a warrior who had come to Upsalir.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Vikings who lived far away, or in distant lands, had promised to come with their ships and visit the fair ones who had inspired them with admiration and love.

plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Of course, they were coming to see their fathers and mothers, or their kinsmen, with whom they had become friends.

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

From this reading THE FOSTER-BROTHERS FALL IN LOVE THE meeting of so many people at the games played havoc with the hearts of many a maiden and many a warrior who had come to Upsalir.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Of course, they were coming to see their fathers and mothers, or their kinsmen, with whom they had become friends.

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading THE FOSTER-BROTHERS FALL IN LOVE THE meeting of so many people at the games played havoc with the hearts of many a maiden and many a warrior who had come to Upsalir.

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

From this reading THE FOSTER-BROTHERS FALL IN LOVE THE meeting of so many people at the games played havoc with the hearts of many a maiden and many a warrior who had come to Upsalir.

violent and needless disturbance

From this reading THE FOSTER-BROTHERS FALL IN LOVE THE meeting of so many people at the games played havoc with the hearts of many a maiden and many a warrior who had come to Upsalir.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading THE FOSTER-BROTHERS FALL IN LOVE THE meeting of so many people at the games played havoc with the hearts of many a maiden and many a warrior who had come to Upsalir.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading These brave warriors and doughty champions deluded themselves, as men often do on such occasions, with the idea that the people would not understand that their object in coming was to see the daughters, instead of their fathers, mothers, or kinsmen.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE FOSTER-BROTHERS FALL IN LOVE THE meeting of so many people at the games played havoc with the hearts of many a maiden and many a warrior who had come to Upsalir.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading Vikings who lived far away, or in distant lands, had promised to come with their ships and visit the fair ones who had inspired them with admiration and love.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading These brave warriors and doughty champions deluded themselves, as men often do on such occasions, with the idea that the people would not understand that their object in coming was to see the daughters, instead of their fathers, mothers, or kinsmen.

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

From this reading Of course, they were coming to see their fathers and mothers, or their kinsmen, with whom they had become friends.

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

From this reading Vikings who lived far away, or in distant lands, had promised to come with their ships and visit the fair ones who had inspired them with admiration and love.

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

From this reading Vikings who lived far away, or in distant lands, had promised to come with their ships and visit the fair ones who had inspired them with admiration and love.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading THE FOSTER-BROTHERS FALL IN LOVE THE meeting of so many people at the games played havoc with the hearts of many a maiden and many a warrior who had come to Upsalir.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading THE FOSTER-BROTHERS FALL IN LOVE THE meeting of so many people at the games played havoc with the hearts of many a maiden and many a warrior who had come to Upsalir.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading THE FOSTER-BROTHERS FALL IN LOVE THE meeting of so many people at the games played havoc with the hearts of many a maiden and many a warrior who had come to Upsalir.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading THE FOSTER-BROTHERS FALL IN LOVE THE meeting of so many people at the games played havoc with the hearts of many a maiden and many a warrior who had come to Upsalir.

the force of workers available

From this reading These brave warriors and doughty champions deluded themselves, as men often do on such occasions, with the idea that the people would not understand that their object in coming was to see the daughters, instead of their fathers, mothers, or kinsmen.

plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Of course, they were coming to see their fathers and mothers, or their kinsmen, with whom they had become friends.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading These brave warriors and doughty champions deluded themselves, as men often do on such occasions, with the idea that the people would not understand that their object in coming was to see the daughters, instead of their fathers, mothers, or kinsmen.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading These brave warriors and doughty champions deluded themselves, as men often do on such occasions, with the idea that the people would not understand that their object in coming was to see the daughters, instead of their fathers, mothers, or kinsmen.

something you have to do

From this reading These brave warriors and doughty champions deluded themselves, as men often do on such occasions, with the idea that the people would not understand that their object in coming was to see the daughters, instead of their fathers, mothers, or kinsmen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FOSTER-BROTHERS FALL IN LOVE THE meeting of so many people at the games played havoc with the hearts of many a maiden and many a warrior who had come to Upsalir.

many times at short intervals

From this reading These brave warriors and doughty champions deluded themselves, as men often do on such occasions, with the idea that the people would not understand that their object in coming was to see the daughters, instead of their fathers, mothers, or kinsmen.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading These brave warriors and doughty champions deluded themselves, as men often do on such occasions, with the idea that the people would not understand that their object in coming was to see the daughters, instead of their fathers, mothers, or kinsmen.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Vikings who lived far away, or in distant lands, had promised to come with their ships and visit the fair ones who had inspired them with admiration and love.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Vikings who lived far away, or in distant lands, had promised to come with their ships and visit the fair ones who had inspired them with admiration and love.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Tales of love had been whispered in the ears of many trusting and confiding Viking daughters, and many had sworn to love each other until death.

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

From this reading THE FOSTER-BROTHERS FALL IN LOVE THE meeting of so many people at the games played havoc with the hearts of many a maiden and many a warrior who had come to Upsalir.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading THE FOSTER-BROTHERS FALL IN LOVE THE meeting of so many people at the games played havoc with the hearts of many a maiden and many a warrior who had come to Upsalir.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Vikings who lived far away, or in distant lands, had promised to come with their ships and visit the fair ones who had inspired them with admiration and love.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Of course, they were coming to see their fathers and mothers, or their kinsmen, with whom they had become friends.

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

From this reading Vikings who lived far away, or in distant lands, had promised to come with their ships and visit the fair ones who had inspired them with admiration and love.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE FOSTER-BROTHERS FALL IN LOVE THE meeting of so many people at the games played havoc with the hearts of many a maiden and many a warrior who had come to Upsalir.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading These brave warriors and doughty champions deluded themselves, as men often do on such occasions, with the idea that the people would not understand that their object in coming was to see the daughters, instead of their fathers, mothers, or kinsmen.

bound by or as if by an oath

From this reading Tales of love had been whispered in the ears of many trusting and confiding Viking daughters, and many had sworn to love each other until death.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Tales of love had been whispered in the ears of many trusting and confiding Viking daughters, and many had sworn to love each other until death.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading These brave warriors and doughty champions deluded themselves, as men often do on such occasions, with the idea that the people would not understand that their object in coming was to see the daughters, instead of their fathers, mothers, or kinsmen.

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

From this reading THE FOSTER-BROTHERS FALL IN LOVE THE meeting of so many people at the games played havoc with the hearts of many a maiden and many a warrior who had come to Upsalir.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Vikings who lived far away, or in distant lands, had promised to come with their ships and visit the fair ones who had inspired them with admiration and love.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Vikings who lived far away, or in distant lands, had promised to come with their ships and visit the fair ones who had inspired them with admiration and love.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading These brave warriors and doughty champions deluded themselves, as men often do on such occasions, with the idea that the people would not understand that their object in coming was to see the daughters, instead of their fathers, mothers, or kinsmen.

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

From this reading These brave warriors and doughty champions deluded themselves, as men often do on such occasions, with the idea that the people would not understand that their object in coming was to see the daughters, instead of their fathers, mothers, or kinsmen.

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

From this reading Of course, they were coming to see their fathers and mothers, or their kinsmen, with whom they had become friends.

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

From this reading THE FOSTER-BROTHERS FALL IN LOVE THE meeting of so many people at the games played havoc with the hearts of many a maiden and many a warrior who had come to Upsalir.

inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust

From this reading Tales of love had been whispered in the ears of many trusting and confiding Viking daughters, and many had sworn to love each other until death.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading These brave warriors and doughty champions deluded themselves, as men often do on such occasions, with the idea that the people would not understand that their object in coming was to see the daughters, instead of their fathers, mothers, or kinsmen.

up to a particular time

From this reading Tales of love had been whispered in the ears of many trusting and confiding Viking daughters, and many had sworn to love each other until death.

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

From this reading THE FOSTER-BROTHERS FALL IN LOVE THE meeting of so many people at the games played havoc with the hearts of many a maiden and many a warrior who had come to Upsalir.

any of the Scandinavian people who raided the coasts of Europe from the 8th to the 11th centuries

From this reading Tales of love had been whispered in the ears of many trusting and confiding Viking daughters, and many had sworn to love each other until death.

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

From this reading Vikings who lived far away, or in distant lands, had promised to come with their ships and visit the fair ones who had inspired them with admiration and love.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Vikings who lived far away, or in distant lands, had promised to come with their ships and visit the fair ones who had inspired them with admiration and love.

someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading THE FOSTER-BROTHERS FALL IN LOVE THE meeting of so many people at the games played havoc with the hearts of many a maiden and many a warrior who had come to Upsalir.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading These brave warriors and doughty champions deluded themselves, as men often do on such occasions, with the idea that the people would not understand that their object in coming was to see the daughters, instead of their fathers, mothers, or kinsmen.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading These brave warriors and doughty champions deluded themselves, as men often do on such occasions, with the idea that the people would not understand that their object in coming was to see the daughters, instead of their fathers, mothers, or kinsmen.

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

From this reading Of course, they were coming to see their fathers and mothers, or their kinsmen, with whom they had become friends.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading Tales of love had been whispered in the ears of many trusting and confiding Viking daughters, and many had sworn to love each other until death.

which person or people

From this reading THE FOSTER-BROTHERS FALL IN LOVE THE meeting of so many people at the games played havoc with the hearts of many a maiden and many a warrior who had come to Upsalir.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Of course, they were coming to see their fathers and mothers, or their kinsmen, with whom they had become friends.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE FOSTER-BROTHERS FALL IN LOVE THE meeting of so many people at the games played havoc with the hearts of many a maiden and many a warrior who had come to Upsalir.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading These brave warriors and doughty champions deluded themselves, as men often do on such occasions, with the idea that the people would not understand that their object in coming was to see the daughters, instead of their fathers, mothers, or kinsmen.