Chapter XXX

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

From this reading IVAR’S DUEL WITH KETIL TWO days after the termination of the games, a great feast was given by Yngvi to all his kinsmen, and all the high-born men and women who had come to Upsalir to witness the contests.

later than; following

From this reading IVAR’S DUEL WITH KETIL TWO days after the termination of the games, a great feast was given by Yngvi to all his kinsmen, and all the high-born men and women who had come to Upsalir to witness the contests.

(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 IVAR’S DUEL WITH KETIL TWO days after the termination of the games, a great feast was given by Yngvi to all his kinsmen, and all the high-born men and women who had come to Upsalir to witness the contests.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The three large festive halls were filled with guests, and many lots were drawn among warriors for seats, there were so many men of equal rank and dignity.

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

From this reading IVAR’S DUEL WITH KETIL TWO days after the termination of the games, a great feast was given by Yngvi to all his kinsmen, and all the high-born men and women who had come to Upsalir to witness the contests.

a formal public statement

From this reading At this feast the announcement of the betrothal of Ivar and Randalin, and of Hjalmar and Astrid, was made by Yngvi, their father; and that of Solveig to Sigmund, by Björn, her father.

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From this reading At this feast the announcement of the betrothal of Ivar and Randalin, and of Hjalmar and Astrid, was made by Yngvi, their father; and that of Solveig to Sigmund, by Björn, her father.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At this feast the announcement of the betrothal of Ivar and Randalin, and of Hjalmar and Astrid, was made by Yngvi, their father; and that of Solveig to Sigmund, by Björn, her father.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading * * * * * When Bui heard that Astrid had been betrothed to Hjalmar, he remembered the vow he had made the preceding Yule.

a mutual promise to marry

From this reading At this feast the announcement of the betrothal of Ivar and Randalin, and of Hjalmar and Astrid, was made by Yngvi, their father; and that of Solveig to Sigmund, by Björn, her father.

pledged to be married

From this reading * * * * * When Bui heard that Astrid had been betrothed to Hjalmar, he remembered the vow he had made the preceding Yule.

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From this reading At this feast the announcement of the betrothal of Ivar and Randalin, and of Hjalmar and Astrid, was made by Yngvi, their father; and that of Solveig to Sigmund, by Björn, her father.

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From this reading * * * * * When Bui heard that Astrid had been betrothed to Hjalmar, he remembered the vow he had made the preceding Yule.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IVAR’S DUEL WITH KETIL TWO days after the termination of the games, a great feast was given by Yngvi to all his kinsmen, and all the high-born men and women who had come to Upsalir to witness the contests.

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

From this reading IVAR’S DUEL WITH KETIL TWO days after the termination of the games, a great feast was given by Yngvi to all his kinsmen, and all the high-born men and women who had come to Upsalir to witness the contests.

plural of “contest” — an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading IVAR’S DUEL WITH KETIL TWO days after the termination of the games, a great feast was given by Yngvi to all his kinsmen, and all the high-born men and women who had come to Upsalir to witness the contests.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading IVAR’S DUEL WITH KETIL TWO days after the termination of the games, a great feast was given by Yngvi to all his kinsmen, and all the high-born men and women who had come to Upsalir to witness the contests.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading The three large festive halls were filled with guests, and many lots were drawn among warriors for seats, there were so many men of equal rank and dignity.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading The three large festive halls were filled with guests, and many lots were drawn among warriors for seats, there were so many men of equal rank and dignity.

a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

From this reading IVAR’S DUEL WITH KETIL TWO days after the termination of the games, a great feast was given by Yngvi to all his kinsmen, and all the high-born men and women who had come to Upsalir to witness the contests.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading The three large festive halls were filled with guests, and many lots were drawn among warriors for seats, there were so many men of equal rank and dignity.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading At this feast the announcement of the betrothal of Ivar and Randalin, and of Hjalmar and Astrid, was made by Yngvi, their father; and that of Solveig to Sigmund, by Björn, her father.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading IVAR’S DUEL WITH KETIL TWO days after the termination of the games, a great feast was given by Yngvi to all his kinsmen, and all the high-born men and women who had come to Upsalir to witness the contests.

offering fun and gaiety

From this reading The three large festive halls were filled with guests, and many lots were drawn among warriors for seats, there were so many men of equal rank and dignity.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The three large festive halls were filled with guests, and many lots were drawn among warriors for seats, there were so many men of equal rank and dignity.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading All the Hersirs and many of the high-born men and women were invited to the wedding of Ivar and Randalin, which was to take place first.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The three large festive halls were filled with guests, and many lots were drawn among warriors for seats, there were so many men of equal rank and dignity.

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

From this reading IVAR’S DUEL WITH KETIL TWO days after the termination of the games, a great feast was given by Yngvi to all his kinsmen, and all the high-born men and women who had come to Upsalir to witness the contests.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading IVAR’S DUEL WITH KETIL TWO days after the termination of the games, a great feast was given by Yngvi to all his kinsmen, and all the high-born men and women who had come to Upsalir to witness the contests.

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

From this reading IVAR’S DUEL WITH KETIL TWO days after the termination of the games, a great feast was given by Yngvi to all his kinsmen, and all the high-born men and women who had come to Upsalir to witness the contests.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The three large festive halls were filled with guests, and many lots were drawn among warriors for seats, there were so many men of equal rank and dignity.

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

From this reading IVAR’S DUEL WITH KETIL TWO days after the termination of the games, a great feast was given by Yngvi to all his kinsmen, and all the high-born men and women who had come to Upsalir to witness the contests.

plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The three large festive halls were filled with guests, and many lots were drawn among warriors for seats, there were so many men of equal rank and dignity.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading * * * * * When Bui heard that Astrid had been betrothed to Hjalmar, he remembered the vow he had made the preceding Yule.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading * * * * * When Bui heard that Astrid had been betrothed to Hjalmar, he remembered the vow he had made the preceding Yule.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading At this feast the announcement of the betrothal of Ivar and Randalin, and of Hjalmar and Astrid, was made by Yngvi, their father; and that of Solveig to Sigmund, by Björn, her father.

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

From this reading All the Hersirs and many of the high-born men and women were invited to the wedding of Ivar and Randalin, which was to take place first.

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

From this reading IVAR’S DUEL WITH KETIL TWO days after the termination of the games, a great feast was given by Yngvi to all his kinsmen, and all the high-born men and women who had come to Upsalir to witness the contests.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading IVAR’S DUEL WITH KETIL TWO days after the termination of the games, a great feast was given by Yngvi to all his kinsmen, and all the high-born men and women who had come to Upsalir to witness the contests.

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

From this reading At this feast the announcement of the betrothal of Ivar and Randalin, and of Hjalmar and Astrid, was made by Yngvi, their father; and that of Solveig to Sigmund, by Björn, her father.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading All the Hersirs and many of the high-born men and women were invited to the wedding of Ivar and Randalin, which was to take place first.

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

From this reading At this feast the announcement of the betrothal of Ivar and Randalin, and of Hjalmar and Astrid, was made by Yngvi, their father; and that of Solveig to Sigmund, by Björn, her father.

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From this reading IVAR’S DUEL WITH KETIL TWO days after the termination of the games, a great feast was given by Yngvi to all his kinsmen, and all the high-born men and women who had come to Upsalir to witness the contests.

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

From this reading IVAR’S DUEL WITH KETIL TWO days after the termination of the games, a great feast was given by Yngvi to all his kinsmen, and all the high-born men and women who had come to Upsalir to witness the contests.

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From this reading IVAR’S DUEL WITH KETIL TWO days after the termination of the games, a great feast was given by Yngvi to all his kinsmen, and all the high-born men and women who had come to Upsalir to witness the contests.

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

From this reading The three large festive halls were filled with guests, and many lots were drawn among warriors for seats, there were so many men of equal rank and dignity.

a large number or amount

From this reading The three large festive halls were filled with guests, and many lots were drawn among warriors for seats, there were so many men of equal rank and dignity.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading At this feast the announcement of the betrothal of Ivar and Randalin, and of Hjalmar and Astrid, was made by Yngvi, their father; and that of Solveig to Sigmund, by Björn, her father.

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 three large festive halls were filled with guests, and many lots were drawn among warriors for seats, there were so many men of equal rank and dignity.

the force of workers available

From this reading IVAR’S DUEL WITH KETIL TWO days after the termination of the games, a great feast was given by Yngvi to all his kinsmen, and all the high-born men and women who had come to Upsalir to witness the contests.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IVAR’S DUEL WITH KETIL TWO days after the termination of the games, a great feast was given by Yngvi to all his kinsmen, and all the high-born men and women who had come to Upsalir to witness the contests.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading All the Hersirs and many of the high-born men and women were invited to the wedding of Ivar and Randalin, which was to take place first.

existing or coming before

From this reading * * * * * When Bui heard that Astrid had been betrothed to Hjalmar, he remembered the vow he had made the preceding Yule.

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From this reading At this feast the announcement of the betrothal of Ivar and Randalin, and of Hjalmar and Astrid, was made by Yngvi, their father; and that of Solveig to Sigmund, by Björn, her father.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading The three large festive halls were filled with guests, and many lots were drawn among warriors for seats, there were so many men of equal rank and dignity.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading * * * * * When Bui heard that Astrid had been betrothed to Hjalmar, he remembered the vow he had made the preceding Yule.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading The three large festive halls were filled with guests, and many lots were drawn among warriors for seats, there were so many men of equal rank and dignity.

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From this reading At this feast the announcement of the betrothal of Ivar and Randalin, and of Hjalmar and Astrid, was made by Yngvi, their father; and that of Solveig to Sigmund, by Björn, her father.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The three large festive halls were filled with guests, and many lots were drawn among warriors for seats, there were so many men of equal rank and dignity.

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

From this reading At this feast the announcement of the betrothal of Ivar and Randalin, and of Hjalmar and Astrid, was made by Yngvi, their father; and that of Solveig to Sigmund, by Björn, her father.

carry out

From this reading All the Hersirs and many of the high-born men and women were invited to the wedding of Ivar and Randalin, which was to take place first.

a coming to an end of a contract period

From this reading IVAR’S DUEL WITH KETIL TWO days after the termination of the games, a great feast was given by Yngvi to all his kinsmen, and all the high-born men and women who had come to Upsalir to witness the contests.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At this feast the announcement of the betrothal of Ivar and Randalin, and of Hjalmar and Astrid, was made by Yngvi, their father; and that of Solveig to Sigmund, by Björn, her father.

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

From this reading IVAR’S DUEL WITH KETIL TWO days after the termination of the games, a great feast was given by Yngvi to all his kinsmen, and all the high-born men and women who had come to Upsalir to witness the contests.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At this feast the announcement of the betrothal of Ivar and Randalin, and of Hjalmar and Astrid, was made by Yngvi, their father; and that of Solveig to Sigmund, by Björn, her father.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The three large festive halls were filled with guests, and many lots were drawn among warriors for seats, there were so many men of equal rank and dignity.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading At this feast the announcement of the betrothal of Ivar and Randalin, and of Hjalmar and Astrid, was made by Yngvi, their father; and that of Solveig to Sigmund, by Björn, her father.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The three large festive halls were filled with guests, and many lots were drawn among warriors for seats, there were so many men of equal rank and dignity.

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

From this reading IVAR’S DUEL WITH KETIL TWO days after the termination of the games, a great feast was given by Yngvi to all his kinsmen, and all the high-born men and women who had come to Upsalir to witness the contests.

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

From this reading IVAR’S DUEL WITH KETIL TWO days after the termination of the games, a great feast was given by Yngvi to all his kinsmen, and all the high-born men and women who had come to Upsalir to witness the contests.

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

From this reading IVAR’S DUEL WITH KETIL TWO days after the termination of the games, a great feast was given by Yngvi to all his kinsmen, and all the high-born men and women who had come to Upsalir to witness the contests.

make a vow; promise

From this reading * * * * * When Bui heard that Astrid had been betrothed to Hjalmar, he remembered the vow he had made the preceding Yule.

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

From this reading The three large festive halls were filled with guests, and many lots were drawn among warriors for seats, there were so many men of equal rank and dignity.

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

From this reading IVAR’S DUEL WITH KETIL TWO days after the termination of the games, a great feast was given by Yngvi to all his kinsmen, and all the high-born men and women who had come to Upsalir to witness the contests.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading All the Hersirs and many of the high-born men and women were invited to the wedding of Ivar and Randalin, which was to take place first.

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

From this reading The three large festive halls were filled with guests, and many lots were drawn among warriors for seats, there were so many men of equal rank and dignity.

at the time that

From this reading * * * * * When Bui heard that Astrid had been betrothed to Hjalmar, he remembered the vow he had made the preceding Yule.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading All the Hersirs and many of the high-born men and women were invited to the wedding of Ivar and Randalin, which was to take place first.

which person or people

From this reading IVAR’S DUEL WITH KETIL TWO days after the termination of the games, a great feast was given by Yngvi to all his kinsmen, and all the high-born men and women who had come to Upsalir to witness the contests.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IVAR’S DUEL WITH KETIL TWO days after the termination of the games, a great feast was given by Yngvi to all his kinsmen, and all the high-born men and women who had come to Upsalir to witness the contests.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading IVAR’S DUEL WITH KETIL TWO days after the termination of the games, a great feast was given by Yngvi to all his kinsmen, and all the high-born men and women who had come to Upsalir to witness the contests.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading IVAR’S DUEL WITH KETIL TWO days after the termination of the games, a great feast was given by Yngvi to all his kinsmen, and all the high-born men and women who had come to Upsalir to witness the contests.

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

From this reading IVAR’S DUEL WITH KETIL TWO days after the termination of the games, a great feast was given by Yngvi to all his kinsmen, and all the high-born men and women who had come to Upsalir to witness the contests.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading * * * * * When Bui heard that Astrid had been betrothed to Hjalmar, he remembered the vow he had made the preceding Yule.