Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

comparative of “all” — (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 When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

in addition

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading But Sigehelm thought that we had met with Satan himself in the shape of the old god, and so also thought Guerir the hermit, who told strange tales of like appearings among the Welsh hills where he was born.

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

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

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From this reading But Sigehelm thought that we had met with Satan himself in the shape of the old god, and so also thought Guerir the hermit, who told strange tales of like appearings among the Welsh hills where he was born.

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

From this reading "I do not know what to make thereof, seeing that I hold Odin as nought; but I think this, that in some way Satan tried to destroy you before you were baptized.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism

From this reading "I do not know what to make thereof, seeing that I hold Odin as nought; but I think this, that in some way Satan tried to destroy you before you were baptized.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "I do not know what to make thereof, seeing that I hold Odin as nought; but I think this, that in some way Satan tried to destroy you before you were baptized.

brought into existence

From this reading But Sigehelm thought that we had met with Satan himself in the shape of the old god, and so also thought Guerir the hermit, who told strange tales of like appearings among the Welsh hills where he was born.

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

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I do not know what to make thereof, seeing that I hold Odin as nought; but I think this, that in some way Satan tried to destroy you before you were baptized.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

giving a Christian name at baptism

From this reading "It is said that our forefathers met Odin in like wise in the days of the first christening of our race," he said.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading "It is said that our forefathers met Odin in like wise in the days of the first christening of our race," he said.

do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading "I do not know what to make thereof, seeing that I hold Odin as nought; but I think this, that in some way Satan tried to destroy you before you were baptized.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I do not know what to make thereof, seeing that I hold Odin as nought; but I think this, that in some way Satan tried to destroy you before you were baptized.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Wherefore, whether Odin or mortal man drew you to that place, I have no doubt what power saved you."

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Wherefore, whether Odin or mortal man drew you to that place, I have no doubt what power saved you."

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

plural of “forefather” — the founder of a family

From this reading "It is said that our forefathers met Odin in like wise in the days of the first christening of our race," he said.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading But Sigehelm thought that we had met with Satan himself in the shape of the old god, and so also thought Guerir the hermit, who told strange tales of like appearings among the Welsh hills where he was born.

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From this reading But Sigehelm thought that we had met with Satan himself in the shape of the old god, and so also thought Guerir the hermit, who told strange tales of like appearings among the Welsh hills where he was born.

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

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

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

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Wherefore, whether Odin or mortal man drew you to that place, I have no doubt what power saved you."

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

From this reading "It is said that our forefathers met Odin in like wise in the days of the first christening of our race," he said.

one retired from society for religious reasons

From this reading But Sigehelm thought that we had met with Satan himself in the shape of the old god, and so also thought Guerir the hermit, who told strange tales of like appearings among the Welsh hills where he was born.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading But Sigehelm thought that we had met with Satan himself in the shape of the old god, and so also thought Guerir the hermit, who told strange tales of like appearings among the Welsh hills where he was born.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading But Sigehelm thought that we had met with Satan himself in the shape of the old god, and so also thought Guerir the hermit, who told strange tales of like appearings among the Welsh hills where he was born.

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

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "I do not know what to make thereof, seeing that I hold Odin as nought; but I think this, that in some way Satan tried to destroy you before you were baptized.

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

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

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

From this reading "It is said that our forefathers met Odin in like wise in the days of the first christening of our race," he said.

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

From this reading "It is said that our forefathers met Odin in like wise in the days of the first christening of our race," he said.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It is said that our forefathers met Odin in like wise in the days of the first christening of our race," he said.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I do not know what to make thereof, seeing that I hold Odin as nought; but I think this, that in some way Satan tried to destroy you before you were baptized.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "It is said that our forefathers met Odin in like wise in the days of the first christening of our race," he said.

engage in

From this reading "I do not know what to make thereof, seeing that I hold Odin as nought; but I think this, that in some way Satan tried to destroy you before you were baptized.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Wherefore, whether Odin or mortal man drew you to that place, I have no doubt what power saved you."

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading "It is said that our forefathers met Odin in like wise in the days of the first christening of our race," he said.

subject to death

From this reading Wherefore, whether Odin or mortal man drew you to that place, I have no doubt what power saved you."

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

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

not any; not one

From this reading Wherefore, whether Odin or mortal man drew you to that place, I have no doubt what power saved you."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I do not know what to make thereof, seeing that I hold Odin as nought; but I think this, that in some way Satan tried to destroy you before you were baptized.

a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number

From this reading "I do not know what to make thereof, seeing that I hold Odin as nought; but I think this, that in some way Satan tried to destroy you before you were baptized.

(Norse mythology) ruler of the Aesir; supreme god of war and poetry and knowledge and wisdom (for which he gave an eye) and husband of Frigg; identified with the Teutonic Wotan

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading But Sigehelm thought that we had met with Satan himself in the shape of the old god, and so also thought Guerir the hermit, who told strange tales of like appearings among the Welsh hills where he was born.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Wherefore, whether Odin or mortal man drew you to that place, I have no doubt what power saved you."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Wherefore, whether Odin or mortal man drew you to that place, I have no doubt what power saved you."

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Wherefore, whether Odin or mortal man drew you to that place, I have no doubt what power saved you."

any competition

From this reading "It is said that our forefathers met Odin in like wise in the days of the first christening of our race," he said.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It is said that our forefathers met Odin in like wise in the days of the first christening of our race," he said.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading "I do not know what to make thereof, seeing that I hold Odin as nought; but I think this, that in some way Satan tried to destroy you before you were baptized.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading Wherefore, whether Odin or mortal man drew you to that place, I have no doubt what power saved you."

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading "I do not know what to make thereof, seeing that I hold Odin as nought; but I think this, that in some way Satan tried to destroy you before you were baptized.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading But Sigehelm thought that we had met with Satan himself in the shape of the old god, and so also thought Guerir the hermit, who told strange tales of like appearings among the Welsh hills where he was born.

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

From this reading But Sigehelm thought that we had met with Satan himself in the shape of the old god, and so also thought Guerir the hermit, who told strange tales of like appearings among the Welsh hills where he was born.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But Sigehelm thought that we had met with Satan himself in the shape of the old god, and so also thought Guerir the hermit, who told strange tales of like appearings among the Welsh hills where he was born.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "I do not know what to make thereof, seeing that I hold Odin as nought; but I think this, that in some way Satan tried to destroy you before you were baptized.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading But Sigehelm thought that we had met with Satan himself in the shape of the old god, and so also thought Guerir the hermit, who told strange tales of like appearings among the Welsh hills where he was born.

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 But Sigehelm thought that we had met with Satan himself in the shape of the old god, and so also thought Guerir the hermit, who told strange tales of like appearings among the Welsh hills where he was born.

express in words

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

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

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

of or concerning this or that

From this reading "I do not know what to make thereof, seeing that I hold Odin as nought; but I think this, that in some way Satan tried to destroy you before you were baptized.

a special situation

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I do not know what to make thereof, seeing that I hold Odin as nought; but I think this, that in some way Satan tried to destroy you before you were baptized.

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

From this reading "I do not know what to make thereof, seeing that I hold Odin as nought; but I think this, that in some way Satan tried to destroy you before you were baptized.

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

From this reading But Sigehelm thought that we had met with Satan himself in the shape of the old god, and so also thought Guerir the hermit, who told strange tales of like appearings among the Welsh hills where he was born.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

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

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading But Sigehelm thought that we had met with Satan himself in the shape of the old god, and so also thought Guerir the hermit, who told strange tales of like appearings among the Welsh hills where he was born.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading "I do not know what to make thereof, seeing that I hold Odin as nought; but I think this, that in some way Satan tried to destroy you before you were baptized.

without good sense or judgment

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

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

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "I do not know what to make thereof, seeing that I hold Odin as nought; but I think this, that in some way Satan tried to destroy you before you were baptized.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

a native or resident of Wales

From this reading But Sigehelm thought that we had met with Satan himself in the shape of the old god, and so also thought Guerir the hermit, who told strange tales of like appearings among the Welsh hills where he was born.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

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

From this reading "I do not know what to make thereof, seeing that I hold Odin as nought; but I think this, that in some way Satan tried to destroy you before you were baptized.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I do not know what to make thereof, seeing that I hold Odin as nought; but I think this, that in some way Satan tried to destroy you before you were baptized.

at the time that

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

in or at the place that

From this reading But Sigehelm thought that we had met with Satan himself in the shape of the old god, and so also thought Guerir the hermit, who told strange tales of like appearings among the Welsh hills where he was born.

an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”

From this reading Wherefore, whether Odin or mortal man drew you to that place, I have no doubt what power saved you."

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Wherefore, whether Odin or mortal man drew you to that place, I have no doubt what power saved you."

during the time that

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

which person or people

From this reading But Sigehelm thought that we had met with Satan himself in the shape of the old god, and so also thought Guerir the hermit, who told strange tales of like appearings among the Welsh hills where he was born.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading "It is said that our forefathers met Odin in like wise in the days of the first christening of our race," he said.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

-ing form of “withstand” — resist or confront with resistance

From this reading When we came back to Aller, the first thing that I did was to tell Neot of our meeting with Odin while his wild hunt went on through the tempest, telling him how that I had feared unwisely, and also of Harek's brave withstanding of the danger.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I do not know what to make thereof, seeing that I hold Odin as nought; but I think this, that in some way Satan tried to destroy you before you were baptized.