Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading No man knows now what that terror and uncertainty was like--to have ever in one's heart the fear of that awful host that seemed to sweep from end to end of the land before a levy could be gathered to meet it.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading There had been time to gather a levy now against the coming of Cnut, but naught had been done.

(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 But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

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

From this reading March and April went by, and Olaf had gathered good fleet enough in the Thames.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading March and April went by, and Olaf had gathered good fleet enough in the Thames.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sick at heart and impatient was Olaf, for England's rulers would not take care for her safety.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading No man knows now what that terror and uncertainty was like--to have ever in one's heart the fear of that awful host that seemed to sweep from end to end of the land before a levy could be gathered to meet it.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading No man knows now what that terror and uncertainty was like--to have ever in one's heart the fear of that awful host that seemed to sweep from end to end of the land before a levy could be gathered to meet it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had been time to gather a levy now against the coming of Cnut, but naught had been done.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading No man knows now what that terror and uncertainty was like--to have ever in one's heart the fear of that awful host that seemed to sweep from end to end of the land before a levy could be gathered to meet it.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading March and April went by, and Olaf had gathered good fleet enough in the Thames.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Sick at heart and impatient was Olaf, for England's rulers would not take care for her safety.

king of Denmark and Norway who forced Edmund II to divide England with him; on the death of Edmund II, Canute became king of all England (994-1035)

From this reading There had been time to gather a levy now against the coming of Cnut, but naught had been done.

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From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading There had been time to gather a levy now against the coming of Cnut, but naught had been done.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

a native or inhabitant of Denmark

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading There had been time to gather a levy now against the coming of Cnut, but naught had been done.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

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

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading No man knows now what that terror and uncertainty was like--to have ever in one's heart the fear of that awful host that seemed to sweep from end to end of the land before a levy could be gathered to meet it.

possessive form of “england” — a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Sick at heart and impatient was Olaf, for England's rulers would not take care for her safety.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading March and April went by, and Olaf had gathered good fleet enough in the Thames.

at any time

From this reading No man knows now what that terror and uncertainty was like--to have ever in one's heart the fear of that awful host that seemed to sweep from end to end of the land before a levy could be gathered to meet it.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading No man knows now what that terror and uncertainty was like--to have ever in one's heart the fear of that awful host that seemed to sweep from end to end of the land before a levy could be gathered to meet it.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading March and April went by, and Olaf had gathered good fleet enough in the Thames.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sick at heart and impatient was Olaf, for England's rulers would not take care for her safety.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading No man knows now what that terror and uncertainty was like--to have ever in one's heart the fear of that awful host that seemed to sweep from end to end of the land before a levy could be gathered to meet it.

assemble or get together

From this reading There had been time to gather a levy now against the coming of Cnut, but naught had been done.

brought together in one place

From this reading March and April went by, and Olaf had gathered good fleet enough in the Thames.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading March and April went by, and Olaf had gathered good fleet enough in the Thames.

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

From this reading March and April went by, and Olaf had gathered good fleet enough in the Thames.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading No man knows now what that terror and uncertainty was like--to have ever in one's heart the fear of that awful host that seemed to sweep from end to end of the land before a levy could be gathered to meet it.

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

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading No man knows now what that terror and uncertainty was like--to have ever in one's heart the fear of that awful host that seemed to sweep from end to end of the land before a levy could be gathered to meet it.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

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

From this reading Sick at heart and impatient was Olaf, for England's rulers would not take care for her safety.

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

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading No man knows now what that terror and uncertainty was like--to have ever in one's heart the fear of that awful host that seemed to sweep from end to end of the land before a levy could be gathered to meet it.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading Sick at heart and impatient was Olaf, for England's rulers would not take care for her safety.

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

From this reading March and April went by, and Olaf had gathered good fleet enough in the Thames.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading No man knows now what that terror and uncertainty was like--to have ever in one's heart the fear of that awful host that seemed to sweep from end to end of the land before a levy could be gathered to meet it.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading No man knows now what that terror and uncertainty was like--to have ever in one's heart the fear of that awful host that seemed to sweep from end to end of the land before a levy could be gathered to meet it.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

impose and collect

From this reading No man knows now what that terror and uncertainty was like--to have ever in one's heart the fear of that awful host that seemed to sweep from end to end of the land before a levy could be gathered to meet it.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading No man knows now what that terror and uncertainty was like--to have ever in one's heart the fear of that awful host that seemed to sweep from end to end of the land before a levy could be gathered to meet it.

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

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

march in a procession

From this reading March and April went by, and Olaf had gathered good fleet enough in the Thames.

come together

From this reading No man knows now what that terror and uncertainty was like--to have ever in one's heart the fear of that awful host that seemed to sweep from end to end of the land before a levy could be gathered to meet it.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading There had been time to gather a levy now against the coming of Cnut, but naught had been done.

information about recent and important events

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

not any; not one

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Sick at heart and impatient was Olaf, for England's rulers would not take care for her safety.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading No man knows now what that terror and uncertainty was like--to have ever in one's heart the fear of that awful host that seemed to sweep from end to end of the land before a levy could be gathered to meet it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

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

From this reading March and April went by, and Olaf had gathered good fleet enough in the Thames.

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

From this reading No man knows now what that terror and uncertainty was like--to have ever in one's heart the fear of that awful host that seemed to sweep from end to end of the land before a levy could be gathered to meet it.

above and across; more than

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

plural of “ruler” — a person who rules or commands

From this reading Sick at heart and impatient was Olaf, for England's rulers would not take care for her safety.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading Sick at heart and impatient was Olaf, for England's rulers would not take care for her safety.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading No man knows now what that terror and uncertainty was like--to have ever in one's heart the fear of that awful host that seemed to sweep from end to end of the land before a levy could be gathered to meet it.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Sick at heart and impatient was Olaf, for England's rulers would not take care for her safety.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

sweep across or over

From this reading No man knows now what that terror and uncertainty was like--to have ever in one's heart the fear of that awful host that seemed to sweep from end to end of the land before a levy could be gathered to meet it.

carry out

From this reading Sick at heart and impatient was Olaf, for England's rulers would not take care for her safety.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading No man knows now what that terror and uncertainty was like--to have ever in one's heart the fear of that awful host that seemed to sweep from end to end of the land before a levy could be gathered to meet it.

the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea

From this reading March and April went by, and Olaf had gathered good fleet enough in the Thames.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

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

From this reading March and April went by, and Olaf had gathered good fleet enough in the Thames.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

of or concerning this or that

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

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

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There had been time to gather a levy now against the coming of Cnut, but naught had been done.

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

From this reading No man knows now what that terror and uncertainty was like--to have ever in one's heart the fear of that awful host that seemed to sweep from end to end of the land before a levy could be gathered to meet it.

being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance

From this reading No man knows now what that terror and uncertainty was like--to have ever in one's heart the fear of that awful host that seemed to sweep from end to end of the land before a levy could be gathered to meet it.

except if; if not

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

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

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

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

From this reading March and April went by, and Olaf had gathered good fleet enough in the Thames.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.

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

From this reading But there was no word of Cnut's return, though the dread thereof hung heavy over all the land, in such wise that no man could plan what he would do without the thought rising up, "Unless the Dane comes," seeing that each day might bring news of him.