Chapter II

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From this reading Besides Feargus, were other captains of Penda, chief among whom were his sons Peada and Wulfere; and Osbert, son to the king of the North English,[1] with his brothers Godwine, Thorkill, and Tosti and his cousin Edgar.

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

From this reading Though he was yet ungrown, men looked upon him as a man, for so was he limbed; and such was he for hardihood and cunning with all weapons that he soon excelled all the captains of the king.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading In stature he towered above his fellows, and his strength was like that of two men.

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From this reading He sought no fight nor feared any, yet his enemies were adread of him; but not less loved was he of his friends, and his manners were so mild, withal, that the poorest might speak with him familiarly.

(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 OF FEARGUS AND TORFRIDA So Feargus stayed behind with king Penda, and soon his name became known through all the land.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Besides Feargus, were other captains of Penda, chief among whom were his sons Peada and Wulfere; and Osbert, son to the king of the North English,[1] with his brothers Godwine, Thorkill, and Tosti and his cousin Edgar.

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

From this reading OF FEARGUS AND TORFRIDA So Feargus stayed behind with king Penda, and soon his name became known through all the land.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He sought no fight nor feared any, yet his enemies were adread of him; but not less loved was he of his friends, and his manners were so mild, withal, that the poorest might speak with him familiarly.

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

From this reading Though he was yet ungrown, men looked upon him as a man, for so was he limbed; and such was he for hardihood and cunning with all weapons that he soon excelled all the captains of the king.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading OF FEARGUS AND TORFRIDA So Feargus stayed behind with king Penda, and soon his name became known through all the land.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading OF FEARGUS AND TORFRIDA So Feargus stayed behind with king Penda, and soon his name became known through all the land.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides Feargus, were other captains of Penda, chief among whom were his sons Peada and Wulfere; and Osbert, son to the king of the North English,[1] with his brothers Godwine, Thorkill, and Tosti and his cousin Edgar.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Besides Feargus, were other captains of Penda, chief among whom were his sons Peada and Wulfere; and Osbert, son to the king of the North English,[1] with his brothers Godwine, Thorkill, and Tosti and his cousin Edgar.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He sought no fight nor feared any, yet his enemies were adread of him; but not less loved was he of his friends, and his manners were so mild, withal, that the poorest might speak with him familiarly.

plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Though he was yet ungrown, men looked upon him as a man, for so was he limbed; and such was he for hardihood and cunning with all weapons that he soon excelled all the captains of the king.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Besides Feargus, were other captains of Penda, chief among whom were his sons Peada and Wulfere; and Osbert, son to the king of the North English,[1] with his brothers Godwine, Thorkill, and Tosti and his cousin Edgar.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Besides Feargus, were other captains of Penda, chief among whom were his sons Peada and Wulfere; and Osbert, son to the king of the North English,[1] with his brothers Godwine, Thorkill, and Tosti and his cousin Edgar.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading Though he was yet ungrown, men looked upon him as a man, for so was he limbed; and such was he for hardihood and cunning with all weapons that he soon excelled all the captains of the king.

the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)

From this reading Besides Feargus, were other captains of Penda, chief among whom were his sons Peada and Wulfere; and Osbert, son to the king of the North English,[1] with his brothers Godwine, Thorkill, and Tosti and his cousin Edgar.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading He sought no fight nor feared any, yet his enemies were adread of him; but not less loved was he of his friends, and his manners were so mild, withal, that the poorest might speak with him familiarly.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Besides Feargus, were other captains of Penda, chief among whom were his sons Peada and Wulfere; and Osbert, son to the king of the North English,[1] with his brothers Godwine, Thorkill, and Tosti and his cousin Edgar.

inflected form of “excel” — distinguish oneself

From this reading Though he was yet ungrown, men looked upon him as a man, for so was he limbed; and such was he for hardihood and cunning with all weapons that he soon excelled all the captains of the king.

in an intimately familiar manner

From this reading He sought no fight nor feared any, yet his enemies were adread of him; but not less loved was he of his friends, and his manners were so mild, withal, that the poorest might speak with him familiarly.

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

From this reading He sought no fight nor feared any, yet his enemies were adread of him; but not less loved was he of his friends, and his manners were so mild, withal, that the poorest might speak with him familiarly.

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From this reading OF FEARGUS AND TORFRIDA So Feargus stayed behind with king Penda, and soon his name became known through all the land.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading In stature he towered above his fellows, and his strength was like that of two men.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading He sought no fight nor feared any, yet his enemies were adread of him; but not less loved was he of his friends, and his manners were so mild, withal, that the poorest might speak with him familiarly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Though he was yet ungrown, men looked upon him as a man, for so was he limbed; and such was he for hardihood and cunning with all weapons that he soon excelled all the captains of the king.

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

From this reading He sought no fight nor feared any, yet his enemies were adread of him; but not less loved was he of his friends, and his manners were so mild, withal, that the poorest might speak with him familiarly.

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From this reading Besides Feargus, were other captains of Penda, chief among whom were his sons Peada and Wulfere; and Osbert, son to the king of the North English,[1] with his brothers Godwine, Thorkill, and Tosti and his cousin Edgar.

the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger

From this reading Though he was yet ungrown, men looked upon him as a man, for so was he limbed; and such was he for hardihood and cunning with all weapons that he soon excelled all the captains of the king.

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

From this reading Though he was yet ungrown, men looked upon him as a man, for so was he limbed; and such was he for hardihood and cunning with all weapons that he soon excelled all the captains of the king.

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

From this reading Though he was yet ungrown, men looked upon him as a man, for so was he limbed; and such was he for hardihood and cunning with all weapons that he soon excelled all the captains of the king.

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

From this reading OF FEARGUS AND TORFRIDA So Feargus stayed behind with king Penda, and soon his name became known through all the land.

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

From this reading In stature he towered above his fellows, and his strength was like that of two men.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading OF FEARGUS AND TORFRIDA So Feargus stayed behind with king Penda, and soon his name became known through all the land.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading OF FEARGUS AND TORFRIDA So Feargus stayed behind with king Penda, and soon his name became known through all the land.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading OF FEARGUS AND TORFRIDA So Feargus stayed behind with king Penda, and soon his name became known through all the land.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He sought no fight nor feared any, yet his enemies were adread of him; but not less loved was he of his friends, and his manners were so mild, withal, that the poorest might speak with him familiarly.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In stature he towered above his fellows, and his strength was like that of two men.

having or as if having limbs, especially limbs of a specified kind (usually used in combination)

From this reading Though he was yet ungrown, men looked upon him as a man, for so was he limbed; and such was he for hardihood and cunning with all weapons that he soon excelled all the captains of the king.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Though he was yet ungrown, men looked upon him as a man, for so was he limbed; and such was he for hardihood and cunning with all weapons that he soon excelled all the captains of the king.

held dear

From this reading He sought no fight nor feared any, yet his enemies were adread of him; but not less loved was he of his friends, and his manners were so mild, withal, that the poorest might speak with him familiarly.

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

From this reading Though he was yet ungrown, men looked upon him as a man, for so was he limbed; and such was he for hardihood and cunning with all weapons that he soon excelled all the captains of the king.

social deportment

From this reading He sought no fight nor feared any, yet his enemies were adread of him; but not less loved was he of his friends, and his manners were so mild, withal, that the poorest might speak with him familiarly.

the force of workers available

From this reading Though he was yet ungrown, men looked upon him as a man, for so was he limbed; and such was he for hardihood and cunning with all weapons that he soon excelled all the captains of the king.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He sought no fight nor feared any, yet his enemies were adread of him; but not less loved was he of his friends, and his manners were so mild, withal, that the poorest might speak with him familiarly.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading He sought no fight nor feared any, yet his enemies were adread of him; but not less loved was he of his friends, and his manners were so mild, withal, that the poorest might speak with him familiarly.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading OF FEARGUS AND TORFRIDA So Feargus stayed behind with king Penda, and soon his name became known through all the land.

not any; not one

From this reading He sought no fight nor feared any, yet his enemies were adread of him; but not less loved was he of his friends, and his manners were so mild, withal, that the poorest might speak with him familiarly.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading He sought no fight nor feared any, yet his enemies were adread of him; but not less loved was he of his friends, and his manners were so mild, withal, that the poorest might speak with him familiarly.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Besides Feargus, were other captains of Penda, chief among whom were his sons Peada and Wulfere; and Osbert, son to the king of the North English,[1] with his brothers Godwine, Thorkill, and Tosti and his cousin Edgar.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He sought no fight nor feared any, yet his enemies were adread of him; but not less loved was he of his friends, and his manners were so mild, withal, that the poorest might speak with him familiarly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF FEARGUS AND TORFRIDA So Feargus stayed behind with king Penda, and soon his name became known through all the land.

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From this reading Besides Feargus, were other captains of Penda, chief among whom were his sons Peada and Wulfere; and Osbert, son to the king of the North English,[1] with his brothers Godwine, Thorkill, and Tosti and his cousin Edgar.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Besides Feargus, were other captains of Penda, chief among whom were his sons Peada and Wulfere; and Osbert, son to the king of the North English,[1] with his brothers Godwine, Thorkill, and Tosti and his cousin Edgar.

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From this reading Besides Feargus, were other captains of Penda, chief among whom were his sons Peada and Wulfere; and Osbert, son to the king of the North English,[1] with his brothers Godwine, Thorkill, and Tosti and his cousin Edgar.

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From this reading OF FEARGUS AND TORFRIDA So Feargus stayed behind with king Penda, and soon his name became known through all the land.

superlative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity

From this reading He sought no fight nor feared any, yet his enemies were adread of him; but not less loved was he of his friends, and his manners were so mild, withal, that the poorest might speak with him familiarly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading OF FEARGUS AND TORFRIDA So Feargus stayed behind with king Penda, and soon his name became known through all the land.

a male human offspring

From this reading Besides Feargus, were other captains of Penda, chief among whom were his sons Peada and Wulfere; and Osbert, son to the king of the North English,[1] with his brothers Godwine, Thorkill, and Tosti and his cousin Edgar.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Besides Feargus, were other captains of Penda, chief among whom were his sons Peada and Wulfere; and Osbert, son to the king of the North English,[1] with his brothers Godwine, Thorkill, and Tosti and his cousin Edgar.

in the near future

From this reading OF FEARGUS AND TORFRIDA So Feargus stayed behind with king Penda, and soon his name became known through all the land.

that is looked for

From this reading He sought no fight nor feared any, yet his enemies were adread of him; but not less loved was he of his friends, and his manners were so mild, withal, that the poorest might speak with him familiarly.

express in speech

From this reading He sought no fight nor feared any, yet his enemies were adread of him; but not less loved was he of his friends, and his manners were so mild, withal, that the poorest might speak with him familiarly.

high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement

From this reading In stature he towered above his fellows, and his strength was like that of two men.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading OF FEARGUS AND TORFRIDA So Feargus stayed behind with king Penda, and soon his name became known through all the land.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading In stature he towered above his fellows, and his strength was like that of two men.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Though he was yet ungrown, men looked upon him as a man, for so was he limbed; and such was he for hardihood and cunning with all weapons that he soon excelled all the captains of the king.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Though he was yet ungrown, men looked upon him as a man, for so was he limbed; and such was he for hardihood and cunning with all weapons that he soon excelled all the captains of the king.

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

From this reading OF FEARGUS AND TORFRIDA So Feargus stayed behind with king Penda, and soon his name became known through all the land.

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From this reading Besides Feargus, were other captains of Penda, chief among whom were his sons Peada and Wulfere; and Osbert, son to the king of the North English,[1] with his brothers Godwine, Thorkill, and Tosti and his cousin Edgar.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though he was yet ungrown, men looked upon him as a man, for so was he limbed; and such was he for hardihood and cunning with all weapons that he soon excelled all the captains of the king.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading OF FEARGUS AND TORFRIDA So Feargus stayed behind with king Penda, and soon his name became known through all the land.

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

From this reading Besides Feargus, were other captains of Penda, chief among whom were his sons Peada and Wulfere; and Osbert, son to the king of the North English,[1] with his brothers Godwine, Thorkill, and Tosti and his cousin Edgar.

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From this reading OF FEARGUS AND TORFRIDA So Feargus stayed behind with king Penda, and soon his name became known through all the land.

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

From this reading Besides Feargus, were other captains of Penda, chief among whom were his sons Peada and Wulfere; and Osbert, son to the king of the North English,[1] with his brothers Godwine, Thorkill, and Tosti and his cousin Edgar.

past form of “tower” — appear very large or occupy a commanding position

From this reading In stature he towered above his fellows, and his strength was like that of two men.

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

From this reading In stature he towered above his fellows, and his strength was like that of two men.

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From this reading Though he was yet ungrown, men looked upon him as a man, for so was he limbed; and such was he for hardihood and cunning with all weapons that he soon excelled all the captains of the king.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Though he was yet ungrown, men looked upon him as a man, for so was he limbed; and such was he for hardihood and cunning with all weapons that he soon excelled all the captains of the king.

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

From this reading Though he was yet ungrown, men looked upon him as a man, for so was he limbed; and such was he for hardihood and cunning with all weapons that he soon excelled all the captains of the king.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading Though he was yet ungrown, men looked upon him as a man, for so was he limbed; and such was he for hardihood and cunning with all weapons that he soon excelled all the captains of the king.

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

From this reading He sought no fight nor feared any, yet his enemies were adread of him; but not less loved was he of his friends, and his manners were so mild, withal, that the poorest might speak with him familiarly.

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

From this reading Besides Feargus, were other captains of Penda, chief among whom were his sons Peada and Wulfere; and Osbert, son to the king of the North English,[1] with his brothers Godwine, Thorkill, and Tosti and his cousin Edgar.

in the company of; together with

From this reading OF FEARGUS AND TORFRIDA So Feargus stayed behind with king Penda, and soon his name became known through all the land.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading He sought no fight nor feared any, yet his enemies were adread of him; but not less loved was he of his friends, and his manners were so mild, withal, that the poorest might speak with him familiarly.

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From this reading Besides Feargus, were other captains of Penda, chief among whom were his sons Peada and Wulfere; and Osbert, son to the king of the North English,[1] with his brothers Godwine, Thorkill, and Tosti and his cousin Edgar.

but in spite of that

From this reading Though he was yet ungrown, men looked upon him as a man, for so was he limbed; and such was he for hardihood and cunning with all weapons that he soon excelled all the captains of the king.