used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And Torfrida rode by his side, for the day was too far spent for her to reach her father’s camp; but Feargus sent a messenger saying that Torfrida should be delivered up to her brother Edwy at the place of battle.
(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 And so they marched on through the night, making all haste.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF THE FATE OF FEARGUS When Osbert fell, Feargus told his men to lift him and carry him with them, and they marched on, Feargus at their head.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And soon they drew nigh to the spot where three days since they were to have joined the king, but no sound of battle fell on their ears, though as they came nearer, through the mist of early morning, they espied the place where were the tents of the Northumbrians by the field of battle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OF THE FATE OF FEARGUS When Osbert fell, Feargus told his men to lift him and carry him with them, and they marched on, Feargus at their head.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading And Torfrida rode by his side, for the day was too far spent for her to reach her father’s camp; but Feargus sent a messenger saying that Torfrida should be delivered up to her brother Edwy at the place of battle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And Torfrida rode by his side, for the day was too far spent for her to reach her father’s camp; but Feargus sent a messenger saying that Torfrida should be delivered up to her brother Edwy at the place of battle.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading And Torfrida rode by his side, for the day was too far spent for her to reach her father’s camp; but Feargus sent a messenger saying that Torfrida should be delivered up to her brother Edwy at the place of battle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And Torfrida rode by his side, for the day was too far spent for her to reach her father’s camp; but Feargus sent a messenger saying that Torfrida should be delivered up to her brother Edwy at the place of battle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And Torfrida rode by his side, for the day was too far spent for her to reach her father’s camp; but Feargus sent a messenger saying that Torfrida should be delivered up to her brother Edwy at the place of battle.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And soon they drew nigh to the spot where three days since they were to have joined the king, but no sound of battle fell on their ears, though as they came nearer, through the mist of early morning, they espied the place where were the tents of the Northumbrians by the field of battle.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading And Torfrida rode by his side, for the day was too far spent for her to reach her father’s camp; but Feargus sent a messenger saying that Torfrida should be delivered up to her brother Edwy at the place of battle.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading OF THE FATE OF FEARGUS When Osbert fell, Feargus told his men to lift him and carry him with them, and they marched on, Feargus at their head.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading And Torfrida rode by his side, for the day was too far spent for her to reach her father’s camp; but Feargus sent a messenger saying that Torfrida should be delivered up to her brother Edwy at the place of battle.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading And soon they drew nigh to the spot where three days since they were to have joined the king, but no sound of battle fell on their ears, though as they came nearer, through the mist of early morning, they espied the place where were the tents of the Northumbrians by the field of battle.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading And Torfrida rode by his side, for the day was too far spent for her to reach her father’s camp; but Feargus sent a messenger saying that Torfrida should be delivered up to her brother Edwy at the place of battle.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But few words did the lovers speak together, for the heart of Feargus was torn by a horrid dread and great grief, for he saw that he must lose all his worship in the sight of Penda.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading But few words did the lovers speak together, for the heart of Feargus was torn by a horrid dread and great grief, for he saw that he must lose all his worship in the sight of Penda.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading And soon they drew nigh to the spot where three days since they were to have joined the king, but no sound of battle fell on their ears, though as they came nearer, through the mist of early morning, they espied the place where were the tents of the Northumbrians by the field of battle.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading And soon they drew nigh to the spot where three days since they were to have joined the king, but no sound of battle fell on their ears, though as they came nearer, through the mist of early morning, they espied the place where were the tents of the Northumbrians by the field of battle.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading And soon they drew nigh to the spot where three days since they were to have joined the king, but no sound of battle fell on their ears, though as they came nearer, through the mist of early morning, they espied the place where were the tents of the Northumbrians by the field of battle.
Edwynoun
King of England who was renounced by Northumbria in favor of his brother Edgar (died in 959)
From this reading And Torfrida rode by his side, for the day was too far spent for her to reach her father’s camp; but Feargus sent a messenger saying that Torfrida should be delivered up to her brother Edwy at the place of battle.
espied
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From this reading And soon they drew nigh to the spot where three days since they were to have joined the king, but no sound of battle fell on their ears, though as they came nearer, through the mist of early morning, they espied the place where were the tents of the Northumbrians by the field of battle.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading And Torfrida rode by his side, for the day was too far spent for her to reach her father’s camp; but Feargus sent a messenger saying that Torfrida should be delivered up to her brother Edwy at the place of battle.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading OF THE FATE OF FEARGUS When Osbert fell, Feargus told his men to lift him and carry him with them, and they marched on, Feargus at their head.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading And Torfrida rode by his side, for the day was too far spent for her to reach her father’s camp; but Feargus sent a messenger saying that Torfrida should be delivered up to her brother Edwy at the place of battle.
FEARGUS
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From this reading OF THE FATE OF FEARGUS When Osbert fell, Feargus told his men to lift him and carry him with them, and they marched on, Feargus at their head.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading OF THE FATE OF FEARGUS When Osbert fell, Feargus told his men to lift him and carry him with them, and they marched on, Feargus at their head.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But few words did the lovers speak together, for the heart of Feargus was torn by a horrid dread and great grief, for he saw that he must lose all his worship in the sight of Penda.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading And soon they drew nigh to the spot where three days since they were to have joined the king, but no sound of battle fell on their ears, though as they came nearer, through the mist of early morning, they espied the place where were the tents of the Northumbrians by the field of battle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And Torfrida rode by his side, for the day was too far spent for her to reach her father’s camp; but Feargus sent a messenger saying that Torfrida should be delivered up to her brother Edwy at the place of battle.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But few words did the lovers speak together, for the heart of Feargus was torn by a horrid dread and great grief, for he saw that he must lose all his worship in the sight of Penda.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading But few words did the lovers speak together, for the heart of Feargus was torn by a horrid dread and great grief, for he saw that he must lose all his worship in the sight of Penda.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading And so they marched on through the night, making all haste.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And soon they drew nigh to the spot where three days since they were to have joined the king, but no sound of battle fell on their ears, though as they came nearer, through the mist of early morning, they espied the place where were the tents of the Northumbrians by the field of battle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But few words did the lovers speak together, for the heart of Feargus was torn by a horrid dread and great grief, for he saw that he must lose all his worship in the sight of Penda.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading OF THE FATE OF FEARGUS When Osbert fell, Feargus told his men to lift him and carry him with them, and they marched on, Feargus at their head.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But few words did the lovers speak together, for the heart of Feargus was torn by a horrid dread and great grief, for he saw that he must lose all his worship in the sight of Penda.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And Torfrida rode by his side, for the day was too far spent for her to reach her father’s camp; but Feargus sent a messenger saying that Torfrida should be delivered up to her brother Edwy at the place of battle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading OF THE FATE OF FEARGUS When Osbert fell, Feargus told his men to lift him and carry him with them, and they marched on, Feargus at their head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OF THE FATE OF FEARGUS When Osbert fell, Feargus told his men to lift him and carry him with them, and they marched on, Feargus at their head.
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading But few words did the lovers speak together, for the heart of Feargus was torn by a horrid dread and great grief, for he saw that he must lose all his worship in the sight of Penda.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But few words did the lovers speak together, for the heart of Feargus was torn by a horrid dread and great grief, for he saw that he must lose all his worship in the sight of Penda.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading And soon they drew nigh to the spot where three days since they were to have joined the king, but no sound of battle fell on their ears, though as they came nearer, through the mist of early morning, they espied the place where were the tents of the Northumbrians by the field of battle.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading And soon they drew nigh to the spot where three days since they were to have joined the king, but no sound of battle fell on their ears, though as they came nearer, through the mist of early morning, they espied the place where were the tents of the Northumbrians by the field of battle.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading OF THE FATE OF FEARGUS When Osbert fell, Feargus told his men to lift him and carry him with them, and they marched on, Feargus at their head.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading But few words did the lovers speak together, for the heart of Feargus was torn by a horrid dread and great grief, for he saw that he must lose all his worship in the sight of Penda.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading But few words did the lovers speak together, for the heart of Feargus was torn by a horrid dread and great grief, for he saw that he must lose all his worship in the sight of Penda.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading And so they marched on through the night, making all haste.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading OF THE FATE OF FEARGUS When Osbert fell, Feargus told his men to lift him and carry him with them, and they marched on, Feargus at their head.
the force of workers available
From this reading OF THE FATE OF FEARGUS When Osbert fell, Feargus told his men to lift him and carry him with them, and they marched on, Feargus at their head.
a person who carries a message
From this reading And Torfrida rode by his side, for the day was too far spent for her to reach her father’s camp; but Feargus sent a messenger saying that Torfrida should be delivered up to her brother Edwy at the place of battle.
become covered with mist
From this reading And soon they drew nigh to the spot where three days since they were to have joined the king, but no sound of battle fell on their ears, though as they came nearer, through the mist of early morning, they espied the place where were the tents of the Northumbrians by the field of battle.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading And soon they drew nigh to the spot where three days since they were to have joined the king, but no sound of battle fell on their ears, though as they came nearer, through the mist of early morning, they espied the place where were the tents of the Northumbrians by the field of battle.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But few words did the lovers speak together, for the heart of Feargus was torn by a horrid dread and great grief, for he saw that he must lose all his worship in the sight of Penda.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading And soon they drew nigh to the spot where three days since they were to have joined the king, but no sound of battle fell on their ears, though as they came nearer, through the mist of early morning, they espied the place where were the tents of the Northumbrians by the field of battle.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading And soon they drew nigh to the spot where three days since they were to have joined the king, but no sound of battle fell on their ears, though as they came nearer, through the mist of early morning, they espied the place where were the tents of the Northumbrians by the field of battle.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading And so they marched on through the night, making all haste.
not any; not one
From this reading And soon they drew nigh to the spot where three days since they were to have joined the king, but no sound of battle fell on their ears, though as they came nearer, through the mist of early morning, they espied the place where were the tents of the Northumbrians by the field of battle.
Northumbrians
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From this reading And soon they drew nigh to the spot where three days since they were to have joined the king, but no sound of battle fell on their ears, though as they came nearer, through the mist of early morning, they espied the place where were the tents of the Northumbrians by the field of battle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE FATE OF FEARGUS When Osbert fell, Feargus told his men to lift him and carry him with them, and they marched on, Feargus at their head.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OF THE FATE OF FEARGUS When Osbert fell, Feargus told his men to lift him and carry him with them, and they marched on, Feargus at their head.
Osbert
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From this reading OF THE FATE OF FEARGUS When Osbert fell, Feargus told his men to lift him and carry him with them, and they marched on, Feargus at their head.
Penda
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From this reading But few words did the lovers speak together, for the heart of Feargus was torn by a horrid dread and great grief, for he saw that he must lose all his worship in the sight of Penda.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading And Torfrida rode by his side, for the day was too far spent for her to reach her father’s camp; but Feargus sent a messenger saying that Torfrida should be delivered up to her brother Edwy at the place of battle.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading And Torfrida rode by his side, for the day was too far spent for her to reach her father’s camp; but Feargus sent a messenger saying that Torfrida should be delivered up to her brother Edwy at the place of battle.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading And Torfrida rode by his side, for the day was too far spent for her to reach her father’s camp; but Feargus sent a messenger saying that Torfrida should be delivered up to her brother Edwy at the place of battle.
cut with a saw
From this reading But few words did the lovers speak together, for the heart of Feargus was torn by a horrid dread and great grief, for he saw that he must lose all his worship in the sight of Penda.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading And Torfrida rode by his side, for the day was too far spent for her to reach her father’s camp; but Feargus sent a messenger saying that Torfrida should be delivered up to her brother Edwy at the place of battle.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading And Torfrida rode by his side, for the day was too far spent for her to reach her father’s camp; but Feargus sent a messenger saying that Torfrida should be delivered up to her brother Edwy at the place of battle.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And Torfrida rode by his side, for the day was too far spent for her to reach her father’s camp; but Feargus sent a messenger saying that Torfrida should be delivered up to her brother Edwy at the place of battle.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading And Torfrida rode by his side, for the day was too far spent for her to reach her father’s camp; but Feargus sent a messenger saying that Torfrida should be delivered up to her brother Edwy at the place of battle.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading But few words did the lovers speak together, for the heart of Feargus was torn by a horrid dread and great grief, for he saw that he must lose all his worship in the sight of Penda.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading And soon they drew nigh to the spot where three days since they were to have joined the king, but no sound of battle fell on their ears, though as they came nearer, through the mist of early morning, they espied the place where were the tents of the Northumbrians by the field of battle.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so they marched on through the night, making all haste.
in the near future
From this reading And soon they drew nigh to the spot where three days since they were to have joined the king, but no sound of battle fell on their ears, though as they came nearer, through the mist of early morning, they espied the place where were the tents of the Northumbrians by the field of battle.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading And soon they drew nigh to the spot where three days since they were to have joined the king, but no sound of battle fell on their ears, though as they came nearer, through the mist of early morning, they espied the place where were the tents of the Northumbrians by the field of battle.
express in speech
From this reading But few words did the lovers speak together, for the heart of Feargus was torn by a horrid dread and great grief, for he saw that he must lose all his worship in the sight of Penda.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading And Torfrida rode by his side, for the day was too far spent for her to reach her father’s camp; but Feargus sent a messenger saying that Torfrida should be delivered up to her brother Edwy at the place of battle.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading And soon they drew nigh to the spot where three days since they were to have joined the king, but no sound of battle fell on their ears, though as they came nearer, through the mist of early morning, they espied the place where were the tents of the Northumbrians by the field of battle.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading And soon they drew nigh to the spot where three days since they were to have joined the king, but no sound of battle fell on their ears, though as they came nearer, through the mist of early morning, they espied the place where were the tents of the Northumbrians by the field of battle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And Torfrida rode by his side, for the day was too far spent for her to reach her father’s camp; but Feargus sent a messenger saying that Torfrida should be delivered up to her brother Edwy at the place of battle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE FATE OF FEARGUS When Osbert fell, Feargus told his men to lift him and carry him with them, and they marched on, Feargus at their head.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading OF THE FATE OF FEARGUS When Osbert fell, Feargus told his men to lift him and carry him with them, and they marched on, Feargus at their head.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading OF THE FATE OF FEARGUS When Osbert fell, Feargus told his men to lift him and carry him with them, and they marched on, Feargus at their head.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OF THE FATE OF FEARGUS When Osbert fell, Feargus told his men to lift him and carry him with them, and they marched on, Feargus at their head.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And soon they drew nigh to the spot where three days since they were to have joined the king, but no sound of battle fell on their ears, though as they came nearer, through the mist of early morning, they espied the place where were the tents of the Northumbrians by the field of battle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading And soon they drew nigh to the spot where three days since they were to have joined the king, but no sound of battle fell on their ears, though as they came nearer, through the mist of early morning, they espied the place where were the tents of the Northumbrians by the field of battle.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading And so they marched on through the night, making all haste.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF THE FATE OF FEARGUS When Osbert fell, Feargus told his men to lift him and carry him with them, and they marched on, Feargus at their head.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading But few words did the lovers speak together, for the heart of Feargus was torn by a horrid dread and great grief, for he saw that he must lose all his worship in the sight of Penda.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading OF THE FATE OF FEARGUS When Osbert fell, Feargus told his men to lift him and carry him with them, and they marched on, Feargus at their head.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And Torfrida rode by his side, for the day was too far spent for her to reach her father’s camp; but Feargus sent a messenger saying that Torfrida should be delivered up to her brother Edwy at the place of battle.
Torfrida
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From this reading And Torfrida rode by his side, for the day was too far spent for her to reach her father’s camp; but Feargus sent a messenger saying that Torfrida should be delivered up to her brother Edwy at the place of battle.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading But few words did the lovers speak together, for the heart of Feargus was torn by a horrid dread and great grief, for he saw that he must lose all his worship in the sight of Penda.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And Torfrida rode by his side, for the day was too far spent for her to reach her father’s camp; but Feargus sent a messenger saying that Torfrida should be delivered up to her brother Edwy at the place of battle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And Torfrida rode by his side, for the day was too far spent for her to reach her father’s camp; but Feargus sent a messenger saying that Torfrida should be delivered up to her brother Edwy at the place of battle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And soon they drew nigh to the spot where three days since they were to have joined the king, but no sound of battle fell on their ears, though as they came nearer, through the mist of early morning, they espied the place where were the tents of the Northumbrians by the field of battle.
at the time that
From this reading OF THE FATE OF FEARGUS When Osbert fell, Feargus told his men to lift him and carry him with them, and they marched on, Feargus at their head.
in or at the place that
From this reading And soon they drew nigh to the spot where three days since they were to have joined the king, but no sound of battle fell on their ears, though as they came nearer, through the mist of early morning, they espied the place where were the tents of the Northumbrians by the field of battle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading OF THE FATE OF FEARGUS When Osbert fell, Feargus told his men to lift him and carry him with them, and they marched on, Feargus at their head.
the words that are spoken
From this reading But few words did the lovers speak together, for the heart of Feargus was torn by a horrid dread and great grief, for he saw that he must lose all his worship in the sight of Penda.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading But few words did the lovers speak together, for the heart of Feargus was torn by a horrid dread and great grief, for he saw that he must lose all his worship in the sight of Penda.
