used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _KING SIGEBERT OF EAST ANGLIA, AND HEIDA THE PROPHETESS._ Sigebert, King of East Anglia, moved by what he has heard from a Christian priest, consults the Prophetess Heida.
affirmsverbUS /əˈfɜːrmz/
third-person singular of “affirm” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading In the doctrine he reports Heida recognises certain sacred traditions from the East, originally included in the Northern religion, and affirms that the new Faith is the fulfilment of the great Voluspa prophecy, the earliest record of that religion, which foretold the destruction both of the Odin-Gods and the Giant race, the restoration of all things, and the reign of Love.
(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 In the doctrine he reports Heida recognises certain sacred traditions from the East, originally included in the Northern religion, and affirms that the new Faith is the fulfilment of the great Voluspa prophecy, the earliest record of that religion, which foretold the destruction both of the Odin-Gods and the Giant race, the restoration of all things, and the reign of Love.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _KING SIGEBERT OF EAST ANGLIA, AND HEIDA THE PROPHETESS._ Sigebert, King of East Anglia, moved by what he has heard from a Christian priest, consults the Prophetess Heida.
ANGLIAnounUS /ˈæŋɡliə/
the Latin name for England
From this reading _KING SIGEBERT OF EAST ANGLIA, AND HEIDA THE PROPHETESS._ Sigebert, King of East Anglia, moved by what he has heard from a Christian priest, consults the Prophetess Heida.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In the doctrine he reports Heida recognises certain sacred traditions from the East, originally included in the Northern religion, and affirms that the new Faith is the fulfilment of the great Voluspa prophecy, the earliest record of that religion, which foretold the destruction both of the Odin-Gods and the Giant race, the restoration of all things, and the reign of Love.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading The wondrous guest was gone; Yet, seeing that his words were great and sage, Compassionate for the sorrowful state of man, Yet sparing not man's sin, their echoes lived Thrilling large chambers in the monarch's breast Silent for many a year.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Exiled in France The mystery of the Faith had reached his ear In word but not in power.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _KING SIGEBERT OF EAST ANGLIA, AND HEIDA THE PROPHETESS._ Sigebert, King of East Anglia, moved by what he has heard from a Christian priest, consults the Prophetess Heida.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In the doctrine he reports Heida recognises certain sacred traditions from the East, originally included in the Northern religion, and affirms that the new Faith is the fulfilment of the great Voluspa prophecy, the earliest record of that religion, which foretold the destruction both of the Odin-Gods and the Giant race, the restoration of all things, and the reign of Love.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading The wondrous guest was gone; Yet, seeing that his words were great and sage, Compassionate for the sorrowful state of man, Yet sparing not man's sin, their echoes lived Thrilling large chambers in the monarch's breast Silent for many a year.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading _KING SIGEBERT OF EAST ANGLIA, AND HEIDA THE PROPHETESS._ Sigebert, King of East Anglia, moved by what he has heard from a Christian priest, consults the Prophetess Heida.
CompassionateverbUS /kəmˈpæʃənət/
share the suffering of
From this reading The wondrous guest was gone; Yet, seeing that his words were great and sage, Compassionate for the sorrowful state of man, Yet sparing not man's sin, their echoes lived Thrilling large chambers in the monarch's breast Silent for many a year.
consultsverbUS /kənˈsʌlts/
third-person singular of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading _KING SIGEBERT OF EAST ANGLIA, AND HEIDA THE PROPHETESS._ Sigebert, King of East Anglia, moved by what he has heard from a Christian priest, consults the Prophetess Heida.
destructionnounUS /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading In the doctrine he reports Heida recognises certain sacred traditions from the East, originally included in the Northern religion, and affirms that the new Faith is the fulfilment of the great Voluspa prophecy, the earliest record of that religion, which foretold the destruction both of the Odin-Gods and the Giant race, the restoration of all things, and the reign of Love.
doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading In the doctrine he reports Heida recognises certain sacred traditions from the East, originally included in the Northern religion, and affirms that the new Faith is the fulfilment of the great Voluspa prophecy, the earliest record of that religion, which foretold the destruction both of the Odin-Gods and the Giant race, the restoration of all things, and the reign of Love.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Long time upon the late-closed door the King Kept his eyes fixed.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Exiled in France The mystery of the Faith had reached his ear In word but not in power.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading In the doctrine he reports Heida recognises certain sacred traditions from the East, originally included in the Northern religion, and affirms that the new Faith is the fulfilment of the great Voluspa prophecy, the earliest record of that religion, which foretold the destruction both of the Odin-Gods and the Giant race, the restoration of all things, and the reign of Love.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading _KING SIGEBERT OF EAST ANGLIA, AND HEIDA THE PROPHETESS._ Sigebert, King of East Anglia, moved by what he has heard from a Christian priest, consults the Prophetess Heida.
echoesnounUS /ˈekoʊz/
plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
From this reading The wondrous guest was gone; Yet, seeing that his words were great and sage, Compassionate for the sorrowful state of man, Yet sparing not man's sin, their echoes lived Thrilling large chambers in the monarch's breast Silent for many a year.
ExiledverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪld/
past form of “exile” — expel from a country
From this reading Exiled in France The mystery of the Faith had reached his ear In word but not in power.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Long time upon the late-closed door the King Kept his eyes fixed.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading In the doctrine he reports Heida recognises certain sacred traditions from the East, originally included in the Northern religion, and affirms that the new Faith is the fulfilment of the great Voluspa prophecy, the earliest record of that religion, which foretold the destruction both of the Odin-Gods and the Giant race, the restoration of all things, and the reign of Love.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Long time upon the late-closed door the King Kept his eyes fixed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The wondrous guest was gone; Yet, seeing that his words were great and sage, Compassionate for the sorrowful state of man, Yet sparing not man's sin, their echoes lived Thrilling large chambers in the monarch's breast Silent for many a year.
foretoldverbUS /fɔːrˈtoʊld/
inflected form of “foretell” — foreshadow or presage
From this reading In the doctrine he reports Heida recognises certain sacred traditions from the East, originally included in the Northern religion, and affirms that the new Faith is the fulfilment of the great Voluspa prophecy, the earliest record of that religion, which foretold the destruction both of the Odin-Gods and the Giant race, the restoration of all things, and the reign of Love.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Exiled in France The mystery of the Faith had reached his ear In word but not in power.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _KING SIGEBERT OF EAST ANGLIA, AND HEIDA THE PROPHETESS._ Sigebert, King of East Anglia, moved by what he has heard from a Christian priest, consults the Prophetess Heida.
fulfilmentnoun
a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
From this reading In the doctrine he reports Heida recognises certain sacred traditions from the East, originally included in the Northern religion, and affirms that the new Faith is the fulfilment of the great Voluspa prophecy, the earliest record of that religion, which foretold the destruction both of the Odin-Gods and the Giant race, the restoration of all things, and the reign of Love.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading In the doctrine he reports Heida recognises certain sacred traditions from the East, originally included in the Northern religion, and affirms that the new Faith is the fulfilment of the great Voluspa prophecy, the earliest record of that religion, which foretold the destruction both of the Odin-Gods and the Giant race, the restoration of all things, and the reign of Love.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The wondrous guest was gone; Yet, seeing that his words were great and sage, Compassionate for the sorrowful state of man, Yet sparing not man's sin, their echoes lived Thrilling large chambers in the monarch's breast Silent for many a year.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In the doctrine he reports Heida recognises certain sacred traditions from the East, originally included in the Northern religion, and affirms that the new Faith is the fulfilment of the great Voluspa prophecy, the earliest record of that religion, which foretold the destruction both of the Odin-Gods and the Giant race, the restoration of all things, and the reign of Love.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The wondrous guest was gone; Yet, seeing that his words were great and sage, Compassionate for the sorrowful state of man, Yet sparing not man's sin, their echoes lived Thrilling large chambers in the monarch's breast Silent for many a year.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Exiled in France The mystery of the Faith had reached his ear In word but not in power.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _KING SIGEBERT OF EAST ANGLIA, AND HEIDA THE PROPHETESS._ Sigebert, King of East Anglia, moved by what he has heard from a Christian priest, consults the Prophetess Heida.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _KING SIGEBERT OF EAST ANGLIA, AND HEIDA THE PROPHETESS._ Sigebert, King of East Anglia, moved by what he has heard from a Christian priest, consults the Prophetess Heida.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading _KING SIGEBERT OF EAST ANGLIA, AND HEIDA THE PROPHETESS._ Sigebert, King of East Anglia, moved by what he has heard from a Christian priest, consults the Prophetess Heida.
HEIDA
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From this reading _KING SIGEBERT OF EAST ANGLIA, AND HEIDA THE PROPHETESS._ Sigebert, King of East Anglia, moved by what he has heard from a Christian priest, consults the Prophetess Heida.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Long time upon the late-closed door the King Kept his eyes fixed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the doctrine he reports Heida recognises certain sacred traditions from the East, originally included in the Northern religion, and affirms that the new Faith is the fulfilment of the great Voluspa prophecy, the earliest record of that religion, which foretold the destruction both of the Odin-Gods and the Giant race, the restoration of all things, and the reign of Love.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading In the doctrine he reports Heida recognises certain sacred traditions from the East, originally included in the Northern religion, and affirms that the new Faith is the fulfilment of the great Voluspa prophecy, the earliest record of that religion, which foretold the destruction both of the Odin-Gods and the Giant race, the restoration of all things, and the reign of Love.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the doctrine he reports Heida recognises certain sacred traditions from the East, originally included in the Northern religion, and affirms that the new Faith is the fulfilment of the great Voluspa prophecy, the earliest record of that religion, which foretold the destruction both of the Odin-Gods and the Giant race, the restoration of all things, and the reign of Love.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Long time upon the late-closed door the King Kept his eyes fixed.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading _KING SIGEBERT OF EAST ANGLIA, AND HEIDA THE PROPHETESS._ Sigebert, King of East Anglia, moved by what he has heard from a Christian priest, consults the Prophetess Heida.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The wondrous guest was gone; Yet, seeing that his words were great and sage, Compassionate for the sorrowful state of man, Yet sparing not man's sin, their echoes lived Thrilling large chambers in the monarch's breast Silent for many a year.
late-closed
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From this reading Long time upon the late-closed door the King Kept his eyes fixed.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The wondrous guest was gone; Yet, seeing that his words were great and sage, Compassionate for the sorrowful state of man, Yet sparing not man's sin, their echoes lived Thrilling large chambers in the monarch's breast Silent for many a year.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Long time upon the late-closed door the King Kept his eyes fixed.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In the doctrine he reports Heida recognises certain sacred traditions from the East, originally included in the Northern religion, and affirms that the new Faith is the fulfilment of the great Voluspa prophecy, the earliest record of that religion, which foretold the destruction both of the Odin-Gods and the Giant race, the restoration of all things, and the reign of Love.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The wondrous guest was gone; Yet, seeing that his words were great and sage, Compassionate for the sorrowful state of man, Yet sparing not man's sin, their echoes lived Thrilling large chambers in the monarch's breast Silent for many a year.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The wondrous guest was gone; Yet, seeing that his words were great and sage, Compassionate for the sorrowful state of man, Yet sparing not man's sin, their echoes lived Thrilling large chambers in the monarch's breast Silent for many a year.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The wondrous guest was gone; Yet, seeing that his words were great and sage, Compassionate for the sorrowful state of man, Yet sparing not man's sin, their echoes lived Thrilling large chambers in the monarch's breast Silent for many a year.
monarch'snounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrks/
possessive form of “monarch” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading The wondrous guest was gone; Yet, seeing that his words were great and sage, Compassionate for the sorrowful state of man, Yet sparing not man's sin, their echoes lived Thrilling large chambers in the monarch's breast Silent for many a year.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading _KING SIGEBERT OF EAST ANGLIA, AND HEIDA THE PROPHETESS._ Sigebert, King of East Anglia, moved by what he has heard from a Christian priest, consults the Prophetess Heida.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Exiled in France The mystery of the Faith had reached his ear In word but not in power.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In the doctrine he reports Heida recognises certain sacred traditions from the East, originally included in the Northern religion, and affirms that the new Faith is the fulfilment of the great Voluspa prophecy, the earliest record of that religion, which foretold the destruction both of the Odin-Gods and the Giant race, the restoration of all things, and the reign of Love.
NorthernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading In the doctrine he reports Heida recognises certain sacred traditions from the East, originally included in the Northern religion, and affirms that the new Faith is the fulfilment of the great Voluspa prophecy, the earliest record of that religion, which foretold the destruction both of the Odin-Gods and the Giant race, the restoration of all things, and the reign of Love.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The wondrous guest was gone; Yet, seeing that his words were great and sage, Compassionate for the sorrowful state of man, Yet sparing not man's sin, their echoes lived Thrilling large chambers in the monarch's breast Silent for many a year.
Odin-Gods
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From this reading In the doctrine he reports Heida recognises certain sacred traditions from the East, originally included in the Northern religion, and affirms that the new Faith is the fulfilment of the great Voluspa prophecy, the earliest record of that religion, which foretold the destruction both of the Odin-Gods and the Giant race, the restoration of all things, and the reign of Love.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _KING SIGEBERT OF EAST ANGLIA, AND HEIDA THE PROPHETESS._ Sigebert, King of East Anglia, moved by what he has heard from a Christian priest, consults the Prophetess Heida.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading In the doctrine he reports Heida recognises certain sacred traditions from the East, originally included in the Northern religion, and affirms that the new Faith is the fulfilment of the great Voluspa prophecy, the earliest record of that religion, which foretold the destruction both of the Odin-Gods and the Giant race, the restoration of all things, and the reign of Love.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Exiled in France The mystery of the Faith had reached his ear In word but not in power.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading _KING SIGEBERT OF EAST ANGLIA, AND HEIDA THE PROPHETESS._ Sigebert, King of East Anglia, moved by what he has heard from a Christian priest, consults the Prophetess Heida.
prophecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading In the doctrine he reports Heida recognises certain sacred traditions from the East, originally included in the Northern religion, and affirms that the new Faith is the fulfilment of the great Voluspa prophecy, the earliest record of that religion, which foretold the destruction both of the Odin-Gods and the Giant race, the restoration of all things, and the reign of Love.
PROPHETESSnounUS /ˈprɑːfətəs/
a woman prophet
From this reading _KING SIGEBERT OF EAST ANGLIA, AND HEIDA THE PROPHETESS._ Sigebert, King of East Anglia, moved by what he has heard from a Christian priest, consults the Prophetess Heida.
any competition
From this reading In the doctrine he reports Heida recognises certain sacred traditions from the East, originally included in the Northern religion, and affirms that the new Faith is the fulfilment of the great Voluspa prophecy, the earliest record of that religion, which foretold the destruction both of the Odin-Gods and the Giant race, the restoration of all things, and the reign of Love.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Exiled in France The mystery of the Faith had reached his ear In word but not in power.
recognisesverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪz/
third-person singular of “recognise” — show approval or appreciation of
From this reading In the doctrine he reports Heida recognises certain sacred traditions from the East, originally included in the Northern religion, and affirms that the new Faith is the fulfilment of the great Voluspa prophecy, the earliest record of that religion, which foretold the destruction both of the Odin-Gods and the Giant race, the restoration of all things, and the reign of Love.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading In the doctrine he reports Heida recognises certain sacred traditions from the East, originally included in the Northern religion, and affirms that the new Faith is the fulfilment of the great Voluspa prophecy, the earliest record of that religion, which foretold the destruction both of the Odin-Gods and the Giant race, the restoration of all things, and the reign of Love.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading In the doctrine he reports Heida recognises certain sacred traditions from the East, originally included in the Northern religion, and affirms that the new Faith is the fulfilment of the great Voluspa prophecy, the earliest record of that religion, which foretold the destruction both of the Odin-Gods and the Giant race, the restoration of all things, and the reign of Love.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading In the doctrine he reports Heida recognises certain sacred traditions from the East, originally included in the Northern religion, and affirms that the new Faith is the fulfilment of the great Voluspa prophecy, the earliest record of that religion, which foretold the destruction both of the Odin-Gods and the Giant race, the restoration of all things, and the reign of Love.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading In the doctrine he reports Heida recognises certain sacred traditions from the East, originally included in the Northern religion, and affirms that the new Faith is the fulfilment of the great Voluspa prophecy, the earliest record of that religion, which foretold the destruction both of the Odin-Gods and the Giant race, the restoration of all things, and the reign of Love.
restorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading In the doctrine he reports Heida recognises certain sacred traditions from the East, originally included in the Northern religion, and affirms that the new Faith is the fulfilment of the great Voluspa prophecy, the earliest record of that religion, which foretold the destruction both of the Odin-Gods and the Giant race, the restoration of all things, and the reign of Love.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading In the doctrine he reports Heida recognises certain sacred traditions from the East, originally included in the Northern religion, and affirms that the new Faith is the fulfilment of the great Voluspa prophecy, the earliest record of that religion, which foretold the destruction both of the Odin-Gods and the Giant race, the restoration of all things, and the reign of Love.
sagenounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading The wondrous guest was gone; Yet, seeing that his words were great and sage, Compassionate for the sorrowful state of man, Yet sparing not man's sin, their echoes lived Thrilling large chambers in the monarch's breast Silent for many a year.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The wondrous guest was gone; Yet, seeing that his words were great and sage, Compassionate for the sorrowful state of man, Yet sparing not man's sin, their echoes lived Thrilling large chambers in the monarch's breast Silent for many a year.
SIGEBERT
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From this reading _KING SIGEBERT OF EAST ANGLIA, AND HEIDA THE PROPHETESS._ Sigebert, King of East Anglia, moved by what he has heard from a Christian priest, consults the Prophetess Heida.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The wondrous guest was gone; Yet, seeing that his words were great and sage, Compassionate for the sorrowful state of man, Yet sparing not man's sin, their echoes lived Thrilling large chambers in the monarch's breast Silent for many a year.
estrangement from god
From this reading The wondrous guest was gone; Yet, seeing that his words were great and sage, Compassionate for the sorrowful state of man, Yet sparing not man's sin, their echoes lived Thrilling large chambers in the monarch's breast Silent for many a year.
sorrowfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
From this reading The wondrous guest was gone; Yet, seeing that his words were great and sage, Compassionate for the sorrowful state of man, Yet sparing not man's sin, their echoes lived Thrilling large chambers in the monarch's breast Silent for many a year.
sparingadjectiveUS /ˈsperɪŋ/
avoiding waste
From this reading The wondrous guest was gone; Yet, seeing that his words were great and sage, Compassionate for the sorrowful state of man, Yet sparing not man's sin, their echoes lived Thrilling large chambers in the monarch's breast Silent for many a year.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The wondrous guest was gone; Yet, seeing that his words were great and sage, Compassionate for the sorrowful state of man, Yet sparing not man's sin, their echoes lived Thrilling large chambers in the monarch's breast Silent for many a year.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the doctrine he reports Heida recognises certain sacred traditions from the East, originally included in the Northern religion, and affirms that the new Faith is the fulfilment of the great Voluspa prophecy, the earliest record of that religion, which foretold the destruction both of the Odin-Gods and the Giant race, the restoration of all things, and the reign of Love.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _KING SIGEBERT OF EAST ANGLIA, AND HEIDA THE PROPHETESS._ Sigebert, King of East Anglia, moved by what he has heard from a Christian priest, consults the Prophetess Heida.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The wondrous guest was gone; Yet, seeing that his words were great and sage, Compassionate for the sorrowful state of man, Yet sparing not man's sin, their echoes lived Thrilling large chambers in the monarch's breast Silent for many a year.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In the doctrine he reports Heida recognises certain sacred traditions from the East, originally included in the Northern religion, and affirms that the new Faith is the fulfilment of the great Voluspa prophecy, the earliest record of that religion, which foretold the destruction both of the Odin-Gods and the Giant race, the restoration of all things, and the reign of Love.
ThrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading The wondrous guest was gone; Yet, seeing that his words were great and sage, Compassionate for the sorrowful state of man, Yet sparing not man's sin, their echoes lived Thrilling large chambers in the monarch's breast Silent for many a year.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Long time upon the late-closed door the King Kept his eyes fixed.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading In the doctrine he reports Heida recognises certain sacred traditions from the East, originally included in the Northern religion, and affirms that the new Faith is the fulfilment of the great Voluspa prophecy, the earliest record of that religion, which foretold the destruction both of the Odin-Gods and the Giant race, the restoration of all things, and the reign of Love.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Long time upon the late-closed door the King Kept his eyes fixed.
Voluspa
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From this reading In the doctrine he reports Heida recognises certain sacred traditions from the East, originally included in the Northern religion, and affirms that the new Faith is the fulfilment of the great Voluspa prophecy, the earliest record of that religion, which foretold the destruction both of the Odin-Gods and the Giant race, the restoration of all things, and the reign of Love.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wondrous guest was gone; Yet, seeing that his words were great and sage, Compassionate for the sorrowful state of man, Yet sparing not man's sin, their echoes lived Thrilling large chambers in the monarch's breast Silent for many a year.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The wondrous guest was gone; Yet, seeing that his words were great and sage, Compassionate for the sorrowful state of man, Yet sparing not man's sin, their echoes lived Thrilling large chambers in the monarch's breast Silent for many a year.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _KING SIGEBERT OF EAST ANGLIA, AND HEIDA THE PROPHETESS._ Sigebert, King of East Anglia, moved by what he has heard from a Christian priest, consults the Prophetess Heida.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the doctrine he reports Heida recognises certain sacred traditions from the East, originally included in the Northern religion, and affirms that the new Faith is the fulfilment of the great Voluspa prophecy, the earliest record of that religion, which foretold the destruction both of the Odin-Gods and the Giant race, the restoration of all things, and the reign of Love.
wondrousadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndrəs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The wondrous guest was gone; Yet, seeing that his words were great and sage, Compassionate for the sorrowful state of man, Yet sparing not man's sin, their echoes lived Thrilling large chambers in the monarch's breast Silent for many a year.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Exiled in France The mystery of the Faith had reached his ear In word but not in power.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The wondrous guest was gone; Yet, seeing that his words were great and sage, Compassionate for the sorrowful state of man, Yet sparing not man's sin, their echoes lived Thrilling large chambers in the monarch's breast Silent for many a year.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The wondrous guest was gone; Yet, seeing that his words were great and sage, Compassionate for the sorrowful state of man, Yet sparing not man's sin, their echoes lived Thrilling large chambers in the monarch's breast Silent for many a year.
but in spite of that
From this reading The wondrous guest was gone; Yet, seeing that his words were great and sage, Compassionate for the sorrowful state of man, Yet sparing not man's sin, their echoes lived Thrilling large chambers in the monarch's breast Silent for many a year.
