used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now upon a day it happened that Odin sat silent by the Well of Urd, and in the evening he mounted Air Throne with a troubled mind.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading On this evening, a tear, the fate-sisters' gift, swam across his vision, and--behold, is that an answering tear which he sees down there in Dwarf Home, large, luminous, golden, in the dark heart of the earth?
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Now upon a day it happened that Odin sat silent by the Well of Urd, and in the evening he mounted Air Throne with a troubled mind.
Allfather
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From this reading Allfather could see into Dwarf Home from his high place, as well as over man's world; his keen eye pierced, also, the mountains and darkness of Jötunheim.
in addition
From this reading Allfather could see into Dwarf Home from his high place, as well as over man's world; his keen eye pierced, also, the mountains and darkness of Jötunheim.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On this evening, a tear, the fate-sisters' gift, swam across his vision, and--behold, is that an answering tear which he sees down there in Dwarf Home, large, luminous, golden, in the dark heart of the earth?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now upon a day it happened that Odin sat silent by the Well of Urd, and in the evening he mounted Air Throne with a troubled mind.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading On this evening, a tear, the fate-sisters' gift, swam across his vision, and--behold, is that an answering tear which he sees down there in Dwarf Home, large, luminous, golden, in the dark heart of the earth?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Allfather could see into Dwarf Home from his high place, as well as over man's world; his keen eye pierced, also, the mountains and darkness of Jötunheim.
see with attention
From this reading On this evening, a tear, the fate-sisters' gift, swam across his vision, and--behold, is that an answering tear which he sees down there in Dwarf Home, large, luminous, golden, in the dark heart of the earth?
next to; at the side of
From this reading Fialar and Galar, the cunning dwarfs who had killed Kvasir, were kneeling beside the tear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Now upon a day it happened that Odin sat silent by the Well of Urd, and in the evening he mounted Air Throne with a troubled mind.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Can dwarfs weep?" exclaimed Allfather, surprised as he looked a second and a third time, and went on looking.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Allfather could see into Dwarf Home from his high place, as well as over man's world; his keen eye pierced, also, the mountains and darkness of Jötunheim.
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading Fialar and Galar, the cunning dwarfs who had killed Kvasir, were kneeling beside the tear.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading On this evening, a tear, the fate-sisters' gift, swam across his vision, and--behold, is that an answering tear which he sees down there in Dwarf Home, large, luminous, golden, in the dark heart of the earth?
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Allfather could see into Dwarf Home from his high place, as well as over man's world; his keen eye pierced, also, the mountains and darkness of Jötunheim.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Now upon a day it happened that Odin sat silent by the Well of Urd, and in the evening he mounted Air Throne with a troubled mind.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On this evening, a tear, the fate-sisters' gift, swam across his vision, and--behold, is that an answering tear which he sees down there in Dwarf Home, large, luminous, golden, in the dark heart of the earth?
DwarfnounUS /dwɔːrf/
a person who is markedly small
From this reading Allfather could see into Dwarf Home from his high place, as well as over man's world; his keen eye pierced, also, the mountains and darkness of Jötunheim.
dwarfsnounUS /dwɔːrfs/
plural of “dwarf” — a person who is markedly small
From this reading "Can dwarfs weep?" exclaimed Allfather, surprised as he looked a second and a third time, and went on looking.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading On this evening, a tear, the fate-sisters' gift, swam across his vision, and--behold, is that an answering tear which he sees down there in Dwarf Home, large, luminous, golden, in the dark heart of the earth?
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Now upon a day it happened that Odin sat silent by the Well of Urd, and in the evening he mounted Air Throne with a troubled mind.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Can dwarfs weep?" exclaimed Allfather, surprised as he looked a second and a third time, and went on looking.
the organ of sight
From this reading Allfather could see into Dwarf Home from his high place, as well as over man's world; his keen eye pierced, also, the mountains and darkness of Jötunheim.
fate-sisters
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From this reading On this evening, a tear, the fate-sisters' gift, swam across his vision, and--behold, is that an answering tear which he sees down there in Dwarf Home, large, luminous, golden, in the dark heart of the earth?
Fialar
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From this reading Fialar and Galar, the cunning dwarfs who had killed Kvasir, were kneeling beside the tear.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Allfather could see into Dwarf Home from his high place, as well as over man's world; his keen eye pierced, also, the mountains and darkness of Jötunheim.
Galar
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From this reading Fialar and Galar, the cunning dwarfs who had killed Kvasir, were kneeling beside the tear.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading On this evening, a tear, the fate-sisters' gift, swam across his vision, and--behold, is that an answering tear which he sees down there in Dwarf Home, large, luminous, golden, in the dark heart of the earth?
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading On this evening, a tear, the fate-sisters' gift, swam across his vision, and--behold, is that an answering tear which he sees down there in Dwarf Home, large, luminous, golden, in the dark heart of the earth?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fialar and Galar, the cunning dwarfs who had killed Kvasir, were kneeling beside the tear.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Now upon a day it happened that Odin sat silent by the Well of Urd, and in the evening he mounted Air Throne with a troubled mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now upon a day it happened that Odin sat silent by the Well of Urd, and in the evening he mounted Air Throne with a troubled mind.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading On this evening, a tear, the fate-sisters' gift, swam across his vision, and--behold, is that an answering tear which he sees down there in Dwarf Home, large, luminous, golden, in the dark heart of the earth?
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Allfather could see into Dwarf Home from his high place, as well as over man's world; his keen eye pierced, also, the mountains and darkness of Jötunheim.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Allfather could see into Dwarf Home from his high place, as well as over man's world; his keen eye pierced, also, the mountains and darkness of Jötunheim.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Allfather could see into Dwarf Home from his high place, as well as over man's world; his keen eye pierced, also, the mountains and darkness of Jötunheim.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now upon a day it happened that Odin sat silent by the Well of Urd, and in the evening he mounted Air Throne with a troubled mind.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Allfather could see into Dwarf Home from his high place, as well as over man's world; his keen eye pierced, also, the mountains and darkness of Jötunheim.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On this evening, a tear, the fate-sisters' gift, swam across his vision, and--behold, is that an answering tear which he sees down there in Dwarf Home, large, luminous, golden, in the dark heart of the earth?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now upon a day it happened that Odin sat silent by the Well of Urd, and in the evening he mounted Air Throne with a troubled mind.
Jötunheim
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From this reading Allfather could see into Dwarf Home from his high place, as well as over man's world; his keen eye pierced, also, the mountains and darkness of Jötunheim.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Allfather could see into Dwarf Home from his high place, as well as over man's world; his keen eye pierced, also, the mountains and darkness of Jötunheim.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Fialar and Galar, the cunning dwarfs who had killed Kvasir, were kneeling beside the tear.
kneelingnounUS /ˈniːlɪŋ/
supporting yourself on your knees
From this reading Fialar and Galar, the cunning dwarfs who had killed Kvasir, were kneeling beside the tear.
Kvasir
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From this reading Fialar and Galar, the cunning dwarfs who had killed Kvasir, were kneeling beside the tear.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On this evening, a tear, the fate-sisters' gift, swam across his vision, and--behold, is that an answering tear which he sees down there in Dwarf Home, large, luminous, golden, in the dark heart of the earth?
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Can dwarfs weep?" exclaimed Allfather, surprised as he looked a second and a third time, and went on looking.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Can dwarfs weep?" exclaimed Allfather, surprised as he looked a second and a third time, and went on looking.
luminousadjectiveUS /ˈluːmənəs/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading On this evening, a tear, the fate-sisters' gift, swam across his vision, and--behold, is that an answering tear which he sees down there in Dwarf Home, large, luminous, golden, in the dark heart of the earth?
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Allfather could see into Dwarf Home from his high place, as well as over man's world; his keen eye pierced, also, the mountains and darkness of Jötunheim.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Now upon a day it happened that Odin sat silent by the Well of Urd, and in the evening he mounted Air Throne with a troubled mind.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Allfather could see into Dwarf Home from his high place, as well as over man's world; his keen eye pierced, also, the mountains and darkness of Jötunheim.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Now upon a day it happened that Odin sat silent by the Well of Urd, and in the evening he mounted Air Throne with a troubled mind.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now upon a day it happened that Odin sat silent by the Well of Urd, and in the evening he mounted Air Throne with a troubled mind.
OdinnounUS /ˈoʊdən/
(Norse mythology) ruler of the Aesir; supreme god of war and poetry and knowledge and wisdom (for which he gave an eye) and husband of Frigg; identified with the Teutonic Wotan
From this reading Now upon a day it happened that Odin sat silent by the Well of Urd, and in the evening he mounted Air Throne with a troubled mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now upon a day it happened that Odin sat silent by the Well of Urd, and in the evening he mounted Air Throne with a troubled mind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this evening, a tear, the fate-sisters' gift, swam across his vision, and--behold, is that an answering tear which he sees down there in Dwarf Home, large, luminous, golden, in the dark heart of the earth?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Allfather could see into Dwarf Home from his high place, as well as over man's world; his keen eye pierced, also, the mountains and darkness of Jötunheim.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading Allfather could see into Dwarf Home from his high place, as well as over man's world; his keen eye pierced, also, the mountains and darkness of Jötunheim.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Allfather could see into Dwarf Home from his high place, as well as over man's world; his keen eye pierced, also, the mountains and darkness of Jötunheim.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Now upon a day it happened that Odin sat silent by the Well of Urd, and in the evening he mounted Air Throne with a troubled mind.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "Can dwarfs weep?" exclaimed Allfather, surprised as he looked a second and a third time, and went on looking.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Allfather could see into Dwarf Home from his high place, as well as over man's world; his keen eye pierced, also, the mountains and darkness of Jötunheim.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading On this evening, a tear, the fate-sisters' gift, swam across his vision, and--behold, is that an answering tear which he sees down there in Dwarf Home, large, luminous, golden, in the dark heart of the earth?
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Now upon a day it happened that Odin sat silent by the Well of Urd, and in the evening he mounted Air Throne with a troubled mind.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "Can dwarfs weep?" exclaimed Allfather, surprised as he looked a second and a third time, and went on looking.
swamverbUS /swæm/
inflected form of “swim” — travel through water
From this reading On this evening, a tear, the fate-sisters' gift, swam across his vision, and--behold, is that an answering tear which he sees down there in Dwarf Home, large, luminous, golden, in the dark heart of the earth?
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading On this evening, a tear, the fate-sisters' gift, swam across his vision, and--behold, is that an answering tear which he sees down there in Dwarf Home, large, luminous, golden, in the dark heart of the earth?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now upon a day it happened that Odin sat silent by the Well of Urd, and in the evening he mounted Air Throne with a troubled mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now upon a day it happened that Odin sat silent by the Well of Urd, and in the evening he mounted Air Throne with a troubled mind.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On this evening, a tear, the fate-sisters' gift, swam across his vision, and--behold, is that an answering tear which he sees down there in Dwarf Home, large, luminous, golden, in the dark heart of the earth?
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading "Can dwarfs weep?" exclaimed Allfather, surprised as he looked a second and a third time, and went on looking.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this evening, a tear, the fate-sisters' gift, swam across his vision, and--behold, is that an answering tear which he sees down there in Dwarf Home, large, luminous, golden, in the dark heart of the earth?
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading Now upon a day it happened that Odin sat silent by the Well of Urd, and in the evening he mounted Air Throne with a troubled mind.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Can dwarfs weep?" exclaimed Allfather, surprised as he looked a second and a third time, and went on looking.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Now upon a day it happened that Odin sat silent by the Well of Urd, and in the evening he mounted Air Throne with a troubled mind.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Now upon a day it happened that Odin sat silent by the Well of Urd, and in the evening he mounted Air Throne with a troubled mind.
Urdnoun
goddess of fate: a giantess who personified the past
From this reading Now upon a day it happened that Odin sat silent by the Well of Urd, and in the evening he mounted Air Throne with a troubled mind.
a vivid mental image
From this reading On this evening, a tear, the fate-sisters' gift, swam across his vision, and--behold, is that an answering tear which he sees down there in Dwarf Home, large, luminous, golden, in the dark heart of the earth?
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading "Can dwarfs weep?" exclaimed Allfather, surprised as he looked a second and a third time, and went on looking.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Now upon a day it happened that Odin sat silent by the Well of Urd, and in the evening he mounted Air Throne with a troubled mind.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Can dwarfs weep?" exclaimed Allfather, surprised as he looked a second and a third time, and went on looking.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fialar and Galar, the cunning dwarfs who had killed Kvasir, were kneeling beside the tear.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On this evening, a tear, the fate-sisters' gift, swam across his vision, and--behold, is that an answering tear which he sees down there in Dwarf Home, large, luminous, golden, in the dark heart of the earth?
which person or people
From this reading Fialar and Galar, the cunning dwarfs who had killed Kvasir, were kneeling beside the tear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now upon a day it happened that Odin sat silent by the Well of Urd, and in the evening he mounted Air Throne with a troubled mind.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Allfather could see into Dwarf Home from his high place, as well as over man's world; his keen eye pierced, also, the mountains and darkness of Jötunheim.
