used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once on a time, Asa Thor and Loki set out on a journey from Asgard to Jötunheim.
(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 They travelled all day, and in the evening they came to a countryman's house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Once on a time, Asa Thor and Loki set out on a journey from Asgard to Jötunheim.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
Asa
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From this reading Once on a time, Asa Thor and Loki set out on a journey from Asgard to Jötunheim.
AsgardnounUS /ˈɑːsɡɑːrd/
(Norse mythology) the heavenly dwelling of the Norse gods (the Aesir) and slain war heroes
From this reading Once on a time, Asa Thor and Loki set out on a journey from Asgard to Jötunheim.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They travelled in Thor's chariot, drawn by two milk-white goats.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They travelled all day, and in the evening they came to a countryman's house.
chariotnounUS /ˈtʃeriət/
a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading They travelled in Thor's chariot, drawn by two milk-white goats.
countryman's
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From this reading They travelled all day, and in the evening they came to a countryman's house.
cumbrousadjective
difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They travelled all day, and in the evening they came to a countryman's house.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading It was a poor, lonely place; but Thor descended from his chariot, and determined to pass the night there.
characterized by great determination
From this reading It was a poor, lonely place; but Thor descended from his chariot, and determined to pass the night there.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading They travelled in Thor's chariot, drawn by two milk-white goats.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading They travelled all day, and in the evening they came to a countryman's house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Once on a time, Asa Thor and Loki set out on a journey from Asgard to Jötunheim.
goatsnounUS /ɡoʊts/
plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading They travelled in Thor's chariot, drawn by two milk-white goats.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a poor, lonely place; but Thor descended from his chariot, and determined to pass the night there.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They travelled all day, and in the evening they came to a countryman's house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They travelled in Thor's chariot, drawn by two milk-white goats.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Once on a time, Asa Thor and Loki set out on a journey from Asgard to Jötunheim.
journeyingnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniɪŋ/
the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
Jötunheim
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From this reading Once on a time, Asa Thor and Loki set out on a journey from Asgard to Jötunheim.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
Lokinoun
(Norse mythology) trickster; god of discord and mischief; contrived death of Balder and was overcome by Thor
From this reading Once on a time, Asa Thor and Loki set out on a journey from Asgard to Jötunheim.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading It was a poor, lonely place; but Thor descended from his chariot, and determined to pass the night there.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
milk-whiteadjective
of a white the color of fresh milk
From this reading They travelled in Thor's chariot, drawn by two milk-white goats.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was a poor, lonely place; but Thor descended from his chariot, and determined to pass the night there.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Once on a time, Asa Thor and Loki set out on a journey from Asgard to Jötunheim.
on one occasion
From this reading Once on a time, Asa Thor and Loki set out on a journey from Asgard to Jötunheim.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Once on a time, Asa Thor and Loki set out on a journey from Asgard to Jötunheim.
go across or through
From this reading It was a poor, lonely place; but Thor descended from his chariot, and determined to pass the night there.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It was a poor, lonely place; but Thor descended from his chariot, and determined to pass the night there.
rumblingnounUS /ˈrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Once on a time, Asa Thor and Loki set out on a journey from Asgard to Jötunheim.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
sweeteradjectiveUS /ˈswiːtər/
comparative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was a poor, lonely place; but Thor descended from his chariot, and determined to pass the night there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They travelled in Thor's chariot, drawn by two milk-white goats.
ThornounUS /θɔːr/
(Norse mythology) god of thunder and rain and farming; pictured as wielding a hammer emblematic of the thunderbolt; identified with Teutonic Donar
From this reading Once on a time, Asa Thor and Loki set out on a journey from Asgard to Jötunheim.
Thor's
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From this reading They travelled in Thor's chariot, drawn by two milk-white goats.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Once on a time, Asa Thor and Loki set out on a journey from Asgard to Jötunheim.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Once on a time, Asa Thor and Loki set out on a journey from Asgard to Jötunheim.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading They travelled in Thor's chariot, drawn by two milk-white goats.
trembleverbUS /ˈtrembəl/
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They travelled in Thor's chariot, drawn by two milk-white goats.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
at the time that
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a somewhat cumbrous iron chariot, and the wheels made a rumbling noise as it moved, which sometimes startled the ladies of Asgard, and made them tremble; but Thor liked it, thought the noise sweeter than any music, and was never so happy as when he was journeying in it from one place to another.
