used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Loki walked about with as grave a face, and asked as many questions, as any one else; but he had a secret fear that became stronger every day, that now, at last, the consequence of his evil ways would find him out.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Loki walked about with as grave a face, and asked as many questions, as any one else; but he had a secret fear that became stronger every day, that now, at last, the consequence of his evil ways would find him out.
(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 met, and looked at each other, and turned away sighing; each saw that some strange change was creeping over all the others, and none liked to be the first to speak of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When it was known that Idūna had disappeared from her grove, there were many sorrowful faces in Asgard, and anxious voices were heard inquiring for her.
eagerly desirous
From this reading When it was known that Idūna had disappeared from her grove, there were many sorrowful faces in Asgard, and anxious voices were heard inquiring for her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Loki walked about with as grave a face, and asked as many questions, as any one else; but he had a secret fear that became stronger every day, that now, at last, the consequence of his evil ways would find him out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Loki walked about with as grave a face, and asked as many questions, as any one else; but he had a secret fear that became stronger every day, that now, at last, the consequence of his evil ways would find him out.
AsgardnounUS /ˈɑːsɡɑːrd/
(Norse mythology) the heavenly dwelling of the Norse gods (the Aesir) and slain war heroes
From this reading When it was known that Idūna had disappeared from her grove, there were many sorrowful faces in Asgard, and anxious voices were heard inquiring for her.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Loki walked about with as grave a face, and asked as many questions, as any one else; but he had a secret fear that became stronger every day, that now, at last, the consequence of his evil ways would find him out.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Loki walked about with as grave a face, and asked as many questions, as any one else; but he had a secret fear that became stronger every day, that now, at last, the consequence of his evil ways would find him out.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Days passed on, and the looks of care, instead of wearing away, deepened on the faces of the Æsir.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They met, and looked at each other, and turned away sighing; each saw that some strange change was creeping over all the others, and none liked to be the first to speak of it.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Loki walked about with as grave a face, and asked as many questions, as any one else; but he had a secret fear that became stronger every day, that now, at last, the consequence of his evil ways would find him out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Loki walked about with as grave a face, and asked as many questions, as any one else; but he had a secret fear that became stronger every day, that now, at last, the consequence of his evil ways would find him out.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It came on very gradually--a little change every day, and no day ever passing without the change.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Days passed on, and the looks of care, instead of wearing away, deepened on the faces of the Æsir.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading They met, and looked at each other, and turned away sighing; each saw that some strange change was creeping over all the others, and none liked to be the first to speak of it.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Loki walked about with as grave a face, and asked as many questions, as any one else; but he had a secret fear that became stronger every day, that now, at last, the consequence of his evil ways would find him out.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading They met, and looked at each other, and turned away sighing; each saw that some strange change was creeping over all the others, and none liked to be the first to speak of it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Loki walked about with as grave a face, and asked as many questions, as any one else; but he had a secret fear that became stronger every day, that now, at last, the consequence of his evil ways would find him out.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Days passed on, and the looks of care, instead of wearing away, deepened on the faces of the Æsir.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading Days passed on, and the looks of care, instead of wearing away, deepened on the faces of the Æsir.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading When it was known that Idūna had disappeared from her grove, there were many sorrowful faces in Asgard, and anxious voices were heard inquiring for her.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They met, and looked at each other, and turned away sighing; each saw that some strange change was creeping over all the others, and none liked to be the first to speak of it.
else
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From this reading Loki walked about with as grave a face, and asked as many questions, as any one else; but he had a secret fear that became stronger every day, that now, at last, the consequence of his evil ways would find him out.
at any time
From this reading It came on very gradually--a little change every day, and no day ever passing without the change.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Loki walked about with as grave a face, and asked as many questions, as any one else; but he had a secret fear that became stronger every day, that now, at last, the consequence of his evil ways would find him out.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Loki walked about with as grave a face, and asked as many questions, as any one else; but he had a secret fear that became stronger every day, that now, at last, the consequence of his evil ways would find him out.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Loki walked about with as grave a face, and asked as many questions, as any one else; but he had a secret fear that became stronger every day, that now, at last, the consequence of his evil ways would find him out.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When it was known that Idūna had disappeared from her grove, there were many sorrowful faces in Asgard, and anxious voices were heard inquiring for her.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Loki walked about with as grave a face, and asked as many questions, as any one else; but he had a secret fear that became stronger every day, that now, at last, the consequence of his evil ways would find him out.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Loki walked about with as grave a face, and asked as many questions, as any one else; but he had a secret fear that became stronger every day, that now, at last, the consequence of his evil ways would find him out.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading They met, and looked at each other, and turned away sighing; each saw that some strange change was creeping over all the others, and none liked to be the first to speak of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When it was known that Idūna had disappeared from her grove, there were many sorrowful faces in Asgard, and anxious voices were heard inquiring for her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When it was known that Idūna had disappeared from her grove, there were many sorrowful faces in Asgard, and anxious voices were heard inquiring for her.
in a gradual manner
From this reading It came on very gradually--a little change every day, and no day ever passing without the change.
death of a person
From this reading Loki walked about with as grave a face, and asked as many questions, as any one else; but he had a secret fear that became stronger every day, that now, at last, the consequence of his evil ways would find him out.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading When it was known that Idūna had disappeared from her grove, there were many sorrowful faces in Asgard, and anxious voices were heard inquiring for her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When it was known that Idūna had disappeared from her grove, there were many sorrowful faces in Asgard, and anxious voices were heard inquiring for her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Loki walked about with as grave a face, and asked as many questions, as any one else; but he had a secret fear that became stronger every day, that now, at last, the consequence of his evil ways would find him out.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When it was known that Idūna had disappeared from her grove, there were many sorrowful faces in Asgard, and anxious voices were heard inquiring for her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When it was known that Idūna had disappeared from her grove, there were many sorrowful faces in Asgard, and anxious voices were heard inquiring for her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Loki walked about with as grave a face, and asked as many questions, as any one else; but he had a secret fear that became stronger every day, that now, at last, the consequence of his evil ways would find him out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Loki walked about with as grave a face, and asked as many questions, as any one else; but he had a secret fear that became stronger every day, that now, at last, the consequence of his evil ways would find him out.
Idūna
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From this reading When it was known that Idūna had disappeared from her grove, there were many sorrowful faces in Asgard, and anxious voices were heard inquiring for her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When it was known that Idūna had disappeared from her grove, there were many sorrowful faces in Asgard, and anxious voices were heard inquiring for her.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading When it was known that Idūna had disappeared from her grove, there were many sorrowful faces in Asgard, and anxious voices were heard inquiring for her.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Days passed on, and the looks of care, instead of wearing away, deepened on the faces of the Æsir.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When it was known that Idūna had disappeared from her grove, there were many sorrowful faces in Asgard, and anxious voices were heard inquiring for her.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading When it was known that Idūna had disappeared from her grove, there were many sorrowful faces in Asgard, and anxious voices were heard inquiring for her.
immediately past
From this reading Loki walked about with as grave a face, and asked as many questions, as any one else; but he had a secret fear that became stronger every day, that now, at last, the consequence of his evil ways would find him out.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading They met, and looked at each other, and turned away sighing; each saw that some strange change was creeping over all the others, and none liked to be the first to speak of it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It came on very gradually--a little change every day, and no day ever passing without the change.
Lokinoun
(Norse mythology) trickster; god of discord and mischief; contrived death of Balder and was overcome by Thor
From this reading Loki walked about with as grave a face, and asked as many questions, as any one else; but he had a secret fear that became stronger every day, that now, at last, the consequence of his evil ways would find him out.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They met, and looked at each other, and turned away sighing; each saw that some strange change was creeping over all the others, and none liked to be the first to speak of it.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Days passed on, and the looks of care, instead of wearing away, deepened on the faces of the Æsir.
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 When it was known that Idūna had disappeared from her grove, there were many sorrowful faces in Asgard, and anxious voices were heard inquiring for her.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading They met, and looked at each other, and turned away sighing; each saw that some strange change was creeping over all the others, and none liked to be the first to speak of it.
not any; not one
From this reading It came on very gradually--a little change every day, and no day ever passing without the change.
not one, and not any
From this reading They met, and looked at each other, and turned away sighing; each saw that some strange change was creeping over all the others, and none liked to be the first to speak of it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Loki walked about with as grave a face, and asked as many questions, as any one else; but he had a secret fear that became stronger every day, that now, at last, the consequence of his evil ways would find him out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Loki walked about with as grave a face, and asked as many questions, as any one else; but he had a secret fear that became stronger every day, that now, at last, the consequence of his evil ways would find him out.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Days passed on, and the looks of care, instead of wearing away, deepened on the faces of the Æsir.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Loki walked about with as grave a face, and asked as many questions, as any one else; but he had a secret fear that became stronger every day, that now, at last, the consequence of his evil ways would find him out.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They met, and looked at each other, and turned away sighing; each saw that some strange change was creeping over all the others, and none liked to be the first to speak of it.
others
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From this reading They met, and looked at each other, and turned away sighing; each saw that some strange change was creeping over all the others, and none liked to be the first to speak of it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Loki walked about with as grave a face, and asked as many questions, as any one else; but he had a secret fear that became stronger every day, that now, at last, the consequence of his evil ways would find him out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They met, and looked at each other, and turned away sighing; each saw that some strange change was creeping over all the others, and none liked to be the first to speak of it.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Days passed on, and the looks of care, instead of wearing away, deepened on the faces of the Æsir.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading It came on very gradually--a little change every day, and no day ever passing without the change.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Loki walked about with as grave a face, and asked as many questions, as any one else; but he had a secret fear that became stronger every day, that now, at last, the consequence of his evil ways would find him out.
cut with a saw
From this reading They met, and looked at each other, and turned away sighing; each saw that some strange change was creeping over all the others, and none liked to be the first to speak of it.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Loki walked about with as grave a face, and asked as many questions, as any one else; but he had a secret fear that became stronger every day, that now, at last, the consequence of his evil ways would find him out.
sighingverbUS /ˈsaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading They met, and looked at each other, and turned away sighing; each saw that some strange change was creeping over all the others, and none liked to be the first to speak of it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They met, and looked at each other, and turned away sighing; each saw that some strange change was creeping over all the others, and none liked to be the first to speak of it.
sorrowfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
From this reading When it was known that Idūna had disappeared from her grove, there were many sorrowful faces in Asgard, and anxious voices were heard inquiring for her.
express in speech
From this reading They met, and looked at each other, and turned away sighing; each saw that some strange change was creeping over all the others, and none liked to be the first to speak of it.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading They met, and looked at each other, and turned away sighing; each saw that some strange change was creeping over all the others, and none liked to be the first to speak of it.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Loki walked about with as grave a face, and asked as many questions, as any one else; but he had a secret fear that became stronger every day, that now, at last, the consequence of his evil ways would find him out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When it was known that Idūna had disappeared from her grove, there were many sorrowful faces in Asgard, and anxious voices were heard inquiring for her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Loki walked about with as grave a face, and asked as many questions, as any one else; but he had a secret fear that became stronger every day, that now, at last, the consequence of his evil ways would find him out.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When it was known that Idūna had disappeared from her grove, there were many sorrowful faces in Asgard, and anxious voices were heard inquiring for her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They met, and looked at each other, and turned away sighing; each saw that some strange change was creeping over all the others, and none liked to be the first to speak of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They met, and looked at each other, and turned away sighing; each saw that some strange change was creeping over all the others, and none liked to be the first to speak of it.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading They met, and looked at each other, and turned away sighing; each saw that some strange change was creeping over all the others, and none liked to be the first to speak of it.
precisely as stated
From this reading It came on very gradually--a little change every day, and no day ever passing without the change.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading When it was known that Idūna had disappeared from her grove, there were many sorrowful faces in Asgard, and anxious voices were heard inquiring for her.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Loki walked about with as grave a face, and asked as many questions, as any one else; but he had a secret fear that became stronger every day, that now, at last, the consequence of his evil ways would find him out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When it was known that Idūna had disappeared from her grove, there were many sorrowful faces in Asgard, and anxious voices were heard inquiring for her.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Loki walked about with as grave a face, and asked as many questions, as any one else; but he had a secret fear that became stronger every day, that now, at last, the consequence of his evil ways would find him out.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Days passed on, and the looks of care, instead of wearing away, deepened on the faces of the Æsir.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When it was known that Idūna had disappeared from her grove, there were many sorrowful faces in Asgard, and anxious voices were heard inquiring for her.
at the time that
From this reading When it was known that Idūna had disappeared from her grove, there were many sorrowful faces in Asgard, and anxious voices were heard inquiring for her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Loki walked about with as grave a face, and asked as many questions, as any one else; but he had a secret fear that became stronger every day, that now, at last, the consequence of his evil ways would find him out.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It came on very gradually--a little change every day, and no day ever passing without the change.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Loki walked about with as grave a face, and asked as many questions, as any one else; but he had a secret fear that became stronger every day, that now, at last, the consequence of his evil ways would find him out.
Æsir
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From this reading Days passed on, and the looks of care, instead of wearing away, deepened on the faces of the Æsir.
