used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Known by the name of Hlidskialf, this chair was not only an exalted throne, but also a mighty watch-tower, from whence he could overlook the whole world and see at a glance all that was happening among gods, giants, elves, dwarfs, and men.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He was the all-pervading spirit of the universe, the personification of the air, the god of universal wisdom and victory, and the leader and protector of princes and heroes.
(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 As all the gods were supposed to be descended from him, he was surnamed Allfather, and as eldest and chief among them he occupied the highest seat in Asgard.
all-pervading
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From this reading He was the all-pervading spirit of the universe, the personification of the air, the god of universal wisdom and victory, and the leader and protector of princes and heroes.
Allfather
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From this reading As all the gods were supposed to be descended from him, he was surnamed Allfather, and as eldest and chief among them he occupied the highest seat in Asgard.
in addition
From this reading Known by the name of Hlidskialf, this chair was not only an exalted throne, but also a mighty watch-tower, from whence he could overlook the whole world and see at a glance all that was happening among gods, giants, elves, dwarfs, and men.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading As all the gods were supposed to be descended from him, he was surnamed Allfather, and as eldest and chief among them he occupied the highest seat in Asgard.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Known by the name of Hlidskialf, this chair was not only an exalted throne, but also a mighty watch-tower, from whence he could overlook the whole world and see at a glance all that was happening among gods, giants, elves, dwarfs, and men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Father of Gods and Men Odin, Wuotan, or Woden was the highest and holiest god of the Northern races.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As all the gods were supposed to be descended from him, he was surnamed Allfather, and as eldest and chief among them he occupied the highest seat in Asgard.
AsgardnounUS /ˈɑːsɡɑːrd/
(Norse mythology) the heavenly dwelling of the Norse gods (the Aesir) and slain war heroes
From this reading As all the gods were supposed to be descended from him, he was surnamed Allfather, and as eldest and chief among them he occupied the highest seat in Asgard.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Known by the name of Hlidskialf, this chair was not only an exalted throne, but also a mighty watch-tower, from whence he could overlook the whole world and see at a glance all that was happening among gods, giants, elves, dwarfs, and men.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "From the hall of Heaven he rode away To Lidskialf, and sate upon his throne, The mount, from whence his eye surveys the world.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As all the gods were supposed to be descended from him, he was surnamed Allfather, and as eldest and chief among them he occupied the highest seat in Asgard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Known by the name of Hlidskialf, this chair was not only an exalted throne, but also a mighty watch-tower, from whence he could overlook the whole world and see at a glance all that was happening among gods, giants, elves, dwarfs, and men.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Known by the name of Hlidskialf, this chair was not only an exalted throne, but also a mighty watch-tower, from whence he could overlook the whole world and see at a glance all that was happening among gods, giants, elves, dwarfs, and men.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Known by the name of Hlidskialf, this chair was not only an exalted throne, but also a mighty watch-tower, from whence he could overlook the whole world and see at a glance all that was happening among gods, giants, elves, dwarfs, and men.
a person who is in charge
From this reading As all the gods were supposed to be descended from him, he was surnamed Allfather, and as eldest and chief among them he occupied the highest seat in Asgard.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Known by the name of Hlidskialf, this chair was not only an exalted throne, but also a mighty watch-tower, from whence he could overlook the whole world and see at a glance all that was happening among gods, giants, elves, dwarfs, and men.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading As all the gods were supposed to be descended from him, he was surnamed Allfather, and as eldest and chief among them he occupied the highest seat in Asgard.
dwarfsnounUS /dwɔːrfs/
plural of “dwarf” — a person who is markedly small
From this reading Known by the name of Hlidskialf, this chair was not only an exalted throne, but also a mighty watch-tower, from whence he could overlook the whole world and see at a glance all that was happening among gods, giants, elves, dwarfs, and men.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading As all the gods were supposed to be descended from him, he was surnamed Allfather, and as eldest and chief among them he occupied the highest seat in Asgard.
elvesnounUS /elvz/
an acronym for emissions of light and very low frequency perturbations due to electromagnetic pulse sources
From this reading Known by the name of Hlidskialf, this chair was not only an exalted throne, but also a mighty watch-tower, from whence he could overlook the whole world and see at a glance all that was happening among gods, giants, elves, dwarfs, and men.
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Known by the name of Hlidskialf, this chair was not only an exalted throne, but also a mighty watch-tower, from whence he could overlook the whole world and see at a glance all that was happening among gods, giants, elves, dwarfs, and men.
the organ of sight
From this reading "From the hall of Heaven he rode away To Lidskialf, and sate upon his throne, The mount, from whence his eye surveys the world.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The Father of Gods and Men Odin, Wuotan, or Woden was the highest and holiest god of the Northern races.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As all the gods were supposed to be descended from him, he was surnamed Allfather, and as eldest and chief among them he occupied the highest seat in Asgard.
giantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Known by the name of Hlidskialf, this chair was not only an exalted throne, but also a mighty watch-tower, from whence he could overlook the whole world and see at a glance all that was happening among gods, giants, elves, dwarfs, and men.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Known by the name of Hlidskialf, this chair was not only an exalted throne, but also a mighty watch-tower, from whence he could overlook the whole world and see at a glance all that was happening among gods, giants, elves, dwarfs, and men.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading The Father of Gods and Men Odin, Wuotan, or Woden was the highest and holiest god of the Northern races.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading The Father of Gods and Men Odin, Wuotan, or Woden was the highest and holiest god of the Northern races.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "From the hall of Heaven he rode away To Lidskialf, and sate upon his throne, The mount, from whence his eye surveys the world.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading Known by the name of Hlidskialf, this chair was not only an exalted throne, but also a mighty watch-tower, from whence he could overlook the whole world and see at a glance all that was happening among gods, giants, elves, dwarfs, and men.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was the all-pervading spirit of the universe, the personification of the air, the god of universal wisdom and victory, and the leader and protector of princes and heroes.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "From the hall of Heaven he rode away To Lidskialf, and sate upon his throne, The mount, from whence his eye surveys the world.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading He was the all-pervading spirit of the universe, the personification of the air, the god of universal wisdom and victory, and the leader and protector of princes and heroes.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The Father of Gods and Men Odin, Wuotan, or Woden was the highest and holiest god of the Northern races.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As all the gods were supposed to be descended from him, he was surnamed Allfather, and as eldest and chief among them he occupied the highest seat in Asgard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "From the hall of Heaven he rode away To Lidskialf, and sate upon his throne, The mount, from whence his eye surveys the world.
Hlidskialf
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From this reading Known by the name of Hlidskialf, this chair was not only an exalted throne, but also a mighty watch-tower, from whence he could overlook the whole world and see at a glance all that was happening among gods, giants, elves, dwarfs, and men.
holiestadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊliɪst/
superlative of “holy” — belonging to or derived from or associated with a divine power
From this reading The Father of Gods and Men Odin, Wuotan, or Woden was the highest and holiest god of the Northern races.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As all the gods were supposed to be descended from him, he was surnamed Allfather, and as eldest and chief among them he occupied the highest seat in Asgard.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Known by the name of Hlidskialf, this chair was not only an exalted throne, but also a mighty watch-tower, from whence he could overlook the whole world and see at a glance all that was happening among gods, giants, elves, dwarfs, and men.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading He was the all-pervading spirit of the universe, the personification of the air, the god of universal wisdom and victory, and the leader and protector of princes and heroes.
Lidskialf
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From this reading "From the hall of Heaven he rode away To Lidskialf, and sate upon his throne, The mount, from whence his eye surveys the world.
the force of workers available
From this reading The Father of Gods and Men Odin, Wuotan, or Woden was the highest and holiest god of the Northern races.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Known by the name of Hlidskialf, this chair was not only an exalted throne, but also a mighty watch-tower, from whence he could overlook the whole world and see at a glance all that was happening among gods, giants, elves, dwarfs, and men.
attach to a support
From this reading "From the hall of Heaven he rode away To Lidskialf, and sate upon his throne, The mount, from whence his eye surveys the world.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Known by the name of Hlidskialf, this chair was not only an exalted throne, but also a mighty watch-tower, from whence he could overlook the whole world and see at a glance all that was happening among gods, giants, elves, dwarfs, and men.
NorthernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The Father of Gods and Men Odin, Wuotan, or Woden was the highest and holiest god of the Northern races.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Known by the name of Hlidskialf, this chair was not only an exalted throne, but also a mighty watch-tower, from whence he could overlook the whole world and see at a glance all that was happening among gods, giants, elves, dwarfs, and men.
held or filled or in use
From this reading As all the gods were supposed to be descended from him, he was surnamed Allfather, and as eldest and chief among them he occupied the highest seat in Asgard.
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 The Father of Gods and Men Odin, Wuotan, or Woden was the highest and holiest god of the Northern races.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Father of Gods and Men Odin, Wuotan, or Woden was the highest and holiest god of the Northern races.
and nothing more
From this reading Known by the name of Hlidskialf, this chair was not only an exalted throne, but also a mighty watch-tower, from whence he could overlook the whole world and see at a glance all that was happening among gods, giants, elves, dwarfs, and men.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Father of Gods and Men Odin, Wuotan, or Woden was the highest and holiest god of the Northern races.
overlookverbUS /ˈoʊvərlʊk/
look past, fail to notice
From this reading Known by the name of Hlidskialf, this chair was not only an exalted throne, but also a mighty watch-tower, from whence he could overlook the whole world and see at a glance all that was happening among gods, giants, elves, dwarfs, and men.
personificationnounUS /pərˌsɑːnəfəˈkeɪʃən/
a person who represents an abstract quality
From this reading He was the all-pervading spirit of the universe, the personification of the air, the god of universal wisdom and victory, and the leader and protector of princes and heroes.
princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading He was the all-pervading spirit of the universe, the personification of the air, the god of universal wisdom and victory, and the leader and protector of princes and heroes.
protectornounUS /prəˈtektər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading He was the all-pervading spirit of the universe, the personification of the air, the god of universal wisdom and victory, and the leader and protector of princes and heroes.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading The Father of Gods and Men Odin, Wuotan, or Woden was the highest and holiest god of the Northern races.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "From the hall of Heaven he rode away To Lidskialf, and sate upon his throne, The mount, from whence his eye surveys the world.
sateverbUS /seɪt/
fill to satisfaction
From this reading "From the hall of Heaven he rode away To Lidskialf, and sate upon his throne, The mount, from whence his eye surveys the world.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading As all the gods were supposed to be descended from him, he was surnamed Allfather, and as eldest and chief among them he occupied the highest seat in Asgard.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Known by the name of Hlidskialf, this chair was not only an exalted throne, but also a mighty watch-tower, from whence he could overlook the whole world and see at a glance all that was happening among gods, giants, elves, dwarfs, and men.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He was the all-pervading spirit of the universe, the personification of the air, the god of universal wisdom and victory, and the leader and protector of princes and heroes.
required or under orders
From this reading As all the gods were supposed to be descended from him, he was surnamed Allfather, and as eldest and chief among them he occupied the highest seat in Asgard.
surnamed
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From this reading As all the gods were supposed to be descended from him, he was surnamed Allfather, and as eldest and chief among them he occupied the highest seat in Asgard.
surveysnounUS /sərˈveɪz/
plural of “survey” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "From the hall of Heaven he rode away To Lidskialf, and sate upon his throne, The mount, from whence his eye surveys the world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Known by the name of Hlidskialf, this chair was not only an exalted throne, but also a mighty watch-tower, from whence he could overlook the whole world and see at a glance all that was happening among gods, giants, elves, dwarfs, and men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Father of Gods and Men Odin, Wuotan, or Woden was the highest and holiest god of the Northern races.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As all the gods were supposed to be descended from him, he was surnamed Allfather, and as eldest and chief among them he occupied the highest seat in Asgard.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Known by the name of Hlidskialf, this chair was not only an exalted throne, but also a mighty watch-tower, from whence he could overlook the whole world and see at a glance all that was happening among gods, giants, elves, dwarfs, and men.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading Known by the name of Hlidskialf, this chair was not only an exalted throne, but also a mighty watch-tower, from whence he could overlook the whole world and see at a glance all that was happening among gods, giants, elves, dwarfs, and men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As all the gods were supposed to be descended from him, he was surnamed Allfather, and as eldest and chief among them he occupied the highest seat in Asgard.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading He was the all-pervading spirit of the universe, the personification of the air, the god of universal wisdom and victory, and the leader and protector of princes and heroes.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He was the all-pervading spirit of the universe, the personification of the air, the god of universal wisdom and victory, and the leader and protector of princes and heroes.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "From the hall of Heaven he rode away To Lidskialf, and sate upon his throne, The mount, from whence his eye surveys the world.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading He was the all-pervading spirit of the universe, the personification of the air, the god of universal wisdom and victory, and the leader and protector of princes and heroes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Father of Gods and Men Odin, Wuotan, or Woden was the highest and holiest god of the Northern races.
watch-tower
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From this reading Known by the name of Hlidskialf, this chair was not only an exalted throne, but also a mighty watch-tower, from whence he could overlook the whole world and see at a glance all that was happening among gods, giants, elves, dwarfs, and men.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As all the gods were supposed to be descended from him, he was surnamed Allfather, and as eldest and chief among them he occupied the highest seat in Asgard.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading Known by the name of Hlidskialf, this chair was not only an exalted throne, but also a mighty watch-tower, from whence he could overlook the whole world and see at a glance all that was happening among gods, giants, elves, dwarfs, and men.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Known by the name of Hlidskialf, this chair was not only an exalted throne, but also a mighty watch-tower, from whence he could overlook the whole world and see at a glance all that was happening among gods, giants, elves, dwarfs, and men.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading He was the all-pervading spirit of the universe, the personification of the air, the god of universal wisdom and victory, and the leader and protector of princes and heroes.
Wodennoun
chief god; counterpart of Norse Odin and Teutonic Wotan
From this reading The Father of Gods and Men Odin, Wuotan, or Woden was the highest and holiest god of the Northern races.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Known by the name of Hlidskialf, this chair was not only an exalted throne, but also a mighty watch-tower, from whence he could overlook the whole world and see at a glance all that was happening among gods, giants, elves, dwarfs, and men.
Wuotan
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From this reading The Father of Gods and Men Odin, Wuotan, or Woden was the highest and holiest god of the Northern races.
