used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading His services being joyfully accepted, it was not long ere Odin--for it was he--won a signal victory, and, returning in triumph, he asked permission to woo the king's daughter Rinda for his wife.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The stranger courteously enquired the cause of his evident depression, and as there was that in his bearing that compelled confidence, the king told him all, and at the end of the relation he volunteered to command the army of the Ruthenes against their foe.
how long something has existed
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
(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 The stranger courteously enquired the cause of his evident depression, and as there was that in his bearing that compelled confidence, the king told him all, and at the end of the relation he volunteered to command the army of the Ruthenes against their foe.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The stranger courteously enquired the cause of his evident depression, and as there was that in his bearing that compelled confidence, the king told him all, and at the end of the relation he volunteered to command the army of the Ruthenes against their foe.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading His services being joyfully accepted, it was not long ere Odin--for it was he--won a signal victory, and, returning in triumph, he asked permission to woo the king's daughter Rinda for his wife.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The stranger courteously enquired the cause of his evident depression, and as there was that in his bearing that compelled confidence, the king told him all, and at the end of the relation he volunteered to command the army of the Ruthenes against their foe.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The stranger courteously enquired the cause of his evident depression, and as there was that in his bearing that compelled confidence, the king told him all, and at the end of the relation he volunteered to command the army of the Ruthenes against their foe.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading Looking up, the king beheld a middle-aged man wrapped in a wide cloak, with a broad-brimmed hat drawn down over his forehead to conceal the fact that he had but one eye.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His services being joyfully accepted, it was not long ere Odin--for it was he--won a signal victory, and, returning in triumph, he asked permission to woo the king's daughter Rinda for his wife.
BillingnounUS /ˈbɪlɪŋ/
request for payment of a debt
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
broad-brimmedadjective
(of hats) having a broad brim
From this reading Looking up, the king beheld a middle-aged man wrapped in a wide cloak, with a broad-brimmed hat drawn down over his forehead to conceal the fact that he had but one eye.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Looking up, the king beheld a middle-aged man wrapped in a wide cloak, with a broad-brimmed hat drawn down over his forehead to conceal the fact that he had but one eye.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The stranger courteously enquired the cause of his evident depression, and as there was that in his bearing that compelled confidence, the king told him all, and at the end of the relation he volunteered to command the army of the Ruthenes against their foe.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading Looking up, the king beheld a middle-aged man wrapped in a wide cloak, with a broad-brimmed hat drawn down over his forehead to conceal the fact that he had but one eye.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The stranger courteously enquired the cause of his evident depression, and as there was that in his bearing that compelled confidence, the king told him all, and at the end of the relation he volunteered to command the army of the Ruthenes against their foe.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading The stranger courteously enquired the cause of his evident depression, and as there was that in his bearing that compelled confidence, the king told him all, and at the end of the relation he volunteered to command the army of the Ruthenes against their foe.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Looking up, the king beheld a middle-aged man wrapped in a wide cloak, with a broad-brimmed hat drawn down over his forehead to conceal the fact that he had but one eye.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The stranger courteously enquired the cause of his evident depression, and as there was that in his bearing that compelled confidence, the king told him all, and at the end of the relation he volunteered to command the army of the Ruthenes against their foe.
courteouslyadverb
in a polite manner
From this reading The stranger courteously enquired the cause of his evident depression, and as there was that in his bearing that compelled confidence, the king told him all, and at the end of the relation he volunteered to command the army of the Ruthenes against their foe.
a female human offspring
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading The stranger courteously enquired the cause of his evident depression, and as there was that in his bearing that compelled confidence, the king told him all, and at the end of the relation he volunteered to command the army of the Ruthenes against their foe.
disconsolatelyadverb
in grief-stricken loneliness; without comforting circumstances or prospects
From this reading While Billing was musing disconsolately in his hall, a stranger suddenly entered his palace.
dismayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmeɪd/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Looking up, the king beheld a middle-aged man wrapped in a wide cloak, with a broad-brimmed hat drawn down over his forehead to conceal the fact that he had but one eye.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Looking up, the king beheld a middle-aged man wrapped in a wide cloak, with a broad-brimmed hat drawn down over his forehead to conceal the fact that he had but one eye.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The stranger courteously enquired the cause of his evident depression, and as there was that in his bearing that compelled confidence, the king told him all, and at the end of the relation he volunteered to command the army of the Ruthenes against their foe.
enquired
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The stranger courteously enquired the cause of his evident depression, and as there was that in his bearing that compelled confidence, the king told him all, and at the end of the relation he volunteered to command the army of the Ruthenes against their foe.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading While Billing was musing disconsolately in his hall, a stranger suddenly entered his palace.
an old word for “before”
From this reading His services being joyfully accepted, it was not long ere Odin--for it was he--won a signal victory, and, returning in triumph, he asked permission to woo the king's daughter Rinda for his wife.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The stranger courteously enquired the cause of his evident depression, and as there was that in his bearing that compelled confidence, the king told him all, and at the end of the relation he volunteered to command the army of the Ruthenes against their foe.
the organ of sight
From this reading Looking up, the king beheld a middle-aged man wrapped in a wide cloak, with a broad-brimmed hat drawn down over his forehead to conceal the fact that he had but one eye.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Looking up, the king beheld a middle-aged man wrapped in a wide cloak, with a broad-brimmed hat drawn down over his forehead to conceal the fact that he had but one eye.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading The stranger courteously enquired the cause of his evident depression, and as there was that in his bearing that compelled confidence, the king told him all, and at the end of the relation he volunteered to command the army of the Ruthenes against their foe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Looking up, the king beheld a middle-aged man wrapped in a wide cloak, with a broad-brimmed hat drawn down over his forehead to conceal the fact that he had but one eye.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Looking up, the king beheld a middle-aged man wrapped in a wide cloak, with a broad-brimmed hat drawn down over his forehead to conceal the fact that he had but one eye.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading While Billing was musing disconsolately in his hall, a stranger suddenly entered his palace.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Looking up, the king beheld a middle-aged man wrapped in a wide cloak, with a broad-brimmed hat drawn down over his forehead to conceal the fact that he had but one eye.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The stranger courteously enquired the cause of his evident depression, and as there was that in his bearing that compelled confidence, the king told him all, and at the end of the relation he volunteered to command the army of the Ruthenes against their foe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While Billing was musing disconsolately in his hall, a stranger suddenly entered his palace.
invadeverbUS /ˌɪnˈveɪd/
march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His services being joyfully accepted, it was not long ere Odin--for it was he--won a signal victory, and, returning in triumph, he asked permission to woo the king's daughter Rinda for his wife.
joyfullyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading His services being joyfully accepted, it was not long ere Odin--for it was he--won a signal victory, and, returning in triumph, he asked permission to woo the king's daughter Rinda for his wife.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading His services being joyfully accepted, it was not long ere Odin--for it was he--won a signal victory, and, returning in triumph, he asked permission to woo the king's daughter Rinda for his wife.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
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 His services being joyfully accepted, it was not long ere Odin--for it was he--won a signal victory, and, returning in triumph, he asked permission to woo the king's daughter Rinda for his wife.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Looking up, the king beheld a middle-aged man wrapped in a wide cloak, with a broad-brimmed hat drawn down over his forehead to conceal the fact that he had but one eye.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Looking up, the king beheld a middle-aged man wrapped in a wide cloak, with a broad-brimmed hat drawn down over his forehead to conceal the fact that he had but one eye.
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 Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
marriageableadjective
of girls or women who are eligible to marry
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
middle-agedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəleɪɡd/
being roughly between 45 and 65 years old
From this reading Looking up, the king beheld a middle-aged man wrapped in a wide cloak, with a broad-brimmed hat drawn down over his forehead to conceal the fact that he had but one eye.
musingnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋ/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading While Billing was musing disconsolately in his hall, a stranger suddenly entered his palace.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His services being joyfully accepted, it was not long ere Odin--for it was he--won a signal victory, and, returning in triumph, he asked permission to woo the king's daughter Rinda for his wife.
obstinatelyadverb
in a stubborn unregenerate manner
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
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 His services being joyfully accepted, it was not long ere Odin--for it was he--won a signal victory, and, returning in triumph, he asked permission to woo the king's daughter Rinda for his wife.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Looking up, the king beheld a middle-aged man wrapped in a wide cloak, with a broad-brimmed hat drawn down over his forehead to conceal the fact that he had but one eye.
and nothing more
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Looking up, the king beheld a middle-aged man wrapped in a wide cloak, with a broad-brimmed hat drawn down over his forehead to conceal the fact that he had but one eye.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading While Billing was musing disconsolately in his hall, a stranger suddenly entered his palace.
approval to do something
From this reading His services being joyfully accepted, it was not long ere Odin--for it was he--won a signal victory, and, returning in triumph, he asked permission to woo the king's daughter Rinda for his wife.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading The stranger courteously enquired the cause of his evident depression, and as there was that in his bearing that compelled confidence, the king told him all, and at the end of the relation he volunteered to command the army of the Ruthenes against their foe.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading His services being joyfully accepted, it was not long ere Odin--for it was he--won a signal victory, and, returning in triumph, he asked permission to woo the king's daughter Rinda for his wife.
Rinda
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From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
Ruthenes
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From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading His services being joyfully accepted, it was not long ere Odin--for it was he--won a signal victory, and, returning in triumph, he asked permission to woo the king's daughter Rinda for his wife.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading His services being joyfully accepted, it was not long ere Odin--for it was he--won a signal victory, and, returning in triumph, he asked permission to woo the king's daughter Rinda for his wife.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading While Billing was musing disconsolately in his hall, a stranger suddenly entered his palace.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading While Billing was musing disconsolately in his hall, a stranger suddenly entered his palace.
suitorsnounUS /ˈsuːtərz/
plural of “suitor” — a man who courts a woman
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The stranger courteously enquired the cause of his evident depression, and as there was that in his bearing that compelled confidence, the king told him all, and at the end of the relation he volunteered to command the army of the Ruthenes against their foe.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The stranger courteously enquired the cause of his evident depression, and as there was that in his bearing that compelled confidence, the king told him all, and at the end of the relation he volunteered to command the army of the Ruthenes against their foe.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The stranger courteously enquired the cause of his evident depression, and as there was that in his bearing that compelled confidence, the king told him all, and at the end of the relation he volunteered to command the army of the Ruthenes against their foe.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading His services being joyfully accepted, it was not long ere Odin--for it was he--won a signal victory, and, returning in triumph, he asked permission to woo the king's daughter Rinda for his wife.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Looking up, the king beheld a middle-aged man wrapped in a wide cloak, with a broad-brimmed hat drawn down over his forehead to conceal the fact that he had but one eye.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading His services being joyfully accepted, it was not long ere Odin--for it was he--won a signal victory, and, returning in triumph, he asked permission to woo the king's daughter Rinda for his wife.
volunteeredverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrd/
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading The stranger courteously enquired the cause of his evident depression, and as there was that in his bearing that compelled confidence, the king told him all, and at the end of the relation he volunteered to command the army of the Ruthenes against their foe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
at the time that
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Billing was musing disconsolately in his hall, a stranger suddenly entered his palace.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Looking up, the king beheld a middle-aged man wrapped in a wide cloak, with a broad-brimmed hat drawn down over his forehead to conceal the fact that he had but one eye.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His services being joyfully accepted, it was not long ere Odin--for it was he--won a signal victory, and, returning in triumph, he asked permission to woo the king's daughter Rinda for his wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Looking up, the king beheld a middle-aged man wrapped in a wide cloak, with a broad-brimmed hat drawn down over his forehead to conceal the fact that he had but one eye.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading His services being joyfully accepted, it was not long ere Odin--for it was he--won a signal victory, and, returning in triumph, he asked permission to woo the king's daughter Rinda for his wife.
wooverbUS /wuː/
seek someone's favor
From this reading His services being joyfully accepted, it was not long ere Odin--for it was he--won a signal victory, and, returning in triumph, he asked permission to woo the king's daughter Rinda for his wife.
WooingnounUS /ˈwuːɪŋ/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Looking up, the king beheld a middle-aged man wrapped in a wide cloak, with a broad-brimmed hat drawn down over his forehead to conceal the fact that he had but one eye.
yorenounUS /jɔːr/
time long past
From this reading The Wooing of Rinda Billing, king of the Ruthenes, was sorely dismayed when he heard that a great force was about to invade his kingdom, for he was too old to fight as of yore, and his only child, a daughter named Rinda, although she was of marriageable age, obstinately refused to choose a husband from among her many suitors, and thus give her father the help which he so sadly needed.
