Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

(Norse mythology) the chief of gods living at Asgard

From this reading AEgir (the sea), like his brothers Kari (the air) and Loki (fire), is supposed to have belonged to an older dynasty of the gods, for he ranked neither with the AEsir, the Vanas, the giants, dwarfs, or elves, but was considered omnipotent within his realm.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading AEgir (the sea), like his brothers Kari (the air) and Loki (fire), is supposed to have belonged to an older dynasty of the gods, for he ranked neither with the AEsir, the Vanas, the giants, dwarfs, or elves, but was considered omnipotent within his realm.

(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 God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AEgir (the sea), like his brothers Kari (the air) and Loki (fire), is supposed to have belonged to an older dynasty of the gods, for he ranked neither with the AEsir, the Vanas, the giants, dwarfs, or elves, but was considered omnipotent within his realm.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading AEgir (the sea), like his brothers Kari (the air) and Loki (fire), is supposed to have belonged to an older dynasty of the gods, for he ranked neither with the AEsir, the Vanas, the giants, dwarfs, or elves, but was considered omnipotent within his realm.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading "Beneath the watery dome, With crystalline splendour, In radiant grandeur, Upreared the sea-god's home.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading AEgir (the sea), like his brothers Kari (the air) and Loki (fire), is supposed to have belonged to an older dynasty of the gods, for he ranked neither with the AEsir, the Vanas, the giants, dwarfs, or elves, but was considered omnipotent within his realm.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading AEgir (the sea), like his brothers Kari (the air) and Loki (fire), is supposed to have belonged to an older dynasty of the gods, for he ranked neither with the AEsir, the Vanas, the giants, dwarfs, or elves, but was considered omnipotent within his realm.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Valhalla (J. C. Jones).

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading More dazzling than foam of the waves E'er glimmered and gleamed thro' deep caves The glistening sands of its floor, Like some placid lake rippled o'er."

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

carefully weighed

From this reading AEgir (the sea), like his brothers Kari (the air) and Loki (fire), is supposed to have belonged to an older dynasty of the gods, for he ranked neither with the AEsir, the Vanas, the giants, dwarfs, or elves, but was considered omnipotent within his realm.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

consisting of or containing or of the nature of crystals

From this reading "Beneath the watery dome, With crystalline splendour, In radiant grandeur, Upreared the sea-god's home.

amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

From this reading More dazzling than foam of the waves E'er glimmered and gleamed thro' deep caves The glistening sands of its floor, Like some placid lake rippled o'er."

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading More dazzling than foam of the waves E'er glimmered and gleamed thro' deep caves The glistening sands of its floor, Like some placid lake rippled o'er."

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

plural of “divinity” — any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward

From this reading "Beneath the watery dome, With crystalline splendour, In radiant grandeur, Upreared the sea-god's home.

plural of “dwarf” — a person who is markedly small

From this reading AEgir (the sea), like his brothers Kari (the air) and Loki (fire), is supposed to have belonged to an older dynasty of the gods, for he ranked neither with the AEsir, the Vanas, the giants, dwarfs, or elves, but was considered omnipotent within his realm.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family

From this reading AEgir (the sea), like his brothers Kari (the air) and Loki (fire), is supposed to have belonged to an older dynasty of the gods, for he ranked neither with the AEsir, the Vanas, the giants, dwarfs, or elves, but was considered omnipotent within his realm.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading More dazzling than foam of the waves E'er glimmered and gleamed thro' deep caves The glistening sands of its floor, Like some placid lake rippled o'er."

one or the other of two

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

an acronym for emissions of light and very low frequency perturbations due to electromagnetic pulse sources

From this reading AEgir (the sea), like his brothers Kari (the air) and Loki (fire), is supposed to have belonged to an older dynasty of the gods, for he ranked neither with the AEsir, the Vanas, the giants, dwarfs, or elves, but was considered omnipotent within his realm.

start firing a weapon

From this reading AEgir (the sea), like his brothers Kari (the air) and Loki (fire), is supposed to have belonged to an older dynasty of the gods, for he ranked neither with the AEsir, the Vanas, the giants, dwarfs, or elves, but was considered omnipotent within his realm.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading More dazzling than foam of the waves E'er glimmered and gleamed thro' deep caves The glistening sands of its floor, Like some placid lake rippled o'er."

a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid

From this reading More dazzling than foam of the waves E'er glimmered and gleamed thro' deep caves The glistening sands of its floor, Like some placid lake rippled o'er."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AEgir (the sea), like his brothers Kari (the air) and Loki (fire), is supposed to have belonged to an older dynasty of the gods, for he ranked neither with the AEsir, the Vanas, the giants, dwarfs, or elves, but was considered omnipotent within his realm.

plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size

From this reading AEgir (the sea), like his brothers Kari (the air) and Loki (fire), is supposed to have belonged to an older dynasty of the gods, for he ranked neither with the AEsir, the Vanas, the giants, dwarfs, or elves, but was considered omnipotent within his realm.

past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading More dazzling than foam of the waves E'er glimmered and gleamed thro' deep caves The glistening sands of its floor, Like some placid lake rippled o'er."

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From this reading More dazzling than foam of the waves E'er glimmered and gleamed thro' deep caves The glistening sands of its floor, Like some placid lake rippled o'er."

reflecting light

From this reading More dazzling than foam of the waves E'er glimmered and gleamed thro' deep caves The glistening sands of its floor, Like some placid lake rippled o'er."

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 God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

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 AEgir (the sea), like his brothers Kari (the air) and Loki (fire), is supposed to have belonged to an older dynasty of the gods, for he ranked neither with the AEsir, the Vanas, the giants, dwarfs, or elves, but was considered omnipotent within his realm.

the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand

From this reading "Beneath the watery dome, With crystalline splendour, In radiant grandeur, Upreared the sea-god's home.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading AEgir (the sea), like his brothers Kari (the air) and Loki (fire), is supposed to have belonged to an older dynasty of the gods, for he ranked neither with the AEsir, the Vanas, the giants, dwarfs, or elves, but was considered omnipotent within his realm.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "Beneath the watery dome, With crystalline splendour, In radiant grandeur, Upreared the sea-god's home.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading AEgir (the sea), like his brothers Kari (the air) and Loki (fire), is supposed to have belonged to an older dynasty of the gods, for he ranked neither with the AEsir, the Vanas, the giants, dwarfs, or elves, but was considered omnipotent within his realm.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading More dazzling than foam of the waves E'er glimmered and gleamed thro' deep caves The glistening sands of its floor, Like some placid lake rippled o'er."

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading Valhalla (J. C. Jones).

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading Valhalla (J. C. Jones).

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From this reading AEgir (the sea), like his brothers Kari (the air) and Loki (fire), is supposed to have belonged to an older dynasty of the gods, for he ranked neither with the AEsir, the Vanas, the giants, dwarfs, or elves, but was considered omnipotent within his realm.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading More dazzling than foam of the waves E'er glimmered and gleamed thro' deep caves The glistening sands of its floor, Like some placid lake rippled o'er."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading More dazzling than foam of the waves E'er glimmered and gleamed thro' deep caves The glistening sands of its floor, Like some placid lake rippled o'er."

existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

(Norse mythology) trickster; god of discord and mischief; contrived death of Balder and was overcome by Thor

From this reading AEgir (the sea), like his brothers Kari (the air) and Loki (fire), is supposed to have belonged to an older dynasty of the gods, for he ranked neither with the AEsir, the Vanas, the giants, dwarfs, or elves, but was considered omnipotent within his realm.

(Norse mythology) giant who lives in the roots of Yggdrasil and guards the well of wisdom

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading More dazzling than foam of the waves E'er glimmered and gleamed thro' deep caves The glistening sands of its floor, Like some placid lake rippled o'er."

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading AEgir (the sea), like his brothers Kari (the air) and Loki (fire), is supposed to have belonged to an older dynasty of the gods, for he ranked neither with the AEsir, the Vanas, the giants, dwarfs, or elves, but was considered omnipotent within his realm.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

throughout a period of time

From this reading More dazzling than foam of the waves E'er glimmered and gleamed thro' deep caves The glistening sands of its floor, Like some placid lake rippled o'er."

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading AEgir (the sea), like his brothers Kari (the air) and Loki (fire), is supposed to have belonged to an older dynasty of the gods, for he ranked neither with the AEsir, the Vanas, the giants, dwarfs, or elves, but was considered omnipotent within his realm.

having unlimited power

From this reading AEgir (the sea), like his brothers Kari (the air) and Loki (fire), is supposed to have belonged to an older dynasty of the gods, for he ranked neither with the AEsir, the Vanas, the giants, dwarfs, or elves, but was considered omnipotent within his realm.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading More dazzling than foam of the waves E'er glimmered and gleamed thro' deep caves The glistening sands of its floor, Like some placid lake rippled o'er."

having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

plural of “race” — any competition

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

radiating or as if radiating light

From this reading "Beneath the watery dome, With crystalline splendour, In radiant grandeur, Upreared the sea-god's home.

arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks

From this reading AEgir (the sea), like his brothers Kari (the air) and Loki (fire), is supposed to have belonged to an older dynasty of the gods, for he ranked neither with the AEsir, the Vanas, the giants, dwarfs, or elves, but was considered omnipotent within his realm.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves

From this reading More dazzling than foam of the waves E'er glimmered and gleamed thro' deep caves The glistening sands of its floor, Like some placid lake rippled o'er."

the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean

From this reading More dazzling than foam of the waves E'er glimmered and gleamed thro' deep caves The glistening sands of its floor, Like some placid lake rippled o'er."

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

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From this reading "Beneath the watery dome, With crystalline splendour, In radiant grandeur, Upreared the sea-god's home.

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From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading More dazzling than foam of the waves E'er glimmered and gleamed thro' deep caves The glistening sands of its floor, Like some placid lake rippled o'er."

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading "Beneath the watery dome, With crystalline splendour, In radiant grandeur, Upreared the sea-god's home.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

required or under orders

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading More dazzling than foam of the waves E'er glimmered and gleamed thro' deep caves The glistening sands of its floor, Like some placid lake rippled o'er."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

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From this reading More dazzling than foam of the waves E'er glimmered and gleamed thro' deep caves The glistening sands of its floor, Like some placid lake rippled o'er."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

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From this reading "Beneath the watery dome, With crystalline splendour, In radiant grandeur, Upreared the sea-god's home.

(Norse mythology) the hall in which the souls of heros slain in battle were received by Odin

From this reading Valhalla (J. C. Jones).

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From this reading AEgir (the sea), like his brothers Kari (the air) and Loki (fire), is supposed to have belonged to an older dynasty of the gods, for he ranked neither with the AEsir, the Vanas, the giants, dwarfs, or elves, but was considered omnipotent within his realm.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading AEgir (the sea), like his brothers Kari (the air) and Loki (fire), is supposed to have belonged to an older dynasty of the gods, for he ranked neither with the AEsir, the Vanas, the giants, dwarfs, or elves, but was considered omnipotent within his realm.

filled with water

From this reading "Beneath the watery dome, With crystalline splendour, In radiant grandeur, Upreared the sea-god's home.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading More dazzling than foam of the waves E'er glimmered and gleamed thro' deep caves The glistening sands of its floor, Like some placid lake rippled o'er."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

which person or people

From this reading The God of the Sea Besides Nioerd and Mimir, who were both ocean divinities, the one representing the sea near the coast and the other the primaeval ocean whence all things were supposed to have sprung, the Northern races recognised another sea-ruler, called AEgir or Hler, who dwelt either in the cool depths of his liquid realm or had his abode on the Island of Lessoe, in the Cattegat, or Hlesey.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Beneath the watery dome, With crystalline splendour, In radiant grandeur, Upreared the sea-god's home.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading AEgir (the sea), like his brothers Kari (the air) and Loki (fire), is supposed to have belonged to an older dynasty of the gods, for he ranked neither with the AEsir, the Vanas, the giants, dwarfs, or elves, but was considered omnipotent within his realm.