Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

(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 So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He then sent messengers north and south along the land, bidding them muster his forces.

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

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

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

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Olaf paid great attention to the manning of the Long Serpent, and his seamen and warriors were so well chosen that it was said that the crew surpassed other men as far in strength and bravery as the Long Serpent surpassed other ships.

create by putting components or members together

From this reading The ships were to assemble in Thrandheim Fiord in the first week in summer.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Olaf paid great attention to the manning of the Long Serpent, and his seamen and warriors were so well chosen that it was said that the crew surpassed other men as far in strength and bravery as the Long Serpent surpassed other ships.

a sea in northern Europe; stronghold of the Russian navy

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Every man was picked by King Olaf himself, who determined that none should be older than sixty years, and none younger than twenty.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading He then sent messengers north and south along the land, bidding them muster his forces.

the two together, not just one

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Olaf paid great attention to the manning of the Long Serpent, and his seamen and warriors were so well chosen that it was said that the crew surpassed other men as far in strength and bravery as the Long Serpent surpassed other ships.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Olaf paid great attention to the manning of the Long Serpent, and his seamen and warriors were so well chosen that it was said that the crew surpassed other men as far in strength and bravery as the Long Serpent surpassed other ships.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading Olaf paid great attention to the manning of the Long Serpent, and his seamen and warriors were so well chosen that it was said that the crew surpassed other men as far in strength and bravery as the Long Serpent surpassed other ships.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Every man was picked by King Olaf himself, who determined that none should be older than sixty years, and none younger than twenty.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

the Easter season

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Olaf paid great attention to the manning of the Long Serpent, and his seamen and warriors were so well chosen that it was said that the crew surpassed other men as far in strength and bravery as the Long Serpent surpassed other ships.

a long narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs; common in Norway

From this reading The ships were to assemble in Thrandheim Fiord in the first week in summer.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The ships were to assemble in Thrandheim Fiord in the first week in summer.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading He then sent messengers north and south along the land, bidding them muster his forces.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

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

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

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

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Every man was picked by King Olaf himself, who determined that none should be older than sixty years, and none younger than twenty.

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

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

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

From this reading The ships were to assemble in Thrandheim Fiord in the first week in summer.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Olaf paid great attention to the manning of the Long Serpent, and his seamen and warriors were so well chosen that it was said that the crew surpassed other men as far in strength and bravery as the Long Serpent surpassed other ships.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading He then sent messengers north and south along the land, bidding them muster his forces.

impose and collect

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

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 Olaf paid great attention to the manning of the Long Serpent, and his seamen and warriors were so well chosen that it was said that the crew surpassed other men as far in strength and bravery as the Long Serpent surpassed other ships.

engage in

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Every man was picked by King Olaf himself, who determined that none should be older than sixty years, and none younger than twenty.

inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place

From this reading Olaf paid great attention to the manning of the Long Serpent, and his seamen and warriors were so well chosen that it was said that the crew surpassed other men as far in strength and bravery as the Long Serpent surpassed other ships.

the force of workers available

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message

From this reading He then sent messengers north and south along the land, bidding them muster his forces.

gather or bring together

From this reading He then sent messengers north and south along the land, bidding them muster his forces.

not one, and not any

From this reading Every man was picked by King Olaf himself, who determined that none should be older than sixty years, and none younger than twenty.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading He then sent messengers north and south along the land, bidding them muster his forces.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

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From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

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

From this reading Every man was picked by King Olaf himself, who determined that none should be older than sixty years, and none younger than twenty.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Olaf paid great attention to the manning of the Long Serpent, and his seamen and warriors were so well chosen that it was said that the crew surpassed other men as far in strength and bravery as the Long Serpent surpassed other ships.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Olaf paid great attention to the manning of the Long Serpent, and his seamen and warriors were so well chosen that it was said that the crew surpassed other men as far in strength and bravery as the Long Serpent surpassed other ships.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading Every man was picked by King Olaf himself, who determined that none should be older than sixty years, and none younger than twenty.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Olaf paid great attention to the manning of the Long Serpent, and his seamen and warriors were so well chosen that it was said that the crew surpassed other men as far in strength and bravery as the Long Serpent surpassed other ships.

plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading Olaf paid great attention to the manning of the Long Serpent, and his seamen and warriors were so well chosen that it was said that the crew surpassed other men as far in strength and bravery as the Long Serpent surpassed other ships.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading He then sent messengers north and south along the land, bidding them muster his forces.

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading Olaf paid great attention to the manning of the Long Serpent, and his seamen and warriors were so well chosen that it was said that the crew surpassed other men as far in strength and bravery as the Long Serpent surpassed other ships.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Every man was picked by King Olaf himself, who determined that none should be older than sixty years, and none younger than twenty.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading Every man was picked by King Olaf himself, who determined that none should be older than sixty years, and none younger than twenty.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading He then sent messengers north and south along the land, bidding them muster his forces.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Olaf paid great attention to the manning of the Long Serpent, and his seamen and warriors were so well chosen that it was said that the crew surpassed other men as far in strength and bravery as the Long Serpent surpassed other ships.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The ships were to assemble in Thrandheim Fiord in the first week in summer.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself

From this reading Olaf paid great attention to the manning of the Long Serpent, and his seamen and warriors were so well chosen that it was said that the crew surpassed other men as far in strength and bravery as the Long Serpent surpassed other ships.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Every man was picked by King Olaf himself, who determined that none should be older than sixty years, and none younger than twenty.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

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

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He then sent messengers north and south along the land, bidding them muster his forces.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He then sent messengers north and south along the land, bidding them muster his forces.

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

From this reading The ships were to assemble in Thrandheim Fiord in the first week in summer.

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

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Every man was picked by King Olaf himself, who determined that none should be older than sixty years, and none younger than twenty.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading Olaf paid great attention to the manning of the Long Serpent, and his seamen and warriors were so well chosen that it was said that the crew surpassed other men as far in strength and bravery as the Long Serpent surpassed other ships.

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

From this reading Olaf paid great attention to the manning of the Long Serpent, and his seamen and warriors were so well chosen that it was said that the crew surpassed other men as far in strength and bravery as the Long Serpent surpassed other ships.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The ships were to assemble in Thrandheim Fiord in the first week in summer.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Olaf paid great attention to the manning of the Long Serpent, and his seamen and warriors were so well chosen that it was said that the crew surpassed other men as far in strength and bravery as the Long Serpent surpassed other ships.

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

From this reading The ships were to assemble in Thrandheim Fiord in the first week in summer.

at the time that

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

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

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

which person or people

From this reading Every man was picked by King Olaf himself, who determined that none should be older than sixty years, and none younger than twenty.

in the company of; together with

From this reading So, when Eastertide with all its religious ceremonies had passed by, King Olaf summoned a great gathering of his people, whereat he set forth that he intended to make an expedition into the Baltic, and that he required a levy from every district, both of men and of ships.

a late time of life

From this reading Every man was picked by King Olaf himself, who determined that none should be older than sixty years, and none younger than twenty.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Every man was picked by King Olaf himself, who determined that none should be older than sixty years, and none younger than twenty.