used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading King Olaf stood on the poop deck of the Long Serpent, a conspicuous figure among his fighting men, with his gold wrought helm towering high above the others' heads.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading King Olaf stood on the poop deck of the Long Serpent, a conspicuous figure among his fighting men, with his gold wrought helm towering high above the others' heads.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading From this position he could survey the movements of his foes, command the actions of his own shipmen, and direct the defence.
in addition
From this reading From this place also he could fire his arrows and fling his spears over the heads of his Norsemen.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading King Olaf stood on the poop deck of the Long Serpent, a conspicuous figure among his fighting men, with his gold wrought helm towering high above the others' heads.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From this position he could survey the movements of his foes, command the actions of his own shipmen, and direct the defence.
arrowsnounUS /ˈæroʊz/
plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading From this place also he could fire his arrows and fling his spears over the heads of his Norsemen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The larger number of his chosen chiefs--as Kolbiorn Stallare, Thorfinn the Dashing, Ketil the Tall, and Thorstein Oxfoot--had their stations forward on the forecastle deck or in the "close quarters" nearer the prow.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading The larger number of his chosen chiefs--as Kolbiorn Stallare, Thorfinn the Dashing, Ketil the Tall, and Thorstein Oxfoot--had their stations forward on the forecastle deck or in the "close quarters" nearer the prow.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The larger number of his chosen chiefs--as Kolbiorn Stallare, Thorfinn the Dashing, Ketil the Tall, and Thorstein Oxfoot--had their stations forward on the forecastle deck or in the "close quarters" nearer the prow.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The larger number of his chosen chiefs--as Kolbiorn Stallare, Thorfinn the Dashing, Ketil the Tall, and Thorstein Oxfoot--had their stations forward on the forecastle deck or in the "close quarters" nearer the prow.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading From this position he could survey the movements of his foes, command the actions of his own shipmen, and direct the defence.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading King Olaf stood on the poop deck of the Long Serpent, a conspicuous figure among his fighting men, with his gold wrought helm towering high above the others' heads.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From this position he could survey the movements of his foes, command the actions of his own shipmen, and direct the defence.
DashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading The larger number of his chosen chiefs--as Kolbiorn Stallare, Thorfinn the Dashing, Ketil the Tall, and Thorstein Oxfoot--had their stations forward on the forecastle deck or in the "close quarters" nearer the prow.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading King Olaf stood on the poop deck of the Long Serpent, a conspicuous figure among his fighting men, with his gold wrought helm towering high above the others' heads.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading From this position he could survey the movements of his foes, command the actions of his own shipmen, and direct the defence.
command with authority
From this reading From this position he could survey the movements of his foes, command the actions of his own shipmen, and direct the defence.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading King Olaf stood on the poop deck of the Long Serpent, a conspicuous figure among his fighting men, with his gold wrought helm towering high above the others' heads.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading King Olaf stood on the poop deck of the Long Serpent, a conspicuous figure among his fighting men, with his gold wrought helm towering high above the others' heads.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading His quivers were filled with picked arrows, and he had near him many racks of javelins.
start firing a weapon
From this reading From this place also he could fire his arrows and fling his spears over the heads of his Norsemen.
flingverbUS /flɪŋ/
throw with force or recklessness
From this reading From this place also he could fire his arrows and fling his spears over the heads of his Norsemen.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading From this position he could survey the movements of his foes, command the actions of his own shipmen, and direct the defence.
forecastlenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading The larger number of his chosen chiefs--as Kolbiorn Stallare, Thorfinn the Dashing, Ketil the Tall, and Thorstein Oxfoot--had their stations forward on the forecastle deck or in the "close quarters" nearer the prow.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The larger number of his chosen chiefs--as Kolbiorn Stallare, Thorfinn the Dashing, Ketil the Tall, and Thorstein Oxfoot--had their stations forward on the forecastle deck or in the "close quarters" nearer the prow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From this position he could survey the movements of his foes, command the actions of his own shipmen, and direct the defence.
coins made of gold
From this reading King Olaf stood on the poop deck of the Long Serpent, a conspicuous figure among his fighting men, with his gold wrought helm towering high above the others' heads.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His quivers were filled with picked arrows, and he had near him many racks of javelins.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From this position he could survey the movements of his foes, command the actions of his own shipmen, and direct the defence.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading King Olaf stood on the poop deck of the Long Serpent, a conspicuous figure among his fighting men, with his gold wrought helm towering high above the others' heads.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading King Olaf stood on the poop deck of the Long Serpent, a conspicuous figure among his fighting men, with his gold wrought helm towering high above the others' heads.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading King Olaf stood on the poop deck of the Long Serpent, a conspicuous figure among his fighting men, with his gold wrought helm towering high above the others' heads.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His quivers were filled with picked arrows, and he had near him many racks of javelins.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading King Olaf stood on the poop deck of the Long Serpent, a conspicuous figure among his fighting men, with his gold wrought helm towering high above the others' heads.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The larger number of his chosen chiefs--as Kolbiorn Stallare, Thorfinn the Dashing, Ketil the Tall, and Thorstein Oxfoot--had their stations forward on the forecastle deck or in the "close quarters" nearer the prow.
javelins
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From this reading His quivers were filled with picked arrows, and he had near him many racks of javelins.
Ketil
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From this reading The larger number of his chosen chiefs--as Kolbiorn Stallare, Thorfinn the Dashing, Ketil the Tall, and Thorstein Oxfoot--had their stations forward on the forecastle deck or in the "close quarters" nearer the prow.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading King Olaf stood on the poop deck of the Long Serpent, a conspicuous figure among his fighting men, with his gold wrought helm towering high above the others' heads.
Kolbiorn
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From this reading The larger number of his chosen chiefs--as Kolbiorn Stallare, Thorfinn the Dashing, Ketil the Tall, and Thorstein Oxfoot--had their stations forward on the forecastle deck or in the "close quarters" nearer the prow.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The larger number of his chosen chiefs--as Kolbiorn Stallare, Thorfinn the Dashing, Ketil the Tall, and Thorstein Oxfoot--had their stations forward on the forecastle deck or in the "close quarters" nearer the prow.
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 King Olaf stood on the poop deck of the Long Serpent, a conspicuous figure among his fighting men, with his gold wrought helm towering high above the others' heads.
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 His quivers were filled with picked arrows, and he had near him many racks of javelins.
the force of workers available
From this reading King Olaf stood on the poop deck of the Long Serpent, a conspicuous figure among his fighting men, with his gold wrought helm towering high above the others' heads.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading From this position he could survey the movements of his foes, command the actions of his own shipmen, and direct the defence.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading His quivers were filled with picked arrows, and he had near him many racks of javelins.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The larger number of his chosen chiefs--as Kolbiorn Stallare, Thorfinn the Dashing, Ketil the Tall, and Thorstein Oxfoot--had their stations forward on the forecastle deck or in the "close quarters" nearer the prow.
NorsemennounUS /ˈnɔːrsmɪn/
plural of “norseman” — a native or inhabitant of Norway
From this reading From this place also he could fire his arrows and fling his spears over the heads of his Norsemen.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The larger number of his chosen chiefs--as Kolbiorn Stallare, Thorfinn the Dashing, Ketil the Tall, and Thorstein Oxfoot--had their stations forward on the forecastle deck or in the "close quarters" nearer the prow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading King Olaf stood on the poop deck of the Long Serpent, a conspicuous figure among his fighting men, with his gold wrought helm towering high above the others' heads.
Olaf
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From this reading King Olaf stood on the poop deck of the Long Serpent, a conspicuous figure among his fighting men, with his gold wrought helm towering high above the others' heads.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading King Olaf stood on the poop deck of the Long Serpent, a conspicuous figure among his fighting men, with his gold wrought helm towering high above the others' heads.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The larger number of his chosen chiefs--as Kolbiorn Stallare, Thorfinn the Dashing, Ketil the Tall, and Thorstein Oxfoot--had their stations forward on the forecastle deck or in the "close quarters" nearer the prow.
others
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From this reading King Olaf stood on the poop deck of the Long Serpent, a conspicuous figure among his fighting men, with his gold wrought helm towering high above the others' heads.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading From this place also he could fire his arrows and fling his spears over the heads of his Norsemen.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading From this position he could survey the movements of his foes, command the actions of his own shipmen, and direct the defence.
Oxfoot
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From this reading The larger number of his chosen chiefs--as Kolbiorn Stallare, Thorfinn the Dashing, Ketil the Tall, and Thorstein Oxfoot--had their stations forward on the forecastle deck or in the "close quarters" nearer the prow.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading His quivers were filled with picked arrows, and he had near him many racks of javelins.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading From this place also he could fire his arrows and fling his spears over the heads of his Norsemen.
poopnounUS /puːp/
obscene terms for feces
From this reading King Olaf stood on the poop deck of the Long Serpent, a conspicuous figure among his fighting men, with his gold wrought helm towering high above the others' heads.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading From this position he could survey the movements of his foes, command the actions of his own shipmen, and direct the defence.
prownounUS /praʊ/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading The larger number of his chosen chiefs--as Kolbiorn Stallare, Thorfinn the Dashing, Ketil the Tall, and Thorstein Oxfoot--had their stations forward on the forecastle deck or in the "close quarters" nearer the prow.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading The larger number of his chosen chiefs--as Kolbiorn Stallare, Thorfinn the Dashing, Ketil the Tall, and Thorstein Oxfoot--had their stations forward on the forecastle deck or in the "close quarters" nearer the prow.
quivers
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From this reading His quivers were filled with picked arrows, and he had near him many racks of javelins.
racksnounUS /ræks/
plural of “rack” — framework for holding objects
From this reading His quivers were filled with picked arrows, and he had near him many racks of javelins.
SerpentnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənt/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading King Olaf stood on the poop deck of the Long Serpent, a conspicuous figure among his fighting men, with his gold wrought helm towering high above the others' heads.
shipmen
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From this reading From this position he could survey the movements of his foes, command the actions of his own shipmen, and direct the defence.
spearsnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading From this place also he could fire his arrows and fling his spears over the heads of his Norsemen.
Stallare
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From this reading The larger number of his chosen chiefs--as Kolbiorn Stallare, Thorfinn the Dashing, Ketil the Tall, and Thorstein Oxfoot--had their stations forward on the forecastle deck or in the "close quarters" nearer the prow.
stationsnounUS /ˈsteɪʃənz/
(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary
From this reading The larger number of his chosen chiefs--as Kolbiorn Stallare, Thorfinn the Dashing, Ketil the Tall, and Thorstein Oxfoot--had their stations forward on the forecastle deck or in the "close quarters" nearer the prow.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading King Olaf stood on the poop deck of the Long Serpent, a conspicuous figure among his fighting men, with his gold wrought helm towering high above the others' heads.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading From this position he could survey the movements of his foes, command the actions of his own shipmen, and direct the defence.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The larger number of his chosen chiefs--as Kolbiorn Stallare, Thorfinn the Dashing, Ketil the Tall, and Thorstein Oxfoot--had their stations forward on the forecastle deck or in the "close quarters" nearer the prow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading King Olaf stood on the poop deck of the Long Serpent, a conspicuous figure among his fighting men, with his gold wrought helm towering high above the others' heads.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The larger number of his chosen chiefs--as Kolbiorn Stallare, Thorfinn the Dashing, Ketil the Tall, and Thorstein Oxfoot--had their stations forward on the forecastle deck or in the "close quarters" nearer the prow.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From this position he could survey the movements of his foes, command the actions of his own shipmen, and direct the defence.
Thorfinn
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From this reading The larger number of his chosen chiefs--as Kolbiorn Stallare, Thorfinn the Dashing, Ketil the Tall, and Thorstein Oxfoot--had their stations forward on the forecastle deck or in the "close quarters" nearer the prow.
Thorstein
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From this reading The larger number of his chosen chiefs--as Kolbiorn Stallare, Thorfinn the Dashing, Ketil the Tall, and Thorstein Oxfoot--had their stations forward on the forecastle deck or in the "close quarters" nearer the prow.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading King Olaf stood on the poop deck of the Long Serpent, a conspicuous figure among his fighting men, with his gold wrought helm towering high above the others' heads.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His quivers were filled with picked arrows, and he had near him many racks of javelins.
in the company of; together with
From this reading King Olaf stood on the poop deck of the Long Serpent, a conspicuous figure among his fighting men, with his gold wrought helm towering high above the others' heads.
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading King Olaf stood on the poop deck of the Long Serpent, a conspicuous figure among his fighting men, with his gold wrought helm towering high above the others' heads.
