used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sadly Brunhilde took up her spear and shield and rode away to the battlefield.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She hovered nearer as the battle grew more terrible.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Sadly Brunhilde took up her spear and shield and rode away to the battlefield.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading She hovered nearer as the battle grew more terrible.
battlefieldnounUS /ˈbætəlfiːld/
a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought
From this reading Sadly Brunhilde took up her spear and shield and rode away to the battlefield.
Brunhilde
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From this reading Sadly Brunhilde took up her spear and shield and rode away to the battlefield.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading THE FLIGHT Closely Brunhilde watched the struggle.
cowardlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊərdli/
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
From this reading When she saw how fairly and valiantly the noble Siegmund fought, and how unfair and cowardly was the wicked Hunding, she thought:-- "I shall obey my king's wishes, not his words.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading When she saw how fairly and valiantly the noble Siegmund fought, and how unfair and cowardly was the wicked Hunding, she thought:-- "I shall obey my king's wishes, not his words.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading THE FLIGHT Closely Brunhilde watched the struggle.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading When she saw how fairly and valiantly the noble Siegmund fought, and how unfair and cowardly was the wicked Hunding, she thought:-- "I shall obey my king's wishes, not his words.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading She hovered nearer as the battle grew more terrible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He loves Siegmund."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sadly Brunhilde took up her spear and shield and rode away to the battlefield.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When she saw how fairly and valiantly the noble Siegmund fought, and how unfair and cowardly was the wicked Hunding, she thought:-- "I shall obey my king's wishes, not his words.
hoveredverbUS /ˈhʌvərd/
past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading She hovered nearer as the battle grew more terrible.
how
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From this reading When she saw how fairly and valiantly the noble Siegmund fought, and how unfair and cowardly was the wicked Hunding, she thought:-- "I shall obey my king's wishes, not his words.
Hunding
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From this reading When she saw how fairly and valiantly the noble Siegmund fought, and how unfair and cowardly was the wicked Hunding, she thought:-- "I shall obey my king's wishes, not his words.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When she saw how fairly and valiantly the noble Siegmund fought, and how unfair and cowardly was the wicked Hunding, she thought:-- "I shall obey my king's wishes, not his words.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading When she saw how fairly and valiantly the noble Siegmund fought, and how unfair and cowardly was the wicked Hunding, she thought:-- "I shall obey my king's wishes, not his words.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He loves Siegmund."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She hovered nearer as the battle grew more terrible.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When she saw how fairly and valiantly the noble Siegmund fought, and how unfair and cowardly was the wicked Hunding, she thought:-- "I shall obey my king's wishes, not his words.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading She hovered nearer as the battle grew more terrible.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading When she saw how fairly and valiantly the noble Siegmund fought, and how unfair and cowardly was the wicked Hunding, she thought:-- "I shall obey my king's wishes, not his words.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When she saw how fairly and valiantly the noble Siegmund fought, and how unfair and cowardly was the wicked Hunding, she thought:-- "I shall obey my king's wishes, not his words.
be obedient to
From this reading When she saw how fairly and valiantly the noble Siegmund fought, and how unfair and cowardly was the wicked Hunding, she thought:-- "I shall obey my king's wishes, not his words.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Sadly Brunhilde took up her spear and shield and rode away to the battlefield.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading Sadly Brunhilde took up her spear and shield and rode away to the battlefield.
cut with a saw
From this reading When she saw how fairly and valiantly the noble Siegmund fought, and how unfair and cowardly was the wicked Hunding, she thought:-- "I shall obey my king's wishes, not his words.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading When she saw how fairly and valiantly the noble Siegmund fought, and how unfair and cowardly was the wicked Hunding, she thought:-- "I shall obey my king's wishes, not his words.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she saw how fairly and valiantly the noble Siegmund fought, and how unfair and cowardly was the wicked Hunding, she thought:-- "I shall obey my king's wishes, not his words.
shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading Sadly Brunhilde took up her spear and shield and rode away to the battlefield.
Siegmund
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From this reading When she saw how fairly and valiantly the noble Siegmund fought, and how unfair and cowardly was the wicked Hunding, she thought:-- "I shall obey my king's wishes, not his words.
spearnounUS /spɪr/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading Sadly Brunhilde took up her spear and shield and rode away to the battlefield.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading THE FLIGHT Closely Brunhilde watched the struggle.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading She hovered nearer as the battle grew more terrible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sadly Brunhilde took up her spear and shield and rode away to the battlefield.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When she saw how fairly and valiantly the noble Siegmund fought, and how unfair and cowardly was the wicked Hunding, she thought:-- "I shall obey my king's wishes, not his words.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sadly Brunhilde took up her spear and shield and rode away to the battlefield.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Sadly Brunhilde took up her spear and shield and rode away to the battlefield.
unfairadjectiveUS /ənˈfer/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading When she saw how fairly and valiantly the noble Siegmund fought, and how unfair and cowardly was the wicked Hunding, she thought:-- "I shall obey my king's wishes, not his words.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sadly Brunhilde took up her spear and shield and rode away to the battlefield.
valiantlyadverbUS /ˈvæljəntli/
with valor; in a valiant manner
From this reading When she saw how fairly and valiantly the noble Siegmund fought, and how unfair and cowardly was the wicked Hunding, she thought:-- "I shall obey my king's wishes, not his words.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When she saw how fairly and valiantly the noble Siegmund fought, and how unfair and cowardly was the wicked Hunding, she thought:-- "I shall obey my king's wishes, not his words.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading THE FLIGHT Closely Brunhilde watched the struggle.
at the time that
From this reading When she saw how fairly and valiantly the noble Siegmund fought, and how unfair and cowardly was the wicked Hunding, she thought:-- "I shall obey my king's wishes, not his words.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading When she saw how fairly and valiantly the noble Siegmund fought, and how unfair and cowardly was the wicked Hunding, she thought:-- "I shall obey my king's wishes, not his words.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading When she saw how fairly and valiantly the noble Siegmund fought, and how unfair and cowardly was the wicked Hunding, she thought:-- "I shall obey my king's wishes, not his words.
the words that are spoken
From this reading When she saw how fairly and valiantly the noble Siegmund fought, and how unfair and cowardly was the wicked Hunding, she thought:-- "I shall obey my king's wishes, not his words.
