used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Soon afterwards, there came forth from an inner chamber a beautiful but sad-looking maiden--Sieglinde, the mistress of this curious dwelling-place--and full of surprise at seeing a stranger lying upon the hearth, she called to him in a low tone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Soon afterwards, there came forth from an inner chamber a beautiful but sad-looking maiden--Sieglinde, the mistress of this curious dwelling-place--and full of surprise at seeing a stranger lying upon the hearth, she called to him in a low tone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He found himself in a strange-looking room; for the house was built around a mighty ash-tree, the huge trunk of which stood as a pillar in the centre.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading The sound of the maiden's sweet voice aroused Siegmund; and raising his head, he asked for a drink.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He found himself in a strange-looking room; for the house was built around a mighty ash-tree, the huge trunk of which stood as a pillar in the centre.
ash-tree
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From this reading He found himself in a strange-looking room; for the house was built around a mighty ash-tree, the huge trunk of which stood as a pillar in the centre.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The sound of the maiden's sweet voice aroused Siegmund; and raising his head, he asked for a drink.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Soon afterwards, there came forth from an inner chamber a beautiful but sad-looking maiden--Sieglinde, the mistress of this curious dwelling-place--and full of surprise at seeing a stranger lying upon the hearth, she called to him in a low tone.
bear-skin
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From this reading Finding that the room was empty, Siegmund strode forward to the hearth, and being utterly exhausted by his late exertions and flight, he stretched himself upon a bear-skin before the fire, and sank into a sweet, refreshing slumber.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Soon afterwards, there came forth from an inner chamber a beautiful but sad-looking maiden--Sieglinde, the mistress of this curious dwelling-place--and full of surprise at seeing a stranger lying upon the hearth, she called to him in a low tone.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Finding that the room was empty, Siegmund strode forward to the hearth, and being utterly exhausted by his late exertions and flight, he stretched himself upon a bear-skin before the fire, and sank into a sweet, refreshing slumber.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Finding that the room was empty, Siegmund strode forward to the hearth, and being utterly exhausted by his late exertions and flight, he stretched himself upon a bear-skin before the fire, and sank into a sweet, refreshing slumber.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading He found himself in a strange-looking room; for the house was built around a mighty ash-tree, the huge trunk of which stood as a pillar in the centre.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Soon afterwards, there came forth from an inner chamber a beautiful but sad-looking maiden--Sieglinde, the mistress of this curious dwelling-place--and full of surprise at seeing a stranger lying upon the hearth, she called to him in a low tone.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Finding that the room was empty, Siegmund strode forward to the hearth, and being utterly exhausted by his late exertions and flight, he stretched himself upon a bear-skin before the fire, and sank into a sweet, refreshing slumber.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Soon afterwards, there came forth from an inner chamber a beautiful but sad-looking maiden--Sieglinde, the mistress of this curious dwelling-place--and full of surprise at seeing a stranger lying upon the hearth, she called to him in a low tone.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading He found himself in a strange-looking room; for the house was built around a mighty ash-tree, the huge trunk of which stood as a pillar in the centre.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Soon afterwards, there came forth from an inner chamber a beautiful but sad-looking maiden--Sieglinde, the mistress of this curious dwelling-place--and full of surprise at seeing a stranger lying upon the hearth, she called to him in a low tone.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Soon afterwards, there came forth from an inner chamber a beautiful but sad-looking maiden--Sieglinde, the mistress of this curious dwelling-place--and full of surprise at seeing a stranger lying upon the hearth, she called to him in a low tone.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
take in liquids
From this reading The sound of the maiden's sweet voice aroused Siegmund; and raising his head, he asked for a drink.
dwelling-place
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From this reading Soon afterwards, there came forth from an inner chamber a beautiful but sad-looking maiden--Sieglinde, the mistress of this curious dwelling-place--and full of surprise at seeing a stranger lying upon the hearth, she called to him in a low tone.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Finding that the room was empty, Siegmund strode forward to the hearth, and being utterly exhausted by his late exertions and flight, he stretched himself upon a bear-skin before the fire, and sank into a sweet, refreshing slumber.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Finding that the room was empty, Siegmund strode forward to the hearth, and being utterly exhausted by his late exertions and flight, he stretched himself upon a bear-skin before the fire, and sank into a sweet, refreshing slumber.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Finding that the room was empty, Siegmund strode forward to the hearth, and being utterly exhausted by his late exertions and flight, he stretched himself upon a bear-skin before the fire, and sank into a sweet, refreshing slumber.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Finding that the room was empty, Siegmund strode forward to the hearth, and being utterly exhausted by his late exertions and flight, he stretched himself upon a bear-skin before the fire, and sank into a sweet, refreshing slumber.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Finding that the room was empty, Siegmund strode forward to the hearth, and being utterly exhausted by his late exertions and flight, he stretched himself upon a bear-skin before the fire, and sank into a sweet, refreshing slumber.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Finding that the room was empty, Siegmund strode forward to the hearth, and being utterly exhausted by his late exertions and flight, he stretched himself upon a bear-skin before the fire, and sank into a sweet, refreshing slumber.
moving swiftly
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He found himself in a strange-looking room; for the house was built around a mighty ash-tree, the huge trunk of which stood as a pillar in the centre.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Soon afterwards, there came forth from an inner chamber a beautiful but sad-looking maiden--Sieglinde, the mistress of this curious dwelling-place--and full of surprise at seeing a stranger lying upon the hearth, she called to him in a low tone.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Finding that the room was empty, Siegmund strode forward to the hearth, and being utterly exhausted by his late exertions and flight, he stretched himself upon a bear-skin before the fire, and sank into a sweet, refreshing slumber.
set up or found
From this reading He found himself in a strange-looking room; for the house was built around a mighty ash-tree, the huge trunk of which stood as a pillar in the centre.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Soon afterwards, there came forth from an inner chamber a beautiful but sad-looking maiden--Sieglinde, the mistress of this curious dwelling-place--and full of surprise at seeing a stranger lying upon the hearth, she called to him in a low tone.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The sound of the maiden's sweet voice aroused Siegmund; and raising his head, he asked for a drink.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Finding that the room was empty, Siegmund strode forward to the hearth, and being utterly exhausted by his late exertions and flight, he stretched himself upon a bear-skin before the fire, and sank into a sweet, refreshing slumber.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Soon afterwards, there came forth from an inner chamber a beautiful but sad-looking maiden--Sieglinde, the mistress of this curious dwelling-place--and full of surprise at seeing a stranger lying upon the hearth, she called to him in a low tone.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He found himself in a strange-looking room; for the house was built around a mighty ash-tree, the huge trunk of which stood as a pillar in the centre.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
homesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He found himself in a strange-looking room; for the house was built around a mighty ash-tree, the huge trunk of which stood as a pillar in the centre.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading He found himself in a strange-looking room; for the house was built around a mighty ash-tree, the huge trunk of which stood as a pillar in the centre.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
located inward
From this reading Soon afterwards, there came forth from an inner chamber a beautiful but sad-looking maiden--Sieglinde, the mistress of this curious dwelling-place--and full of surprise at seeing a stranger lying upon the hearth, she called to him in a low tone.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Finding that the room was empty, Siegmund strode forward to the hearth, and being utterly exhausted by his late exertions and flight, he stretched himself upon a bear-skin before the fire, and sank into a sweet, refreshing slumber.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Finding that the room was empty, Siegmund strode forward to the hearth, and being utterly exhausted by his late exertions and flight, he stretched himself upon a bear-skin before the fire, and sank into a sweet, refreshing slumber.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Soon afterwards, there came forth from an inner chamber a beautiful but sad-looking maiden--Sieglinde, the mistress of this curious dwelling-place--and full of surprise at seeing a stranger lying upon the hearth, she called to him in a low tone.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Soon afterwards, there came forth from an inner chamber a beautiful but sad-looking maiden--Sieglinde, the mistress of this curious dwelling-place--and full of surprise at seeing a stranger lying upon the hearth, she called to him in a low tone.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Soon afterwards, there came forth from an inner chamber a beautiful but sad-looking maiden--Sieglinde, the mistress of this curious dwelling-place--and full of surprise at seeing a stranger lying upon the hearth, she called to him in a low tone.
maiden's
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From this reading The sound of the maiden's sweet voice aroused Siegmund; and raising his head, he asked for a drink.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading He found himself in a strange-looking room; for the house was built around a mighty ash-tree, the huge trunk of which stood as a pillar in the centre.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Soon afterwards, there came forth from an inner chamber a beautiful but sad-looking maiden--Sieglinde, the mistress of this curious dwelling-place--and full of surprise at seeing a stranger lying upon the hearth, she called to him in a low tone.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He found himself in a strange-looking room; for the house was built around a mighty ash-tree, the huge trunk of which stood as a pillar in the centre.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
pillarnounUS /ˈpɪlər/
a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading He found himself in a strange-looking room; for the house was built around a mighty ash-tree, the huge trunk of which stood as a pillar in the centre.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading The sound of the maiden's sweet voice aroused Siegmund; and raising his head, he asked for a drink.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading Finding that the room was empty, Siegmund strode forward to the hearth, and being utterly exhausted by his late exertions and flight, he stretched himself upon a bear-skin before the fire, and sank into a sweet, refreshing slumber.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He found himself in a strange-looking room; for the house was built around a mighty ash-tree, the huge trunk of which stood as a pillar in the centre.
sad-looking
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From this reading Soon afterwards, there came forth from an inner chamber a beautiful but sad-looking maiden--Sieglinde, the mistress of this curious dwelling-place--and full of surprise at seeing a stranger lying upon the hearth, she called to him in a low tone.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Finding that the room was empty, Siegmund strode forward to the hearth, and being utterly exhausted by his late exertions and flight, he stretched himself upon a bear-skin before the fire, and sank into a sweet, refreshing slumber.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Soon afterwards, there came forth from an inner chamber a beautiful but sad-looking maiden--Sieglinde, the mistress of this curious dwelling-place--and full of surprise at seeing a stranger lying upon the hearth, she called to him in a low tone.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Soon afterwards, there came forth from an inner chamber a beautiful but sad-looking maiden--Sieglinde, the mistress of this curious dwelling-place--and full of surprise at seeing a stranger lying upon the hearth, she called to him in a low tone.
shieldless
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From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
Sieglinde
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From this reading Soon afterwards, there came forth from an inner chamber a beautiful but sad-looking maiden--Sieglinde, the mistress of this curious dwelling-place--and full of surprise at seeing a stranger lying upon the hearth, she called to him in a low tone.
Siegmund
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From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Finding that the room was empty, Siegmund strode forward to the hearth, and being utterly exhausted by his late exertions and flight, he stretched himself upon a bear-skin before the fire, and sank into a sweet, refreshing slumber.
in the near future
From this reading Soon afterwards, there came forth from an inner chamber a beautiful but sad-looking maiden--Sieglinde, the mistress of this curious dwelling-place--and full of surprise at seeing a stranger lying upon the hearth, she called to him in a low tone.
that is looked for
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The sound of the maiden's sweet voice aroused Siegmund; and raising his head, he asked for a drink.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He found himself in a strange-looking room; for the house was built around a mighty ash-tree, the huge trunk of which stood as a pillar in the centre.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
strange-looking
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From this reading He found himself in a strange-looking room; for the house was built around a mighty ash-tree, the huge trunk of which stood as a pillar in the centre.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Soon afterwards, there came forth from an inner chamber a beautiful but sad-looking maiden--Sieglinde, the mistress of this curious dwelling-place--and full of surprise at seeing a stranger lying upon the hearth, she called to him in a low tone.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Finding that the room was empty, Siegmund strode forward to the hearth, and being utterly exhausted by his late exertions and flight, he stretched himself upon a bear-skin before the fire, and sank into a sweet, refreshing slumber.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading Finding that the room was empty, Siegmund strode forward to the hearth, and being utterly exhausted by his late exertions and flight, he stretched himself upon a bear-skin before the fire, and sank into a sweet, refreshing slumber.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Soon afterwards, there came forth from an inner chamber a beautiful but sad-looking maiden--Sieglinde, the mistress of this curious dwelling-place--and full of surprise at seeing a stranger lying upon the hearth, she called to him in a low tone.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Finding that the room was empty, Siegmund strode forward to the hearth, and being utterly exhausted by his late exertions and flight, he stretched himself upon a bear-skin before the fire, and sank into a sweet, refreshing slumber.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Finding that the room was empty, Siegmund strode forward to the hearth, and being utterly exhausted by his late exertions and flight, he stretched himself upon a bear-skin before the fire, and sank into a sweet, refreshing slumber.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Soon afterwards, there came forth from an inner chamber a beautiful but sad-looking maiden--Sieglinde, the mistress of this curious dwelling-place--and full of surprise at seeing a stranger lying upon the hearth, she called to him in a low tone.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Soon afterwards, there came forth from an inner chamber a beautiful but sad-looking maiden--Sieglinde, the mistress of this curious dwelling-place--and full of surprise at seeing a stranger lying upon the hearth, she called to him in a low tone.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Soon afterwards, there came forth from an inner chamber a beautiful but sad-looking maiden--Sieglinde, the mistress of this curious dwelling-place--and full of surprise at seeing a stranger lying upon the hearth, she called to him in a low tone.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading He found himself in a strange-looking room; for the house was built around a mighty ash-tree, the huge trunk of which stood as a pillar in the centre.
unceremoniouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnserəˈmoʊniəsli/
in an unceremonious manner
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Finding that the room was empty, Siegmund strode forward to the hearth, and being utterly exhausted by his late exertions and flight, he stretched himself upon a bear-skin before the fire, and sank into a sweet, refreshing slumber.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Finding that the room was empty, Siegmund strode forward to the hearth, and being utterly exhausted by his late exertions and flight, he stretched himself upon a bear-skin before the fire, and sank into a sweet, refreshing slumber.
VALKYRIEnounUS /ˌvælˈkiːriːə/
(Norse mythology) one of the maidens of Odin who chose heroes to be slain in battle and conducted them to Valhalla
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The sound of the maiden's sweet voice aroused Siegmund; and raising his head, he asked for a drink.
Walküre
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From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
warrior-hero
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From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He found himself in a strange-looking room; for the house was built around a mighty ash-tree, the huge trunk of which stood as a pillar in the centre.
weaponlessadjective
without a weapon
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He found himself in a strange-looking room; for the house was built around a mighty ash-tree, the huge trunk of which stood as a pillar in the centre.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading THE VALKYRIE (_Die Walküre_) One wild and stormy evening, a noble warrior-hero, named Siegmund, flying weaponless and shieldless through a dark forest, sought refuge from his pursuing enemies in the first lonely homestead he came to, and opening the door with eager haste, unceremoniously stepped within.
