used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the royal ships drew near Queen Ute and the Princess Kriemhild, accompanied by many a gallant knight, rode along the banks of the Rhine to greet Queen Brunhild.
having companions or an escort
From this reading As the royal ships drew near Queen Ute and the Princess Kriemhild, accompanied by many a gallant knight, rode along the banks of the Rhine to greet Queen Brunhild.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As the royal ships drew near Queen Ute and the Princess Kriemhild, accompanied by many a gallant knight, rode along the banks of the Rhine to greet Queen Brunhild.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already the King had disembarked, and was leading his bride toward his gracious mother.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST In joy and merriment the days flew by, while the court at Worms prepared to hold high festival in honour of King Gunther's matchless bride.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Courteously did Queen Ute welcome the stranger, while Kriemhild kissed her and clasped her in her arms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the royal ships drew near Queen Ute and the Princess Kriemhild, accompanied by many a gallant knight, rode along the banks of the Rhine to greet Queen Brunhild.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST In joy and merriment the days flew by, while the court at Worms prepared to hold high festival in honour of King Gunther's matchless bride.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading As the royal ships drew near Queen Ute and the Princess Kriemhild, accompanied by many a gallant knight, rode along the banks of the Rhine to greet Queen Brunhild.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Some as they gazed upon the lovely maidens said that the warlike Queen Brunhild was more beautiful than the gentle Princess Kriemhild, but others, and these were the wiser, said that none could excel the peerless sister of the King.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST In joy and merriment the days flew by, while the court at Worms prepared to hold high festival in honour of King Gunther's matchless bride.
Brunhildnoun
a Valkyrie or a queen in the Nibelungenlied who loved the hero Siegfried; when he deceived her she had him killed and then committed suicide
From this reading As the royal ships drew near Queen Ute and the Princess Kriemhild, accompanied by many a gallant knight, rode along the banks of the Rhine to greet Queen Brunhild.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some as they gazed upon the lovely maidens said that the warlike Queen Brunhild was more beautiful than the gentle Princess Kriemhild, but others, and these were the wiser, said that none could excel the peerless sister of the King.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST In joy and merriment the days flew by, while the court at Worms prepared to hold high festival in honour of King Gunther's matchless bride.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Courteously did Queen Ute welcome the stranger, while Kriemhild kissed her and clasped her in her arms.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Some as they gazed upon the lovely maidens said that the warlike Queen Brunhild was more beautiful than the gentle Princess Kriemhild, but others, and these were the wiser, said that none could excel the peerless sister of the King.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST In joy and merriment the days flew by, while the court at Worms prepared to hold high festival in honour of King Gunther's matchless bride.
Courteouslyadverb
in a polite manner
From this reading Courteously did Queen Ute welcome the stranger, while Kriemhild kissed her and clasped her in her arms.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST In joy and merriment the days flew by, while the court at Worms prepared to hold high festival in honour of King Gunther's matchless bride.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Courteously did Queen Ute welcome the stranger, while Kriemhild kissed her and clasped her in her arms.
disembarked
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From this reading Already the King had disembarked, and was leading his bride toward his gracious mother.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As the royal ships drew near Queen Ute and the Princess Kriemhild, accompanied by many a gallant knight, rode along the banks of the Rhine to greet Queen Brunhild.
excelverbUS /ɪkˈsel/
distinguish oneself
From this reading Some as they gazed upon the lovely maidens said that the warlike Queen Brunhild was more beautiful than the gentle Princess Kriemhild, but others, and these were the wiser, said that none could excel the peerless sister of the King.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST In joy and merriment the days flew by, while the court at Worms prepared to hold high festival in honour of King Gunther's matchless bride.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST In joy and merriment the days flew by, while the court at Worms prepared to hold high festival in honour of King Gunther's matchless bride.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST In joy and merriment the days flew by, while the court at Worms prepared to hold high festival in honour of King Gunther's matchless bride.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading As the royal ships drew near Queen Ute and the Princess Kriemhild, accompanied by many a gallant knight, rode along the banks of the Rhine to greet Queen Brunhild.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Some as they gazed upon the lovely maidens said that the warlike Queen Brunhild was more beautiful than the gentle Princess Kriemhild, but others, and these were the wiser, said that none could excel the peerless sister of the King.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Some as they gazed upon the lovely maidens said that the warlike Queen Brunhild was more beautiful than the gentle Princess Kriemhild, but others, and these were the wiser, said that none could excel the peerless sister of the King.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading Already the King had disembarked, and was leading his bride toward his gracious mother.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading As the royal ships drew near Queen Ute and the Princess Kriemhild, accompanied by many a gallant knight, rode along the banks of the Rhine to greet Queen Brunhild.
Gunther's
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From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST In joy and merriment the days flew by, while the court at Worms prepared to hold high festival in honour of King Gunther's matchless bride.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Already the King had disembarked, and was leading his bride toward his gracious mother.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Courteously did Queen Ute welcome the stranger, while Kriemhild kissed her and clasped her in her arms.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST In joy and merriment the days flew by, while the court at Worms prepared to hold high festival in honour of King Gunther's matchless bride.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Already the King had disembarked, and was leading his bride toward his gracious mother.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST In joy and merriment the days flew by, while the court at Worms prepared to hold high festival in honour of King Gunther's matchless bride.
the state of being honored
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST In joy and merriment the days flew by, while the court at Worms prepared to hold high festival in honour of King Gunther's matchless bride.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST In joy and merriment the days flew by, while the court at Worms prepared to hold high festival in honour of King Gunther's matchless bride.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST In joy and merriment the days flew by, while the court at Worms prepared to hold high festival in honour of King Gunther's matchless bride.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST In joy and merriment the days flew by, while the court at Worms prepared to hold high festival in honour of King Gunther's matchless bride.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading Courteously did Queen Ute welcome the stranger, while Kriemhild kissed her and clasped her in her arms.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading As the royal ships drew near Queen Ute and the Princess Kriemhild, accompanied by many a gallant knight, rode along the banks of the Rhine to greet Queen Brunhild.
Kriemhild
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From this reading As the royal ships drew near Queen Ute and the Princess Kriemhild, accompanied by many a gallant knight, rode along the banks of the Rhine to greet Queen Brunhild.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Already the King had disembarked, and was leading his bride toward his gracious mother.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Some as they gazed upon the lovely maidens said that the warlike Queen Brunhild was more beautiful than the gentle Princess Kriemhild, but others, and these were the wiser, said that none could excel the peerless sister of the King.
maidensnounUS /ˈmeɪdənz/
plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Some as they gazed upon the lovely maidens said that the warlike Queen Brunhild was more beautiful than the gentle Princess Kriemhild, but others, and these were the wiser, said that none could excel the peerless sister of the King.
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 As the royal ships drew near Queen Ute and the Princess Kriemhild, accompanied by many a gallant knight, rode along the banks of the Rhine to greet Queen Brunhild.
matchlessadjective
eminent beyond or above comparison
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST In joy and merriment the days flew by, while the court at Worms prepared to hold high festival in honour of King Gunther's matchless bride.
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST In joy and merriment the days flew by, while the court at Worms prepared to hold high festival in honour of King Gunther's matchless bride.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Some as they gazed upon the lovely maidens said that the warlike Queen Brunhild was more beautiful than the gentle Princess Kriemhild, but others, and these were the wiser, said that none could excel the peerless sister of the King.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Already the King had disembarked, and was leading his bride toward his gracious mother.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As the royal ships drew near Queen Ute and the Princess Kriemhild, accompanied by many a gallant knight, rode along the banks of the Rhine to greet Queen Brunhild.
not one, and not any
From this reading Some as they gazed upon the lovely maidens said that the warlike Queen Brunhild was more beautiful than the gentle Princess Kriemhild, but others, and these were the wiser, said that none could excel the peerless sister of the King.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST In joy and merriment the days flew by, while the court at Worms prepared to hold high festival in honour of King Gunther's matchless bride.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some as they gazed upon the lovely maidens said that the warlike Queen Brunhild was more beautiful than the gentle Princess Kriemhild, but others, and these were the wiser, said that none could excel the peerless sister of the King.
peerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrlɪs/
eminent beyond or above comparison
From this reading Some as they gazed upon the lovely maidens said that the warlike Queen Brunhild was more beautiful than the gentle Princess Kriemhild, but others, and these were the wiser, said that none could excel the peerless sister of the King.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST In joy and merriment the days flew by, while the court at Worms prepared to hold high festival in honour of King Gunther's matchless bride.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading As the royal ships drew near Queen Ute and the Princess Kriemhild, accompanied by many a gallant knight, rode along the banks of the Rhine to greet Queen Brunhild.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading As the royal ships drew near Queen Ute and the Princess Kriemhild, accompanied by many a gallant knight, rode along the banks of the Rhine to greet Queen Brunhild.
RhinenounUS /raɪn/
United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)
From this reading As the royal ships drew near Queen Ute and the Princess Kriemhild, accompanied by many a gallant knight, rode along the banks of the Rhine to greet Queen Brunhild.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading As the royal ships drew near Queen Ute and the Princess Kriemhild, accompanied by many a gallant knight, rode along the banks of the Rhine to greet Queen Brunhild.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading As the royal ships drew near Queen Ute and the Princess Kriemhild, accompanied by many a gallant knight, rode along the banks of the Rhine to greet Queen Brunhild.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Some as they gazed upon the lovely maidens said that the warlike Queen Brunhild was more beautiful than the gentle Princess Kriemhild, but others, and these were the wiser, said that none could excel the peerless sister of the King.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading As the royal ships drew near Queen Ute and the Princess Kriemhild, accompanied by many a gallant knight, rode along the banks of the Rhine to greet Queen Brunhild.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Some as they gazed upon the lovely maidens said that the warlike Queen Brunhild was more beautiful than the gentle Princess Kriemhild, but others, and these were the wiser, said that none could excel the peerless sister of the King.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some as they gazed upon the lovely maidens said that the warlike Queen Brunhild was more beautiful than the gentle Princess Kriemhild, but others, and these were the wiser, said that none could excel the peerless sister of the King.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Courteously did Queen Ute welcome the stranger, while Kriemhild kissed her and clasped her in her arms.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Some as they gazed upon the lovely maidens said that the warlike Queen Brunhild was more beautiful than the gentle Princess Kriemhild, but others, and these were the wiser, said that none could excel the peerless sister of the King.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some as they gazed upon the lovely maidens said that the warlike Queen Brunhild was more beautiful than the gentle Princess Kriemhild, but others, and these were the wiser, said that none could excel the peerless sister of the King.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST In joy and merriment the days flew by, while the court at Worms prepared to hold high festival in honour of King Gunther's matchless bride.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Some as they gazed upon the lovely maidens said that the warlike Queen Brunhild was more beautiful than the gentle Princess Kriemhild, but others, and these were the wiser, said that none could excel the peerless sister of the King.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some as they gazed upon the lovely maidens said that the warlike Queen Brunhild was more beautiful than the gentle Princess Kriemhild, but others, and these were the wiser, said that none could excel the peerless sister of the King.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST In joy and merriment the days flew by, while the court at Worms prepared to hold high festival in honour of King Gunther's matchless bride.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Already the King had disembarked, and was leading his bride toward his gracious mother.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Some as they gazed upon the lovely maidens said that the warlike Queen Brunhild was more beautiful than the gentle Princess Kriemhild, but others, and these were the wiser, said that none could excel the peerless sister of the King.
Utenoun
a member of the Shoshonean people of Utah and Colorado and New Mexico
From this reading As the royal ships drew near Queen Ute and the Princess Kriemhild, accompanied by many a gallant knight, rode along the banks of the Rhine to greet Queen Brunhild.
warlikeadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrlaɪk/
disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
From this reading Some as they gazed upon the lovely maidens said that the warlike Queen Brunhild was more beautiful than the gentle Princess Kriemhild, but others, and these were the wiser, said that none could excel the peerless sister of the King.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Already the King had disembarked, and was leading his bride toward his gracious mother.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST In joy and merriment the days flew by, while the court at Worms prepared to hold high festival in honour of King Gunther's matchless bride.
accept gladly
From this reading Courteously did Queen Ute welcome the stranger, while Kriemhild kissed her and clasped her in her arms.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some as they gazed upon the lovely maidens said that the warlike Queen Brunhild was more beautiful than the gentle Princess Kriemhild, but others, and these were the wiser, said that none could excel the peerless sister of the King.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST In joy and merriment the days flew by, while the court at Worms prepared to hold high festival in honour of King Gunther's matchless bride.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Some as they gazed upon the lovely maidens said that the warlike Queen Brunhild was more beautiful than the gentle Princess Kriemhild, but others, and these were the wiser, said that none could excel the peerless sister of the King.
WormsnounUS /wɜːrmz/
plural of “worm” — any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae
From this reading THE WEDDING FEAST In joy and merriment the days flew by, while the court at Worms prepared to hold high festival in honour of King Gunther's matchless bride.
