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From this reading THE MARVELS AT FRODA {273} During that summer in which Christianity was adopted by law in Iceland (1000 A.D.), it happened that a ship came to land at Snowfell Ness.
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From this reading THE MARVELS AT FRODA {273} During that summer in which Christianity was adopted by law in Iceland (1000 A.D.), it happened that a ship came to land at Snowfell Ness.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Defoe might have envied the profusion of detail; "The large chest with a lock, and the small box," and so on.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading THE MARVELS AT FRODA {273} During that summer in which Christianity was adopted by law in Iceland (1000 A.D.), it happened that a ship came to land at Snowfell Ness.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The combination of Christian exorcism, then a novelty in Iceland, with legal proceedings against the ghosts, is especially characteristic.
(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 The Marvels at Froda The following tale has all the direct simplicity and truth to human nature which mark the ancient literature of Iceland.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Some of the minor portents, such as the disturbances among inanimate objects, and the appearance of a glow of mysterious light, "the Fate Moon," recur in modern tales of haunted houses.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The Marvels at Froda The following tale has all the direct simplicity and truth to human nature which mark the ancient literature of Iceland.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Marvels at Froda The following tale has all the direct simplicity and truth to human nature which mark the ancient literature of Iceland.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Some of the minor portents, such as the disturbances among inanimate objects, and the appearance of a glow of mysterious light, "the Fate Moon," recur in modern tales of haunted houses.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some of the minor portents, such as the disturbances among inanimate objects, and the appearance of a glow of mysterious light, "the Fate Moon," recur in modern tales of haunted houses.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Marvels at Froda The following tale has all the direct simplicity and truth to human nature which mark the ancient literature of Iceland.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Defoe might have envied the profusion of detail; "The large chest with a lock, and the small box," and so on.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE MARVELS AT FRODA {273} During that summer in which Christianity was adopted by law in Iceland (1000 A.D.), it happened that a ship came to land at Snowfell Ness.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE MARVELS AT FRODA {273} During that summer in which Christianity was adopted by law in Iceland (1000 A.D.), it happened that a ship came to land at Snowfell Ness.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The combination of Christian exorcism, then a novelty in Iceland, with legal proceedings against the ghosts, is especially characteristic.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading Defoe might have envied the profusion of detail; "The large chest with a lock, and the small box," and so on.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading The combination of Christian exorcism, then a novelty in Iceland, with legal proceedings against the ghosts, is especially characteristic.
ChristianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading THE MARVELS AT FRODA {273} During that summer in which Christianity was adopted by law in Iceland (1000 A.D.), it happened that a ship came to land at Snowfell Ness.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading The combination of Christian exorcism, then a novelty in Iceland, with legal proceedings against the ghosts, is especially characteristic.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading THE MARVELS AT FRODA {273} During that summer in which Christianity was adopted by law in Iceland (1000 A.D.), it happened that a ship came to land at Snowfell Ness.
DefoenounUS /dɪˈfoʊ/
English writer remembered particularly for his novel about Robinson Crusoe (1660-1731)
From this reading Defoe might have envied the profusion of detail; "The large chest with a lock, and the small box," and so on.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading Defoe might have envied the profusion of detail; "The large chest with a lock, and the small box," and so on.
command with authority
From this reading The Marvels at Froda The following tale has all the direct simplicity and truth to human nature which mark the ancient literature of Iceland.
disturbancesnounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbənsəz/
plural of “disturbance” — activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading Some of the minor portents, such as the disturbances among inanimate objects, and the appearance of a glow of mysterious light, "the Fate Moon," recur in modern tales of haunted houses.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE MARVELS AT FRODA {273} During that summer in which Christianity was adopted by law in Iceland (1000 A.D.), it happened that a ship came to land at Snowfell Ness.
enviedverbUS /ˈenvid/
inflected form of “envy” — feel envious towards; admire enviously
From this reading Defoe might have envied the profusion of detail; "The large chest with a lock, and the small box," and so on.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The combination of Christian exorcism, then a novelty in Iceland, with legal proceedings against the ghosts, is especially characteristic.
exorcismnounUS /ˈeksərsɪzəm/
freeing from evil spirits
From this reading The combination of Christian exorcism, then a novelty in Iceland, with legal proceedings against the ghosts, is especially characteristic.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Some of the minor portents, such as the disturbances among inanimate objects, and the appearance of a glow of mysterious light, "the Fate Moon," recur in modern tales of haunted houses.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The Marvels at Froda The following tale has all the direct simplicity and truth to human nature which mark the ancient literature of Iceland.
Froda
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From this reading The Marvels at Froda The following tale has all the direct simplicity and truth to human nature which mark the ancient literature of Iceland.
ghostsnounUS /ɡoʊsts/
plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading The combination of Christian exorcism, then a novelty in Iceland, with legal proceedings against the ghosts, is especially characteristic.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading Some of the minor portents, such as the disturbances among inanimate objects, and the appearance of a glow of mysterious light, "the Fate Moon," recur in modern tales of haunted houses.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE MARVELS AT FRODA {273} During that summer in which Christianity was adopted by law in Iceland (1000 A.D.), it happened that a ship came to land at Snowfell Ness.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Marvels at Froda The following tale has all the direct simplicity and truth to human nature which mark the ancient literature of Iceland.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading Some of the minor portents, such as the disturbances among inanimate objects, and the appearance of a glow of mysterious light, "the Fate Moon," recur in modern tales of haunted houses.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Defoe might have envied the profusion of detail; "The large chest with a lock, and the small box," and so on.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Some of the minor portents, such as the disturbances among inanimate objects, and the appearance of a glow of mysterious light, "the Fate Moon," recur in modern tales of haunted houses.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The Marvels at Froda The following tale has all the direct simplicity and truth to human nature which mark the ancient literature of Iceland.
IcelandnounUS /ˈaɪslənd/
an island republic on the island of Iceland; became independent of Denmark in 1944
From this reading The Marvels at Froda The following tale has all the direct simplicity and truth to human nature which mark the ancient literature of Iceland.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some of the minor portents, such as the disturbances among inanimate objects, and the appearance of a glow of mysterious light, "the Fate Moon," recur in modern tales of haunted houses.
inanimateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnænəmət/
belonging to the class of nouns denoting nonliving things
From this reading Some of the minor portents, such as the disturbances among inanimate objects, and the appearance of a glow of mysterious light, "the Fate Moon," recur in modern tales of haunted houses.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The combination of Christian exorcism, then a novelty in Iceland, with legal proceedings against the ghosts, is especially characteristic.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MARVELS AT FRODA {273} During that summer in which Christianity was adopted by law in Iceland (1000 A.D.), it happened that a ship came to land at Snowfell Ness.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading THE MARVELS AT FRODA {273} During that summer in which Christianity was adopted by law in Iceland (1000 A.D.), it happened that a ship came to land at Snowfell Ness.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Defoe might have envied the profusion of detail; "The large chest with a lock, and the small box," and so on.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading THE MARVELS AT FRODA {273} During that summer in which Christianity was adopted by law in Iceland (1000 A.D.), it happened that a ship came to land at Snowfell Ness.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading The combination of Christian exorcism, then a novelty in Iceland, with legal proceedings against the ghosts, is especially characteristic.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Some of the minor portents, such as the disturbances among inanimate objects, and the appearance of a glow of mysterious light, "the Fate Moon," recur in modern tales of haunted houses.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading The Marvels at Froda The following tale has all the direct simplicity and truth to human nature which mark the ancient literature of Iceland.
fasten with a lock
From this reading Defoe might have envied the profusion of detail; "The large chest with a lock, and the small box," and so on.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading The Marvels at Froda The following tale has all the direct simplicity and truth to human nature which mark the ancient literature of Iceland.
MarvelsnounUS /ˈmɑːrvəlz/
plural of “marvel” — something that causes feelings of wonder
From this reading The Marvels at Froda The following tale has all the direct simplicity and truth to human nature which mark the ancient literature of Iceland.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Defoe might have envied the profusion of detail; "The large chest with a lock, and the small box," and so on.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading Some of the minor portents, such as the disturbances among inanimate objects, and the appearance of a glow of mysterious light, "the Fate Moon," recur in modern tales of haunted houses.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Some of the minor portents, such as the disturbances among inanimate objects, and the appearance of a glow of mysterious light, "the Fate Moon," recur in modern tales of haunted houses.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Some of the minor portents, such as the disturbances among inanimate objects, and the appearance of a glow of mysterious light, "the Fate Moon," recur in modern tales of haunted houses.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Some of the minor portents, such as the disturbances among inanimate objects, and the appearance of a glow of mysterious light, "the Fate Moon," recur in modern tales of haunted houses.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The Marvels at Froda The following tale has all the direct simplicity and truth to human nature which mark the ancient literature of Iceland.
NessnounUS /nes/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading THE MARVELS AT FRODA {273} During that summer in which Christianity was adopted by law in Iceland (1000 A.D.), it happened that a ship came to land at Snowfell Ness.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading The combination of Christian exorcism, then a novelty in Iceland, with legal proceedings against the ghosts, is especially characteristic.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Some of the minor portents, such as the disturbances among inanimate objects, and the appearance of a glow of mysterious light, "the Fate Moon," recur in modern tales of haunted houses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Marvels at Froda The following tale has all the direct simplicity and truth to human nature which mark the ancient literature of Iceland.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Defoe might have envied the profusion of detail; "The large chest with a lock, and the small box," and so on.
portentsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtents/
plural of “portent” — a sign of something about to happen
From this reading Some of the minor portents, such as the disturbances among inanimate objects, and the appearance of a glow of mysterious light, "the Fate Moon," recur in modern tales of haunted houses.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading The combination of Christian exorcism, then a novelty in Iceland, with legal proceedings against the ghosts, is especially characteristic.
profusionnounUS /prəˈfjuːʒən/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading Defoe might have envied the profusion of detail; "The large chest with a lock, and the small box," and so on.
recurverbUS /rɪˈkɜːr/
happen or occur again
From this reading Some of the minor portents, such as the disturbances among inanimate objects, and the appearance of a glow of mysterious light, "the Fate Moon," recur in modern tales of haunted houses.
transport commercially
From this reading THE MARVELS AT FRODA {273} During that summer in which Christianity was adopted by law in Iceland (1000 A.D.), it happened that a ship came to land at Snowfell Ness.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading The Marvels at Froda The following tale has all the direct simplicity and truth to human nature which mark the ancient literature of Iceland.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Defoe might have envied the profusion of detail; "The large chest with a lock, and the small box," and so on.
Snowfell
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From this reading THE MARVELS AT FRODA {273} During that summer in which Christianity was adopted by law in Iceland (1000 A.D.), it happened that a ship came to land at Snowfell Ness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Defoe might have envied the profusion of detail; "The large chest with a lock, and the small box," and so on.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of the minor portents, such as the disturbances among inanimate objects, and the appearance of a glow of mysterious light, "the Fate Moon," recur in modern tales of haunted houses.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Some of the minor portents, such as the disturbances among inanimate objects, and the appearance of a glow of mysterious light, "the Fate Moon," recur in modern tales of haunted houses.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading THE MARVELS AT FRODA {273} During that summer in which Christianity was adopted by law in Iceland (1000 A.D.), it happened that a ship came to land at Snowfell Ness.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The Marvels at Froda The following tale has all the direct simplicity and truth to human nature which mark the ancient literature of Iceland.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Some of the minor portents, such as the disturbances among inanimate objects, and the appearance of a glow of mysterious light, "the Fate Moon," recur in modern tales of haunted houses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MARVELS AT FRODA {273} During that summer in which Christianity was adopted by law in Iceland (1000 A.D.), it happened that a ship came to land at Snowfell Ness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Marvels at Froda The following tale has all the direct simplicity and truth to human nature which mark the ancient literature of Iceland.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The combination of Christian exorcism, then a novelty in Iceland, with legal proceedings against the ghosts, is especially characteristic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Marvels at Froda The following tale has all the direct simplicity and truth to human nature which mark the ancient literature of Iceland.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The Marvels at Froda The following tale has all the direct simplicity and truth to human nature which mark the ancient literature of Iceland.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MARVELS AT FRODA {273} During that summer in which Christianity was adopted by law in Iceland (1000 A.D.), it happened that a ship came to land at Snowfell Ness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Marvels at Froda The following tale has all the direct simplicity and truth to human nature which mark the ancient literature of Iceland.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Defoe might have envied the profusion of detail; "The large chest with a lock, and the small box," and so on.
