used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The return of Biorn and the finding of Astrid happened so close together that Sigurd determined to take advantage of his opportunity.
affablyadverbUS /ˈæfəbli/
in an affable manner
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The day after Biorn's arrival, at the noonday meal, Ethelred called Sigurd to his side as usual.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The return of Biorn and the finding of Astrid happened so close together that Sigurd determined to take advantage of his opportunity.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The day after Biorn's arrival, at the noonday meal, Ethelred called Sigurd to his side as usual.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The day after Biorn's arrival, at the noonday meal, Ethelred called Sigurd to his side as usual.
Astrid
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From this reading The return of Biorn and the finding of Astrid happened so close together that Sigurd determined to take advantage of his opportunity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
Biorn
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From this reading The return of Biorn and the finding of Astrid happened so close together that Sigurd determined to take advantage of his opportunity.
Biorn's
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From this reading The day after Biorn's arrival, at the noonday meal, Ethelred called Sigurd to his side as usual.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The day after Biorn's arrival, at the noonday meal, Ethelred called Sigurd to his side as usual.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The return of Biorn and the finding of Astrid happened so close together that Sigurd determined to take advantage of his opportunity.
not accessible to view
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
conversedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrst/
past form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The return of Biorn and the finding of Astrid happened so close together that Sigurd determined to take advantage of his opportunity.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
Ethelrednoun
king of the English who succeeded to the throne after his half-brother Edward the Martyr was murdered; he struggled unsuccessfully against the invading Danes (969-1016)
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The return of Biorn and the finding of Astrid happened so close together that Sigurd determined to take advantage of his opportunity.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading THE FLIGHT FROM LONDON.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE FLIGHT FROM LONDON.
glovenounUS /ɡlʌv/
the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The return of Biorn and the finding of Astrid happened so close together that Sigurd determined to take advantage of his opportunity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
high-seat
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From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The return of Biorn and the finding of Astrid happened so close together that Sigurd determined to take advantage of his opportunity.
How
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From this reading "How is the search progressing, Jarl?
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How is the search progressing, Jarl?
Jarl
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From this reading "How is the search progressing, Jarl?
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THE FLIGHT FROM LONDON.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The day after Biorn's arrival, at the noonday meal, Ethelred called Sigurd to his side as usual.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
noondaynoun
the middle of the day
From this reading The day after Biorn's arrival, at the noonday meal, Ethelred called Sigurd to his side as usual.
Northmannoun
an inhabitant of Scandinavia
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The return of Biorn and the finding of Astrid happened so close together that Sigurd determined to take advantage of his opportunity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The return of Biorn and the finding of Astrid happened so close together that Sigurd determined to take advantage of his opportunity.
progressingverbUS /prəˈɡresɪŋ/
-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading "How is the search progressing, Jarl?
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The return of Biorn and the finding of Astrid happened so close together that Sigurd determined to take advantage of his opportunity.
relieve from
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading "How is the search progressing, Jarl?
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The day after Biorn's arrival, at the noonday meal, Ethelred called Sigurd to his side as usual.
SigurdnounUS /ˈsɪɡərd/
(Norse mythology) mythical Norse warrior hero who gains an accursed hoard of gold and was killed by Brynhild; Siegfried is the German counterpart
From this reading The return of Biorn and the finding of Astrid happened so close together that Sigurd determined to take advantage of his opportunity.
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The return of Biorn and the finding of Astrid happened so close together that Sigurd determined to take advantage of his opportunity.
in the near future
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
carry out
From this reading The return of Biorn and the finding of Astrid happened so close together that Sigurd determined to take advantage of his opportunity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The return of Biorn and the finding of Astrid happened so close together that Sigurd determined to take advantage of his opportunity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FLIGHT FROM LONDON.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The return of Biorn and the finding of Astrid happened so close together that Sigurd determined to take advantage of his opportunity.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The return of Biorn and the finding of Astrid happened so close together that Sigurd determined to take advantage of his opportunity.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
two times
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The day after Biorn's arrival, at the noonday meal, Ethelred called Sigurd to his side as usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He saw the King twice a day, at meals, and on each occasion Ethelred seated him near the high-seat and conversed affably with him; but Sigurd felt that the iron hand was but concealed within a silken glove, and that the King would soon find means to rid himself of this troublesome Northman.
