used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The gale had now lessened to a steady wind from the northeast, interspersed with flurries of snow, and both ships drove steadily along under half-canvas.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The gale had now lessened to a steady wind from the northeast, interspersed with flurries of snow, and both ships drove steadily along under half-canvas.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The morning broke dark and gloomy, with no land in sight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
Biorn
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From this reading Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The gale had now lessened to a steady wind from the northeast, interspersed with flurries of snow, and both ships drove steadily along under half-canvas.
BRETLAND
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From this reading IN BRETLAND.
lacking funds
From this reading The morning broke dark and gloomy, with no land in sight.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
concludingadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading For two days they held this course, and then Sigurd held a shouted conference with Biorn.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading For two days they held this course, and then Sigurd held a shouted conference with Biorn.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The morning broke dark and gloomy, with no land in sight.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For two days they held this course, and then Sigurd held a shouted conference with Biorn.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading The gale had now lessened to a steady wind from the northeast, interspersed with flurries of snow, and both ships drove steadily along under half-canvas.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
flurriesnounUS /ˈflɜːriz/
plural of “flurry” — a rapid active commotion
From this reading The gale had now lessened to a steady wind from the northeast, interspersed with flurries of snow, and both ships drove steadily along under half-canvas.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For two days they held this course, and then Sigurd held a shouted conference with Biorn.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The gale had now lessened to a steady wind from the northeast, interspersed with flurries of snow, and both ships drove steadily along under half-canvas.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading The gale had now lessened to a steady wind from the northeast, interspersed with flurries of snow, and both ships drove steadily along under half-canvas.
depressingly dark
From this reading The morning broke dark and gloomy, with no land in sight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
half-canvas
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From this reading The gale had now lessened to a steady wind from the northeast, interspersed with flurries of snow, and both ships drove steadily along under half-canvas.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading For two days they held this course, and then Sigurd held a shouted conference with Biorn.
helmsmannounUS /ˈhelmzmæn/
the person who steers a ship
From this reading Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN BRETLAND.
interspersedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈspɜːrst/
past form of “intersperse” — place at intervals in or among
From this reading The gale had now lessened to a steady wind from the northeast, interspersed with flurries of snow, and both ships drove steadily along under half-canvas.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The morning broke dark and gloomy, with no land in sight.
lessenedadjectiveUS /ˈlesənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading The gale had now lessened to a steady wind from the northeast, interspersed with flurries of snow, and both ships drove steadily along under half-canvas.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning broke dark and gloomy, with no land in sight.
not any; not one
From this reading The morning broke dark and gloomy, with no land in sight.
northeastnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
From this reading The gale had now lessened to a steady wind from the northeast, interspersed with flurries of snow, and both ships drove steadily along under half-canvas.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The gale had now lessened to a steady wind from the northeast, interspersed with flurries of snow, and both ships drove steadily along under half-canvas.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
on one occasion
From this reading Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
cut with a saw
From this reading Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The gale had now lessened to a steady wind from the northeast, interspersed with flurries of snow, and both ships drove steadily along under half-canvas.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading For two days they held this course, and then Sigurd held a shouted conference with Biorn.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The morning broke dark and gloomy, with no land in sight.
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 Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
SnakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The gale had now lessened to a steady wind from the northeast, interspersed with flurries of snow, and both ships drove steadily along under half-canvas.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading The gale had now lessened to a steady wind from the northeast, interspersed with flurries of snow, and both ships drove steadily along under half-canvas.
make steady
From this reading The gale had now lessened to a steady wind from the northeast, interspersed with flurries of snow, and both ships drove steadily along under half-canvas.
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
ThamesnounUS /temz/
the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea
From this reading Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The morning broke dark and gloomy, with no land in sight.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For two days they held this course, and then Sigurd held a shouted conference with Biorn.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For two days they held this course, and then Sigurd held a shouted conference with Biorn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For two days they held this course, and then Sigurd held a shouted conference with Biorn.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The gale had now lessened to a steady wind from the northeast, interspersed with flurries of snow, and both ships drove steadily along under half-canvas.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Sigurd, concluding that they had been driven below the Thames, if not below the end of England, ordered the helmsman to steer due west, and while he was unable to communicate with the "Snake," he saw Biorn follow his example at once, and knew that he understood.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The gale had now lessened to a steady wind from the northeast, interspersed with flurries of snow, and both ships drove steadily along under half-canvas.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The morning broke dark and gloomy, with no land in sight.
