used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Halfdan stayed in Dublin for a week, then decided to return home without further delay.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Never mind," he said, as they walked down to the ships, "we will land in Norway this summer or fall, and be sure that I will turn up at the Danish court, or in Vendland, not long after."
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading Sigurd parted with Astrid sorrowfully, for they had become very dear to each other in their wanderings, and although Alfred and Sigrid remained with him, he knew that he would miss her greatly.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Sigurd parted with Astrid sorrowfully, for they had become very dear to each other in their wanderings, and although Alfred and Sigrid remained with him, he knew that he would miss her greatly.
AMBUSCADEnoun
the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
From this reading AN AMBUSCADE.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN AMBUSCADE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sigurd parted with Astrid sorrowfully, for they had become very dear to each other in their wanderings, and although Alfred and Sigrid remained with him, he knew that he would miss her greatly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Never mind," he said, as they walked down to the ships, "we will land in Norway this summer or fall, and be sure that I will turn up at the Danish court, or in Vendland, not long after."
Astrid
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sigurd parted with Astrid sorrowfully, for they had become very dear to each other in their wanderings, and although Alfred and Sigrid remained with him, he knew that he would miss her greatly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Never mind," he said, as they walked down to the ships, "we will land in Norway this summer or fall, and be sure that I will turn up at the Danish court, or in Vendland, not long after."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Never mind," he said, as they walked down to the ships, "we will land in Norway this summer or fall, and be sure that I will turn up at the Danish court, or in Vendland, not long after."
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Sigurd parted with Astrid sorrowfully, for they had become very dear to each other in their wanderings, and although Alfred and Sigrid remained with him, he knew that he would miss her greatly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Sigurd was received with unbounded joy by King Olaf, for he had been given up for lost in the storm that swept the coast just before his departure.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sigurd was received with unbounded joy by King Olaf, for he had been given up for lost in the storm that swept the coast just before his departure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sigurd was received with unbounded joy by King Olaf, for he had been given up for lost in the storm that swept the coast just before his departure.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Sigurd was received with unbounded joy by King Olaf, for he had been given up for lost in the storm that swept the coast just before his departure.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading "Never mind," he said, as they walked down to the ships, "we will land in Norway this summer or fall, and be sure that I will turn up at the Danish court, or in Vendland, not long after."
DanishnounUS /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/
a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Denmark
From this reading "Never mind," he said, as they walked down to the ships, "we will land in Norway this summer or fall, and be sure that I will turn up at the Danish court, or in Vendland, not long after."
dearly loved
From this reading Sigurd parted with Astrid sorrowfully, for they had become very dear to each other in their wanderings, and although Alfred and Sigrid remained with him, he knew that he would miss her greatly.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Halfdan stayed in Dublin for a week, then decided to return home without further delay.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Halfdan stayed in Dublin for a week, then decided to return home without further delay.
the act of departing
From this reading Sigurd was received with unbounded joy by King Olaf, for he had been given up for lost in the storm that swept the coast just before his departure.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Never mind," he said, as they walked down to the ships, "we will land in Norway this summer or fall, and be sure that I will turn up at the Danish court, or in Vendland, not long after."
DublinnounUS /ˈdʌblɪn/
capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic
From this reading Halfdan stayed in Dublin for a week, then decided to return home without further delay.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Sigurd parted with Astrid sorrowfully, for they had become very dear to each other in their wanderings, and although Alfred and Sigrid remained with him, he knew that he would miss her greatly.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading "Never mind," he said, as they walked down to the ships, "we will land in Norway this summer or fall, and be sure that I will turn up at the Danish court, or in Vendland, not long after."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sigurd was received with unbounded joy by King Olaf, for he had been given up for lost in the storm that swept the coast just before his departure.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Halfdan stayed in Dublin for a week, then decided to return home without further delay.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Sigurd was received with unbounded joy by King Olaf, for he had been given up for lost in the storm that swept the coast just before his departure.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Sigurd parted with Astrid sorrowfully, for they had become very dear to each other in their wanderings, and although Alfred and Sigrid remained with him, he knew that he would miss her greatly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sigurd was received with unbounded joy by King Olaf, for he had been given up for lost in the storm that swept the coast just before his departure.
Halfdan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Halfdan stayed in Dublin for a week, then decided to return home without further delay.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sigurd was received with unbounded joy by King Olaf, for he had been given up for lost in the storm that swept the coast just before his departure.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sigurd parted with Astrid sorrowfully, for they had become very dear to each other in their wanderings, and although Alfred and Sigrid remained with him, he knew that he would miss her greatly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sigurd parted with Astrid sorrowfully, for they had become very dear to each other in their wanderings, and although Alfred and Sigrid remained with him, he knew that he would miss her greatly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sigurd was received with unbounded joy by King Olaf, for he had been given up for lost in the storm that swept the coast just before his departure.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Halfdan stayed in Dublin for a week, then decided to return home without further delay.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Never mind," he said, as they walked down to the ships, "we will land in Norway this summer or fall, and be sure that I will turn up at the Danish court, or in Vendland, not long after."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sigurd was received with unbounded joy by King Olaf, for he had been given up for lost in the storm that swept the coast just before his departure.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Sigurd was received with unbounded joy by King Olaf, for he had been given up for lost in the storm that swept the coast just before his departure.
and nothing more
From this reading Sigurd was received with unbounded joy by King Olaf, for he had been given up for lost in the storm that swept the coast just before his departure.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Sigurd was received with unbounded joy by King Olaf, for he had been given up for lost in the storm that swept the coast just before his departure.
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 parted with Astrid sorrowfully, for they had become very dear to each other in their wanderings, and although Alfred and Sigrid remained with him, he knew that he would miss her greatly.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "Never mind," he said, as they walked down to the ships, "we will land in Norway this summer or fall, and be sure that I will turn up at the Danish court, or in Vendland, not long after."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Never mind," he said, as they walked down to the ships, "we will land in Norway this summer or fall, and be sure that I will turn up at the Danish court, or in Vendland, not long after."
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Sigurd was received with unbounded joy by King Olaf, for he had been given up for lost in the storm that swept the coast just before his departure.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Never mind," he said, as they walked down to the ships, "we will land in Norway this summer or fall, and be sure that I will turn up at the Danish court, or in Vendland, not long after."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Sigurd parted with Astrid sorrowfully, for they had become very dear to each other in their wanderings, and although Alfred and Sigrid remained with him, he knew that he would miss her greatly.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Never mind," he said, as they walked down to the ships, "we will land in Norway this summer or fall, and be sure that I will turn up at the Danish court, or in Vendland, not long after."
NorwaynounUS /ˈnɔːrweɪ/
a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905
From this reading "Never mind," he said, as they walked down to the ships, "we will land in Norway this summer or fall, and be sure that I will turn up at the Danish court, or in Vendland, not long after."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Never mind," he said, as they walked down to the ships, "we will land in Norway this summer or fall, and be sure that I will turn up at the Danish court, or in Vendland, not long after."
Olaf
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sigurd was received with unbounded joy by King Olaf, for he had been given up for lost in the storm that swept the coast just before his departure.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Never mind," he said, as they walked down to the ships, "we will land in Norway this summer or fall, and be sure that I will turn up at the Danish court, or in Vendland, not long after."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Sigurd parted with Astrid sorrowfully, for they had become very dear to each other in their wanderings, and although Alfred and Sigrid remained with him, he knew that he would miss her greatly.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading Sigurd parted with Astrid sorrowfully, for they had become very dear to each other in their wanderings, and although Alfred and Sigrid remained with him, he knew that he would miss her greatly.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Sigurd was received with unbounded joy by King Olaf, for he had been given up for lost in the storm that swept the coast just before his departure.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Sigurd parted with Astrid sorrowfully, for they had become very dear to each other in their wanderings, and although Alfred and Sigrid remained with him, he knew that he would miss her greatly.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Halfdan stayed in Dublin for a week, then decided to return home without further delay.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Never mind," he said, as they walked down to the ships, "we will land in Norway this summer or fall, and be sure that I will turn up at the Danish court, or in Vendland, not long after."
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading "Never mind," he said, as they walked down to the ships, "we will land in Norway this summer or fall, and be sure that I will turn up at the Danish court, or in Vendland, not long after."
Sigrid
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sigurd parted with Astrid sorrowfully, for they had become very dear to each other in their wanderings, and although Alfred and Sigrid remained with him, he knew that he would miss her greatly.
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 was received with unbounded joy by King Olaf, for he had been given up for lost in the storm that swept the coast just before his departure.
sorrowfullyadverb
in a sorrowful manner
From this reading Sigurd parted with Astrid sorrowfully, for they had become very dear to each other in their wanderings, and although Alfred and Sigrid remained with him, he knew that he would miss her greatly.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Halfdan stayed in Dublin for a week, then decided to return home without further delay.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Sigurd was received with unbounded joy by King Olaf, for he had been given up for lost in the storm that swept the coast just before his departure.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading "Never mind," he said, as they walked down to the ships, "we will land in Norway this summer or fall, and be sure that I will turn up at the Danish court, or in Vendland, not long after."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Never mind," he said, as they walked down to the ships, "we will land in Norway this summer or fall, and be sure that I will turn up at the Danish court, or in Vendland, not long after."
possessing sweep
From this reading Sigurd was received with unbounded joy by King Olaf, for he had been given up for lost in the storm that swept the coast just before his departure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sigurd was received with unbounded joy by King Olaf, for he had been given up for lost in the storm that swept the coast just before his departure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sigurd was received with unbounded joy by King Olaf, for he had been given up for lost in the storm that swept the coast just before his departure.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sigurd parted with Astrid sorrowfully, for they had become very dear to each other in their wanderings, and although Alfred and Sigrid remained with him, he knew that he would miss her greatly.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Halfdan stayed in Dublin for a week, then decided to return home without further delay.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sigurd parted with Astrid sorrowfully, for they had become very dear to each other in their wanderings, and although Alfred and Sigrid remained with him, he knew that he would miss her greatly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Never mind," he said, as they walked down to the ships, "we will land in Norway this summer or fall, and be sure that I will turn up at the Danish court, or in Vendland, not long after."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Halfdan stayed in Dublin for a week, then decided to return home without further delay.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "Never mind," he said, as they walked down to the ships, "we will land in Norway this summer or fall, and be sure that I will turn up at the Danish court, or in Vendland, not long after."
unboundedadjectiveUS /ənˈbaʊndɪd/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading Sigurd was received with unbounded joy by King Olaf, for he had been given up for lost in the storm that swept the coast just before his departure.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sigurd was received with unbounded joy by King Olaf, for he had been given up for lost in the storm that swept the coast just before his departure.
Vendland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Never mind," he said, as they walked down to the ships, "we will land in Norway this summer or fall, and be sure that I will turn up at the Danish court, or in Vendland, not long after."
precisely as stated
From this reading Sigurd parted with Astrid sorrowfully, for they had become very dear to each other in their wanderings, and although Alfred and Sigrid remained with him, he knew that he would miss her greatly.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading "Never mind," he said, as they walked down to the ships, "we will land in Norway this summer or fall, and be sure that I will turn up at the Danish court, or in Vendland, not long after."
wanderingsnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading Sigurd parted with Astrid sorrowfully, for they had become very dear to each other in their wanderings, and although Alfred and Sigrid remained with him, he knew that he would miss her greatly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sigurd was received with unbounded joy by King Olaf, for he had been given up for lost in the storm that swept the coast just before his departure.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Never mind," he said, as they walked down to the ships, "we will land in Norway this summer or fall, and be sure that I will turn up at the Danish court, or in Vendland, not long after."
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Halfdan stayed in Dublin for a week, then decided to return home without further delay.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Never mind," he said, as they walked down to the ships, "we will land in Norway this summer or fall, and be sure that I will turn up at the Danish court, or in Vendland, not long after."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sigurd was received with unbounded joy by King Olaf, for he had been given up for lost in the storm that swept the coast just before his departure.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Halfdan stayed in Dublin for a week, then decided to return home without further delay.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Sigurd parted with Astrid sorrowfully, for they had become very dear to each other in their wanderings, and although Alfred and Sigrid remained with him, he knew that he would miss her greatly.
