Chapter X · Chapter 10

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Edmund spent a month on his lands, moving about among his vassals and dwelling in their abodes.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Edmund found that although none knew with certainty the hiding-place of King Alfred, it was generally reported that he had taken refuge in the low lands of Somersetshire, and Athelney was specially named as the place which he had made his abode.

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From this reading Edmund spent a month on his lands, moving about among his vassals and dwelling in their abodes.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Edmund spent a month on his lands, moving about among his vassals and dwelling in their abodes.

later than; following

From this reading After visiting all the villages in his earldom Edmund started with Egbert and four young men, whom he might use as messengers, for the reported hiding-place of the king.

king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)

From this reading Edmund found that although none knew with certainty the hiding-place of King Alfred, it was generally reported that he had taken refuge in the low lands of Somersetshire, and Athelney was specially named as the place which he had made his abode.

(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 After visiting all the villages in his earldom Edmund started with Egbert and four young men, whom he might use as messengers, for the reported hiding-place of the king.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Edmund found that although none knew with certainty the hiding-place of King Alfred, it was generally reported that he had taken refuge in the low lands of Somersetshire, and Athelney was specially named as the place which he had made his abode.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Edmund spent a month on his lands, moving about among his vassals and dwelling in their abodes.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Edmund spent a month on his lands, moving about among his vassals and dwelling in their abodes.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Edmund found that although none knew with certainty the hiding-place of King Alfred, it was generally reported that he had taken refuge in the low lands of Somersetshire, and Athelney was specially named as the place which he had made his abode.

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From this reading Edmund found that although none knew with certainty the hiding-place of King Alfred, it was generally reported that he had taken refuge in the low lands of Somersetshire, and Athelney was specially named as the place which he had made his abode.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "It is a good omen," Edmund said, "for Athelney lies close to the Parrot, where my good ship the Dragon is laid away."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

the state of being certain

From this reading Edmund found that although none knew with certainty the hiding-place of King Alfred, it was generally reported that he had taken refuge in the low lands of Somersetshire, and Athelney was specially named as the place which he had made his abode.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading "It is a good omen," Edmund said, "for Athelney lies close to the Parrot, where my good ship the Dragon is laid away."

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings

From this reading "It is a good omen," Edmund said, "for Athelney lies close to the Parrot, where my good ship the Dragon is laid away."

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading Edmund spent a month on his lands, moving about among his vassals and dwelling in their abodes.

the dignity or rank or position of an earl or countess

From this reading After visiting all the villages in his earldom Edmund started with Egbert and four young men, whom he might use as messengers, for the reported hiding-place of the king.

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From this reading Edmund spent a month on his lands, moving about among his vassals and dwelling in their abodes.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

king of Wessex whose military victories made Wessex the most powerful kingdom in England (died in 839)

From this reading After visiting all the villages in his earldom Edmund started with Egbert and four young men, whom he might use as messengers, for the reported hiding-place of the king.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "It is a good omen," Edmund said, "for Athelney lies close to the Parrot, where my good ship the Dragon is laid away."

set up or found

From this reading Edmund found that although none knew with certainty the hiding-place of King Alfred, it was generally reported that he had taken refuge in the low lands of Somersetshire, and Athelney was specially named as the place which he had made his abode.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading After visiting all the villages in his earldom Edmund started with Egbert and four young men, whom he might use as messengers, for the reported hiding-place of the king.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Edmund found that although none knew with certainty the hiding-place of King Alfred, it was generally reported that he had taken refuge in the low lands of Somersetshire, and Athelney was specially named as the place which he had made his abode.

the act of departing

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "It is a good omen," Edmund said, "for Athelney lies close to the Parrot, where my good ship the Dragon is laid away."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Edmund found that although none knew with certainty the hiding-place of King Alfred, it was generally reported that he had taken refuge in the low lands of Somersetshire, and Athelney was specially named as the place which he had made his abode.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Edmund found that although none knew with certainty the hiding-place of King Alfred, it was generally reported that he had taken refuge in the low lands of Somersetshire, and Athelney was specially named as the place which he had made his abode.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Edmund spent a month on his lands, moving about among his vassals and dwelling in their abodes.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Edmund spent a month on his lands, moving about among his vassals and dwelling in their abodes.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "It is a good omen," Edmund said, "for Athelney lies close to the Parrot, where my good ship the Dragon is laid away."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Edmund found that although none knew with certainty the hiding-place of King Alfred, it was generally reported that he had taken refuge in the low lands of Somersetshire, and Athelney was specially named as the place which he had made his abode.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

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 Edmund found that although none knew with certainty the hiding-place of King Alfred, it was generally reported that he had taken refuge in the low lands of Somersetshire, and Athelney was specially named as the place which he had made his abode.

set down according to a plan

From this reading "It is a good omen," Edmund said, "for Athelney lies close to the Parrot, where my good ship the Dragon is laid away."

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Edmund spent a month on his lands, moving about among his vassals and dwelling in their abodes.

immediately past

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading "It is a good omen," Edmund said, "for Athelney lies close to the Parrot, where my good ship the Dragon is laid away."

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Edmund found that although none knew with certainty the hiding-place of King Alfred, it was generally reported that he had taken refuge in the low lands of Somersetshire, and Athelney was specially named as the place which he had made his abode.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Edmund found that although none knew with certainty the hiding-place of King Alfred, it was generally reported that he had taken refuge in the low lands of Somersetshire, and Athelney was specially named as the place which he had made his abode.

the force of workers available

From this reading After visiting all the villages in his earldom Edmund started with Egbert and four young men, whom he might use as messengers, for the reported hiding-place of the king.

plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message

From this reading After visiting all the villages in his earldom Edmund started with Egbert and four young men, whom he might use as messengers, for the reported hiding-place of the king.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading After visiting all the villages in his earldom Edmund started with Egbert and four young men, whom he might use as messengers, for the reported hiding-place of the king.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Edmund spent a month on his lands, moving about among his vassals and dwelling in their abodes.

in motion

From this reading Edmund spent a month on his lands, moving about among his vassals and dwelling in their abodes.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "It is a good omen," Edmund said, "for Athelney lies close to the Parrot, where my good ship the Dragon is laid away."

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Edmund found that although none knew with certainty the hiding-place of King Alfred, it was generally reported that he had taken refuge in the low lands of Somersetshire, and Athelney was specially named as the place which he had made his abode.

not one, and not any

From this reading Edmund found that although none knew with certainty the hiding-place of King Alfred, it was generally reported that he had taken refuge in the low lands of Somersetshire, and Athelney was specially named as the place which he had made his abode.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

a sign of something about to happen

From this reading "It is a good omen," Edmund said, "for Athelney lies close to the Parrot, where my good ship the Dragon is laid away."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Edmund spent a month on his lands, moving about among his vassals and dwelling in their abodes.

plural of “oppressor” — a person of authority who subjects others to undue pressures

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds

From this reading "It is a good omen," Edmund said, "for Athelney lies close to the Parrot, where my good ship the Dragon is laid away."

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Edmund found that although none knew with certainty the hiding-place of King Alfred, it was generally reported that he had taken refuge in the low lands of Somersetshire, and Athelney was specially named as the place which he had made his abode.

a safe place

From this reading Edmund found that although none knew with certainty the hiding-place of King Alfred, it was generally reported that he had taken refuge in the low lands of Somersetshire, and Athelney was specially named as the place which he had made his abode.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading Edmund found that although none knew with certainty the hiding-place of King Alfred, it was generally reported that he had taken refuge in the low lands of Somersetshire, and Athelney was specially named as the place which he had made his abode.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It is a good omen," Edmund said, "for Athelney lies close to the Parrot, where my good ship the Dragon is laid away."

transport commercially

From this reading "It is a good omen," Edmund said, "for Athelney lies close to the Parrot, where my good ship the Dragon is laid away."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Edmund found that although none knew with certainty the hiding-place of King Alfred, it was generally reported that he had taken refuge in the low lands of Somersetshire, and Athelney was specially named as the place which he had made his abode.

in the near future

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

in a special manner

From this reading Edmund found that although none knew with certainty the hiding-place of King Alfred, it was generally reported that he had taken refuge in the low lands of Somersetshire, and Athelney was specially named as the place which he had made his abode.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Edmund spent a month on his lands, moving about among his vassals and dwelling in their abodes.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading After visiting all the villages in his earldom Edmund started with Egbert and four young men, whom he might use as messengers, for the reported hiding-place of the king.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

carry out

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Edmund found that although none knew with certainty the hiding-place of King Alfred, it was generally reported that he had taken refuge in the low lands of Somersetshire, and Athelney was specially named as the place which he had made his abode.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Edmund spent a month on his lands, moving about among his vassals and dwelling in their abodes.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

the act of using

From this reading After visiting all the villages in his earldom Edmund started with Egbert and four young men, whom he might use as messengers, for the reported hiding-place of the king.

plural of “vassal” — a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord

From this reading Edmund spent a month on his lands, moving about among his vassals and dwelling in their abodes.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading After visiting all the villages in his earldom Edmund started with Egbert and four young men, whom he might use as messengers, for the reported hiding-place of the king.

the activity of making visits

From this reading After visiting all the villages in his earldom Edmund started with Egbert and four young men, whom he might use as messengers, for the reported hiding-place of the king.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

in or at the place that

From this reading "It is a good omen," Edmund said, "for Athelney lies close to the Parrot, where my good ship the Dragon is laid away."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Edmund found that although none knew with certainty the hiding-place of King Alfred, it was generally reported that he had taken refuge in the low lands of Somersetshire, and Athelney was specially named as the place which he had made his abode.

which person or people

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading After visiting all the villages in his earldom Edmund started with Egbert and four young men, whom he might use as messengers, for the reported hiding-place of the king.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

the words that are spoken

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He inspired them by his words with fresh spirit and confidence, telling them that this state of things could not last, and that he was going to join the king, who doubtless would soon call them to take part in a fresh effort to drive out their cruel oppressors.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading After visiting all the villages in his earldom Edmund started with Egbert and four young men, whom he might use as messengers, for the reported hiding-place of the king.