adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When within half a mile of the Danish camp Edmund and Egbert left the band and advanced alone.
advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading When within half a mile of the Danish camp Edmund and Egbert left the band and advanced alone.
aimedverbUS /eɪmd/
past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading They made their way along until they reached the spot they aimed at.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading When within half a mile of the Danish camp Edmund and Egbert left the band and advanced alone.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading They had to pick their way carefully, for the ships were moored along the bank, their ropes being fastened to great stakes driven into the ground.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When within half a mile of the Danish camp Edmund and Egbert left the band and advanced alone.
arrowsnounUS /ˈæroʊz/
plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading They were pretty confident that they should find but few of the Danes near the bank of the river, for the arrows from the walls of Paris carried some distance beyond it, and the Northmen consequently encamped some hundred yards away.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They made their way along until they reached the spot they aimed at.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They were pretty confident that they should find but few of the Danes near the bank of the river, for the arrows from the walls of Paris carried some distance beyond it, and the Northmen consequently encamped some hundred yards away.
bandnounUS /bænd/
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading When within half a mile of the Danish camp Edmund and Egbert left the band and advanced alone.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading They were pretty confident that they should find but few of the Danes near the bank of the river, for the arrows from the walls of Paris carried some distance beyond it, and the Northmen consequently encamped some hundred yards away.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They had to pick their way carefully, for the ships were moored along the bank, their ropes being fastened to great stakes driven into the ground.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading They were pretty confident that they should find but few of the Danes near the bank of the river, for the arrows from the walls of Paris carried some distance beyond it, and the Northmen consequently encamped some hundred yards away.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading There were lights on board the vessels, many of the crews remaining on board.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were pretty confident that they should find but few of the Danes near the bank of the river, for the arrows from the walls of Paris carried some distance beyond it, and the Northmen consequently encamped some hundred yards away.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading When within half a mile of the Danish camp Edmund and Egbert left the band and advanced alone.
carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/
taking care or paying attention
From this reading They had to pick their way carefully, for the ships were moored along the bank, their ropes being fastened to great stakes driven into the ground.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They were pretty confident that they should find but few of the Danes near the bank of the river, for the arrows from the walls of Paris carried some distance beyond it, and the Northmen consequently encamped some hundred yards away.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading They were pretty confident that they should find but few of the Danes near the bank of the river, for the arrows from the walls of Paris carried some distance beyond it, and the Northmen consequently encamped some hundred yards away.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading They were pretty confident that they should find but few of the Danes near the bank of the river, for the arrows from the walls of Paris carried some distance beyond it, and the Northmen consequently encamped some hundred yards away.
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading There were lights on board the vessels, many of the crews remaining on board.
DanesnounUS /deɪnz/
plural of “dane” — a native or inhabitant of Denmark
From this reading They were pretty confident that they should find but few of the Danes near the bank of the river, for the arrows from the walls of Paris carried some distance beyond it, and the Northmen consequently encamped some hundred yards away.
DanishnounUS /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/
a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Denmark
From this reading When within half a mile of the Danish camp Edmund and Egbert left the band and advanced alone.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading They were pretty confident that they should find but few of the Danes near the bank of the river, for the arrows from the walls of Paris carried some distance beyond it, and the Northmen consequently encamped some hundred yards away.
drivenadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪvən/
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading They had to pick their way carefully, for the ships were moored along the bank, their ropes being fastened to great stakes driven into the ground.
Edmund
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When within half a mile of the Danish camp Edmund and Egbert left the band and advanced alone.
EgbertnounUS /ˈeɡbərt/
king of Wessex whose military victories made Wessex the most powerful kingdom in England (died in 839)
From this reading When within half a mile of the Danish camp Edmund and Egbert left the band and advanced alone.
encampedverbUS /ɪnˈkæmpt/
past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading They were pretty confident that they should find but few of the Danes near the bank of the river, for the arrows from the walls of Paris carried some distance beyond it, and the Northmen consequently encamped some hundred yards away.
fastenedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsənd/
firmly closed or secured
From this reading They had to pick their way carefully, for the ships were moored along the bank, their ropes being fastened to great stakes driven into the ground.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading They were pretty confident that they should find but few of the Danes near the bank of the river, for the arrows from the walls of Paris carried some distance beyond it, and the Northmen consequently encamped some hundred yards away.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading They were pretty confident that they should find but few of the Danes near the bank of the river, for the arrows from the walls of Paris carried some distance beyond it, and the Northmen consequently encamped some hundred yards away.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were pretty confident that they should find but few of the Danes near the bank of the river, for the arrows from the walls of Paris carried some distance beyond it, and the Northmen consequently encamped some hundred yards away.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were pretty confident that they should find but few of the Danes near the bank of the river, for the arrows from the walls of Paris carried some distance beyond it, and the Northmen consequently encamped some hundred yards away.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They had to pick their way carefully, for the ships were moored along the bank, their ropes being fastened to great stakes driven into the ground.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading They had to pick their way carefully, for the ships were moored along the bank, their ropes being fastened to great stakes driven into the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had to pick their way carefully, for the ships were moored along the bank, their ropes being fastened to great stakes driven into the ground.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading When within half a mile of the Danish camp Edmund and Egbert left the band and advanced alone.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading They were pretty confident that they should find but few of the Danes near the bank of the river, for the arrows from the walls of Paris carried some distance beyond it, and the Northmen consequently encamped some hundred yards away.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They had to pick their way carefully, for the ships were moored along the bank, their ropes being fastened to great stakes driven into the ground.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They were pretty confident that they should find but few of the Danes near the bank of the river, for the arrows from the walls of Paris carried some distance beyond it, and the Northmen consequently encamped some hundred yards away.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When within half a mile of the Danish camp Edmund and Egbert left the band and advanced alone.
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading There were lights on board the vessels, many of the crews remaining on board.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They made their way along until they reached the spot they aimed at.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There were lights on board the vessels, many of the crews remaining on board.
milenounUS /maɪl/
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading When within half a mile of the Danish camp Edmund and Egbert left the band and advanced alone.
mooredverbUS /mʊrd/
past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading They had to pick their way carefully, for the ships were moored along the bank, their ropes being fastened to great stakes driven into the ground.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading They were pretty confident that they should find but few of the Danes near the bank of the river, for the arrows from the walls of Paris carried some distance beyond it, and the Northmen consequently encamped some hundred yards away.
Northmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were pretty confident that they should find but few of the Danes near the bank of the river, for the arrows from the walls of Paris carried some distance beyond it, and the Northmen consequently encamped some hundred yards away.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When within half a mile of the Danish camp Edmund and Egbert left the band and advanced alone.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were lights on board the vessels, many of the crews remaining on board.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading They were pretty confident that they should find but few of the Danes near the bank of the river, for the arrows from the walls of Paris carried some distance beyond it, and the Northmen consequently encamped some hundred yards away.
pickverbUS /pɪk/
select carefully from a group
From this reading They had to pick their way carefully, for the ships were moored along the bank, their ropes being fastened to great stakes driven into the ground.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading They were pretty confident that they should find but few of the Danes near the bank of the river, for the arrows from the walls of Paris carried some distance beyond it, and the Northmen consequently encamped some hundred yards away.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading They made their way along until they reached the spot they aimed at.
remainingadjectiveUS /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/
not used up
From this reading There were lights on board the vessels, many of the crews remaining on board.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading They were pretty confident that they should find but few of the Danes near the bank of the river, for the arrows from the walls of Paris carried some distance beyond it, and the Northmen consequently encamped some hundred yards away.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading They had to pick their way carefully, for the ships were moored along the bank, their ropes being fastened to great stakes driven into the ground.
shipsnounUS /ʃɪps/
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading They had to pick their way carefully, for the ships were moored along the bank, their ropes being fastened to great stakes driven into the ground.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading They were pretty confident that they should find but few of the Danes near the bank of the river, for the arrows from the walls of Paris carried some distance beyond it, and the Northmen consequently encamped some hundred yards away.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They were pretty confident that they should find but few of the Danes near the bank of the river, for the arrows from the walls of Paris carried some distance beyond it, and the Northmen consequently encamped some hundred yards away.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They made their way along until they reached the spot they aimed at.
stakesnounUS /steɪks/
the money risked on a gamble
From this reading They had to pick their way carefully, for the ships were moored along the bank, their ropes being fastened to great stakes driven into the ground.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were pretty confident that they should find but few of the Danes near the bank of the river, for the arrows from the walls of Paris carried some distance beyond it, and the Northmen consequently encamped some hundred yards away.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When within half a mile of the Danish camp Edmund and Egbert left the band and advanced alone.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They had to pick their way carefully, for the ships were moored along the bank, their ropes being fastened to great stakes driven into the ground.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were lights on board the vessels, many of the crews remaining on board.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were pretty confident that they should find but few of the Danes near the bank of the river, for the arrows from the walls of Paris carried some distance beyond it, and the Northmen consequently encamped some hundred yards away.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They had to pick their way carefully, for the ships were moored along the bank, their ropes being fastened to great stakes driven into the ground.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They made their way along until they reached the spot they aimed at.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading There were lights on board the vessels, many of the crews remaining on board.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading They were pretty confident that they should find but few of the Danes near the bank of the river, for the arrows from the walls of Paris carried some distance beyond it, and the Northmen consequently encamped some hundred yards away.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They had to pick their way carefully, for the ships were moored along the bank, their ropes being fastened to great stakes driven into the ground.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were pretty confident that they should find but few of the Danes near the bank of the river, for the arrows from the walls of Paris carried some distance beyond it, and the Northmen consequently encamped some hundred yards away.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When within half a mile of the Danish camp Edmund and Egbert left the band and advanced alone.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading When within half a mile of the Danish camp Edmund and Egbert left the band and advanced alone.
yardsnounUS /jɑːrdz/
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading They were pretty confident that they should find but few of the Danes near the bank of the river, for the arrows from the walls of Paris carried some distance beyond it, and the Northmen consequently encamped some hundred yards away.
