adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then on one side two figures were scratched in quite skilfully; one evidently a captive holding out chained hands, the other a girl holding up a knife.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was the long shank bone of an ox, polished till it was as white as ivory, and carved in quaint patterns.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the long shank bone of an ox, polished till it was as white as ivory, and carved in quaint patterns.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was the long shank bone of an ox, polished till it was as white as ivory, and carved in quaint patterns.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading Something rattled within the bone, and taking out a pretty stopper the Jarl let fall in his lap five slender, shining rods of steel, so beautifully round and smooth and glistening that he cried, "Well done, Ulf!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On the other side were the same figures, but the chain had been cut in two.
bonenounUS /boʊn/
rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
From this reading It was the long shank bone of an ox, polished till it was as white as ivory, and carved in quaint patterns.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On the other side were the same figures, but the chain had been cut in two.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Then on one side two figures were scratched in quite skilfully; one evidently a captive holding out chained hands, the other a girl holding up a knife.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading It was the long shank bone of an ox, polished till it was as white as ivory, and carved in quaint patterns.
chainnounUS /tʃeɪn/
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading On the other side were the same figures, but the chain had been cut in two.
chainedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪnd/
bound with chains
From this reading Then on one side two figures were scratched in quite skilfully; one evidently a captive holding out chained hands, the other a girl holding up a knife.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Something rattled within the bone, and taking out a pretty stopper the Jarl let fall in his lap five slender, shining rods of steel, so beautifully round and smooth and glistening that he cried, "Well done, Ulf!
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Sigurd looked it over curiously.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading On the other side were the same figures, but the chain had been cut in two.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Something rattled within the bone, and taking out a pretty stopper the Jarl let fall in his lap five slender, shining rods of steel, so beautifully round and smooth and glistening that he cried, "Well done, Ulf!
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Then on one side two figures were scratched in quite skilfully; one evidently a captive holding out chained hands, the other a girl holding up a knife.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Something rattled within the bone, and taking out a pretty stopper the Jarl let fall in his lap five slender, shining rods of steel, so beautifully round and smooth and glistening that he cried, "Well done, Ulf!
figuresnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərz/
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Then on one side two figures were scratched in quite skilfully; one evidently a captive holding out chained hands, the other a girl holding up a knife.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Something rattled within the bone, and taking out a pretty stopper the Jarl let fall in his lap five slender, shining rods of steel, so beautifully round and smooth and glistening that he cried, "Well done, Ulf!
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading Then on one side two figures were scratched in quite skilfully; one evidently a captive holding out chained hands, the other a girl holding up a knife.
glisteningadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/
reflecting light
From this reading Something rattled within the bone, and taking out a pretty stopper the Jarl let fall in his lap five slender, shining rods of steel, so beautifully round and smooth and glistening that he cried, "Well done, Ulf!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the other side were the same figures, but the chain had been cut in two.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Then on one side two figures were scratched in quite skilfully; one evidently a captive holding out chained hands, the other a girl holding up a knife.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Something rattled within the bone, and taking out a pretty stopper the Jarl let fall in his lap five slender, shining rods of steel, so beautifully round and smooth and glistening that he cried, "Well done, Ulf!
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Something rattled within the bone, and taking out a pretty stopper the Jarl let fall in his lap five slender, shining rods of steel, so beautifully round and smooth and glistening that he cried, "Well done, Ulf!
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of retaining something
From this reading Then on one side two figures were scratched in quite skilfully; one evidently a captive holding out chained hands, the other a girl holding up a knife.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the long shank bone of an ox, polished till it was as white as ivory, and carved in quaint patterns.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sigurd looked it over curiously.
ivorynounUS /ˈaɪvəri/
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading It was the long shank bone of an ox, polished till it was as white as ivory, and carved in quaint patterns.
Jarl
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Something rattled within the bone, and taking out a pretty stopper the Jarl let fall in his lap five slender, shining rods of steel, so beautifully round and smooth and glistening that he cried, "Well done, Ulf!
knifenounUS /naɪf/
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Then on one side two figures were scratched in quite skilfully; one evidently a captive holding out chained hands, the other a girl holding up a knife.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading Something rattled within the bone, and taking out a pretty stopper the Jarl let fall in his lap five slender, shining rods of steel, so beautifully round and smooth and glistening that he cried, "Well done, Ulf!
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Something rattled within the bone, and taking out a pretty stopper the Jarl let fall in his lap five slender, shining rods of steel, so beautifully round and smooth and glistening that he cried, "Well done, Ulf!
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 It was the long shank bone of an ox, polished till it was as white as ivory, and carved in quaint patterns.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Sigurd looked it over curiously.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the long shank bone of an ox, polished till it was as white as ivory, and carved in quaint patterns.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then on one side two figures were scratched in quite skilfully; one evidently a captive holding out chained hands, the other a girl holding up a knife.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then on one side two figures were scratched in quite skilfully; one evidently a captive holding out chained hands, the other a girl holding up a knife.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Then on one side two figures were scratched in quite skilfully; one evidently a captive holding out chained hands, the other a girl holding up a knife.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then on one side two figures were scratched in quite skilfully; one evidently a captive holding out chained hands, the other a girl holding up a knife.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Sigurd looked it over curiously.
oxnounUS /ɑːks/
an adult castrated bull of the genus Bos; especially Bos taurus
From this reading It was the long shank bone of an ox, polished till it was as white as ivory, and carved in quaint patterns.
patternsnounUS /ˈpætərnz/
plural of “pattern” — a perceptual structure
From this reading It was the long shank bone of an ox, polished till it was as white as ivory, and carved in quaint patterns.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading It was the long shank bone of an ox, polished till it was as white as ivory, and carved in quaint patterns.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Something rattled within the bone, and taking out a pretty stopper the Jarl let fall in his lap five slender, shining rods of steel, so beautifully round and smooth and glistening that he cried, "Well done, Ulf!
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading It was the long shank bone of an ox, polished till it was as white as ivory, and carved in quaint patterns.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Then on one side two figures were scratched in quite skilfully; one evidently a captive holding out chained hands, the other a girl holding up a knife.
rattledadjectiveUS /ˈrætəld/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading Something rattled within the bone, and taking out a pretty stopper the Jarl let fall in his lap five slender, shining rods of steel, so beautifully round and smooth and glistening that he cried, "Well done, Ulf!
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading Something rattled within the bone, and taking out a pretty stopper the Jarl let fall in his lap five slender, shining rods of steel, so beautifully round and smooth and glistening that he cried, "Well done, Ulf!
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Something rattled within the bone, and taking out a pretty stopper the Jarl let fall in his lap five slender, shining rods of steel, so beautifully round and smooth and glistening that he cried, "Well done, Ulf!
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading On the other side were the same figures, but the chain had been cut in two.
scratchedverbUS /skrætʃt/
past form of “scratch” — cause friction
From this reading Then on one side two figures were scratched in quite skilfully; one evidently a captive holding out chained hands, the other a girl holding up a knife.
shanknounUS /ʃæŋk/
a cut of meat (beef or veal or mutton or lamb) from the upper part of the leg
From this reading It was the long shank bone of an ox, polished till it was as white as ivory, and carved in quaint patterns.
shiningadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Something rattled within the bone, and taking out a pretty stopper the Jarl let fall in his lap five slender, shining rods of steel, so beautifully round and smooth and glistening that he cried, "Well done, Ulf!
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Then on one side two figures were scratched in quite skilfully; one evidently a captive holding out chained hands, the other a girl holding up a knife.
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 looked it over curiously.
skilfullyadverb
with skill
From this reading Then on one side two figures were scratched in quite skilfully; one evidently a captive holding out chained hands, the other a girl holding up a knife.
slenderadjectiveUS /ˈslendər/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Something rattled within the bone, and taking out a pretty stopper the Jarl let fall in his lap five slender, shining rods of steel, so beautifully round and smooth and glistening that he cried, "Well done, Ulf!
smoothadjectiveUS /smuːð/
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Something rattled within the bone, and taking out a pretty stopper the Jarl let fall in his lap five slender, shining rods of steel, so beautifully round and smooth and glistening that he cried, "Well done, Ulf!
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Something rattled within the bone, and taking out a pretty stopper the Jarl let fall in his lap five slender, shining rods of steel, so beautifully round and smooth and glistening that he cried, "Well done, Ulf!
SomethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something rattled within the bone, and taking out a pretty stopper the Jarl let fall in his lap five slender, shining rods of steel, so beautifully round and smooth and glistening that he cried, "Well done, Ulf!
steelnounUS /stiːl/
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading Something rattled within the bone, and taking out a pretty stopper the Jarl let fall in his lap five slender, shining rods of steel, so beautifully round and smooth and glistening that he cried, "Well done, Ulf!
stoppernounUS /ˈstɑːpər/
an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down
From this reading Something rattled within the bone, and taking out a pretty stopper the Jarl let fall in his lap five slender, shining rods of steel, so beautifully round and smooth and glistening that he cried, "Well done, Ulf!
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Something rattled within the bone, and taking out a pretty stopper the Jarl let fall in his lap five slender, shining rods of steel, so beautifully round and smooth and glistening that he cried, "Well done, Ulf!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Something rattled within the bone, and taking out a pretty stopper the Jarl let fall in his lap five slender, shining rods of steel, so beautifully round and smooth and glistening that he cried, "Well done, Ulf!
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the long shank bone of an ox, polished till it was as white as ivory, and carved in quaint patterns.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then on one side two figures were scratched in quite skilfully; one evidently a captive holding out chained hands, the other a girl holding up a knife.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was the long shank bone of an ox, polished till it was as white as ivory, and carved in quaint patterns.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Then on one side two figures were scratched in quite skilfully; one evidently a captive holding out chained hands, the other a girl holding up a knife.
Ulf
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Something rattled within the bone, and taking out a pretty stopper the Jarl let fall in his lap five slender, shining rods of steel, so beautifully round and smooth and glistening that he cried, "Well done, Ulf!
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then on one side two figures were scratched in quite skilfully; one evidently a captive holding out chained hands, the other a girl holding up a knife.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the long shank bone of an ox, polished till it was as white as ivory, and carved in quaint patterns.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Something rattled within the bone, and taking out a pretty stopper the Jarl let fall in his lap five slender, shining rods of steel, so beautifully round and smooth and glistening that he cried, "Well done, Ulf!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then on one side two figures were scratched in quite skilfully; one evidently a captive holding out chained hands, the other a girl holding up a knife.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading It was the long shank bone of an ox, polished till it was as white as ivory, and carved in quaint patterns.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Something rattled within the bone, and taking out a pretty stopper the Jarl let fall in his lap five slender, shining rods of steel, so beautifully round and smooth and glistening that he cried, "Well done, Ulf!
