used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “The mountains crashed The earth stood in flames,” as the hoofs of the goats clattered over mountains and waters, striking sparks wherever they touched a rock.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading The giant himself assisted them to alight, and looked with admiration at the stately figure of his bride; but he made no attempt to see her face, since it is the custom in the Northland for the bride to remain veiled until the marriage has been completed.
alightverbUS /əˈlaɪt/
to come to rest, settle
From this reading The giant himself assisted them to alight, and looked with admiration at the stately figure of his bride; but he made no attempt to see her face, since it is the custom in the Northland for the bride to remain veiled until the marriage has been completed.
in addition
From this reading “A bride worthy of a giant!” murmured his servants, as he led her to a lofty seat beside his own great throne of gold; and they looked with approval also on the buxom form of the waiting-maid, who stood, closely veiled, behind her mistress’s chair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “The mountains crashed The earth stood in flames,” as the hoofs of the goats clattered over mountains and waters, striking sparks wherever they touched a rock.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Thrym was much overjoyed when he heard that a chariot containing the two maidens was approaching his door.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading “A bride worthy of a giant!” murmured his servants, as he led her to a lofty seat beside his own great throne of gold; and they looked with approval also on the buxom form of the waiting-maid, who stood, closely veiled, behind her mistress’s chair.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “The mountains crashed The earth stood in flames,” as the hoofs of the goats clattered over mountains and waters, striking sparks wherever they touched a rock.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading The giant himself assisted them to alight, and looked with admiration at the stately figure of his bride; but he made no attempt to see her face, since it is the custom in the Northland for the bride to remain veiled until the marriage has been completed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Away ran his servants in different directions, some with orders to make ready a grand banquet, some to prepare the chamber of the brides some to receive her at the door.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The giant himself assisted them to alight, and looked with admiration at the stately figure of his bride; but he made no attempt to see her face, since it is the custom in the Northland for the bride to remain veiled until the marriage has been completed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Away ran his servants in different directions, some with orders to make ready a grand banquet, some to prepare the chamber of the brides some to receive her at the door.
banquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Away ran his servants in different directions, some with orders to make ready a grand banquet, some to prepare the chamber of the brides some to receive her at the door.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The giant himself assisted them to alight, and looked with admiration at the stately figure of his bride; but he made no attempt to see her face, since it is the custom in the Northland for the bride to remain veiled until the marriage has been completed.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading “A bride worthy of a giant!” murmured his servants, as he led her to a lofty seat beside his own great throne of gold; and they looked with approval also on the buxom form of the waiting-maid, who stood, closely veiled, behind her mistress’s chair.
next to; at the side of
From this reading “A bride worthy of a giant!” murmured his servants, as he led her to a lofty seat beside his own great throne of gold; and they looked with approval also on the buxom form of the waiting-maid, who stood, closely veiled, behind her mistress’s chair.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading The giant himself assisted them to alight, and looked with admiration at the stately figure of his bride; but he made no attempt to see her face, since it is the custom in the Northland for the bride to remain veiled until the marriage has been completed.
bridesnounUS /braɪdz/
plural of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Away ran his servants in different directions, some with orders to make ready a grand banquet, some to prepare the chamber of the brides some to receive her at the door.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The giant himself assisted them to alight, and looked with admiration at the stately figure of his bride; but he made no attempt to see her face, since it is the custom in the Northland for the bride to remain veiled until the marriage has been completed.
buxomadjectiveUS /ˈbʌksəm/
(of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves
From this reading “A bride worthy of a giant!” murmured his servants, as he led her to a lofty seat beside his own great throne of gold; and they looked with approval also on the buxom form of the waiting-maid, who stood, closely veiled, behind her mistress’s chair.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading “A bride worthy of a giant!” murmured his servants, as he led her to a lofty seat beside his own great throne of gold; and they looked with approval also on the buxom form of the waiting-maid, who stood, closely veiled, behind her mistress’s chair.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Away ran his servants in different directions, some with orders to make ready a grand banquet, some to prepare the chamber of the brides some to receive her at the door.
chariotnounUS /ˈtʃeriət/
a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading Thrym was much overjoyed when he heard that a chariot containing the two maidens was approaching his door.
clattered
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From this reading “The mountains crashed The earth stood in flames,” as the hoofs of the goats clattered over mountains and waters, striking sparks wherever they touched a rock.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading “A bride worthy of a giant!” murmured his servants, as he led her to a lofty seat beside his own great throne of gold; and they looked with approval also on the buxom form of the waiting-maid, who stood, closely veiled, behind her mistress’s chair.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The giant himself assisted them to alight, and looked with admiration at the stately figure of his bride; but he made no attempt to see her face, since it is the custom in the Northland for the bride to remain veiled until the marriage has been completed.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Thrym was much overjoyed when he heard that a chariot containing the two maidens was approaching his door.
crashedverbUS /kræʃt/
past form of “crash” — fall or come down violently
From this reading “The mountains crashed The earth stood in flames,” as the hoofs of the goats clattered over mountains and waters, striking sparks wherever they touched a rock.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading The giant himself assisted them to alight, and looked with admiration at the stately figure of his bride; but he made no attempt to see her face, since it is the custom in the Northland for the bride to remain veiled until the marriage has been completed.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Away ran his servants in different directions, some with orders to make ready a grand banquet, some to prepare the chamber of the brides some to receive her at the door.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Away ran his servants in different directions, some with orders to make ready a grand banquet, some to prepare the chamber of the brides some to receive her at the door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Thrym was much overjoyed when he heard that a chariot containing the two maidens was approaching his door.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading “The mountains crashed The earth stood in flames,” as the hoofs of the goats clattered over mountains and waters, striking sparks wherever they touched a rock.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The giant himself assisted them to alight, and looked with admiration at the stately figure of his bride; but he made no attempt to see her face, since it is the custom in the Northland for the bride to remain veiled until the marriage has been completed.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The giant himself assisted them to alight, and looked with admiration at the stately figure of his bride; but he made no attempt to see her face, since it is the custom in the Northland for the bride to remain veiled until the marriage has been completed.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading “The mountains crashed The earth stood in flames,” as the hoofs of the goats clattered over mountains and waters, striking sparks wherever they touched a rock.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The giant himself assisted them to alight, and looked with admiration at the stately figure of his bride; but he made no attempt to see her face, since it is the custom in the Northland for the bride to remain veiled until the marriage has been completed.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading “A bride worthy of a giant!” murmured his servants, as he led her to a lofty seat beside his own great throne of gold; and they looked with approval also on the buxom form of the waiting-maid, who stood, closely veiled, behind her mistress’s chair.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading The giant himself assisted them to alight, and looked with admiration at the stately figure of his bride; but he made no attempt to see her face, since it is the custom in the Northland for the bride to remain veiled until the marriage has been completed.
goatsnounUS /ɡoʊts/
plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading “The mountains crashed The earth stood in flames,” as the hoofs of the goats clattered over mountains and waters, striking sparks wherever they touched a rock.
coins made of gold
From this reading “A bride worthy of a giant!” murmured his servants, as he led her to a lofty seat beside his own great throne of gold; and they looked with approval also on the buxom form of the waiting-maid, who stood, closely veiled, behind her mistress’s chair.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Away ran his servants in different directions, some with orders to make ready a grand banquet, some to prepare the chamber of the brides some to receive her at the door.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “A bride worthy of a giant!” murmured his servants, as he led her to a lofty seat beside his own great throne of gold; and they looked with approval also on the buxom form of the waiting-maid, who stood, closely veiled, behind her mistress’s chair.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The giant himself assisted them to alight, and looked with admiration at the stately figure of his bride; but he made no attempt to see her face, since it is the custom in the Northland for the bride to remain veiled until the marriage has been completed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thrym was much overjoyed when he heard that a chariot containing the two maidens was approaching his door.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Thrym was much overjoyed when he heard that a chariot containing the two maidens was approaching his door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Away ran his servants in different directions, some with orders to make ready a grand banquet, some to prepare the chamber of the brides some to receive her at the door.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The giant himself assisted them to alight, and looked with admiration at the stately figure of his bride; but he made no attempt to see her face, since it is the custom in the Northland for the bride to remain veiled until the marriage has been completed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thrym was much overjoyed when he heard that a chariot containing the two maidens was approaching his door.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading “The mountains crashed The earth stood in flames,” as the hoofs of the goats clattered over mountains and waters, striking sparks wherever they touched a rock.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “The mountains crashed The earth stood in flames,” as the hoofs of the goats clattered over mountains and waters, striking sparks wherever they touched a rock.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The giant himself assisted them to alight, and looked with admiration at the stately figure of his bride; but he made no attempt to see her face, since it is the custom in the Northland for the bride to remain veiled until the marriage has been completed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The giant himself assisted them to alight, and looked with admiration at the stately figure of his bride; but he made no attempt to see her face, since it is the custom in the Northland for the bride to remain veiled until the marriage has been completed.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading “A bride worthy of a giant!” murmured his servants, as he led her to a lofty seat beside his own great throne of gold; and they looked with approval also on the buxom form of the waiting-maid, who stood, closely veiled, behind her mistress’s chair.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading “A bride worthy of a giant!” murmured his servants, as he led her to a lofty seat beside his own great throne of gold; and they looked with approval also on the buxom form of the waiting-maid, who stood, closely veiled, behind her mistress’s chair.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The giant himself assisted them to alight, and looked with admiration at the stately figure of his bride; but he made no attempt to see her face, since it is the custom in the Northland for the bride to remain veiled until the marriage has been completed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The giant himself assisted them to alight, and looked with admiration at the stately figure of his bride; but he made no attempt to see her face, since it is the custom in the Northland for the bride to remain veiled until the marriage has been completed.
maidensnounUS /ˈmeɪdənz/
plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Thrym was much overjoyed when he heard that a chariot containing the two maidens was approaching his door.
engage in
From this reading Away ran his servants in different directions, some with orders to make ready a grand banquet, some to prepare the chamber of the brides some to receive her at the door.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The giant himself assisted them to alight, and looked with admiration at the stately figure of his bride; but he made no attempt to see her face, since it is the custom in the Northland for the bride to remain veiled until the marriage has been completed.
mistress's
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From this reading “A bride worthy of a giant!” murmured his servants, as he led her to a lofty seat beside his own great throne of gold; and they looked with approval also on the buxom form of the waiting-maid, who stood, closely veiled, behind her mistress’s chair.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading “The mountains crashed The earth stood in flames,” as the hoofs of the goats clattered over mountains and waters, striking sparks wherever they touched a rock.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Thrym was much overjoyed when he heard that a chariot containing the two maidens was approaching his door.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading “A bride worthy of a giant!” murmured his servants, as he led her to a lofty seat beside his own great throne of gold; and they looked with approval also on the buxom form of the waiting-maid, who stood, closely veiled, behind her mistress’s chair.
not any; not one
From this reading The giant himself assisted them to alight, and looked with admiration at the stately figure of his bride; but he made no attempt to see her face, since it is the custom in the Northland for the bride to remain veiled until the marriage has been completed.
NorthlandnounUS /ˈnɔːrθlænd/
any region lying in or toward the north
From this reading The giant himself assisted them to alight, and looked with admiration at the stately figure of his bride; but he made no attempt to see her face, since it is the custom in the Northland for the bride to remain veiled until the marriage has been completed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “The mountains crashed The earth stood in flames,” as the hoofs of the goats clattered over mountains and waters, striking sparks wherever they touched a rock.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “A bride worthy of a giant!” murmured his servants, as he led her to a lofty seat beside his own great throne of gold; and they looked with approval also on the buxom form of the waiting-maid, who stood, closely veiled, behind her mistress’s chair.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Away ran his servants in different directions, some with orders to make ready a grand banquet, some to prepare the chamber of the brides some to receive her at the door.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “The mountains crashed The earth stood in flames,” as the hoofs of the goats clattered over mountains and waters, striking sparks wherever they touched a rock.
overjoyedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈdʒɔɪd/
extremely joyful
From this reading Thrym was much overjoyed when he heard that a chariot containing the two maidens was approaching his door.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “A bride worthy of a giant!” murmured his servants, as he led her to a lofty seat beside his own great throne of gold; and they looked with approval also on the buxom form of the waiting-maid, who stood, closely veiled, behind her mistress’s chair.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Away ran his servants in different directions, some with orders to make ready a grand banquet, some to prepare the chamber of the brides some to receive her at the door.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Away ran his servants in different directions, some with orders to make ready a grand banquet, some to prepare the chamber of the brides some to receive her at the door.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Away ran his servants in different directions, some with orders to make ready a grand banquet, some to prepare the chamber of the brides some to receive her at the door.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Away ran his servants in different directions, some with orders to make ready a grand banquet, some to prepare the chamber of the brides some to receive her at the door.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The giant himself assisted them to alight, and looked with admiration at the stately figure of his bride; but he made no attempt to see her face, since it is the custom in the Northland for the bride to remain veiled until the marriage has been completed.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading “The mountains crashed The earth stood in flames,” as the hoofs of the goats clattered over mountains and waters, striking sparks wherever they touched a rock.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading “A bride worthy of a giant!” murmured his servants, as he led her to a lofty seat beside his own great throne of gold; and they looked with approval also on the buxom form of the waiting-maid, who stood, closely veiled, behind her mistress’s chair.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The giant himself assisted them to alight, and looked with admiration at the stately figure of his bride; but he made no attempt to see her face, since it is the custom in the Northland for the bride to remain veiled until the marriage has been completed.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Away ran his servants in different directions, some with orders to make ready a grand banquet, some to prepare the chamber of the brides some to receive her at the door.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The giant himself assisted them to alight, and looked with admiration at the stately figure of his bride; but he made no attempt to see her face, since it is the custom in the Northland for the bride to remain veiled until the marriage has been completed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Away ran his servants in different directions, some with orders to make ready a grand banquet, some to prepare the chamber of the brides some to receive her at the door.
sparksnounUS /spɑːrks/
plural of “spark” — a momentary flash of light
From this reading “The mountains crashed The earth stood in flames,” as the hoofs of the goats clattered over mountains and waters, striking sparks wherever they touched a rock.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The giant himself assisted them to alight, and looked with admiration at the stately figure of his bride; but he made no attempt to see her face, since it is the custom in the Northland for the bride to remain veiled until the marriage has been completed.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading “The mountains crashed The earth stood in flames,” as the hoofs of the goats clattered over mountains and waters, striking sparks wherever they touched a rock.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading “The mountains crashed The earth stood in flames,” as the hoofs of the goats clattered over mountains and waters, striking sparks wherever they touched a rock.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thrym was much overjoyed when he heard that a chariot containing the two maidens was approaching his door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The mountains crashed The earth stood in flames,” as the hoofs of the goats clattered over mountains and waters, striking sparks wherever they touched a rock.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The giant himself assisted them to alight, and looked with admiration at the stately figure of his bride; but he made no attempt to see her face, since it is the custom in the Northland for the bride to remain veiled until the marriage has been completed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “The mountains crashed The earth stood in flames,” as the hoofs of the goats clattered over mountains and waters, striking sparks wherever they touched a rock.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading “A bride worthy of a giant!” murmured his servants, as he led her to a lofty seat beside his own great throne of gold; and they looked with approval also on the buxom form of the waiting-maid, who stood, closely veiled, behind her mistress’s chair.
Thrym
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From this reading Thrym was much overjoyed when he heard that a chariot containing the two maidens was approaching his door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Away ran his servants in different directions, some with orders to make ready a grand banquet, some to prepare the chamber of the brides some to receive her at the door.
having come into contact
From this reading “The mountains crashed The earth stood in flames,” as the hoofs of the goats clattered over mountains and waters, striking sparks wherever they touched a rock.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Thrym was much overjoyed when he heard that a chariot containing the two maidens was approaching his door.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The giant himself assisted them to alight, and looked with admiration at the stately figure of his bride; but he made no attempt to see her face, since it is the custom in the Northland for the bride to remain veiled until the marriage has been completed.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading The giant himself assisted them to alight, and looked with admiration at the stately figure of his bride; but he made no attempt to see her face, since it is the custom in the Northland for the bride to remain veiled until the marriage has been completed.
waiting-maid
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From this reading “A bride worthy of a giant!” murmured his servants, as he led her to a lofty seat beside his own great throne of gold; and they looked with approval also on the buxom form of the waiting-maid, who stood, closely veiled, behind her mistress’s chair.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thrym was much overjoyed when he heard that a chariot containing the two maidens was approaching his door.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading “The mountains crashed The earth stood in flames,” as the hoofs of the goats clattered over mountains and waters, striking sparks wherever they touched a rock.
at the time that
From this reading Thrym was much overjoyed when he heard that a chariot containing the two maidens was approaching his door.
in or to any place at all
From this reading “The mountains crashed The earth stood in flames,” as the hoofs of the goats clattered over mountains and waters, striking sparks wherever they touched a rock.
which person or people
From this reading “A bride worthy of a giant!” murmured his servants, as he led her to a lofty seat beside his own great throne of gold; and they looked with approval also on the buxom form of the waiting-maid, who stood, closely veiled, behind her mistress’s chair.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Away ran his servants in different directions, some with orders to make ready a grand banquet, some to prepare the chamber of the brides some to receive her at the door.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading “A bride worthy of a giant!” murmured his servants, as he led her to a lofty seat beside his own great throne of gold; and they looked with approval also on the buxom form of the waiting-maid, who stood, closely veiled, behind her mistress’s chair.
