Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading "And what may that be?" asked Gudrid, looking up with a little surprise, and some interest.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

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

From this reading "And what may that be?" asked Gudrid, looking up with a little surprise, and some interest.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading She did not hesitate, however, but answered with straightforward candour, "I will not say nay to that if my brother Leif is willing."

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "And what may that be?" asked Gudrid, looking up with a little surprise, and some interest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "And what may that be?" asked Gudrid, looking up with a little surprise, and some interest.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset

From this reading Gudrid could not help blushing a little and looking down, for Karlsefin, despite his suavity, had a way with him, when thoroughly in earnest, that was very impressive.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading She did not hesitate, however, but answered with straightforward candour, "I will not say nay to that if my brother Leif is willing."

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She did not hesitate, however, but answered with straightforward candour, "I will not say nay to that if my brother Leif is willing."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

From this reading She did not hesitate, however, but answered with straightforward candour, "I will not say nay to that if my brother Leif is willing."

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

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

From this reading Gudrid could not help blushing a little and looking down, for Karlsefin, despite his suavity, had a way with him, when thoroughly in earnest, that was very impressive.

with firmness

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Gudrid could not help blushing a little and looking down, for Karlsefin, despite his suavity, had a way with him, when thoroughly in earnest, that was very impressive.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading She did not hesitate, however, but answered with straightforward candour, "I will not say nay to that if my brother Leif is willing."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Gudrid could not help blushing a little and looking down, for Karlsefin, despite his suavity, had a way with him, when thoroughly in earnest, that was very impressive.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading Gudrid could not help blushing a little and looking down, for Karlsefin, despite his suavity, had a way with him, when thoroughly in earnest, that was very impressive.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "That you shall go with me, Gudrid; for which end it will be needful that you and I should wed this winter."

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "That you shall go with me, Gudrid; for which end it will be needful that you and I should wed this winter."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "That you shall go with me, Gudrid; for which end it will be needful that you and I should wed this winter."

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

From this reading "And what may that be?" asked Gudrid, looking up with a little surprise, and some interest.

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

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

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

From this reading Gudrid could not help blushing a little and looking down, for Karlsefin, despite his suavity, had a way with him, when thoroughly in earnest, that was very impressive.

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

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

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

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Gudrid could not help blushing a little and looking down, for Karlsefin, despite his suavity, had a way with him, when thoroughly in earnest, that was very impressive.

pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading She did not hesitate, however, but answered with straightforward candour, "I will not say nay to that if my brother Leif is willing."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Gudrid could not help blushing a little and looking down, for Karlsefin, despite his suavity, had a way with him, when thoroughly in earnest, that was very impressive.

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

From this reading Gudrid could not help blushing a little and looking down, for Karlsefin, despite his suavity, had a way with him, when thoroughly in earnest, that was very impressive.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading She did not hesitate, however, but answered with straightforward candour, "I will not say nay to that if my brother Leif is willing."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "That you shall go with me, Gudrid; for which end it will be needful that you and I should wed this winter."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She did not hesitate, however, but answered with straightforward candour, "I will not say nay to that if my brother Leif is willing."

making a strong or vivid impression

From this reading Gudrid could not help blushing a little and looking down, for Karlsefin, despite his suavity, had a way with him, when thoroughly in earnest, that was very impressive.

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

From this reading Gudrid could not help blushing a little and looking down, for Karlsefin, despite his suavity, had a way with him, when thoroughly in earnest, that was very impressive.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading "And what may that be?" asked Gudrid, looking up with a little surprise, and some interest.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

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

From this reading She did not hesitate, however, but answered with straightforward candour, "I will not say nay to that if my brother Leif is willing."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "That you shall go with me, Gudrid; for which end it will be needful that you and I should wed this winter."

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

From this reading Gudrid could not help blushing a little and looking down, for Karlsefin, despite his suavity, had a way with him, when thoroughly in earnest, that was very impressive.

the sound of laughing

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

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

From this reading She did not hesitate, however, but answered with straightforward candour, "I will not say nay to that if my brother Leif is willing."

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "And what may that be?" asked Gudrid, looking up with a little surprise, and some interest.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "And what may that be?" asked Gudrid, looking up with a little surprise, and some interest.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "And what may that be?" asked Gudrid, looking up with a little surprise, and some interest.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "That you shall go with me, Gudrid; for which end it will be needful that you and I should wed this winter."

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

a particular point in time

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading She did not hesitate, however, but answered with straightforward candour, "I will not say nay to that if my brother Leif is willing."

an old word for “no”

From this reading She did not hesitate, however, but answered with straightforward candour, "I will not say nay to that if my brother Leif is willing."

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading "That you shall go with me, Gudrid; for which end it will be needful that you and I should wed this winter."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Gudrid could not help blushing a little and looking down, for Karlsefin, despite his suavity, had a way with him, when thoroughly in earnest, that was very impressive.

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

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

express in words

From this reading She did not hesitate, however, but answered with straightforward candour, "I will not say nay to that if my brother Leif is willing."

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "That you shall go with me, Gudrid; for which end it will be needful that you and I should wed this winter."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She did not hesitate, however, but answered with straightforward candour, "I will not say nay to that if my brother Leif is willing."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "That you shall go with me, Gudrid; for which end it will be needful that you and I should wed this winter."

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "And what may that be?" asked Gudrid, looking up with a little surprise, and some interest.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

free from ambiguity

From this reading She did not hesitate, however, but answered with straightforward candour, "I will not say nay to that if my brother Leif is willing."

the quality of being bland and gracious or ingratiating in manner

From this reading Gudrid could not help blushing a little and looking down, for Karlsefin, despite his suavity, had a way with him, when thoroughly in earnest, that was very impressive.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading "And what may that be?" asked Gudrid, looking up with a little surprise, and some interest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "And what may that be?" asked Gudrid, looking up with a little surprise, and some interest.

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

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

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

From this reading "That you shall go with me, Gudrid; for which end it will be needful that you and I should wed this winter."

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Gudrid could not help blushing a little and looking down, for Karlsefin, despite his suavity, had a way with him, when thoroughly in earnest, that was very impressive.

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

From this reading She did not hesitate, however, but answered with straightforward candour, "I will not say nay to that if my brother Leif is willing."

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "And what may that be?" asked Gudrid, looking up with a little surprise, and some interest.

precisely as stated

From this reading Gudrid could not help blushing a little and looking down, for Karlsefin, despite his suavity, had a way with him, when thoroughly in earnest, that was very impressive.

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

From this reading Gudrid could not help blushing a little and looking down, for Karlsefin, despite his suavity, had a way with him, when thoroughly in earnest, that was very impressive.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Gudrid could not help blushing a little and looking down, for Karlsefin, despite his suavity, had a way with him, when thoroughly in earnest, that was very impressive.

take in marriage

From this reading "That you shall go with me, Gudrid; for which end it will be needful that you and I should wed this winter."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "It is settled then," replied Karlsefin decisively, "for Leif has already told me that he is willing if you are, and so--" At this interesting point in the conversation they were interrupted by a loud merry laugh not very far from them, and next moment little Olaf, starting out from behind a bush, ran shouting into Gudrid's extended arms.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "And what may that be?" asked Gudrid, looking up with a little surprise, and some interest.

at the time that

From this reading Gudrid could not help blushing a little and looking down, for Karlsefin, despite his suavity, had a way with him, when thoroughly in earnest, that was very impressive.

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

From this reading "That you shall go with me, Gudrid; for which end it will be needful that you and I should wed this winter."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "That you shall go with me, Gudrid; for which end it will be needful that you and I should wed this winter."

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading She did not hesitate, however, but answered with straightforward candour, "I will not say nay to that if my brother Leif is willing."

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading "That you shall go with me, Gudrid; for which end it will be needful that you and I should wed this winter."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "And what may that be?" asked Gudrid, looking up with a little surprise, and some interest.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "That you shall go with me, Gudrid; for which end it will be needful that you and I should wed this winter."