Chapter II

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From this reading Six children were dancing joyously round the tree one bright summer afternoon 1300 years ago, and making the whole place resound with merry laughter.

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

From this reading On one side of this court was the long hall, built of timber, with quaintly-carved joists and gables, on two others were the barns and cattle-sheds, the whole being surrounded by a stiff quickset hedge concealing the view of the open country.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Six children were dancing joyously round the tree one bright summer afternoon 1300 years ago, and making the whole place resound with merry laughter.

how long something has existed

From this reading The eldest was twelve years of age, a sturdy, straight-limbed boy named Coelred, the eldest son of Seomel, the warrior chief of the Stillingas.

in the past

From this reading Six children were dancing joyously round the tree one bright summer afternoon 1300 years ago, and making the whole place resound with merry laughter.

in addition

From this reading This ash was not only sacred from its size and antiquity, and as an emblem of the ash tree of _Yggdrasil_, but it also had an elf hole through which children could be passed, a peculiarity possessed by no other ash for miles around.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading This ash was not only sacred from its size and antiquity, and as an emblem of the ash tree of _Yggdrasil_, but it also had an elf hole through which children could be passed, a peculiarity possessed by no other ash for miles around.

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

From this reading On one side of this court was the long hall, built of timber, with quaintly-carved joists and gables, on two others were the barns and cattle-sheds, the whole being surrounded by a stiff quickset hedge concealing the view of the open country.

the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe

From this reading This ash was not only sacred from its size and antiquity, and as an emblem of the ash tree of _Yggdrasil_, but it also had an elf hole through which children could be passed, a peculiarity possessed by no other ash for miles around.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading This ash was not only sacred from its size and antiquity, and as an emblem of the ash tree of _Yggdrasil_, but it also had an elf hole through which children could be passed, a peculiarity possessed by no other ash for miles around.

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

From this reading This ash was not only sacred from its size and antiquity, and as an emblem of the ash tree of _Yggdrasil_, but it also had an elf hole through which children could be passed, a peculiarity possessed by no other ash for miles around.

the residue that remains when something is burned

From this reading STILLINGFLEET The sacred ash tree spread its wide leafy branches over the court of the Stillingas.

plural of “barn” — an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading On one side of this court was the long hall, built of timber, with quaintly-carved joists and gables, on two others were the barns and cattle-sheds, the whole being surrounded by a stiff quickset hedge concealing the view of the open country.

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

From this reading This ash was not only sacred from its size and antiquity, and as an emblem of the ash tree of _Yggdrasil_, but it also had an elf hole through which children could be passed, a peculiarity possessed by no other ash for miles around.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading On one side of this court was the long hall, built of timber, with quaintly-carved joists and gables, on two others were the barns and cattle-sheds, the whole being surrounded by a stiff quickset hedge concealing the view of the open country.

a youthful male person

From this reading The eldest was twelve years of age, a sturdy, straight-limbed boy named Coelred, the eldest son of Seomel, the warrior chief of the Stillingas.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading STILLINGFLEET The sacred ash tree spread its wide leafy branches over the court of the Stillingas.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Six children were dancing joyously round the tree one bright summer afternoon 1300 years ago, and making the whole place resound with merry laughter.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading On one side of this court was the long hall, built of timber, with quaintly-carved joists and gables, on two others were the barns and cattle-sheds, the whole being surrounded by a stiff quickset hedge concealing the view of the open country.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This ash was not only sacred from its size and antiquity, and as an emblem of the ash tree of _Yggdrasil_, but it also had an elf hole through which children could be passed, a peculiarity possessed by no other ash for miles around.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On one side of this court was the long hall, built of timber, with quaintly-carved joists and gables, on two others were the barns and cattle-sheds, the whole being surrounded by a stiff quickset hedge concealing the view of the open country.

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From this reading On one side of this court was the long hall, built of timber, with quaintly-carved joists and gables, on two others were the barns and cattle-sheds, the whole being surrounded by a stiff quickset hedge concealing the view of the open country.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The eldest was twelve years of age, a sturdy, straight-limbed boy named Coelred, the eldest son of Seomel, the warrior chief of the Stillingas.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading This ash was not only sacred from its size and antiquity, and as an emblem of the ash tree of _Yggdrasil_, but it also had an elf hole through which children could be passed, a peculiarity possessed by no other ash for miles around.

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From this reading The eldest was twelve years of age, a sturdy, straight-limbed boy named Coelred, the eldest son of Seomel, the warrior chief of the Stillingas.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading On one side of this court was the long hall, built of timber, with quaintly-carved joists and gables, on two others were the barns and cattle-sheds, the whole being surrounded by a stiff quickset hedge concealing the view of the open country.

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

From this reading This ash was not only sacred from its size and antiquity, and as an emblem of the ash tree of _Yggdrasil_, but it also had an elf hole through which children could be passed, a peculiarity possessed by no other ash for miles around.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading On one side of this court was the long hall, built of timber, with quaintly-carved joists and gables, on two others were the barns and cattle-sheds, the whole being surrounded by a stiff quickset hedge concealing the view of the open country.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading STILLINGFLEET The sacred ash tree spread its wide leafy branches over the court of the Stillingas.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading Six children were dancing joyously round the tree one bright summer afternoon 1300 years ago, and making the whole place resound with merry laughter.

first in order of birth

From this reading The eldest was twelve years of age, a sturdy, straight-limbed boy named Coelred, the eldest son of Seomel, the warrior chief of the Stillingas.

(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous

From this reading This ash was not only sacred from its size and antiquity, and as an emblem of the ash tree of _Yggdrasil_, but it also had an elf hole through which children could be passed, a peculiarity possessed by no other ash for miles around.

special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.

From this reading This ash was not only sacred from its size and antiquity, and as an emblem of the ash tree of _Yggdrasil_, but it also had an elf hole through which children could be passed, a peculiarity possessed by no other ash for miles around.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This ash was not only sacred from its size and antiquity, and as an emblem of the ash tree of _Yggdrasil_, but it also had an elf hole through which children could be passed, a peculiarity possessed by no other ash for miles around.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This ash was not only sacred from its size and antiquity, and as an emblem of the ash tree of _Yggdrasil_, but it also had an elf hole through which children could be passed, a peculiarity possessed by no other ash for miles around.

plural of “gable” — the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof

From this reading On one side of this court was the long hall, built of timber, with quaintly-carved joists and gables, on two others were the barns and cattle-sheds, the whole being surrounded by a stiff quickset hedge concealing the view of the open country.

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

From this reading This ash was not only sacred from its size and antiquity, and as an emblem of the ash tree of _Yggdrasil_, but it also had an elf hole through which children could be passed, a peculiarity possessed by no other ash for miles around.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading On one side of this court was the long hall, built of timber, with quaintly-carved joists and gables, on two others were the barns and cattle-sheds, the whole being surrounded by a stiff quickset hedge concealing the view of the open country.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading On one side of this court was the long hall, built of timber, with quaintly-carved joists and gables, on two others were the barns and cattle-sheds, the whole being surrounded by a stiff quickset hedge concealing the view of the open country.

an opening into or through something

From this reading This ash was not only sacred from its size and antiquity, and as an emblem of the ash tree of _Yggdrasil_, but it also had an elf hole through which children could be passed, a peculiarity possessed by no other ash for miles around.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This ash was not only sacred from its size and antiquity, and as an emblem of the ash tree of _Yggdrasil_, but it also had an elf hole through which children could be passed, a peculiarity possessed by no other ash for miles around.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading STILLINGFLEET The sacred ash tree spread its wide leafy branches over the court of the Stillingas.

plural of “joist” — beam used to support floors or roofs

From this reading On one side of this court was the long hall, built of timber, with quaintly-carved joists and gables, on two others were the barns and cattle-sheds, the whole being surrounded by a stiff quickset hedge concealing the view of the open country.

in a joyous and gleeful manner

From this reading Six children were dancing joyously round the tree one bright summer afternoon 1300 years ago, and making the whole place resound with merry laughter.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Six children were dancing joyously round the tree one bright summer afternoon 1300 years ago, and making the whole place resound with merry laughter.

having or covered with leaves

From this reading STILLINGFLEET The sacred ash tree spread its wide leafy branches over the court of the Stillingas.

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 On one side of this court was the long hall, built of timber, with quaintly-carved joists and gables, on two others were the barns and cattle-sheds, the whole being surrounded by a stiff quickset hedge concealing the view of the open country.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Six children were dancing joyously round the tree one bright summer afternoon 1300 years ago, and making the whole place resound with merry laughter.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Six children were dancing joyously round the tree one bright summer afternoon 1300 years ago, and making the whole place resound with merry laughter.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading This ash was not only sacred from its size and antiquity, and as an emblem of the ash tree of _Yggdrasil_, but it also had an elf hole through which children could be passed, a peculiarity possessed by no other ash for miles around.

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

From this reading The eldest was twelve years of age, a sturdy, straight-limbed boy named Coelred, the eldest son of Seomel, the warrior chief of the Stillingas.

not any; not one

From this reading This ash was not only sacred from its size and antiquity, and as an emblem of the ash tree of _Yggdrasil_, but it also had an elf hole through which children could be passed, a peculiarity possessed by no other ash for miles around.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This ash was not only sacred from its size and antiquity, and as an emblem of the ash tree of _Yggdrasil_, but it also had an elf hole through which children could be passed, a peculiarity possessed by no other ash for miles around.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading STILLINGFLEET The sacred ash tree spread its wide leafy branches over the court of the Stillingas.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On one side of this court was the long hall, built of timber, with quaintly-carved joists and gables, on two others were the barns and cattle-sheds, the whole being surrounded by a stiff quickset hedge concealing the view of the open country.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On one side of this court was the long hall, built of timber, with quaintly-carved joists and gables, on two others were the barns and cattle-sheds, the whole being surrounded by a stiff quickset hedge concealing the view of the open country.

and nothing more

From this reading This ash was not only sacred from its size and antiquity, and as an emblem of the ash tree of _Yggdrasil_, but it also had an elf hole through which children could be passed, a peculiarity possessed by no other ash for miles around.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading On one side of this court was the long hall, built of timber, with quaintly-carved joists and gables, on two others were the barns and cattle-sheds, the whole being surrounded by a stiff quickset hedge concealing the view of the open country.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading This ash was not only sacred from its size and antiquity, and as an emblem of the ash tree of _Yggdrasil_, but it also had an elf hole through which children could be passed, a peculiarity possessed by no other ash for miles around.

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From this reading On one side of this court was the long hall, built of timber, with quaintly-carved joists and gables, on two others were the barns and cattle-sheds, the whole being surrounded by a stiff quickset hedge concealing the view of the open country.

above and across; more than

From this reading STILLINGFLEET The sacred ash tree spread its wide leafy branches over the court of the Stillingas.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading This ash was not only sacred from its size and antiquity, and as an emblem of the ash tree of _Yggdrasil_, but it also had an elf hole through which children could be passed, a peculiarity possessed by no other ash for miles around.

an odd or unusual characteristic

From this reading This ash was not only sacred from its size and antiquity, and as an emblem of the ash tree of _Yggdrasil_, but it also had an elf hole through which children could be passed, a peculiarity possessed by no other ash for miles around.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Six children were dancing joyously round the tree one bright summer afternoon 1300 years ago, and making the whole place resound with merry laughter.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading This ash was not only sacred from its size and antiquity, and as an emblem of the ash tree of _Yggdrasil_, but it also had an elf hole through which children could be passed, a peculiarity possessed by no other ash for miles around.

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From this reading On one side of this court was the long hall, built of timber, with quaintly-carved joists and gables, on two others were the barns and cattle-sheds, the whole being surrounded by a stiff quickset hedge concealing the view of the open country.

cuttings of plants set in the ground to grow as hawthorn for hedges or vines

From this reading On one side of this court was the long hall, built of timber, with quaintly-carved joists and gables, on two others were the barns and cattle-sheds, the whole being surrounded by a stiff quickset hedge concealing the view of the open country.

ring or echo with sound

From this reading Six children were dancing joyously round the tree one bright summer afternoon 1300 years ago, and making the whole place resound with merry laughter.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Six children were dancing joyously round the tree one bright summer afternoon 1300 years ago, and making the whole place resound with merry laughter.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading STILLINGFLEET The sacred ash tree spread its wide leafy branches over the court of the Stillingas.

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From this reading The eldest was twelve years of age, a sturdy, straight-limbed boy named Coelred, the eldest son of Seomel, the warrior chief of the Stillingas.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading On one side of this court was the long hall, built of timber, with quaintly-carved joists and gables, on two others were the barns and cattle-sheds, the whole being surrounded by a stiff quickset hedge concealing the view of the open country.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Six children were dancing joyously round the tree one bright summer afternoon 1300 years ago, and making the whole place resound with merry laughter.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading This ash was not only sacred from its size and antiquity, and as an emblem of the ash tree of _Yggdrasil_, but it also had an elf hole through which children could be passed, a peculiarity possessed by no other ash for miles around.

a male human offspring

From this reading The eldest was twelve years of age, a sturdy, straight-limbed boy named Coelred, the eldest son of Seomel, the warrior chief of the Stillingas.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading STILLINGFLEET The sacred ash tree spread its wide leafy branches over the court of the Stillingas.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading On one side of this court was the long hall, built of timber, with quaintly-carved joists and gables, on two others were the barns and cattle-sheds, the whole being surrounded by a stiff quickset hedge concealing the view of the open country.

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From this reading STILLINGFLEET The sacred ash tree spread its wide leafy branches over the court of the Stillingas.

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

From this reading STILLINGFLEET The sacred ash tree spread its wide leafy branches over the court of the Stillingas.

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From this reading The eldest was twelve years of age, a sturdy, straight-limbed boy named Coelred, the eldest son of Seomel, the warrior chief of the Stillingas.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading The eldest was twelve years of age, a sturdy, straight-limbed boy named Coelred, the eldest son of Seomel, the warrior chief of the Stillingas.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Six children were dancing joyously round the tree one bright summer afternoon 1300 years ago, and making the whole place resound with merry laughter.

confined on all sides

From this reading On one side of this court was the long hall, built of timber, with quaintly-carved joists and gables, on two others were the barns and cattle-sheds, the whole being surrounded by a stiff quickset hedge concealing the view of the open country.

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

From this reading STILLINGFLEET The sacred ash tree spread its wide leafy branches over the court of the Stillingas.

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

From this reading On one side of this court was the long hall, built of timber, with quaintly-carved joists and gables, on two others were the barns and cattle-sheds, the whole being surrounded by a stiff quickset hedge concealing the view of the open country.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading This ash was not only sacred from its size and antiquity, and as an emblem of the ash tree of _Yggdrasil_, but it also had an elf hole through which children could be passed, a peculiarity possessed by no other ash for miles around.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading On one side of this court was the long hall, built of timber, with quaintly-carved joists and gables, on two others were the barns and cattle-sheds, the whole being surrounded by a stiff quickset hedge concealing the view of the open country.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading STILLINGFLEET The sacred ash tree spread its wide leafy branches over the court of the Stillingas.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading The eldest was twelve years of age, a sturdy, straight-limbed boy named Coelred, the eldest son of Seomel, the warrior chief of the Stillingas.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading On one side of this court was the long hall, built of timber, with quaintly-carved joists and gables, on two others were the barns and cattle-sheds, the whole being surrounded by a stiff quickset hedge concealing the view of the open country.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading On one side of this court was the long hall, built of timber, with quaintly-carved joists and gables, on two others were the barns and cattle-sheds, the whole being surrounded by a stiff quickset hedge concealing the view of the open country.

someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading The eldest was twelve years of age, a sturdy, straight-limbed boy named Coelred, the eldest son of Seomel, the warrior chief of the Stillingas.

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

From this reading On one side of this court was the long hall, built of timber, with quaintly-carved joists and gables, on two others were the barns and cattle-sheds, the whole being surrounded by a stiff quickset hedge concealing the view of the open country.

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

From this reading On one side of this court was the long hall, built of timber, with quaintly-carved joists and gables, on two others were the barns and cattle-sheds, the whole being surrounded by a stiff quickset hedge concealing the view of the open country.

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

From this reading This ash was not only sacred from its size and antiquity, and as an emblem of the ash tree of _Yggdrasil_, but it also had an elf hole through which children could be passed, a peculiarity possessed by no other ash for miles around.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading On one side of this court was the long hall, built of timber, with quaintly-carved joists and gables, on two others were the barns and cattle-sheds, the whole being surrounded by a stiff quickset hedge concealing the view of the open country.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading STILLINGFLEET The sacred ash tree spread its wide leafy branches over the court of the Stillingas.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On one side of this court was the long hall, built of timber, with quaintly-carved joists and gables, on two others were the barns and cattle-sheds, the whole being surrounded by a stiff quickset hedge concealing the view of the open country.

a late time of life

From this reading Six children were dancing joyously round the tree one bright summer afternoon 1300 years ago, and making the whole place resound with merry laughter.

(Norse mythology) a huge ash tree whose roots and branches hold the earth and Heaven and Hell together

From this reading This ash was not only sacred from its size and antiquity, and as an emblem of the ash tree of _Yggdrasil_, but it also had an elf hole through which children could be passed, a peculiarity possessed by no other ash for miles around.