603
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From this reading DEATH OF ALCA It was in the autumn of the year 603 that the battle was fought which finally settled the question of supremacy between Scots and English.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sivel had already introduced the system of counting time _Anno Domini_ among the associates of the Coelred-_Gemót_, which was a valuable help to them, both in discussing the past and forecasting the future.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading All the rest were about to fight in their first battle.
ALCAnoun
type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill
From this reading DEATH OF ALCA It was in the autumn of the year 603 that the battle was fought which finally settled the question of supremacy between Scots and English.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All the rest were about to fight in their first battle.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Sivel had already introduced the system of counting time _Anno Domini_ among the associates of the Coelred-_Gemót_, which was a valuable help to them, both in discussing the past and forecasting the future.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Sivel had already introduced the system of counting time _Anno Domini_ among the associates of the Coelred-_Gemót_, which was a valuable help to them, both in discussing the past and forecasting the future.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DEATH OF ALCA It was in the autumn of the year 603 that the battle was fought which finally settled the question of supremacy between Scots and English.
Anno
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From this reading Sivel had already introduced the system of counting time _Anno Domini_ among the associates of the Coelred-_Gemót_, which was a valuable help to them, both in discussing the past and forecasting the future.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading Sivel had already introduced the system of counting time _Anno Domini_ among the associates of the Coelred-_Gemót_, which was a valuable help to them, both in discussing the past and forecasting the future.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading DEATH OF ALCA It was in the autumn of the year 603 that the battle was fought which finally settled the question of supremacy between Scots and English.
Bassus
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From this reading Lilla and Bassus were comparatively veterans.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading DEATH OF ALCA It was in the autumn of the year 603 that the battle was fought which finally settled the question of supremacy between Scots and English.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading DEATH OF ALCA It was in the autumn of the year 603 that the battle was fought which finally settled the question of supremacy between Scots and English.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Sivel had already introduced the system of counting time _Anno Domini_ among the associates of the Coelred-_Gemót_, which was a valuable help to them, both in discussing the past and forecasting the future.
Coelred
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From this reading Sivel had already introduced the system of counting time _Anno Domini_ among the associates of the Coelred-_Gemót_, which was a valuable help to them, both in discussing the past and forecasting the future.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Lilla and Bassus were comparatively veterans.
countingnounUS /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading Sivel had already introduced the system of counting time _Anno Domini_ among the associates of the Coelred-_Gemót_, which was a valuable help to them, both in discussing the past and forecasting the future.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading DEATH OF ALCA It was in the autumn of the year 603 that the battle was fought which finally settled the question of supremacy between Scots and English.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Sivel had already introduced the system of counting time _Anno Domini_ among the associates of the Coelred-_Gemót_, which was a valuable help to them, both in discussing the past and forecasting the future.
Domini
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From this reading Sivel had already introduced the system of counting time _Anno Domini_ among the associates of the Coelred-_Gemót_, which was a valuable help to them, both in discussing the past and forecasting the future.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading DEATH OF ALCA It was in the autumn of the year 603 that the battle was fought which finally settled the question of supremacy between Scots and English.
epochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading This year was a great epoch in their lives.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading All the rest were about to fight in their first battle.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading DEATH OF ALCA It was in the autumn of the year 603 that the battle was fought which finally settled the question of supremacy between Scots and English.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading All the rest were about to fight in their first battle.
forecastingnounUS /ˈfɔːrkæstɪŋ/
a statement made about the future
From this reading Sivel had already introduced the system of counting time _Anno Domini_ among the associates of the Coelred-_Gemót_, which was a valuable help to them, both in discussing the past and forecasting the future.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading DEATH OF ALCA It was in the autumn of the year 603 that the battle was fought which finally settled the question of supremacy between Scots and English.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Sivel had already introduced the system of counting time _Anno Domini_ among the associates of the Coelred-_Gemót_, which was a valuable help to them, both in discussing the past and forecasting the future.
Gemót
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From this reading Sivel had already introduced the system of counting time _Anno Domini_ among the associates of the Coelred-_Gemót_, which was a valuable help to them, both in discussing the past and forecasting the future.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This year was a great epoch in their lives.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sivel had already introduced the system of counting time _Anno Domini_ among the associates of the Coelred-_Gemót_, which was a valuable help to them, both in discussing the past and forecasting the future.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Sivel had already introduced the system of counting time _Anno Domini_ among the associates of the Coelred-_Gemót_, which was a valuable help to them, both in discussing the past and forecasting the future.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DEATH OF ALCA It was in the autumn of the year 603 that the battle was fought which finally settled the question of supremacy between Scots and English.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Sivel had already introduced the system of counting time _Anno Domini_ among the associates of the Coelred-_Gemót_, which was a valuable help to them, both in discussing the past and forecasting the future.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DEATH OF ALCA It was in the autumn of the year 603 that the battle was fought which finally settled the question of supremacy between Scots and English.
Lilla
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From this reading Lilla and Bassus were comparatively veterans.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading This year was a great epoch in their lives.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEATH OF ALCA It was in the autumn of the year 603 that the battle was fought which finally settled the question of supremacy between Scots and English.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Sivel had already introduced the system of counting time _Anno Domini_ among the associates of the Coelred-_Gemót_, which was a valuable help to them, both in discussing the past and forecasting the future.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading DEATH OF ALCA It was in the autumn of the year 603 that the battle was fought which finally settled the question of supremacy between Scots and English.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading All the rest were about to fight in their first battle.
ScotsnounUS /skɑːts/
the dialect of English used in Scotland
From this reading DEATH OF ALCA It was in the autumn of the year 603 that the battle was fought which finally settled the question of supremacy between Scots and English.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading DEATH OF ALCA It was in the autumn of the year 603 that the battle was fought which finally settled the question of supremacy between Scots and English.
Sivel
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From this reading Sivel had already introduced the system of counting time _Anno Domini_ among the associates of the Coelred-_Gemót_, which was a valuable help to them, both in discussing the past and forecasting the future.
supremacynounUS /səˈpreməsi/
power to dominate or defeat
From this reading DEATH OF ALCA It was in the autumn of the year 603 that the battle was fought which finally settled the question of supremacy between Scots and English.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Sivel had already introduced the system of counting time _Anno Domini_ among the associates of the Coelred-_Gemót_, which was a valuable help to them, both in discussing the past and forecasting the future.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DEATH OF ALCA It was in the autumn of the year 603 that the battle was fought which finally settled the question of supremacy between Scots and English.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEATH OF ALCA It was in the autumn of the year 603 that the battle was fought which finally settled the question of supremacy between Scots and English.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This year was a great epoch in their lives.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sivel had already introduced the system of counting time _Anno Domini_ among the associates of the Coelred-_Gemót_, which was a valuable help to them, both in discussing the past and forecasting the future.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This year was a great epoch in their lives.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Sivel had already introduced the system of counting time _Anno Domini_ among the associates of the Coelred-_Gemót_, which was a valuable help to them, both in discussing the past and forecasting the future.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sivel had already introduced the system of counting time _Anno Domini_ among the associates of the Coelred-_Gemót_, which was a valuable help to them, both in discussing the past and forecasting the future.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Sivel had already introduced the system of counting time _Anno Domini_ among the associates of the Coelred-_Gemót_, which was a valuable help to them, both in discussing the past and forecasting the future.
veteransnounUS /ˈvetərənz/
plural of “veteran” — a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading Lilla and Bassus were comparatively veterans.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DEATH OF ALCA It was in the autumn of the year 603 that the battle was fought which finally settled the question of supremacy between Scots and English.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lilla and Bassus were comparatively veterans.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DEATH OF ALCA It was in the autumn of the year 603 that the battle was fought which finally settled the question of supremacy between Scots and English.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading DEATH OF ALCA It was in the autumn of the year 603 that the battle was fought which finally settled the question of supremacy between Scots and English.
