used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The royal party had assembled at a trysting-place for an early supper, and was now riding home to Adgefrin.
Adgefrin
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From this reading The royal party had assembled at a trysting-place for an early supper, and was now riding home to Adgefrin.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The royal party had assembled at a trysting-place for an early supper, and was now riding home to Adgefrin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE END The day had been passed delightfully, hunting in the forests at the bases of Cheviot Hill and Yeavering Bell.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His eyes brightened with pride as he glanced at his gallant young sons, Offrid and Eadfrid.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading The royal party had assembled at a trysting-place for an early supper, and was now riding home to Adgefrin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE END The day had been passed delightfully, hunting in the forests at the bases of Cheviot Hill and Yeavering Bell.
basesnounUS /ˈbeɪsəz/
plural of “base” — installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading THE END The day had been passed delightfully, hunting in the forests at the bases of Cheviot Hill and Yeavering Bell.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading Edwin looked splendid in his hunting-dress, with his golden locks falling from a light cap, and his fair beard resting on the darker leathern coat.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE END The day had been passed delightfully, hunting in the forests at the bases of Cheviot Hill and Yeavering Bell.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading THE END The day had been passed delightfully, hunting in the forests at the bases of Cheviot Hill and Yeavering Bell.
brightenedverbUS /ˈbraɪtənd/
past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading His eyes brightened with pride as he glanced at his gallant young sons, Offrid and Eadfrid.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Edwin looked splendid in his hunting-dress, with his golden locks falling from a light cap, and his fair beard resting on the darker leathern coat.
CheviotnounUS /ˈʃeviət/
hardy hornless sheep of the Cheviot Hills noted for its short thick wool
From this reading THE END The day had been passed delightfully, hunting in the forests at the bases of Cheviot Hill and Yeavering Bell.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Edwin looked splendid in his hunting-dress, with his golden locks falling from a light cap, and his fair beard resting on the darker leathern coat.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading Edwin looked splendid in his hunting-dress, with his golden locks falling from a light cap, and his fair beard resting on the darker leathern coat.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE END The day had been passed delightfully, hunting in the forests at the bases of Cheviot Hill and Yeavering Bell.
delightfullyadverbUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəli/
in a delightful manner
From this reading THE END The day had been passed delightfully, hunting in the forests at the bases of Cheviot Hill and Yeavering Bell.
Eadfrid
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From this reading His eyes brightened with pride as he glanced at his gallant young sons, Offrid and Eadfrid.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The royal party had assembled at a trysting-place for an early supper, and was now riding home to Adgefrin.
EdwinnounUS /ˈedwən/
king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)
From this reading Edwin looked splendid in his hunting-dress, with his golden locks falling from a light cap, and his fair beard resting on the darker leathern coat.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END The day had been passed delightfully, hunting in the forests at the bases of Cheviot Hill and Yeavering Bell.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes brightened with pride as he glanced at his gallant young sons, Offrid and Eadfrid.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Edwin looked splendid in his hunting-dress, with his golden locks falling from a light cap, and his fair beard resting on the darker leathern coat.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Edwin looked splendid in his hunting-dress, with his golden locks falling from a light cap, and his fair beard resting on the darker leathern coat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The royal party had assembled at a trysting-place for an early supper, and was now riding home to Adgefrin.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE END The day had been passed delightfully, hunting in the forests at the bases of Cheviot Hill and Yeavering Bell.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Edwin looked splendid in his hunting-dress, with his golden locks falling from a light cap, and his fair beard resting on the darker leathern coat.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading His eyes brightened with pride as he glanced at his gallant young sons, Offrid and Eadfrid.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading His eyes brightened with pride as he glanced at his gallant young sons, Offrid and Eadfrid.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Edwin looked splendid in his hunting-dress, with his golden locks falling from a light cap, and his fair beard resting on the darker leathern coat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE END The day had been passed delightfully, hunting in the forests at the bases of Cheviot Hill and Yeavering Bell.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He was superbly mounted, and in one hand he held a hunting-horn.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was superbly mounted, and in one hand he held a hunting-horn.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He was superbly mounted, and in one hand he held a hunting-horn.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading THE END The day had been passed delightfully, hunting in the forests at the bases of Cheviot Hill and Yeavering Bell.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Edwin looked splendid in his hunting-dress, with his golden locks falling from a light cap, and his fair beard resting on the darker leathern coat.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The royal party had assembled at a trysting-place for an early supper, and was now riding home to Adgefrin.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading THE END The day had been passed delightfully, hunting in the forests at the bases of Cheviot Hill and Yeavering Bell.
hunting-dress
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From this reading Edwin looked splendid in his hunting-dress, with his golden locks falling from a light cap, and his fair beard resting on the darker leathern coat.
hunting-horn
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From this reading He was superbly mounted, and in one hand he held a hunting-horn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE END The day had been passed delightfully, hunting in the forests at the bases of Cheviot Hill and Yeavering Bell.
leathern
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From this reading Edwin looked splendid in his hunting-dress, with his golden locks falling from a light cap, and his fair beard resting on the darker leathern coat.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Edwin looked splendid in his hunting-dress, with his golden locks falling from a light cap, and his fair beard resting on the darker leathern coat.
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading Edwin looked splendid in his hunting-dress, with his golden locks falling from a light cap, and his fair beard resting on the darker leathern coat.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Edwin looked splendid in his hunting-dress, with his golden locks falling from a light cap, and his fair beard resting on the darker leathern coat.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading He was superbly mounted, and in one hand he held a hunting-horn.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The royal party had assembled at a trysting-place for an early supper, and was now riding home to Adgefrin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END The day had been passed delightfully, hunting in the forests at the bases of Cheviot Hill and Yeavering Bell.
Offrid
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From this reading His eyes brightened with pride as he glanced at his gallant young sons, Offrid and Eadfrid.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Edwin looked splendid in his hunting-dress, with his golden locks falling from a light cap, and his fair beard resting on the darker leathern coat.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was superbly mounted, and in one hand he held a hunting-horn.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The royal party had assembled at a trysting-place for an early supper, and was now riding home to Adgefrin.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE END The day had been passed delightfully, hunting in the forests at the bases of Cheviot Hill and Yeavering Bell.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading His eyes brightened with pride as he glanced at his gallant young sons, Offrid and Eadfrid.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Edwin looked splendid in his hunting-dress, with his golden locks falling from a light cap, and his fair beard resting on the darker leathern coat.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading The royal party had assembled at a trysting-place for an early supper, and was now riding home to Adgefrin.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The royal party had assembled at a trysting-place for an early supper, and was now riding home to Adgefrin.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading His eyes brightened with pride as he glanced at his gallant young sons, Offrid and Eadfrid.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Edwin looked splendid in his hunting-dress, with his golden locks falling from a light cap, and his fair beard resting on the darker leathern coat.
superblyadverbUS /ˈsuːpərbli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading He was superbly mounted, and in one hand he held a hunting-horn.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The royal party had assembled at a trysting-place for an early supper, and was now riding home to Adgefrin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END The day had been passed delightfully, hunting in the forests at the bases of Cheviot Hill and Yeavering Bell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The royal party had assembled at a trysting-place for an early supper, and was now riding home to Adgefrin.
trysting-place
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From this reading The royal party had assembled at a trysting-place for an early supper, and was now riding home to Adgefrin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The royal party had assembled at a trysting-place for an early supper, and was now riding home to Adgefrin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Edwin looked splendid in his hunting-dress, with his golden locks falling from a light cap, and his fair beard resting on the darker leathern coat.
Yeavering
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From this reading THE END The day had been passed delightfully, hunting in the forests at the bases of Cheviot Hill and Yeavering Bell.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading His eyes brightened with pride as he glanced at his gallant young sons, Offrid and Eadfrid.
