Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading Bardi was a man of great distinction.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Soon he went to see his foster-father Thorarin the Wise, who welcomed him and asked what help he had been able to obtain, for Bardi's journey had been arranged beforehand by them both.

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

From this reading Bardi the son of Gudmund and his brothers rode home to Asbjarnarnes when they left Grettir.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Soon he went to see his foster-father Thorarin the Wise, who welcomed him and asked what help he had been able to obtain, for Bardi's journey had been arranged beforehand by them both.

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From this reading Bardi the son of Gudmund and his brothers rode home to Asbjarnarnes when they left Grettir.

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

From this reading Soon he went to see his foster-father Thorarin the Wise, who welcomed him and asked what help he had been able to obtain, for Bardi's journey had been arranged beforehand by them both.

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From this reading Bardi the son of Gudmund and his brothers rode home to Asbjarnarnes when they left Grettir.

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From this reading Soon he went to see his foster-father Thorarin the Wise, who welcomed him and asked what help he had been able to obtain, for Bardi's journey had been arranged beforehand by them both.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Soon he went to see his foster-father Thorarin the Wise, who welcomed him and asked what help he had been able to obtain, for Bardi's journey had been arranged beforehand by them both.

being ahead of time or need

From this reading Soon he went to see his foster-father Thorarin the Wise, who welcomed him and asked what help he had been able to obtain, for Bardi's journey had been arranged beforehand by them both.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Soon he went to see his foster-father Thorarin the Wise, who welcomed him and asked what help he had been able to obtain, for Bardi's journey had been arranged beforehand by them both.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Bardi the son of Gudmund and his brothers rode home to Asbjarnarnes when they left Grettir.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Soon he went to see his foster-father Thorarin the Wise, who welcomed him and asked what help he had been able to obtain, for Bardi's journey had been arranged beforehand by them both.

a female human offspring

From this reading Solmund's mother was Thorlaug, daughter of Saemund the Southerner, the foster-brother of Ingimund the Old.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading Bardi was a man of great distinction.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Soon he went to see his foster-father Thorarin the Wise, who welcomed him and asked what help he had been able to obtain, for Bardi's journey had been arranged beforehand by them both.

your foster brother is a male who is not a son of your parents but who is raised by your parents

From this reading Solmund's mother was Thorlaug, daughter of Saemund the Southerner, the foster-brother of Ingimund the Old.

a man who is a foster parent

From this reading Soon he went to see his foster-father Thorarin the Wise, who welcomed him and asked what help he had been able to obtain, for Bardi's journey had been arranged beforehand by them both.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Bardi was a man of great distinction.

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From this reading Bardi the son of Gudmund and his brothers rode home to Asbjarnarnes when they left Grettir.

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From this reading Bardi the son of Gudmund and his brothers rode home to Asbjarnarnes when they left Grettir.

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

From this reading Soon he went to see his foster-father Thorarin the Wise, who welcomed him and asked what help he had been able to obtain, for Bardi's journey had been arranged beforehand by them both.

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

From this reading Soon he went to see his foster-father Thorarin the Wise, who welcomed him and asked what help he had been able to obtain, for Bardi's journey had been arranged beforehand by them both.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Soon he went to see his foster-father Thorarin the Wise, who welcomed him and asked what help he had been able to obtain, for Bardi's journey had been arranged beforehand by them both.

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

From this reading Soon he went to see his foster-father Thorarin the Wise, who welcomed him and asked what help he had been able to obtain, for Bardi's journey had been arranged beforehand by them both.

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

From this reading Bardi the son of Gudmund and his brothers rode home to Asbjarnarnes when they left Grettir.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Bardi the son of Gudmund and his brothers rode home to Asbjarnarnes when they left Grettir.

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From this reading Solmund's mother was Thorlaug, daughter of Saemund the Southerner, the foster-brother of Ingimund the Old.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Soon he went to see his foster-father Thorarin the Wise, who welcomed him and asked what help he had been able to obtain, for Bardi's journey had been arranged beforehand by them both.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Bardi the son of Gudmund and his brothers rode home to Asbjarnarnes when they left Grettir.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Bardi was a man of great distinction.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Solmund's mother was Thorlaug, daughter of Saemund the Southerner, the foster-brother of Ingimund the Old.

come into possession of

From this reading Soon he went to see his foster-father Thorarin the Wise, who welcomed him and asked what help he had been able to obtain, for Bardi's journey had been arranged beforehand by them both.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Bardi the son of Gudmund and his brothers rode home to Asbjarnarnes when they left Grettir.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Solmund's mother was Thorlaug, daughter of Saemund the Southerner, the foster-brother of Ingimund the Old.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Bardi the son of Gudmund and his brothers rode home to Asbjarnarnes when they left Grettir.

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From this reading Solmund's mother was Thorlaug, daughter of Saemund the Southerner, the foster-brother of Ingimund the Old.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Soon he went to see his foster-father Thorarin the Wise, who welcomed him and asked what help he had been able to obtain, for Bardi's journey had been arranged beforehand by them both.

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From this reading They were the sons of Gudmund the son of Solmund.

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From this reading Solmund's mother was Thorlaug, daughter of Saemund the Southerner, the foster-brother of Ingimund the Old.

a male human offspring

From this reading Bardi the son of Gudmund and his brothers rode home to Asbjarnarnes when they left Grettir.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading They were the sons of Gudmund the son of Solmund.

in the near future

From this reading Soon he went to see his foster-father Thorarin the Wise, who welcomed him and asked what help he had been able to obtain, for Bardi's journey had been arranged beforehand by them both.

an American who lives in the South

From this reading Solmund's mother was Thorlaug, daughter of Saemund the Southerner, the foster-brother of Ingimund the Old.

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

From this reading Bardi the son of Gudmund and his brothers rode home to Asbjarnarnes when they left Grettir.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Soon he went to see his foster-father Thorarin the Wise, who welcomed him and asked what help he had been able to obtain, for Bardi's journey had been arranged beforehand by them both.

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

From this reading Bardi the son of Gudmund and his brothers rode home to Asbjarnarnes when they left Grettir.

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

From this reading Soon he went to see his foster-father Thorarin the Wise, who welcomed him and asked what help he had been able to obtain, for Bardi's journey had been arranged beforehand by them both.

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

From this reading Solmund's mother was Thorlaug, daughter of Saemund the Southerner, the foster-brother of Ingimund the Old.

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

From this reading Bardi the son of Gudmund and his brothers rode home to Asbjarnarnes when they left Grettir.

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

From this reading Solmund's mother was Thorlaug, daughter of Saemund the Southerner, the foster-brother of Ingimund the Old.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading Soon he went to see his foster-father Thorarin the Wise, who welcomed him and asked what help he had been able to obtain, for Bardi's journey had been arranged beforehand by them both.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Soon he went to see his foster-father Thorarin the Wise, who welcomed him and asked what help he had been able to obtain, for Bardi's journey had been arranged beforehand by them both.

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

From this reading They were the sons of Gudmund the son of Solmund.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Soon he went to see his foster-father Thorarin the Wise, who welcomed him and asked what help he had been able to obtain, for Bardi's journey had been arranged beforehand by them both.

at the time that

From this reading Bardi the son of Gudmund and his brothers rode home to Asbjarnarnes when they left Grettir.

which person or people

From this reading Soon he went to see his foster-father Thorarin the Wise, who welcomed him and asked what help he had been able to obtain, for Bardi's journey had been arranged beforehand by them both.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Soon he went to see his foster-father Thorarin the Wise, who welcomed him and asked what help he had been able to obtain, for Bardi's journey had been arranged beforehand by them both.