adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain gave a great feast in the autumn at which many were assembled, whilst Grettir was in the North in Vatnsdal.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Thorbjorn Slowcoach was there and many things were talked about.
adventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading The Hrutafjord people inquired about Grettir's adventure on the ridge in the summer.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thorbjorn Slowcoach was there and many things were talked about.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain gave a great feast in the autumn at which many were assembled, whilst Grettir was in the North in Vatnsdal.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain gave a great feast in the autumn at which many were assembled, whilst Grettir was in the North in Vatnsdal.
autumnnounUS /ˈɔːtəm/
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain gave a great feast in the autumn at which many were assembled, whilst Grettir was in the North in Vatnsdal.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then Thorbjorn Slowcoach said: "What I saw of Grettir's fighting was not famous; and he seemed inclined to shirk when we came up.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain praised Grettir's conduct, and said that Kormak would have had the worst of it if no one had come to part them.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain praised Grettir's conduct, and said that Kormak would have had the worst of it if no one had come to part them.
famousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Then Thorbjorn Slowcoach said: "What I saw of Grettir's fighting was not famous; and he seemed inclined to shirk when we came up.
feastnounUS /fiːst/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain gave a great feast in the autumn at which many were assembled, whilst Grettir was in the North in Vatnsdal.
fightingnounUS /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Then Thorbjorn Slowcoach said: "What I saw of Grettir's fighting was not famous; and he seemed inclined to shirk when we came up.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain gave a great feast in the autumn at which many were assembled, whilst Grettir was in the North in Vatnsdal.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain gave a great feast in the autumn at which many were assembled, whilst Grettir was in the North in Vatnsdal.
Grettir
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From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain gave a great feast in the autumn at which many were assembled, whilst Grettir was in the North in Vatnsdal.
Grettir's
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From this reading The Hrutafjord people inquired about Grettir's adventure on the ridge in the summer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain praised Grettir's conduct, and said that Kormak would have had the worst of it if no one had come to part them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain praised Grettir's conduct, and said that Kormak would have had the worst of it if no one had come to part them.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then Thorbjorn Slowcoach said: "What I saw of Grettir's fighting was not famous; and he seemed inclined to shirk when we came up.
Hrutafjord
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From this reading The Hrutafjord people inquired about Grettir's adventure on the ridge in the summer.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Then Thorbjorn Slowcoach said: "What I saw of Grettir's fighting was not famous; and he seemed inclined to shirk when we came up.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain praised Grettir's conduct, and said that Kormak would have had the worst of it if no one had come to part them.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain gave a great feast in the autumn at which many were assembled, whilst Grettir was in the North in Vatnsdal.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Then Thorbjorn Slowcoach said: "What I saw of Grettir's fighting was not famous; and he seemed inclined to shirk when we came up.
inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading The Hrutafjord people inquired about Grettir's adventure on the ridge in the summer.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain praised Grettir's conduct, and said that Kormak would have had the worst of it if no one had come to part them.
Kormak
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From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain praised Grettir's conduct, and said that Kormak would have had the worst of it if no one had come to part them.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain gave a great feast in the autumn at which many were assembled, whilst Grettir was in the North in Vatnsdal.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain praised Grettir's conduct, and said that Kormak would have had the worst of it if no one had come to part them.
NorthnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain gave a great feast in the autumn at which many were assembled, whilst Grettir was in the North in Vatnsdal.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then Thorbjorn Slowcoach said: "What I saw of Grettir's fighting was not famous; and he seemed inclined to shirk when we came up.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain praised Grettir's conduct, and said that Kormak would have had the worst of it if no one had come to part them.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Hrutafjord people inquired about Grettir's adventure on the ridge in the summer.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain praised Grettir's conduct, and said that Kormak would have had the worst of it if no one had come to part them.
Oxmain
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From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain gave a great feast in the autumn at which many were assembled, whilst Grettir was in the North in Vatnsdal.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain praised Grettir's conduct, and said that Kormak would have had the worst of it if no one had come to part them.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The Hrutafjord people inquired about Grettir's adventure on the ridge in the summer.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain praised Grettir's conduct, and said that Kormak would have had the worst of it if no one had come to part them.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading The Hrutafjord people inquired about Grettir's adventure on the ridge in the summer.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain praised Grettir's conduct, and said that Kormak would have had the worst of it if no one had come to part them.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Then Thorbjorn Slowcoach said: "What I saw of Grettir's fighting was not famous; and he seemed inclined to shirk when we came up.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Then Thorbjorn Slowcoach said: "What I saw of Grettir's fighting was not famous; and he seemed inclined to shirk when we came up.
shirkverbUS /ʃɜːrk/
avoid (one's assigned duties)
From this reading Then Thorbjorn Slowcoach said: "What I saw of Grettir's fighting was not famous; and he seemed inclined to shirk when we came up.
Slowcoachnoun
someone who moves slowly
From this reading Thorbjorn Slowcoach was there and many things were talked about.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The Hrutafjord people inquired about Grettir's adventure on the ridge in the summer.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Thorbjorn Slowcoach was there and many things were talked about.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain praised Grettir's conduct, and said that Kormak would have had the worst of it if no one had come to part them.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain gave a great feast in the autumn at which many were assembled, whilst Grettir was in the North in Vatnsdal.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain praised Grettir's conduct, and said that Kormak would have had the worst of it if no one had come to part them.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Thorbjorn Slowcoach said: "What I saw of Grettir's fighting was not famous; and he seemed inclined to shirk when we came up.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Thorbjorn Slowcoach was there and many things were talked about.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Thorbjorn Slowcoach was there and many things were talked about.
Thorbjorn
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From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain gave a great feast in the autumn at which many were assembled, whilst Grettir was in the North in Vatnsdal.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain praised Grettir's conduct, and said that Kormak would have had the worst of it if no one had come to part them.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then Thorbjorn Slowcoach said: "What I saw of Grettir's fighting was not famous; and he seemed inclined to shirk when we came up.
Vatnsdal
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From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain gave a great feast in the autumn at which many were assembled, whilst Grettir was in the North in Vatnsdal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain gave a great feast in the autumn at which many were assembled, whilst Grettir was in the North in Vatnsdal.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Then Thorbjorn Slowcoach said: "What I saw of Grettir's fighting was not famous; and he seemed inclined to shirk when we came up.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain gave a great feast in the autumn at which many were assembled, whilst Grettir was in the North in Vatnsdal.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Then Thorbjorn Slowcoach said: "What I saw of Grettir's fighting was not famous; and he seemed inclined to shirk when we came up.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Then Thorbjorn Slowcoach said: "What I saw of Grettir's fighting was not famous; and he seemed inclined to shirk when we came up.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain gave a great feast in the autumn at which many were assembled, whilst Grettir was in the North in Vatnsdal.
whilstconjunctionUS /waɪlst/
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain gave a great feast in the autumn at which many were assembled, whilst Grettir was in the North in Vatnsdal.
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain praised Grettir's conduct, and said that Kormak would have had the worst of it if no one had come to part them.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Thorbjorn Oxmain praised Grettir's conduct, and said that Kormak would have had the worst of it if no one had come to part them.
