used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a man named Snorri, who was surnamed the Priest.
how long something has existed
From this reading He dwelt at Helgafell before Gudruna Oswif's daughter bought the land of him, and dwelt there till she died of old age; but Snorri then went and dwelt at Hvamsfirth on Sælingdale's tongue.
(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 Snorri was the wisest and shrewdest of all these men in Iceland who had not the gift of foresight.
in addition
From this reading Snorri was a great friend of Asgrim Ellidagrim's son, and he looked for help there also.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF SNORRI THE PRIEST, AND HIS STOCK.
Asgrim
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From this reading Snorri was a great friend of Asgrim Ellidagrim's son, and he looked for help there also.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He dwelt at Helgafell before Gudruna Oswif's daughter bought the land of him, and dwelt there till she died of old age; but Snorri then went and dwelt at Hvamsfirth on Sælingdale's tongue.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He dwelt at Helgafell before Gudruna Oswif's daughter bought the land of him, and dwelt there till she died of old age; but Snorri then went and dwelt at Hvamsfirth on Sælingdale's tongue.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He dwelt at Helgafell before Gudruna Oswif's daughter bought the land of him, and dwelt there till she died of old age; but Snorri then went and dwelt at Hvamsfirth on Sælingdale's tongue.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He dwelt at Helgafell before Gudruna Oswif's daughter bought the land of him, and dwelt there till she died of old age; but Snorri then went and dwelt at Hvamsfirth on Sælingdale's tongue.
codcatcher
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From this reading Thorgrim was the name of Snorri's father, and he was a son of Thorstein codcatcher.
a female human offspring
From this reading He dwelt at Helgafell before Gudruna Oswif's daughter bought the land of him, and dwelt there till she died of old age; but Snorri then went and dwelt at Hvamsfirth on Sælingdale's tongue.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading He dwelt at Helgafell before Gudruna Oswif's daughter bought the land of him, and dwelt there till she died of old age; but Snorri then went and dwelt at Hvamsfirth on Sælingdale's tongue.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading He dwelt at Helgafell before Gudruna Oswif's daughter bought the land of him, and dwelt there till she died of old age; but Snorri then went and dwelt at Hvamsfirth on Sælingdale's tongue.
Ellidagrim's
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From this reading Snorri was a great friend of Asgrim Ellidagrim's son, and he looked for help there also.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Thorgrim was the name of Snorri's father, and he was a son of Thorstein codcatcher.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading He was good to his friends, but grim to his foes.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading At that time there was a great riding to the Thing out of all the Quarters, and men had many suits set on foot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Snorri was a great friend of Asgrim Ellidagrim's son, and he looked for help there also.
foresightnounUS /ˈfɔːrsaɪt/
providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future
From this reading Snorri was the wisest and shrewdest of all these men in Iceland who had not the gift of foresight.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Snorri was a great friend of Asgrim Ellidagrim's son, and he looked for help there also.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He was good to his friends, but grim to his foes.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Snorri was the wisest and shrewdest of all these men in Iceland who had not the gift of foresight.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was good to his friends, but grim to his foes.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Snorri was a great friend of Asgrim Ellidagrim's son, and he looked for help there also.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading He was good to his friends, but grim to his foes.
Gudruna
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From this reading He dwelt at Helgafell before Gudruna Oswif's daughter bought the land of him, and dwelt there till she died of old age; but Snorri then went and dwelt at Hvamsfirth on Sælingdale's tongue.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Snorri was the wisest and shrewdest of all these men in Iceland who had not the gift of foresight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He dwelt at Helgafell before Gudruna Oswif's daughter bought the land of him, and dwelt there till she died of old age; but Snorri then went and dwelt at Hvamsfirth on Sælingdale's tongue.
Helgafell
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From this reading He dwelt at Helgafell before Gudruna Oswif's daughter bought the land of him, and dwelt there till she died of old age; but Snorri then went and dwelt at Hvamsfirth on Sælingdale's tongue.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Snorri was a great friend of Asgrim Ellidagrim's son, and he looked for help there also.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He dwelt at Helgafell before Gudruna Oswif's daughter bought the land of him, and dwelt there till she died of old age; but Snorri then went and dwelt at Hvamsfirth on Sælingdale's tongue.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OF SNORRI THE PRIEST, AND HIS STOCK.
Hvamsfirth
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From this reading He dwelt at Helgafell before Gudruna Oswif's daughter bought the land of him, and dwelt there till she died of old age; but Snorri then went and dwelt at Hvamsfirth on Sælingdale's tongue.
IcelandnounUS /ˈaɪslənd/
an island republic on the island of Iceland; became independent of Denmark in 1944
From this reading Snorri was the wisest and shrewdest of all these men in Iceland who had not the gift of foresight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Snorri was the wisest and shrewdest of all these men in Iceland who had not the gift of foresight.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He dwelt at Helgafell before Gudruna Oswif's daughter bought the land of him, and dwelt there till she died of old age; but Snorri then went and dwelt at Hvamsfirth on Sælingdale's tongue.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Snorri was a great friend of Asgrim Ellidagrim's son, and he looked for help there also.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was a man named Snorri, who was surnamed the Priest.
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 At that time there was a great riding to the Thing out of all the Quarters, and men had many suits set on foot.
the force of workers available
From this reading Snorri was the wisest and shrewdest of all these men in Iceland who had not the gift of foresight.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Thorgrim was the name of Snorri's father, and he was a son of Thorstein codcatcher.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There was a man named Snorri, who was surnamed the Priest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Snorri was the wisest and shrewdest of all these men in Iceland who had not the gift of foresight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF SNORRI THE PRIEST, AND HIS STOCK.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He dwelt at Helgafell before Gudruna Oswif's daughter bought the land of him, and dwelt there till she died of old age; but Snorri then went and dwelt at Hvamsfirth on Sælingdale's tongue.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He dwelt at Helgafell before Gudruna Oswif's daughter bought the land of him, and dwelt there till she died of old age; but Snorri then went and dwelt at Hvamsfirth on Sælingdale's tongue.
Oswif's
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From this reading He dwelt at Helgafell before Gudruna Oswif's daughter bought the land of him, and dwelt there till she died of old age; but Snorri then went and dwelt at Hvamsfirth on Sælingdale's tongue.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At that time there was a great riding to the Thing out of all the Quarters, and men had many suits set on foot.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading OF SNORRI THE PRIEST, AND HIS STOCK.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading At that time there was a great riding to the Thing out of all the Quarters, and men had many suits set on foot.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading At that time there was a great riding to the Thing out of all the Quarters, and men had many suits set on foot.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At that time there was a great riding to the Thing out of all the Quarters, and men had many suits set on foot.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He dwelt at Helgafell before Gudruna Oswif's daughter bought the land of him, and dwelt there till she died of old age; but Snorri then went and dwelt at Hvamsfirth on Sælingdale's tongue.
shrewdestadjectiveUS /ˈʃruːdəst/
superlative of “shrewd” — marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading Snorri was the wisest and shrewdest of all these men in Iceland who had not the gift of foresight.
SNORRI
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From this reading OF SNORRI THE PRIEST, AND HIS STOCK.
Snorri's
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From this reading Thorgrim was the name of Snorri's father, and he was a son of Thorstein codcatcher.
a male human offspring
From this reading Thorgrim was the name of Snorri's father, and he was a son of Thorstein codcatcher.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading OF SNORRI THE PRIEST, AND HIS STOCK.
suitsnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading At that time there was a great riding to the Thing out of all the Quarters, and men had many suits set on foot.
surnamed
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From this reading There was a man named Snorri, who was surnamed the Priest.
Sælingdale's
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From this reading He dwelt at Helgafell before Gudruna Oswif's daughter bought the land of him, and dwelt there till she died of old age; but Snorri then went and dwelt at Hvamsfirth on Sælingdale's tongue.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At that time there was a great riding to the Thing out of all the Quarters, and men had many suits set on foot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF SNORRI THE PRIEST, AND HIS STOCK.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He dwelt at Helgafell before Gudruna Oswif's daughter bought the land of him, and dwelt there till she died of old age; but Snorri then went and dwelt at Hvamsfirth on Sælingdale's tongue.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a man named Snorri, who was surnamed the Priest.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Snorri was the wisest and shrewdest of all these men in Iceland who had not the gift of foresight.
a special situation
From this reading At that time there was a great riding to the Thing out of all the Quarters, and men had many suits set on foot.
Thorgrim
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From this reading Thorgrim was the name of Snorri's father, and he was a son of Thorstein codcatcher.
Thorstein
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From this reading Thorgrim was the name of Snorri's father, and he was a son of Thorstein codcatcher.
up to a particular time
From this reading He dwelt at Helgafell before Gudruna Oswif's daughter bought the land of him, and dwelt there till she died of old age; but Snorri then went and dwelt at Hvamsfirth on Sælingdale's tongue.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At that time there was a great riding to the Thing out of all the Quarters, and men had many suits set on foot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was good to his friends, but grim to his foes.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading He dwelt at Helgafell before Gudruna Oswif's daughter bought the land of him, and dwelt there till she died of old age; but Snorri then went and dwelt at Hvamsfirth on Sælingdale's tongue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a man named Snorri, who was surnamed the Priest.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He dwelt at Helgafell before Gudruna Oswif's daughter bought the land of him, and dwelt there till she died of old age; but Snorri then went and dwelt at Hvamsfirth on Sælingdale's tongue.
which person or people
From this reading There was a man named Snorri, who was surnamed the Priest.
wisestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzəst/
superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Snorri was the wisest and shrewdest of all these men in Iceland who had not the gift of foresight.
