used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gunnar rode to the Althing, and Hrut and Hauskuld rode thither too with a very great company.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Gunnar next went to the court of the men of Broadfirth, and bade Hrut listen to his oath and declaration of the cause of the suit, and to all the proofs which he was about to bring forward.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that he took his oath, and declared his case.
(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 Gunnar next went to the court of the men of Broadfirth, and bade Hrut listen to his oath and declaration of the cause of the suit, and to all the proofs which he was about to bring forward.
Althing
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From this reading Gunnar rode to the Althing, and Hrut and Hauskuld rode thither too with a very great company.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Gunnar pursues his suit, and began by calling on his neighbours to bear witness, but Hrut and his brother had it in their minds to make an onslaught on him, but they mistrusted their strength.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GUNNAR AND HRUT STRIVE AT THE THING.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GUNNAR AND HRUT STRIVE AT THE THING.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading Gunnar next went to the court of the men of Broadfirth, and bade Hrut listen to his oath and declaration of the cause of the suit, and to all the proofs which he was about to bring forward.
have
From this reading Gunnar pursues his suit, and began by calling on his neighbours to bear witness, but Hrut and his brother had it in their minds to make an onslaught on him, but they mistrusted their strength.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Gunnar pursues his suit, and began by calling on his neighbours to bear witness, but Hrut and his brother had it in their minds to make an onslaught on him, but they mistrusted their strength.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Gunnar next went to the court of the men of Broadfirth, and bade Hrut listen to his oath and declaration of the cause of the suit, and to all the proofs which he was about to bring forward.
Broadfirth
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From this reading Gunnar next went to the court of the men of Broadfirth, and bade Hrut listen to his oath and declaration of the cause of the suit, and to all the proofs which he was about to bring forward.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Gunnar pursues his suit, and began by calling on his neighbours to bear witness, but Hrut and his brother had it in their minds to make an onslaught on him, but they mistrusted their strength.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Gunnar pursues his suit, and began by calling on his neighbours to bear witness, but Hrut and his brother had it in their minds to make an onslaught on him, but they mistrusted their strength.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Gunnar pursues his suit, and began by calling on his neighbours to bear witness, but Hrut and his brother had it in their minds to make an onslaught on him, but they mistrusted their strength.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Gunnar pursues his suit, and began by calling on his neighbours to bear witness, but Hrut and his brother had it in their minds to make an onslaught on him, but they mistrusted their strength.
an occurrence of something
From this reading After that he took his oath, and declared his case.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Gunnar next went to the court of the men of Broadfirth, and bade Hrut listen to his oath and declaration of the cause of the suit, and to all the proofs which he was about to bring forward.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Gunnar rode to the Althing, and Hrut and Hauskuld rode thither too with a very great company.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Gunnar next went to the court of the men of Broadfirth, and bade Hrut listen to his oath and declaration of the cause of the suit, and to all the proofs which he was about to bring forward.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading Gunnar next went to the court of the men of Broadfirth, and bade Hrut listen to his oath and declaration of the cause of the suit, and to all the proofs which he was about to bring forward.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading After that he took his oath, and declared his case.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Gunnar next went to the court of the men of Broadfirth, and bade Hrut listen to his oath and declaration of the cause of the suit, and to all the proofs which he was about to bring forward.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Gunnar rode to the Althing, and Hrut and Hauskuld rode thither too with a very great company.
GUNNAR
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From this reading GUNNAR AND HRUT STRIVE AT THE THING.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gunnar pursues his suit, and began by calling on his neighbours to bear witness, but Hrut and his brother had it in their minds to make an onslaught on him, but they mistrusted their strength.
Hauskuld
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From this reading Gunnar rode to the Althing, and Hrut and Hauskuld rode thither too with a very great company.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gunnar next went to the court of the men of Broadfirth, and bade Hrut listen to his oath and declaration of the cause of the suit, and to all the proofs which he was about to bring forward.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gunnar pursues his suit, and began by calling on his neighbours to bear witness, but Hrut and his brother had it in their minds to make an onslaught on him, but they mistrusted their strength.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gunnar pursues his suit, and began by calling on his neighbours to bear witness, but Hrut and his brother had it in their minds to make an onslaught on him, but they mistrusted their strength.
HRUT
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From this reading GUNNAR AND HRUT STRIVE AT THE THING.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gunnar pursues his suit, and began by calling on his neighbours to bear witness, but Hrut and his brother had it in their minds to make an onslaught on him, but they mistrusted their strength.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Gunnar pursues his suit, and began by calling on his neighbours to bear witness, but Hrut and his brother had it in their minds to make an onslaught on him, but they mistrusted their strength.
hear with intention
From this reading Gunnar next went to the court of the men of Broadfirth, and bade Hrut listen to his oath and declaration of the cause of the suit, and to all the proofs which he was about to bring forward.
engage in
From this reading Gunnar pursues his suit, and began by calling on his neighbours to bear witness, but Hrut and his brother had it in their minds to make an onslaught on him, but they mistrusted their strength.
the force of workers available
From this reading Gunnar next went to the court of the men of Broadfirth, and bade Hrut listen to his oath and declaration of the cause of the suit, and to all the proofs which he was about to bring forward.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Gunnar pursues his suit, and began by calling on his neighbours to bear witness, but Hrut and his brother had it in their minds to make an onslaught on him, but they mistrusted their strength.
mistrustedverbUS /mɪˈstrʌstɪd/
past form of “mistrust” — regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
From this reading Gunnar pursues his suit, and began by calling on his neighbours to bear witness, but Hrut and his brother had it in their minds to make an onslaught on him, but they mistrusted their strength.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Gunnar pursues his suit, and began by calling on his neighbours to bear witness, but Hrut and his brother had it in their minds to make an onslaught on him, but they mistrusted their strength.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Gunnar next went to the court of the men of Broadfirth, and bade Hrut listen to his oath and declaration of the cause of the suit, and to all the proofs which he was about to bring forward.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Gunnar next went to the court of the men of Broadfirth, and bade Hrut listen to his oath and declaration of the cause of the suit, and to all the proofs which he was about to bring forward.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gunnar next went to the court of the men of Broadfirth, and bade Hrut listen to his oath and declaration of the cause of the suit, and to all the proofs which he was about to bring forward.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gunnar pursues his suit, and began by calling on his neighbours to bear witness, but Hrut and his brother had it in their minds to make an onslaught on him, but they mistrusted their strength.
onslaughtnounUS /ˈɔːnslɔːt/
a sudden and severe onset of trouble
From this reading Gunnar pursues his suit, and began by calling on his neighbours to bear witness, but Hrut and his brother had it in their minds to make an onslaught on him, but they mistrusted their strength.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Gunnar next went to the court of the men of Broadfirth, and bade Hrut listen to his oath and declaration of the cause of the suit, and to all the proofs which he was about to bring forward.
pursuesverbUS /pərˈsuːz/
third-person singular of “pursue” — carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Gunnar pursues his suit, and began by calling on his neighbours to bear witness, but Hrut and his brother had it in their minds to make an onslaught on him, but they mistrusted their strength.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Gunnar rode to the Althing, and Hrut and Hauskuld rode thither too with a very great company.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Gunnar pursues his suit, and began by calling on his neighbours to bear witness, but Hrut and his brother had it in their minds to make an onslaught on him, but they mistrusted their strength.
STRIVEverbUS /straɪv/
attempt by employing effort
From this reading GUNNAR AND HRUT STRIVE AT THE THING.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Gunnar pursues his suit, and began by calling on his neighbours to bear witness, but Hrut and his brother had it in their minds to make an onslaught on him, but they mistrusted their strength.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After that he took his oath, and declared his case.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GUNNAR AND HRUT STRIVE AT THE THING.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Gunnar pursues his suit, and began by calling on his neighbours to bear witness, but Hrut and his brother had it in their minds to make an onslaught on him, but they mistrusted their strength.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gunnar pursues his suit, and began by calling on his neighbours to bear witness, but Hrut and his brother had it in their minds to make an onslaught on him, but they mistrusted their strength.
a special situation
From this reading GUNNAR AND HRUT STRIVE AT THE THING.
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Gunnar rode to the Althing, and Hrut and Hauskuld rode thither too with a very great company.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gunnar rode to the Althing, and Hrut and Hauskuld rode thither too with a very great company.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Gunnar rode to the Althing, and Hrut and Hauskuld rode thither too with a very great company.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading After that he took his oath, and declared his case.
precisely as stated
From this reading Gunnar rode to the Althing, and Hrut and Hauskuld rode thither too with a very great company.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gunnar next went to the court of the men of Broadfirth, and bade Hrut listen to his oath and declaration of the cause of the suit, and to all the proofs which he was about to bring forward.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Gunnar next went to the court of the men of Broadfirth, and bade Hrut listen to his oath and declaration of the cause of the suit, and to all the proofs which he was about to bring forward.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Gunnar next went to the court of the men of Broadfirth, and bade Hrut listen to his oath and declaration of the cause of the suit, and to all the proofs which he was about to bring forward.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gunnar rode to the Althing, and Hrut and Hauskuld rode thither too with a very great company.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Gunnar pursues his suit, and began by calling on his neighbours to bear witness, but Hrut and his brother had it in their minds to make an onslaught on him, but they mistrusted their strength.
