used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I think it better to lose my life in thy house than to change my master; but this I will beg of thee, if I am slain, that a thrall's price shall not be paid for me."
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Next spring Njal said to Atli--"I wish that thou wouldst change thy abode to the east firths, so that Hallgerda may not put an end to thy life".
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "I am not afraid of that," says Atli, "and I will willingly stay at home if I have the choice."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am not afraid of that," says Atli, "and I will willingly stay at home if I have the choice."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Next spring Njal said to Atli--"I wish that thou wouldst change thy abode to the east firths, so that Hallgerda may not put an end to thy life".
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I am not afraid of that," says Atli, "and I will willingly stay at home if I have the choice."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I am not afraid of that," says Atli, "and I will willingly stay at home if I have the choice."
ATLI
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE KILLING OF ATLI THE THRALL.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I think it better to lose my life in thy house than to change my master; but this I will beg of thee, if I am slain, that a thrall's price shall not be paid for me."
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "I think it better to lose my life in thy house than to change my master; but this I will beg of thee, if I am slain, that a thrall's price shall not be paid for me."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "I think it better to lose my life in thy house than to change my master; but this I will beg of thee, if I am slain, that a thrall's price shall not be paid for me."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I think it better to lose my life in thy house than to change my master; but this I will beg of thee, if I am slain, that a thrall's price shall not be paid for me."
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Next spring Njal said to Atli--"I wish that thou wouldst change thy abode to the east firths, so that Hallgerda may not put an end to thy life".
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading "I am not afraid of that," says Atli, "and I will willingly stay at home if I have the choice."
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Next spring Njal said to Atli--"I wish that thou wouldst change thy abode to the east firths, so that Hallgerda may not put an end to thy life".
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Next spring Njal said to Atli--"I wish that thou wouldst change thy abode to the east firths, so that Hallgerda may not put an end to thy life".
firths
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From this reading Next spring Njal said to Atli--"I wish that thou wouldst change thy abode to the east firths, so that Hallgerda may not put an end to thy life".
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I think it better to lose my life in thy house than to change my master; but this I will beg of thee, if I am slain, that a thrall's price shall not be paid for me."
Hallgerda
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From this reading Next spring Njal said to Atli--"I wish that thou wouldst change thy abode to the east firths, so that Hallgerda may not put an end to thy life".
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I am not afraid of that," says Atli, "and I will willingly stay at home if I have the choice."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "I am not afraid of that," says Atli, "and I will willingly stay at home if I have the choice."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "I think it better to lose my life in thy house than to change my master; but this I will beg of thee, if I am slain, that a thrall's price shall not be paid for me."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Next spring Njal said to Atli--"I wish that thou wouldst change thy abode to the east firths, so that Hallgerda may not put an end to thy life".
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I am not afraid of that," says Atli, "and I will willingly stay at home if I have the choice."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I think it better to lose my life in thy house than to change my master; but this I will beg of thee, if I am slain, that a thrall's price shall not be paid for me."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Still that is less wise," says Njal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I think it better to lose my life in thy house than to change my master; but this I will beg of thee, if I am slain, that a thrall's price shall not be paid for me."
KILLINGnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading THE KILLING OF ATLI THE THRALL.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "Still that is less wise," says Njal.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Next spring Njal said to Atli--"I wish that thou wouldst change thy abode to the east firths, so that Hallgerda may not put an end to thy life".
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading "I think it better to lose my life in thy house than to change my master; but this I will beg of thee, if I am slain, that a thrall's price shall not be paid for me."
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "I think it better to lose my life in thy house than to change my master; but this I will beg of thee, if I am slain, that a thrall's price shall not be paid for me."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Next spring Njal said to Atli--"I wish that thou wouldst change thy abode to the east firths, so that Hallgerda may not put an end to thy life".
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I think it better to lose my life in thy house than to change my master; but this I will beg of thee, if I am slain, that a thrall's price shall not be paid for me."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I think it better to lose my life in thy house than to change my master; but this I will beg of thee, if I am slain, that a thrall's price shall not be paid for me."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next spring Njal said to Atli--"I wish that thou wouldst change thy abode to the east firths, so that Hallgerda may not put an end to thy life".
Njal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next spring Njal said to Atli--"I wish that thou wouldst change thy abode to the east firths, so that Hallgerda may not put an end to thy life".
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Next spring Njal said to Atli--"I wish that thou wouldst change thy abode to the east firths, so that Hallgerda may not put an end to thy life".
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE KILLING OF ATLI THE THRALL.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading "I think it better to lose my life in thy house than to change my master; but this I will beg of thee, if I am slain, that a thrall's price shall not be paid for me."
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading "I think it better to lose my life in thy house than to change my master; but this I will beg of thee, if I am slain, that a thrall's price shall not be paid for me."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Next spring Njal said to Atli--"I wish that thou wouldst change thy abode to the east firths, so that Hallgerda may not put an end to thy life".
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Next spring Njal said to Atli--"I wish that thou wouldst change thy abode to the east firths, so that Hallgerda may not put an end to thy life".
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "I am not afraid of that," says Atli, "and I will willingly stay at home if I have the choice."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I think it better to lose my life in thy house than to change my master; but this I will beg of thee, if I am slain, that a thrall's price shall not be paid for me."
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading "I think it better to lose my life in thy house than to change my master; but this I will beg of thee, if I am slain, that a thrall's price shall not be paid for me."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Next spring Njal said to Atli--"I wish that thou wouldst change thy abode to the east firths, so that Hallgerda may not put an end to thy life".
the season of growth
From this reading Next spring Njal said to Atli--"I wish that thou wouldst change thy abode to the east firths, so that Hallgerda may not put an end to thy life".
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I am not afraid of that," says Atli, "and I will willingly stay at home if I have the choice."
not in physical motion
From this reading "Still that is less wise," says Njal.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I think it better to lose my life in thy house than to change my master; but this I will beg of thee, if I am slain, that a thrall's price shall not be paid for me."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Next spring Njal said to Atli--"I wish that thou wouldst change thy abode to the east firths, so that Hallgerda may not put an end to thy life".
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KILLING OF ATLI THE THRALL.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "I think it better to lose my life in thy house than to change my master; but this I will beg of thee, if I am slain, that a thrall's price shall not be paid for me."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think it better to lose my life in thy house than to change my master; but this I will beg of thee, if I am slain, that a thrall's price shall not be paid for me."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I think it better to lose my life in thy house than to change my master; but this I will beg of thee, if I am slain, that a thrall's price shall not be paid for me."
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Next spring Njal said to Atli--"I wish that thou wouldst change thy abode to the east firths, so that Hallgerda may not put an end to thy life".
THRALLnounUS /θrɔːl/
the state of being under the control of another person
From this reading THE KILLING OF ATLI THE THRALL.
thrall's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think it better to lose my life in thy house than to change my master; but this I will beg of thee, if I am slain, that a thrall's price shall not be paid for me."
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Next spring Njal said to Atli--"I wish that thou wouldst change thy abode to the east firths, so that Hallgerda may not put an end to thy life".
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next spring Njal said to Atli--"I wish that thou wouldst change thy abode to the east firths, so that Hallgerda may not put an end to thy life".
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I am not afraid of that," says Atli, "and I will willingly stay at home if I have the choice."
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading "I am not afraid of that," says Atli, "and I will willingly stay at home if I have the choice."
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading "Still that is less wise," says Njal.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Next spring Njal said to Atli--"I wish that thou wouldst change thy abode to the east firths, so that Hallgerda may not put an end to thy life".
wouldstmodal verbUS /wʊdst/
an old form of “would”, used with “thou”
From this reading Next spring Njal said to Atli--"I wish that thou wouldst change thy abode to the east firths, so that Hallgerda may not put an end to thy life".
