Chapter LXVI · Chapter 66

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

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

(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 They asked Gunnar about the fight, but he told them all about it, and was just in all he said; he told them, too, what steps he had taken since.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

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

From this reading OF FINES AND ATONEMENTS.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

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

From this reading They asked Gunnar about the fight, but he told them all about it, and was just in all he said; he told them, too, what steps he had taken since.

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From this reading OF FINES AND ATONEMENTS.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They asked Gunnar about the fight, but he told them all about it, and was just in all he said; he told them, too, what steps he had taken since.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Then Olaf said, "'Tis worth much to see how close Njal stands by thee in all counsel".

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Then Olaf said, "'Tis worth much to see how close Njal stands by thee in all counsel".

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading Then Olaf said, "'Tis worth much to see how close Njal stands by thee in all counsel".

plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Gunnar went to meet his cousins, and Olaf and his men greeted him well.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading They asked Gunnar about the fight, but he told them all about it, and was just in all he said; he told them, too, what steps he had taken since.

plural of “fine” — money extracted as a penalty

From this reading OF FINES AND ATONEMENTS.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

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

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading Gunnar went to meet his cousins, and Olaf and his men greeted him well.

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From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

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

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

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

From this reading They asked Gunnar about the fight, but he told them all about it, and was just in all he said; he told them, too, what steps he had taken since.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

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

From this reading Gunnar went to meet his cousins, and Olaf and his men greeted him well.

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

From this reading Gunnar went to meet his cousins, and Olaf and his men greeted him well.

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From this reading Then Olaf said, "'Tis worth much to see how close Njal stands by thee in all counsel".

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They asked Gunnar about the fight, but he told them all about it, and was just in all he said; he told them, too, what steps he had taken since.

and nothing more

From this reading They asked Gunnar about the fight, but he told them all about it, and was just in all he said; he told them, too, what steps he had taken since.

plural of “lawsuit” — a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

come together

From this reading Gunnar went to meet his cousins, and Olaf and his men greeted him well.

the force of workers available

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Then Olaf said, "'Tis worth much to see how close Njal stands by thee in all counsel".

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From this reading Then Olaf said, "'Tis worth much to see how close Njal stands by thee in all counsel".

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

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF FINES AND ATONEMENTS.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

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

From this reading Gunnar went to meet his cousins, and Olaf and his men greeted him well.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

above and across; more than

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading They asked Gunnar about the fight, but he told them all about it, and was just in all he said; he told them, too, what steps he had taken since.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Then Olaf said, "'Tis worth much to see how close Njal stands by thee in all counsel".

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

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

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading They asked Gunnar about the fight, but he told them all about it, and was just in all he said; he told them, too, what steps he had taken since.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading Then Olaf said, "'Tis worth much to see how close Njal stands by thee in all counsel".

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading They asked Gunnar about the fight, but he told them all about it, and was just in all he said; he told them, too, what steps he had taken since.

in a swift manner

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

carry out

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading They asked Gunnar about the fight, but he told them all about it, and was just in all he said; he told them, too, what steps he had taken since.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

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

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading Then Olaf said, "'Tis worth much to see how close Njal stands by thee in all counsel".

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They asked Gunnar about the fight, but he told them all about it, and was just in all he said; he told them, too, what steps he had taken since.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then Olaf said, "'Tis worth much to see how close Njal stands by thee in all counsel".

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

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

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

a special situation

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading Then Olaf said, "'Tis worth much to see how close Njal stands by thee in all counsel".

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

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading They asked Gunnar about the fight, but he told them all about it, and was just in all he said; he told them, too, what steps he had taken since.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading They asked Gunnar about the fight, but he told them all about it, and was just in all he said; he told them, too, what steps he had taken since.

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

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Gunnar went to meet his cousins, and Olaf and his men greeted him well.

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

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading They asked Gunnar about the fight, but he told them all about it, and was just in all he said; he told them, too, what steps he had taken since.

which person or people

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Gunnar, and the sons of Sigfus, and Njal's sons, went altogether in one band, and they marched so swiftly and closely that men who came in their way had to take heed lest they should get a fall; and nothing was so often spoken about over the whole Thing as these great lawsuits.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading Then Olaf said, "'Tis worth much to see how close Njal stands by thee in all counsel".