Chapter XI

using the voice; not silently

From this reading Then Frodi hastened down to Rolf and wept aloud when he came there.

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

From this reading HOW ROLF NAMED WITNESSES FOR THE DEATH OF HIARANDI It happened that on that morning Frodi the Smith had travelled to Cragness to see his kinsmen, and he arrived at the hour of misfortune.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading HOW ROLF NAMED WITNESSES FOR THE DEATH OF HIARANDI It happened that on that morning Frodi the Smith had travelled to Cragness to see his kinsmen, and he arrived at the hour of misfortune.

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

From this reading "Come now, I will help thee bear Hiarandi's body to the house, as is proper."

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From this reading For he found Asdis weeping and wringing her hands by the door of the hall, while below on Einar's land Rolf stood over the body of Hiarandi.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HOW ROLF NAMED WITNESSES FOR THE DEATH OF HIARANDI It happened that on that morning Frodi the Smith had travelled to Cragness to see his kinsmen, and he arrived at the hour of misfortune.

have

From this reading "Come now, I will help thee bear Hiarandi's body to the house, as is proper."

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading For he found Asdis weeping and wringing her hands by the door of the hall, while below on Einar's land Rolf stood over the body of Hiarandi.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading For he found Asdis weeping and wringing her hands by the door of the hall, while below on Einar's land Rolf stood over the body of Hiarandi.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For he found Asdis weeping and wringing her hands by the door of the hall, while below on Einar's land Rolf stood over the body of Hiarandi.

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

From this reading Then Frodi hastened down to Rolf and wept aloud when he came there.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Come now, I will help thee bear Hiarandi's body to the house, as is proper."

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading When he could speak, he said:

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From this reading HOW ROLF NAMED WITNESSES FOR THE DEATH OF HIARANDI It happened that on that morning Frodi the Smith had travelled to Cragness to see his kinsmen, and he arrived at the hour of misfortune.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading HOW ROLF NAMED WITNESSES FOR THE DEATH OF HIARANDI It happened that on that morning Frodi the Smith had travelled to Cragness to see his kinsmen, and he arrived at the hour of misfortune.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading For he found Asdis weeping and wringing her hands by the door of the hall, while below on Einar's land Rolf stood over the body of Hiarandi.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Then Frodi hastened down to Rolf and wept aloud when he came there.

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From this reading For he found Asdis weeping and wringing her hands by the door of the hall, while below on Einar's land Rolf stood over the body of Hiarandi.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW ROLF NAMED WITNESSES FOR THE DEATH OF HIARANDI It happened that on that morning Frodi the Smith had travelled to Cragness to see his kinsmen, and he arrived at the hour of misfortune.

set up or found

From this reading For he found Asdis weeping and wringing her hands by the door of the hall, while below on Einar's land Rolf stood over the body of Hiarandi.

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From this reading HOW ROLF NAMED WITNESSES FOR THE DEATH OF HIARANDI It happened that on that morning Frodi the Smith had travelled to Cragness to see his kinsmen, and he arrived at the hour of misfortune.

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

From this reading HOW ROLF NAMED WITNESSES FOR THE DEATH OF HIARANDI It happened that on that morning Frodi the Smith had travelled to Cragness to see his kinsmen, and he arrived at the hour of misfortune.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading For he found Asdis weeping and wringing her hands by the door of the hall, while below on Einar's land Rolf stood over the body of Hiarandi.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading For he found Asdis weeping and wringing her hands by the door of the hall, while below on Einar's land Rolf stood over the body of Hiarandi.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading HOW ROLF NAMED WITNESSES FOR THE DEATH OF HIARANDI It happened that on that morning Frodi the Smith had travelled to Cragness to see his kinsmen, and he arrived at the hour of misfortune.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading Then Frodi hastened down to Rolf and wept aloud when he came there.

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

From this reading HOW ROLF NAMED WITNESSES FOR THE DEATH OF HIARANDI It happened that on that morning Frodi the Smith had travelled to Cragness to see his kinsmen, and he arrived at the hour of misfortune.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "Come now, I will help thee bear Hiarandi's body to the house, as is proper."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading For he found Asdis weeping and wringing her hands by the door of the hall, while below on Einar's land Rolf stood over the body of Hiarandi.

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From this reading HOW ROLF NAMED WITNESSES FOR THE DEATH OF HIARANDI It happened that on that morning Frodi the Smith had travelled to Cragness to see his kinsmen, and he arrived at the hour of misfortune.

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

From this reading "Come now, I will help thee bear Hiarandi's body to the house, as is proper."

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

From this reading HOW ROLF NAMED WITNESSES FOR THE DEATH OF HIARANDI It happened that on that morning Frodi the Smith had travelled to Cragness to see his kinsmen, and he arrived at the hour of misfortune.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading HOW ROLF NAMED WITNESSES FOR THE DEATH OF HIARANDI It happened that on that morning Frodi the Smith had travelled to Cragness to see his kinsmen, and he arrived at the hour of misfortune.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "Come now, I will help thee bear Hiarandi's body to the house, as is proper."

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From this reading HOW ROLF NAMED WITNESSES FOR THE DEATH OF HIARANDI It happened that on that morning Frodi the Smith had travelled to Cragness to see his kinsmen, and he arrived at the hour of misfortune.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Come now, I will help thee bear Hiarandi's body to the house, as is proper."

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

From this reading "Come now, I will help thee bear Hiarandi's body to the house, as is proper."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOW ROLF NAMED WITNESSES FOR THE DEATH OF HIARANDI It happened that on that morning Frodi the Smith had travelled to Cragness to see his kinsmen, and he arrived at the hour of misfortune.

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

From this reading HOW ROLF NAMED WITNESSES FOR THE DEATH OF HIARANDI It happened that on that morning Frodi the Smith had travelled to Cragness to see his kinsmen, and he arrived at the hour of misfortune.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading For he found Asdis weeping and wringing her hands by the door of the hall, while below on Einar's land Rolf stood over the body of Hiarandi.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading HOW ROLF NAMED WITNESSES FOR THE DEATH OF HIARANDI It happened that on that morning Frodi the Smith had travelled to Cragness to see his kinsmen, and he arrived at the hour of misfortune.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading HOW ROLF NAMED WITNESSES FOR THE DEATH OF HIARANDI It happened that on that morning Frodi the Smith had travelled to Cragness to see his kinsmen, and he arrived at the hour of misfortune.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading HOW ROLF NAMED WITNESSES FOR THE DEATH OF HIARANDI It happened that on that morning Frodi the Smith had travelled to Cragness to see his kinsmen, and he arrived at the hour of misfortune.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Come now, I will help thee bear Hiarandi's body to the house, as is proper."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW ROLF NAMED WITNESSES FOR THE DEATH OF HIARANDI It happened that on that morning Frodi the Smith had travelled to Cragness to see his kinsmen, and he arrived at the hour of misfortune.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOW ROLF NAMED WITNESSES FOR THE DEATH OF HIARANDI It happened that on that morning Frodi the Smith had travelled to Cragness to see his kinsmen, and he arrived at the hour of misfortune.

above and across; more than

From this reading For he found Asdis weeping and wringing her hands by the door of the hall, while below on Einar's land Rolf stood over the body of Hiarandi.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading "Come now, I will help thee bear Hiarandi's body to the house, as is proper."

Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)

From this reading HOW ROLF NAMED WITNESSES FOR THE DEATH OF HIARANDI It happened that on that morning Frodi the Smith had travelled to Cragness to see his kinsmen, and he arrived at the hour of misfortune.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading When he could speak, he said:

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading HOW ROLF NAMED WITNESSES FOR THE DEATH OF HIARANDI It happened that on that morning Frodi the Smith had travelled to Cragness to see his kinsmen, and he arrived at the hour of misfortune.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading HOW ROLF NAMED WITNESSES FOR THE DEATH OF HIARANDI It happened that on that morning Frodi the Smith had travelled to Cragness to see his kinsmen, and he arrived at the hour of misfortune.

express in speech

From this reading When he could speak, he said:

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading For he found Asdis weeping and wringing her hands by the door of the hall, while below on Einar's land Rolf stood over the body of Hiarandi.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HOW ROLF NAMED WITNESSES FOR THE DEATH OF HIARANDI It happened that on that morning Frodi the Smith had travelled to Cragness to see his kinsmen, and he arrived at the hour of misfortune.

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

From this reading HOW ROLF NAMED WITNESSES FOR THE DEATH OF HIARANDI It happened that on that morning Frodi the Smith had travelled to Cragness to see his kinsmen, and he arrived at the hour of misfortune.

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

From this reading "Come now, I will help thee bear Hiarandi's body to the house, as is proper."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then Frodi hastened down to Rolf and wept aloud when he came there.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Then Frodi hastened down to Rolf and wept aloud when he came there.

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

From this reading HOW ROLF NAMED WITNESSES FOR THE DEATH OF HIARANDI It happened that on that morning Frodi the Smith had travelled to Cragness to see his kinsmen, and he arrived at the hour of misfortune.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading HOW ROLF NAMED WITNESSES FOR THE DEATH OF HIARANDI It happened that on that morning Frodi the Smith had travelled to Cragness to see his kinsmen, and he arrived at the hour of misfortune.

showing sorrow

From this reading For he found Asdis weeping and wringing her hands by the door of the hall, while below on Einar's land Rolf stood over the body of Hiarandi.

inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading Then Frodi hastened down to Rolf and wept aloud when he came there.

at the time that

From this reading Then Frodi hastened down to Rolf and wept aloud when he came there.

during the time that

From this reading For he found Asdis weeping and wringing her hands by the door of the hall, while below on Einar's land Rolf stood over the body of Hiarandi.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Come now, I will help thee bear Hiarandi's body to the house, as is proper."

plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading HOW ROLF NAMED WITNESSES FOR THE DEATH OF HIARANDI It happened that on that morning Frodi the Smith had travelled to Cragness to see his kinsmen, and he arrived at the hour of misfortune.

-ing form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape

From this reading For he found Asdis weeping and wringing her hands by the door of the hall, while below on Einar's land Rolf stood over the body of Hiarandi.