Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading Moreover by Asdis's work nothing now lagged, and the field was plowed, sowed, and harrowed, so that never had such a crop stood on those poor acres, and that by the work of two women.

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

From this reading Moreover by Asdis's work nothing now lagged, and the field was plowed, sowed, and harrowed, so that never had such a crop stood on those poor acres, and that by the work of two women.

anew

From this reading Old men spoke of her youth, when she was brisk and handy; it seemed as if her youth came again in these fits, foretelling her death.

(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 ODD DOINGS AT CRAGNESS Now time wears toward harvest, and in the dales all is quiet and busy, so that men when they meet have little gossip, save only of the doings of Thurid the crone.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Ever when seen in the dark she strode furiously; by day she was always bent and slow.

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

From this reading ODD DOINGS AT CRAGNESS Now time wears toward harvest, and in the dales all is quiet and busy, so that men when they meet have little gossip, save only of the doings of Thurid the crone.

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

From this reading Old men spoke of her youth, when she was brisk and handy; it seemed as if her youth came again in these fits, foretelling her death.

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From this reading Moreover by Asdis's work nothing now lagged, and the field was plowed, sowed, and harrowed, so that never had such a crop stood on those poor acres, and that by the work of two women.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ODD DOINGS AT CRAGNESS Now time wears toward harvest, and in the dales all is quiet and busy, so that men when they meet have little gossip, save only of the doings of Thurid the crone.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Ever when seen in the dark she strode furiously; by day she was always bent and slow.

quick and energetic

From this reading Old men spoke of her youth, when she was brisk and handy; it seemed as if her youth came again in these fits, foretelling her death.

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From this reading For she travelled far and wide in the night, and men saw her so distant from home that it was said she rode the wind; she was seen near the farm of Burning-Flosi, far to the east, and near the hall of Snorri the Priest, to the west.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading ODD DOINGS AT CRAGNESS Now time wears toward harvest, and in the dales all is quiet and busy, so that men when they meet have little gossip, save only of the doings of Thurid the crone.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Ever when seen in the dark she strode furiously; by day she was always bent and slow.

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

From this reading Old men spoke of her youth, when she was brisk and handy; it seemed as if her youth came again in these fits, foretelling her death.

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

From this reading ODD DOINGS AT CRAGNESS Now time wears toward harvest, and in the dales all is quiet and busy, so that men when they meet have little gossip, save only of the doings of Thurid the crone.

an ugly evil-looking old woman

From this reading ODD DOINGS AT CRAGNESS Now time wears toward harvest, and in the dales all is quiet and busy, so that men when they meet have little gossip, save only of the doings of Thurid the crone.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading Moreover by Asdis's work nothing now lagged, and the field was plowed, sowed, and harrowed, so that never had such a crop stood on those poor acres, and that by the work of two women.

plural of “dale” — an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading ODD DOINGS AT CRAGNESS Now time wears toward harvest, and in the dales all is quiet and busy, so that men when they meet have little gossip, save only of the doings of Thurid the crone.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Ever when seen in the dark she strode furiously; by day she was always bent and slow.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Ever when seen in the dark she strode furiously; by day she was always bent and slow.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Old men spoke of her youth, when she was brisk and handy; it seemed as if her youth came again in these fits, foretelling her death.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading For she travelled far and wide in the night, and men saw her so distant from home that it was said she rode the wind; she was seen near the farm of Burning-Flosi, far to the east, and near the hall of Snorri the Priest, to the west.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading ODD DOINGS AT CRAGNESS Now time wears toward harvest, and in the dales all is quiet and busy, so that men when they meet have little gossip, save only of the doings of Thurid the crone.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading For she travelled far and wide in the night, and men saw her so distant from home that it was said she rode the wind; she was seen near the farm of Burning-Flosi, far to the east, and near the hall of Snorri the Priest, to the west.

at any time

From this reading Ever when seen in the dark she strode furiously; by day she was always bent and slow.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading For she travelled far and wide in the night, and men saw her so distant from home that it was said she rode the wind; she was seen near the farm of Burning-Flosi, far to the east, and near the hall of Snorri the Priest, to the west.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading For she travelled far and wide in the night, and men saw her so distant from home that it was said she rode the wind; she was seen near the farm of Burning-Flosi, far to the east, and near the hall of Snorri the Priest, to the west.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Moreover by Asdis's work nothing now lagged, and the field was plowed, sowed, and harrowed, so that never had such a crop stood on those poor acres, and that by the work of two women.

plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper

From this reading Old men spoke of her youth, when she was brisk and handy; it seemed as if her youth came again in these fits, foretelling her death.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For she travelled far and wide in the night, and men saw her so distant from home that it was said she rode the wind; she was seen near the farm of Burning-Flosi, far to the east, and near the hall of Snorri the Priest, to the west.

a statement made about the future

From this reading Old men spoke of her youth, when she was brisk and handy; it seemed as if her youth came again in these fits, foretelling her death.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For she travelled far and wide in the night, and men saw her so distant from home that it was said she rode the wind; she was seen near the farm of Burning-Flosi, far to the east, and near the hall of Snorri the Priest, to the west.

(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner

From this reading Ever when seen in the dark she strode furiously; by day she was always bent and slow.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading ODD DOINGS AT CRAGNESS Now time wears toward harvest, and in the dales all is quiet and busy, so that men when they meet have little gossip, save only of the doings of Thurid the crone.

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

From this reading Moreover by Asdis's work nothing now lagged, and the field was plowed, sowed, and harrowed, so that never had such a crop stood on those poor acres, and that by the work of two women.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading For she travelled far and wide in the night, and men saw her so distant from home that it was said she rode the wind; she was seen near the farm of Burning-Flosi, far to the east, and near the hall of Snorri the Priest, to the west.

easy to reach

From this reading Old men spoke of her youth, when she was brisk and handy; it seemed as if her youth came again in these fits, foretelling her death.

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

From this reading Moreover by Asdis's work nothing now lagged, and the field was plowed, sowed, and harrowed, so that never had such a crop stood on those poor acres, and that by the work of two women.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading ODD DOINGS AT CRAGNESS Now time wears toward harvest, and in the dales all is quiet and busy, so that men when they meet have little gossip, save only of the doings of Thurid the crone.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading ODD DOINGS AT CRAGNESS Now time wears toward harvest, and in the dales all is quiet and busy, so that men when they meet have little gossip, save only of the doings of Thurid the crone.

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

From this reading For she travelled far and wide in the night, and men saw her so distant from home that it was said she rode the wind; she was seen near the farm of Burning-Flosi, far to the east, and near the hall of Snorri the Priest, to the west.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading For she travelled far and wide in the night, and men saw her so distant from home that it was said she rode the wind; she was seen near the farm of Burning-Flosi, far to the east, and near the hall of Snorri the Priest, to the west.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Old men spoke of her youth, when she was brisk and handy; it seemed as if her youth came again in these fits, foretelling her death.

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

From this reading ODD DOINGS AT CRAGNESS Now time wears toward harvest, and in the dales all is quiet and busy, so that men when they meet have little gossip, save only of the doings of Thurid the crone.

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

From this reading ODD DOINGS AT CRAGNESS Now time wears toward harvest, and in the dales all is quiet and busy, so that men when they meet have little gossip, save only of the doings of Thurid the crone.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For she travelled far and wide in the night, and men saw her so distant from home that it was said she rode the wind; she was seen near the farm of Burning-Flosi, far to the east, and near the hall of Snorri the Priest, to the west.

inflected form of “lag” — hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.

From this reading Moreover by Asdis's work nothing now lagged, and the field was plowed, sowed, and harrowed, so that never had such a crop stood on those poor acres, and that by the work of two women.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading ODD DOINGS AT CRAGNESS Now time wears toward harvest, and in the dales all is quiet and busy, so that men when they meet have little gossip, save only of the doings of Thurid the crone.

come together

From this reading ODD DOINGS AT CRAGNESS Now time wears toward harvest, and in the dales all is quiet and busy, so that men when they meet have little gossip, save only of the doings of Thurid the crone.

the force of workers available

From this reading ODD DOINGS AT CRAGNESS Now time wears toward harvest, and in the dales all is quiet and busy, so that men when they meet have little gossip, save only of the doings of Thurid the crone.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover by Asdis's work nothing now lagged, and the field was plowed, sowed, and harrowed, so that never had such a crop stood on those poor acres, and that by the work of two women.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading For she travelled far and wide in the night, and men saw her so distant from home that it was said she rode the wind; she was seen near the farm of Burning-Flosi, far to the east, and near the hall of Snorri the Priest, to the west.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Moreover by Asdis's work nothing now lagged, and the field was plowed, sowed, and harrowed, so that never had such a crop stood on those poor acres, and that by the work of two women.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading For she travelled far and wide in the night, and men saw her so distant from home that it was said she rode the wind; she was seen near the farm of Burning-Flosi, far to the east, and near the hall of Snorri the Priest, to the west.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Moreover by Asdis's work nothing now lagged, and the field was plowed, sowed, and harrowed, so that never had such a crop stood on those poor acres, and that by the work of two women.

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

From this reading ODD DOINGS AT CRAGNESS Now time wears toward harvest, and in the dales all is quiet and busy, so that men when they meet have little gossip, save only of the doings of Thurid the crone.

not divisible by two

From this reading ODD DOINGS AT CRAGNESS Now time wears toward harvest, and in the dales all is quiet and busy, so that men when they meet have little gossip, save only of the doings of Thurid the crone.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ODD DOINGS AT CRAGNESS Now time wears toward harvest, and in the dales all is quiet and busy, so that men when they meet have little gossip, save only of the doings of Thurid the crone.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Old men spoke of her youth, when she was brisk and handy; it seemed as if her youth came again in these fits, foretelling her death.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Moreover by Asdis's work nothing now lagged, and the field was plowed, sowed, and harrowed, so that never had such a crop stood on those poor acres, and that by the work of two women.

and nothing more

From this reading ODD DOINGS AT CRAGNESS Now time wears toward harvest, and in the dales all is quiet and busy, so that men when they meet have little gossip, save only of the doings of Thurid the crone.

(of farmland) broken and turned over with a plow

From this reading Moreover by Asdis's work nothing now lagged, and the field was plowed, sowed, and harrowed, so that never had such a crop stood on those poor acres, and that by the work of two women.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Moreover by Asdis's work nothing now lagged, and the field was plowed, sowed, and harrowed, so that never had such a crop stood on those poor acres, and that by the work of two women.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading For she travelled far and wide in the night, and men saw her so distant from home that it was said she rode the wind; she was seen near the farm of Burning-Flosi, far to the east, and near the hall of Snorri the Priest, to the west.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading ODD DOINGS AT CRAGNESS Now time wears toward harvest, and in the dales all is quiet and busy, so that men when they meet have little gossip, save only of the doings of Thurid the crone.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading For she travelled far and wide in the night, and men saw her so distant from home that it was said she rode the wind; she was seen near the farm of Burning-Flosi, far to the east, and near the hall of Snorri the Priest, to the west.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading For she travelled far and wide in the night, and men saw her so distant from home that it was said she rode the wind; she was seen near the farm of Burning-Flosi, far to the east, and near the hall of Snorri the Priest, to the west.

except for; apart from

From this reading ODD DOINGS AT CRAGNESS Now time wears toward harvest, and in the dales all is quiet and busy, so that men when they meet have little gossip, save only of the doings of Thurid the crone.

cut with a saw

From this reading For she travelled far and wide in the night, and men saw her so distant from home that it was said she rode the wind; she was seen near the farm of Burning-Flosi, far to the east, and near the hall of Snorri the Priest, to the west.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Old men spoke of her youth, when she was brisk and handy; it seemed as if her youth came again in these fits, foretelling her death.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading For she travelled far and wide in the night, and men saw her so distant from home that it was said she rode the wind; she was seen near the farm of Burning-Flosi, far to the east, and near the hall of Snorri the Priest, to the west.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For she travelled far and wide in the night, and men saw her so distant from home that it was said she rode the wind; she was seen near the farm of Burning-Flosi, far to the east, and near the hall of Snorri the Priest, to the west.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Ever when seen in the dark she strode furiously; by day she was always bent and slow.

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

From this reading For she travelled far and wide in the night, and men saw her so distant from home that it was said she rode the wind; she was seen near the farm of Burning-Flosi, far to the east, and near the hall of Snorri the Priest, to the west.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading ODD DOINGS AT CRAGNESS Now time wears toward harvest, and in the dales all is quiet and busy, so that men when they meet have little gossip, save only of the doings of Thurid the crone.

past form of “sow” — place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

From this reading Moreover by Asdis's work nothing now lagged, and the field was plowed, sowed, and harrowed, so that never had such a crop stood on those poor acres, and that by the work of two women.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Old men spoke of her youth, when she was brisk and handy; it seemed as if her youth came again in these fits, foretelling her death.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Moreover by Asdis's work nothing now lagged, and the field was plowed, sowed, and harrowed, so that never had such a crop stood on those poor acres, and that by the work of two women.

inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading Ever when seen in the dark she strode furiously; by day she was always bent and slow.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Moreover by Asdis's work nothing now lagged, and the field was plowed, sowed, and harrowed, so that never had such a crop stood on those poor acres, and that by the work of two women.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ODD DOINGS AT CRAGNESS Now time wears toward harvest, and in the dales all is quiet and busy, so that men when they meet have little gossip, save only of the doings of Thurid the crone.

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

From this reading ODD DOINGS AT CRAGNESS Now time wears toward harvest, and in the dales all is quiet and busy, so that men when they meet have little gossip, save only of the doings of Thurid the crone.

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

From this reading Old men spoke of her youth, when she was brisk and handy; it seemed as if her youth came again in these fits, foretelling her death.

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

From this reading ODD DOINGS AT CRAGNESS Now time wears toward harvest, and in the dales all is quiet and busy, so that men when they meet have little gossip, save only of the doings of Thurid the crone.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Moreover by Asdis's work nothing now lagged, and the field was plowed, sowed, and harrowed, so that never had such a crop stood on those poor acres, and that by the work of two women.

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

From this reading ODD DOINGS AT CRAGNESS Now time wears toward harvest, and in the dales all is quiet and busy, so that men when they meet have little gossip, save only of the doings of Thurid the crone.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading ODD DOINGS AT CRAGNESS Now time wears toward harvest, and in the dales all is quiet and busy, so that men when they meet have little gossip, save only of the doings of Thurid the crone.

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

From this reading For she travelled far and wide in the night, and men saw her so distant from home that it was said she rode the wind; she was seen near the farm of Burning-Flosi, far to the east, and near the hall of Snorri the Priest, to the west.

in the direction of

From this reading ODD DOINGS AT CRAGNESS Now time wears toward harvest, and in the dales all is quiet and busy, so that men when they meet have little gossip, save only of the doings of Thurid the crone.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading For she travelled far and wide in the night, and men saw her so distant from home that it was said she rode the wind; she was seen near the farm of Burning-Flosi, far to the east, and near the hall of Snorri the Priest, to the west.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Moreover by Asdis's work nothing now lagged, and the field was plowed, sowed, and harrowed, so that never had such a crop stood on those poor acres, and that by the work of two women.

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

From this reading For she travelled far and wide in the night, and men saw her so distant from home that it was said she rode the wind; she was seen near the farm of Burning-Flosi, far to the east, and near the hall of Snorri the Priest, to the west.

plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use

From this reading ODD DOINGS AT CRAGNESS Now time wears toward harvest, and in the dales all is quiet and busy, so that men when they meet have little gossip, save only of the doings of Thurid the crone.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading For she travelled far and wide in the night, and men saw her so distant from home that it was said she rode the wind; she was seen near the farm of Burning-Flosi, far to the east, and near the hall of Snorri the Priest, to the west.

at the time that

From this reading ODD DOINGS AT CRAGNESS Now time wears toward harvest, and in the dales all is quiet and busy, so that men when they meet have little gossip, save only of the doings of Thurid the crone.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading For she travelled far and wide in the night, and men saw her so distant from home that it was said she rode the wind; she was seen near the farm of Burning-Flosi, far to the east, and near the hall of Snorri the Priest, to the west.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading For she travelled far and wide in the night, and men saw her so distant from home that it was said she rode the wind; she was seen near the farm of Burning-Flosi, far to the east, and near the hall of Snorri the Priest, to the west.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Moreover by Asdis's work nothing now lagged, and the field was plowed, sowed, and harrowed, so that never had such a crop stood on those poor acres, and that by the work of two women.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Moreover by Asdis's work nothing now lagged, and the field was plowed, sowed, and harrowed, so that never had such a crop stood on those poor acres, and that by the work of two women.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Old men spoke of her youth, when she was brisk and handy; it seemed as if her youth came again in these fits, foretelling her death.