Chapter VIII

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

From this reading BRÜNNHILDE’S PUNISHMENT It was a custom of the Walküres to meet every evening after their wild rides, at a rock called “The Walküres’ Stone,” and thence go on to Walhalla.

later than; following

From this reading BRÜNNHILDE’S PUNISHMENT It was a custom of the Walküres to meet every evening after their wild rides, at a rock called “The Walküres’ Stone,” and thence go on to Walhalla.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Upon the afternoon of the combat which had proved fatal to the Volsung, the Walküres arrived one after the other at the rock.

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

From this reading BRÜNNHILDE’S PUNISHMENT It was a custom of the Walküres to meet every evening after their wild rides, at a rock called “The Walküres’ Stone,” and thence go on to Walhalla.

at or in or to any place

From this reading But it was very late before Brünnhilde was anywhere to be seen.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The maidens sang merrily their Hoyotoho, waved their spears and climbed the rocks, and kept a sharp lookout for Grani’s appearance in the clouds.

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

From this reading Upon the afternoon of the combat which had proved fatal to the Volsung, the Walküres arrived one after the other at the rock.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BRÜNNHILDE’S PUNISHMENT It was a custom of the Walküres to meet every evening after their wild rides, at a rock called “The Walküres’ Stone,” and thence go on to Walhalla.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But it was very late before Brünnhilde was anywhere to be seen.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But it was very late before Brünnhilde was anywhere to be seen.

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From this reading Only one was missing—Wotan’s favorite, Brünnhilde.

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From this reading BRÜNNHILDE’S PUNISHMENT It was a custom of the Walküres to meet every evening after their wild rides, at a rock called “The Walküres’ Stone,” and thence go on to Walhalla.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it was very late before Brünnhilde was anywhere to be seen.

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

From this reading BRÜNNHILDE’S PUNISHMENT It was a custom of the Walküres to meet every evening after their wild rides, at a rock called “The Walküres’ Stone,” and thence go on to Walhalla.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading The maidens sang merrily their Hoyotoho, waved their spears and climbed the rocks, and kept a sharp lookout for Grani’s appearance in the clouds.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading The maidens sang merrily their Hoyotoho, waved their spears and climbed the rocks, and kept a sharp lookout for Grani’s appearance in the clouds.

an engagement fought between two military forces

From this reading Upon the afternoon of the combat which had proved fatal to the Volsung, the Walküres arrived one after the other at the rock.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading BRÜNNHILDE’S PUNISHMENT It was a custom of the Walküres to meet every evening after their wild rides, at a rock called “The Walküres’ Stone,” and thence go on to Walhalla.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading BRÜNNHILDE’S PUNISHMENT It was a custom of the Walküres to meet every evening after their wild rides, at a rock called “The Walküres’ Stone,” and thence go on to Walhalla.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading BRÜNNHILDE’S PUNISHMENT It was a custom of the Walküres to meet every evening after their wild rides, at a rock called “The Walküres’ Stone,” and thence go on to Walhalla.

bringing death

From this reading Upon the afternoon of the combat which had proved fatal to the Volsung, the Walküres arrived one after the other at the rock.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading Only one was missing—Wotan’s favorite, Brünnhilde.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The maidens sang merrily their Hoyotoho, waved their spears and climbed the rocks, and kept a sharp lookout for Grani’s appearance in the clouds.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading BRÜNNHILDE’S PUNISHMENT It was a custom of the Walküres to meet every evening after their wild rides, at a rock called “The Walküres’ Stone,” and thence go on to Walhalla.

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From this reading The maidens sang merrily their Hoyotoho, waved their spears and climbed the rocks, and kept a sharp lookout for Grani’s appearance in the clouds.

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

From this reading Upon the afternoon of the combat which had proved fatal to the Volsung, the Walküres arrived one after the other at the rock.

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From this reading The maidens sang merrily their Hoyotoho, waved their spears and climbed the rocks, and kept a sharp lookout for Grani’s appearance in the clouds.

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

From this reading The maidens sang merrily their Hoyotoho, waved their spears and climbed the rocks, and kept a sharp lookout for Grani’s appearance in the clouds.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BRÜNNHILDE’S PUNISHMENT It was a custom of the Walküres to meet every evening after their wild rides, at a rock called “The Walküres’ Stone,” and thence go on to Walhalla.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The maidens sang merrily their Hoyotoho, waved their spears and climbed the rocks, and kept a sharp lookout for Grani’s appearance in the clouds.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading But it was very late before Brünnhilde was anywhere to be seen.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading The maidens sang merrily their Hoyotoho, waved their spears and climbed the rocks, and kept a sharp lookout for Grani’s appearance in the clouds.

plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading The maidens sang merrily their Hoyotoho, waved their spears and climbed the rocks, and kept a sharp lookout for Grani’s appearance in the clouds.

come together

From this reading BRÜNNHILDE’S PUNISHMENT It was a custom of the Walküres to meet every evening after their wild rides, at a rock called “The Walküres’ Stone,” and thence go on to Walhalla.

in a joyous manner

From this reading The maidens sang merrily their Hoyotoho, waved their spears and climbed the rocks, and kept a sharp lookout for Grani’s appearance in the clouds.

not able to be found

From this reading Only one was missing—Wotan’s favorite, Brünnhilde.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BRÜNNHILDE’S PUNISHMENT It was a custom of the Walküres to meet every evening after their wild rides, at a rock called “The Walküres’ Stone,” and thence go on to Walhalla.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading BRÜNNHILDE’S PUNISHMENT It was a custom of the Walküres to meet every evening after their wild rides, at a rock called “The Walküres’ Stone,” and thence go on to Walhalla.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Upon the afternoon of the combat which had proved fatal to the Volsung, the Walküres arrived one after the other at the rock.

and nothing more

From this reading Only one was missing—Wotan’s favorite, Brünnhilde.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Upon the afternoon of the combat which had proved fatal to the Volsung, the Walküres arrived one after the other at the rock.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Upon the afternoon of the combat which had proved fatal to the Volsung, the Walküres arrived one after the other at the rock.

the act of punishing

From this reading BRÜNNHILDE’S PUNISHMENT It was a custom of the Walküres to meet every evening after their wild rides, at a rock called “The Walküres’ Stone,” and thence go on to Walhalla.

plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)

From this reading BRÜNNHILDE’S PUNISHMENT It was a custom of the Walküres to meet every evening after their wild rides, at a rock called “The Walküres’ Stone,” and thence go on to Walhalla.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading BRÜNNHILDE’S PUNISHMENT It was a custom of the Walküres to meet every evening after their wild rides, at a rock called “The Walküres’ Stone,” and thence go on to Walhalla.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The maidens sang merrily their Hoyotoho, waved their spears and climbed the rocks, and kept a sharp lookout for Grani’s appearance in the clouds.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading The maidens sang merrily their Hoyotoho, waved their spears and climbed the rocks, and kept a sharp lookout for Grani’s appearance in the clouds.

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

From this reading But it was very late before Brünnhilde was anywhere to be seen.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading The maidens sang merrily their Hoyotoho, waved their spears and climbed the rocks, and kept a sharp lookout for Grani’s appearance in the clouds.

plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading The maidens sang merrily their Hoyotoho, waved their spears and climbed the rocks, and kept a sharp lookout for Grani’s appearance in the clouds.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading BRÜNNHILDE’S PUNISHMENT It was a custom of the Walküres to meet every evening after their wild rides, at a rock called “The Walküres’ Stone,” and thence go on to Walhalla.

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

From this reading BRÜNNHILDE’S PUNISHMENT It was a custom of the Walküres to meet every evening after their wild rides, at a rock called “The Walküres’ Stone,” and thence go on to Walhalla.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading BRÜNNHILDE’S PUNISHMENT It was a custom of the Walküres to meet every evening after their wild rides, at a rock called “The Walküres’ Stone,” and thence go on to Walhalla.

from that place or that time

From this reading BRÜNNHILDE’S PUNISHMENT It was a custom of the Walküres to meet every evening after their wild rides, at a rock called “The Walküres’ Stone,” and thence go on to Walhalla.

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

From this reading BRÜNNHILDE’S PUNISHMENT It was a custom of the Walküres to meet every evening after their wild rides, at a rock called “The Walküres’ Stone,” and thence go on to Walhalla.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon the afternoon of the combat which had proved fatal to the Volsung, the Walküres arrived one after the other at the rock.

precisely as stated

From this reading But it was very late before Brünnhilde was anywhere to be seen.

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From this reading Upon the afternoon of the combat which had proved fatal to the Volsung, the Walküres arrived one after the other at the rock.

(Norse mythology) the hall in which the souls of heros slain in battle were received by Odin

From this reading BRÜNNHILDE’S PUNISHMENT It was a custom of the Walküres to meet every evening after their wild rides, at a rock called “The Walküres’ Stone,” and thence go on to Walhalla.

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

From this reading BRÜNNHILDE’S PUNISHMENT It was a custom of the Walküres to meet every evening after their wild rides, at a rock called “The Walküres’ Stone,” and thence go on to Walhalla.

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

From this reading BRÜNNHILDE’S PUNISHMENT It was a custom of the Walküres to meet every evening after their wild rides, at a rock called “The Walküres’ Stone,” and thence go on to Walhalla.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading The maidens sang merrily their Hoyotoho, waved their spears and climbed the rocks, and kept a sharp lookout for Grani’s appearance in the clouds.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Upon the afternoon of the combat which had proved fatal to the Volsung, the Walküres arrived one after the other at the rock.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading BRÜNNHILDE’S PUNISHMENT It was a custom of the Walküres to meet every evening after their wild rides, at a rock called “The Walküres’ Stone,” and thence go on to Walhalla.

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

From this reading Only one was missing—Wotan’s favorite, Brünnhilde.