AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN A VIKING LAIR Leaving in the field his arms, Let no man go A fool's length forward: For it is hard to know When, on his way, A man may need his weapon.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ha'vama'l The camp lay red in the sunset light, and the twilight hush had fallen upon it so that one could hear the sleepy bird-calls in the woods around, and the drowsy murmur of the river.
apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading From the booth set apart for her, Helga came out dressed for the feast.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading IN A VIKING LAIR Leaving in the field his arms, Let no man go A fool's length forward: For it is hard to know When, on his way, A man may need his weapon.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Ha'vama'l The camp lay red in the sunset light, and the twilight hush had fallen upon it so that one could hear the sleepy bird-calls in the woods around, and the drowsy murmur of the river.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had replaced her scarlet kirtle and hose by garments of azure-blue silk, and changed her silver helmet for a golden diadem such as high-born maidens wore on state occasions; but that was her only ornament, and her skirt was no longer than before.
azure-blue
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From this reading She had replaced her scarlet kirtle and hose by garments of azure-blue silk, and changed her silver helmet for a golden diadem such as high-born maidens wore on state occasions; but that was her only ornament, and her skirt was no longer than before.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Sigurd lay on his back under a tree, staring up into the rustling greenery.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had replaced her scarlet kirtle and hose by garments of azure-blue silk, and changed her silver helmet for a golden diadem such as high-born maidens wore on state occasions; but that was her only ornament, and her skirt was no longer than before.
bird-calls
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From this reading Ha'vama'l The camp lay red in the sunset light, and the twilight hush had fallen upon it so that one could hear the sleepy bird-calls in the woods around, and the drowsy murmur of the river.
boothnounUS /buːθ/
a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
From this reading From the booth set apart for her, Helga came out dressed for the feast.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had replaced her scarlet kirtle and hose by garments of azure-blue silk, and changed her silver helmet for a golden diadem such as high-born maidens wore on state occasions; but that was her only ornament, and her skirt was no longer than before.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had replaced her scarlet kirtle and hose by garments of azure-blue silk, and changed her silver helmet for a golden diadem such as high-born maidens wore on state occasions; but that was her only ornament, and her skirt was no longer than before.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From the booth set apart for her, Helga came out dressed for the feast.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Ha'vama'l The camp lay red in the sunset light, and the twilight hush had fallen upon it so that one could hear the sleepy bird-calls in the woods around, and the drowsy murmur of the river.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading She had replaced her scarlet kirtle and hose by garments of azure-blue silk, and changed her silver helmet for a golden diadem such as high-born maidens wore on state occasions; but that was her only ornament, and her skirt was no longer than before.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ha'vama'l The camp lay red in the sunset light, and the twilight hush had fallen upon it so that one could hear the sleepy bird-calls in the woods around, and the drowsy murmur of the river.
diademnounUS /ˈdaɪədem/
an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty
From this reading She had replaced her scarlet kirtle and hose by garments of azure-blue silk, and changed her silver helmet for a golden diadem such as high-born maidens wore on state occasions; but that was her only ornament, and her skirt was no longer than before.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading From the booth set apart for her, Helga came out dressed for the feast.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading Ha'vama'l The camp lay red in the sunset light, and the twilight hush had fallen upon it so that one could hear the sleepy bird-calls in the woods around, and the drowsy murmur of the river.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Ha'vama'l The camp lay red in the sunset light, and the twilight hush had fallen upon it so that one could hear the sleepy bird-calls in the woods around, and the drowsy murmur of the river.
feastnounUS /fiːst/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading From the booth set apart for her, Helga came out dressed for the feast.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading IN A VIKING LAIR Leaving in the field his arms, Let no man go A fool's length forward: For it is hard to know When, on his way, A man may need his weapon.
fool'snounUS /fuːlz/
possessive form of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading IN A VIKING LAIR Leaving in the field his arms, Let no man go A fool's length forward: For it is hard to know When, on his way, A man may need his weapon.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN A VIKING LAIR Leaving in the field his arms, Let no man go A fool's length forward: For it is hard to know When, on his way, A man may need his weapon.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading IN A VIKING LAIR Leaving in the field his arms, Let no man go A fool's length forward: For it is hard to know When, on his way, A man may need his weapon.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the booth set apart for her, Helga came out dressed for the feast.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading She had replaced her scarlet kirtle and hose by garments of azure-blue silk, and changed her silver helmet for a golden diadem such as high-born maidens wore on state occasions; but that was her only ornament, and her skirt was no longer than before.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading IN A VIKING LAIR Leaving in the field his arms, Let no man go A fool's length forward: For it is hard to know When, on his way, A man may need his weapon.
goldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading She had replaced her scarlet kirtle and hose by garments of azure-blue silk, and changed her silver helmet for a golden diadem such as high-born maidens wore on state occasions; but that was her only ornament, and her skirt was no longer than before.
greenerynounUS /ˈɡriːnəri/
green foliage
From this reading Sigurd lay on his back under a tree, staring up into the rustling greenery.
Ha'vama'l
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From this reading Ha'vama'l The camp lay red in the sunset light, and the twilight hush had fallen upon it so that one could hear the sleepy bird-calls in the woods around, and the drowsy murmur of the river.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ha'vama'l The camp lay red in the sunset light, and the twilight hush had fallen upon it so that one could hear the sleepy bird-calls in the woods around, and the drowsy murmur of the river.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading IN A VIKING LAIR Leaving in the field his arms, Let no man go A fool's length forward: For it is hard to know When, on his way, A man may need his weapon.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Ha'vama'l The camp lay red in the sunset light, and the twilight hush had fallen upon it so that one could hear the sleepy bird-calls in the woods around, and the drowsy murmur of the river.
Helga
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the booth set apart for her, Helga came out dressed for the feast.
helmetnounUS /ˈhelmət/
armor plate that protects the head
From this reading She had replaced her scarlet kirtle and hose by garments of azure-blue silk, and changed her silver helmet for a golden diadem such as high-born maidens wore on state occasions; but that was her only ornament, and her skirt was no longer than before.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From the booth set apart for her, Helga came out dressed for the feast.
high-born
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From this reading She had replaced her scarlet kirtle and hose by garments of azure-blue silk, and changed her silver helmet for a golden diadem such as high-born maidens wore on state occasions; but that was her only ornament, and her skirt was no longer than before.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN A VIKING LAIR Leaving in the field his arms, Let no man go A fool's length forward: For it is hard to know When, on his way, A man may need his weapon.
hosenounUS /hoʊz/
socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
From this reading She had replaced her scarlet kirtle and hose by garments of azure-blue silk, and changed her silver helmet for a golden diadem such as high-born maidens wore on state occasions; but that was her only ornament, and her skirt was no longer than before.
hushverbUS /hʌʃ/
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading Ha'vama'l The camp lay red in the sunset light, and the twilight hush had fallen upon it so that one could hear the sleepy bird-calls in the woods around, and the drowsy murmur of the river.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN A VIKING LAIR Leaving in the field his arms, Let no man go A fool's length forward: For it is hard to know When, on his way, A man may need his weapon.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Sigurd lay on his back under a tree, staring up into the rustling greenery.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN A VIKING LAIR Leaving in the field his arms, Let no man go A fool's length forward: For it is hard to know When, on his way, A man may need his weapon.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN A VIKING LAIR Leaving in the field his arms, Let no man go A fool's length forward: For it is hard to know When, on his way, A man may need his weapon.
kirtlenoun
a garment resembling a tunic that was worn by men in the Middle Ages
From this reading She had replaced her scarlet kirtle and hose by garments of azure-blue silk, and changed her silver helmet for a golden diadem such as high-born maidens wore on state occasions; but that was her only ornament, and her skirt was no longer than before.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading IN A VIKING LAIR Leaving in the field his arms, Let no man go A fool's length forward: For it is hard to know When, on his way, A man may need his weapon.
LAIRnounUS /ler/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading IN A VIKING LAIR Leaving in the field his arms, Let no man go A fool's length forward: For it is hard to know When, on his way, A man may need his weapon.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Ha'vama'l The camp lay red in the sunset light, and the twilight hush had fallen upon it so that one could hear the sleepy bird-calls in the woods around, and the drowsy murmur of the river.
LeavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading IN A VIKING LAIR Leaving in the field his arms, Let no man go A fool's length forward: For it is hard to know When, on his way, A man may need his weapon.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading IN A VIKING LAIR Leaving in the field his arms, Let no man go A fool's length forward: For it is hard to know When, on his way, A man may need his weapon.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading IN A VIKING LAIR Leaving in the field his arms, Let no man go A fool's length forward: For it is hard to know When, on his way, A man may need his weapon.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Ha'vama'l The camp lay red in the sunset light, and the twilight hush had fallen upon it so that one could hear the sleepy bird-calls in the woods around, and the drowsy murmur of the river.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading She had replaced her scarlet kirtle and hose by garments of azure-blue silk, and changed her silver helmet for a golden diadem such as high-born maidens wore on state occasions; but that was her only ornament, and her skirt was no longer than before.
maidensnounUS /ˈmeɪdənz/
plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading She had replaced her scarlet kirtle and hose by garments of azure-blue silk, and changed her silver helmet for a golden diadem such as high-born maidens wore on state occasions; but that was her only ornament, and her skirt was no longer than before.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading IN A VIKING LAIR Leaving in the field his arms, Let no man go A fool's length forward: For it is hard to know When, on his way, A man may need his weapon.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading IN A VIKING LAIR Leaving in the field his arms, Let no man go A fool's length forward: For it is hard to know When, on his way, A man may need his weapon.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Ha'vama'l The camp lay red in the sunset light, and the twilight hush had fallen upon it so that one could hear the sleepy bird-calls in the woods around, and the drowsy murmur of the river.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading IN A VIKING LAIR Leaving in the field his arms, Let no man go A fool's length forward: For it is hard to know When, on his way, A man may need his weapon.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading IN A VIKING LAIR Leaving in the field his arms, Let no man go A fool's length forward: For it is hard to know When, on his way, A man may need his weapon.
occasionsnounUS /əˈkeɪʒənz/
something you have to do
From this reading She had replaced her scarlet kirtle and hose by garments of azure-blue silk, and changed her silver helmet for a golden diadem such as high-born maidens wore on state occasions; but that was her only ornament, and her skirt was no longer than before.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ha'vama'l The camp lay red in the sunset light, and the twilight hush had fallen upon it so that one could hear the sleepy bird-calls in the woods around, and the drowsy murmur of the river.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN A VIKING LAIR Leaving in the field his arms, Let no man go A fool's length forward: For it is hard to know When, on his way, A man may need his weapon.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ha'vama'l The camp lay red in the sunset light, and the twilight hush had fallen upon it so that one could hear the sleepy bird-calls in the woods around, and the drowsy murmur of the river.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading She had replaced her scarlet kirtle and hose by garments of azure-blue silk, and changed her silver helmet for a golden diadem such as high-born maidens wore on state occasions; but that was her only ornament, and her skirt was no longer than before.
ornamentverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmənt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading She had replaced her scarlet kirtle and hose by garments of azure-blue silk, and changed her silver helmet for a golden diadem such as high-born maidens wore on state occasions; but that was her only ornament, and her skirt was no longer than before.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From the booth set apart for her, Helga came out dressed for the feast.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Ha'vama'l The camp lay red in the sunset light, and the twilight hush had fallen upon it so that one could hear the sleepy bird-calls in the woods around, and the drowsy murmur of the river.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading She had replaced her scarlet kirtle and hose by garments of azure-blue silk, and changed her silver helmet for a golden diadem such as high-born maidens wore on state occasions; but that was her only ornament, and her skirt was no longer than before.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Ha'vama'l The camp lay red in the sunset light, and the twilight hush had fallen upon it so that one could hear the sleepy bird-calls in the woods around, and the drowsy murmur of the river.
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading Sigurd lay on his back under a tree, staring up into the rustling greenery.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading She had replaced her scarlet kirtle and hose by garments of azure-blue silk, and changed her silver helmet for a golden diadem such as high-born maidens wore on state occasions; but that was her only ornament, and her skirt was no longer than before.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading From the booth set apart for her, Helga came out dressed for the feast.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had replaced her scarlet kirtle and hose by garments of azure-blue silk, and changed her silver helmet for a golden diadem such as high-born maidens wore on state occasions; but that was her only ornament, and her skirt was no longer than before.
SigurdnounUS /ˈsɪɡərd/
(Norse mythology) mythical Norse warrior hero who gains an accursed hoard of gold and was killed by Brynhild; Siegfried is the German counterpart
From this reading Sigurd lay on his back under a tree, staring up into the rustling greenery.
silknounUS /sɪlk/
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading She had replaced her scarlet kirtle and hose by garments of azure-blue silk, and changed her silver helmet for a golden diadem such as high-born maidens wore on state occasions; but that was her only ornament, and her skirt was no longer than before.
silvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading She had replaced her scarlet kirtle and hose by garments of azure-blue silk, and changed her silver helmet for a golden diadem such as high-born maidens wore on state occasions; but that was her only ornament, and her skirt was no longer than before.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading She had replaced her scarlet kirtle and hose by garments of azure-blue silk, and changed her silver helmet for a golden diadem such as high-born maidens wore on state occasions; but that was her only ornament, and her skirt was no longer than before.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading Ha'vama'l The camp lay red in the sunset light, and the twilight hush had fallen upon it so that one could hear the sleepy bird-calls in the woods around, and the drowsy murmur of the river.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ha'vama'l The camp lay red in the sunset light, and the twilight hush had fallen upon it so that one could hear the sleepy bird-calls in the woods around, and the drowsy murmur of the river.
staringadjectiveUS /ˈsterɪŋ/
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Sigurd lay on his back under a tree, staring up into the rustling greenery.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading She had replaced her scarlet kirtle and hose by garments of azure-blue silk, and changed her silver helmet for a golden diadem such as high-born maidens wore on state occasions; but that was her only ornament, and her skirt was no longer than before.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She had replaced her scarlet kirtle and hose by garments of azure-blue silk, and changed her silver helmet for a golden diadem such as high-born maidens wore on state occasions; but that was her only ornament, and her skirt was no longer than before.
sunsetnounUS /ˈsʌnset/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Ha'vama'l The camp lay red in the sunset light, and the twilight hush had fallen upon it so that one could hear the sleepy bird-calls in the woods around, and the drowsy murmur of the river.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She had replaced her scarlet kirtle and hose by garments of azure-blue silk, and changed her silver helmet for a golden diadem such as high-born maidens wore on state occasions; but that was her only ornament, and her skirt was no longer than before.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ha'vama'l The camp lay red in the sunset light, and the twilight hush had fallen upon it so that one could hear the sleepy bird-calls in the woods around, and the drowsy murmur of the river.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN A VIKING LAIR Leaving in the field his arms, Let no man go A fool's length forward: For it is hard to know When, on his way, A man may need his weapon.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN A VIKING LAIR Leaving in the field his arms, Let no man go A fool's length forward: For it is hard to know When, on his way, A man may need his weapon.
treenounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Sigurd lay on his back under a tree, staring up into the rustling greenery.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Ha'vama'l The camp lay red in the sunset light, and the twilight hush had fallen upon it so that one could hear the sleepy bird-calls in the woods around, and the drowsy murmur of the river.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Sigurd lay on his back under a tree, staring up into the rustling greenery.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sigurd lay on his back under a tree, staring up into the rustling greenery.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Ha'vama'l The camp lay red in the sunset light, and the twilight hush had fallen upon it so that one could hear the sleepy bird-calls in the woods around, and the drowsy murmur of the river.
VIKINGnounUS /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/
any of the Scandinavian people who raided the coasts of Europe from the 8th to the 11th centuries
From this reading IN A VIKING LAIR Leaving in the field his arms, Let no man go A fool's length forward: For it is hard to know When, on his way, A man may need his weapon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had replaced her scarlet kirtle and hose by garments of azure-blue silk, and changed her silver helmet for a golden diadem such as high-born maidens wore on state occasions; but that was her only ornament, and her skirt was no longer than before.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading IN A VIKING LAIR Leaving in the field his arms, Let no man go A fool's length forward: For it is hard to know When, on his way, A man may need his weapon.
weaponnounUS /ˈwepən/
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading IN A VIKING LAIR Leaving in the field his arms, Let no man go A fool's length forward: For it is hard to know When, on his way, A man may need his weapon.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading IN A VIKING LAIR Leaving in the field his arms, Let no man go A fool's length forward: For it is hard to know When, on his way, A man may need his weapon.
woodsnounUS /wʊdz/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Ha'vama'l The camp lay red in the sunset light, and the twilight hush had fallen upon it so that one could hear the sleepy bird-calls in the woods around, and the drowsy murmur of the river.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading She had replaced her scarlet kirtle and hose by garments of azure-blue silk, and changed her silver helmet for a golden diadem such as high-born maidens wore on state occasions; but that was her only ornament, and her skirt was no longer than before.
